Things Stay The Same

A little more than a year ago I spent a few months back in my hometown. Going back home made me realise how heartwarming it was seeing how a place could change so much but somehow still remain the sam - that even if there are new faces and places, the feeling of being there remained the same as how it was growing up.

I took this photo during golden hour while waiting for the sun to set. It is actually very common for children to play on the sides of the port and it was amusing to see the heart at play, oblivious of what surrounds her.

Trisikad or a pedicab has been around for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, this was our main transportation and until now, even with more cars in the island, trisikads still carry with them the same old great experience.

Even with easier access to travel to the city and online shopping, it's amazing how a lot of people on the island still go back to the street vendors to shop. You'll just know where some kids would spend their Christmas cash on this year.

More than anything else, I think what makes the island special is how fishing has provided for families throughout centuries. It surely is more difficult nowadays due to unethical fishing activities that really need to be stopped, but I do hope this remains and the government gives our fishermen more support.

The Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, a timeless beauty so rich in history and has aged like fine wine since it was built.

I'm glad that I was able to take some photographs and capture Bantayan's timeless charms.

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