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The last known binukot ( Kept maiden) of their line has passed away. Panay Bukidnon Tribe of Calinog, Iloilo. Rosita "Lapaz" Caballero passed away last July 28, 2017 at the aged of 73.
Did you know that Kapampangan sculptor Willy Layug of Betis carved this wooden bas relief of St. James the Moor Slayer (Matamoros) adorning the main gate of Fort Santiago in Intramuros?
The newly restored pre-war Jaro Municipal building - an elegant Art Deco masterpiece of Juan Arellano. It has been adaptively re-used as a satellite office of the National Museum. Kudo's to Jaro, Iloilo, and the National Museum led by Jeremy Barns.
Last August, the 125th anniversary of all-steel church, San Sebastian Basilica was celebrated through its weeklong festival, the Q-festival. Casa Consulado Museum and Library participates by hosting, in partnership with Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp, Inc., a lecture series entitled, “Sulyap sa Quiapo” (A Glance of Quiapo). This was also an opportunity to invite long time and fellow community advocates that has helped shaped Filipino culture and Quiapo community for the better, and to share again their stories and messages about their passion.
“Simula ng Maharlika Life” (The Beginning of Maharlika Life) by Mr. Ian Lucero
Young and creative local artist Mr. Ian Lucero, lead of Maharlika Life, was invited to share his passion for Filipino culture and the pre-hispanic colonial language, “Baybayin”. In the current trend of renewed interest in English calligraphy, his approach of presenting Baybayin with his creativity and graphic skills is as interesting even for the “cool” seeking youth or plain adventurous minds. Behind his passion is a movement to ignite interests for Filipino culture and pride starting from his social circle and eventually branching out to other communities. Inspired by Lucero’s previous experiences with Japanese calligraphy, the newly established group, Maharlika Life can be expected in public through their exhibits and creative enterprise.
On the 118th celebration of Independence Day, Mr. Paul Ituralde, the owner of Casa Consulado, and KKB not just simply celebrated this day as the house opened for the children of Quiapo, last June 12, 2016. Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista at iba pa or simply called as KKB helped for this project, from cleaning the Casa, setting up the designs and audios, from canvassing up to buying the materials needed for the event, and preparing food for the guests. The organization spent almost a month to make this KKK or Kabataan para sa Kalayaan at Kalinangan successful.
If you've think you've visited the nitty gritty parts of old manila, think again.... Lets start from the infamous heart of Manila 1. The worst place to bring your car.
Every street is crowded with vendors and stalls. You’ll end up walking just to get from point A to point B BUT you’ll be surrounded with interesting knick-knacks,souvenirs,and items to see and buy. From the photographer’s haven which is Hidalgo, the handicrafts of you can find under Quezon Bridge, to gadget paradise of Raon. They surely got it all for you!
Iloilo Philippines - Last May 31 prior to the opening of the National Youth Parliament, I and Carl Vincent Quitoriano paid a visit to the ongoing restoration works at the Old Iloilo Provincial Jail, which is soon to be the galleries of the National Museum of the Philippines regional branch in Iloilo.
Following our visit to the National Museum regional branch in Iloilo is a visit to NM's another landmark. The old Jaro Municipal Hall, built in 1934, is designed by renowned architect Juan Arellano, and will be adaptively re-developed as offices of the National Museum regional branch in Iloilo.
Tanghalang Pilipino brings back the acclaimed steampunk musical Mabining Mandirigma with a more powerful ensemble cast and thought-provoking performance, just in time when the country is on the verge of deciding the next set of leaders.
One of the scene in Tanghalang Pilipino' Mabining Mandrigma
Liesl Batucan plays a female Apolinario Mabini who effectively mirrors the struggle of Inang Pilipinas in its quest for sovereignty. With superb acting and enunciation, she stands tall in the proverbial wheelchair of frustration on the Filipinos' stand for freedom. Antonio Fernandez Ferrer, powerful tenor that he is, commands presence with his acting and a voice that easily filled CCP's Little Theater. Alternating with Armand Ferrer is acclaimed performer David Ezra, whose voice and theater credentials fits him well for the Aguinaldo role.
Its been 4 years since we last heard of the Laperal Apartments. The Art-deco building bought by University of the East, reduced to rubble leaving only its original facade left to crumble... But as time passes on, this tragedy might not be a threat after all.
Its been a while since we last heard any updates on the construction of the "New Quinta Market" some say it was all fluff and filler, while others say its something worth the wait.
Recent reports that the AFP Museum located inside Camp Crame will be shutting down soon due to 2 years’ worth of unpaid electricity bills reaching up P1.375 million.
