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      • Church of Our Lady of Pillar, Mina, Iloilo
      • St Anthony Abbott Church, Tubungan, Iloilo
    • St Nicholas of Tolentino, Lambunao, Iloilo
    • St Michael the Archangel Church, San Miquel, Iloilo
    • St William Church, Passi City, Iloilo
    • St Joaquin Church, San Joaquin, Iloilo
    • St John the Baptist, Dingle, Iloilo.
  • Churches 2
    • St John the Baptist, Jordan, Guimaras Island
    • St John Church, Anini-Y, Antique.
    • San José de Placer Church, Iloilo City, Iloilo
    • St Anthony of Padua Church, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
    • Santa Monica Church, the First Church on Panay Island.
    • Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Zaragga, Pototan.
  • Churches 3
    • Notre Dame Basilica a majestic, historic church in Montreal
    • St James the Greater Church, Maasin, Iloilo
    • St Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Cabatuan, Iloilo. One of the oldest & perhaps largest church in Panay.
    • The Church of St Fergus!
    • Church of St Anne, the old and incredibly beautiful Feminist Church, Molo, Iloilo
    • The historic, old Basilica Minore of “The Black Nazarene” , The Quiapo Church, Manila
    • Basilica del Señor Caido, Monserrate, Bogotà
  • Churches 4
    • Notre Dame de Bon Secours, Montréal, Québec.
    • St Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Guimbal, Iloilo, simply marvelous!
    • Immaculate Conception of Mary Church, Calinog, Iloilo. A historically important church.
    • The Old, Historic Ave Maria Shrine & Balaan Bukid, Guimaras Island.
    • Santa Cruz Church, Our Lady of Pillar, Manila
    • Notre Dame Basilica, Ottawa, Canada. A National Historic Treasure
  • Churches 5
    • St Catherine of Alexandria Church, Leon, Iloilo. Beautiful, old and historically significant.
    • St Jerome Church, Duenas, Iloilo. A historic and significantly important church.
      • St Jerome Church’s Gardens, Dueñas, Iloilo. The Gardens around this historic church.
    • The Old, Historic Ave Maria Shrine, Balaan Bukid and Pagtaltal, Guimaras.
    • Our Mother of Perpetual Help Shrine, Parañaque
    • The Church of Sta Barbara, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, the Historic Cradle of Independance in the Visayas
      • P50-million restoration of Sta. Barbara church, convent.
    • San José Church home of the Bamboo Organ, Las Piñas.
  • Churches 6
    • Our Lady of Candles, Jaro Cathedral in Iloilo
    • Whitney Memorial Church, Riverside, Ontario
    • Immaculate Conception Church, Oton, Iloilo. An interesting chapter in history.
      • A “re-visit” to the old, historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Ogtong (Oton), Iloilo
      • Something new on Oton’s Old Church
      • Immaculate Conception Church, Oton, Iloilo – a follow-up
      • Oton’s Old Church: An interesting report and more photos of the Old Oton Church
      • Oton Church, construction project update
    • St John the Baptist Church, Igbaras, Iloilo. The first church opened in 1763
    • 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake destroys many Old Historic Church in Southern Philippines.
    • San Vicente Ferrer Church, Leganes, Iloilo, A Jaro Diocesan Shrine.
  • Churches 7
    • Manhard Methodist Church, Ontario East
    • San Sebastian Church in Quiapo, Manila
    • Saint John of Sahagun Church, Tigbauan, Iloilo. A most interesting, historically important church.
    • St Augustine Church. The Original 16th Century Mission Churches at Ermita & Dumangas, Iloilo
    • St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong – a historically significant Monument of Hong Kong.
      • The historically important St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong
    • San Isidro de Labrador Church, Buenavista, Guimaras
    • 3 or 4 Saints from New France (Old Canada) in the 1600 and 1700s
  • Churches 8
    • Imus Cathedral, Imus, Manila
    • St John the Baptist Church, Lyn, Ontario
    • St Thomas of Villanueva Church, Alimodian, Iloilo. Very Interesting!
    • St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.
