About

Cover for InFlight Magazine's first Batanes feature

Why blog about the Philippines in general?  Years ago, a very good friend of mine who's based overseas told me he can never stay for long in the Philippines because there are not too many beautiful places to see.  I took that as a challenge to show, not just him, but other Pinoys as  well that this country is a hidden gem, it's just that we often look west-wards to see what's nice and beautiful.  Lagal[og] is a journey of self-discovery for me, too, as I see little- by-little, place-by-place, what I was missing (or was overlooking) before.

Why Lagalog?  Lagalog is a phonetic play on "lagalag," Filipino for nomad or wanderer.  

What's Lagalog?  I'm Oggie Ramos, a travel photographer and conceptualist-writer based in Makati City and this is my personal travel blog.  I have been blogging since 2004 and Lagalog is my first blog.  Lagalog is a proud member of the Asian Travel Blog Network.

Lagalog's works:  My works have been published in several publications including Seair InFlight Magazine, Philippine Airline's Mabuhay Magazine, several books among others.  I also do advertising and events work on a freelance basis. 

Lagalog's accolades:

• Four-time finalist in the Philippine Blog Awards, Travel category (2008-2011)

• Finalist in the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards, Readers' Choice category 

• Winner, 2010 Philippine Blog Awards, Food Category for www.happyfoodies.com

Lagalog's gear:

• Nikon cameras (I've gone through a D70, D80, D200 and now uses a D300)
• Nikkor Lenses (50mm/f1.8, 60mm/f2.8, 18-200mm/f3.5-5.6, 80-200mm/f2.8)
• Sigma Lenses (10-20mm)
• Nikon SB-600 Speedlite
• Manfrotto tripod (durable is an understatement)
• Cokin and Hoya filters (Many thanks to Island-Multi)
• Energizer Rechargeable Batteries
• Kata Bags (very reliable and stylish, too)
• Pacsafe Straps
• Buffalo Hard Drives

Notes:
• All rights reserved © All photos and copy by Oggie Ramos unless indicated and attributed

• See my portfolio on writing and photography at www.oggieramos.com

• For image use/writing assignments, tie-ups, partnerships or advertising, email: lagalog@gmail.com or call/text 0917.5244303