Kudos to you arnoldsa! I like the photos and this thread is a great way to show Cebu's heritage and I believe this thread is quite popular. I believe manileño posted an article and someone mention this thread. :cheers:

Kudos to you arnoldsa! I like the photos and this thread is a great way to show Cebu's heritage and I believe this thread is quite popular. I believe manileño posted an article and someone mention this thread. :cheers:

^^

@animo

Thank you too. :)

umm? what article?

^^

@animo

Thank you too. :)

umm? what article?

Magellan's Cross [Cebu's Landmark]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6779/untitled17sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1401/city50ej.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Magellan's Cross [Cebu's Landmark]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6779/untitled17sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1401/city50ej.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

umm? what article?

First posted 01:44am (Mla time) April 10, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on page C4 of the April 10, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

DEAR MR. VILLALON,

As much as I would like to see Manila reborn, this city is better wiped out from the face of the earth.

It is a garbage dump, a sewer pit, poverty center, corruption capital, traffic gridlock and pollution paradise. It has to be the worst city in Southeast Asia, worse than Hanoi.

I don't know why people here [in Manila] are stupid and pathetic enough to still justify living here and finding beauty in all the soot and stink.

A walking tour? Sige nga, where else can you have a tour except in the Binondo-Ermita area? Do you think I would like to walk along Edsa? I'd rather walk along Khao San or Silom in BKK than here. Colon Street in Cebu or Rizal Blvd. in Dumaguete has more character than the Boardwalk.

So, it's rather funny to see people trumpeting the beauty of this dying carcass of a metropolis, because everyone knows that a garbage can is a garbage can, and no matter how you beautify it, it still stinks and looks like a garbage can.

JOSE CRUZ via e-mail

The message above was a reader's passionate reaction to last week's column on "streetwalking discoveries" around Manila.

Mr. Cruz also sent a second e-mail, suggesting that walking tour itineraries of other cities be published since "it's better to kill this city [Manila]. It's hopeless."

I am a resolutely hopeful advocate of heritage, but last week's column on summer streetwalking discoveries brought surprising feedback from individuals who have taken the time to discover and document what is special in their cities. They eagerly share their pride of place with us.

Cagayan de Oro walk

Inquirer columnist Antonio J. Montalvan II e-mailed about walking through his native Cagayan de Oro:

"There is now a walking tour in Cagayan de Oro. It is run by a group of local travel operators who conceptualized the walk after consultation with us.

"The tour brings one to the city's Spanish and American colonial heritage places: the 1845 St. Augustine Cathedral; the plaza across it where there is a National Historical Institute marker on the April 7, 1900, Battle of Cagayan; the 1939 City Hall building; the 1901 Plaza Divisoria where there is a 1916 Rizal monument fabricated in Carriedo; and Museo de Oro inside Xavier University which contains one of only three extant copies of the menu card for Aguinaldo's inaugural dinner in Malolos."

It is not just urban history for walkers joining the Cagayan de Oro tour. There is an environmental experience as well.

Montalvan writes: "From the museum, tour participants are then treated to a kayak ride on Cagayan River which passes the Huluga site, one of the premier archaeological sites in the country, and ends in Carmen Bridge behind St. Augustine Cathedral and City Hall. The bridge is the site of the late 1800s Puente del General Ramon Blanco, which collapsed on the day of its inauguration."

Cagayan de Oro Outfitters is a private tour group composed of local travel operators that organizes the walks. The organizers are women in their 30s, Reina Olavides Bontuyan, Chisum Factura, and Lilet Bioco. The tour costs P550 per person. Contact them at cdo_outfitters@yahoo.com or 0917-7081568.

Cebu walk

"I love history," e-mailed Mr. Sancover of Cebu, who offers a link that takes us on a virtual walk through his city and other places in Cebu province which can be replicated on foot.
(Check http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=300832&page=1&p
p=20.)

Sancover's itinerary and images for a do-it-yourself walking tour include the historic Colon Street Markers and the colonnaded American colonial period Cebu Normal School in downtown Cebu.

His images include stunning but threatened Cebuano churches in the southern coastal towns of Argao, Sibonga, and the shamelessly tarted-up Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, a victim of unscrupulous "restoration" that deserves to be the national example of how to desecrate heritage.

Around the country

Heritage conservation professional Ivan Henares, who organized the successful San Fernando (Pampanga) Heritage Tourism Program, travels the country tirelessly. He yields heritage and natural sites tucked away in forgotten places.

Henares' blog is all about the wonders of our country. He also navigates visitors around different places, pointing out what there is to see and do, providing a comprehensive itinerary for do-it-yourself walks.

Visit his blog at http://ivanhenares.blogspot.com.
Another interesting heritage blog for sharing is "Icomos Philippines" (the Philippine Committee of the Paris-based International Council for Monuments and Sites), http://icomosphilippines.blogspot.com.

There is also "The Gabaldon Legacy," featuring heritage schoolhouses in the country, some of them being restored by the Heritage Conservation Society and the Department of Education. Check out http://gabaldon.blogspot.com.

Sancover's and Henares' materials are great for armchair (actually, computer-monitor) travel. The superior quality of their text and images is almost like being physically at the places they write about.

But there's no substitute for the real thing. This is the season to discover the abundance of heritage, history and nature in the Philippines instead of taking out your passport and traveling overseas.

Discovering the Philippines is essential for developing pride of place, and an opportunity to see for yourself how great the Philippines and the Filipinos are.

Seeing is believing. Therefore, I invite Mr. Josè Cruz for a walk in the closed Arroceros Forest Park where we can both breathe the fresh air generated by the forest of trees, proof that there is, indeed, a way to curb urban pollution and there's a way out of Manila's urban blight if private individuals would stop complaining and band together for the sake of our city and to improve quality of life.

Feedback is welcome at afvillalon@hotmail.com
http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=2&story_id=72206

umm? what article?

First posted 01:44am (Mla time) April 10, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on page C4 of the April 10, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

DEAR MR. VILLALON,

As much as I would like to see Manila reborn, this city is better wiped out from the face of the earth.

It is a garbage dump, a sewer pit, poverty center, corruption capital, traffic gridlock and pollution paradise. It has to be the worst city in Southeast Asia, worse than Hanoi.

I don't know why people here [in Manila] are stupid and pathetic enough to still justify living here and finding beauty in all the soot and stink.

A walking tour? Sige nga, where else can you have a tour except in the Binondo-Ermita area? Do you think I would like to walk along Edsa? I'd rather walk along Khao San or Silom in BKK than here. Colon Street in Cebu or Rizal Blvd. in Dumaguete has more character than the Boardwalk.

So, it's rather funny to see people trumpeting the beauty of this dying carcass of a metropolis, because everyone knows that a garbage can is a garbage can, and no matter how you beautify it, it still stinks and looks like a garbage can.

JOSE CRUZ via e-mail

The message above was a reader's passionate reaction to last week's column on "streetwalking discoveries" around Manila.

Mr. Cruz also sent a second e-mail, suggesting that walking tour itineraries of other cities be published since "it's better to kill this city [Manila]. It's hopeless."

I am a resolutely hopeful advocate of heritage, but last week's column on summer streetwalking discoveries brought surprising feedback from individuals who have taken the time to discover and document what is special in their cities. They eagerly share their pride of place with us.

Cagayan de Oro walk

Inquirer columnist Antonio J. Montalvan II e-mailed about walking through his native Cagayan de Oro:

"There is now a walking tour in Cagayan de Oro. It is run by a group of local travel operators who conceptualized the walk after consultation with us.

"The tour brings one to the city's Spanish and American colonial heritage places: the 1845 St. Augustine Cathedral; the plaza across it where there is a National Historical Institute marker on the April 7, 1900, Battle of Cagayan; the 1939 City Hall building; the 1901 Plaza Divisoria where there is a 1916 Rizal monument fabricated in Carriedo; and Museo de Oro inside Xavier University which contains one of only three extant copies of the menu card for Aguinaldo's inaugural dinner in Malolos."

It is not just urban history for walkers joining the Cagayan de Oro tour. There is an environmental experience as well.

Montalvan writes: "From the museum, tour participants are then treated to a kayak ride on Cagayan River which passes the Huluga site, one of the premier archaeological sites in the country, and ends in Carmen Bridge behind St. Augustine Cathedral and City Hall. The bridge is the site of the late 1800s Puente del General Ramon Blanco, which collapsed on the day of its inauguration."

Cagayan de Oro Outfitters is a private tour group composed of local travel operators that organizes the walks. The organizers are women in their 30s, Reina Olavides Bontuyan, Chisum Factura, and Lilet Bioco. The tour costs P550 per person. Contact them at cdo_outfitters@yahoo.com or 0917-7081568.

Cebu walk

"I love history," e-mailed Mr. Sancover of Cebu, who offers a link that takes us on a virtual walk through his city and other places in Cebu province which can be replicated on foot.
(Check http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=300832&page=1&p
p=20.)

Sancover's itinerary and images for a do-it-yourself walking tour include the historic Colon Street Markers and the colonnaded American colonial period Cebu Normal School in downtown Cebu.

His images include stunning but threatened Cebuano churches in the southern coastal towns of Argao, Sibonga, and the shamelessly tarted-up Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, a victim of unscrupulous "restoration" that deserves to be the national example of how to desecrate heritage.

Around the country

Heritage conservation professional Ivan Henares, who organized the successful San Fernando (Pampanga) Heritage Tourism Program, travels the country tirelessly. He yields heritage and natural sites tucked away in forgotten places.

Henares' blog is all about the wonders of our country. He also navigates visitors around different places, pointing out what there is to see and do, providing a comprehensive itinerary for do-it-yourself walks.

Visit his blog at http://ivanhenares.blogspot.com.
Another interesting heritage blog for sharing is "Icomos Philippines" (the Philippine Committee of the Paris-based International Council for Monuments and Sites), http://icomosphilippines.blogspot.com.

There is also "The Gabaldon Legacy," featuring heritage schoolhouses in the country, some of them being restored by the Heritage Conservation Society and the Department of Education. Check out http://gabaldon.blogspot.com.

Sancover's and Henares' materials are great for armchair (actually, computer-monitor) travel. The superior quality of their text and images is almost like being physically at the places they write about.

But there's no substitute for the real thing. This is the season to discover the abundance of heritage, history and nature in the Philippines instead of taking out your passport and traveling overseas.

Discovering the Philippines is essential for developing pride of place, and an opportunity to see for yourself how great the Philippines and the Filipinos are.

Seeing is believing. Therefore, I invite Mr. Josè Cruz for a walk in the closed Arroceros Forest Park where we can both breathe the fresh air generated by the forest of trees, proof that there is, indeed, a way to curb urban pollution and there's a way out of Manila's urban blight if private individuals would stop complaining and band together for the sake of our city and to improve quality of life.

Feedback is welcome at afvillalon@hotmail.com
http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=2&story_id=72206

The Visayans are a fiesta-loving people and the Cebuanos have some of the most colorful celebrations in the islands from solemn religious rituals to rowdy parades.

Sinulog is celebrated every third Sunday of January. Also known as Fiesta Señor, this is Cebu's most extravagant and popular festival. It honors the holy image of the Sto. Niño de Cebu with a mardi gras-type parade where merrymakers dance to the beat of the Pit Señor drums.

Cebu City Charter Day, every February 24, commemorates the anniversary of Cebu as the first chartered city in southern Philippines. There are civic-military parades.

Semana Santa sa Bantayan is the observance of the Holy Week in bantayan with processions on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Pasyon sa Mandaue is a 36 hours reenactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ held form Good Friday to Eastern Sunday.

Bahug-bahug sa Mactan or kadaugan sa Mactan, held every 27th of April, is a reenactment of the Battle of Mactan where Lapu-lapu defeated Magellan.

Fiesta sa Mandaue is a weeklong celebration which starts May 8 to honor the city's patron saint, St. Joseph.

Feast of Santa Filomena is celebrated in Tingo, Olango Island every first week of August.

Chinese Moon Festival is observed from October 2 to 7 by the Filipino-Chinese community with parades, dragon dances and fireworks displays.

Virgin of the Rule Fiesta honors the patroness of Opon every November 20 to 21 with food fairs, parades, religious processions and the coronation of the fiesta Queen.

Fiesta sa Carcar, on November 24 to 25, honors Carcar's patron Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Paskuhan is held during the Christmas season. Carolling and lantern contest are held.

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The Visayans are a fiesta-loving people and the Cebuanos have some of the most colorful celebrations in the islands from solemn religious rituals to rowdy parades.

Sinulog is celebrated every third Sunday of January. Also known as Fiesta Señor, this is Cebu's most extravagant and popular festival. It honors the holy image of the Sto. Niño de Cebu with a mardi gras-type parade where merrymakers dance to the beat of the Pit Señor drums.

Cebu City Charter Day, every February 24, commemorates the anniversary of Cebu as the first chartered city in southern Philippines. There are civic-military parades.

Semana Santa sa Bantayan is the observance of the Holy Week in bantayan with processions on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Pasyon sa Mandaue is a 36 hours reenactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ held form Good Friday to Eastern Sunday.

Bahug-bahug sa Mactan or kadaugan sa Mactan, held every 27th of April, is a reenactment of the Battle of Mactan where Lapu-lapu defeated Magellan.

Fiesta sa Mandaue is a weeklong celebration which starts May 8 to honor the city's patron saint, St. Joseph.

Feast of Santa Filomena is celebrated in Tingo, Olango Island every first week of August.

Chinese Moon Festival is observed from October 2 to 7 by the Filipino-Chinese community with parades, dragon dances and fireworks displays.

Virgin of the Rule Fiesta honors the patroness of Opon every November 20 to 21 with food fairs, parades, religious processions and the coronation of the fiesta Queen.

Fiesta sa Carcar, on November 24 to 25, honors Carcar's patron Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Paskuhan is held during the Christmas season. Carolling and lantern contest are held.

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^^

@animo

aw yup Salamat.. Yup I remembered emailing him before about the heritage districts here in Cebu. :)

Thanks again. :)

Also, who's that Jose Cruz? Is he from SSC too?

^^

@animo

aw yup Salamat.. Yup I remembered emailing him before about the heritage districts here in Cebu. :)

Thanks again. :)

Also, who's that Jose Cruz? Is he from SSC too?

Magellan's Cross [Cebu's Landmark]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6779/untitled17sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1401/city50ej.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

what is this second pic, a model of the area around magellans cross after renovation ?

Magellan's Cross [Cebu's Landmark]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6779/untitled17sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1401/city50ej.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

what is this second pic, a model of the area around magellans cross after renovation ?

^^ Precisely

^^ Precisely

^^

I've read in the newspaper today that the renovations at the Magellan's Cross and Park was made possible in cooperation with the Portuguese Government.

Rehabilitation of Magellan's Cross and Park, and its environs (BPI Building and City Hall)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/banco_islas_felipinas.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/cityhall_renovation01.jpg

^^

I've read in the newspaper today that the renovations at the Magellan's Cross and Park was made possible in cooperation with the Portuguese Government.

Rehabilitation of Magellan's Cross and Park, and its environs (BPI Building and City Hall)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/banco_islas_felipinas.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/cityhall_renovation01.jpg

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Sta. Fe beach, Bantayan Island

In the horizon: main island of Cebu, specifically the northern town of San Remegio

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The Escario House across the plaza, Bantayan town, Bantayan Island

The old Poblacion streets around the town plaza of Bantayan is a heritage site that deserves recognition and preservation. Surpassed perhaps only by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan, Ilocos Sur whose stone 18th-19th stone houses are of Old World uniqueness, the Poblacion of Bantayan town boasts of at least 20 old well-conserved houses from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The most arresting perhaps is the Escario ancestral house that faces the plaza. With the first storey made of thick coral stones, the house has an upper floor fashioned with hardwood and ornamented with traditional balustrades, ventanillas, capiz shell windows and carved panels.

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The Sta. Fe Central School, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island

Based on the calado fretwork of the panels, the mother of pearl/capiz ventanillas above the hardwood doors, this public school in Bantayan must be made at least 50 years ago. The architecture is a union of Spanish and American colonial styles. The ceiling obviously needs repair but I hope they will use protective restoration instead of unimaginative renovation.

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The Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Bantayan town, Bantayan Island

Traditionally, gloom pervades on Black Saturday. In the Philippines, the call of the day is to meditate and pause. The silence is broken a few hours to midnight of Holy Saturday with the Easter Vigil, known as the Mother of all Vigils. At about 10 P.M., the Vigil begins with the blessing of the new fire, the holy water, and the paschal candle. When I was shooting this photo, people were actually coming in carrying water to be blessed not just in liter-sized bottles but in gallons.

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Sta. Fe beach, Bantayan Island

In the horizon: main island of Cebu, specifically the northern town of San Remegio

http://static.flickr.com/49/131302290_41c787f404.jpg?v=0
The Escario House across the plaza, Bantayan town, Bantayan Island

The old Poblacion streets around the town plaza of Bantayan is a heritage site that deserves recognition and preservation. Surpassed perhaps only by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan, Ilocos Sur whose stone 18th-19th stone houses are of Old World uniqueness, the Poblacion of Bantayan town boasts of at least 20 old well-conserved houses from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The most arresting perhaps is the Escario ancestral house that faces the plaza. With the first storey made of thick coral stones, the house has an upper floor fashioned with hardwood and ornamented with traditional balustrades, ventanillas, capiz shell windows and carved panels.

http://static.flickr.com/47/146802870_ab84fd1238.jpg?v=0
The Sta. Fe Central School, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island

Based on the calado fretwork of the panels, the mother of pearl/capiz ventanillas above the hardwood doors, this public school in Bantayan must be made at least 50 years ago. The architecture is a union of Spanish and American colonial styles. The ceiling obviously needs repair but I hope they will use protective restoration instead of unimaginative renovation.

http://static.flickr.com/49/131306963_05d0a6b61d.jpg?v=0
The Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Bantayan town, Bantayan Island

Traditionally, gloom pervades on Black Saturday. In the Philippines, the call of the day is to meditate and pause. The silence is broken a few hours to midnight of Holy Saturday with the Easter Vigil, known as the Mother of all Vigils. At about 10 P.M., the Vigil begins with the blessing of the new fire, the holy water, and the paschal candle. When I was shooting this photo, people were actually coming in carrying water to be blessed not just in liter-sized bottles but in gallons.

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Good Friday procession in Bantayan town, Bantayan island

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The seafood market in Poblacion, Bantayan town, Bantayan island

In Cebu, the island of Bantayan is renowned for their delicious dried fish. A basic pasalubong (travel gifts in Filipino) often asked from people who went to Cebu, the buwad from Bantayan are made of "first class" fresh fish instead of unsold items from the wet market. The variety shown here is what they call stickfish.

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The streets of Bantayan narrow so wide carrozas have to be squeezed around the corner in several forward and backward manuevres. The greatest difficulty is vertically oriented though as the crisscrossing electric lines of the town are low. Every carroza must be accompanied by at least 4 men with 30 foot bamboo poles to raise the lines up to accommodate the floats. There will even be persons who will literally climb over the structures to assist in the passage. (In large view, you may observe the leg of man straddling the cross in this image).

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The town of Bantayan is famous for their grand carrozas of antique and heirloom santoses. The one shown here is the 13th Station (Jesus Is Taken Down From The Cross) that is owned by the Pestaño family. This was commissioned to a famous local carver, Severino “Binoy” Carabio in 1952. According to accounts, Carabio who was already sick at that time, only finished 7 out of 10 figures before his death in 1956. The rest of the figures were only completed by other carvers the following year.

Trivia: Today, there is only one renowned carver in the entire province of Cebu. An old sickly man in Mambaling, Cebu City still accepts commissions for about 60,000-70,000 pesos ($1,100) per 5 foot figure with movable arms. The waiting list is so long. Other lesser known carvers are in Talisay, north of the City.

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Santo Intierro

In the northern fishing town of Madridejos, the most revered santos is the Holy Body of Christ of the Locaylocay family. Carved in the early 1900s, the Santo Intierro is the centerpiece of Good Friday parade. It is customary for townsfolks to place their prayers, petitions, fish nets, books and any items they wished to be blessed inside the 15 foot 4-tier pagoda-like carroza during the procession.

Part of the lore of the image is that once removed from storage, flies will hover over the image, especially over the wounds plugged with cotton. The flies actually flew over the image when we viewed it on Holy Thursday. The chemists in us- there are four of us there at that time- surmise of several explanations. Not that they matter to the people.

at the ancestral Locaylocay house, Madridejos town, Bantayan island, Cebu, the Philippines

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Good Friday procession in Bantayan town, Bantayan island

http://static.flickr.com/56/129251222_35b893d0d5.jpg?v=0
The seafood market in Poblacion, Bantayan town, Bantayan island

In Cebu, the island of Bantayan is renowned for their delicious dried fish. A basic pasalubong (travel gifts in Filipino) often asked from people who went to Cebu, the buwad from Bantayan are made of "first class" fresh fish instead of unsold items from the wet market. The variety shown here is what they call stickfish.

http://static.flickr.com/54/130097594_6fcb099208.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/56/130826354_91be9f400a.jpg?v=0

The streets of Bantayan narrow so wide carrozas have to be squeezed around the corner in several forward and backward manuevres. The greatest difficulty is vertically oriented though as the crisscrossing electric lines of the town are low. Every carroza must be accompanied by at least 4 men with 30 foot bamboo poles to raise the lines up to accommodate the floats. There will even be persons who will literally climb over the structures to assist in the passage. (In large view, you may observe the leg of man straddling the cross in this image).

http://static.flickr.com/48/130825166_f2cf5b4784.jpg?v=0

The town of Bantayan is famous for their grand carrozas of antique and heirloom santoses. The one shown here is the 13th Station (Jesus Is Taken Down From The Cross) that is owned by the Pestaño family. This was commissioned to a famous local carver, Severino “Binoy” Carabio in 1952. According to accounts, Carabio who was already sick at that time, only finished 7 out of 10 figures before his death in 1956. The rest of the figures were only completed by other carvers the following year.

