During my recent trip to Camiguin, one of the attractions that enthralled me the most was the Old Church Ruins in Bonbon, also known by its older name, Old Guiob (or Gui-ob) Church Ruins. Declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines,[1] it features just what its name suggests, the remnants of a 19th century church built during the Spanish … [Read more...] about Bonbon Old Church Ruins History – Mt. Vulcan Unleashed
Philippine History
Revisiting Cagayan de Oro History in a Water Tower
Just a few steps away from the Cagayan de Oro river bank is a curious white, cylindrical figure, hemmed in on two sides by the San Agustin Church and Gaston Park. Although it is by no means imposing by modern architectural standards, its unique appearance, visible nowhere else in the city, commands attention. Water Tower Town Viewed from afar, the structure's simple … [Read more...] about Revisiting Cagayan de Oro History in a Water Tower
Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines – A Chronicle of Events
Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), has left a mark in the history of the Philippines. Like many others, I can think of a thousand things to say about what happened. The problem with having an opinion however, is that someone is always ready to aggressively attack you because of it. Since there is no absolute fact in an opinion, no one can be proven entirely in the … [Read more...] about Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines – A Chronicle of Events
The First Filipinos were Spaniards?
Who were the first Filipinos? Who would have thought this simple question would be more difficult to answer than the final question in this year's Ms. World competition. :D For the greater part of the Spanish occupation of the Philippines, “Filipinos” was a term used to refer mainly to Spaniards born in the Philippines. They were also known as creole or insulares. A 1976 … [Read more...] about The First Filipinos were Spaniards?
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