Straight out of my camera (SOOC) taken inside the Philippine Military Academy Baguio City Philippines
Future Officers
Posted in From my camera, PMA, Photography | Tags: Academy, baguio, Military, Philippine, PMA
Our Family Portrait in Atmospheric Mono
The final result of our family portrait after following Duncan Evans Tip on his book “Digital Portrait Photography” on how to convert your portraits to Atmospheric Mono
Alberto Visits Philippine Military Academy

Techbhoy Visits Philippine Military Academy (20/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy (Vacation – will catch-up later).
Alberto Visits Philippine Military Academy
Posted in Adventures, Baguio City, PMA
Fly Me to the Moon
Yellow bird with a caterpillar on its beak
Posted in Adventures, Africa, Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Photography | Tags: "yellow bird", Moon
Malabo Sunrise
Sunrise in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea West Africa
This is how sunrise here in Africa looks due to the effect of Harmattan.
Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African trade wind. It blows south from Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between the end of November and the middle of March.
Posted in Adventures, Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Photography, Places I worked | Tags: equatorial, guinea, Harmattan, sunrise
2nd Year with Marathon Oil Equatorial Guinea West Africa
Today is my 2nd Year here in Equatorial Guinea (Photo Taken 2008. Beside me is George Fosana)
Posted in Adventures, Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Pictures, Places I worked
New Year Sunset in Africa
Jan. 01, 2010 Sunset in Africa (3/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Posted in Africa, Photography, Sunset | Tags: Africa, Sunset
Leap of Faith, Leap of Another New Beginning!
Happy New Year 2010, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Happy New Year 2010!!!
May the Lord shower us His blessings & Good Health.
Posted in From my camera, Greetings, Happy New Year 2010, My Bunso | Tags: Faith Marian Orbeta
Reaching Out
Reaching Out, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Captured this moment during a wedding here in Equatorial Guinea.
An Equatorial Guinean child touches and placed her hand on this Person’s(Filipino) palm as a sign of friendship.
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Photography | Tags: friendship
Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas to All, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Merry Christmas to All. May the Lord shower you with more blessings
Posted in Christmas Greetings | Tags: Christmas, Greetings
My Adventures
Posted in orbeta family | Tags: Alberto Orbeta, Orbeta
Seasons’s Greetings
Posted in orbeta family
Happy New Year
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: Happy New Year
My Sister Macel’s Wedding
Posted in orbeta family
Happy Birthday to Rey & Rene
Posted in Uncategorized
WHO KNEW THIS??? (Courtesy of Mandy Osias)
I have been driving for nearly 50 years… I would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time…I didn’t…and I bet you didn’t either…
Have you ever rented or borrowed a car and when arriving at the gas station wondered…mmm, which side is the gas filler cap?
My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the car!
Well ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the gas station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury.
If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a small icon of a gas pump?
The handle of the gas pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the gas pump?
If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left? If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right (see photo). It is that simple!
Don’t feel dumb, just go out and share the world’s best kept auto secret with your friends.

