tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63954275585127763762024-03-14T03:00:40.765+08:00Setting FootprintsCopyright 2010-2023 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDEdgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-43334773827681829152023-01-18T05:51:00.007+08:002023-01-18T06:37:05.234+08:00Kamatis IlokoBanna, Ilocos Norte. March 23, 2017.KAMATIS ILOKOFound these flower-like tomatoes in the public market of Banna, Ilocos Norte. March 23, 2017.Notice the one behind looks like a red rose. You are looking at the bottom side of that tomato.I am fascinated by their bright colors and they taste good in tinola and kinilaw. Ano tawag nyo dito?In Visayas, they have a similarly shaped tomato Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-88960355224883559642023-01-01T04:51:00.069+08:002023-01-20T00:23:24.107+08:00Ficus pseudopalma - Why is it called Lubi-lubi and Niyog-niyoganBongalon, Daraga, Albay 07.23.2015LUBI-LUBI / NIYOG-NIYOGAN(Ficus pseudopalma) Lubi-lubi in BicolanoNiyog-niyogan in Tagalog ETYMOLOGY: The real and true reason why Ficus pseudopalma is called lubi-lubi or niyog-niyogan is its fruits that look like miniature coconut fruits, especially when they are mature and drying. It is also the reason why lubi-lubi is botanically called Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-43267471340518773522022-12-30T17:47:00.013+08:002023-01-07T02:15:39.785+08:00Lumpiang Shanghai is not a Pilipino invention Lumpiang Shanghai in the Philippines.LUMPIANG SHANGHAI is not a Pilipino invention.SHANGHAI STYLE SPRING ROLL indeed exists in Shanghai for a long time. We call it here in the Philippines "lumpiang Shanghai" and some wrote it hastily as a Philippine invention just because they could not find this delectable crisp fried spring roll in Shanghai during one or two or few restaurant visits Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-39218082298767089642022-12-13T12:08:00.015+08:002023-01-07T02:16:46.686+08:00Bulaklak ng sasa (nipa palm flower)BULAKLAK NG NIPANipa palm flower (Nypa fruticans)On one of my tours in Malolos, Bulacan, I was very lucky to find this blooming inflorescence of nipa palm. Beautiful.Captured here is the male phase of nipa antheses or the blooming of inflorescence. The bright yellow part of the flower is the stamen or the male pollinator. The female phase is beneath the orange sheaths where the ovule Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-36490705907781057052022-11-18T01:59:00.030+08:002023-01-07T02:19:17.059+08:00DON'T GET LOST in the Philippines! Be aware of these places Philippine maps. Photo by Edgie Polistico (c) 2022 - ALL RIGHTS RESREVEDConfusing Names of Places in the Philippinesby Vince FerreriaYOU ARE WARNED: DON'T GET LOST! Be aware. In the Philippines, there are too many confusing geographical names that are bound to bewilder reporters, travelers, and most often the courier services when they are not careful.Firstly, there are far Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-23204559063392826792022-05-28T13:24:00.020+08:002022-05-29T02:52:17.859+08:00Philippine National Flag Day 2022Today, I stand proud for PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG DAY.I got this rare opportunity to stand close and touch the original Fernando Amorsolo's painting depicting the making of the Philippine flag in HongKong (so it is made in Hong Kong, or can I say 'Made in China' like most of our wares and food supplies). This framed original painting of Confeccion de la Standarte Nacional (Making of the Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-31298956537417152482021-01-16T13:46:00.007+08:002021-02-15T16:15:24.536+08:00What is your phobia? Here's a near complete list of phobia words Here is a near complete list of phobia words you can ever find in our time. If not complete, this could be the most exhaustive compilation of phobias ever known. I collected them while doing my lexicographic work that runs for about three decades now. Some of them cannot be found yet in standard dictionaries, both printed and online. As soon as they will see this list, I expect them to checkEdgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-12236988080346125362020-07-27T01:00:00.005+08:002020-07-27T11:06:45.123+08:00Free to kill
Something caught my attention this eve of SONA 2020. A friend of mine whined about having no wi-fi connection, while I whine about why most BPI ATM's in Taguig went offline.
Nakaka-stress talaga.
So as to kill time and ease temper, my friend had a car wash and went back home and created this simple dish that made me to wonder why on earth we have no local name for Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-53058774721229414712019-04-01T01:19:00.001+08:002023-01-07T02:20:20.865+08:00The Beauty and the Beast of Mindanao drought
What seems to be a scenic landscape of rustic Alamada terrains (which I can’t avoid comparing to Batanes scenery) is a heart-breaking ordeal for the local corn farmers.
Too young to die. Corn farmers are left helpless watching their crops dying fast. These corns are browned to death by the dry spell. Most are still in their juvenile stage and were just beginning or about to flowerEdgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-21847508271212908052018-07-22T12:48:00.011+08:002023-01-07T02:21:34.229+08:00The History of Habal-habal in the Philippines
You
know you are in Tagum City when sentinels of towering full-grown royal
palm trees are standing on both sides of the highway and those
crisscrossing habal-habals are cutting your way.
You must watch
your speed limit to avoid hitting those habal-habal rides along the highway and streets in this City of Palms. They are
considered illegal by the national law and rules and regulations Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-54624952730630617122017-12-17T12:43:00.001+08:002018-01-10T13:39:40.566+08:00Tricycles that always look up the heavens to keep you away from falling on earth
The tricycle of Pagadian City is designed to have a perfect balance on the rolling and steep terrains around the city, particularly along the stretch of F.S.Fajares Ave. from the rotonda uphill down to the city proper approaching the shoreline of Dapulisan Bay, and vice versa.
