Ronald de Jong

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Midland Mall Mania

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

Fri 3rd May 2013

South Cotabato and Sarangani are often named as great places for any shopping extravaganza; these adjacent provinces on the island of Mindanao are truly a shopaholic's paradise with vast and sprawling one-stop shopping centres with department stores, a wide range of shops, fast food chains and a large selection of recreational facilities. The city of General Santos in Sarangani offers some of the largest and most crowd pleasing shopping centres, even though these malls are not as huge and luxury as the malls in the metropolitan areas, they have plenty in store for its visitors.

Midland Mall Mania_ KCC Koronadal City

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Sabong, “The Sport of Kings”

Text and images by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

Fri 1st March 2013

It’s late Sunday morning, the church mass has ended, and small groups of men still flock to the New Alkor Gallera in Koronadal City. The first fight is just about to start; a cacophony of human voices and different sounds is coming from inside the building. A tobacco chewing local holds a microphone in his hand, he is uttering unintelligible words and the impenetrable crowd is shouting, cheering, waving and applauding. The participants and spectators are excited about the upcoming fight, gambling...

Sabong- “The Sport of Kings” - Rooster

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Creative Conveyance

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

Fri 4th January 2013

People and goods will always need to get from one location to another, so transportation touches everybody in the Philippines. In all aspects of their daily lives, for the general public wheels are the major form of conveyance, the possibility of driving to any destination provides the community with access to friends, family, goods, services, recreation, work and for a legion of venturous and hardworking Filipinos a great opportunity to earn a few pesos. Being on the road also...

Ukay-Ukay

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The Barrio's Bread and Butter

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

Fri 2nd November 2012

A barrio can best be described as a small rural village; the word is in fact a Spanish phrase meaning district or neighbourhood. These closed communities are scattered throughout the province of South Cotabato, on lush mountain slopes and between multi-coloured rice paddies, most of them nestled at the end...

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FLYING WITH A FILIPINO TOUCH

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

August 30, 2012

The Philippines is an exotic archipelago with more than 7000 fascinating, palm fringed islands and one of the best visited tourist destinations in Asia. For the many domestic and foreign tourists flying is the most efficient and quickest way to get around. It is no surprise that there...

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MINDANAO, SAFE & SOUND
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 29th June 2012

When you travel to and in Mindanao, the odds are you will have an incident-free and safe trip; unfortunately, there is always a small risk that you can... More

Mindanao Street Sceneries
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 4th May 2012

Street photography is not limited to buzzing metropolitan areas, the culture and life in the streets of any city or village in Mindanao can be perfect to capture the fascinating,... More

An Out-of-the-Ordinary Adventure Holiday in GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 2nd March 2012

The Philippines is a fascinating country that has a great variety of unique travel destinations with countless beautiful places and lots of exciting things to do, but if you're looking... More

The Running4BareFeet Project
Text by Ronald de Jong

Thu 2nd February 2012

Many tourists are familiar with Mindanao's exotic and beautiful beaches. Few, however, are aware of the plight of many of the island's children. All over Mindanao, children are hungry, homeless,... More

Green & Graphic Getaways
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 13th January 2012

Mindanao is truly a travel photographer’s paradise with dozens of untapped eco tourist sites and unexploited destinations, where Mother Nature is at its best and is choosing to paint its... More

grace punongbayan

Wed 26th May 2010

The Netherlands

i find the articles written by ronald de jong about the cultural heritage of the Philippines especially those of the various ethnic tribes in our country very informative and educational.

Independence Day Picnic

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

The Philippine Independence Day Picnic of the Filipino Community in The Netherlands 1988 - 2008

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

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May 31, 2009

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Record Breaking Attendance at the Philippine Independence Day Picnic

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Spaarnwoude Recreation Park, Haarlem

June 7, 2008

Featured Articles

Art Creations

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This still life was painted in 2003 when painting was for me more enthusiasm than expertise. This work was quite acceptable to me then if not perfect in terms of forms and composition. The shells, the main objects of interest...

Still Life with Shells and Fruits

Vicente Collado Jr.

Tue 8th May 2012

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

`CON AMOR’ FOUNDATION B0ARD MEMBERS VISIT PROJECTS IN PHILIPPINES

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

By: Orquidia. Valenzuela, as reported by Myrla Danao

Tue 11th January 2011

Announcements

LEDESMA CLAN TO HOLD FIRST EVER GRAND FAMILY REUNIONCalling all LEDESMAs!

Come join and meet relatives at our first-ever grand family reunion to be held next year in...

Thu 27th September 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT:

An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

"THE MISTRESS"
Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
for more detail, see poster...

'THE MISTRESS' Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada

ANNOUNCEMENT:

An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

"THE MISTRESS"
Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
for more detail, see poster...