Trivia: Today, there is only one renowned carver in the entire province of Cebu. An old sickly man in Mambaling, Cebu City still accepts commissions for about 60,000-70,000 pesos ($1,100) per 5 foot figure with movable arms. The waiting list is so long. Other lesser known carvers are in Talisay, north of the City.

http://static.flickr.com/55/130824373_0daf937baa.jpg?v=0
Santo Intierro

In the northern fishing town of Madridejos, the most revered santos is the Holy Body of Christ of the Locaylocay family. Carved in the early 1900s, the Santo Intierro is the centerpiece of Good Friday parade. It is customary for townsfolks to place their prayers, petitions, fish nets, books and any items they wished to be blessed inside the 15 foot 4-tier pagoda-like carroza during the procession.

Part of the lore of the image is that once removed from storage, flies will hover over the image, especially over the wounds plugged with cotton. The flies actually flew over the image when we viewed it on Holy Thursday. The chemists in us- there are four of us there at that time- surmise of several explanations. Not that they matter to the people.

at the ancestral Locaylocay house, Madridejos town, Bantayan island, Cebu, the Philippines

flickr.com - Farl

OT: ^^ im hoping to meet Farl tom for another flickr session. hehe. that's all.

OT: ^^ im hoping to meet Farl tom for another flickr session. hehe. that's all.

^^ Apil diay ka didto sa ilang trips?

^^ Apil diay ka didto sa ilang trips?

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Carcar is full of remnants of the Spanish colonial era. The house of Don Ramon Sarmiento, built in 1859 is one of those remnants. Usually open to the public.

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The intricate roof of this 19th century house.

Balay na Tisa, Carcar
Cebu, Philippines

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Carcar is full of remnants of the Spanish colonial era. The house of Don Ramon Sarmiento, built in 1859 is one of those remnants. Usually open to the public.

http://static.flickr.com/37/127632860_58e2fb0ffe.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/53/127632987_212ba40e17.jpg?v=0
The intricate roof of this 19th century house.

Balay na Tisa, Carcar
Cebu, Philippines

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St. Catherine of Alexandria Church

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St. Catherine of Alexandria Church

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The Transformation of Cebu City

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7884/p24ima12ed.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Original Masterplan for the Poblacion de Europeos (Ciudad del Santissimo Nombre de Jesus)

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4678/cebu18803nw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Cebu City 1880

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1503/oldcebu69es.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Cebu City Today

The Transformation of Cebu City

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7884/p24ima12ed.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Original Masterplan for the Poblacion de Europeos (Ciudad del Santissimo Nombre de Jesus)

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4678/cebu18803nw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Cebu City 1880

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1503/oldcebu69es.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Cebu City Today

^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

^^bai arnoldsa, kanang naay label nga "church??" mao na ang former site sa colegio-seminario de san carlos. sa dihang gibuwag ang kolehiyo sa seminaryo, ang kolehiyo gi-transfer diha sa p. del rosario, and seminaryo nagpabilin diha nga site. during the liberation of cebu, morag naigo na sa bomba mao nga wala na karon. unya daghan man tog establishment gitukod dihang lugara human sa gubat, murag gabaligya nila ang property kay naa may dakong yuta ang simbahan sa mabolo (morag part man tingali na sa former banilad friar estate) sa mabolo mingaw man kuno, dili matintal ug ikyas ang mga seminarista, kay layo ra kaayo sa downtown. ambot lang kaha karon kay duol na man sila sa ayala :bash:

naa bay bus tour within cebu city? kadtong eskwela pa ko sa germany, ang akong kalingawan kay sakay-sakay ra man ug bus kung mobisita kog usa ka lugar. naay duha ka option. ang usa sakay ra sa bus, pero naay guide nga mosulti kung unsa nang lugara ug unsay historical background. ang ikaduha mohunong ang bus ug mana-og ang mga turista unya apil na sa bayad sa bus ang entrance ticket sa mga historical sites ug museum. maayo tag naay ning-ana sa sugbo! mao ni akong nahunahuna-an nga rota bay:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2401/cebutour1yn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

^^bai arnoldsa, kanang naay label nga "church??" mao na ang former site sa colegio-seminario de san carlos. sa dihang gibuwag ang kolehiyo sa seminaryo, ang kolehiyo gi-transfer diha sa p. del rosario, and seminaryo nagpabilin diha nga site. during the liberation of cebu, morag naigo na sa bomba mao nga wala na karon. unya daghan man tog establishment gitukod dihang lugara human sa gubat, murag gabaligya nila ang property kay naa may dakong yuta ang simbahan sa mabolo (morag part man tingali na sa former banilad friar estate) sa mabolo mingaw man kuno, dili matintal ug ikyas ang mga seminarista, kay layo ra kaayo sa downtown. ambot lang kaha karon kay duol na man sila sa ayala :bash:

naa bay bus tour within cebu city? kadtong eskwela pa ko sa germany, ang akong kalingawan kay sakay-sakay ra man ug bus kung mobisita kog usa ka lugar. naay duha ka option. ang usa sakay ra sa bus, pero naay guide nga mosulti kung unsa nang lugara ug unsay historical background. ang ikaduha mohunong ang bus ug mana-og ang mga turista unya apil na sa bayad sa bus ang entrance ticket sa mga historical sites ug museum. maayo tag naay ning-ana sa sugbo! mao ni akong nahunahuna-an nga rota bay:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2401/cebutour1yn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^Wow satellite images are really a big help in visualising where all the places mentioned in this thread are located relative to one another. Kudos to arnoldsa for the labels:)

^^Wow satellite images are really a big help in visualising where all the places mentioned in this thread are located relative to one another. Kudos to arnoldsa for the labels:)

@gee

Are you in Cebu now Gee? Naay local heritage tours sa Cebu karon, I think P600 man siguro tu.. Pero kung akoy pabut-on mas maayo ang "Heritage Walk." Meaning start from one place and then walk the heritage district all throughout with a Guide. Usually sa bus tours, ma miss out man gud ang mga museums, ug mga su-ok na kaayo nga lugar ilabina pod ang mga sites nga wala gi restore..

@gee

Are you in Cebu now Gee? Naay local heritage tours sa Cebu karon, I think P600 man siguro tu.. Pero kung akoy pabut-on mas maayo ang "Heritage Walk." Meaning start from one place and then walk the heritage district all throughout with a Guide. Usually sa bus tours, ma miss out man gud ang mga museums, ug mga su-ok na kaayo nga lugar ilabina pod ang mga sites nga wala gi restore..

@gee

Are you in Cebu now Gee? Naay local heritage tours sa Cebu karon, I think P600 man siguro tu.. Pero kung akoy pabut-on mas maayo ang "Heritage Walk." Meaning start from one place and then walk the heritage district all throughout with a Guide. Usually sa bus tours, ma miss out man gud ang mga museums, ug mga su-ok na kaayo nga lugar ilabina pod ang mga sites nga wala gi restore..

wa! na ko karon sa taiwan. pero i was in cebu last january. kadtong akong amigo gikan ug japan nibisita nako sa cebu, unya nagkuyog ug mga hapon. i tried to organize a sort of heritage tour pero we were not so successful kay kadiyot ra kaayo sila, unya sinulog pa gyud. basin sa sunod na lang.

ok ra man pod maglakaw, bisan ning-ani ra god ang rota:

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9756/oldcebu123ox.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

btw, kahibalo ka asa diri ang jesuit house? sandiego house? naa pa bay laing mga karaang bay diha sa parian?

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7280/parian3jw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

@gee

Are you in Cebu now Gee? Naay local heritage tours sa Cebu karon, I think P600 man siguro tu.. Pero kung akoy pabut-on mas maayo ang "Heritage Walk." Meaning start from one place and then walk the heritage district all throughout with a Guide. Usually sa bus tours, ma miss out man gud ang mga museums, ug mga su-ok na kaayo nga lugar ilabina pod ang mga sites nga wala gi restore..

wa! na ko karon sa taiwan. pero i was in cebu last january. kadtong akong amigo gikan ug japan nibisita nako sa cebu, unya nagkuyog ug mga hapon. i tried to organize a sort of heritage tour pero we were not so successful kay kadiyot ra kaayo sila, unya sinulog pa gyud. basin sa sunod na lang.

ok ra man pod maglakaw, bisan ning-ani ra god ang rota:

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9756/oldcebu123ox.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

btw, kahibalo ka asa diri ang jesuit house? sandiego house? naa pa bay laing mga karaang bay diha sa parian?

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7280/parian3jw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^

@Gee

Sakto, I remember the old Colegio Seminario de San Carlos at the old Martires Street, now M.J. Cuenco Avenue. Thanks for the info. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/colegiosancarlos.jpg

So sakto na ni?
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^^

@Gee

Sakto, I remember the old Colegio Seminario de San Carlos at the old Martires Street, now M.J. Cuenco Avenue. Thanks for the info. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/colegiosancarlos.jpg

So sakto na ni?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/colegiodesancarlos.jpg

@Gee

Jesuit House? Sandiego House?

Na post na nako ang mga pictures ani sa first, second pages of this thread.. Click lang..... Tan-awa sa Walk One, or Walk Two man siguro tu....

@Gee

Jesuit House? Sandiego House?

Na post na nako ang mga pictures ani sa first, second pages of this thread.. Click lang..... Tan-awa sa Walk One, or Walk Two man siguro tu....

I made some edits.. Some of the thumbnails could no longer be accomodated so I've just posted some.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres03.jpg

LEFT (top to bottom):

1.) Vision Theater
2.) Malacañan sa Sugbo
3.) Campanera Maritima (needs rehabilitation)

RIGHT (top to bottom):

1.) Colon Obelisk
2.) Colon Heritage Street Markers
3.) Bank of the Philippine Islands (currently being renovated)
4.) Prudential Bank (now BPI)

I made some edits.. Some of the thumbnails could no longer be accomodated so I've just posted some.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres03.jpg

LEFT (top to bottom):

1.) Vision Theater
2.) Malacañan sa Sugbo
3.) Campanera Maritima (needs rehabilitation)

RIGHT (top to bottom):

1.) Colon Obelisk
2.) Colon Heritage Street Markers
3.) Bank of the Philippine Islands (currently being renovated)
4.) Prudential Bank (now BPI)

PARI-AN: A Revisit

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Jesuit House (converted into HoTong Hardware Warehouse)
- The original walls are still visible outside. According to the Ateneo de Manila Website, the structure of the original Monastery, which was patterned after that of the San Agustin Church nearby, is still intact inside the compound.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/25jesuithouse.jpg


Sandiego Mancao House
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/14sandiegohome.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/15sandiegohome.jpg


Heritage of Cebu Monument
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Casa Gorordo
- Home of the first Cebuano Bishop
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Pre-war Building
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Ramon Aboitiz Foundation
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/18aboitizcenter.jpg

PARI-AN: A Revisit

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/parian_highres.jpg


Jesuit House (converted into HoTong Hardware Warehouse)
- The original walls are still visible outside. According to the Ateneo de Manila Website, the structure of the original Monastery, which was patterned after that of the San Agustin Church nearby, is still intact inside the compound.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/25jesuithouse.jpg


Sandiego Mancao House
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/14sandiegohome.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/15sandiegohome.jpg


Heritage of Cebu Monument
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/03heritagemonument.jpg


Casa Gorordo
- Home of the first Cebuano Bishop
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/20casagorordo.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/19casagorordo.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/23casagorordo.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/24casagorordo.jpg


Pre-war Building
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/17pre-warbuilding.jpg


Ramon Aboitiz Foundation
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/18aboitizcenter.jpg

INSIDE CEBU By Bobit S. Avila
The Philippine Star 06/12/2006

Last week was Portuguese Week in Cebu and the Embassy of Portugal in
the Philippines, led by his Excellency João Caetano da Silva, held a
lecture and the launching of the book, "The Portuguese Maritime
Power, Rights and Enclaves in Asia; The Philippine Connection," by
Prof. Ivo Carnerio de Sousa at the CAFA Theater of the University of
San Carlos' Talamban campus attended by many academics, including
famous Cebuano historians Dr. Resil Mojares and Dionisio Sy.

What Prof. De Sousa told his audience virtually opened us to a new
reality that Portugal was doing its own exploration around these
islands even before — and a lot more after — Magellan came to Cebu.
Prof. De Sousa's book is a must-read for all Filipino historians
because he tells us something that we've never heard or read before.
No, sir, he is not trying to rewrite history, rather he is filling
many blanks in Philippine history that we've not encountered in the
history books in our schools. What a great revelation!

For instance, the Treaty of Tordesillas on June 7, 1494 virtually
divided the unknown world between Spain and Portugal with the
approval of the Holy See. Did you know that Magellan, in a previous
expedition, had already come to the Moluccas, just south of Mindanao?
In those days, Portugal had something that the Spanish didn't have:
cartographic maps of the so-called Spice Islands. Therefore, since he
was a Portuguese, it is safe to assume that Magellan used Portuguese
cartographic maps during his historic expedition that brought him to
Cebu on March 16, 1521.

With the Treaty of Tordesillas, Prof. De Sousa said the Philippine
archipelago fell under the jurisdiction of Portugal… but Magellan
made his claim for the King of Spain who paid for his expedition.
Thus, in 1750, Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Madrid whereby
the Portuguese exchanged the Philippines for the South Frontier of
Brazil, which gave Portugal control of Rio de la Plata. Again this is
something we've never read in our history books. History tells us
that Spain sold the Philippines to the United States for a measly sum
of $20 million, but we never knew about this exchange deal between
Spain and Portugal for Brazil!

Talking about rewriting history, we all know about the claim made by
some Butuanons that a place called Mazaua was allegedly the site of
the first Holy Mass instead of Limasawa Island off Southern Leyte.
Well, Prof. De Sousa has another insight on this, which I'm sure puts
an end to this endless debate and enrich our pre-Spanish history. It
turned out that the ill-fated Magellan expedition ended Spanish
exploration of these islands. But Portuguese navigators like João de
Barros, Gaspar Correia, Diogo do Couto, Francisco de Castro and
Antonio Galvão have been exploring Mindanao from 1520 to 1565 until
the Spaniards resumed its conquest of the Philippines through another
expedition led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

Even as early as June 1970, Cebuano historian Dionisio A. Sy already
wrote a book entitled "Butuan through the ages" where he already
disproved that Mazau or Mazawa was the site of the first Mass because
the naval latitude coordinates that Pigafetta used almost matched
that of Limasawa in Leyte. Therefore, if Magellan never went to
Butuan… who did?

Any of these Portuguese explorers I mentioned went to Mindanao, but
the best bet is Antonio Galvao who circumnavigated the whole island.
In fact, one Portuguese captain named João de Canha Pinto (who is
also mistaken as João de Caminha) went to the island of Sirigao,
which could very well be Siargao today, and had a blood compact with
the King there.

Ambassador Da Silva gave me two books, "As Filipinas Na
Historiograficda Portuguesa Do Seculo XVI" or Philippines in
Portuguese XVIth Century Histobiography, and Discussing the First
Portuguese Maps with the Philippines by Ivo Carnerio de Sousa and
Jose Manuel Garcia, and in a map made between 1535 and 1538, Butuan
is named Butan or Butuão. I'll elaborate on this in our future
columns. Spain didn't even know Butuan existed!

Portuguese Week ended with the unveiling of the newly renovated
Magellan's Cross, which was a project funded by the Portuguese
Embassy through the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in coordination of
the Cebu Parks and Playgrounds and the Cebu City Historical and
Cultural Commission. Mrs. Therese Gonzalez led the project. It was
more than just as simple celebration of Portuguese Week; it was a
rekindling of friendship between the two nations as Cebu City Mayor
Tomas Osmeña and Vice Mayor Michael Rama both stressed.

More importantly, this week filled the gaps of our history, which was
long denied to Filipinos; after all, we were under Spanish rule for
more than 400 years. We shall be writing about this in future columns
with the hope that the National Historical Institute would put it in
our history books.

* * *
For e-mail responses to this article, write to vsbobita@mozcom.com.

INSIDE CEBU By Bobit S. Avila
The Philippine Star 06/12/2006

Last week was Portuguese Week in Cebu and the Embassy of Portugal in
the Philippines, led by his Excellency João Caetano da Silva, held a
lecture and the launching of the book, "The Portuguese Maritime
Power, Rights and Enclaves in Asia; The Philippine Connection," by
Prof. Ivo Carnerio de Sousa at the CAFA Theater of the University of
San Carlos' Talamban campus attended by many academics, including
famous Cebuano historians Dr. Resil Mojares and Dionisio Sy.

What Prof. De Sousa told his audience virtually opened us to a new
reality that Portugal was doing its own exploration around these
islands even before — and a lot more after — Magellan came to Cebu.
Prof. De Sousa's book is a must-read for all Filipino historians
because he tells us something that we've never heard or read before.
No, sir, he is not trying to rewrite history, rather he is filling
many blanks in Philippine history that we've not encountered in the
history books in our schools. What a great revelation!

For instance, the Treaty of Tordesillas on June 7, 1494 virtually
divided the unknown world between Spain and Portugal with the
approval of the Holy See. Did you know that Magellan, in a previous
expedition, had already come to the Moluccas, just south of Mindanao?
In those days, Portugal had something that the Spanish didn't have:
cartographic maps of the so-called Spice Islands. Therefore, since he
was a Portuguese, it is safe to assume that Magellan used Portuguese
cartographic maps during his historic expedition that brought him to
Cebu on March 16, 1521.

With the Treaty of Tordesillas, Prof. De Sousa said the Philippine
archipelago fell under the jurisdiction of Portugal… but Magellan
made his claim for the King of Spain who paid for his expedition.
Thus, in 1750, Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Madrid whereby
the Portuguese exchanged the Philippines for the South Frontier of
Brazil, which gave Portugal control of Rio de la Plata. Again this is
something we've never read in our history books. History tells us
that Spain sold the Philippines to the United States for a measly sum
of $20 million, but we never knew about this exchange deal between
Spain and Portugal for Brazil!

Talking about rewriting history, we all know about the claim made by
some Butuanons that a place called Mazaua was allegedly the site of
the first Holy Mass instead of Limasawa Island off Southern Leyte.
Well, Prof. De Sousa has another insight on this, which I'm sure puts
an end to this endless debate and enrich our pre-Spanish history. It
turned out that the ill-fated Magellan expedition ended Spanish
exploration of these islands. But Portuguese navigators like João de
Barros, Gaspar Correia, Diogo do Couto, Francisco de Castro and
Antonio Galvão have been exploring Mindanao from 1520 to 1565 until
the Spaniards resumed its conquest of the Philippines through another
expedition led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

Even as early as June 1970, Cebuano historian Dionisio A. Sy already
wrote a book entitled "Butuan through the ages" where he already
disproved that Mazau or Mazawa was the site of the first Mass because
the naval latitude coordinates that Pigafetta used almost matched
that of Limasawa in Leyte. Therefore, if Magellan never went to
Butuan… who did?

Any of these Portuguese explorers I mentioned went to Mindanao, but
the best bet is Antonio Galvao who circumnavigated the whole island.
In fact, one Portuguese captain named João de Canha Pinto (who is
also mistaken as João de Caminha) went to the island of Sirigao,
which could very well be Siargao today, and had a blood compact with
the King there.

Ambassador Da Silva gave me two books, "As Filipinas Na
Historiograficda Portuguesa Do Seculo XVI" or Philippines in
Portuguese XVIth Century Histobiography, and Discussing the First
Portuguese Maps with the Philippines by Ivo Carnerio de Sousa and
Jose Manuel Garcia, and in a map made between 1535 and 1538, Butuan
is named Butan or Butuão. I'll elaborate on this in our future
columns. Spain didn't even know Butuan existed!

Portuguese Week ended with the unveiling of the newly renovated
Magellan's Cross, which was a project funded by the Portuguese
Embassy through the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in coordination of
the Cebu Parks and Playgrounds and the Cebu City Historical and
Cultural Commission. Mrs. Therese Gonzalez led the project. It was
more than just as simple celebration of Portuguese Week; it was a
rekindling of friendship between the two nations as Cebu City Mayor
Tomas Osmeña and Vice Mayor Michael Rama both stressed.

More importantly, this week filled the gaps of our history, which was
long denied to Filipinos; after all, we were under Spanish rule for
more than 400 years. We shall be writing about this in future columns
with the hope that the National Historical Institute would put it in
our history books.

* * *
For e-mail responses to this article, write to vsbobita@mozcom.com.

National Museum to dig for history at Plaza Independencia
By Wilfredo Rodolfo III
http://globalnation.inq7.net/cebudailynews/news/view_article.php?article_id=4567

The Philippine National Museum will send an archeological team to Cebu City's Plaza Independencia before contractors start digging for the 1.2-kilometer subway of the Cebu South Coastal Road.

