MANILA, Philippines - The raw, stark beauty of Batanes always takes Mandy Navasero’s breath away. Thus Mandy presents a photo safari in 2012 focusing on Batanes, which is now open for registration. Schedules are as follows: Feb. 24 to 27, 2012; March 9 to 12, 2012; March 23, 26 and 27, 2012 (five days for those flying overnight to Itbayat for five passengers); April 6, 10 and 11 (with Itbayat), April 14 to 17, and April 27 to 30; May 4 to 8, 11 to 15 and 25 to 29, 2012. E-mail mandynavasero @yahoo.com, call 896-3208 or visit http://mandy-navasero.blogspot.com or visit Rm. 329, LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air II, Makati City.