Counting how Kasa Boix has lasted through timeAugust 24, 2021 · Historic buildingsARCHITECTURE An architecture is a reflection of the expression and values of the people, on what they find important and how they show it in physical form. It shows…
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Historic buildings, churches, local culture and people from the Heritage Is People blog. These articles retain their original publication dates and source links.
Historic buildings
Counting how Kasa Boix has lasted through timeAugust 24, 2021 · Historic buildings
Casa de Memoria pays tribute to Philippine paintersMay 12, 2020 · Historic buildingsSegundo, the 20th auction for Lhuillier-managed Casa de Memoria presents close to 300 lots of fine European objets d’art and collectibles. The online auction complet…
Palacio de Memoria offers virtual tourApril 21, 2020 · Historic buildingsArt and history enthusiasts can now go on a virtual tour of Palacio de Memoria formerly know as Villaroman Mansion , the resplendent Colonial Revival mansion, and ma…
The newly restored pre-war Jaro Municipal buildingApril 7, 2017 · Historic buildingsThe 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 Na…
The Old Iloilo Provincial Jail And The Future National Museum IloiloJune 20, 2016 · Historic buildingsIloilo 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 a…
Future National Museum - Iloilo : Old Jaro Municipal HallJune 20, 2016 · Historic buildingsFollowing 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…
First in HIP : We thought you were gone... Laperal Apartments RestorationFebruary 17, 2016 · Historic buildingsLaperal Apartments facade 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 l…
RISING FROM THE ASHES: The New Quinta MarketFebruary 10, 2016 · Historic buildingsIts 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…
A Veteran’s Last Stand: Goodbye AFP Museum???February 3, 2016 · Historic buildingsRecent 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.…
The Massacre continues: Demolishing the Old PNB buildingFebruary 1, 2016 · Historic buildingsOld PNB Building in Escolta Manila, under the administration of Mayor Joseph Estrada continues its massacre of the city’s irreplaceable landmarks. Last year January…
APPROACHING PACO STATION: The Revival of Manila’s Grand CentralJanuary 18, 2016 · Historic buildingsThe 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 tachy…
The New Look of Villaroman MansionApril 14, 2015 · Historic buildingsThe Villaroman Mansion is one of the most interesting heritage mansions along Roxas Boulevard and it is now being restored. Rumour has it that this house was formerl…
Artist's Rendition of the Proposed Rizal Cultural Shrine Manila, 1963April 10, 2015 · Historic buildingsPhoto shows the completed artist rendition of the proposed Rizal Cultural Shrine that was supposed to be constructed in 1963 during the centennial of the birth of Jo…
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, ca. early 20th centuryApril 10, 2015 · Historic buildingsThe YMCA came to the Philippines in 1898. When the American Army in Manila moved to Fort William McKinley in February, 1905, an independent association for Manila wa…
The Legendary Chong Hock Tong Temple DemolishedMarch 24, 2015 · Historic buildingsIn the 1850s the Chong Hock Tong Temple was built in the cemetery. As most other Chinese temples built in earlier years were located in and around the suburb of Bind…
Vicente Ilustre Mansion in QuiapoMarch 13, 2015 · Historic buildingsWho is Vicente Ilustre? Vicente Encarnacion Ilustre – Don Vicente obtained a law doctorate at the Universidad Central de Madrid. It was also in Madrid that he associ…
An exclusive look at the Apostolic NunciatureJanuary 16, 2015 · Historic buildingsSIMPLE AND ELEGANT. This is how the Apostolic Nunciature looks like. Written by Stephen John Pamorada An exclusive look at the Apostolic Nunciature (designed by Nati…
Burke Apartments In DangerJanuary 14, 2015 · Historic buildingsAiry courtyard inside the Burke House in Quiapo, Manila, as seen in this photo I took last Friday, Feast of the Black Nazarene. Residents celebrated the feast with a…
Kasa Boix Open HouseJanuary 7, 2015 · Historic buildingsEveryone is invited to visit the KASA BOIX this coming Friday, Feast of the Black Nazarene! There will be a small exhibit on the Black Nazarene and Quiapo at the Kas…
Former PNB headquarters on fireJanuary 7, 2015 · Historic buildingsOn January 7, 2015. Sometime at 2am, the Old PNB building at the historic street of Escolta, which is also served as the Old City College of Manila caught on fire. A…
Save the Burke ApartmentsJanuary 7, 2015 · Historic buildingsOne of the project of the Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp, “The Save the Burke Apartments” project is a mission to safeguard and protect the Burke Accessoria fro…