According to National Museum assistant director Maharlika Cuevas, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gave the museum P1.5 million to conduct the "rescue archeology" at the site.

"We learned from previous digs that the plaza is an early burial site in the 17th and 18th century," Cuevas said.

Cuevas, however, is not sure if the burial site is Christian under the Spanish authorities in Cebu or of earlier Filipino settlers. The site's proximity to Fort San Pedro, the first Spanish settlement in the country, also makes it very important.

The archeologists will be given a few weeks before construction equipment rolls in to cut through the ground and dig for a four-lane subway road that would connect the coastal road to McArthur Boulevard and Cebu City's port areas.

According to coastal road project manager Nilo Pamaylaon, the public works department realized the historical importance of the plaza so they got in touch with the national museum for the dig.

"We even modified the design of the subway so we won't affect century-old trees inside Plaza Independencia," Pamaylaon added.

The national museum is expecting to recover cultural materials of the country's "proto-history" or early history.

Early estimates of archeologists indicated that historical finds can be found just some 1.5 meters below the surface of the plaza.

Most of the time, Cuevas said, no habitation or household materials are found near burial grounds. An earlier dig in Sta. Ana, Manila showed that early Filipino burial rituals required surviving family members to send artifacts and personal things of the deceased to the grave.

The DPWH recently awarded a P1.6 billion contract to a Japanese contractor to build the subway. The construction is expected to last two years.

The subway will run under Plaza Independencia and Fort San Pedro before surfacing at McArthur Boulevard and R. Palma Street.

Cuevas said the national museum will be hiring two firms - one to conduct the dig and the other to document the archeological finds at the site.

The firms are given between June and July to start their operations and finish within four weeks.

"Researchers from the National Museum will be at the site. The dig will be under the direct supervision of the national museum," Cuevas added.

The national museum will also coordinate with the local DPWH and the Cebu City government for assistance in logistics such as heavy equipment, as well as security and information dissemination.

"This is an urban archeology so we expect a lot of people to watch and we also need to explain to the public what we will be doing," he said.

Heavy rains expected to be brought in by the La Niña will also be factored in their dig, Cuevas said.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5869/img10391dv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4996/plaza0uz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

National Museum to dig for history at Plaza Independencia
By Wilfredo Rodolfo III
http://globalnation.inq7.net/cebudailynews/news/view_article.php?article_id=4567

The Philippine National Museum will send an archeological team to Cebu City's Plaza Independencia before contractors start digging for the 1.2-kilometer subway of the Cebu South Coastal Road.

According to National Museum assistant director Maharlika Cuevas, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gave the museum P1.5 million to conduct the "rescue archeology" at the site.

"We learned from previous digs that the plaza is an early burial site in the 17th and 18th century," Cuevas said.

Cuevas, however, is not sure if the burial site is Christian under the Spanish authorities in Cebu or of earlier Filipino settlers. The site's proximity to Fort San Pedro, the first Spanish settlement in the country, also makes it very important.

The archeologists will be given a few weeks before construction equipment rolls in to cut through the ground and dig for a four-lane subway road that would connect the coastal road to McArthur Boulevard and Cebu City's port areas.

According to coastal road project manager Nilo Pamaylaon, the public works department realized the historical importance of the plaza so they got in touch with the national museum for the dig.

"We even modified the design of the subway so we won't affect century-old trees inside Plaza Independencia," Pamaylaon added.

The national museum is expecting to recover cultural materials of the country's "proto-history" or early history.

Early estimates of archeologists indicated that historical finds can be found just some 1.5 meters below the surface of the plaza.

Most of the time, Cuevas said, no habitation or household materials are found near burial grounds. An earlier dig in Sta. Ana, Manila showed that early Filipino burial rituals required surviving family members to send artifacts and personal things of the deceased to the grave.

The DPWH recently awarded a P1.6 billion contract to a Japanese contractor to build the subway. The construction is expected to last two years.

The subway will run under Plaza Independencia and Fort San Pedro before surfacing at McArthur Boulevard and R. Palma Street.

Cuevas said the national museum will be hiring two firms - one to conduct the dig and the other to document the archeological finds at the site.

The firms are given between June and July to start their operations and finish within four weeks.

"Researchers from the National Museum will be at the site. The dig will be under the direct supervision of the national museum," Cuevas added.

The national museum will also coordinate with the local DPWH and the Cebu City government for assistance in logistics such as heavy equipment, as well as security and information dissemination.

"This is an urban archeology so we expect a lot of people to watch and we also need to explain to the public what we will be doing," he said.

Heavy rains expected to be brought in by the La Niña will also be factored in their dig, Cuevas said.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5869/img10391dv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4996/plaza0uz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

CVSC Conducts Local History Writing Workshops to Promote Cebuano Heritage

Do you know your local history?

This is a Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC) of University of the Philippines-Cebu has linked up Provincial Tourism and Heritage Council (PTHC) by conducting local history writing workshops in line with promoting the province of Cebu.

With the fast-rising development of Cebu City as a tourist destination, the need to introduce the far-reaching cities and municipalities of the province has become increasingly imperative.

Last year, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia saw the urgency of developing the PTHC responsible for the cultural and heritage mapping and preservation of the 5 component cities and 47 municipalities of the Cebu province. This is to highlight the importance of heritage to tourism and economic development.

The provincial committee on Cebu Language, Culture, and Arts (PCCLCA) one of the three committees created under the PTHC, was tasked for documentation, organization and writing of local history of each of the provinces and municipalities.

Madrileña de la Cerna, member of the PCCLCA and director of CVSC, suggested local history writing workshops to be conducted, as a joint project between CVSC and different towns of Cebu in support the heritage preservation project.

Students of UP-Cebu were invited to participate as volunteers in the heritage mapping and local history writing workshops scheduled throughout the year. This February, 4th year students of UP-Cebu from the STS classes of de la Cerna will be involved in field investigation in the different towns and municipalities.

History writers and people from the towns will be the resource persons for the local history writing workshop to be handled by de la Cerna.

The workshop will focus on the writing and organization of the data garnered from cultural and heritage mapping of each of the towns. This will include the natural, built, and intangible heritage such as the churches, festivals, religious practices etc.

“This has to be written down and it is the people themselves who will do that,” said de la Cerna.

She also highlights the importance of letting the people in the towns know their history and cultural heritage. “Once they have documented these cultural and heritage resources, the people will know how they can translate that into economic activities.”

She further stated that one of the major aims of the project is to create a comprehensive database of every town’s culture and history that will be beneficial to National Government Units, towns and municipalities.

According to dela Cerna, through heritage awareness, the communities will learn to manage their resources better.

Locals could even be trained as competent tourist guides once they become aware of their history. This will promote heritage tourism in different parts of Cebu.

“We have the tendency to focus on the usual tourist spots in Cebu City when there is so much to see in the whole province of Cebu,” said de la Cerna.

Considering the enormity of this task, mapping, or doing an inventory the town’s cultural heritage, will be done geographically from January to April by clustering the towns.

By September to December of this year, historical writing experts will collate the data gathered from the different clusters.

The database and written output, translated both in English and Cebuano, will be published by year 2007. It will be first made available to the towns and communities by summer next year.

source: http://www.upv.edu.ph/news/news_archive.php?id=9
date:2006-02-15

CVSC Conducts Local History Writing Workshops to Promote Cebuano Heritage

Do you know your local history?

This is a Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC) of University of the Philippines-Cebu has linked up Provincial Tourism and Heritage Council (PTHC) by conducting local history writing workshops in line with promoting the province of Cebu.

With the fast-rising development of Cebu City as a tourist destination, the need to introduce the far-reaching cities and municipalities of the province has become increasingly imperative.

Last year, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia saw the urgency of developing the PTHC responsible for the cultural and heritage mapping and preservation of the 5 component cities and 47 municipalities of the Cebu province. This is to highlight the importance of heritage to tourism and economic development.

The provincial committee on Cebu Language, Culture, and Arts (PCCLCA) one of the three committees created under the PTHC, was tasked for documentation, organization and writing of local history of each of the provinces and municipalities.

Madrileña de la Cerna, member of the PCCLCA and director of CVSC, suggested local history writing workshops to be conducted, as a joint project between CVSC and different towns of Cebu in support the heritage preservation project.

Students of UP-Cebu were invited to participate as volunteers in the heritage mapping and local history writing workshops scheduled throughout the year. This February, 4th year students of UP-Cebu from the STS classes of de la Cerna will be involved in field investigation in the different towns and municipalities.

History writers and people from the towns will be the resource persons for the local history writing workshop to be handled by de la Cerna.

The workshop will focus on the writing and organization of the data garnered from cultural and heritage mapping of each of the towns. This will include the natural, built, and intangible heritage such as the churches, festivals, religious practices etc.

“This has to be written down and it is the people themselves who will do that,” said de la Cerna.

She also highlights the importance of letting the people in the towns know their history and cultural heritage. “Once they have documented these cultural and heritage resources, the people will know how they can translate that into economic activities.”

She further stated that one of the major aims of the project is to create a comprehensive database of every town’s culture and history that will be beneficial to National Government Units, towns and municipalities.

According to dela Cerna, through heritage awareness, the communities will learn to manage their resources better.

Locals could even be trained as competent tourist guides once they become aware of their history. This will promote heritage tourism in different parts of Cebu.

“We have the tendency to focus on the usual tourist spots in Cebu City when there is so much to see in the whole province of Cebu,” said de la Cerna.

Considering the enormity of this task, mapping, or doing an inventory the town’s cultural heritage, will be done geographically from January to April by clustering the towns.

By September to December of this year, historical writing experts will collate the data gathered from the different clusters.

The database and written output, translated both in English and Cebuano, will be published by year 2007. It will be first made available to the towns and communities by summer next year.

source: http://www.upv.edu.ph/news/news_archive.php?id=9
date:2006-02-15

Youth Maps Out and Valuates Heritage Monuments and Sites

To map out and valuate the cultural significance of their town’s heritage monuments and sites, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officers of Alcoy, Argao, Boljoon, Dalaguete, and Oslob, presented the results of their cultural mapping and valuation during the Barangay History Writing Conference II: Right to Heritage forum last April 17-18 in Argao, Cebu.

The two-day conference was part of the Cebu Heritage Frontier Phase 2: Youth for Heritage Program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts National Committee on Monuments.

The conference included the validation and illustration of the cultural map per barangay, identification of local historian or writer per town, photo documentation of heritage resources such as old houses, school buildings, and antique jars, among others.

Through the said conference, the SK leaders were equipped with skills in heritage identification, documentation, valuation and interpretation. They will also be involved in coming up with heritage tourism in their respective towns.

The conference was part of the Barangay History Writing Conference series that was first conducted last February 18 in Argao with 118 students from the University of the Philippines- Cebu and 65 SK leaders from the said towns. A two-mapping and identification was conducted in Feb. 24-25, 2006 covering 96 barangays out of 118 of the five towns.

Workshop proper

Day one of the conference witnessed the turning over of cultural mapping documentation survey form of the 96 barangays by Dr. Madrileña dela Cerna of the University of the Philippines- Visayas Cebu College Central Visayas Studies Center (UPV-CVSC). A testimonial of the Feb. 24-25 mapping experience was also shared by both the UP students and the SK officers.

The workshop proper began with a talk on Understanding Heritage and Philippine Heritage Laws given by Ruel Bughao Rigor, Cebu Heritage Frontier Project Coordinator. Bughao discussed the valuation criteria and cultural significance of historical monuments and sites.

Using the valuation criteria for socio-economic, economic, historic, architectural and scientific-archaeological, the participants valuated the cultural values of their towns’ heritage resources.

Partners

This project is in partnership with the UPV-Central Visayas Studies Center who sent students to participate in the conference held last in February together with the SK, the Local Government Unit of Argao, and the Cebu provincial committee in Cebuano language, Culture and the Arts.

source: http://www.rafi.org.ph/chp.html

Youth Maps Out and Valuates Heritage Monuments and Sites

To map out and valuate the cultural significance of their town’s heritage monuments and sites, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officers of Alcoy, Argao, Boljoon, Dalaguete, and Oslob, presented the results of their cultural mapping and valuation during the Barangay History Writing Conference II: Right to Heritage forum last April 17-18 in Argao, Cebu.

The two-day conference was part of the Cebu Heritage Frontier Phase 2: Youth for Heritage Program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts National Committee on Monuments.

The conference included the validation and illustration of the cultural map per barangay, identification of local historian or writer per town, photo documentation of heritage resources such as old houses, school buildings, and antique jars, among others.

Through the said conference, the SK leaders were equipped with skills in heritage identification, documentation, valuation and interpretation. They will also be involved in coming up with heritage tourism in their respective towns.

The conference was part of the Barangay History Writing Conference series that was first conducted last February 18 in Argao with 118 students from the University of the Philippines- Cebu and 65 SK leaders from the said towns. A two-mapping and identification was conducted in Feb. 24-25, 2006 covering 96 barangays out of 118 of the five towns.

Workshop proper

Day one of the conference witnessed the turning over of cultural mapping documentation survey form of the 96 barangays by Dr. Madrileña dela Cerna of the University of the Philippines- Visayas Cebu College Central Visayas Studies Center (UPV-CVSC). A testimonial of the Feb. 24-25 mapping experience was also shared by both the UP students and the SK officers.

The workshop proper began with a talk on Understanding Heritage and Philippine Heritage Laws given by Ruel Bughao Rigor, Cebu Heritage Frontier Project Coordinator. Bughao discussed the valuation criteria and cultural significance of historical monuments and sites.

Using the valuation criteria for socio-economic, economic, historic, architectural and scientific-archaeological, the participants valuated the cultural values of their towns’ heritage resources.

Partners

This project is in partnership with the UPV-Central Visayas Studies Center who sent students to participate in the conference held last in February together with the SK, the Local Government Unit of Argao, and the Cebu provincial committee in Cebuano language, Culture and the Arts.

source: http://www.rafi.org.ph/chp.html

^^

"Rescue" Archaeological Diggings at the Plaza Independencia

phone cam pics by Markiiboi.. I will post more pics later coz I'm in an internet cafe.. :)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9011/image152copy3ua.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7326/image149copy7bo.jpg

^^

"Rescue" Archaeological Diggings at the Plaza Independencia

phone cam pics by Markiiboi.. I will post more pics later coz I'm in an internet cafe.. :)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9011/image152copy3ua.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7326/image149copy7bo.jpg

Archaeological Rescue Dig Updates (06.13.2006)

Overview:
-The Philippine National Museum has sent an archaeological team to conduct a rescue dig at the Plaza Independencia in response to the anticipated construction of a road tunnel in the area.
- The entire Plaza Independencia has been identified as an archaeological field (burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos) based on previous explorations conducted by the said institution.
- 3 layers of time have been previously identified in the area: pre-Spanish, Spanish, and the American Colonial era. The pre-Spanish aspect of the area focuses on it of being a burial site of the early Filipinos.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings18.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings16.jpg


Marvin (sugbuanon) briefing the police.. :colgate:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings15.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings12.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings13.jpg


Bone fragments (probably pre-Spanish) were found in this site (photo below)just a while ago according to one of the members of the team whom I chatted with.

The concrete structure below is probably from a previous structure that stood in the park.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings01.jpg


Map of Spanish Cebu. Plaza Independencia and Fort San Pedro is at the bottom right portion (obscured).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings20.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings21.jpg


.........MORE UPDATES tomorrow when the diggings resume...

Archaeological Rescue Dig Updates (06.13.2006)

Overview:
-The Philippine National Museum has sent an archaeological team to conduct a rescue dig at the Plaza Independencia in response to the anticipated construction of a road tunnel in the area.
- The entire Plaza Independencia has been identified as an archaeological field (burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos) based on previous explorations conducted by the said institution.
- 3 layers of time have been previously identified in the area: pre-Spanish, Spanish, and the American Colonial era. The pre-Spanish aspect of the area focuses on it of being a burial site of the early Filipinos.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings18.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings16.jpg


Marvin (sugbuanon) briefing the police.. :colgate:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings15.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings12.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings13.jpg


Bone fragments (probably pre-Spanish) were found in this site (photo below)just a while ago according to one of the members of the team whom I chatted with.

The concrete structure below is probably from a previous structure that stood in the park.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings01.jpg


Map of Spanish Cebu. Plaza Independencia and Fort San Pedro is at the bottom right portion (obscured).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings20.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings21.jpg


.........MORE UPDATES tomorrow when the diggings resume...

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima1.jpg
The San Pedro fort in Cebu. Relación de las Islas Filipinas by Fernando Valdés Tamón. 1739. Biblioteca del Palacio Real The first Spanish fort to be built in the Philippines was constructed in Cebu in order to defend the town of San Miguel, founded by Legazpi in 1565. In 1738, the San Pedro fort still had its original isosceles triangle shape.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima2.jpg
The town of Cebu in 1880. SHM At the end of the 19th century, Cebu was an unpaved town with a spacious and well ordered street layout; its buildings were mainly of a rustic type but there were also important constructions such as the Cathedral, the Augustinian monastery and the Government house.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima3.jpg
House of the general Government of the Visayan islands, in Cebu. Ramón La Hermosa in Colección de planos... 1876. BETSICCP, Madrid The Visayan islands are scattered between Luzon and Mindanao; the largest of these are Bohol, Leyte, Panay and Cebu. This was where Legazpi landed in 1565 and where over a period of time general Spanish rule over these islands was established.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima4.jpg
Ground plan of the Cathedral planned for Cebu. Juan de Ciscara. 1719. AGI The diocese of Cebu was created in 1595, at the same time as those created for Nueva Segovia and Nueva Cáceres. Tradition has it that the Cathedral, which was completed at the end of the 18th century, was the resting place for the cross planted by Magellan on his arrival at the island.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima5.jpg
Plan of Cebu in 1841. MN Cebu, which was situated on the west coast of the island of Cebu, was the first Spanish enclave and had a magnificent port which was protected from the wind by the nearby islands of Mactán and Opón.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima1.jpg
The San Pedro fort in Cebu. Relación de las Islas Filipinas by Fernando Valdés Tamón. 1739. Biblioteca del Palacio Real The first Spanish fort to be built in the Philippines was constructed in Cebu in order to defend the town of San Miguel, founded by Legazpi in 1565. In 1738, the San Pedro fort still had its original isosceles triangle shape.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima2.jpg
The town of Cebu in 1880. SHM At the end of the 19th century, Cebu was an unpaved town with a spacious and well ordered street layout; its buildings were mainly of a rustic type but there were also important constructions such as the Cathedral, the Augustinian monastery and the Government house.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima3.jpg
House of the general Government of the Visayan islands, in Cebu. Ramón La Hermosa in Colección de planos... 1876. BETSICCP, Madrid The Visayan islands are scattered between Luzon and Mindanao; the largest of these are Bohol, Leyte, Panay and Cebu. This was where Legazpi landed in 1565 and where over a period of time general Spanish rule over these islands was established.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima4.jpg
Ground plan of the Cathedral planned for Cebu. Juan de Ciscara. 1719. AGI The diocese of Cebu was created in 1595, at the same time as those created for Nueva Segovia and Nueva Cáceres. Tradition has it that the Cathedral, which was completed at the end of the 18th century, was the resting place for the cross planted by Magellan on his arrival at the island.

http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/p24ima5.jpg
Plan of Cebu in 1841. MN Cebu, which was situated on the west coast of the island of Cebu, was the first Spanish enclave and had a magnificent port which was protected from the wind by the nearby islands of Mactán and Opón.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings18.jpg


^^@arnoldsa, do you have any idea, what's this structure? is that a wall? it just remind me of what i saw in vienna:

http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1253/timg01035bc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/archaeologicalDiggings/fort_san_pedro_diggings18.jpg


^^@arnoldsa, do you have any idea, what's this structure? is that a wall? it just remind me of what i saw in vienna:

http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1253/timg01035bc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

arnold diba you talked with those historians at the site.. did they give a specific date on when the diggings would end..

arnold diba you talked with those historians at the site.. did they give a specific date on when the diggings would end..

^^

@marvin

There's no specific date when the diggings would end bai Marvin. Maybe it would end once they've covered the entire area already. This wouldn't take long, maybe a month or two. Each excavation I guess would go no deeper than 2.0 meters because previous pre-Spanish excavations were dug out at a depth of only 1.5 meters. :)

Besides, they will only cover the immediate area that will be affected by the construction of the road tunnel. The other areas might just be dug in future explorations. :)



@Gee

I'm not sure what it is Gee but I guess that's from a previous structure that stood in Plaza Independencia. Maybe a part of a pavement or road or what. I will try to inquire more tomorrow. :)

^^

@marvin

There's no specific date when the diggings would end bai Marvin. Maybe it would end once they've covered the entire area already. This wouldn't take long, maybe a month or two. Each excavation I guess would go no deeper than 2.0 meters because previous pre-Spanish excavations were dug out at a depth of only 1.5 meters. :)

Besides, they will only cover the immediate area that will be affected by the construction of the road tunnel. The other areas might just be dug in future explorations. :)



@Gee

I'm not sure what it is Gee but I guess that's from a previous structure that stood in Plaza Independencia. Maybe a part of a pavement or road or what. I will try to inquire more tomorrow. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/plaza_independencia_archaeological_.jpg

Legend:

1.) Red Line = probable route of the road tunnel.
2.) Red dots = site of diggings as of today.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/plaza_independencia_archaeological_.jpg

Legend:

1.) Red Line = probable route of the road tunnel.
2.) Red dots = site of diggings as of today.