    • St Julian of Cuenca Church, Janiuay, Iloilo. A church of exceptional heritage interest.
    • Santo Niño de Arevalo Church, Villa de Arevalo, Iloilo
    • The Manila Cathedral prior to the 1863 Earthquake
  • Feast Days
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miagao’s Church of St Thomas of Villanueva.
    • San Agustin Church, A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Manila
    • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Ruins of Mater Dei at Macau. A truly great historical treasure.
    • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, On the Road to the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa
  • “HP’s Audio Books”
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        • Hans Christian Anderson’s The Emperor’s New Clothes and 4 others of his most popular fairy tales
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        • William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice
        • Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
        • Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare
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        • Baroness Orczy’s The Scarlet Pimpernel
        • Baroness Orczy’s I will Repay, A Scarlet Pimpernel Adventure
      • HP’s Audio Books by: Geoffrey Chaucer
        • The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
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        • The Fables of Aesop, the slave and storyteller.
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        • The Young Trailers by Joseph Alexander Altsheler
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    • Big Bands
      • Big Band Serenade for Saturday, September 6th, 2014
      • Les Brown with Doris Day in this week’s Big Band Serenade
      • Big Band Serenade with Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra
      • Peggy Lee, Big Band Serenade
      • Ina Ray Hutton, a Female Big Band Leader
      • Eddie Duchin his Life & Music
    • The Crooners
      • Frank Sinatra’s Nothing but the Best!
      • Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable Songs
      • Dean Martin’s Greatest Hits
      • Al Martino, The Very Best
      • Matt Munro’s Hits
    • Filipino Artists
      • Jose Mari Chan, Christmas Songs
      • Jose Mari Chan
        • Jose Mari Chan, Hits
      • Imelda Papin
        • Imelda Papin, Her Greatest Hits
      • Victor Wood
        • Victor Wood, Best Selected Hits
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      • Claire dela Fuente
        • Claire dela Fuente, Her Best Songs
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      • Freddie Aguilar
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      • Regine Velasquez
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        • Regine Velasquez, 18 Greatest Hits
        • Regine 2001
      • Joey Albert
        • Joey Albert’s Greatest Hits
      • Angeline Quinto
        • Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon by Angeline Quinto
      • Erik Santos
        • Erik Santos, Nonstop
      • Bruno Mars
        • The Best of Bruno Mars
      • “Others”
        • Bisayan Songs
        • Asin Greatest Hits Songs
        • Classic Female Tagalog Love Song Selection
    • It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll
      • The Rolling Stones
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        • The Rolling Stone Greatest Hits
        • Forty Licks, Great Hits
        • GRRR!
        • The Rolling Stone Live in Philadelphia 2013
        • The Rolling Stones Best Of Volume 1 1963-1967
        • The Rolling Stones, Rock in Río LISBOA 2014
      • AC/DC
        • AC/DC – Greatest Hits 2011 (Full Album)
        • AC/DC ‘No Bull’ full concert live from Plaza de Toros Madrid
        • AC/DC live at Munich, Stiff Upper Lip 2001
        • AC/DC’s Greatest Hits Collection
        • AC/DC Live in Munich 2001 Full Concert
      • Pink Floyd
        • The Pink Floyd Tribute Show, Live From Liverpool
        • Pink Floyd Live in Philadelphia 19th Sep 1987 – FULL SHOW with Echoes!
        • Pink Floyd – Live at Venice 1989
        • Best Pink Floyd Songs – Pink Floyd’s Greatest Hits
        • Pink Floyd the endless river, Greatest Hits Compilation
      • ZZ Top
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        • Zz Top – Greatest Hits Collection (Full Album)
        • ZZ Top – Greatest Hits (Full Album)
        • ZZ Top Fandango [Full Album]
        • ZZ Top – ‘Tres Hombres’ (Full Album)
        • ZZ Top Tejas (Full Album)
        • ZZ TOP – Afterburner (Full Album) 1985
        • ZZ Top – Antenna (Full Album) 1994
  • On the Road Again!
