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Oldest Parks: Mehan Gardens and Luneta Park During the late 1700s, the suburbs immediately outside Intramuros were demolished, leaving a vast empty field. In 1820, work was completed on a small promenade south of Intramuros along the seaside. This became known as the Paseo de Luneta. Together with the nearby Bagumbayan Field (containing barracks and … Read more

Pagatpatan It’s high tide at the beach in Sta. Filemona, Alburquerque, Bohol. Locals call their place Sta. Fe. Located in Purok 1, the beach is called “Pagatpatan” owing to the type of mangrove growing abundantly in the area. Do you know that mangrove forests are carbon-rich ecosystems? Mangrove forests are Marine Protected Areas as they … Read more

Oldest Educational Institutions in Manila University of Santo Tomas, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and Colegio de Santa Isabel. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas was established in 1611, making it the oldest operational university in the Western tradition in Asia. The Colegio de San Juan de Letran was established in 1620 … Read more

The following are the only Historical Markers of the Philippines with inscriptions in 3 languages: Markers for the Chamber of Commerce in Intramuros Mansion House in Baguio Markers at the Malolos Cathedral You may want to read: Jose Felipe Del Pan Marker Suluan Marker

Morion Head Mask The morion head mask is central to the Moriones Festival in Marinduque. It is traditionally designed to resemble Caucasian features, specifically that of a Roman legionnaire. A morion mask is usually made out of the wood of dapdap, dita, or santol trees which are abundant in Marinduque. It takes months to carve … Read more