Plaza Mercado, Divisoria

Plaza Mercado, Divisoria More than just providing a glimpse of the past, Renacimiento Manila also provides people with a glimpse of a vision for the future. This is a vision for the small plaza right in front of IDES O’Racca Building. A center of commerce, which would benefit from a sliver of greenery and a … Read more

Sariaya Bypass Road now open to the public

The 7.42 km Sariaya Bypass Road will decongest traffic volume along Daang Maharlika by 40%. The project is now open to the public. It will not only provide faster and safer travel for motorists but also allow efficient transport of goods to and from the markets in Southern Luzon. The newly inaugurated Sariaya Bypass Road … Read more

Church of Jasaan

Did you know that the church of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental was built as an attempt to mimic the old San Ignacio Church in Intramuros, Manila? The Immaculate Conception Parish Church, which was built by the Jesuits beginning in 1887 and finished in the early twentieth century, is said to have been an attempt at a … Read more

Sunken Cemetery

Sunken Cemetery Submerged in the waters of Catarman, Camiguin is a Spanish-era cemetery that sank in the aftermath of the 1871 eruption of Mt. Vulcan. At present, the location is marked by a giant white cross. The old town of Catarman, Camiguin was one of the places that suffered in the 1871 eruption of Mt. … Read more

Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, a National Historical Landmark, was built in 1845 as a burial space for the town’s elite. It served as a meeting place for Filipino soldiers in the revolution against Spain, as well as a hideout for guerillas in World War II. The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery in Laguna was built in 1845 … Read more