Tue 11th September 2012

Gallery

It was a very hot sun beating down on Paris Sunday July 5 when we held the annual Kalayaan festivities...

Araw ng Kalayaan

It was a very hot sun beating down on Paris Sunday July 5 when we held the annual Kalayaan festivities...

Choy Arnaldo

July 5, 2009

The Mediterranean has always been a source of wonder to us. Last May, we could not resist joining a cruise...

A Mediterranean cruise: Savona / Corsica / Tunis / Malta and Naples

The Mediterranean has always been a source of wonder to us. Last May, we could not resist joining a cruise...

Orquidia Valenzuela

July 4, 2009

Columns

MN in YouTube

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Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
Video recorded by Munting Nayon News Magazine...

Loboc Children’s Choir Concert

Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
Video recorded by Munting Nayon News Magazine...

Sat 22nd October 2011

MNTravelogueClick to go to the homepage of MNTravelogue.

It was Yuletide season, a good time for another family reunion in the Philippines. We celebrated Christmas Eve at my brother Danny and his wife Cindy’s house. Cindy’s sisters Annie and Bettina hosted Christmas lunch. Our holiday meals were both...

Christmas Holiday in Coron, Palawan – December 2012

By Wilfredo Valenzuela

Mon 11th March 2013

Ronald de Jong

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When you travel to and in Mindanao, the odds are you will have an incident-free and safe trip; unfortunately, there is always a small risk that you can become a victim of crime or will experience unexpected difficulties....

MINDANAO, SAFE & SOUND

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 29th June 2012

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Many have heard about a place called Zanzibar. Unbeknownst to many, it is an archipelago enclave in Tanzania known not only for its beauty but also for its rich history. During this trip to Tanzania, I saw to it that...

Escape to Zanzibar

By Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno III

Wed 5th December 2012

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In a village called Aigues Mortes, in southwestern France, my husband and I decide to live on land that has belonged to his family for seven generations. It is part of a nature reserve, and laws prevent us from building...

Meet Apol Lejano-Massebieu

Rochita Loenen-Ruiz

March, 2008

Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands
January 15, 2009

Ronald De Jong

About the author:

Ronald de Jong is a freelance travelphotographer based in the Netherlands. He just loves photography and has a passion for Mindanao. He likes to create images that makes a connection with the Philippines and it’s wonderful people. He wants to reflect the character of the Philippines, it's people and it's rich cultural heritage in his images and hopes they will capture momentum and uncover the way he sees the fascinating island of Mindanao.

PHL CONSULATE GENERAL PARTICIPATES IN CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO CULTURE, TRADITION IN HONOLULU

Department of Foreign Affairs

Fri 24th May 2013

22 May 2013 - The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu actively supported and participated in three major events of the 21st Filipino Fiesta held from May 05 to 11 in Honolulu, Hawaii....

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BELLA FLORES, 84: SCREEN VILLAIN LIKE NO OTHER

by Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Fri 24th May 2013

            “In real life, she is the opposite of her screen villain role. She has a soft spot for everyone, the typical ‘pusong mamon’ so to speak.”

            Thus spoke veteran actress Boots Anson  Roa when she heard of the passing away of Bella Flores early Sunday morning.

            “She was a good friend of my mother way back during...

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Filipino Global Runner Cesar Guarin visits Riyadh

By Marlon B. Vicente

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 20, 2013

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A man of passion and determination – this is what best describes Cesar Guarin, 56 years old known as the Filipino Global Runner and Father of the Ultramarathon, who recently visited Riyadh as part of...

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FILIPINO ADVISERS IN AUSTRALIA SEEK JUSTICE FOR FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN MURDERED IN THE PHILIPPINES

By Bobby Lastica

NSW-Australia

Wed 22nd May 2013

Members of Australia’s Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) urge Australian government’s assistance in seeking justice for murdered Adelaide-based Australian national Ceferino Lapuz Jr., who was gunned down on May 5 in the Philippines.

Norma Hennessy, Adelaide-based member of...

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SARUNG BANGGI: FROM MUSIC TO FILM

By Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Wed 22nd May 2013

Bicol composer Potenciano Gregorio-- who penned the famous Bicol love song, “Sarung Banggi”-- turned 133 years old last May 18 with an Albay festival carrying the name of his composition.

But his famous love song has two birth dates: one...

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APSL patron to reaffirm Pinoy effect in Oz

By Evelyn A. Opilas,

NSW-Australia

May 20, 2013

Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) patron Federal
Member for Chifley Ed Husic, MP is set to reiterate the valuable contributions of Filipinos in Australia when he delivers his inspirational talk at this year’s Philippine Independence Day flag raising rites 8...

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