Even when all the seats are taken, the side car (cab) would just fall down forward enough to Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-74936861601865830382017-11-27T18:57:00.000+08:002017-12-03T15:28:52.336+08:00The grandeur of newly opened Casa Ibarra is perfect pride for memorable events
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In the evening of November 21, 2017, the Ibarra’s Party Venues and Catering Specialist opened its fifth and grandest events venue in Metro Manila. Unveiled is the impressive Casa Ibarra that stands out as a majestic structure in MOA Complex, Pasay City for its modern Filipino architectural and interior designs.
(Click image to Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-82313076616650039412017-11-15T02:12:00.000+08:002017-11-26T05:09:47.818+08:00Nuvali's Magical Field of Lights 2017 is so spectacular.
The people's favorite and most photographed 50-meter light tunnel.
PRESS RELEASE
Nuvali opens its award-winning and immersive lights and sound show this weekend
Visitors to the fastest growth center in Southern Luzon, Ayala Land’s largest eco-community estate Nuvali, can now immerse themselves amidst a field of over 5,000 LED bulbs that light up like an enchanted field of tulips Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-70246047159273392002017-10-02T01:48:00.000+08:002017-10-03T16:12:18.465+08:00Coca-Cola Life and STEVIA.
Coca Cola Life sweetened with cane sugar and stevia.
I just found recently a farm that cultivates stevia, a wonder plant with leaves that are sweeter than cane sugar. Stevia is now fast becoming popular and getting widely used as healthy alternative for sugar.
Coca Cola Life with stevia. Reduced calorie soda. 90 calories only per can.
Stevia is not sugar. They called it "Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-87522523454811704302017-08-09T06:04:00.003+08:002017-08-13T10:12:41.567+08:00Lifetime Free Gas, Oh My Gas!
SEAOIL offers lifetime supply of fuel to lucky motorists.
SEAOIL, the country’s largest independent fuel player, has launched the first raffle promo of its kind in the Philippines that will be giving four lucky motorists their lifetime supply of SEAOIL fuels.
“We have always stood by the quality and performance of SEAOIL fuels and this is our way of thanking our loyal customers, whom we Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-11565020049988279742017-03-11T20:08:00.002+08:002017-03-11T20:12:59.028+08:00Point-to-Point bus ride between Ortigas and Ayala, Makati
How to get to Makati from Ortigas
Here, we spotted this point-to-p0int bus schedule from Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center, Q.C. going to Ayala Center of Makati City. It's a non-stop air-conditioned bus ride between Ortigas and Ayala.
Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-67630653316006390022017-02-06T09:10:00.001+08:002017-02-18T11:13:37.949+08:00Gourmand Awards shortlist of 2016 finalistsThis afternoon, the Gourmand Book Awards had just released its short list of finalist and we are lucky my book is included. Here's the email
from Gourmand Award's president, Edouard Cointreau:
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From: yaping zhang To: edgiepolistico@yahoo.com
The shortlist is published TODAY. Please see Categoriy D04 in the Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-12544450884904384132016-12-24T10:04:00.002+08:002023-01-07T02:22:15.276+08:00PFCDD won Gourmand Awards in national FOOD WRITING category
Just now, I got an email from Gourmand Awards. My knees and hands are shaking. I can't explain what I feel. Here's the mail:
Gourmand Awards <info@gourmandbooks.com> Today at 5:32 AM To: avhabulan@anvilpublishing.com jbpantorillo@anvilpublishing.com edgiepolistico@yahoo.com aejazmines@yahoo.com
Congratulations!
The Gourmand Awards jury is delighted to announce that Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-26926749010566464822016-12-24T01:26:00.004+08:002016-12-24T12:00:31.793+08:00PFCDD chosen for the next Gourmand World Awards competition
Last week, December 10, 2016, I received an email from Edouard Cointreau, the President of Gourmand Award. I was surprised that my book, the PFCDD, was chosen to vie for the next Gourmand World Awards competition. I just can't believe what's going on. I checked the internet and found that Gourmand World Awards do exists. ANVIL, my publisher told me they were the ones who submitted theEdgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-14089624913566417842016-12-22T04:15:00.000+08:002016-12-28T21:30:13.521+08:00Magical Field of Lights - a treat for the whole family and your gang of friends
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It was on 30 November 2016 that Elmer G.I.H. Nocheseda of Pateros invited us to attend the special launching of his book, the rara
art and tradition of mat weaving of the Philippines at the Villa
Monica Clubhouse in Pateros, Metro Manila.
Margette is all smile as she takes the opportunity to sit freely on this beautiful multi-colored mat.
Elmer Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-18253125803510878202016-12-02T17:30:00.001+08:002016-12-06T14:35:18.003+08:00Fly today - Arrive tomorrow (PALaging late na naman)
When I flew to Mindanao three weeks ago, I was late for about "10 minutes" to catch the PAL Express' closure of its boarding time for flight PR2530 bound for the Laguindingan Airport on my way to Cagayan de oro. I got late after I was entangled of almost 2-hour heavy traffic jam. While on my way to the airport, a heavy downpour suddenly occurred causing the flow of traffic to literally Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-49516356025446415222016-11-04T16:30:00.000+08:002016-12-08T16:25:07.268+08:00These bike clinic and bike trail are closer to nature and lots of fun
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Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines14.418865840803926 121.0383356012878314.417904840803926 121.03707510128783 14.419826840803927 121.03959610128783tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395427558512776376.post-88076792877947209782016-09-12T02:41:00.000+08:002016-10-26T09:20:52.774+08:00Alviera Camp Hero - the training camp for wannabe superheroes
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Now on its second year of camping
season, Alviera is announcing and accepting participants to Alviera Hero Camp to be held on October 15 to 16, 2016 (Edgie Polisticohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321102783324644465noreply@blogger.com0