Posted in Uncategorized
Am I Weird? No! I’m Not! – Written by Gilbert Jay Orbeta
A young teenage boy full of life, full of dreams and hope….A picture of God’s magnificent work.
Everyday he goes to school with his skateboard and sometimes with his guitar and speaker. Indeed, for those who did not really know him, they will say that he is unusual and different from other boys in the school; they might also say that he has his own world.
After classes, you will often see him in one corner of the school ground strumming his guitar and singing his favorite music alone. And in the absence of his guitar, he is in his skateboard, playing around the basketball court as if he is the only one around. Imagining, that he is like a bird soaring up in the sky releasing the stress of life.
Obviously, his hobby is extraordinary, seldom boys like his age lack interest both in playing guitar and skateboard. But for him, they are worthwhile hobbies and something that can be proud of.
In playing guitar, he is able to shows his inner emotion towards life. He is also able to convey his loneliness, happiness, defeat and victory. Music is life itself for him.
When he rides in his skateboard, he feels his freedom to live in this wonderful world that God created for him. He feels that he is like flying toward the realization of his dream and reach his success.
With these two hobbies, he attains happiness that nobody around him could give.
His beloved parents understand him because they know that he is like other teenage boy that can be trusted, obedient and God fearing.
Now, tell me, if I’m weird. I will directly answer you that…No! I’m not!
Posted in orbeta family | Tags: featured article
My Bunso (my youngest daughter)
Posted in My Kids, orbeta family | Tags: Orbeta
I did My Job too Well!
Posted in Cartoon, Uncategorized | Tags: Business Cartoon
To My Loving Wife
Posted in Valentines Day, orbeta family | Tags: Valentines Day
My Kids
Posted in My Kids, orbeta family | Tags: Dianne Joy Orbeta, Faith Marian Orbeta, Jay Orbeta, Miggy
The Difference Between http & https
**The main difference between http:// and https:// is It’s all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transport Protocol,
Which is just a fancy way of saying it’s a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) For information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients. The important thing is the letter S which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.
The S (big surprise) stands for “Secure”. If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.
This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular ‘unsecure’ language. In other words, it is possible for someone to “eavesdrop” on your computer’s conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.
This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.
You understand why this is so important, right?
If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.
If it doesn’t, there’s no way you’re going to enter sensitive information like a credit card number.
Posted in Computer Tips | Tags: Computer Tips
Atis Lotion Mosquito Repellent
The Atis Lotion Mosquito Repellent was formulated using the extracts of Atis (Anona squamosa) leaves mixed with other locally available materials. It uses a washable, mineral oil – based formulation and its biodegrable since, it is derived from advantage against other well known repellents which are chemical based in formulation. The Atis Lotion is composed of: 10.125% mineral oil, 1.02% Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, 9% Propylene Glycol, 0.22% Methyl Paraben, 0.135% Propyl Paraben, 70% water, and 10% plant extract.
Application of the Technology:
Atis Lotion Mosquito Repellent is a personal care products used in preventing mosquito bites which cause itchiness, inflammation and discomfort to individuals.
Possible Areas of Technology Application:
Atis Lotion is a practical alternative in preventing incidence of mosquito – borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and filariasis especially in areas where incidence is high.
Market:
As of 2000, Philippine population stood at 85 million Filipinos. Figures show an average annual rate of increase of 2.3% from 1995 to 2000. The estimate for 2007 is 88.7 million and 94 million Filipinos for 2010. Out of total population of 85 million, 48.5% are located in the urban areas and 51.5% are located in rural areas. The population growth is worth considering since the product to be marketed is a consumer product whose potential demand directly grows as the populations grows.
Posted in Health/ Pharmaceutical/ Medical Products | Tags: Malaria prevention
The Prius is Coming to Town
The environment-friendly Prius will be plying Philippine roads by the middle of the year. According to reports from national dailies, Toyota Motor Philippines vice chairman Alfred Ty said the company has just received the go-signal for the local distribution of the Prius from the Toyota head office in Japan.
Toyota earlier said the Prius, a hybrid electric car, is not ready for the Philippine market due to local road conditions. Ty was quoted saying, however, that “things have changed” particularly for the hybrid.
“There’s a market for that here, that’s why we’re bringing it here,” Ty added.
The Prius made its commercial debut in Japan in 1997 before it was sold globally in 2001. (Top Gear Philippines)
Posted in Cars, Top Gear | Tags: hybrid cars, Prius, prius philippines, Toyota Prius
Just Hiding
A quick shot of my friend George Fosana as he prepares to position himself for a nice shot behind the tree at Equatorial Guinea’s Highest Peak.
Posted in From my camera, Photography | Tags: Equatorial Guinea pictures, my shots
An Expedition to Equatorial Guinea’s Highest Peak
Click the Photo to see the full story of our Expedition
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Posted in Adventures, Photography | Tags: Adventures, Equatorial Guinea, expedition
Jay & Miggy’s Graduation

My Eldest Son Gilbert Jay as he receives his High School Diploma

My Daughter Faith Marian as a "People Smart Awardee"
Posted in My Kids, orbeta family | Tags: Faith Marian Orbeta, Gilbert Jay Orbeta, mother goose, Orbeta, People smart awardee
Condolence

