The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Seminary of Nueva Caceres was founded by the RT. Rev. Domingo Collantes, O.P. Bishop of Nueva Caceres, March 7, 1797. The first building was badly damaged by a typhoon in October 1856 and destroyed by fire on August 22, 1880. The seminary was reconstructed by the RT. Rev. Francisco C. Gainza, O.P., Bishop of … Read more
The Fuente Carriedo or Carriedo Fountain was built in honor of the 18th-century Capitán General of Manila Don Francisco Carriedo Peredo benefactor of Manila’s pipe water system. It was moved three times before its current location at Plaza Santa Cruz, right in front of the Santa Cruz church. You may want to read: The Fountains … Read more
Kaamulan Festival is an ethnic cultural festival held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon in the Philippines. It is said one of the authentic ethnic festivals in the Philippines. You may want to read: Padaraw Festival Sinukwan Festival
Parish Church of Canaman From a mere visita of Nueva Caceres, Canaman became a doctrina during the third Franciscan Chapter meeting held in Manila in June 1583 presided by Fray Pablo de Jesus. This marked the birth of the municipality as a vibrant Christian community. The first concrete church was constructed in the 1590s through … Read more
Immaculate Conception Parish Church, Concepcion, Tarlac Kapampangan Heritage Church This church is the most intact and oldest remaining Kapampangan Heritage Church of the province of Tarlac. This church was built in 1880 in the original Baroque style under the supervision of Father Guillermo Masnou but was renovated to its present Neo-Romanesque style in 1893 under … Read more