Revealing the History and Heritage of the Philippines: One Post at a Time
Stone speaks in a variety of ways, such as on Bas Reliefs in the Philippines. On many churches in the Philippines, most especially those which were built during the Spanish colonial period are carvings that depict everything from heavenly scenes to requests that go on to live on for centuries.…
The Villamor Ancestral house is one of the oldest houses in the town of Baclayon, Bohol. It was built in the late 19th century by Ciriaco Villamor and Agrifina Buhion, his wife. The house is one of the largest and one of the first in a line of century old…
The house of Dr. Dionisio Niere house is one of the historic ancestral homes in Barangay Poblacion, Boljoon, Cebu. Constructed in 1928, this ancestral residence features a symmetrical facade, where one side mirrors the other. A vestibule extends to the second floor, complemented by traditional capiz windows alongside geometric-patterned ones.…
Capiz Windows, Lampirong, Pios, or Windowpane Oyster is one of the most common type of window material used in the Philippines between the years of 1755-1960.When we see most ancestral houses anywhere in the Philippines from Luzon to Mindanao, we see Capiz being used as windows, integrated into colorful designs,…
This is the initial public release version (IPRV) of The UnknownCebu Heritage Map of Cebu. As a project, this began in 2021 during the height of the pandemic under the initial title “Ancestral House Map of Cebu;” this was expanded in November 2024 to include all manner of heritage sites…
Bantayan island, Cebu is well known for it’s beaches and resorts, but what many are unaware of is the island’s rich history. Along the shores of Santa Fe on the southern coast of the island — where the majority of the beach resorts are owing to the white sand sandbar…
Among the many wonders, both historical and natural, of the enchanting island of Siquijor is one chapel by the river located in Barangay Sabang, Larena, Siquijor. The Chapel itself is of simple make; however, the location of the chapel is what makes the place unique. The small chapel is located…
A Moment in history: Construction of the Garces Ancestral House Circa 1952. The Garces ancestral house is one of the grandest ancestral houses in the City of Talisay, Cebu. It was built from 1951-1955 by Don Vicente Hermosa Garces, a notable Cebuano writer and politician and a native of Talisay…
Schools of the Past – 1940 Boljoon Escuela Catolica This structure is one of the important buildings within the Boljoon Church Complex, which has been acclaimed as a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. Constructed in 1940, as indicated by the relief found at its center, this historic building once…
Bantayan Island, Cebu, is known for its rich natural wonders and abundance in white-sand beaches constantly being flocked to by locals and foreigners alike; however, not many take the time to appreciate the even richer cultural heritage hidden in plain sight. One of the treasures of Bantayan Island is the…
