In remembrance of our Independence Day, let us look on one of the witnesses on how the Philippines struggle over time from different foreign invaders who once desired to conquer and own our country. Intramuros, a city within the walls. Built and located between the...
This is a church. And this is a cave. It’s a church in a cave! Few years back, I went home with friends and one of our itinerary is to go to Callao Cave . Callao Cave is one of the limestone caves located in the municipality of Peñablanca Cagayan. It took us 187...
The Aduana (Customs House) Design by Tomas Cortes and built from 1823 to 1829. Damaged in the 1863 earthquakes. Demolished in 1872. Building left the Intendencia and the tresury after customs moyed to Port Area Damaged by Japanese Bombs in 1941 and american artillery...
The Bacoor Town Fiesta held in May, is arguably the most festive place in the Philippines time of the year. Bacoor is known as the Marching Band Capital of the Philippines, and the highlight of the festivities is when bands from all over march down the main street to...
On August 12, 1898, American forces captured Manila during the Battle of Manila and on August 14, 1898 established the United States Military Government of the Philippine Islands. Within 6 months the Philippine–American War started and culminated in the 1899 Battle of...
On 29 January 1945, 6th Ranger C-Company met up with 250 Filipino guerrillas. They headed toward Cabanatuan, where the Japanese operated a prisoner of war camp holding American Prisoners since the Battle or Corregidor in 1942. At 7.44 p.m. the Rangers launched their...
