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Santa Barbara Church and Convent: Cradle of the Ilonggo Revolution against Spanish Rule

Marcos — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:00:29 +0000

In 1991, the National Heritage Institute declared the Santa Barbara Church and Convent as a National Landmark. The declaration is a Read the rest of Santa Barbara Church and Convent: Cradle of the Ilonggo Revolution against Spanish Rule (9 comments)

Janiuay Cemetery

Marcos — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:00:56 +0000

Inaugurated in 1884, Janiuay cemetery was hailed as the most artistic cemetery in the Philippines. In fact, it was once featured in the National Geographic Magazine.

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Cabatuan Church

Marcos — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:00:41 +0000

Neoclassical in style, the church of San Nicolas de Tolentino, patron saint of Cabatuan, was built in 1834, replacing the temporary ones constructed by earlier priests. It was Rev. Fr. Ramon Alquizar, an Augustinian, who initiated in building the church. Every side of the church is a facade in itself. Its walls are overlaid with red bricks.

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Mariit Conservation Park

Marcos — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:00:52 +0000

The Mariit Conservation Park located in Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao is the largest Hornbill Breeding Facility in the world. In its care are two critically endangered hornbill species: Dolongan (Visayan Writhe Hornbill) and Panay Tariktik Hornbill. The conservation park also provides resources for the breeding of Native Pikoy “Dangag” ( Racquet Tail Parrot) and wild boar among other endangered species.
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Iloilo Golf Course and Country Club

Marcos — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:18:25 +0000

The Iloilo Golf Course andf Country Club is the oldest golf course in South East Asia. It all began in the 1850s when the British, led by Iloilo-based Vice Consul Nicholas Loney – - known today as the “Father of the Philippine Sugar Industry” – - began actively trading in various Visayan goods, especially sugar. While promoting the local economy, Loney also sought to enhance foreign access to Philippine products through improved sea and land transportation. Read the rest of Iloilo Golf Course and Country Club (Be the First to Comment)

Pavia Church

Marcos — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:15:10 +0000

The Byzantine-styled church of Pavia is made of of red bricks and coral windows cases. It was built by Spanish Augustinians and used as a garrison by the Japanese.Read the rest of Pavia Church (7 comments)