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Escolta Manila Did you know that? Escolta is one of Manila’s oldest street, named from the Spanish word escoltar, which means “to escort.” From the 1800s to the late 1990s, Escolta was the principal business and commercial area of Manila. Escolta was born because of a successful urban development that grew to encompass a large … Read more

The National Museum of the Philippines features an immovable cultural treasure in the Visayas’ island province of Negros Oriental. An architectural heritage built near the seaboard of the Bohol Sea, the Parish Church of San Agustin, also known as Bacong Church is a Spanish colonial church architecture introduced by the Augustinian Recollects. Bacong Church Architectural … Read more

Marble Location in the Philippines The Philippines has marble deposits in Romblon, Mindoro, Panay, Palawan, Marinduque, Cebu, Catanduanes, Negros, Samar, Bulacan, and Rizal. Marble is a metamorphic rock that is formed from a sedimentary rock. Do you know how these rocks are formed? For starters, there are three types of rocks; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic … Read more

Church of San Andres Apostol Sagñay, Camarines Sur Sagnay’s CHURCH OF SAN ANDRES APOSTOL was established as a Franciscan mission in 1684. Its church was probably the last of a series of several structures built during the Spanish era. You may want to read: Molo Church Mahatao Church

Juan Cailles Monument Yesterday, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Provincial Government of Laguna led the celebration of Gen. Juan Cailles’ 150th birth anniversary. A wreath was offered to Cailles’ monument by MGen Rowen S Tolentino of the Philippine Army who served as guest of honor. Messages were delivered by NHCP Chairman … Read more