Maya-1
Maya-1 is the Philippines’ first cube satellite (CubeSat). It is one of the three CubeSats under the BIRDS-2 project of the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan. You may want to read: Mayang Pula On this day, May 4
Calle Escolta
“Calle Escolta” The artwork (image above) shows another view of Calle Escolta, this time looking east towards the direction of Santa Cruz Church (not shown in the photo). Manilenyos and foreigners alike shop for commodities in the busy streets of Manila’s business district, dubbed here as the “Main Street” of the city. A streetcar or … Read more
Mahatao Church
Mahatao Church DID YOU KNOW that the current Mahatao Church, one of the cultural icons of Batanes, was built in 1873? The original church was built by Dominicans in 1789. The church was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001. Facing the West Philippine Sea in Batan Island in Batanes lies the Spanish colonial Mahatao … Read more
Paco Railway Station
Paco Railway Station Paco Station was the terminus of the Main South Line and the Cavite Line. Built in 1914, the neoclassical station was designed by William Parsons, and was inspired by the Pennsylvania Station of New York City. Damaged during World War 2, the station was repaired and used extensively during the postwar years. … Read more
Molo Church
DID YOU KNOW that the Molo Church in Iloilo City is sometimes called the “women’s church” because of the ensemble of female saints standing on the columns of its nave? The church is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Molo Church is a famous Spanish-colonial church and heritage site in … Read more