The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
National Cultural Property (Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan) An official type of declaration by Philippine heritage agencies that refers to a unique cultural property that possesses outstanding or highly exceptional historical, cultural, artistic, and scientific value, and is also known as Grade I Cultural Property. Isang opisyal na uri ng deklarasyon ng mga ahensyang pang-pamana sa Pilipinas … Read more
Heritage A property imbued with age, such as a tangible object/structure or intangible tradition, that is valued and passed on to posterity. You may want to read: Pook Pamana (Heritage Zone)
Fort Santiago Historical Marker FIRST HISTORICAL MARKERS OF NHCP FORT SANTIAGO Today (May, 7) this 1934 marker of this well-known Manila fortress welcomes the guests as it is strategically placed on a pedestal right after the current main gate. FORT SANTIAGO BUILT OF GUADALUPE VOLCANIC TUFF BY GOVERNOR GOMEZ PEREZ DASMARINAS 1590-1593 IN PLACE OF … Read more
Roxas Boulevard Malate Laid down based on plans by Daniel Burnham to create a scenic seaside boulevard connecting Manila and Cavite City and Naval Base. Originally called Cavite Boulevard before being renamed Dewey Boulevard after Commodore George Dewey who defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in 1898. Completed up to Malate at Harrison Boulevard … Read more
Puente entre Ilo-ilo y Jaro / Bridge between Ilo-ilo and Jaro The iron bridge built and erected over this river, called Tabucan, was destroyed by a tremendous hurricane, and a provisional bridge was built over it. Near the bridge is Casa Real, the seat of government in Iloilo. It is a magnificent building of modern … Read more