^^ I think they said bai that they will wrap up in the end of June. And because of that time constraint, they will not dig everything on the marked area but at random (within the area with marked trees).

^^ I think they said bai that they will wrap up in the end of June. And because of that time constraint, they will not dig everything on the marked area but at random (within the area with marked trees).

ok thank you bai.. ^^ haha kaw ha imo jud to balikon ang chix sa plaza

ok thank you bai.. ^^ haha kaw ha imo jud to balikon ang chix sa plaza

^^ basin lahi na ang i dig by bai. hehehe. and her name is Sandy.

^^ basin lahi na ang i dig by bai. hehehe. and her name is Sandy.

^^ I think they said bai that they will wrap up in the end of June. And because of that time constraint, they will not dig everything on the marked area but at random (within the area with marked trees).

ah okay.. thnks bai. :)

^^ I think they said bai that they will wrap up in the end of June. And because of that time constraint, they will not dig everything on the marked area but at random (within the area with marked trees).

ah okay.. thnks bai. :)

so, you're joining tomorrow for the rescue digging mga sugbuanons?

so, you're joining tomorrow for the rescue digging mga sugbuanons?

am i the only one who's shocked that they're defiling a park, cutting it half, just to widen a road?

i mean, ugh, could someone explain this?

i mean, yes, i'm happy that they sent someone to do an archeaological dig, but do filipinos just don't care with their existing cultural heritage?

am i the only one who's shocked that they're defiling a park, cutting it half, just to widen a road?

i mean, ugh, could someone explain this?

i mean, yes, i'm happy that they sent someone to do an archeaological dig, but do filipinos just don't care with their existing cultural heritage?

^^it's not road widening, it's a road tunnel.

Filipinos specially Cebuanos do care that's why there is a Rescue Dig, to save those rich structures, artifacts from ancient times. Our city is becoming congested and keeps on growing and we need those kinds of infrastructures. It was a very hard decision for everyone involved in this project, there's already so much delays to start the digging coz of the said rich historical values underneath, there's a lot of changes on their plans of where and how should this road be put up and they came with this hard but the best solution. It only shows that our city government values our rich heritage.

^^it's not road widening, it's a road tunnel.

Filipinos specially Cebuanos do care that's why there is a Rescue Dig, to save those rich structures, artifacts from ancient times. Our city is becoming congested and keeps on growing and we need those kinds of infrastructures. It was a very hard decision for everyone involved in this project, there's already so much delays to start the digging coz of the said rich historical values underneath, there's a lot of changes on their plans of where and how should this road be put up and they came with this hard but the best solution. It only shows that our city government values our rich heritage.

thanks for the clarifacation, really appreciate it. :)

thanks for the clarifacation, really appreciate it. :)

Here are some pictures I took yesterday.

I wasn't able to take updated pics of the archaeological diggings because there were so many personnel from the National Museum. Also the area was very muddy since it rained hard the other night.



Agustinian saints at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center01.jpg


Close-up detail
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center03.jpg


Entrance to monastery featuring a staircase made of hardwood and adorned with lattice decorations and carvings topped with two Chinese Fu-Dogs at both ends. Note also the portrait of the Agustinian monk Gregor Mendel, the acknowledged father of the study of heredity and genetics.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center06.jpg


The other side of the staircase with a portrait of Friar Diego de Herrera, OSA.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center05.jpg


At the hallway are the portraits of the past Bishops of Cebu (OSA).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center07.jpg


Basilica
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center09.jpg

Here are some pictures I took yesterday.

I wasn't able to take updated pics of the archaeological diggings because there were so many personnel from the National Museum. Also the area was very muddy since it rained hard the other night.



Agustinian saints at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center01.jpg


Close-up detail
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center03.jpg


Entrance to monastery featuring a staircase made of hardwood and adorned with lattice decorations and carvings topped with two Chinese Fu-Dogs at both ends. Note also the portrait of the Agustinian monk Gregor Mendel, the acknowledged father of the study of heredity and genetics.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center06.jpg


The other side of the staircase with a portrait of Friar Diego de Herrera, OSA.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center05.jpg


At the hallway are the portraits of the past Bishops of Cebu (OSA).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center07.jpg


Basilica
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center09.jpg

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (Cebu City)
- This church has traces of Rococco (see Rococco below)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/05cathedral.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1694.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/15cathedral.jpg




http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3807/cebcath4ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

source:http://216.55.163.209/specials/kidsters/heritage/heritage_nook.html

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (Cebu City)
- This church has traces of Rococco (see Rococco below)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/05cathedral.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1694.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/15cathedral.jpg




http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3807/cebcath4ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

source:http://216.55.163.209/specials/kidsters/heritage/heritage_nook.html

^^

thanks for the information Gee, keep them coming.. :)

^^

thanks for the information Gee, keep them coming.. :)

^^

thanks for the information Gee, keep them coming.. :)

ok, basta para sa sugbu. @arnoldsa i found this student project from university of south wales website.

Student Project: 1998-1999 CEBU - Waterfront Redevelopment
Master of Urban Development and Design
Faculty of the Built Environment
University of New South Wales
http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/exhibits/mudd/projects/international.asp?id=9899cebu

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7928/9899cebu19uo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Aerial view of Cebu Waterfront development project

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2600/9899cebu24do.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Master Plan

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6126/9899cebu36si.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Proposed Plaza Carbon


Introduction

Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines, was chosen because it has all the ingredients for a wonderful urban development and design project. It is user friendly and has an interesting historical, economic and social dimension.

THE PROJECT examined the idea of rebuilding the city's links with the waterfront, to create a viable, imaginative scheme attractive to investors, while respecting the area's heritage and structure.

In executing our work we were extremely conscious that the Philippines is not the wealthiest country in South East Asia, and that our plans had to down to earth, practical and affordable. On the other hand, inspiration is also a practical and necessary quality of all developments. Our mission has therefore been to create a plan that is no t so real it is boring, yet not so visionary it is unrealisable.

Design Parameter
were established which sought to:

* Establish the waterfront as the focus of the public domain
* Maintain, enhance and create character precincts
* Create on image for the city and improve legibility
* Conserve the city's heritage
* Improve the public domain within a hierarchy of pedestrian spaces
* Maintain the low scale of the city
* Address social issues such as equity and accessibility
* Apply design solutions for a tropical environment

Concept Design
A concept was created which endeavoured to achieve a coherent image of the city, while taking a holistic approach to the design each of its parts.
As the instrument to implement the design concept, a master plan was prepared, which created on integrated whole, sensitive to character, urban form and function. Central themes are the conservation, enhancement and creation of precincts, each of which has its own distinctive character. Links between precincts of different character and the water front posed the most difficult urban design problem. The crux of the problem was the need to integrate areas with distinctly different height envelopes, scale, urban form and development potential.

The central theme of the design - the use of water and the waterfront as a central, unifying element in the lives of the people of Cebu. Where possible, the city's heritage buildings provide a destination for axes, as a symbolic link between the old and new.

^^

thanks for the information Gee, keep them coming.. :)

ok, basta para sa sugbu. @arnoldsa i found this student project from university of south wales website.

Student Project: 1998-1999 CEBU - Waterfront Redevelopment
Master of Urban Development and Design
Faculty of the Built Environment
University of New South Wales
http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/exhibits/mudd/projects/international.asp?id=9899cebu

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7928/9899cebu19uo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Aerial view of Cebu Waterfront development project

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2600/9899cebu24do.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Master Plan

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6126/9899cebu36si.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Proposed Plaza Carbon


Introduction

Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines, was chosen because it has all the ingredients for a wonderful urban development and design project. It is user friendly and has an interesting historical, economic and social dimension.

THE PROJECT examined the idea of rebuilding the city's links with the waterfront, to create a viable, imaginative scheme attractive to investors, while respecting the area's heritage and structure.

In executing our work we were extremely conscious that the Philippines is not the wealthiest country in South East Asia, and that our plans had to down to earth, practical and affordable. On the other hand, inspiration is also a practical and necessary quality of all developments. Our mission has therefore been to create a plan that is no t so real it is boring, yet not so visionary it is unrealisable.

Design Parameter
were established which sought to:

* Establish the waterfront as the focus of the public domain
* Maintain, enhance and create character precincts
* Create on image for the city and improve legibility
* Conserve the city's heritage
* Improve the public domain within a hierarchy of pedestrian spaces
* Maintain the low scale of the city
* Address social issues such as equity and accessibility
* Apply design solutions for a tropical environment

Concept Design
A concept was created which endeavoured to achieve a coherent image of the city, while taking a holistic approach to the design each of its parts.
As the instrument to implement the design concept, a master plan was prepared, which created on integrated whole, sensitive to character, urban form and function. Central themes are the conservation, enhancement and creation of precincts, each of which has its own distinctive character. Links between precincts of different character and the water front posed the most difficult urban design problem. The crux of the problem was the need to integrate areas with distinctly different height envelopes, scale, urban form and development potential.

The central theme of the design - the use of water and the waterfront as a central, unifying element in the lives of the people of Cebu. Where possible, the city's heritage buildings provide a destination for axes, as a symbolic link between the old and new.

^^

I think this was part of the Cebu Heritage Walk Project of former Mayor Alvin B. Garcia. I remembered that he commissioned someone for it.

Tommy Osmeña scrapped the said project though when he became mayor. Fortunately enough, this waterfront project was incorporated into the CCCI's Cebu Masterplan.

^^

I think this was part of the Cebu Heritage Walk Project of former Mayor Alvin B. Garcia. I remembered that he commissioned someone for it.

Tommy Osmeña scrapped the said project though when he became mayor. Fortunately enough, this waterfront project was incorporated into the CCCI's Cebu Masterplan.

^^ It would make the city more organized and look well-planned. :)

^^ It would make the city more organized and look well-planned. :)

^^No mass high rises yet?

^^No mass high rises yet?

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu


@Photos by arnoldsa.
All texts sourced from the booklet: The Santo Niño Church and Monastery, An Augustinian Legacy to the Filipino People.


A Brief History

-Formerly called San Agustin Church and Monastery (Note: There is another San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila), this church was elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica during the 4th Centennial Celebrations of the Christianization of the Philippines held in Cebu City.

-Three churches have been built before the present one. The first church, by Fr. Diego de Herrera, was made of Nipa and Wood and was burnt down in 1566. The next church, also of light materials, was constructed by Fr. Pedro Torres and also got burnt in 1628. The third church, made of bricks and stones was started by Fr. Juan de Medina. It fell down on 1629.

-On February 29, 1735, Fr. Juan de Albarran started the construction of what would be the present church; hewn stone from Mactan was used. The molave materials were brought from Talisay. The church was finished in 1739.

- The Santo Niño church has all the characteristics of a solid construction that can withstand earthquakes. Fr. Albarran admitted that, during the planning and construction of the church, he had in mind the three principles of sound architecture: utility, durability, beauty.


The Convent

- The present convent was finished around the year 1740. The first floor houses the offices of the Church organizations and the adjacent school; formerly, it also contained the caballeriza. The second floor serves as the living quarters of the Augustinian Community. The finely-carved wooden stairway that leads to the second floor is greatly admired for its artistic value and antiquity; lion carvings adorn its main posts. A huge oil painting that dates back to an anonymous painter of 1868, depicting the saints, martyrs and heroes of the Augustinian Order, presides over the community receiving room.

- The convent has never undergone major renovations. In 1965, on the occasion of the celebration of the Fourth Centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines, it underwent massive repairs, but it was more for the improvement of the facilities of the Augustinian Community.


Architecture of the Church and Monastery

The facade of the church is a blending of Muslim, Romanesque, and Neo-Classical features (Churiguerra style?). It follows the classical pattern and is divided into two levels. Shallow pillasters divide each story into three segments decorated with stone bas-reliefs representing Augustinian saints. The bell tower serves as counterbalance to the opposite end. A triangular pediment crowns the solid, but not massive, facade.

Focus of attention is on the center section. The trefoil arched main entrance is balanced by the side rectangular satued niches. The vertical composition is echoed by the small design on the second level above the cornice, the trefoil arch, the pediment and the side scroll-like ornament, a facade within a facade. A double-edged triangular pediment crowns the facade. Preserved in its pristine stone texture, the facade conveys an air of elegance and simplicity of lines.



Pilgrim Center (Photos Below)
- The Pilgrim Center was built in 1995 at the plaza across the Basilica since the church could no longer accomodate the throves of devotees and visitors (an average of almost a thousand per day on normal days) coming from the different parts of the country and even abroad.
- Most masses (weekdays, sundays, and special days) are already held at the Pilgrim Center.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1643-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1658-1.jpg


Facade of the Basilica
- Focus of attention is on the center section. The trefoil arched main entrance is balanced by the side rectangular satued niches. The vertical composition is echoed by the small design on the second level above the cornice, the trefoil arch, the pediment and the side scroll-like ornament, a facade within a facade. A double-edged triangular pediment crowns the facade.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center09.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1640-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1712-1.jpg


Facade Details
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1715.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1722-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/basilica_santo_nino01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/basilica_santo_nino02.jpg


Chinese Fu-Dog at the main entrance
-This isn't an unusual phenomenon. These Fu-Dogs have also been put at the main entrances of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila and at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1717.jpg

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu


@Photos by arnoldsa.
All texts sourced from the booklet: The Santo Niño Church and Monastery, An Augustinian Legacy to the Filipino People.


A Brief History

-Formerly called San Agustin Church and Monastery (Note: There is another San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila), this church was elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica during the 4th Centennial Celebrations of the Christianization of the Philippines held in Cebu City.

-Three churches have been built before the present one. The first church, by Fr. Diego de Herrera, was made of Nipa and Wood and was burnt down in 1566. The next church, also of light materials, was constructed by Fr. Pedro Torres and also got burnt in 1628. The third church, made of bricks and stones was started by Fr. Juan de Medina. It fell down on 1629.

-On February 29, 1735, Fr. Juan de Albarran started the construction of what would be the present church; hewn stone from Mactan was used. The molave materials were brought from Talisay. The church was finished in 1739.

- The Santo Niño church has all the characteristics of a solid construction that can withstand earthquakes. Fr. Albarran admitted that, during the planning and construction of the church, he had in mind the three principles of sound architecture: utility, durability, beauty.


The Convent

- The present convent was finished around the year 1740. The first floor houses the offices of the Church organizations and the adjacent school; formerly, it also contained the caballeriza. The second floor serves as the living quarters of the Augustinian Community. The finely-carved wooden stairway that leads to the second floor is greatly admired for its artistic value and antiquity; lion carvings adorn its main posts. A huge oil painting that dates back to an anonymous painter of 1868, depicting the saints, martyrs and heroes of the Augustinian Order, presides over the community receiving room.

- The convent has never undergone major renovations. In 1965, on the occasion of the celebration of the Fourth Centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines, it underwent massive repairs, but it was more for the improvement of the facilities of the Augustinian Community.


Architecture of the Church and Monastery

The facade of the church is a blending of Muslim, Romanesque, and Neo-Classical features (Churiguerra style?). It follows the classical pattern and is divided into two levels. Shallow pillasters divide each story into three segments decorated with stone bas-reliefs representing Augustinian saints. The bell tower serves as counterbalance to the opposite end. A triangular pediment crowns the solid, but not massive, facade.

Focus of attention is on the center section. The trefoil arched main entrance is balanced by the side rectangular satued niches. The vertical composition is echoed by the small design on the second level above the cornice, the trefoil arch, the pediment and the side scroll-like ornament, a facade within a facade. A double-edged triangular pediment crowns the facade. Preserved in its pristine stone texture, the facade conveys an air of elegance and simplicity of lines.



Pilgrim Center (Photos Below)
- The Pilgrim Center was built in 1995 at the plaza across the Basilica since the church could no longer accomodate the throves of devotees and visitors (an average of almost a thousand per day on normal days) coming from the different parts of the country and even abroad.
- Most masses (weekdays, sundays, and special days) are already held at the Pilgrim Center.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1643-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1658-1.jpg


Facade of the Basilica
- Focus of attention is on the center section. The trefoil arched main entrance is balanced by the side rectangular satued niches. The vertical composition is echoed by the small design on the second level above the cornice, the trefoil arch, the pediment and the side scroll-like ornament, a facade within a facade. A double-edged triangular pediment crowns the facade.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center09.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1640-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1712-1.jpg


Facade Details
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1715.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1722-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/basilica_santo_nino01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/basilica_santo_nino02.jpg


Chinese Fu-Dog at the main entrance
-This isn't an unusual phenomenon. These Fu-Dogs have also been put at the main entrances of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila and at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/IMG_1717.jpg

Interiors


@All photos below by arnoldsa.
All texts sourced from the booklet: The Santo Niño Church and Monastery, An Augustinian Legacy to the Filipino People


-In 1773, the interior of the church was painted. The church itself was retouched and reinforced in 1782. In 1886, Fr. Fernando Magaz added two side altars. From 1880 to 1890 fr. Mateo Diaz installed glass windows with iron rails, painted the interior, added four new altars and refurbished the floor with marble at the cost of six thousand pesos. Fr. Valerio Rodrigo brought the chandeliers in the early 20th century. Aside from these embellishments, the church has remained in its original form.

On the occasion of the Fourth Centennial Celebration of the evangelization of the Philippines, renovation was carried out with utmost respect to the old historical structure of the church.



Finely carved stairway leading to the upper cloisters of the Monastery. The stairway's main posts are topped with Chinese Fu-Dogs. The stairway is greatly admired for its antiquity and artistic value.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center06.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/30.jpg


Chairs. Notice the Coat of Arms of the Hapsburgs of Austria (double-headed eagle). The Hapsburg kings of Spain awarded this coat of arms to the Santo Niño in gratitude to its miraculous powers.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/finely_carved_chairs.jpg


Wooden Retablo and Main Altar
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/main_altar_retablo.jpg


Ceiling
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/ceiling_santonino.jpg


Choir Loft and Pipe Organ
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/choir_loft.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pipe_organ_ceiling.jpg


Fountain at the center of the u-shaped convent.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/36.jpg


Hallway with portraits of past Bishops of Cebu (OSA).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center07.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/hallway.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/hallway_leading_to_monastery.jpg

Interiors


@All photos below by arnoldsa.
All texts sourced from the booklet: The Santo Niño Church and Monastery, An Augustinian Legacy to the Filipino People


-In 1773, the interior of the church was painted. The church itself was retouched and reinforced in 1782. In 1886, Fr. Fernando Magaz added two side altars. From 1880 to 1890 fr. Mateo Diaz installed glass windows with iron rails, painted the interior, added four new altars and refurbished the floor with marble at the cost of six thousand pesos. Fr. Valerio Rodrigo brought the chandeliers in the early 20th century. Aside from these embellishments, the church has remained in its original form.

On the occasion of the Fourth Centennial Celebration of the evangelization of the Philippines, renovation was carried out with utmost respect to the old historical structure of the church.



Finely carved stairway leading to the upper cloisters of the Monastery. The stairway's main posts are topped with Chinese Fu-Dogs. The stairway is greatly admired for its antiquity and artistic value.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center06.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/30.jpg


Chairs. Notice the Coat of Arms of the Hapsburgs of Austria (double-headed eagle). The Hapsburg kings of Spain awarded this coat of arms to the Santo Niño in gratitude to its miraculous powers.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/finely_carved_chairs.jpg


Wooden Retablo and Main Altar
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/main_altar_retablo.jpg


Ceiling
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/ceiling_santonino.jpg


Choir Loft and Pipe Organ
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/choir_loft.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pipe_organ_ceiling.jpg


Fountain at the center of the u-shaped convent.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/36.jpg


Hallway with portraits of past Bishops of Cebu (OSA).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pilgrim_center07.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/hallway.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/hallway_leading_to_monastery.jpg

Fountain at the center of the u-shaped convent.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/36.jpg


^^this used to stand in front of the basilica before the pilgrimage center was built.

Fountain at the center of the u-shaped convent.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/36.jpg


^^this used to stand in front of the basilica before the pilgrimage center was built.

^^ the courtyard will look better once the candle-lighting racks will be transferred outside.

^^ the courtyard will look better once the candle-lighting racks will be transferred outside.

[FONT=Century Gothic]Interiors

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/30.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/pipe_organ_ceiling.jpg



On the top photo, when you climb up the stairs, the first door on your right will lead you to the original Sto. Nino in a specially made housing with bars around the statue.

I used to be a member of the choir from grade 5-6 and we sang in front of the organ all the time. You guys have to go through the organ to access the top of the bell tower. Like I said if you can request the organist to get you that access to the tower you'll be amazed to see that huge bell a minimum 6' in diameter in the middle of the tower.

[FONT=Century Gothic]Interiors

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On the top photo, when you climb up the stairs, the first door on your right will lead you to the original Sto. Nino in a specially made housing with bars around the statue.

I used to be a member of the choir from grade 5-6 and we sang in front of the organ all the time. You guys have to go through the organ to access the top of the bell tower. Like I said if you can request the organist to get you that access to the tower you'll be amazed to see that huge bell a minimum 6' in diameter in the middle of the tower.