    • On the Road Again! The Mountains of Bucari
    • On the Road Again with Willie Nelson
      • On the Road Again with Willie Nelson
    • On the Road Again! Basang Basa, The Coral Paradise Resort
      • “On the Road Again” The Basang Basa Coral Paradise. Part 1
      • “On the Road Again!” – Basang Basa Resort, The Coral Paradise, San Joaquin. The Conclusion, Episode 2
      • Another Basang Basa Expedition – Episode 3
    • On the Road Again! One of my absolute favourite Restaurants in Iloilo is…
    • On the Road Again! The Old, Historic Churches of Guimaras Island
    • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings Series.
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 1
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 2
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 2.5
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 3
      • St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong. On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 4
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 5
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 6 – Macau!
      • The first of two significant & historic “Churches” in Macau! On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 7
      • The second of two significant & historic “Churches” in Macau! On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 8
      • On the Road Again! The Hong Kong, Kowloon & Macau Wanderings; Part 9 – Homeward Bound
    • On the Road Again! In Ontario East & Québec
      • Brockville’s Oasis of tranquility and relaxation at the historical Blockhouse Island
      • Historic Brockville, a history walk.
      • On the Road Again! Discovering ‘Old Montreal’
      • The Battle of Crysler’s Farm – War of 1812
      • On the Road Again. A Superb, Historical Sunset Cruise of Discovery in the 1,000 Islands
      • Pink Pills for Pale People – the all too brief story of George T. Fulford
      • On the Road Again! Pioneer Life in Canada in the 1860’s. A visit to Upper Canada Village.
      • 1000 Islands Parkway, On the Road Again
    • On the Road Again. Is Israel our possible major destination for 2015?
    • On the Road to Janiuay, again!
    • On the Road to Ottawa, Canada’s Capital City
      • Exploring Confederation Square in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital.
    • On the Road to Guimaras Island
    • On the Road to Pan-ay
    • On the Road to Janiuay
    • On the Road to Leon
      • On the Road to the Vegetable Market in Leon
    • On the Road to Tigbauan
    • On the Road to Anini-Y and Beyond…
    • On the Road to St Joaquin
    • On the Road to Tubugnan
    • On the Road to Nogas Island
      • There’s a project to help restore the coral reef at Nogas Island.
    • Places & Things
      • People, Places & Things
  • The Explorers
    • The Explorers: Jacques Cartier – discovers Canada
      • The Explorations of Jacques Cartier 1534 to 1542, Part 1      
      • Jacques Cartier & his 2nd Voyage 1536 & 1536
      • Jacques Cartier’s 3rd Voyage, discovery & settlement 1541-1542
    • Magellan, Elcano & Pigafetta: The First to Circumnavigate the World
      • Magellan Circumnavigates the World, Part 1
      • Magellan, Discovers Philippines & then Dies in Battle. Part 2
    • Early History
      • The Early History of the Philippines, Part 1
      • The Early History of the Philippines, Part 2
      • Spanish Expeditions to the Philippines, Part 1
      • Spanish Expeditions to the Philippines, Part 2
      • Attempted Conquest by Chinese.
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    • Visita Iglesia ’13 in English
    • Visita Iglesia ’14 in English
    • Bisita Iglesia ’14 in Ilonggo
    • Visita Iglesia ’14 in Tagalog
    • Simbang Gabi ’14 On-Line
  • The Art Gallery
    • JB Ducharme Folk Artist
      • Fergus JN Ducharme, Edmonton, Alberta
      • Fergus JM Ducharme, Iloilo, Philippines
    • Noël’s Gallery
    • Jun’s Gallery
    • Diane’s Gallery
  • Historic People, Places, Things & Events
    • Historic People
      • Friar Martin de Rada
      • President Ramon Magsaysay – A Leader and Champion of the People!
        • A new find about the tragedy of Ramon Magsaysay
        • Something new on the Late President Magsaysay
      • General Adriano D. Hernandez
      • Martyrdom of a People’s Leader – Andres Bonifacio
      • General Macario Peralta Jr.
