On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, one of the country’s foremost heroes, the founder of the Kataastaasang, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan, the secret organization that lit the fire that was the Philippine Revolution in 1896, the Urban Roamer visits a heritage house that has a connection to this renowned figure. For many people, Quiapo is the epitome of Manila’s urban madness: the “chaos” of people and vehicles on its streets and the commerce that goes by that place each day. That particular madness has brought both good and ill to this bustling district that has long had a rich,…
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The Urban Roamer at the Blogapalooza 2013
The Urban Roamer had the opportunity the check out one of the biggest events of the year specially targeting bloggers like myself, the Blogapalooza 2013, my first time to be attending such an event. And I never realized how interesting and fun such an event was, especially with the freebies and other perks attending bloggers get to receive like gift certificates, food, and other prizes courtesy of the featured businesses at the event. After all, the event itself aims to bring bloggers and these businesses together in this new age of interactivity, social media, digital marketing, and everything else in between.
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Metro Manila for #YolandaPH
It has been a week since Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) struck down a significant portion of Central Philippines from Samar to Palawan, leaving an unprecedented trail of devastation that affecting many in those areas. Metro Manila has been lucky to have been spared from this devastation. Despite this, many of us, especially those who remembered when Ondoy struck the metropolis, know how it feels to experience catastrophe. And at this time when the people who are supposed to do their jobs are finding themselves helpless, if not clueless, the Filipino spirit of bayanihan, of unity and perseverance still manages to overcome such challenges. As we speak, there has been…
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The Urban Roamer at Blogapalooza 2013
One of the biggest events in the Philippine online community has finally come! And for the first time, the Urban Roamer will be there!!! I’m talking about Blogapalooza 2013 that is happening this Saturday, November 16 at the Function Room of SMX Aura in Taguig from 11 AM-9 PM. But what is this Blogapalooza all about, you may ask? It is a one-of-a-kind event that links up the online community, especially bloggers like yours truly, with businesses and others who have something to offer or share whether it is a product or a service, whatever it may be. It is also an opportunity to link up with fellow bloggers and…