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DID YOU KNOW that the Molo Church in Iloilo City is sometimes called the “women’s church” because of the ensemble of female saints standing on the columns of its nave? The church is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Molo Church is a famous Spanish-colonial church and heritage site in … Read more

Church of San Vicente Ilocos Sur DID YOU KNOW that the church of San Vicente Ilocos Sur is over 200 years old, built in 1795? The church, dedicated to St. Vincent Ferrer, was built in the Baroque style with a facade made up of two layers of columns separated by ornate architraves. The convoluted cornices … Read more

Second Oldest Church in Cebu DID YOU KNOW that the St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church is the second oldest church in the province of Cebu? The town was founded by Augustinians in 1599, while the current church, which was built in Byzantine or Neo-Mudejar architectural style, was finished in 1875. Get your own set … Read more

Jose Felipe del Pan Marker The National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled the historical markers of “JOSE FELIPE DEL PAN” and “AYUNTAMIENTO” with the Bureau of the Treasury this morning. NHCP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante and OIC-Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo represented the Commission in the simple but meaningful double unveiling. The marker … Read more

Manila’s Tram System TRANSIT TRIVIA During the American colonial period (1899-1946), Manila’s Tram System was expanded and upgraded even further. The Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (MERALCO) bought new electric trams. New tram lines were built all over Manila, with extensions outside of the city, such as those going to Pasig and Pasay. The … Read more