Carlos Celdran.
I am just a regular fellow trying to change the way you see the
city of Manila one step at a time.
~ Carlos Celdran ~
It's not easy being a guide. You have to be part actor, part yaya (nanny), and part national ambassador.
~Carlos Celdran ~
If you can't find beauty in Manila, you won't find it anywhere.
~ Carlos Celdran ~
Makati shows the Philippines the way it wants to be but Quiapo shows the Philippines the way it really is.
~ Carlos Celdran ~
Felix. I read your blog. It sucks.
Why don't you try going to Carlos' tour first before hating on Manila, eh?
Posted by: vincent | March 11, 2010 at 01:26 PM
A friend and her sisters absolutely fell in love with Carlos when they came to visit 2 years ago, and a new appreciation for Intramuros and its vicinity.
I like the third pic.:)
Posted by: oggi | March 08, 2010 at 03:21 AM
Toujours d'aussi belles photos et reportages sur l'âme des Philippines, Sidney !
I'm still in wild Samal island, in my nippa hut, happy diving day and night... On more month to go !
Hot summer and no water, lack of power, but everything wonderfull !
Posted by: siratus | March 07, 2010 at 06:04 PM
I'm sorry Sidney, but no matter how entertaining the tour guide is Manila is still Manila, its worst features jarring the senses like a bucket of ice in the middle of a midnight summer's dream. No one could ever convince me that there are hidden gems in Manila, not even this guy.
Posted by: Felix | March 07, 2010 at 02:36 AM
Tip top la première photo de la série !
Bon we Sidney :-)
Posted by: Joëlle | March 06, 2010 at 11:44 PM
definitely one of the country's best guide.
Posted by: don g ho | March 06, 2010 at 06:43 PM
I admire his zest and passion.
Posted by: Rach (Heart of Rachel) | March 06, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Nice, great weekend
(✿◠‿◠)❤
Posted by: Patricia & Amber | March 06, 2010 at 05:47 PM
ang Makati at Quiapo ay dadalawa lang sa maraming mukha ng bansang Pilipinas. nakita ko na yang Carlos na yan dati habang naglalakad ako sa Intramuros, sikat pala siya hehe
Posted by: Shoti | March 06, 2010 at 11:26 AM
J'aime beaucoup l'avant dernière... un charmant (presque) tête à tête...
Posted by: evelyne dubos | March 06, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Bravo à l'artiste de la rue .Il a un sacré succès !!! La photo de "famille" au pied de l'église est superbe
Posted by: larhune64 | March 06, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Love the shot with the girls back
Posted by: petra | March 06, 2010 at 01:21 AM
His audience is really captivated by what he's telling. Great capture of this rare moments when a guide "meets" its public.
Posted by: PixeLuz | March 05, 2010 at 10:47 PM
brilliant clarity of the people in these night shots ;) great !
Posted by: MARIANA | March 05, 2010 at 10:29 PM
I like the third picture the best.
Posted by: Xerophytes | March 05, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Wow, that's really a crowd . . . more than a busload of 'tourists' to herd around. But I don't mind if it's Carlos Celdran is the guide.
Posted by: The Nomadic Pinoy | March 05, 2010 at 07:22 PM
Belle images. On a l'impression d'y être!
Posted by: Standley | March 05, 2010 at 03:56 PM
a very nice show, nice light and framed
Posted by: fabrizio | March 05, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Il mouille sa chemise le Carlos !
Posted by: petitlouis | March 05, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Il sait passionner ses admirateurs. Bonne journée
JP
Posted by: jpla | March 05, 2010 at 02:50 PM
and that's exactly why i LOVE quiapo!
mr. celdran's shoes are the bomb!
Posted by: fortuitous faery | March 05, 2010 at 02:20 PM
La suite de ce portrait dans le beau cadre d'"Intramuros", je crois reconnaitre l'église Saint Augustin ?
Posted by: JMS* | March 05, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Nice set of photos. So, Carlos Celdran has lots of quotable quotes :)
I wanted to join his walking tour one day. I only able to join Ivan Man Dy's walking tour sometime in 2006.
Posted by: dodong flores | March 05, 2010 at 11:55 AM
all in all very nice quotes, but i do like that last quote of his.. :)
Posted by: rian | March 05, 2010 at 11:35 AM
A nice set of images showing this performer. Nice work.
Posted by: Steve | March 05, 2010 at 11:16 AM