“Historic old Spanish church” would probably be most unlikely on anyone’s mind when hearing of Makati City, which conjures images of tall skyscrapers and establishments such as elite malls and posh hotels or restaurants. But, believe it or not, such a church exists in this city: the Nuestra Señora de Gracia parish church. The parish […]
Bohol with its natural sights and adventure sites is also rich in history. Who would have thought that the country’s tenth largest island with its kind and friendly people is also famous for holding the longest revolt in Philippine history, when Francisco Dagohoy led an 85-year rebellion against the Spaniards? But the link between Bohol […]
In the annual survey conducted by Travel and Leisure magazine , Boracay was voted World's Best Island Overall for 2012 beating such famous holiday destinations like Bali in Indonesia, Maui in Hawaii and Santorini in Greece. Yes, the Philippines' best kept secret is no longer hush hush and is now top of the sand heap. […]
“Rising tall and majestic in the highest point of Caleruega is the Transfiguration Chapel. From here one can behold the expanse of Caleruega and witness the glorious opus of radiant nature – a symphony of sky, tree, and the distant hills of Batulao. Like St. Peter during Jesus’ transfiguration, anyone who experiences such splendor of […]
Probably one of the most popular venues for church weddings is San Agustin Church in Manila’s Intramuros area. Situated about two blocks behind the Manila Cathedral along General Luna Street, San Agustin Church is considered the oldest church in the Philippines. Built in 1571, it was the first church erected by the Augustinian Order, the […]
With Santuario de San Jose serving the eastern portion of the Greenhills area in San Juan City, another church was set of up to serve the western portion: Mary the Queen Parish. Located along Madison Street, near the corner of Washington Street which is parallel to Ortigas Avenue, Mary the Queen Parish is one of […]
As one cruises down along South Luzon Expressway, specifically in the Magallanes area, one cannot help but get quite a view of a magnificent structure in white, consisting of several layers of pointed arches that somehow is distantly reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House, only this one is topped with a single cross. The structure […]
When people talk of Greenhills, what else but shopping comes into mind? But many are also aware of the posh private subdivisions located in and around the area, particularly those in Mandaluyong and San Juan cities. Aside from the preference for shopping, however, people, especially couples, have been constantly seeking out a venue at the […]
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. Two iconic landmarks of the western world, almost a world away from the Philippines, yet they share one thing in common with our country: the San Sebastian Church in Manila, whose constructional materials were all designed and provided by French engineer […]
