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Palacio del Gobernador Manila (History) The location of the residence of the governors-general changed several times. The main residence that served the longest, was the Palacio del Gobernador. The first governors resided in Fort Santiago. In 1599, a new palace for the governor was built near the fort. The palace had wide windows, two floors, … Read more
Bicol International Airport THE ‘MOST SCENIC GATEWAY’ IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO COMPLETION! The much-anticipated Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay has reached 70.89% OVERALL PROGRESS RATE! As of 30 November 2020, Package 2A of the airport development project, which covers the construction of landside facilities and other buildings, is 85.97% complete. Meanwhile, … Read more
Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Project The ongoing construction of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge. The 710-meter bridge project will connect Intramuros at Solano Street and Riverside Drive and Binondo at San Fernando bridge with a viaduct structure over Estero de Binondo. Its target completion is 2021. The bridge is 50% complete as of February 4, 2021. The bridge can … Read more
Loboc Church Bohol Built in the early 17th century, the St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church in the town of Loboc is one of the oldest structures in stone in Bohol. It was declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as National Cultural Treasure in 2010. National Cultural Treasures are cultural properties – unique … Read more
Biliran Road Project In Biliran, DPWH implemented a Php 92 million access road project leading to a potential tourism destination. The access road aims to help bring tourists to Germohenes Falls in Barangay Pinangumhan, Biliran Town. The road project covers a total length of 2.9 kilometers. Source: @PIADesk via Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales (Office … Read more