A treasure is how best to describe this historical home. When you approach this home down the narrow driveway, you are struck by the palette of warm, soft colours that have been used on the home. It is said that in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Interesting & Famous Filipinos
Built in 1928 by Don Celso Ledesma, a confirmed bachelor and haciedero, the home is truly remarkable in that it stands today as it did when it was in its glory days of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. It is … Continue reading
Historic Philippines for all that is Papal in the next few days. There is no need to be going around searching the internet for information and reports on the Pope’s visit to the Philippines. Just bookmark us and make Historic Philippines … Continue reading
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We have just added an interesting ‘Audio Book’ by Davis P. Barrows titled the History of the Philippines. The book was written in the early 1900s and is an interesting document for that reason alone. The commentary is not always, … Continue reading
Filipinas in Art, we submit for your review a gallery of portraits of beautiful Filipinas, painted by two of the greatest artists of the Philippines. The two artists are Fernando Amorsolo and Juan Luna. Amorsolo was the first to be named … Continue reading
We’re looking for various sites in and around the Iloilo City area that we can explore and report on in the pages in the coming months. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please feel free to let us know…Thanks … Continue reading
Here is a selection of Christmas music & songs by the Filipino Icon Jose Mari Chan. click the link to enjoy: “The Rest of the Story” … Continue reading
Post by Fergus JM Ducharme. … Continue reading
We have supplemented our Audio Books section as follows: The HP Audio Book of José Rizal is available at this link: Rizal Audio Book The E-Book of José Rizal in Tagalog is available at this link: Rizal E-Book Tagalog The E-Book … Continue reading
The Yusay-Consing Mansion an old and historic mansion that faces the Town Plaza in Molo, Iloilo. It has fallen into serious disrepair and many thought it was destined for the wreckers ball. Fortunately, the building and property have been bought … Continue reading