My deepest condolences to Tito Rodolfo’s family and friends. Although I had not seen Tito Rodolfo in a long time, I will never forget him or his great attitude that he had about everything. He was just happy with life. Goodbye my Uncle, I will miss you as I am sure the rest of the Sarion Clan, Relatives and friends will.
Posted in Condolences | Tags: Rodolfo Sarion
Pacquiao Beats Hatton in Second

Hatton hit by a flashing right hook in the first round before being floored again by a left shortly before the bell

Hatton floored by Pacquiao
Britain’s Ricky Hatton has lost his light-welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Filipino knocked-out the 30-year-old Manchester fighter in the second round.
In the first round, Hatton, who had lost only once before in his career, was knocked down midway and then again towards the end.
Hatton made it through most of the second round before a left hand sent him sprawling. (BBC Sports)
Happy Birthday To My Sister Mitch

Posted in Birthday Greetings, orbeta family | Tags: Birthday, Mitch Orbeta
To My Dearest Mama
Happy Mother’s Day

Posted in Mother's Day, orbeta family | Tags: Mother's Day
DSLR Photography Guide! Your Guide to Photography
Posted in Digital, Photography | Tags: Digital, DSLR, Photography
Jonjon’s Hobby
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Posted in orbeta family | Tags: Drummer, Jonjon Orbeta
Miggy’s Adventure
Posted in Baguio City, My Kids, orbeta family | Tags: Baguio City, Miggy, Mines View
Our Deepest Condolence to the Osias Family

Posted in Condolences | Tags: Osias Family
Happy Birthday Sir Ken Lambert & Doods
Posted in Birthday Greetings | Tags: Doods, Ken, Ken Lambert
Miggy’s New Pet

My Daughter’s new 3 month old Princess Shih Tzu puppy
Father’s Day Gift from My Kids

Posted in Father's Day, My Kids | Tags: Father's Day
Thank You Dad

Posted in Father's Day, orbeta family | Tags: Father's Day
Thanks Kids

Posted in Father's Day | Tags: Father's Day
For 50 Pesos

Me & My Wife in Igorot Native Dress

My wife with Old Igorot Native
For 50 pesos you can rent an Igorot’s native costume and have a picture with Baguio old natives at Baguio City’s Mines View
Posted in Baguio City, From my camera, My Vacation, Photography
Jay’s High School Days Skateboard Tricks
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Posted in My Kids, Skate Board Tricks, orbeta family | Tags: Gilbert Jay Orbeta, Skateboard, tricks
The Courtyards – My New Place in Baguio
Posted in Baguio City, My Place | Tags: Baguio City, courtyards
Happy Birthday to my sister Kim

Daisy (Kim) Orbeta Afuang
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Sister, orbeta family | Tags: Daisy Orbeta Afuang
Birds of Same Feather Nest Together (Equatorial Guinea Birds)
Happy Birthday to my brother Jonjon
Posted in My Brother, Pictures, orbeta family | Tags: Jonjon Orbeta, Victor S. Orbeta jr. III
Baguio City – 100 Years in the Making
Posted in Baguio City, Videos | Tags: Baguio City
Hualapai
Posted in Mugs Collection, Photography, Pictures | Tags: Hualapai
Pot of Gold

The Place where I work
(Photo by George Carpenter)
Posted in Places I worked | Tags: Marathon Oil
Home Again

A visit to our son " Jay " in Baguio

Posted in Baguio City, From my camera, My Kids, Pictures
My Daughter Dianne at SM City Battle of the Bands
Dianne Orbeta as Lead Singer
Posted in My Kids, SM City Battle of the Bands | Tags: Gazel, mother goose
A Day at Camp John Hay
Posted in Baguio City, Camp John Hay | Tags: Camp John Hay
Its Lee’s Birthday Today (Tallest Guy in our office)

Albert, George, Lee and Doods
Posted in Tallest Guy in our office | Tags: "Lee Boyd"
Happy Birthday Tita Ne (Naty Orbeta Canaria) & also Belated Happy Birthday to Mandy Osias
Posted in Birthday Greetings
Congratulation Julieta & Mauricio
Equatorial Guinea Sunset
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, From my camera | Tags: "Nikon D5000"
Inspiration

time travels swiftly…
streaming on panels of infinity
as raindrops racing on tarpaulin
flying to the inevitable
small pools,
pockets of pondering
wait for evaporation
but…
as they linger in the twilight,
organisms of wonder multiply…
into
new thoughts for tomorrow. (By Graeme King)
Paalam EJ we will miss you

