EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Boracay in 1979. Notice the Aetas freely roaming the beach of their island. They were driven away by greedy businessmen and neglected by local authorities. Notice also that the beach is still pristine and not crowded.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Boracay in 1979. Notice the Aetas freely roaming the beach of their island. They were driven away by greedy businessmen and neglected by local authorities. Notice also that the beach is still pristine and not crowded.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: House where Apolinario Mabini died because of cholera. It is now located in PUP - Santa Mesa Campus.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: House where Apolinario Mabini died because of cholera. It is now located in PUP - Santa Mesa Campus.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Swimming under the sun in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Swimming under the sun in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Island of Masbate as seen from our boat.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: Island of Masbate as seen from our boat.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: A small village braving the winds and waves at the southernmost tip of Ticao Island, Masbate.

EXPLORER’S NOTEBOOK: A small village braving the winds and waves at the southernmost tip of Ticao Island, Masbate.