It’s a great experience to have worked again with a different international inflight publication this time just to see their work process. Asked what cosmopolitan city we can easily feature aside from Manila, we pitched the idea of Makati and its ever growing creative spots. It’s a bit of challenge to shoot around Makati since it’s one of the most unfriendly places for photographers, but we managed to pull it off. If you’re flying anytime this month via Singapore Airlines, don’t forget to check out the SilverKris Inflight Magazine and the feature story on Makati, “Art in the City”.
Now Onboard: Seair Inflight May 2010
Seair Inflight is doing monthly issues for summer and for the month of May they got a feature “Time Out” suggesting 10 things teens can do this summer feature written by Oggie Ramos. Also Maggie Franciso takes us “Back to Marcos Country” for a tour of Ilocos and an Ins and Outs feature on Marinduque. More indulge features like Umu for you. I also have a couple of photo contributions here for Ilocos and Marinduque to check out.
FHM Blogs with Balls and Mabuhay Last Frame
Aside from the alluring covers from Iwa Moto and Bangs Garcia, the March 2010 issue of FHM Philippines is also the 10th anniversary of the local publication. And I got a few hints that I should also check out the issue since Ironwulf.net was mentioned on this issue. I’m an easy person to please and I was amused to see the site under a page feature of “Blogs with Balls”. Thank you very much to FHM Philippines for the mention. Here’s the write up on the feature:
Now Onboard: Mabuhay December 2009 Celebrating A Filipino Christmas

Mabuhay December 2009 (Left, Right page bottom right, Photo by Ferdz Decena)
It’s December once again, and this month’s issue of PAL’s Mabuhay Inflight Magazine is thick and packed with features especially for the holiday crowd. I was able to contribute to their Filipino Christmas feature with a couple of photos on Simbang Gabi. Here are their captions.
Now Onboard: Jetstar Asia Magazine Oct-Nov 2009

Jetstar Asia Mag Oct-Nov 2009
I haven’t really tried flying Jetstar yet but if you are, the October-November 2009 issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine, the airline’s inflight magazine, is already onboard. It has a nice feature on Manila’s Intramuros by Kalesa. I was lucky enough to get a commission shoot for one of the required photos, the food and interiors of the Kuatro Kantos Café. There were other requirements to shoot but the Photo Editor knew it was nearly impossible to shoot in Manila that time due to the heavy rains and the tight requirement so indoor it is.
Now Onboard: PAL Mabuhay October 2009

Mabuhay Magazine Contributor Page
If you’re flying at any Philippine Airlines Flight this time of the month don’t forget to check out the latest issue of Mabuhay Magazine, PAL’s Inflight Magazine. This month’s features are Los Angeles, Ormoc, Caving in Mulu and Intramuros. Also in this issue is my writing contribution for Camiguin Calling as well as a photo for the Ormoc feature. Check out the pages and spreads below.
Now Onboard: Cebu Smile Inflight September 2009

Chikka Eat n' Drink Page on Cebu Smile Sept 09
If you’re gonna fly this September at Cebu Pacific, don’t miss flipping on the the pages of this month’s Cebu Smile Inflight Magazine. It got features on Korea’s Busan, Isabela’s Cauayan, and five unspoilt Isles in the Philippines. I aso have a a one page contribution on their regulars, Chikka Eat n’ Drink. Looking to taste some of the best Steaks in Manila, check out this issue as well.
My photo contribution on this page features Fireplace, 22 Prime, Mamou and I am Angus Steakhouse Written by Franco



