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M.D. dela Cruz Tan, MDC

M.D. dela Cruz Tan is the founder of Zest Magazine. And no, the initials (i.e. M.D.) do not make him a "medical doctor" (as many have erroneously thought in the past); he is actually a graduate of Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) of the University of Newcastle in New South Wales Australia (just don't ask when, he says), and Master of Development Communication from the University of the Philippines-Open University. He can: photograph, do artworks with mixed media, write (of course), shoot flicks, community-organize, facilitate, lecture, research (with pioneering studies under his belt)... this one's a multi-tasker, who is even conversant in Filipino Sign Language. Cross his path is the dare (read: It won't be boring).

Stories By M.D. dela Cruz Tan, MDC

Destinations12 months ago

Finding Neverland in London

Peter Pan’s not growing up symbolized many things… from avoidance of the burdens of adulthood, escaping the ordinariness of adult life, to embracing everything attached with...
Destinations1 year ago

In search of not-bad steak in Batangas

#Batangas has lots of ranches, so… they should have good #steaks, right? We #LGBT checked Lugod’s Steak & Grill for verification (or disproving).
Destinations1 year ago

Revisiting the no-entry-allowed Malabrigo Point Lighthouse

This place isn’t even open to the public anymore because of its condition. Though the establishment looks pretty particularly from afar, like some haciendero’s house, or...
Destinations1 year ago

Checking the offerings of Blake’s Wings & Steaks

We checked Blake’s in #QuezonCity to see what the steakhouse is doing right... or not.
Destinations1 year ago

Religious tourism in Bulacan via the shrine for St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon

Religious sites as tourist destinations? In #Bulacan, check Shrine of Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon.
Destinations1 year ago

Tuna time via Tuna Republik

Looking for affordable #tuna meals? For this #LGBT trip, we tried Tuna Republik.
Destinations1 year ago

The ‘safe’ steaks of Escobar’s Nomo

Cheap #steaks in #Cavite? For this #LGBT wandering, we tried #Escobar’s inside NOMO and realized it’s popular because it’s a safe – not necessarily grand –...
Dining Out1 year ago

Basic unli chicken meal in Pasay City

For opening until 2AM, Reese Kitchenette is one of the few unli chicken Pasay City venues worth checking by the night crowd (including LGBT). But –...
Destinations1 year ago

Looking for Italian pizza in Tagaytay? We tried Pizzeria Saletta Tagaytay

Craving for Italian #pizza in #Tagaytay? We #LGBT checked Pizzeria Saletta Tagaytay.
Destinations1 year ago

Trying the offerings of Liam’s Lomi House in Lipa City, Batangas

For this #LGBT trip to #Batangas, we checked Liam’s Lomi House that’s trying to turn #lomi into fastfood. Popular in #LipaCity, yes; but that approach has...