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Feature: A blessing called COVID-19

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - February 28, 2021 - 12:00am

As a photojournalist, I was thrust to the forefront of this pandemic right from the very beginning. I’m on field every day -- well, almost. I’m out on the streets, in crowded places, at the scenes of...

Light of Truth, Goodness and Hope

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - December 12, 2020 - 12:00am

Through time, light has been a symbol of truth, goodness and hope.

Cobras, Baby Jaguars gun for title clinchers

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - August 4, 2019 - 12:00am

The Southwestern University (SWU)-Phinma Cobras and the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Baby Jaguars both go for the jugular but they must brace for a daring fightback from their rivals in Game 2 of the...

Carcar students hospitalized after hyperventilating

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - July 9, 2019 - 12:00am

At least14 students of Can-asujan National High School in Carcar City, Cebu were rushed to the hospital yesterday after they experienced difficulty breathing in the middle of class.

Ramirez killed in detention

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - June 20, 2019 - 12:00am

Former Medellin mayor and incumbent councilor Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez was killed near midnight Tuesday at the Bogo-Medellin Medical Center where he was under hospital arrest for unlicensed firearms and...

“Mabinay 6” lawyer shot dead in Negros

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - November 8, 2018 - 12:00am

The lawyer of the high-profile "Mabinay 6" was killed in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Tuesday evening.

Seawall project divides residents of Poro town

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - November 21, 2017 - 4:00pm

The stimulating feeling of wading through shallow waters while collecting oysters, sea cucumbers, and fish within the seashores of Poro town in Camotes Island to make a good “kinilaw” is something that...

The Great Poseidon Adventure

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - May 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has always been an all time favorite read of mine.

The colors of harvest

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - November 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Harvest to me is the reaping of one’s hard work.

Medellin Discoveries

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - October 23, 2011 - 12:00am

I felt good about myself after having explored two caves in Barangay Kawit in the town of Medellin. Coming out whole from those dark underworlds was quite a feat. I thought my adventures with caves in...

Medellin's dark realms

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - October 9, 2011 - 12:00am

As our coaster passed through tall walls of sugarcanes in the town of Medellin, my mind began to drift.

North-faced

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - March 13, 2011 - 12:00am

“Faith can move mountains.” This was how Governor Gwendolyn Garcia described the recent success of the latest Suroy Suroy installment of the provincial government.

Lapu-lapu city's island

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - October 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Mactan Island is undoubtedly one of the country’s leading tourist destinations not only because of its beauty but for its rich history, as well.

Make Everyday A Vacation at Alegria Palms

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - August 6, 2010 - 12:00am

Imagine living in beautiful modern-Italian inspired houses that are located just a few walks away from the beach.

Summer Shalala

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - April 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Maundy Thursday, I was staring at my room's ceiling. Tired of doing dvd marathons, I was getting irked with Facebooking. Most status was bragging about their holy week vacation spots and the rest were at their respective...

China Chronicles

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - November 15, 2009 - 12:00am

There was a time in my life when I vowed not to step on a foreign land until I’ve already seen the whole of the Philippines. But I got a message from the office of the Provincial government offering me the...

Photoshoot for a cause

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - October 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Last October 3, shutterbugs - amateur, enthusiasts and professional alike, gathered at the Family Park in Talamban.

Dear Dapitan

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - August 9, 2009 - 12:00am

I still couldn’t believe how I ended all buckled up inside that Dipolog-bound PAL Express flight. It was my first time to do a solo coverage for the paper.

Starry, Starry Night

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - April 19, 2009 - 12:00am

It was half past nine in the evening. I was stuck in Ayala Center at yet another food and restaurant photo coverage for our Lifestyle section.

The Other Side of Paradise

by Aldo Nelbert Banaynal - March 15, 2009 - 12:00am

CEBU, Philippines – According to historians and tales of old, the tiny island of Pandanon was abundant with plants known as pandan.

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