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The GUADALUPE of the CAVE is special because of its history. A replica of the image in Spain, it was long venerated by the people of Cebu. During the local uprising against the Spanish in the end of the 19th century, this statue was thought to have been lost in the skirmishes but a local apparently stored this centuries-old statue in the cave of the mountains of what is now Guadalupe for safekeeping. Several years later, it was discovered intact and unscathed. Pilgrimages to this remote mountain cave are popular among Cebuanos, so when we visited the chapel-cave, which can only hold about 30 people, a mass was being heard for it was the first day of October, the month of the Holy Rosary. Taking the picture then amidst the bobbing heads of pilgrims was a challenge.

the Cave of Guadalupe, Guadalupe, Cebu City, the Philippines

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The image of of the Virgin of Guadalupe was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. While numerous images of the Guadalupe Virgin exist all over the Philippines, no other place in Cebu City displays the Birhen as much as the eponymous town of Guadalupe. Be it in postcards, in statues, in stamps or as in this case a large draping canvas draped over a statue of Beato Juan Diego, the Guadalupe colors simply leap out at you.

the Cave Shrine of Guadalupe, Cebu City, the Philippines

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The Virgin of Guadalupe is venerated in the Philippines as it is after all the Patron Lady of the country. There are numerous images of the Virgin all over the islands and none more varied than in the town of Guadalupe, Cebu City. From life-size statues to sculptures to figurines to doll-like icons, the Virgin comes in an array of forms. None has touched me more than this primitive "art" in cardboard lovingly decorated with glass glitters and framed in glass. In fact this was prominently displayed over vigil candles.

the cave of Guadalupe, Cebu, the Philippines

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The name Catmon is claimed to be after of a tree, During the early period of Spanish regime in Cebu, the leaders of the Conquistadores once asked the natives who were sheltering under a big catmon tree watching their carabaos enjoying the cool noon bath, as to what is the name of the place. Thinking that the Spaniards was asking for the name of the tree answered ,”Catmon”. Thus the town was organized in 1835 and named CATMON.

Taken in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines

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The GUADALUPE of the CAVE is special because of its history. A replica of the image in Spain, it was long venerated by the people of Cebu. During the local uprising against the Spanish in the end of the 19th century, this statue was thought to have been lost in the skirmishes but a local apparently stored this centuries-old statue in the cave of the mountains of what is now Guadalupe for safekeeping. Several years later, it was discovered intact and unscathed. Pilgrimages to this remote mountain cave are popular among Cebuanos, so when we visited the chapel-cave, which can only hold about 30 people, a mass was being heard for it was the first day of October, the month of the Holy Rosary. Taking the picture then amidst the bobbing heads of pilgrims was a challenge.

the Cave of Guadalupe, Guadalupe, Cebu City, the Philippines

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The image of of the Virgin of Guadalupe was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. While numerous images of the Guadalupe Virgin exist all over the Philippines, no other place in Cebu City displays the Birhen as much as the eponymous town of Guadalupe. Be it in postcards, in statues, in stamps or as in this case a large draping canvas draped over a statue of Beato Juan Diego, the Guadalupe colors simply leap out at you.

the Cave Shrine of Guadalupe, Cebu City, the Philippines

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The Virgin of Guadalupe is venerated in the Philippines as it is after all the Patron Lady of the country. There are numerous images of the Virgin all over the islands and none more varied than in the town of Guadalupe, Cebu City. From life-size statues to sculptures to figurines to doll-like icons, the Virgin comes in an array of forms. None has touched me more than this primitive "art" in cardboard lovingly decorated with glass glitters and framed in glass. In fact this was prominently displayed over vigil candles.

the cave of Guadalupe, Cebu, the Philippines

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The name Catmon is claimed to be after of a tree, During the early period of Spanish regime in Cebu, the leaders of the Conquistadores once asked the natives who were sheltering under a big catmon tree watching their carabaos enjoying the cool noon bath, as to what is the name of the place. Thinking that the Spaniards was asking for the name of the tree answered ,”Catmon”. Thus the town was organized in 1835 and named CATMON.

Taken in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines

- [2]rokbot[2]y

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The exhibit at the parish museum, while continually expanding in terms of the number of pieces on display, is simply a tip-of-the-iceberg, so to speak. The greater part of Bantayan’s heritage is in the local homes and out around the public plaza. Centuries old houses are still standing, including some which are still being resided in to this day. Many of these houses belonged to Don Manuel Rubio, the town’s grand old man, who everyone fondly remembers today as Kapitan Tawî. His descendants continue to hold some prominence in the town.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

It keenly embraces technological novelties, like internet communications, satellite TV, and the other modern conveniences. The local government is busy with projects intended to meet the standards of a modern town. At the same time, it ensures the continuing upkeep and maintenance of old heritage sites and landmarks, along with undertakings to institutionalize cultural preservation and regeneration. A new cultural center building, a modern public market and other infrastructures are sprouting up in the town.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Bantayan’s present is guided by the lessons of its past and its enthusiasm about the future. This is, needless to say, hinting of a special survival trait. The Bantayan folks are survivors. The town had always demonstrated good composure even in the time of chaos. During World War II, for instance, the place remained peaceful. The local people were able to make friends with both the Americans and the Japanese, persuading both forces to take their encounters away from the town. There was practically no war in Bantayan, the old folks would swear.

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The exhibit at the parish museum, while continually expanding in terms of the number of pieces on display, is simply a tip-of-the-iceberg, so to speak. The greater part of Bantayan’s heritage is in the local homes and out around the public plaza. Centuries old houses are still standing, including some which are still being resided in to this day. Many of these houses belonged to Don Manuel Rubio, the town’s grand old man, who everyone fondly remembers today as Kapitan Tawî. His descendants continue to hold some prominence in the town.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

It keenly embraces technological novelties, like internet communications, satellite TV, and the other modern conveniences. The local government is busy with projects intended to meet the standards of a modern town. At the same time, it ensures the continuing upkeep and maintenance of old heritage sites and landmarks, along with undertakings to institutionalize cultural preservation and regeneration. A new cultural center building, a modern public market and other infrastructures are sprouting up in the town.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Bantayan’s present is guided by the lessons of its past and its enthusiasm about the future. This is, needless to say, hinting of a special survival trait. The Bantayan folks are survivors. The town had always demonstrated good composure even in the time of chaos. During World War II, for instance, the place remained peaceful. The local people were able to make friends with both the Americans and the Japanese, persuading both forces to take their encounters away from the town. There was practically no war in Bantayan, the old folks would swear.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Instead, the place was providing safe refuge to evacuees from as far as Panay and Negros islands, and the neighboring Cebu mainland. In the present, the unrests in other parts of the country hardly affect Bantayan life.

Bantayan is a fountain of pride for its people. To visitors, the place is quite an experience. More than the visible traces of its antiquity, its fondness for modernity, the bountiful treats from its seas, its famous Semana Santa, its mestizos and mestizas, Bantayan is much more than words can say.

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Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Instead, the place was providing safe refuge to evacuees from as far as Panay and Negros islands, and the neighboring Cebu mainland. In the present, the unrests in other parts of the country hardly affect Bantayan life.

Bantayan is a fountain of pride for its people. To visitors, the place is quite an experience. More than the visible traces of its antiquity, its fondness for modernity, the bountiful treats from its seas, its famous Semana Santa, its mestizos and mestizas, Bantayan is much more than words can say.

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Santa Fe Town Plaza

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Santa Fe Town Plaza

San Juan Bautista Church
Parian, Cebu

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San Juan Bautista Church
Parian, Cebu

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from Concepcion Briones, Life in Old Parian

This was before D'Transporter.. I was able to talk with the museum curator recently and he said that the one enshrined in the chapel (left part of church where people are lining up) is indeed the original image.

Before, the image used to be enshrined at the center? of the retablo and devotees have to climb up the stairs (as you've mentioned).. The set-up was very similar to the Nuestra Senora del Pilar image in Lapu-Lapu City wherein the devotees have to climb up stairs to venerate the image. The Augustinian fathers changed the set-up for privacy purposes in their convent, and since a new chapel was also built downstairs..

Regarding the pipe organ, it's no longer being used. :bash: I think it needs a bit of restoration (or replacement?) since it's very old already unlike the one in the Cathedral which is brand new.

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On the top photo, when you climb up the stairs, the first door on your right will lead you to the original Sto. Nino in a specially made housing with bars around the statue.

I used to be a member of the choir from grade 5-6 and we sang in front of the organ all the time. You guys have to go through the organ to access the top of the bell tower. Like I said if you can request the organist to get you that access to the tower you'll be amazed to see that huge bell a minimum 6' in diameter in the middle of the tower.

This was before D'Transporter.. I was able to talk with the museum curator recently and he said that the one enshrined in the chapel (left part of church where people are lining up) is indeed the original image.

Before, the image used to be enshrined at the center? of the retablo and devotees have to climb up the stairs (as you've mentioned).. The set-up was very similar to the Nuestra Senora del Pilar image in Lapu-Lapu City wherein the devotees have to climb up stairs to venerate the image. The Augustinian fathers changed the set-up for privacy purposes in their convent, and since a new chapel was also built downstairs..

Regarding the pipe organ, it's no longer being used. :bash: I think it needs a bit of restoration (or replacement?) since it's very old already unlike the one in the Cathedral which is brand new.

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On the top photo, when you climb up the stairs, the first door on your right will lead you to the original Sto. Nino in a specially made housing with bars around the statue.

I used to be a member of the choir from grade 5-6 and we sang in front of the organ all the time. You guys have to go through the organ to access the top of the bell tower. Like I said if you can request the organist to get you that access to the tower you'll be amazed to see that huge bell a minimum 6' in diameter in the middle of the tower.

@Gee

salamat sa picture Gee. Now I know how exactly the church looked like. Unfortunately, Fire Station na ni karon :bash:


@Animo

salamat sa contributions animo. I've never been to Sta. Fe yet. :) keep them coming. :rock: By the way, that cave of the Our Lady of Guadalupe is just a few walks away from our home.

@Gee

salamat sa picture Gee. Now I know how exactly the church looked like. Unfortunately, Fire Station na ni karon :bash:


@Animo

salamat sa contributions animo. I've never been to Sta. Fe yet. :) keep them coming. :rock: By the way, that cave of the Our Lady of Guadalupe is just a few walks away from our home.

Ang Karaang Colon

mga hulagway gikan sa karaang website sa USC-Cebuano Studies Center

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Ang Karaang Colon

mga hulagway gikan sa karaang website sa USC-Cebuano Studies Center

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Taken at the main entrance of the Birhen sa Guadalupe Church, Guadalupe, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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Taken at the main entrance of the Birhen sa Guadalupe Church, Guadalupe, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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where are you now Animo? Did you take those pics? :)

^^

where are you now Animo? Did you take those pics? :)

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What's attractive with the interior of this church are the stained glasses that you'd find almost everywhere complimented with arcs and other beautiful designs.

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What's attractive with the interior of this church are the stained glasses that you'd find almost everywhere complimented with arcs and other beautiful designs.

[2]rokbot[2]y

salamat sa contributions animo. I've never been to Sta. Fe yet. :) keep them coming. :rock: By the way, that cave of the Our Lady of Guadalupe is just a few walks away from our home.

Wa'y problema. Ganahan man pud ko magtanaw sa mga fotos. :cheers1:



where are you now Animo? Did you take those pics? :)

Nope I got it from flickr.com :)

Most of the photos sets that I visit are from Cebuanos.

salamat sa contributions animo. I've never been to Sta. Fe yet. :) keep them coming. :rock: By the way, that cave of the Our Lady of Guadalupe is just a few walks away from our home.

Wa'y problema. Ganahan man pud ko magtanaw sa mga fotos. :cheers1:



where are you now Animo? Did you take those pics? :)

Nope I got it from flickr.com :)

Most of the photos sets that I visit are from Cebuanos.

Vision Theater
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Oriente Theater
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after reading this article, nakaingon ko sa akong kaugalingon: nga kung ako pa lay mayor sa dakbayan sa sugbo himoon gyud ni nakong mga sinehana nga "museum of cebuano films." di ba kabahin man sab ni sa atong sa atong heritage , pero wala man gyud ko kakita niining mga salidaha.

The Visayan Film Industry: A Retrospective
by J. Vincent Noriega and Valeriano Avila with Kris Relatado and Junius F. Ranillo

During the 1920's when the Germans and Russians dominated the artistic development of the film and its techiniques (Cabinet of Dr. Caligari-1919;Nosferatu-1922;Potemkin-1925,) Filipino-Visayan filmmakers such as Max Borromeo, Florentino Borromeo and Celestino Rodriguez collaborated in making El Hijo Disobediente (The Disobedient Son) in 1922. This black and white silent picture could have been one of the earliest noted films from the Southern Philippines. The year 1929 marked the advent of talking pictures, but only in 1938 did the Visayan Film Industry have its first "talkie" entitle Bertoldo Ug Balodoy (Bertoldo and Balodoy) written by Piux Kabahar, which was followed by Mini (Fake), 1940, and Gugmang Talagsaon (Rare Love), 1940 by Virgilio Gonzales. In Cebu, the first movie houses were built by the Avila Clan: Ideal Theater (1911), Cine Auditorium (1922) and Cine Oriente (The old Teatro Junquera).

After the second world war, a resurgence of Visayan films cam about through Lapu-Lapu Pictures, which produced Timbu Mata, 1948, starring Eva de Villa and Lino Ramas and Damgo Ni Adan (Adan's Dream), produced by Rudy Robles. Then came Mactan Films which produced Tahas (Mission), 1950, starring Luz Celeste and Dakay; Mat Ranillo was in this film. Then Balud(Wave), 1950 which starred Luz Celeste and Mat Ranillo. Another independent picture, Sa Kabukiran (In The Fields), 1948, was also produced during this time.

By 1951, Azucena Productions was established by the Arong Familiy (owners of Rene and Liberty Theaters). They produced Princesa Tirana (Princess Tirana), 1951 with Mat Ranillo and Gloria Sevilla (her first feature title role after she was discovered through a declamation contest at the University of the Visayas) as lead players. Their first feature together made such a box office success in the Visayas and Mindanao that other features immediately followed: Leonora, 1951;Pailub Lang (Be Forebearing), 1951; Utlanan (Border), 1952; Handumanan (Memoir), 1953; Inahan (Mother), 1952, starring Mat Ranillo and Caridad Sanchez; Antigan, 1952 with Virgie Postigo and Arise Roa; Carmen 1 and 2 (from the famous radio drama in Cebu), 1953; Paabuta Lang Ako (Wait for Me), 1953; Gloria Kong Anak (Gloria My Child), 1953; and Gihigugma Kong Ikaw (I Love You), 1954; Mat and Gloria then became synonymous to Visayan picutures, and since then were called as the King and Queen of Visayan Movies.

In 1953 a film entitled Sangang Nangabali (Broken Branches), produced by Cebu Stars Production broke box-office records in the mid-1950s. Cebu Stars Productions (owned by the Tojong Family) had earlier produced Dimakaling, 1952 and Mga Anak Intawon (Oh, Poor Children), 1953. Other independent Visayan films produced at this time were: Mapait Ang Balaod, 1953 (Arturo Blanco); Bugas Mais (Corn Rice), 1953 (Arturo Blanco); Kapintas Sa Kinabuhi (Hard Life), 1953, (Cebu Stars Productions with Esterlina and Rebecca Torres); Pit Senor (Hail Senor); and San Tilmo, 1953, (Barba Productions); Ang Siloy, 1953 (with Nora Hermosa and Rebecca Torres); Huni sa Gugma (Where is Love), 1953; Dadansoy, 1953 and Inahan (Mother), 1954. Mutya and VM Productions (formed by Natalio Bacalso - former Cebu assemblyman) entered Salingsing sa Kasakit (Partner in Pain) - directed by Bacalso in the 1955 FAMAS derby and won the "Best Child Actor Award" for Undo Juezan. These movie outfits also produced some memorable features such as Ungo Sa Parian (Witch In The Parian); Remember Erlinda;Rosita;Politika (Politics); and Mutya sa Saging Tindok (Muse of Saging Tindok). Garbosa (Proud), 1957 and Matam-is Ang Pagpaubos (Too Sweet To Suffer), 1957 were also released during this time.

Mat ang Gloria finally got married off-screen (in real life) and formed S-R Productions in 1954. The company's initial projects were Paradista, 1955 and May Luhang Nahabilin sa Baybayon (A Tear Fell on the Shore), 1955 and even as they moved on to make Tagalog movies in Manila, they still continued producing Visayan movies like (It is the Palm That Commands) with Flash Elorde and Edita Clomera; Palad Ta Ang NagbuotLungsod Sa Buenavista (Town of Buenavista), 1969 and Hain Ang Langit (Where is Heavean?), 1969 with Gloria Sevilla and Mat Ranillo and Von Serna - this was Mat's last movie. Badlis sa Kinabuhi (The Line of Life), 1969, was entered in the Famas Derby and got 12 nominations out of 14 categories. Gloria Sevilla won best actress, Frankie Navaja, Jr., best child actor, and the late Mat Ranillo got a posthumous award (Mat Ranillo had earlier died in a plane crash in 1969). The film (Badlis) was the Philippine entry to the ASEAN Film Festival in Indonesia, and was showcased under the informative division of the Berlin Film Festival (the film was dubbed in English in Hongkong and retitled "Destined"). In 1970, Badlis Sa Kinabuhi and Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot were released in their original Visayan versions in Metro Manila and made good at the box office. Ang Bayan (The Country), 1970 was also produced at this time.

The 1970s saw the emeregence of more Visayan talents in the Tagalog film industry. Actresses such as Chanda Romero, Caridad Sanches, Alma Moreno, Tessie Sevilla, Rebecca Torres, Aurora Villa, Eva de Villa, Rosita Fernandez, Virgie Postigo, Virgie Solis, Olivia Solis, Cora Real, Diana Arong, Luz Celeste, Annabelle Rama, Suzette Ranillo, Lady Ramos, Pilar Pilapil, and others stepped into the limelight. Male leads (to name a few) were Bert Nombrado, Ber Lopez, Tony Delgado, Riel Ylaya, Lino Ramas, Arturo Blanco, Arturo de Castille, Frankie Navaja Jr, Tony Cruz, Undo Juezan, Felix de Catalina, Arsie Roa, Warfi Engracia, Kadyo Roma and Romy Kintanar (who is now a sports commentator). Directors Leroy Salvador, Fernando Alfon, Talyo Bacalso, Sat Villarino, Gene Labella, Leox Juesan, Cesar B. Cesar and Emmanuel H. Borlaza also originated from the south. Borlaza directed Alma Bonita (with Chanda Romero and Ernie Garcia) and Paypay Placid (Fan of Placid), Diadem Films, (with Pepito Rodriguez, Lilian Lain, Alice Mendez, and Justo C. Justo). Other films that were produced at this time were Medalyon Nga Bulawan (Medalyon Na Ginto), produced by Annabelle Rama, starring Bert Leroy, Gina Pareno, Jerry Pons, Charlie Davao, Johnny Delgado, Raul Aragon, Alice Mendez, and Yoyoy Villame; (with Nobo Bono, Jr. and Tessie Sevilla); Mayor AndalBatul of Mactan (Battle of Mactan), JRJ Productions, starring Chanda Romero, Eddie Peregrina and Alice Mendez; Anino sa Villa Lagrimas (Shadow of Villa Lagrimas), starring Chanda Romero and Ernie Garcia; Bulawan Sa Lapok (Gold in the Mud), starring Alicia Alonzon, Bert Leroy Jr., Tommy Abuel and Dindo Fernando; Antonio Solitaryo and Mga Milagaro sa Santo Niño (Miracles of Sto. Niño), Magnolia Films both directed by Sol Gaudite. Other noted films were Aliyana - 1974; Ikaduhang Bathala (Second God), 1974.

Gloria Sevilla remarried in 1971, and together with her husband Amado Cortez (of the Padilla clan) went on to prodce another Visayan film entitled Gimingaw Ako (I Long For You), 1974 (which was shot entirely in Cebu City and directed by Amado Cortez starring Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Bert Nombrado and Inday Nita Cortez). This film won the FAMAS "Best Actress Award" for Gloria Sevilla and "Best Supporting Actress Award" for Suzette Ranillo. Naghilak Ako Sa Kahilum (Crying Silently) also came about within the year. Other independent productions were: Diego Salvador, 1973; Ang Pagbabalik ni Diego Salvador (The Return of Diego Salvador), 1974 with Von Serna; and Sabrin, 1975 with Chanda Romero and Rebecca Torres.

Visayan film producers continued trying to revive the Visayan movies in the mid-seventies by filming in the 16mm format and transfering the material to 35mm for theatrical release. Films such as Ang Manok ni San Pedro (St. Peter's Rooster), 1975 and Itlog Manoy Orange (The Orange Egg Vendor), 1976 were originally shot in 16mm. This less costly process, however, did not prevent the Visayan film industry from finally going into a dormant stage. The Tagalog film industry was just at an upswing at this time, prompting Visayan producers to venture into television production instead.

