Category Archives: Slideshare

The Old and New Airports in Iloilo!

Finally we were able to visit the site of both the former airport which is now being developed into the New Downtown of Iloilo by Megaworld and the New Iloilo International Airport. You want nostalgia, here it is… to visit … Continue reading →

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The Heritage Yusay-Consing Mansion

This Yusay Consing Mansion, is a building of huge heritage significance in the Molo District of Iloilo City. It had for years been seriously neglected and fell into serious disrepair so much so that the property, once one of the … Continue reading →

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The Orthodox Church in Alaska

The first Orthodox Chapel to be built was built by group of fisheries workers who had settled in Umnak on what is now Unalaska Island in the late 1760’s. The original church is shown in the Alaska State Library’s Heritage Collection … Continue reading →

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Janiuay’s Church of St Julian!

Something strange is going on at St Julian’s Church in Janiuay. We first visited, this church complex in Janiuay during late 2011 or early 2012, it was a thrill at that time and our love affair with it continues. We … Continue reading →

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A Relaxing Sunday Afternoon Drive of discovery along the historic 1,000 Islands Parkway

Just head out and follow the road or as some used to say …just follow your nose…and above all relax and enjoy the day and the scenery. Click the link,  to enjoy our Sunday drive in the country: on “Slideshare“; and … Continue reading →

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The Explorers, Magellan, Elcano and Pigafetta, Episode 2. Re-discovery of the Philippines, Magellan’s Death and The Return.

 

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Magellan, Elcano & Pigafetta, Episode 1: The First to Circumnavigate the World

    This is a story of exploration, privation, mutiny, discovery and war…it is intriquing and extremely interesting. left click the link to read and view: “The Rest of the Story“

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The Explorers, Episode 2, Cartier’s 2nd Voyage of Discovery 1534-1535

Exploring the Quebec City and Montreal Regions. The first white man in those regions. left click the link to view and read: “The Rest of the Story“

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site at Miagao, Iloilo – The Old, Historic Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva.

We re-new our visit to the old, historic Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miagao, Iloilo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and when visiting this area in the Western Visayas it is a must see. left click on … Continue reading →

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Another Achievement for HistoricPhilippines.com

We have just been  informed that we were among  the top 5% of most viewed content on Slideshare in 2013. Thanks to you all, our loyal and supportive followers…we made some very positive progress in 2013 lets hope we can … Continue reading →

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