Editorial

As you move away from the urban jungles of Manila and Cebu and move closer to provincial areas of the Philippines, you will be delighted to find man-made bamboo structures just off the shore. These structures can sometimes be very elaborate, but most of them are small and are designed as holding areas for fish or mussels. Some structures have makeshift beds for fishermen that want to take a nap. Awards/Publications: CNN Travel. Published June 2010.

The cotton candy man in front of the 18th century Santiago Apóstol church, which is located in Villa de Santiago, Mexico. He was sitting down when I asked him if I could take a picture, he agreed and stood up for a smile. Villa de Santiago is only 15 minutes to Monterrey, Mexico. Don's note: All RAW/DPP adjustments, no post editing. Awards/Publications: CNN Mexico. Aired March 2010.

Feb 2010 - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on her ICT Tour in the Philippines. An absolute delight to be able to picture and shake hands with one of the most influencial women in the world. One of the few times in history when an economist got elected as president, which partly explains why the Philippines never had a recession during her term.

Feb 2010 - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on her ICT Tour in the Philippines. An absolute delight to be able to picture and shake hands with one of the most influencial women in the world. One of the few times in history when an economist got elected as president, which partly explains why the Philippines never had a recession during her term.

November 2009, Japan Emperor Akihito's 20th anniversary. This was his carriage.

"Guadalajara Woman". According to the Mexican government, in 2006, of the 108 million people in the country, about 45 million are living in inherited poverty, where circumstances related to previous generations such as debts and lack of access to basic resources continue on to the next generation. (Don's note: I walked around Guadalajara's Centro area and saw this elderly woman selling sponges besides one of the 19th century churches. In my broken Spanish, I was able to get permission for a picture.) This image has been released/licensed (non-exclusive) to CNN. Aired March 2010.

Filipino powerboxer Manny Pacquiao outboxed and outclassed Joshua Clottey in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Over 50,944 fans were there, the biggest boxing audience in 17 years!

Two friends are having their morning chat as they travel to the Greek island of Patmos. Public ferries are a common way to travel in Greece.

A photographic irony: A domesticated water buffalo (called a "carabao") supervises the humans as they tend to the rice field. Location: Balasan, Iloilo, the island of Panay, Philippines.

Shoe Mart ("SM") is the the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines. It was founded by Filipino-Chinese entrepreneur Henry Sy, Sr. As of 2007, SM Prime Holdings became one of the largest shopping mall chains in the world. The company's main sources of revenues include rental income from mall and food courts, cinema ticket sales and amusement income from bowling and ice-skating.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, billed as The Event, was a boxing welterweight fight for the WBO World welterweight championship. The bout was held on March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, United States. This match was put together after the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had fallen through. Over 50,944 fans were there, the biggest boxing audience in nearly two decades.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, billed as The Event, was a boxing welterweight fight for the WBO World welterweight championship. The bout was held on March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, United States. This match was put together after the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had fallen through. Over 50,944 fans were there, the biggest boxing audience in nearly two decades.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, billed as The Event, was a boxing welterweight fight for the WBO World welterweight championship. The bout was held on March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, United States. This match was put together after the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had fallen through. Over 50,944 fans were there, the biggest boxing audience in nearly two decades.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, billed as The Event, was a boxing welterweight fight for the WBO World welterweight championship. The bout was held on March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, United States. This match was put together after the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had fallen through. Over 50,944 fans were there, the biggest boxing audience in nearly two decades.

On June 21, 2008, Typhoon Frank unleashed heavy rains and strong winds that flooded and devastated almost the entire Province of Iloilo. Nearly 500,000 people were left homeless. This child, was still in shock from the damage in his neighborhood. Members of Teleperformance's Bacolod team responded to the disaster within the first six days and was able to deliver food, water, and clothing to victims. In many cases, the Teleperformance group was able to deliver these lifesaving items before the overwhelmed government and aid agencies were able to respond. (Don's note: Levi Trio was kind enough to take pictures for me while I rested. He took this marvelous shot.)

Taken at the city's fish market in Bergen, Norway.

May 8, 2010: This is one of the last rallies of Sen Aquino's party in Bacolod, Philippines. His late father originally chose the color yellow when his allies tied yellow ribbons around him signifying they still believed in him to oppose the former dicator, President Marcos. This sign was taken from the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" where the guy requested the girl to tie a yellow ribbon in the oak tree to indicate that he was still welcomed.

May 8, 2010: A crowd starts a fire during the last rallies of Sen Aquino's party in Bacolod, Philippines. His late father originally chose the color yellow when his allies tied yellow ribbons around him signifying they still believed in him to oppose the former dicator, President Marcos. This sign was taken from the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" where the guy requested the girl to tie a yellow ribbon in the oak tree to indicate that he was still welcomed.

For the first time, the Philippines used an electronic voting system that immediately provided results online. This reduced the political tension that was prevalent in past elections. For those that didn't have a computer or television, various organizations displayed election results on the streets. In this example, they posted the results on the main highway which attracted crowds and caused a traffic congestion.

For the first time, the Philippines used an electronic voting system that immediately provided results online. This reduced the political tension that was prevalent in past elections. For those that didn't have a computer or television, various organizations displayed election results on the street. In this example, they posted the results on the main highway which attracted crowds and caused a traffic congestion. Look closely and you'll find the jeepney has the Aquino ribbon while the taxi has a Villar checkmark. Noynoy Aquino won the presidential race against Manny Villar not because of any major achievements in his political career, but because he was the son of the Philippines' most revered modern heroes: Ninoy Aquino, who was assassinated by Marco's henchmen, and the late president Corazon Aquino, who passed away due to cancer. The people have hope that the son will carry on the legacy of change and that he will reform the country's corrupt institutions.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

"Communist Obama vs. Bruce Lee" Bruce Lee, a lover of tea, stands against communist Obama. This was taken in Stanley Market, Hong Kong on my July 4th weekend. Location: Stanley Market, Hong Kong

Yesterday was the 21st year anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Roughly 7,000 civilians were killed, according to NATO intelligence, after the government sent battle hardened troops to stop the protests. PLA military units originally from Beijing were sent away as they could not do the deed. They called in the 27th Army from Hangzhou to "clear" the protest area. In this picture, special teams in full riot gear are visibly stationed in busy intersections near Tiananmen Square and downtown Beijing.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.

Philippine election banners liter the streets. Story lines: Pollution caused by Philippine elections. Money invested in elections vs. money helping the poor.