The Miag-ao Church, built in 1786 by Augustinian missionaries, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Baroque architecture with distinct Filipino elements. Its facade features intricate carvings depicting rural life, such as palm trees and rice stalks,...
Guimbal, a coastal town in Iloilo, was established in 1703 and is one of the oldest municipalities in the province. Its name is believed to have come from the word “guimba,” a local drum made from carabao hide, or from “gimba,” meaning a gong. The town played a...
The Stations of the Cross at the Walkway to the Old Volcano in Camiguin is a must-visit for both spiritual pilgrims and travelers seeking a deeper connection to the island’s history. Set against the backdrop of Mount Vulcan, which erupted in 1871, the trail offers a...
Exploring Camiguin’s Sunken Cemetery and Guiob Church: A Journey Through Time Nestled off the northern coast of Mindanao, Camiguin Island offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Two of its most iconic landmarks, the Sunken Cemetery and...
Exploring Calbayog: The Coastal Gem of Samar Calbayog is a coastal component city in the province of Samar. It has 157 barangays and it is the 6th largest city in terms of land and water areas in the Philippines. It is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern...
Caleruega Church in Nasugbu, Batangas The Caleruega Church in Batangas, Philippines, is a renowned religious structure known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Situated approximately 80 kilometers from Manila, it has become a famous pilgrimage site due to...
Foremost Marcos opponent whose assassination in August 1983 sparked widespread resistance to Marcos regime and eventually led to its downfall. Widely known as “Ninoy,” born in 1932, began career as journalist, first gained fame by negotiating surrender of Luis Taruc, leader of Hukbalahap insurgency; later entered politics and successively elected mayor, province governor and senator. Rambunctious, articulate and ambitious. Arrested when Marcos declared martial law in September 1972, spent nearly eight years in jail before going into exile in United States. (In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines - Stanley Karnow)
