May 17, 2015, Downtown, Iloilo City

10:40 AM  
People from all walks of life come and go across the pedestrian lane at Ledesma and Iznart St. intersection. Some are casually strolling, some going home after hearing the mass, some doing business on a weekend.

11:40 AM 
By lunchtime, the sidewalk in front of a well-known fast food resto starts to get crowded. Eating out during Sundays has been a habit for Filipino Families.

 

12 noon 
The boys unloading the bags and preparing to set-up the merchandise of the vendors who hired them.
 

1:00 PM 
A new crowd has replaced the sidewalks-the vendors.
 

1:30 PM 
The streets are once again filled with people.
 

1:45 PM 
Joshua, 14, an out-of-school youth working as a jeepney dispatcher.

2:00 PM 
Siesta at downtown be like...
 

3:00 PM
Empty establishments and streets along the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch welcomed us.

5:15 PM 
The road along the Calle Real are closed by late afternoon allowing the people to appreciate the Ilonggo heritage. Meanwhile these moments serves as a time for these children to rule and enjoy the streets.

 

6:05 PM 
As night approaches, street food vendors appears here and there.

  It had been a long day for click but it was worth it our Sunday Downtown Escapade.

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Fashion isn't about flaunting the most expensive designer brands or having an endless wardrobe.

Fashion is about expressing your personal style and using creativity to pull together unique outfits that you feel good in. You don't need to dress by what the fashion magazine says, be confident in what you are wearing and be trendsetter; people will admire you for that!

Speaking of fashion, summer is the best time to express your personal style. Here are some fashion styles that we teenagers can wear during summer: And since it's summer time, here are some tips from our Click that you can use in expressing your style.

Tip no. 1

 Keep calm and check your closet.

One doesn't really need to shop in order to have a trendy look this summer. Check on your closet and play around with your own clothes and create your own style.

Tip no. 2

Body fits no more.

One doesn't really need to have an A plus body nor expose too much skin to look hot on a summer get away. A sando and board shorts for men will do.

Tip no. 3

Floral dress never gets old.

Floral dress never gets off the list when it comes to summer fashion trends. It gives off this feminine feeling for girls that adds effect to the chick to get classy.
Ideal for night parties and strolls.

Tip no. 4

Polo shirt + skinny pants? Check!

Boys are boys-they have their own way in expressing their style. For guys, it mostly matters on they carry themselves. A simple polo shirt and skinny pants can go well for an everyday look as well as casual summer escapade.

Tip no. 5

Sunnies is a BIG YES!

Sunglasses complete summer fashion statements, aside from protecting your eyes from sun rays it gives your outfit a cool effect.


Over all, summer get-ups doesn't really need to shout expensive instead it's about looking cool, feeling fab and being comfortable without looking out dated. Never let your budget affect your fashion needs.

With so many work to be done, too many deadlines to beat, a lot of things to think of and too many people to deal with, your mind probably wants some time to unwind.

Maybe you simply want to get away from the stress that you're getting from your school, office, home or life itself - here's some ways that can help you.



1. STRESS EATING
Do some binge eating. You can either go at your favorite restaurant and have your fill of good food or you can just stay at home and satisfy yourself with your comfort food.

2. TAKE SOME TIME TO WALK
Half an hour of walk can do so much for you. It gives you time to think about things. This also allows you to be one with nature and can give you a feeling calmness.

3. SING YOUR STRESS OUT
Go and look for a karaoke bar either alone or with friends. Choose the songs with the highest pitch. Don't worry about hitting the notes right, just sing from your heart and pour everything you feel to what you are singing. 

4. PLUG THOSE EARPHONES ON AND FORGET EVERYTHING
If you're not really into singing, you can opt to just listen to music. This time try paying attention to how the drums beat, how the guitar was strummed and try to understand what the song is trying to tell you. 

5. WATCH A MOVIE OR READ A BOOK
Maybe the real world is too real and is stressing the hell out of you. You might need travel into another world even by just staying in your comfort zone. Reading a book or watching a movie can help you achieve this.

6. LET THOSE TEARS FALL DOWN
Pent-up emotions are one of the things that cause stress. Crying is not actually a sign of weakness; it is one way of releasing stress.

7. TRY SOMETHING NEW
Go away from your routine every day. Try something new, something you haven't done before and something that won't bore you.

8. PAMPER YOURSELF
Visit the salon. Have your nails painted, put some highlights to your hair, have some facial scrub or have a full-body massage. This kind of pampering can give you time to relax.

9. TREAT YOURSELF
Visit the mall, buy something for yourself. In exchange, you'll get a delightful feeling.

10. SLEEP
Try sleeping in bed longer. Sleeping is the time for our body to rest and heal. It helps you clear your mind and refresh your messy thoughts as well. Since stress is subjective, the ways on hour to lessen it also differs from one person to another.

  The list above is just suggestions that you can use. The best way to deal with your own stress still lies on you.

Butterflies conjure up images of sunshine, flowery meadows and summer playgrounds teaming with life.

Today we could rarely see them, probably because they prefer to dwell in nature and not in the city where tall buildings are present instead of flowers.

Here in Iloilo City, there’s only one placid place where you can go if you want to bond with butterflies. Ranging from 90 to more than 100 butterflies abound in a truly nature stead.

The CAS Butterfly Garden inside Central Philippine University is a sanctuary for butterflies. For almost eight years of existing since 2002, the garden has been a home for hundreds of those colorful invertebrates. It has a good structure, where some plants are preserved in order for butterflies to propagate well.

Moreover, CAS Butterfly Garden to not only breed butterflies for beautification purposes, they also sell them to those who wants to have the butterflies for burials, weddings and other celebrations.

Butterflies are important not only economically but most of all environmentally.