My Nephew EJ
Posted in Condolences, Pamangkin | Tags: EJ
Its Our 17th Anniversary Today

Posted in Anniversary, orbeta family | Tags: Our 17th Anniversary
Happy Birthday Brother Todd

My Brother-in-Law Todd
Posted in Birthday Greetings, Brother-in-Law | Tags: Todd Lewman
The Rig
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, HDR, Photography, Pictures | Tags: HDR
Happy Birthday to my Son Jay

Happy Birthday Jay
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Kids, Pictures, orbeta family | Tags: Jay Orbeta
Time to help Typhoon Victims
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Posted in Typhoon Pepeng | Tags: baguio, pangasinan, Pepeng, typhoon
Dia de la Independencia Nacional
Posted in Equatorial Guinea | Tags: "Dia de la Independencia Nacional"
Happy Birthday Dianne
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Kids, Photography, orbeta family | Tags: "Dianne Orbeta"
Equatorial Guinea Ants
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, Macro Photography, Photography | Tags: "Equatorial Guinea Black Ant"
Happy Birthday to my Brother Edwin
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Brother, orbeta family | Tags: "Edwin Orbeta"
Happy Birthday Tita Let
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Auntie | Tags: "Leticia Orbeta Gozar"
Close up View of Tweetie
My Daughter call this bird “Tweetie” . I am so lucky to spot Tweetie near our house and have the chance to get a close up shot of her with my 70-300mm Lens
Posted in Bird Photography, Uncategorized | Tags: Ornitology, Tweetie
To my Dearest Wife – Happy Birthday
Posted in Birthday Greetings, orbeta family | Tags: "Geraldine Orbeta"
A Windy Day with Bunso
Posted in My Bunso, My Kids, Photography, orbeta family | Tags: Miggy
In Action
As I was enjoying at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport during my trip way back home, My friend Doods took my picture with his gear. You can visit his stream here www.flickr.com/photos/la_udoy/
Posted in My Vacation, Pictures, orbeta family | Tags: Alberto Orbeta
Swoosh
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, Photography, Pictures | Tags: Crane
Miggy
Posted in My Bunso, My Kids, Photography, orbeta family | Tags: Miggy
Its Christmas Time
Its Christmas Time, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Pasko na naman
Posted in From my camera, Photography, Pictures | Tags: Christmas, Pasko
Lamp
Posted in From my camera, Photography, Pictures | Tags: Lamp
Rush Hour
Posted in Bird Photography, Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Photography | Tags: Egret
Mi Unico Hijo
Mi Unico Hijo, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
My Eldest Son Jay
Posted in Baguio City, From my camera, My Eldest Son, Photography, Pictures, orbeta family | Tags: "Gilbert Jay", Orbeta
Chicken for Brunch
Chicken for Brunch, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
It took me almost 1 hour of patiently spying for this falcon to have this shot
Posted in Adventures, Bird Photography, Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Photography | Tags: Falcon
Alas
After Hundreds of Egret Shots, I finally got this picture with a nice focus, center framing with backgrounds of trees on an aperture priority setting thus showing a nice dof (Depth of Field) and with no cropping.
This picture is dedicated to my wife for her understanding and support for my photography hobby.
Posted in Bird Photography, Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Photography, Pictures | Tags: Egret
Cacahual Village
Cacahual Village, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
The place where all my shots here in Equatorial Guinea are taken
Posted in From my camera, HDR, Photography, Pictures | Tags: "Cacahual Village"
1 Foot Long Millipede
1 Foot Long Millipede, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
Spotted this on the concrete foot path leading to our accomodation rooms here in Equatorial Guinea (West Africa)
Posted in Equatorial Guinea, From my camera, Macro Photography, Photography | Tags: Millipede
Happy Birthday Mama

My Mother
Posted in Birthday Greetings, My Mother
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by techbhoy.
A Belen Display in Tarlac, Philippines. Merry Christmas to All
Posted in Greetings, Photography | Tags: "Merry Christmas"
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