Revealing the History and Heritage of the Philippines: One Post at a Time
The history of Oslob is often overlooked by those who are not invested in it, most tourists have become accustomed to seeing whale sharks as the main attraction in Oslob, located about 100 kilometers south of Cebu City. Other attractions include its pristine waters, numerous resorts, and the Oslob plaza…
This is a story from the town of Moalboal, Cebu, World War 2 in Cebu.During the Japanese occupation of Cebu from 1942 to 1945, the province became a stronghold of guerrilla resistance. The Japanese Burning of Moalboal was a cruel moment in the chapters of World War 2 in Cebu.…
Among the works that Natl. Artist Napoleon Abueva has produced, one is a cross at SMSC. At the chapel of Seminario Mayor de San Carlos in Cebu stands a monumental crucifix created by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, the acclaimed Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture. A native of Bohol, Abueva broke…
Balay ni Tan Juan stands proudly in the heart of Bago City, Negros Occidental, as one of the most important symbols of the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This elegant ancestral home, built in the late 19th century, was once the residence of General Juan Anacleto Araneta—the visionary leader…
One of the lesser known facts of Spanish colonial-era churches in the Philippines are that prominent families, and priests, can be buried inside the church as can be seen in (Boljoon, Cebu; Carcar, Cebu) and in Talisay Church, Cebu – an unknown part of Talisay church history. Located in a…
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…