It was not until 1991 that another Visayan film project was brought to the big screen. Eh Kasi Babae (Because She Is A Woman) starring Pilita Corales, Yoyoy Villame and Manilyn Reynes was produced, then followed by Matud Nila (They Say), 1991 (Bisaya Films, Inc. produced by James R. Cuenco, Jr.). This starred Gloria Sevilla, Mat Ranillo III, Suzette Ranillo, Dandin Ranillo, Juni Ranillo, Pilar Pilapil, Jennifer Sevilla, Mark Gil and Pinky Marquez. Matud Nila also marked the last film directed by the late Leroy Salvador.

It is noteworthy to mention that there is a very large population of Visayan-speaking movie goers in Metro Manila, and that a great percentage of Tagalog movie stars and TV/movie personalities (singers like Pilita Corales, Vina Morales, Manilyn Reynes, Dulce, Verni Varga, and other directors and producers are originally Visayan). It is also interesting to note that most Visayan films revolve around the "love story-drama-comedy" genre which inevitably reflects the lifestyle and culture of the southern Filipinos. This genre, apparently has the most popular appeal to a great majority of the Filipino viewing public today, making "drama-love story-comedy" films sell the most at the box office. It is in this light that the viewing public should not lose hope in seeing more Visayan movies in the future-that is, if all these Visayan talents and producers put their sense together and realize that Visayan Cinema might even be the answer to the long awaited Filipino film revolution- with the way Tagalog films are being made nowadays, who knows - Visayan films might just be the saving grace of the regressing Filipino film industry.



i read that National Commission for Culture and the Arts declared 2005 as the "Cebuano Film Year." Unya naay Cebuano film festival. Matud sa taho nga akong nabasa gipasalida didto sa SM ang "Badlis sa Kinabuhi, "Matud Nila," "Ikaduhang Bathala," Ikasakit sa Kinabuhi" ug "Ang Manok ni San Pedro." Unya ang Cebu Filmmakers' Society Foundation, Inc., headed by Bien Fernandez, nag-organize ug photo exhibits, panel discussions, workshops and publication of monographs recalling the history of this cinema of the south. nindto ana a. mao nga naka-ingon ko sa akong kaugalingon nga maytag dili lang pipila lang kaadlaw nato madungog ning mga butanga. naa sab untay lugar nga kung diin i-house ning mga butanga. sugyot lang ni nako bay!

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after reading this article, nakaingon ko sa akong kaugalingon: nga kung ako pa lay mayor sa dakbayan sa sugbo himoon gyud ni nakong mga sinehana nga "museum of cebuano films." di ba kabahin man sab ni sa atong sa atong heritage , pero wala man gyud ko kakita niining mga salidaha.

The Visayan Film Industry: A Retrospective
by J. Vincent Noriega and Valeriano Avila with Kris Relatado and Junius F. Ranillo

During the 1920's when the Germans and Russians dominated the artistic development of the film and its techiniques (Cabinet of Dr. Caligari-1919;Nosferatu-1922;Potemkin-1925,) Filipino-Visayan filmmakers such as Max Borromeo, Florentino Borromeo and Celestino Rodriguez collaborated in making El Hijo Disobediente (The Disobedient Son) in 1922. This black and white silent picture could have been one of the earliest noted films from the Southern Philippines. The year 1929 marked the advent of talking pictures, but only in 1938 did the Visayan Film Industry have its first "talkie" entitle Bertoldo Ug Balodoy (Bertoldo and Balodoy) written by Piux Kabahar, which was followed by Mini (Fake), 1940, and Gugmang Talagsaon (Rare Love), 1940 by Virgilio Gonzales. In Cebu, the first movie houses were built by the Avila Clan: Ideal Theater (1911), Cine Auditorium (1922) and Cine Oriente (The old Teatro Junquera).

After the second world war, a resurgence of Visayan films cam about through Lapu-Lapu Pictures, which produced Timbu Mata, 1948, starring Eva de Villa and Lino Ramas and Damgo Ni Adan (Adan's Dream), produced by Rudy Robles. Then came Mactan Films which produced Tahas (Mission), 1950, starring Luz Celeste and Dakay; Mat Ranillo was in this film. Then Balud(Wave), 1950 which starred Luz Celeste and Mat Ranillo. Another independent picture, Sa Kabukiran (In The Fields), 1948, was also produced during this time.

By 1951, Azucena Productions was established by the Arong Familiy (owners of Rene and Liberty Theaters). They produced Princesa Tirana (Princess Tirana), 1951 with Mat Ranillo and Gloria Sevilla (her first feature title role after she was discovered through a declamation contest at the University of the Visayas) as lead players. Their first feature together made such a box office success in the Visayas and Mindanao that other features immediately followed: Leonora, 1951;Pailub Lang (Be Forebearing), 1951; Utlanan (Border), 1952; Handumanan (Memoir), 1953; Inahan (Mother), 1952, starring Mat Ranillo and Caridad Sanchez; Antigan, 1952 with Virgie Postigo and Arise Roa; Carmen 1 and 2 (from the famous radio drama in Cebu), 1953; Paabuta Lang Ako (Wait for Me), 1953; Gloria Kong Anak (Gloria My Child), 1953; and Gihigugma Kong Ikaw (I Love You), 1954; Mat and Gloria then became synonymous to Visayan picutures, and since then were called as the King and Queen of Visayan Movies.

In 1953 a film entitled Sangang Nangabali (Broken Branches), produced by Cebu Stars Production broke box-office records in the mid-1950s. Cebu Stars Productions (owned by the Tojong Family) had earlier produced Dimakaling, 1952 and Mga Anak Intawon (Oh, Poor Children), 1953. Other independent Visayan films produced at this time were: Mapait Ang Balaod, 1953 (Arturo Blanco); Bugas Mais (Corn Rice), 1953 (Arturo Blanco); Kapintas Sa Kinabuhi (Hard Life), 1953, (Cebu Stars Productions with Esterlina and Rebecca Torres); Pit Senor (Hail Senor); and San Tilmo, 1953, (Barba Productions); Ang Siloy, 1953 (with Nora Hermosa and Rebecca Torres); Huni sa Gugma (Where is Love), 1953; Dadansoy, 1953 and Inahan (Mother), 1954. Mutya and VM Productions (formed by Natalio Bacalso - former Cebu assemblyman) entered Salingsing sa Kasakit (Partner in Pain) - directed by Bacalso in the 1955 FAMAS derby and won the "Best Child Actor Award" for Undo Juezan. These movie outfits also produced some memorable features such as Ungo Sa Parian (Witch In The Parian); Remember Erlinda;Rosita;Politika (Politics); and Mutya sa Saging Tindok (Muse of Saging Tindok). Garbosa (Proud), 1957 and Matam-is Ang Pagpaubos (Too Sweet To Suffer), 1957 were also released during this time.

Mat ang Gloria finally got married off-screen (in real life) and formed S-R Productions in 1954. The company's initial projects were Paradista, 1955 and May Luhang Nahabilin sa Baybayon (A Tear Fell on the Shore), 1955 and even as they moved on to make Tagalog movies in Manila, they still continued producing Visayan movies like (It is the Palm That Commands) with Flash Elorde and Edita Clomera; Palad Ta Ang NagbuotLungsod Sa Buenavista (Town of Buenavista), 1969 and Hain Ang Langit (Where is Heavean?), 1969 with Gloria Sevilla and Mat Ranillo and Von Serna - this was Mat's last movie. Badlis sa Kinabuhi (The Line of Life), 1969, was entered in the Famas Derby and got 12 nominations out of 14 categories. Gloria Sevilla won best actress, Frankie Navaja, Jr., best child actor, and the late Mat Ranillo got a posthumous award (Mat Ranillo had earlier died in a plane crash in 1969). The film (Badlis) was the Philippine entry to the ASEAN Film Festival in Indonesia, and was showcased under the informative division of the Berlin Film Festival (the film was dubbed in English in Hongkong and retitled "Destined"). In 1970, Badlis Sa Kinabuhi and Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot were released in their original Visayan versions in Metro Manila and made good at the box office. Ang Bayan (The Country), 1970 was also produced at this time.

The 1970s saw the emeregence of more Visayan talents in the Tagalog film industry. Actresses such as Chanda Romero, Caridad Sanches, Alma Moreno, Tessie Sevilla, Rebecca Torres, Aurora Villa, Eva de Villa, Rosita Fernandez, Virgie Postigo, Virgie Solis, Olivia Solis, Cora Real, Diana Arong, Luz Celeste, Annabelle Rama, Suzette Ranillo, Lady Ramos, Pilar Pilapil, and others stepped into the limelight. Male leads (to name a few) were Bert Nombrado, Ber Lopez, Tony Delgado, Riel Ylaya, Lino Ramas, Arturo Blanco, Arturo de Castille, Frankie Navaja Jr, Tony Cruz, Undo Juezan, Felix de Catalina, Arsie Roa, Warfi Engracia, Kadyo Roma and Romy Kintanar (who is now a sports commentator). Directors Leroy Salvador, Fernando Alfon, Talyo Bacalso, Sat Villarino, Gene Labella, Leox Juesan, Cesar B. Cesar and Emmanuel H. Borlaza also originated from the south. Borlaza directed Alma Bonita (with Chanda Romero and Ernie Garcia) and Paypay Placid (Fan of Placid), Diadem Films, (with Pepito Rodriguez, Lilian Lain, Alice Mendez, and Justo C. Justo). Other films that were produced at this time were Medalyon Nga Bulawan (Medalyon Na Ginto), produced by Annabelle Rama, starring Bert Leroy, Gina Pareno, Jerry Pons, Charlie Davao, Johnny Delgado, Raul Aragon, Alice Mendez, and Yoyoy Villame; (with Nobo Bono, Jr. and Tessie Sevilla); Mayor AndalBatul of Mactan (Battle of Mactan), JRJ Productions, starring Chanda Romero, Eddie Peregrina and Alice Mendez; Anino sa Villa Lagrimas (Shadow of Villa Lagrimas), starring Chanda Romero and Ernie Garcia; Bulawan Sa Lapok (Gold in the Mud), starring Alicia Alonzon, Bert Leroy Jr., Tommy Abuel and Dindo Fernando; Antonio Solitaryo and Mga Milagaro sa Santo Niño (Miracles of Sto. Niño), Magnolia Films both directed by Sol Gaudite. Other noted films were Aliyana - 1974; Ikaduhang Bathala (Second God), 1974.

Gloria Sevilla remarried in 1971, and together with her husband Amado Cortez (of the Padilla clan) went on to prodce another Visayan film entitled Gimingaw Ako (I Long For You), 1974 (which was shot entirely in Cebu City and directed by Amado Cortez starring Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Bert Nombrado and Inday Nita Cortez). This film won the FAMAS "Best Actress Award" for Gloria Sevilla and "Best Supporting Actress Award" for Suzette Ranillo. Naghilak Ako Sa Kahilum (Crying Silently) also came about within the year. Other independent productions were: Diego Salvador, 1973; Ang Pagbabalik ni Diego Salvador (The Return of Diego Salvador), 1974 with Von Serna; and Sabrin, 1975 with Chanda Romero and Rebecca Torres.

Visayan film producers continued trying to revive the Visayan movies in the mid-seventies by filming in the 16mm format and transfering the material to 35mm for theatrical release. Films such as Ang Manok ni San Pedro (St. Peter's Rooster), 1975 and Itlog Manoy Orange (The Orange Egg Vendor), 1976 were originally shot in 16mm. This less costly process, however, did not prevent the Visayan film industry from finally going into a dormant stage. The Tagalog film industry was just at an upswing at this time, prompting Visayan producers to venture into television production instead.

It was not until 1991 that another Visayan film project was brought to the big screen. Eh Kasi Babae (Because She Is A Woman) starring Pilita Corales, Yoyoy Villame and Manilyn Reynes was produced, then followed by Matud Nila (They Say), 1991 (Bisaya Films, Inc. produced by James R. Cuenco, Jr.). This starred Gloria Sevilla, Mat Ranillo III, Suzette Ranillo, Dandin Ranillo, Juni Ranillo, Pilar Pilapil, Jennifer Sevilla, Mark Gil and Pinky Marquez. Matud Nila also marked the last film directed by the late Leroy Salvador.

It is noteworthy to mention that there is a very large population of Visayan-speaking movie goers in Metro Manila, and that a great percentage of Tagalog movie stars and TV/movie personalities (singers like Pilita Corales, Vina Morales, Manilyn Reynes, Dulce, Verni Varga, and other directors and producers are originally Visayan). It is also interesting to note that most Visayan films revolve around the "love story-drama-comedy" genre which inevitably reflects the lifestyle and culture of the southern Filipinos. This genre, apparently has the most popular appeal to a great majority of the Filipino viewing public today, making "drama-love story-comedy" films sell the most at the box office. It is in this light that the viewing public should not lose hope in seeing more Visayan movies in the future-that is, if all these Visayan talents and producers put their sense together and realize that Visayan Cinema might even be the answer to the long awaited Filipino film revolution- with the way Tagalog films are being made nowadays, who knows - Visayan films might just be the saving grace of the regressing Filipino film industry.



i read that National Commission for Culture and the Arts declared 2005 as the "Cebuano Film Year." Unya naay Cebuano film festival. Matud sa taho nga akong nabasa gipasalida didto sa SM ang "Badlis sa Kinabuhi, "Matud Nila," "Ikaduhang Bathala," Ikasakit sa Kinabuhi" ug "Ang Manok ni San Pedro." Unya ang Cebu Filmmakers' Society Foundation, Inc., headed by Bien Fernandez, nag-organize ug photo exhibits, panel discussions, workshops and publication of monographs recalling the history of this cinema of the south. nindto ana a. mao nga naka-ingon ko sa akong kaugalingon nga maytag dili lang pipila lang kaadlaw nato madungog ning mga butanga. naa sab untay lugar nga kung diin i-house ning mga butanga. sugyot lang ni nako bay!

when would the Visayan Film Industry be revived? I hope investors like the Bigfoot Entertainment would help in this endeavor..

when would the Visayan Film Industry be revived? I hope investors like the Bigfoot Entertainment would help in this endeavor..

^^ It might take time. Too much competition with the Tagalog and English Industries. Do they still make those Cebuano telenovelas?

^^ It might take time. Too much competition with the Tagalog and English Industries. Do they still make those Cebuano telenovelas?

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Most people who live in the provinces here in Cebu find luxury in spending their time sitting on benches made out of bamboo alongside of the road watching buses/cars go by or enjoying what nature has provided.

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Built in 1783, but during Fr. Julian Bermejo's tenure, the church complex underwent expansion of 1808. Work on the church, rectory and belfry took many years to become one complex.

Arch. Melva Java, in her article publish in Cebu Daily News, described the church complex as among the few maintained its square plan. "The look and layout has remained consistent with the 18th century plan as no new or additional structures that would obstruct or destroy alignments of buildings has been built by the succeding generations," she said.

The church is made of coral stones and hard wood. The roof is made of clay tiles. Twenty-six pilasters support the walls. The walls are as thick as the pilasters. In terms of oranmentation, the facade contains relief and carving depicting various biblical and church characters, such as the biblical snake and Ybix bird, etc. The retablos are gilded with gold dust. The choir loft sports intricate and fine tracery railings. The ceiling paintings are said to be 80 years old painted by Miguel Villareal, a native of Boljoon.

The parish was under the Spanish Friars up until 1948. The church structure is now Boljoon's landmark.

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Most people who live in the provinces here in Cebu find luxury in spending their time sitting on benches made out of bamboo alongside of the road watching buses/cars go by or enjoying what nature has provided.

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Built in 1783, but during Fr. Julian Bermejo's tenure, the church complex underwent expansion of 1808. Work on the church, rectory and belfry took many years to become one complex.

Arch. Melva Java, in her article publish in Cebu Daily News, described the church complex as among the few maintained its square plan. "The look and layout has remained consistent with the 18th century plan as no new or additional structures that would obstruct or destroy alignments of buildings has been built by the succeding generations," she said.

The church is made of coral stones and hard wood. The roof is made of clay tiles. Twenty-six pilasters support the walls. The walls are as thick as the pilasters. In terms of oranmentation, the facade contains relief and carving depicting various biblical and church characters, such as the biblical snake and Ybix bird, etc. The retablos are gilded with gold dust. The choir loft sports intricate and fine tracery railings. The ceiling paintings are said to be 80 years old painted by Miguel Villareal, a native of Boljoon.

The parish was under the Spanish Friars up until 1948. The church structure is now Boljoon's landmark.

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Boljoon is one of the oldest towns in the South. And it is also the most quaint and picturesque. Its narrow coastal plains is bordered by cliffs and luxuriant hills which has a commanding view of Bohol Strait.

According to Marin Morales, the town was created in 1598. The parish was established a year later. But this was disputed by Fr. Blanco, asserting that the parish was founded in 1600. The church of Boljoon was started by Fr. Manuel Cordero and completed by Fr. Julian Bermejo, who also built the convent that was finished in 1841. The convent is L-shaped like a monastery surrounded by walls and tile roof.

Boljoon church is a veritable showcase of old and intricate carvings and bass relief. It still has the Spanish churchyard beside it. According to Tamayo, of all Cebu’s churches, the Boljoon church best gives one a sense of the Philippine colonial past. J.T ****** describes the church: It is relatively well-preserved, except for its communion rail with ornate silverwork which has been stolen. It is pseudo-baroque-rococo. Its tower is unusual because it is Islamic in character, it is square, rather than curved, making it look more like a fortress than anything. Its rectangular belfry, built in 1701, has fort windows used to show cannons to defend against Moro pirates. The sound of its silver bells reached Oslob and Alcoy. But in 1802, they were stolen by Muslim hordes led by Datu Orendain. Because of their weight, the Moro vinta sunk. Fray Antonio Maglano, OSA, was the warrior-priest who led the Boljoon militiamen.

One of the parish priests who worked hard to repulse the Muslim pirates was Fr. Julian Bermejo. A chain of watchtowers was constructed under his direction. This chain ran along the shoreline from Punta Tañong (Santander) to Manhage. It was later extended up to Carcar, for a total length of 96 kms. He built a large quadrangular house made of masonry and its walls were at least a meter thick; its four corners were reinforced wit loopholes. The townspeople called it dakung balay. The Governor-general, impressed, sent to Boljoon the necessary artillery equipment for this fortress. Fr, Ermejo also installed a telegraphic system for the purpose of constant communication among towns in cases of impending raids.

Old Boljoon had four dependents: Mambaje, Ivisan, Oslob and Tañon. The first three were situated near the beach, while Tañon was perched high up in the mountains serving as an observation post for the marauding Moros. The women were devoted to work and manufacture, with almost all of them knowing the art of spinning, dyeing and weaving.

The first president who served from 1900-1901 was Benito Estellan. The first Mayor was Nabor Derama whose term of office lasted from 1930 to the outbreak of the war in 1940.

The town’s peculiar topographical site - a promontory or a projection towards the sea (buljo in Cebuano) - gave the town its name.

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Boljoon is one of the oldest towns in the South. And it is also the most quaint and picturesque. Its narrow coastal plains is bordered by cliffs and luxuriant hills which has a commanding view of Bohol Strait.

According to Marin Morales, the town was created in 1598. The parish was established a year later. But this was disputed by Fr. Blanco, asserting that the parish was founded in 1600. The church of Boljoon was started by Fr. Manuel Cordero and completed by Fr. Julian Bermejo, who also built the convent that was finished in 1841. The convent is L-shaped like a monastery surrounded by walls and tile roof.

Boljoon church is a veritable showcase of old and intricate carvings and bass relief. It still has the Spanish churchyard beside it. According to Tamayo, of all Cebu’s churches, the Boljoon church best gives one a sense of the Philippine colonial past. J.T ****** describes the church: It is relatively well-preserved, except for its communion rail with ornate silverwork which has been stolen. It is pseudo-baroque-rococo. Its tower is unusual because it is Islamic in character, it is square, rather than curved, making it look more like a fortress than anything. Its rectangular belfry, built in 1701, has fort windows used to show cannons to defend against Moro pirates. The sound of its silver bells reached Oslob and Alcoy. But in 1802, they were stolen by Muslim hordes led by Datu Orendain. Because of their weight, the Moro vinta sunk. Fray Antonio Maglano, OSA, was the warrior-priest who led the Boljoon militiamen.

One of the parish priests who worked hard to repulse the Muslim pirates was Fr. Julian Bermejo. A chain of watchtowers was constructed under his direction. This chain ran along the shoreline from Punta Tañong (Santander) to Manhage. It was later extended up to Carcar, for a total length of 96 kms. He built a large quadrangular house made of masonry and its walls were at least a meter thick; its four corners were reinforced wit loopholes. The townspeople called it dakung balay. The Governor-general, impressed, sent to Boljoon the necessary artillery equipment for this fortress. Fr, Ermejo also installed a telegraphic system for the purpose of constant communication among towns in cases of impending raids.

Old Boljoon had four dependents: Mambaje, Ivisan, Oslob and Tañon. The first three were situated near the beach, while Tañon was perched high up in the mountains serving as an observation post for the marauding Moros. The women were devoted to work and manufacture, with almost all of them knowing the art of spinning, dyeing and weaving.

The first president who served from 1900-1901 was Benito Estellan. The first Mayor was Nabor Derama whose term of office lasted from 1930 to the outbreak of the war in 1940.

The town’s peculiar topographical site - a promontory or a projection towards the sea (buljo in Cebuano) - gave the town its name.

