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.

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