I admit, I’m not good in telling stories. But I guess my “passion” for the city I was born in and where I grew up most of my life, added with my interest in geography and history, has eventually compelled to at least make an attempt in telling the stories of the city. To be honest, this little “project” of mine has been in the back of my mind for a long while. I guess being exposed to books like Streets of Manila, joining one of Carlos Celdran’s Walking Tours, as well as my penchant for roaming to any where (especially if that crazy desire for roaming would suddenly hit…
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My Philamlife Building Story (an 11th anniversary special)
On its 11th anniversary, the Urban Roamer shares a personal story of how the Philamlife Building has shaped him over the years.
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Remembering Carlos Celdran
The Urban Roamer pays tribute to a man who has changed the way we look at Manila, the "Pied Piper of Manila" Carlos Celdran.
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Remembering Luning Bonifacio Ira
The Urban Roamer is taking a break at the moment to write a personal piece that I admit have some trouble composing. To be honest, I’m not that good in writing eloquent prose as what I am about to do. But as a tribute to a person who has made such a profound impact in my life, it was the best way I know to pay back. So allow me to pay tribute right now to a woman who I’m not sure not many of you know. Even within the realm of Filipino writers, who themselves are not that well-known to the general public, she was often an overlooked figure.…
