Mel earned a BA degree in Photojournalism from CSU,
Sacramento. He has worked for several newspapers and
magazines as a photojournalist. More recently, he has
taken photos throughout his journeys in the Philippines.
The images capture a Philippines that most tourists
never see.
Learning to playin Bamboo instruments in Baguio.
Preparing to sacrifice a black pig at a Canao at Cafe at the Ruins in Baguio.
A beautiful tattooed woman weaving traditional cloth at the
Easter Weaving School in Baguio.
Cherubs waiting for shipping.
The rice terraces at Sagada in the Mountain Province. Though not as
well-known as the Banaue rice terraces, these were just as scenic.