      • Dr. William’s Pink Pills for Pale People
      • Three Popes, Two Saints
      • A Memorial for the Disappeared
      • García Jofre de Loaísa and Andres de Urdaneta
    • Historic Places
      • The Don Rosendo Mejica Museum & Residence, Buluarte, Molo, Iloilo
      • The historic, old & rundown Sanson Mansion, Buluarte, Molo, Iloilo
      • Ledesma Lacson Mansion Ruins in Talisay City
      • The Yusay-Consing Mansion, Molo, Iloilo
      • The old, historic 12th Century Château de Biron and its Chapel, Dordogne, France
      • The Enchanting, Historic Doors of Dordogne
      • The Bonifacio Trial House
      • Remember the Old Iloilo Airport?
      • The Little Blue Church
    • Historic Things
      • We’ve been asked, what is Tabique?
    • Historic Events
      • 116th Anniversary of Independence.
      • D Day, June 6, 1944 – a Canadian Perspective.
      • The Great Bohol & Cebu Earthquake of October 2013
        • A Review of the Great Bohol & Cebu Earthquake of 2013
        • The actual collapse of the Santo Nino Belfry captured on ABS CBN News
        • Now we have an amazing view of the Fault in Bohol.
        • HabagatCentral.com records the tragedy of 15.10.13
        • Basilica Minore de Santo Nino post earthquake.
        • Baclayon’s Church several months before the earthquake of October 2013.
        • The Historic Churches of Bohol, a very moving & interesting presentation.
        • A sobering look at what if…
      • Happy Independence Day, Philippines!
      • November 8, 2013 SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA
        • Typhoon Yolanda, Part 1
        • Typhoon Yolanda, Part 2
        • Typhoon Yolanda, Part 3
        • The Disaster that is Typhoon Yolanda, Part 4
        • Typhoon Yolanda in Pictures
    • Our Favourites
      • HistoricPhilippines judged the top Expat Blog in the Philippines for 2013
      • The 39 Historic Churches we have visited since January 2012.
      • Your Most Popular Church Visits – Part 1
      • Your Most Popular Church Visits – Part 2
      • Your Most Popular Church Visits – Part 3
      • Top 10 Downloaded Photos
  • Slideshares
    • HIstoric Homes
      • The historic Yusay-Consing Mansion, Molo, Iloilo
    • The Churches
      • The 1000+ Year Old Historic Church of Saint Nicholas, Trémolat, France.
      • Revisiting the Church of Santa Monica, Home of the Big Bell, Panay, Capiz
      • Montreal’s Majestic and Historic Basilica of Notre-Dame.
      • Revisiting the old, historic Feminist Church in Molo, Iloilo
      • The magnificent old, historic Quiapo Church, the Church of the Black Nazarene, Manila
      • Another visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Miagao, Iloilo
      • The First Church in Montreal dates to 1673, it was established by Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys and this is it!
      • An intriguing Church. Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Manila (known as Santa Cruz Church)
      • The Basilica Minore de El Señor Caido, Monserrate, Bogota, Columbia
      • The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Baclaran, Manila
      • The Unique & Historically Significant Bamboo Church, Las Pinas, Manila
      • The Historic Metropolitan Cathedral of Jaro, Iloilo City
      • The old, historic Our Lady of the Pillar Church, The Imus Cathedral, Imus, Cavite, Manila
      • The Unique, beautiful, historic and very old Church of San Sebastian in Quiapo, Manila
      • The small and interesting Church of St James the Greater, Maasin, Iloilo
      • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic 400 + year old San Augustine Church in Manila
    • On the Road Again
      • The Battle of Crysler’s Farm – War of 1812
      • A Relaxing Sunday Afternoon Drive of discovery along the historic 1,000 Islands Parkway
    • The Explorers
      • Cartier’s First Voyage of Discovery 1534
      • The Explorations of Jacques Cartier 1534 to 1542, Part 2      
      • Cartier’s 3rd Voyage of Discovery and Settlement, 1541 – 1542
      • Magellan, Elcano & Pigafetta, Episode 1: The First to Circumnavigate the World
      • The Explorers, Magellan, Elcano & Pigafetta. Discovery of the Philippines, Death of Magellan and The Survivor’s Return to Spain. Episode 2
  • Quick References
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