First Solar-Powered Heritage House In ManilaDecember 7, 2014 · Historic buildingsWe can probably claim that Kasa Boix is the FIRST SOLAR-POWERED HERITAGE HOUSE at least in Manila. Here some of the preview inside the Kasa Boix. Outside Kasa Boix I…
Churches and sacred places
Willy Layug of Betis carved the wooden bas relief of St. James the Moor Slayer (Matamoros) of Fort Santiago in IntramurosJuly 26, 2017 · Churches and sacred placesMain gate of Fort Santiago Intramuros, Manila Did you know that Kapampangan sculptor Willy Layug of Betis carved this wooden bas relief of St. James the Moor Slayer…
A Very Short History Of The Colegio De San JoseApril 7, 2015 · Churches and sacred placesIn 1601, the Rector of the Colegio de Manila i , Fr. Pedro Chirino, organized the Colegio de San Jose to serve as the former’s extension school.ii The Colegio iii ,…
Heritage Alert : St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church an on-going obstructionApril 1, 2015 · Churches and sacred placesSt. Aloysius Gonzaga Church popularly know as San Luis Gonzaga Church is one of the oldest churches you will find in the culinary capital of the Philippines, Pampan…
First in HIP : San Ignacio Church ReconstructionMarch 29, 2015 · Churches and sacred placesSan Ignacio Church is one of the oldest churches you will find inside the beautiful Walled City of Intramuros. The San Ignacio Church facade (c) credit to the owner…
Should St. Paul Cathedral in San Pablo, Laguna have paletada?March 16, 2015 · Churches and sacred placesThe Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit, also known as the San Pablo Cathedral, it was first established by the Augustinian friars in 1586, second churc…
Culture, people and places
Exploring Quiapo's Timeless Heritage: A Journey through Culture and HistoryJanuary 8, 2024 · Culture, people and placesStep into the rich tapestry of Quiapo's history with the Special Quiapo Heritage Walk on January 6, 2024. Renacimiento Manila and Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp…
Last Known Binukot in Panay Bukidnon Tribe of Calinog has passed awayAugust 2, 2017 · Culture, people and placesThe 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, 201…
Sulyap sa Quiapo at Casa ConsuladoOctober 25, 2016 · Culture, people and placesLast August, the 125th anniversary of all-steel church, San Sebastian Basilica was celebrated through its weeklong festival, the Q-festival. Casa Consulado Museum an…
10 Reasons Why You Should Never Visit QuiapoJune 28, 2016 · Culture, people and placesQuiapo Church 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…
Art in Quiapo? The Padilla Art GalleryFebruary 1, 2016 · Culture, people and placesFor most people Quiapo and Art are not two words you’ll see together in one sentence, but for us its an amazing sight to see! Padilla house facade 2016 is a new year…
Discover Iloilo, Discover PhilippinesMarch 13, 2015 · Culture, people and placesFrom 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, Sm…
10 things you need to know about KapampangansFebruary 25, 2015 · Culture, people and placesSo you want to live in Pampanga, or room with a Kapampangan, or even marry a Kapampangan? Prepare for a bumpy ride! Here are tips to help you survive the company o…
2014 Pasko marks the Quiapense’s heartDecember 15, 2014 · Culture, people and places2014 Pasko marks the Quiapense’s heart Written by Abigail Ko, Edited by Charmaine Yves Chong (volunteers) and Photos by Axl Guinto Facade of Kasa Boix with the Parol…
Lakbay Lakaran : Ang Quiapo at mga PaniniwalaOctober 14, 2014 · Culture, people and placesOrganized by Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista, an NGO composed of students and young professionals who aims to spread heritage awareness, the tour went through the bac…
Lakbay Lakaran || Ang QUIAPO at ang mga PaniniwalaSeptember 14, 2014 · Culture, people and placesA Walking Tour for the Benefit of Kasa Boix Restoration and Pamana Basic Education Project Some treasures hide where you least expect it. Beyond the bombardment of n…
Jane Jacob's Malate Tour by Carlos CeldranAugust 26, 2014 · Culture, people and placesLast 4 May 2014 KKB accompanied CARLOS CELDRAN in his Jane Jacob's tour around downtown Manila with our kundiman music. About Jane Jacobs Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was…
KKB Goes to Las Casas Filipinas de AcuzarAugust 26, 2014 · Culture, people and placesLast 25 May 2014 our group, Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista Inc, were offered a free tour of the place courtesy of Jam Acuzar, (one of our good benefactors , whose f…
Hermano Pule and History of Lakbay Lakaran sa QuiapoAugust 25, 2014 · Culture, people and placesHermano Pule and Lakbay Lakaran sa Quiapo Written by Abigail Ko, Axl Guinto and Photos by Mark John Dañas Hermano Pule, also known as Apolinario de la Cruz It was a…
