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The Casa Real of Lingayen was built in the mid-19th century. It served as the capital of Pangasinan until 1918. It was used as a school in 1918, a court in the 1930s, and an office of the Japanese force in Lingayen during the second world war. It was again used as a court office … Read more

Mehan Garden Manila The Mehan Garden is known for various reasons and has been around since 1858. Originally referred to as Jardin Botanica, Spanish colonial authorities established this site as a botanical garden outside the walled city. Years after the Spanish reign, American occupiers decided that the Jardin Botanica was no longer suitable to be … Read more

The Porta Vaga Archaeological Site is situated in the hook-shaped peninsula of Cavite City at the province’s northern tip. It is named after the fortified gateway structure called “Porta Vaga” (New Gateway/Pintuang Bago), erected by the Spanish authorities in 1595 and stood until the 1940s before parts of Cavite City were razed during the Second … Read more

Kalanay and Tinigban Caves Early Occupation of Aroroy, Masbate Island An American anthropologist/archaeologist, Wilhelm Solheim II, recovered a significant number of potteries from Kalanay Cave, Aroroy, and Masbate associated with the Early Metal Age. Through a C-14 date obtained from an adjacent site, Kalanay Cave was dated to be 2710±100 BP (Before Present) (Solheim, 1959). … Read more

Camilo Jacob Historical Marker As we celebrate our 123rd Philippine Independence Day, let’s meet one of the Bicolano martyrs. Camilo Jacob, a native of Polangui, Albay, was one of 10 martyrs executed by firing squad at Luneta, Manila, on January 4, 1897. Jacob was a businessman and professional photographer who later became a revolutionary. He … Read more