28/07/2013  ‘Monggo, Tilapia and Chicharrón’ – Filipino Humour  I had assigned today as a recovery day before I had even fallen asleep the night before.  I awoke to brunch served by Ate Sabrina of ‘Monggo’, a savoury dish consisting of mung beans with various meats (usually pork or fried fish).  This is by far one…

25/07/2013  Hangover – ‘Filipino Time’ – Punta Fuego – Filipino Party After a late night, I woke up at mid-day with a heavy hangover.  Ralph had already departed to continue with some fieldwork for his research project.  When I finally found the strength to clamber out of the bedroom, Ate Sabrina was immediately preparing my…

21/07/2013  Eastwood City – Caucasian – Family Traditions As I explored Eastwood in the morning, I can only describe it as a city within a city.  Eastwood City is a 42 acre commercial and residential development located in the Libis area of Quezon City, a larger district of the wider Philippine Capital known as Metro…