Designed by the local Jeepney manufacturer, Francisco Motors, the bullet-proof popemobile was used by the third longest-serving pontiff, John Paul II (Karol Jósef Wojtyla), during his second and last trip in the Philippines for the occasion of the 10th World Youth Day in 1995. The Philippines is the first Asian country to host the historic... Continue Reading →
After General Emilio Aguinaldo's demise in 1964, Aguinaldo mansion, aka the House of History, was declared a national shrine (freedom shrine) by means of RA 4039 by President Diosdado Macapagal on 18 June 1964.
The declaration of independence transpired nineteen days after General Emilio Aguinaldo established a Dictatorial Government, which existed from 24 May 1898 to 22 June 1898.
The famous man-made Lion's head arguably carved out of limestone in 1970s by a Cordilleran carver, Reynaldo Lopez Nanyak.
By virtue of RA 8491, otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, yearly, we observe Flag days from May 28 to June 12. This is in commemoration of the victory of General Emilio Famy Aguinaldo and his gallant men against the Spaniards and the unfurling of the first Philippine flag at... Continue Reading →
The cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a famous landmark in the province wherein thousands of devotees from all walks of life, regardless where they come from, flock here by foot or "alay lakad" every Lenten season to pay homage to Jesus Christ and to visit some attractions here like the 14 Stations of the cross, the statue of Jesus Christ in the cave, the miracle spring, among others.
A closer look inside the intriguing, mysterious, famous and picturesque belfry in Daraga, Albay
Like Carpathia and Californian, Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was a Liverpool registered ship. It was built in a shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. Contrary to what was depicted in the top-grossing film, Titanic made its maiden voyage, as scheduled, from Southhampton, United Kingdom to New York City, USA. Interestingly, the ill-fated Royal Mail Ship had... Continue Reading →
The picture was taken at the old Nayong Pilipino, a cultural theme park, during our field trip in 1987. The Nayong Pilipino theme park, dubbed the first cultural theme park in Southeast Asia, was conceptualized by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. Hence, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 37 issued by Former President Ferdinand Marcos,... Continue Reading →
The prominent district in Manila, Binondo, was founded by Spanish Governor Luis Perez Dasmariñas to serve as a permanent settlement for Sangleys or persons of pure Chinese descent during Spanish colonization. Sangleys were also referred to as mestizo de Sangley.Long ago, the Chinese settlement was concentrated in enclaves called Parian—the silk and mercantile district operated... Continue Reading →
all words by Mike Franchetti
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