Visita Iglesia in Manila guide free download on Mar 3, 2010 in Downloads Headline Luzon Malate Manila Manila Cathedral Metro Manila Quiapo Regions San Sebastian Simbahan Sta. Ana Tondo intramuros binondo san-agustin semana santa visita iglesia world-heritage-site A free downloadable and printable PDF guide is now available for those who would want to do the traditional visita iglesia in Manila! This freebie features the remaining eight still existing Spanish colonial era churches in the historic city, either...
A collection of Philippine Church images V1.0 on Feb 14, 2010 in Downloads Headline Simbahan This downloadable PDF file is an inventory of colonial and post colonial, including contemporary, Philippine Catholic churches that I have accumulated starting in 2004. Consisting of 213 thumbnail images of church facades and 87 interior shots from 4...
The Franciscans in the Philippines, 1578-1898 on Jan 31, 2010 in Headline Orders franciscans The first Franciscans arrived in the Philippines in 1578, the second order to come after the Augustinians. They founded many schools, bridges, roads, dams and hospitals. They also built many impressive stone churches that still stand today and can be...
Church ruins in Lumangbayan, Nasugbu, Batangas on Jan 10, 2010 in Batangas Headline Lost & Ruins Luzon Nasugbu Regions Ruins A few kilometers from the poblacion of Nasugbu, Batangas, in the town of Lumangbayan, aptly named as this translates to "old town" which is the original location of Nasugbu, is a Spanish colonial period church ruin that is still being used by devotee...
Caraga Church interior and artifacts on Jan 3, 2010 in Caraga Davao Oriental Headline Mindanao Regions Simbahan The interior of Caraga Church has been much renovated that there are no longer traces of the old, except for the hardwood posts and lateral walls. The old and dilapidated retablos were replaced with new ones during preparations for its centennial cel...
The antique bells of Caraga Church on Dec 31, 2009 in Caraga Davao Oriental Headline Mindanao Regions bells There are only three bells dated 1802, 1893 and 1895 remaining in the church of Caraga, Davao Oriental and these might have been placed at the top of the pediment. Now, all of these are just placed on the floor.
Caraga Church façade and exterior on Dec 27, 2009 in Caraga Davao Oriental Headline Mindanao Regions Simbahan Caraga Church in Davao Oriental is a quadrilateral structure that is sparsely decorated. The lower level is made of mamposteria or rubble/stones with some parts finished with finely cut coral. There are only quite a few architectural details that mig...
Caraga, the oldest church in Mindanao on Dec 22, 2009 in Caraga Davao Oriental Headline Mindanao Regions Simbahan The town of Caraga in Davao Oriental has the distinction of having the oldest Catholic structure in the island of Mindanao. It was built by Fr. Pablo Pastells in 1884 when the Jesuits took charge of the spiritual administration of the town in 1871 fr...
Balaanong Bahandi, a handsome book on Dec 1, 2009 in Books Cebu Headline Regions Visayas Balaanong Bahandi is your ultimate guide to the Archidocese of Cebu's architectural heritage, showcasing all the churches in Cebu from the earliest missions to contemporary parishes, including all of the outstanding artistry they contain many other t...
Balaanong Bahandi book launch on Nov 25, 2009 in Books Cebu Headline Regions Visayas After much blood, sweat and tears, so to speak, our book, Balaanong Bahandi: Sacred Treasures of the Archdiocese of Cebu will be launched formally today, 26 November 09, 1830H at the Cathedral Museum of Cebu. It is by invitation only.
