The 16-Hectare Batasang Pambansa Complex after its completion in 1978—just in time for the convention of Interim Batasang Pambansa which was held on 12 June 1978—coinciding with the 80 years of independence of the Philippines from Spain. Renowned Architect Felipe Mendoza was commissioned by former President Marcos to design the sophisticated complex after the designs... Continue Reading →
THE OLD PHILIPPINE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING BEFORE AND AFTER WWII
The Philippine Assembly moved and held its inauguration here during the opening of the Second Regular Session of the Seventh Philippine Legislature in 1926.
DAMBANA NG KAGITINGAN ATOP MT. SAMAT
Mt Samat National Shrine is a structure constructed on top of Mt Samat in April 1966 at the behest of former Ferdinand Marcos to immortalize the heroism of Filipino race and the heroes of Bataan who risked their lives in World War II.
Hundred Islands : Pangasinan’s premier tourist destination
In 2015, my cousins from Vancouver, British Columbia arrived in the Philippines. Part of their itinerary then was to visit Pangasinan esp Sto. Domingo Cove, Barangay Lucap in the City of Alaminos where Hundred Islands is just stone's throw away. My cousins, accompanied by their kids, invited us to see and enjoy the fun-filled and... Continue Reading →
MAYON VOLCANO UPCLOSE
Dubbed the perfect cone-shaped volcano, Mayon Volcano, or Mt. Mayon, has captivated globetrotters worldwide.
