Author: jekert

#Throwback: Bantayan, Cebu 2010

I am in the process of cleaning out my photos from Flickr and transferring them to Google Photos in order to save money. Because of this, I’ve rediscovered some old memories from a time when I enjoyed taking photos on my DSLR. And, it’s such a waste for these photos to sit on my private […]

Why Cebuanos Hate to Speak Tagalog

This post is inspired by the latest Banana Q Podcast episode entitled Why Do (Most) Cebuanos Hate to Speak in Tagalog. As a true blue Cebuano who happened to end up in Manila right after university for work, I can totally relate to this topic, 100%. And because I have so much inputs, I decided […]

I finally got vaccinated for COVID-19!

Getting vaccinated in the Philippines is quite challenging, especially if you’re not part of the prioritized groups. For the past few months, the government has been prioritizing senior citizens (those over the age of 60) and essential workers. As an individual belonging to the “Other Workforce” category, despite signing up for the vaccine early on […]

Plantito/Plantita Heaven – Mt. Talongon Flower Garden

Last May, I took my mom and sister to a flower garden in Mantalongon, Dalaguete called Mt. Talongon Flower Garden. It was a spontaneous trip really, we decided to go for a road trip to Mantalongon, and then we just happened to pass by the signage that pointed us to this plantito/plantita heaven. Before that, […]

JMovie: Battery (2007)

So, I will be reviving my recommendations section with things I’ve recently watched and enjoyed, starting with this Japanese movie that’s based on a novel series, that also has a drama series and an anime series (available on Amazon Prime Video). It must be that good, right? The movie is called Battery and it was […]

Keto Chocolate Bread

I’ve started going back to a Keto diet again because of the quarantine weight I’ve gained the past year. So far, I’ve lost a little over 3kg for the past 2 weeks! I gained around 10kg and I knew I had to start doing something about it. Because I’ve indulged in too much carbs, craving […]

A guide to Filipino markets for Travelers!

You might be seeing a pattern here – I’m actually creating blog posts for vlogs I’ve already posted on YouTube! But this is for a reason! I also want to promote Filipino culture on this site, given I am Filipino first before a Japanophile so expect some posts like this in the future as well! […]

Good times at Maayo San Remigio

Last January, I took the family to our first real vacation since the pandemic started. Some of my friends also decided to take their families with them on vacation that same weekend, so it was a bit of a reunion after being locked down for almost a year. From our hometown in Dalaguete, which is […]

Finally home for Christmas!

I just wanted to quickly update that I was able to go home to Cebu (yay!). I needed a change of environment because I really was getting super depressed in Manila. I missed my family, and I thought we should be with family during these tough times. So, as you may have read from my […]

How to apply for COVID Shield Travel Authority

Hey guys. So, I’m flying back home to Cebu soon and in order to do this, under the current situation, I have to get a Travel Authority from the PNP office. This document is required in order for someone to travel domestically in the Philippines – at least when you cross borders between provinces, in […]