In a nutshell, St James School started as a primary school co-founded by Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Torres. Its original branch, St. James Child Care Center, was first established in 1971 in Philamlife Homes in Quezon City.
OUR LADY OF PIAT, MOTHER OF CAGAYAN
I first visited the highly revered, miraculous and iconic 16th century Marian image in Piat, Cagayan in January 2005. Our Lady of Piat is now a Minor Basilica after it was consecrated almost twenty years ago on 22 June 1999 by Vatican representatives. Formally known as Nuestra Señora de Piat, Our Lady of Piat is... Continue Reading →
THE LATE HENRY “TATANG” SY, SR. AND HIS EMPIRE
Henry Sy's social ascent story is awe-inspiring and rousing. His vision, mission, determination, persistence, hardwork, and benevolence brought him fortune and fame and his famous empire.
STA. RITA TOWN IN PAMPANGA
Santa Rita Town is a must-see place in Pampanga Province. It is home to Duman Festival, Turrones de Casoy, Sta. Rita Ecopark, Villa Epifania, to mention a few.
BLUE CHOPPERS
The 250th PAW is a highly reputed, dependable and dedicated unit of the Philippine Air Force solely responsible for the safety, security, and comfortability primarily of the President of the Republic of the Philippines and the first family during their air transport.
CALLE CRISOLOGO de VIGAN
Calle Crisologo was named after the reputable Ilocano writer and the first Ilocos Sur Governor, Mena Pecson Crisologo.
MACE: SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY
The Mace is one of the symbols of power and authority in the Philippine House of Representatives. It is displayed just below the Speaker's Rostrum if the session is called to order. Also, it is used as a warrant to maintain order during plenary sessions. The Mace is under the guardianship of the Sergeant-at-Arms of... Continue Reading →
The Assembly Hall of the House of Representatives
After decades of planning since the post World War II era, the dream of having a national government center finally materialized under the regime of Former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos. Renowned Architect Felipe Mendoza was commissioned to design a modern legislative building in the 70s. He was the 3rd and last architect to design the... Continue Reading →
MOUNTAIN VIEW RESORT IN ITOGON
Mountain View Resort is a secluded place located in Itogon, Benguet. It's about 30 minutes away from the bustling summer capital, Baguio City, with a mix of a steep hill, downhill and (partial) rough roads leading to the place. It can be accessed via "Loakan Rd" or "Tuding Rd-Romulo Drive." It is an alternative place... Continue Reading →
Aringay to Baguio Railway System: The remains
The remains of Aringay and Asin Tunnels—among the 5 tunnels built by a British Company to connect La Union to Baguio city through supposed 40km railway system—-with 3 stations leading to Baguio City from Aringay, La Union—between 1911 and 1913 after the construction of Kennon Road. The ambitious project was abandoned due to financial crisis,... Continue Reading →