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Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa

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This is where holy water is placed near the Church entrance. Examine the intricate details of this hundred years old interior church design and still is being used by townfolks in Boljoon.

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Nestled between the mountain and the sea is Club FortMed, Cebu's newest destination for fun, adventure and relaxation.

Located at Boljo-on, Cebu, Club FortMed offers a discrete array of pleasures to be enjoyed.

From lazing dreamily under a calming sun... Frolicking amidst its crystaline waters... Indulging in the beauty of undersea life... Partying in the serene of quiet of lapping waves with a silver moon.

Club Fortmed serves as a springboard for exciting adventures with the living sea. Some of the Philippines' best diving spots like Panglao Bay are so close that, within minutes, you're there! Exciting diving tours and experience are on hand.

Of course, there are other pleasure to be enjoyed. Hiking up verdant mountains... Trekking the huge Eli Rock... Exploring more than 400 years of architectural expression at Boljo-on Church and Museum... More than anything else, time can stand still here.

Club FortMed's rustic charm and simplicity evokes a lifestyle of easy diversions. Inviting cottages and comfortable accomodations. Open-air cabanas and restaurant. And a fully-equiped dive shop. A minimum of fuss and distraction.

www.cebu-clubfortmed.com/

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Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa

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This is where holy water is placed near the Church entrance. Examine the intricate details of this hundred years old interior church design and still is being used by townfolks in Boljoon.

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Nestled between the mountain and the sea is Club FortMed, Cebu's newest destination for fun, adventure and relaxation.

Located at Boljo-on, Cebu, Club FortMed offers a discrete array of pleasures to be enjoyed.

From lazing dreamily under a calming sun... Frolicking amidst its crystaline waters... Indulging in the beauty of undersea life... Partying in the serene of quiet of lapping waves with a silver moon.

Club Fortmed serves as a springboard for exciting adventures with the living sea. Some of the Philippines' best diving spots like Panglao Bay are so close that, within minutes, you're there! Exciting diving tours and experience are on hand.

Of course, there are other pleasure to be enjoyed. Hiking up verdant mountains... Trekking the huge Eli Rock... Exploring more than 400 years of architectural expression at Boljo-on Church and Museum... More than anything else, time can stand still here.

Club FortMed's rustic charm and simplicity evokes a lifestyle of easy diversions. Inviting cottages and comfortable accomodations. Open-air cabanas and restaurant. And a fully-equiped dive shop. A minimum of fuss and distraction.

www.cebu-clubfortmed.com/

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The town was created in 1598 while the parish was established a year later. A certain Fr. Blanco disputed this claim and asserted that the Parish was founded in 1600.
Boljo-on's famous church was created in 1606 with Barili and Pari-an in 1614 and Mandaue in 1630. A document that still exists in Archives of the Augustinian Province of the Philippines recorded the formal establishment of Boljo-on's Parish in 1692 with Fray Nicholas de la Cuadra, OSA, as its first parish priest. The present church was constructed in 1783 by Fray Ambrosio Otero, OSA, in 1783 and completed by Fray Julian Bermejo, OSA, who also continued the church convent that was finished in 1841.

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There still are many old Spanish houses existing in Cebu and some of it you will find in Carcar and going down the souther part of Cebu like this one you're seeing in Boljoon.

A typical Spanish house is built from wood and stones and its roof is mostly with tiles. The "ventana" you see is the most common ones and it's refreshing since wind is very passable. The more it has become fresh to live in because it's fronting the sea. I hope the National Historical Commission will work on keeping these houses in good condition for the younger generation to see.

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The town was created in 1598 while the parish was established a year later. A certain Fr. Blanco disputed this claim and asserted that the Parish was founded in 1600.
Boljo-on's famous church was created in 1606 with Barili and Pari-an in 1614 and Mandaue in 1630. A document that still exists in Archives of the Augustinian Province of the Philippines recorded the formal establishment of Boljo-on's Parish in 1692 with Fray Nicholas de la Cuadra, OSA, as its first parish priest. The present church was constructed in 1783 by Fray Ambrosio Otero, OSA, in 1783 and completed by Fray Julian Bermejo, OSA, who also continued the church convent that was finished in 1841.

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There still are many old Spanish houses existing in Cebu and some of it you will find in Carcar and going down the souther part of Cebu like this one you're seeing in Boljoon.

A typical Spanish house is built from wood and stones and its roof is mostly with tiles. The "ventana" you see is the most common ones and it's refreshing since wind is very passable. The more it has become fresh to live in because it's fronting the sea. I hope the National Historical Commission will work on keeping these houses in good condition for the younger generation to see.

Taken in Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines

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when would the Visayan Film Industry be revived? I hope investors like the Bigfoot Entertainment would help in this endeavor..
^^adunay possibility nga mabanhaw ning film industry sa sugbo.

.MOV: INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL in CEBU
March 2 to 8, 2005 at SM City-Cebu

Filmless Films, Inc., the leader in digital film revolution in the Philippines, in cooperation with Cebu Filmmakers’ Society (Foundation), Inc., is holding the 2nd .MOV: International Digital Film Festival at SM City-Cebu on March 2 to 8, 2005.

The “Queen City of the South” was chosen to be the host city of the much-awaited event in hopes of promoting local tourism alongside digital filmmaking.

.MOV is proudly the FIRST Digital Film Festival in the Philippines. Its aim is to establish digital cinema as the near future of Philippine cinema. This is the Filipino’s response to the call of the Digital Revolution, which has been altering the terrain of World Cinema this new millennium.

The first ever .MOV, in cooperation with Ayala Theatres Management, Inc., was staged last January 23 to 30, 2002 at Greenbelt Art Film. It was a huge success and soon, thereafter, became a much anticipated event by savvy cineastes made up of students, professionals and, of course, filmmakers.

.MOV will showcase both foreign and local full-length digital films. It will also feature short films (narrative, experimental, animation, documentary, and music video) by local and foreign filmmakers, workshops on digital filmmaking and SILVERSHORTS –an independent short film competition.

For this year, a new partnership between Filmless Films and SMART Communications, Inc. will emerge through SMART CUTS, a 60-minute short film competition.

Two Cebuanos, Kristoffer Villarino (“Piso” for SMART Cuts & “Binaliw” for Silvershorts) and Victor Louie Villanueva (“Bitin sa Pagmamahal” for SMART Cuts) emerged as finalists. Awarding will be on March 7, 2005, 7pm at SM Cinema 1.

Cebu Film Society, which also initiated the campaign to help revive the Cebuano film industry, saw this event as an instrument and another venue in its continued effort towards its cause. There will be Cebuano works which will be shown in the event, including the grand winner of the First Annual Sinulog Documentary Competition held last January during the Sinulog Festival.

when would the Visayan Film Industry be revived? I hope investors like the Bigfoot Entertainment would help in this endeavor..
^^adunay possibility nga mabanhaw ning film industry sa sugbo.

.MOV: INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL in CEBU
March 2 to 8, 2005 at SM City-Cebu

Filmless Films, Inc., the leader in digital film revolution in the Philippines, in cooperation with Cebu Filmmakers’ Society (Foundation), Inc., is holding the 2nd .MOV: International Digital Film Festival at SM City-Cebu on March 2 to 8, 2005.

The “Queen City of the South” was chosen to be the host city of the much-awaited event in hopes of promoting local tourism alongside digital filmmaking.

.MOV is proudly the FIRST Digital Film Festival in the Philippines. Its aim is to establish digital cinema as the near future of Philippine cinema. This is the Filipino’s response to the call of the Digital Revolution, which has been altering the terrain of World Cinema this new millennium.

The first ever .MOV, in cooperation with Ayala Theatres Management, Inc., was staged last January 23 to 30, 2002 at Greenbelt Art Film. It was a huge success and soon, thereafter, became a much anticipated event by savvy cineastes made up of students, professionals and, of course, filmmakers.

.MOV will showcase both foreign and local full-length digital films. It will also feature short films (narrative, experimental, animation, documentary, and music video) by local and foreign filmmakers, workshops on digital filmmaking and SILVERSHORTS –an independent short film competition.

For this year, a new partnership between Filmless Films and SMART Communications, Inc. will emerge through SMART CUTS, a 60-minute short film competition.

Two Cebuanos, Kristoffer Villarino (“Piso” for SMART Cuts & “Binaliw” for Silvershorts) and Victor Louie Villanueva (“Bitin sa Pagmamahal” for SMART Cuts) emerged as finalists. Awarding will be on March 7, 2005, 7pm at SM Cinema 1.

Cebu Film Society, which also initiated the campaign to help revive the Cebuano film industry, saw this event as an instrument and another venue in its continued effort towards its cause. There will be Cebuano works which will be shown in the event, including the grand winner of the First Annual Sinulog Documentary Competition held last January during the Sinulog Festival.

^^ Why not a revival of the Visayan film industry? With the rapid development of Cebu as a regional center of commerce and tourism, the infrastructural attractions provide the basis for great potential. Panaghoy sa Suba is IMO a clear example of how the Visayan films can represent the Philippines on an international slate of competition.

^^ Why not a revival of the Visayan film industry? With the rapid development of Cebu as a regional center of commerce and tourism, the infrastructural attractions provide the basis for great potential. Panaghoy sa Suba is IMO a clear example of how the Visayan films can represent the Philippines on an international slate of competition.

^^ Why not a revival of the Visayan film industry? With the rapid development of Cebu as a regional center of commerce and tourism, the infrastructural attractions provide the basis for great potential. Panaghoy sa Suba is IMO a clear example of how the Visayan films can represent the Philippines on an international slate of competition.


there's a thread in istorya.net about SineBuano:
http://www.istorya.net/forums/index.php?topic=19779.0

SineBuano is both a partnership and membership organization set-up to promote independent filmmaking in Cebu and the central Visayan region purposely to enable the revival of the Cebuano/Visayan film industry.

Despite its demise in the mid 1950s, albeit with sporadic outbursts until mid 1970s, the Cebuano/Visayan films remain one of the most articulate regional film in the Philippines. Not only it brought home prestigious awards from international film competitions like the Asian Film Festival; it also offered Manila, the Philippines’ film capital, star-studded performers, such as Gloria Sevilla and Mat Ranillo, at a time when Manila was sorely lacking of that big screen attraction.

The death of the Cebuano/Visayan films was not because it failed to carve a following of its own because the fact remains that the entire Visayas and Visayan-speaking Mindanao are still awaiting for the next Cebuano/Visayan movie to come. What needs to be rebuilt, if Cebuano/Visayan films must continue to be sustainable the next time it hit the screens in southern Philippines, is the re-orientation of the business of filmmaking with which it was producing films in the past.

In the past, Cebuano and Visayan film producers were looking at film production as a way of re-asserting their presence in the overcrowded social spaces available. When the cost of production ballooned --- when cinema became the standard fare of entertainment in populous nations like India --- the local producers at that time thought it was no longer affordable to maintain their social status via film production. And, thus, the Cebuano/Visayan films started to fade away from the temporary limelight. Add to this the fact that Cebuano/Visayan films became a victim of its own star system; when the stars at that time relocated to the film capital of the Philippines, the regional Cebuano/Visayan film industry was left in a vaccum, too unable to sustain the star status with which it adorned itself at the beginning.

SineBuano believes it can help in the resuscitation of the Cebuano/Visayan film industry by way of re-crafting both the methods of production and the business plan that must go with it. If it chooses to embrace independent filmmaking in introducing this revival effort, it is only because it also believes that it must first fertilize its membership and the larger public with what its members can realistically do at this point in time. With the current accessibility of digital tools in filmmaking and matched with the interest of some in the art of filmmaking, SineBuano opts for now to entice the interest of the larger public to support Cebuano/Visayan filmmaking efforts. Then and only then can it proceed to venture into the business of Cebuano/Visayan film industry.

Independent filmmaking is a fertile ground to start this revival process. Not only it is not beholden to the entertainment standards of mainstream cinema; it is also more venturesome in its selection of stories to tell and in the manner with which it will tell those stories. It is, therefore, taken as a matter of choice that independent fimmaking offers a lot more space in exploring the artiness with which Cebuano/Visayans want to tell stories close to their hearts and in a manner unique to their region.



For inquiries you may get in touch with us here or you may send us an email thru: sinebuano@istorya.net

^^ Why not a revival of the Visayan film industry? With the rapid development of Cebu as a regional center of commerce and tourism, the infrastructural attractions provide the basis for great potential. Panaghoy sa Suba is IMO a clear example of how the Visayan films can represent the Philippines on an international slate of competition.


there's a thread in istorya.net about SineBuano:
http://www.istorya.net/forums/index.php?topic=19779.0

SineBuano is both a partnership and membership organization set-up to promote independent filmmaking in Cebu and the central Visayan region purposely to enable the revival of the Cebuano/Visayan film industry.

Despite its demise in the mid 1950s, albeit with sporadic outbursts until mid 1970s, the Cebuano/Visayan films remain one of the most articulate regional film in the Philippines. Not only it brought home prestigious awards from international film competitions like the Asian Film Festival; it also offered Manila, the Philippines’ film capital, star-studded performers, such as Gloria Sevilla and Mat Ranillo, at a time when Manila was sorely lacking of that big screen attraction.

The death of the Cebuano/Visayan films was not because it failed to carve a following of its own because the fact remains that the entire Visayas and Visayan-speaking Mindanao are still awaiting for the next Cebuano/Visayan movie to come. What needs to be rebuilt, if Cebuano/Visayan films must continue to be sustainable the next time it hit the screens in southern Philippines, is the re-orientation of the business of filmmaking with which it was producing films in the past.

In the past, Cebuano and Visayan film producers were looking at film production as a way of re-asserting their presence in the overcrowded social spaces available. When the cost of production ballooned --- when cinema became the standard fare of entertainment in populous nations like India --- the local producers at that time thought it was no longer affordable to maintain their social status via film production. And, thus, the Cebuano/Visayan films started to fade away from the temporary limelight. Add to this the fact that Cebuano/Visayan films became a victim of its own star system; when the stars at that time relocated to the film capital of the Philippines, the regional Cebuano/Visayan film industry was left in a vaccum, too unable to sustain the star status with which it adorned itself at the beginning.

SineBuano believes it can help in the resuscitation of the Cebuano/Visayan film industry by way of re-crafting both the methods of production and the business plan that must go with it. If it chooses to embrace independent filmmaking in introducing this revival effort, it is only because it also believes that it must first fertilize its membership and the larger public with what its members can realistically do at this point in time. With the current accessibility of digital tools in filmmaking and matched with the interest of some in the art of filmmaking, SineBuano opts for now to entice the interest of the larger public to support Cebuano/Visayan filmmaking efforts. Then and only then can it proceed to venture into the business of Cebuano/Visayan film industry.

Independent filmmaking is a fertile ground to start this revival process. Not only it is not beholden to the entertainment standards of mainstream cinema; it is also more venturesome in its selection of stories to tell and in the manner with which it will tell those stories. It is, therefore, taken as a matter of choice that independent fimmaking offers a lot more space in exploring the artiness with which Cebuano/Visayans want to tell stories close to their hearts and in a manner unique to their region.



For inquiries you may get in touch with us here or you may send us an email thru: sinebuano@istorya.net

^^ It might take time. Too much competition with the Tagalog and English Industries. Do they still make those Cebuano telenovelas?

Yup there are still Cebuano telenovelas (drama and comedy) but most of these are shown on Cebuano Channels.

As of now, there are only 3 Cebuano channels that function as a "true" media outlet just like ABS-CBN. These are Cebu TV Channel 28, Real Cebu Television (RCTV), and Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN).



Cebu TV Channel 28 is similar to Living Asia Channel or the defunct LakbayAral TV. They feature roadtrips around Cebu Island, they also have a show featuring other places in the Philippines like diving spots, heritage sites, etc..etc..

Real Cebu Television is more on updates, and happenings in Cebu. Budoy's show "Ismol Tym" (a street documentary show with a twist of humour featuring the small businesses around the city with Budoy as the host) is also being showed there plus other Cebuano documentary and talk shows.

Cebu Catholic Television Network is Cebu's version of the EWTN. It also features Cebuano telenovelas, talk shows, singing contests etc..etc..


Cebu's own version of Eat Bulaga, ASAP, etc..etc.. are also shown on GMA and ABS-CBN respectively on weekends..




@Gee

member pod diay ka sa Istorya.Net gee? :)

^^ It might take time. Too much competition with the Tagalog and English Industries. Do they still make those Cebuano telenovelas?

Yup there are still Cebuano telenovelas (drama and comedy) but most of these are shown on Cebuano Channels.

As of now, there are only 3 Cebuano channels that function as a "true" media outlet just like ABS-CBN. These are Cebu TV Channel 28, Real Cebu Television (RCTV), and Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN).



Cebu TV Channel 28 is similar to Living Asia Channel or the defunct LakbayAral TV. They feature roadtrips around Cebu Island, they also have a show featuring other places in the Philippines like diving spots, heritage sites, etc..etc..

Real Cebu Television is more on updates, and happenings in Cebu. Budoy's show "Ismol Tym" (a street documentary show with a twist of humour featuring the small businesses around the city with Budoy as the host) is also being showed there plus other Cebuano documentary and talk shows.

Cebu Catholic Television Network is Cebu's version of the EWTN. It also features Cebuano telenovelas, talk shows, singing contests etc..etc..


Cebu's own version of Eat Bulaga, ASAP, etc..etc.. are also shown on GMA and ABS-CBN respectively on weekends..




@Gee

member pod diay ka sa Istorya.Net gee? :)

here's an article posted in Sunstar last month:



RCTV mulls partnerships with local film producers

Real Cebu Television (RCTV) has opened its doors to independent local film makers to help keep the film making industry in Cebu alive.

“We are open to partnerships, such as co-production ventures or whatever arrangements that can help the industry,” company president and chief executive officer Michael Solon said in an interview.

He said RCTV has recognized the problem on sustainability that has been challenging local film makers.

More from here ------> http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/05/13/bus/rctv.mulls.partnerships.with.local.film.producers.html

here's an article posted in Sunstar last month:



RCTV mulls partnerships with local film producers

Real Cebu Television (RCTV) has opened its doors to independent local film makers to help keep the film making industry in Cebu alive.

“We are open to partnerships, such as co-production ventures or whatever arrangements that can help the industry,” company president and chief executive officer Michael Solon said in an interview.

He said RCTV has recognized the problem on sustainability that has been challenging local film makers.

More from here ------> http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/05/13/bus/rctv.mulls.partnerships.with.local.film.producers.html

@Gee
member pod diay ka sa Istorya.Net gee? :)

dili, nasaag ra ko didto unya nakit-an to nakong thread a sinebuano! :runaway:

@Gee
member pod diay ka sa Istorya.Net gee? :)

dili, nasaag ra ko didto unya nakit-an to nakong thread a sinebuano! :runaway:

Magellan's Cross Kiosk -- after the rehabilitation
-Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation of Lisbon, Portugal


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Magellan's Cross Kiosk -- after the rehabilitation
-Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation of Lisbon, Portugal


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Magellan's Cross and Park
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The park is being maintained by the Cebu Parks and Playgrounds Commission (CPPC).
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Rehabilitation of the Magellan's Cross was made possible with help from a Portuguese organization
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Magellan's Cross and Park
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation02.jpg

The park is being maintained by the Cebu Parks and Playgrounds Commission (CPPC).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation03.jpg

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation06.jpg


Rehabilitation of the Magellan's Cross was made possible with help from a Portuguese organization
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation07.jpg

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Another look of the kiosk and park
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation09.jpg


The Magellan's Cross and Kiosk. The exterior was washed with lime solution and repainted according to the information in the photo exhibit. The ceiling was also repainted, retrofitted, and some parts replaced and removed. Electrical wirings were also removed. Some loose parts especially in the trusses and jolts were repaired.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation10.jpg


The plastered wall in the interior was scraped off to reveal the original hewn stone
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation11.jpg


The cross, traditionally known as Magellan's Cross, was encased in hollow tindalo in 1835 upon th order of the Augustinian Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon to prevent devotees from taking it home chip by chip. The same bishop restored the present kiosk.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation12.jpg

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An artist's rendition of what happened more than 400 years ago
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The original frame made of wood was replaced with iron grills during the last renovation of the kiosk in 1965 in time for the 4th Centennial Celebrations of the Christianization of the Philippines.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation15.jpg


Details of exterior
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation16.jpg


Detail of the roof tiles
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation17.jpg

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Another look of the kiosk and park
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation09.jpg


The Magellan's Cross and Kiosk. The exterior was washed with lime solution and repainted according to the information in the photo exhibit. The ceiling was also repainted, retrofitted, and some parts replaced and removed. Electrical wirings were also removed. Some loose parts especially in the trusses and jolts were repaired.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation10.jpg


The plastered wall in the interior was scraped off to reveal the original hewn stone
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation11.jpg


The cross, traditionally known as Magellan's Cross, was encased in hollow tindalo in 1835 upon th order of the Augustinian Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon to prevent devotees from taking it home chip by chip. The same bishop restored the present kiosk.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation12.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation13.jpg


An artist's rendition of what happened more than 400 years ago
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation14.jpg


The original frame made of wood was replaced with iron grills during the last renovation of the kiosk in 1965 in time for the 4th Centennial Celebrations of the Christianization of the Philippines.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation15.jpg


Details of exterior
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation16.jpg


Detail of the roof tiles
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation17.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation18.jpg

Magellan's Cross environs


The Gotiaco Building will be rehabilitated to house the Presidential Security Group for the nearby Presidential (extension) office in preparation for an international gathering this December, after which it will be used by City Hall for other purposes.

