Ato

The “Ato” is the religious and political center of the Bontocs. It is where the Council of Elders meets and all decisions for the village are made. Young boys when they reach puberty start to sleep here and receive their education from the elders. It is this Ato system that still gives the Bontocs so … Read more

Traders Building and Zamora House

Traders Building (Yusingco Building/Juan Luna Residencia) and Zamora HouseHERITAGE AT RISK: Ongoing Demolition   Renacimiento Manila, together with its allied heritage organizations, is raising the alarm on the ongoing demolition of two heritage structures, one in Binondo and another in Quiapo. In both cases, the structures being demolished are already a hundred years old. The … Read more

Camarin na Tisa

Camarin na Tisa (Calle Elcano corner Calle Lavezares, San Nicolas) You may want to read: Bahay na Tisa

Ides O’Racca Building

Ides O’Racca Building (M. De Santos Street, San Nicolas) You may want to read: Uy Chaco Building Cham Samco & Sons Inc.