How to eat the infamous Philippine balot

Traditionally, balot is carried around by travelling vendors in baskets like this, with the chicharon tied too. But nowadays, I pass around 5 of these on the way home at their regular spots.


Lately I've been frequenting a good old guy who keeps his balot in a styrofoam container.


Used to be they were wrapped in paper from newspapers or phone directories. Does anyone see those anymore?


Determine the broader bottom (of the egg). This part has more space and would be easier to peel.


Rap smartly on a decrepit desk.


Peel off a little. Careful not to spill the liquid (juice?). Traditionally vendors give you rock salt to go with your purchase, but table salt works too. Sprinkle alittle on the juice and sip (suck if you like).


Keep sucking and peeling off till the yolk and chick is exposed. A vendor who sells balot with a chick as small as this is worth returning to.


Don't eat the hard white stuff.

Libis

First time in Libis. Although I was forced to go I was glad I went. It might be even nice to find work there.


Almost got thrown out of the building by security when I shot this one. Geez. But nice of the company to be open to gays.


Might as well have breakfast while I'm out at this hour. It's been a while. The butter does look like a heart right?


The shops and restaurants. They even have a walk of fame.


Cybermall only opened after the interview was finished. Damn.


There is nothing more beautiful than a well-balanced pond. Just the right amount of algae.


Walking around, it was beginning to feel like Singapore. Then I looked up and saw the street I was on.

Comic Con 2009 Megamall

The stage usually doesnt hold an attraction for me during venues, but somehow I went and listened. It's sad that good music and good looks don't always go together.


GI Joe promo booth.



There were a lot of cosplayers of course, but my cel camera can only hold 20 shots. I'm pretty sure other camera guys have that covered.


Love the layers.


Harry Potter. They got a pretty cute one.


No, not Danny Choo. Darn.


This made us go "Awww." Girlfriend and boyfriend cosplaying as 2 yaoi boys. (Antique Bakery?) I wonder if boys with cosplayer girlfriends know what they're signing up for.


Cosplay paraphenelia. Wigs.


Hair dye.


Headgear.


Another good find by friends. Now I know how Banzai! spells.


I had promised myself to complete my Otakuzine collection if given the chance, but I still couldnt bring myself to buy it at 50 pesos per. In the end, I only got 3 GAME! magazines for 100 pesos.


Djs, yaoi and not. Couldn't bring myself to get one either. There's always a scan someplace.


Too many to choose from.


What can I say? I love dolls.


Credit to a fried for spotting this even before I did.


I would never have bothered shooting this pic if not for Danny Choo.


Pretty good concept. (Ninoy Aquino doll)


I like the 5 oclock shadow effect.


Brilliant!


The xerox machine is the saviour of all local graphic artists. I applaud them, but not really interested.

Also saw the seiyuu / voice acting training school "Creative Voices".