The Basilica Minore De San Sebastian or The the Minor Basilica of Saint Sebastian in Manila is one of the many old churches in Manila. The church is remarkable because it is the only church in the Philippines made entirely of Steel and Glass with only the foundation being made…
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Historic Taytay Boni of Iloilo is Restored
One of the most famous heritage structures inn Miag-ao Iloilo is Taytay Boni one of the three heritage bridges in the town. Now enclosed within a small park, this stone bridge’s name was derived from the Ilonggo term taytay (meaning “ bridge”) while “Boni” is the name of its construction foreman…
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Bojo River of Aloguinsan
Among the many heritage sites in Cebu that feature buildings, monuments and churches there are also the Natural sites of Cebu. The many Natural sites in Cebu are not famous not necessarily because of their importance in history but because of their beauty. Humans are attracted to beauty and calm,…
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Restauro Ancestral House of Talisay,Cebu
An ancestral house is a link to the past and this is no different in Talisay City, Cebu. This is where our most famous families originate from, where many of the most important events of their and our lives take place. The past doesn’t have to be unreachable sometimes we…
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The Pink House of Carcar: Mancao Ancestral House
Carcar, Cebu is known as the Heritage city of the south and that is obvious when you arrive in the town proper. From the elegant St Catherine of Alexandria church to the many heritage houses in the Poblacion Carcar deserves its title as the heritage city of the south. Many…
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Demolition of the Tenchavez House
Ancestral houses are part of the roots that bind families together. Ancestral houses are where memories and tragedies are realized and where the history of the family is realized and seen in the physical form. Ancestral houses are not only important because of their influence on the family but important…
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Demolition of the Jereza House
Ancestral houses are part of the roots that bind families together. Ancestral houses are where memories and tragedies are realized and where the history of the family is realized and seen in the physical form. Ancestral houses are not only important because of their influence on the family but important…
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The World War 2 Marston Mat in Cebu
The logistic side of World War 2 is often overlooked as to some it is boring and dull compared to the engagements and sacrifices during battle. Though this is the case the Logistic side of World war 2 is what runs the war machine which let each side continue it,…
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Lesser Known Carcar Ancestral Houses
I have written about carcar many many times in this blog, be it the Watchtowers of Tuyom and Ocana or the Church. Carcar is and always will be my favorite heritage town in Cebu, though i have another favorite outside of Cebu. Carcar is the largest and most complete heritage…
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History of Boljoon Church
Boljoon is a large municipality 90 kilometers south of Cebu city with a population of around 19,000, the town has a very rich and long history. This is a short history of the church of Boljoon. The first records of Boljoon being mentioned was when Boljoon was a visita of…
