APPROACHING PACO STATION: The Revival of Manila’s Grand Central

The facade of Paco PNR Station

A sprawl of heritage news went off as 2016 came to our calendars, from the “Manila’s Grand Dame” the Metropolitan Theater to the tachycardiac news on the stealthy demolition of “Manila’s Jewel” the El Hogar Filpino. These structures have been silent the past year but perhaps it’s time to light up and share the historical spotlight to our next contender, the what was planned to be “Manila’s Grand Central Station” the Paco Train Station.

This May is National Heritage Month

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,

Yugyugan para sa Kultura ng Bayan collaboration with NCCA and Ballet Manila

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman, Prof. Felipe M. De Leon Jr., and OIC-executive director Adelina M. Suemith, will lead the entire nation in a “dance rally” in numerous parts of the country to celebrate International Dance Day and National Dance Week as well as to drum up awareness on cultural heritage.

The Yugyugan para sa Kultura ng Bayan is organized by the NCCA’s National Committee on Dance (NCD) headed by Josefina Guillen, and it will happen on April 29, 2015, simultaneously in various sites that include Angeles City in Pampanga,  Cebu City, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro City,  and Manila among others.

PISTAHAN: 120 to 120

Let's have a chill gathering and jamming inside the house as we look forward to its upcoming 120th anniversary and launch some exciting projects and activities. We will also start counting down 120 days on April 26 before Boix's big birthday celebration. Bring some friends, pika-pikas for sharing, and probably bring your own musical instruments or prepare some songs as we sing our hearts out and celebrate for the love of heritage!

Arch. Ting Elected New President of KKB Board

Manila: Former KKB Corporate Secretary Arch. Michelle Ting has been elected by the Board of Trustees as the new president of the Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp. Lugar, Inc. (KKB) during its First Regular Meeting on 19 April 2015 in Makati.
The previous presidency was held by socio-anthropologist and social worker Dr. Teresita Obusan, who held the post since 2012.

Michelle Ting is an architect specializing in heritage conservation and restoration, and a fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines. She earned her B.A.in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas, and is presently engaged in the restoration of paintings.

The other elected officers of the board are the following: Allan Martinez, Vice President; Ceciel Rosqueta, Corporate Secretary; Dionne Esteban Caytiles, Treasurer; and Dr. Teresita Obusan and Mark Honrado Trustees.