To those who are not aware, the AFP museum is a private foundation handled by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum and Historical Library Foundation Inc. and does not fall under the budget of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Established in 1996, it was to dedicate and promote the AFP’s culture and history as well as military traditions and items of recognition.
Manila, under the administration of Mayor Joseph Estrada continues its massacre of the city’s irreplaceable landmarks. Last year January 7, the PNB building caught on fire due to faulty electrical wiring. The building sustained structural damage and there has been incidents of falling debris the following months. It was declared condemned by the local engineering department and a hazard to the surrounding area.
This year heritage enthusiasts and experts are on the lookout for another wave of heritage massacres, similar to what happened to the Heritage Massacre of September 2014 with the recent El Hogar demolition now imminent, the loss of the Original Savory Chicken restaurant in Escolta, and the city’s plan to retake the Manila Metropolitan theatre from the NCCA.
Mayor Joseph Estrada claims the old PNB building is dangerous to pedestrians and that the age of the building plus last year’s fire had made it impossible for any restoration, to which experts disagree citing that the demolition only opens it to another condo developer to the already ever congested city. Haven’t we had enough of these condos?
Rizal painting inside the National Museum of the Philippines
Its that time of the year again! This May is National Heritage Month! A special occasion for us Filipinos to give love and appreciation to our colourful heritage And in that spirit, The National Museum of the Philippines,
From top, left to right: Calle Real – Iloilo City's historic city center,
The Aduana/Customs House of Iloilo and Muelle Loney,
Saint Anne Church of Molo District,
Smallville Commercial Complex in Mandurriao District,
Nelly Garden,
and the Arroyo Fountain and Casa Real/Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol
Recently the Philippine Department of Tourism launch the new campaign regarding the Iloilo. The said campaign is also part of It's More Fun in the Philippines!
Iloilo is is a highly urbanized city on Panay Island in the Philippines, and the capital city of the province of Iloilo. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area. Iloilo as a Metropolitan Area
Iloilo City being part of Metropolitan Iloilo - Guimaras is considered to be the only officially declared and recognized metropolitan area in Western Visayas as per Presidential Executive Order No. 559 duly signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on August 28, 2006.
Iloilo Landmarks and Tourist sites
Iloilo City's urban planning and architecture reflect the plans of the Spanish and the American colonial administrations. Since Iloilo City is a conglomeration of towns, the districts have their own plazas which are surrounded by establishments of political and ecclesiastical influence, such as churches and old administrative halls. In 1930, Juan M. Arellano of the Bureau of Public Works designed the schematic plan for Iloilo City, which was influenced by Ebenezer Howard's "Garden City.
Here the lastest campaign of Department of Tourism in Iloilo
Vicente Encarnacion Ilustre – Don Vicente obtained a law doctorate at the Universidad Central de Madrid. It was also in Madrid that he associated with other Filipino patriots like Rizal, Plaridel, Naning Ponce, Galicano Apacible and others – whose chief pre-occupation was resolving the seething Philippine situation. He left Madrid via Paris and on January 8, 1900, proceeded to Hong Kong where he accepted the offer by the Mabini cabinet to represent the country in the United States. He was consequently elected Director of Diplomacy in the Central Revolucionaria de Hongkong. In 1913, Vicente became a member of the Philippine Commission under Gov. Gen. Francis Burton Harrison where he served as president of the Committee for Mindanao and Sulu. Thereafter, he became a Senator in the First Senate of the Philippines. He was also instrumental in the installation of two very important public utilities in Taal, that of light and water. He was born in Taal, Batangas on Sept. 6, 1869 and died in Manila on Sept. 27, 1928 at the age of 59. He was married to Doña Rita Marella Villavicencio, one of the children of Eulalio and Gliceria. **
A Walking Tour for the Benefit of Kasa Boix Restoration and Pamana Basic Education Project and Mahal Project
Some treasures hide where you least expect it. Beyond the bombardment of noise and scents that possess the metropolis, who would have thought, one can find a PAGODA proudly standing among the shanty towns? Or grand old mansions, the homes of the powerful, standing like dames with all their beauty and majesty standing ready for the curious and the observant? Who would have guessed that a treasure trove of history and culture hides among the lovely balusters and windows of the many homes, the Kasa Boix, Zamora Mansion and the Padilla House being just some of them, of this district? Or that succulent sights and delights await for those with a taste for color and adventure?
QUIAPO || the mystical, the beautiful
"UNCOVER THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF QUIAPO"
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