Mabuhay is probably the longest running Travel and Lifestyle Magazine in the Philippines. Now the inflight magazine is no longer confined inside the business class cabins on local flights or in the international flights of Philipine Airlines since last month as they have already gone commercial with the magazine now available at the stands. The January 2012 is a jam-packed 152 page with features on Beijing and Shanghai, interview with Robin Esrock and a section on “How to shoot festivals” especially on this month of festivities. I also contributed a story with photos about Dipolog and Dapitan on “Finding Rizal” from my last visit there in 2011. Check it out when your onboard or at the bookstores and magazine stands.
Now OnBoard: PAL Mabuhay Magazine Dec 2011
If you are flying Philippine Airlines this month of December 2011, do check out the latest Mabuhay Magazine. Got a few photos here in their “Manila to Pagudpud” feature, namely the Crisologo, Sta Maria Church and the Sand boarding photos. The issue is loaded with up to 200 pages for the Christmas issue. Do check it out!
Onboard: Mindoro and Zamboanga in PAL’s Mabuhay May 2010
It’s time again I do both the writing and photography chores on assignment in PAL’s Mabuhay Magazine May 2010 issue. And it’s great that it’s on a familiar place in Mindoro which is San Jose. Last time I went there on assignment, I covered the islands, scenic beaches and also the cultural and indigenous aspects of the region. This time around I delved deeper into the country’s history as it celebrates its 100 years and discovered the significance of MacArthur’s “Second Landing” that led to the country’s liberation.
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: 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.
On Assignment: Being a writer and a photographer in Mindoro

Secrets of Mindoro text and photography by Ferdz Decena
I have been on assignment in Mindoro twice for two different publications. The first one when I covered an Iraya Mangyan Festival and a resort in Oriental Mindoro. The most recent one was for Mabuhay Magazine when I went to Occidental Mindoro to discover its secrets. This was published last June 2009 Issue. On both occasions I went there both as a writer and a photographer.
With one hand on the camera and the other on a pen and notebook, I went around Mindoro to capture a story. Personally, I would prefer to be either a writer or a photographer. But I have seen a good mix of photographer and writers who does a great job at their work in the likes of Lester Ledesma. I also heard from a friend in the publication industry saying that the prestigious Outside Magazine, one my favorite outdoor and travel mags is known to hire people who could both write and take photos. In my experience, working as both has advantages and advantages.




