JOJIE ALCANTARA'S EYE

HomeProud to be a (Cyber) Dabawenya...
I WANT TO PROMOTE MINDANAO TO THE WORLD.

I am a photojournalist for 14 years now and have been traveling around the country to document anything of human interest. As a writer, artist and photographer, I write, paint and capture experiences. I discover new and exciting places armed with my dental floss, cameras and asthma inhaler.

I used to be afraid to go out of my box, literally. One day after a rude awakening in my early years, I decided to live life on the edge and never looked back.

I rode on a helicopter and found myself headlong into freak storm clouds in the mountains of Banaue and crash landed on an earthworm-filled cabbage patch of the g-stringed Ifugaos. That was my first life happily wasted. I've got eight left.

I dove in the aquarium ocean of Bunaken, Indonesia without even learning how to swim. I rode in a two-seater banca in the raging waters of the Pacific to visit a remote island inhabited by an unknown cult who believes the UFOs are landing on their barren land.

I climbed Mount Apo in my highly strung state of asthma and lived to recover 10,311 ft. above sea level, wheezing from the chill. In my lifetime I've had more than 20 dogs, and now have four dogs who sleep with me.

I discovered little known places, lived and breathed with the locals, ate the most exotic dishes, and have my share of Oprah moments. I am an insomniac who loves to write in the wee hours of the morning, and scribble like there's no tomorrow.

I am an artist minus the temper tantrums...i sketch, paint and create moments from a vivid imagination. If I find you unusual, I create your caricature on the spot.

Currently, I contribute for several publications, and maintain a lifestyle and travel column in SunStar Davao newspaper since 1994. I also give workshops on cartooning, computer design and photojournalism. My split personality is hosting on tv and big events in the city, while my other non-sociable half prefers to visit unknown destinations together with my photography mentor and partner, Rhonson Ng.

I have had several art and photo exhibits, with my images published in newspapers, magazines, brochures, billboards, websites and coffee table books. I dream of having my own photo book of our beautiful island someday.

I am a nonconformist, obsessed with funny street signs and Asian horror movies and am pleasantly unpredictable. My "infamous" site is www.witerary.com, where I suddenly got my 15 minutes of cyber fame (or notoriety) to Pinoys around the world in 2006 because of this silly fetish for signs. Most of them still think I AM A MAN.

My favorite character is Spongebob Squarepants.


In the late 80s, I was a female breakdance choreographer in Ateneo.
I AM THE ULTIMATE 80S GURL.
Let Go - Frou Frou
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Photo AlbumMy Digital World...
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RP's Biggest Ring in Compostela Valley
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Sunrise in Cagwait (Surigao del Sur)
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The Barefoot Nun
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Master Portraiture Manny Librodo's July Workshop in Davao
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Waikiki Beach (Cagwait's Unseen Paradise)
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Mangrove Boardwalk (Zambo Sur)
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Trash the Dress! (A Different Wedding Photography)
40 Photos, 70 comments
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Sta. Ana Wharf Sunrise Shoot
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Mabuhay Magazine April 2008
8 Photos, 33 comments
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Mabuhay Mag March 08 issue
6 Photos, 20 comments
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Davao in Mabuhay Magazine (March 2007)
9 Photos, 17 comments
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28th Masskara Festival, Bacolod City
71 Photos, 50 comments
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2nd Place in BetterPhoto.com (October 2007)
2 Photos, 24 comments
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2nd Place in BetterPhoto.com (November 2007)
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2nd Place in BetterPhoto Competition (August 2007)
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Hinatuan's Enchanted River (Photos)
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My Boracay Assignment for DPP Magazine
94 Photos, 34 comments

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Blog EntryANG BLOG NG DABAWENYA!
MORNING MIST IN LANIKAI.   A cool mist in Hijo Plantation, Tagum, Davao del Norte descended one early morning and fishermen on boats can barely maneuver through the thick fog. This white blanket covered... more
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Jul 1-MY PHOTOBLOG-A-DAY: The Dive!
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MORNING MIST IN LANIKAI.   A cool mist in Hijo Plantation, Tagum, Davao del Norte descended one early morning and fishermen on boats can barely maneuver through the thick fog. This white blanket covered... more
Previous posts:
Jul 2-RP's Biggest Ring in Compostela Valley
Jul 1-MY PHOTOBLOG-A-DAY: The Dive!
Jun 30-MY PHOTOBLOG-A-DAY: Flower Power
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MessageJojie's Guestbook!
   
artibaldo wrote on Jul 3
This site is Great. Congratulations!
Napadaan lang
23lime wrote on Jul 2
new layout.... love it!
raquelcuaresma wrote on Jun 29
hi dumaan lang para magtulo na pud akong laway sa inyong mga adventures...i could have been with you instead of being cooped/caged in this island..huhu
beautifullyimperfect wrote on Jun 28
Hi. Loved the digital sets you have here. Nice to know a someone for the south (di ako taga Mindanao, Laguna lang heeh =P )
but1diver wrote on Jun 27
Thank you for making me contact number 880. Lucky number yata ito.
lowrah wrote on Jun 26
wala pang film yan! :))
leggedpicglows wrote on Jun 26
You belong to a place where people spread but one thing only Big Large Smiles and all that from their Beautiful Hearts. Philippines and its People mean so much to me and my heart. AMIN KHAN
23lime wrote on Jun 26
tnx for d confirm. MILLION thanks. take care and god bless! more power !(i mean, more power shots - your pixies are cool! The best!) hehe. thanks agen!
breeleigh wrote on Jun 23
ahh ehh kahit ano pang pictures ilalagay mo dito... mas type ko yang background pic mo holding your uber camera. Haha. sexy and cute.. *winks*
lowrah wrote on Jun 21
ate jojie!
i have a new lomo cam! :D
teach me photography!
hahahaha
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