Also shown in the picture is a rendering of the City Hall which is under renovation.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation19.jpg


Ongoing renovation of the Bank of the Philippine Islands building. The bronze plaques have been removed temporarily.
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A few walks away is the old Prudential Bank building which is also occupied by BPI. No news yet for its rehabilitation. Notice the spaghetti wires marring its facade.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation22.jpg


I don't know what this is for
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/2005_06_22_01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/2005_06_22_02.jpg

Magellan's Cross environs


The Gotiaco Building will be rehabilitated to house the Presidential Security Group for the nearby Presidential (extension) office in preparation for an international gathering this December, after which it will be used by City Hall for other purposes.

Also shown in the picture is a rendering of the City Hall which is under renovation.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation19.jpg


Ongoing renovation of the Bank of the Philippine Islands building. The bronze plaques have been removed temporarily.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation20.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation21.jpg


A few walks away is the old Prudential Bank building which is also occupied by BPI. No news yet for its rehabilitation. Notice the spaghetti wires marring its facade.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/magellan_cross_renovation22.jpg


I don't know what this is for
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/2005_06_22_01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/2005_06_22_02.jpg

^^ Thanks for these arnoldsa! It would have been nice if they had a plaque in Spanish, Portuguese, and Filipino. :)

^^ Thanks for these arnoldsa! It would have been nice if they had a plaque in Spanish, Portuguese, and Filipino. :)

^^ The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a private Portuguese institution for the promotion of Arts, Philanthropy, Science and Education. Created through testamentary legacy of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, its statutes had been approved by the Portuguese State on July 18, 1956.

activities:
·sponsors individual and collective exhibits of Portuguese and foreign artists
·organizes colloquia, conferences, international courses
·distributes subsidies and grants scholarships to foreigners for specializations and doctorates in Portugal
·supports programs and projects of scientific, educational and artistic nature
·develops an intense publishing activity through its university manual edition plan
·promotes and initiates aid projects for the development of the Portuguese-speaking countries in African and Timor-East
·promotes the Portuguese culture abroad
·develops programs for the preservation of monuments, which testify the Portuguese presence in the world

for more information, visit their website:http://www.gulbenkian.pt/main.asp

^^ The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a private Portuguese institution for the promotion of Arts, Philanthropy, Science and Education. Created through testamentary legacy of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, its statutes had been approved by the Portuguese State on July 18, 1956.

activities:
·sponsors individual and collective exhibits of Portuguese and foreign artists
·organizes colloquia, conferences, international courses
·distributes subsidies and grants scholarships to foreigners for specializations and doctorates in Portugal
·supports programs and projects of scientific, educational and artistic nature
·develops an intense publishing activity through its university manual edition plan
·promotes and initiates aid projects for the development of the Portuguese-speaking countries in African and Timor-East
·promotes the Portuguese culture abroad
·develops programs for the preservation of monuments, which testify the Portuguese presence in the world

for more information, visit their website:http://www.gulbenkian.pt/main.asp

^^

Thanks animo. :)

^^

Thanks animo. :)

Great pics and info arnoldsa. Wouldn't the planned subway damage or weaken Fort San Pedro's foundations?

Great pics and info arnoldsa. Wouldn't the planned subway damage or weaken Fort San Pedro's foundations?

Letter to the Editor — Secrecy in Parian
The Freeman 06/24/2006

Barangay Parian, Cebu City celebrates its 392nd fiesta celebration today in honor of its patron saint, John the Baptist. The occasion brings to mind once again the secrecy surrounding the construction of Cebu Heritage monument by Castrillo, now occupying the entirety of the old plaza.

Parian resident, Tommy Argawanon, occupant of the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and cousin to the present steward, Val Sandiego, testifies that bones were dug up at the site during construction and these were all gathered in sacks. Editor and columnist, Bong Wenceslao, confirmed this information in his column at the time.

What became of those bones and shards of pottery also allegedly found at the site? We are sure Castrillo and his men were aware that Parian had been already been settled by the Chinese traders and artisans in 1595, and that the site they were to later dig up clearly offered great possibility of hidden artifacts.

It did not help that the construction site was well fenced-off, but that real point is, residents knew that the diggings did produce the aforementioned bones. Those dead bones, had they been handed to the National Museum (of which Cebu has a branch since the early 1990s) or to the respected Archaeology Department of the University of San Carlos, would have told a tale not only of the Parian, but of Cebu, as well.

Gavin Sanson Bagares
Founding Member/Trustee and Historian/Authenticator
Kaguikan sa Parian Foundation, Inc.
Cebu City

Letter to the Editor — Secrecy in Parian
The Freeman 06/24/2006

Barangay Parian, Cebu City celebrates its 392nd fiesta celebration today in honor of its patron saint, John the Baptist. The occasion brings to mind once again the secrecy surrounding the construction of Cebu Heritage monument by Castrillo, now occupying the entirety of the old plaza.

Parian resident, Tommy Argawanon, occupant of the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and cousin to the present steward, Val Sandiego, testifies that bones were dug up at the site during construction and these were all gathered in sacks. Editor and columnist, Bong Wenceslao, confirmed this information in his column at the time.

What became of those bones and shards of pottery also allegedly found at the site? We are sure Castrillo and his men were aware that Parian had been already been settled by the Chinese traders and artisans in 1595, and that the site they were to later dig up clearly offered great possibility of hidden artifacts.

It did not help that the construction site was well fenced-off, but that real point is, residents knew that the diggings did produce the aforementioned bones. Those dead bones, had they been handed to the National Museum (of which Cebu has a branch since the early 1990s) or to the respected Archaeology Department of the University of San Carlos, would have told a tale not only of the Parian, but of Cebu, as well.

Gavin Sanson Bagares
Founding Member/Trustee and Historian/Authenticator
Kaguikan sa Parian Foundation, Inc.
Cebu City

^^

I still remember seeing pictures of the bones and ming dynasty jars which were headlined in "The Freeman" when that monument was constructed.

Even the personnel from the National Museum who were digging at Plaza Independencia didn't have any idea about it when I asked them if they heard anything about those artifacts that were recovered there.

^^

I still remember seeing pictures of the bones and ming dynasty jars which were headlined in "The Freeman" when that monument was constructed.

Even the personnel from the National Museum who were digging at Plaza Independencia didn't have any idea about it when I asked them if they heard anything about those artifacts that were recovered there.

Great pics and info arnoldsa. Wouldn't the planned subway damage or weaken Fort San Pedro's foundations?


Thanks overtureph. I really don't have any idea with regards to engineering. Anyway, the last time I've visited there, I learned that the project will not literally pass under Fort San Pedro. It would just traverse the park (Plaza Independencia) beside the Fort.

Great pics and info arnoldsa. Wouldn't the planned subway damage or weaken Fort San Pedro's foundations?


Thanks overtureph. I really don't have any idea with regards to engineering. Anyway, the last time I've visited there, I learned that the project will not literally pass under Fort San Pedro. It would just traverse the park (Plaza Independencia) beside the Fort.

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Probably constructed in the late 19th century, the church was made just when Spain was nearing its end of its 333 years of occupation. To this day however, there are a lot of towns in the Philippines where more than 90% of the people are Catholic. Cordova is one of them.

the Catholic Church of Cordova, Cebu, the Philippines

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Oslob, Cebu

Ruins of an old Spanish baluarte frame the belltower of the Oslob Poblacion church. Beach houses of an abandoned resort.

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Carcar, Cebu

Balay na Tisa.

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Probably constructed in the late 19th century, the church was made just when Spain was nearing its end of its 333 years of occupation. To this day however, there are a lot of towns in the Philippines where more than 90% of the people are Catholic. Cordova is one of them.

the Catholic Church of Cordova, Cebu, the Philippines

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Oslob, Cebu

Ruins of an old Spanish baluarte frame the belltower of the Oslob Poblacion church. Beach houses of an abandoned resort.

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Carcar, Cebu

Balay na Tisa.

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The plaza in the town center of Cordova, Cebu

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This time capsule is to be opened by the mayor of Cordova, Cebu in 2100.

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The plaza in the town center of Cordova, Cebu

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This time capsule is to be opened by the mayor of Cordova, Cebu in 2100.

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Carcar Convent

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Upland Elementary School 1905

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Carcar Convent

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Upland Elementary School 1905

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I'm sorry if this is way out of topic but please support this petition for Philippine churches. :)

Thank you very much.

Although we will continuously be collecting signatures for the petition, we will be printing and officially submitting the petition to the CBCP on Monday, July 3 in order for it to be discussed during their semi-annual conference on July 9. So for your signature to be included in the one that will be submitted to the CBCP, please sign the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/cbcp/ on or before June 30.

Please pass this to all your friends. A Filipino society that values and preserves its cultural heritage in order to instill pride of place and strengthen Philippine national identity... we can all make a big difference in our fight to preserve our cultural heritage!

I'm sorry if this is way out of topic but please support this petition for Philippine churches. :)

Thank you very much.

Although we will continuously be collecting signatures for the petition, we will be printing and officially submitting the petition to the CBCP on Monday, July 3 in order for it to be discussed during their semi-annual conference on July 9. So for your signature to be included in the one that will be submitted to the CBCP, please sign the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/cbcp/ on or before June 30.

Please pass this to all your friends. A Filipino society that values and preserves its cultural heritage in order to instill pride of place and strengthen Philippine national identity... we can all make a big difference in our fight to preserve our cultural heritage!

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at the border of Pit-os and Binaliwan, Talamban, Cebu City

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Lime rock detail of the belfry

Talisay City, Cebu, the Philippines

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A mosaic of Cebu's tourist spot.

1 Upper left corner (El Salvador Resort, Danao)
2 Upper right corner (Tambuli Beach Resort, Mactan)
3 Lower left corner (Fort Med Beach Resort, Boljoon)
4 Lower right corner (Lighthouse, Catarman Lilo-an)

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at the border of Pit-os and Binaliwan, Talamban, Cebu City

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Lime rock detail of the belfry

Talisay City, Cebu, the Philippines

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A mosaic of Cebu's tourist spot.

1 Upper left corner (El Salvador Resort, Danao)
2 Upper right corner (Tambuli Beach Resort, Mactan)
3 Lower left corner (Fort Med Beach Resort, Boljoon)
4 Lower right corner (Lighthouse, Catarman Lilo-an)

Church and Belfry


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Escuela Catolica (A 1940's Catholic School)


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An Old Watch Tower

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Church and Belfry


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Escuela Catolica (A 1940's Catholic School)


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An Old Watch Tower

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Argao Parish Church

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Dalaguete Parish Church

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Argao Parish Church

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Dalaguete Parish Church

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What makes this church so special is that it's one of the oldest stone church (in it's most intact and original form) in the country even though if its architecture pales in comparison with the churches of Argao, Basilica Santo Niño, and even the Cebu Cathedral.

I'm not sure though if it's the second oldest after Intramuros' San Agustin Church but obviously it's the oldest in the province of Cebu.

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What makes this church so special is that it's one of the oldest stone church (in it's most intact and original form) in the country even though if its architecture pales in comparison with the churches of Argao, Basilica Santo Niño, and even the Cebu Cathedral.

I'm not sure though if it's the second oldest after Intramuros' San Agustin Church but obviously it's the oldest in the province of Cebu.

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Joeber Bersales wrote in his CDN column:
source: http://globalnation.inq7.net/cebudailynews/opinion/view_article.php?article_id=7223

...let me invite the readers to the important work carried out by the National Museum (NM) at Plaza Independencia, where archaeological excavations are about to wrap up. Back-filling of the 12 or so 4x4 meter units (quite awesome by archaeological standards) will end today with some 4,000 sacks of excavated soil. The excavations began on June 6 as a prerequisite for the construction of a subway to connect to the South Coastal Road. All told, 11 burials were unearthed, aside from over a thousand Asian tradeware ceramic sherds (probably from the Ming dynasty, 14th to 16th centuries), as well as local earthenware, colonial-period bricks, clay pipes, wine bottles, and a jumble of cow, carabao, pig, and deer bones.

A celadon bowl and a brown-glazed teacup were the only intact artifacts exposed, most certainly grave goods accompanying the burial of a juvenile. Three distinct cultural levels (pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary) were exposed during this fieldwork, which continues from the 2001 excavations (also by NM and also in connection with the planned subway) as well as the 1985 excavations carried out by Masao Nishimura of the University of Michigan, together with NM personnel and USC students and faculty. (Read more about this discovery in CDN this weekend.)

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Joeber Bersales wrote in his CDN column:
source: http://globalnation.inq7.net/cebudailynews/opinion/view_article.php?article_id=7223

...let me invite the readers to the important work carried out by the National Museum (NM) at Plaza Independencia, where archaeological excavations are about to wrap up. Back-filling of the 12 or so 4x4 meter units (quite awesome by archaeological standards) will end today with some 4,000 sacks of excavated soil. The excavations began on June 6 as a prerequisite for the construction of a subway to connect to the South Coastal Road. All told, 11 burials were unearthed, aside from over a thousand Asian tradeware ceramic sherds (probably from the Ming dynasty, 14th to 16th centuries), as well as local earthenware, colonial-period bricks, clay pipes, wine bottles, and a jumble of cow, carabao, pig, and deer bones.

A celadon bowl and a brown-glazed teacup were the only intact artifacts exposed, most certainly grave goods accompanying the burial of a juvenile. Three distinct cultural levels (pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary) were exposed during this fieldwork, which continues from the 2001 excavations (also by NM and also in connection with the planned subway) as well as the 1985 excavations carried out by Masao Nishimura of the University of Michigan, together with NM personnel and USC students and faculty. (Read more about this discovery in CDN this weekend.)

^^

I wasn't able to take subsequent pictures of the diggings because it's always raining everytime I go there on my free time. Aside from that, there were also so many personnel from the National Museum so I can only observe the diggings from a distance.

^^

I wasn't able to take subsequent pictures of the diggings because it's always raining everytime I go there on my free time. Aside from that, there were also so many personnel from the National Museum so I can only observe the diggings from a distance.

^^

I wasn't able to take subsequent pictures of the diggings because it's always raining everytime I go there on my free time. Aside from that, there were also so many personnel from the National Museum so I can only observed from a distance.

it's ok! here are some quotations about pre-hispanic Cebu:

Karl Hutterrer and Masao Nishimura evaluated evidence for elite control of trade goods at Cebu…

-- Encyclopedia of Historical Archaelogy, p. 30

…Masao Nishimura has shown that the bulk of the imported porcelains coming into the Cebu chiefdom’s maritime trade port in the 15th and 16th centuries were forms that we might label as “plates” and “bowls,” that is, for serving dishes. Nishimura suggests that the Philippine elite of this period focused their trade demands somewhat narrowly on porcelain ware that might function in a ritual feasting context. In contrast, burial assemblages of the same period more often contain porcelain jars and jarlets as grave goods along with plates and bowls that may have contained ritual food offerings.

-- Laura Lee Junker, Raiding, Trading and Feasting: The Political Economy of Philippine Chiefdoms, University of Hawaii Press, p.331


important works on prehispanic Cebu:

Masao Nishimura
1992, Ph.D University of Michigan
Dissertation: Long distance trade and the development of complex societies in the late prehistory of the central Philippines: the Cebu Central Settlement Case.

Karl Leopold Hutterer
1968 M.A. Anthropology,University of San Carlos, Cebu City
Thesis: An Archaeological Picture of a Pre-Spanish Cebuano Community

^^

I wasn't able to take subsequent pictures of the diggings because it's always raining everytime I go there on my free time. Aside from that, there were also so many personnel from the National Museum so I can only observed from a distance.

it's ok! here are some quotations about pre-hispanic Cebu:

Karl Hutterrer and Masao Nishimura evaluated evidence for elite control of trade goods at Cebu…

-- Encyclopedia of Historical Archaelogy, p. 30

…Masao Nishimura has shown that the bulk of the imported porcelains coming into the Cebu chiefdom’s maritime trade port in the 15th and 16th centuries were forms that we might label as “plates” and “bowls,” that is, for serving dishes. Nishimura suggests that the Philippine elite of this period focused their trade demands somewhat narrowly on porcelain ware that might function in a ritual feasting context. In contrast, burial assemblages of the same period more often contain porcelain jars and jarlets as grave goods along with plates and bowls that may have contained ritual food offerings.

-- Laura Lee Junker, Raiding, Trading and Feasting: The Political Economy of Philippine Chiefdoms, University of Hawaii Press, p.331


important works on prehispanic Cebu:

Masao Nishimura
1992, Ph.D University of Michigan
Dissertation: Long distance trade and the development of complex societies in the late prehistory of the central Philippines: the Cebu Central Settlement Case.

Karl Leopold Hutterer
1968 M.A. Anthropology,University of San Carlos, Cebu City
Thesis: An Archaeological Picture of a Pre-Spanish Cebuano Community

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Arnoldsa have you been to the Cordova church? I am curious what the interior looks like. The façade reminds me of Cuba or some coastal churches in México/Latin America.

Arnoldsa have you been to the Cordova church? I am curious what the interior looks like. The façade reminds me of Cuba or some coastal churches in México/Latin America.

University of San Carlos Virtual Tour
http://museum.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb/virtual_tour/vtour.html

University of San Carlos Virtual Tour
http://museum.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb/virtual_tour/vtour.html

Great pics MarkiiBoi.

Great pics MarkiiBoi.

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Colonial structures that are historically important or are aesthetically worthwhile or pleasing or for that matter any structure that represents our heritage and patrimony should have a marker similar to the above. The only question is, shall it be respected and observed or shall ego prevail.

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Colonial structures that are historically important or are aesthetically worthwhile or pleasing or for that matter any structure that represents our heritage and patrimony should have a marker similar to the above. The only question is, shall it be respected and observed or shall ego prevail.

So what did you find out about that buried wall(?) @ Arnoldsa. Is it prehispanic ba?? Actually, it makes me wonder if our ancestors used stones in their buildings (like in the foundations or walls) before the Spanish came, not that there is anything wrong with not using them.

So what did you find out about that buried wall(?) @ Arnoldsa. Is it prehispanic ba?? Actually, it makes me wonder if our ancestors used stones in their buildings (like in the foundations or walls) before the Spanish came, not that there is anything wrong with not using them.

^^

The last time I visited there, the archaeologist from UP-Diliman who was working with the National Museum said that the area was burial grounds for prehispanic Filipinos. Thus we should expect some bones and some earthenware that were used to accompany the dead.

True enough, as what Gee posted:

...let me invite the readers to the important work carried out by the National Museum (NM) at Plaza Independencia, where archaeological excavations are about to wrap up. Back-filling of the 12 or so 4x4 meter units (quite awesome by archaeological standards) will end today with some 4,000 sacks of excavated soil. The excavations began on June 6 as a prerequisite for the construction of a subway to connect to the South Coastal Road. All told, 11 burials were unearthed, aside from over a thousand Asian tradeware ceramic sherds (probably from the Ming dynasty, 14th to 16th centuries), as well as local earthenware, colonial-period bricks, clay pipes, wine bottles, and a jumble of cow, carabao, pig, and deer bones.

A celadon bowl and a brown-glazed teacup were the only intact artifacts exposed, most certainly grave goods accompanying the burial of a juvenile. Three distinct cultural levels (pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary) were exposed during this fieldwork, which continues from the 2001 excavations (also by NM and also in connection with the planned subway) as well as the 1985 excavations carried out by Masao Nishimura of the University of Michigan, together with NM personnel and USC students and faculty. (Read more about this discovery in CDN this weekend.)

I really don't have any idea about that concrete wall because I wasn't able to talk with the personnel from the National Museum since they were so busy with the diggings everytime I go there on my free time. Also it was always raining so I was only viewing the said diggings from a distance.. Pero I guess it was part of a structure that stood there long ago (probably pre-war but obviously not hispanic).

^^

The last time I visited there, the archaeologist from UP-Diliman who was working with the National Museum said that the area was burial grounds for prehispanic Filipinos. Thus we should expect some bones and some earthenware that were used to accompany the dead.

True enough, as what Gee posted:

...let me invite the readers to the important work carried out by the National Museum (NM) at Plaza Independencia, where archaeological excavations are about to wrap up. Back-filling of the 12 or so 4x4 meter units (quite awesome by archaeological standards) will end today with some 4,000 sacks of excavated soil. The excavations began on June 6 as a prerequisite for the construction of a subway to connect to the South Coastal Road. All told, 11 burials were unearthed, aside from over a thousand Asian tradeware ceramic sherds (probably from the Ming dynasty, 14th to 16th centuries), as well as local earthenware, colonial-period bricks, clay pipes, wine bottles, and a jumble of cow, carabao, pig, and deer bones.

A celadon bowl and a brown-glazed teacup were the only intact artifacts exposed, most certainly grave goods accompanying the burial of a juvenile. Three distinct cultural levels (pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary) were exposed during this fieldwork, which continues from the 2001 excavations (also by NM and also in connection with the planned subway) as well as the 1985 excavations carried out by Masao Nishimura of the University of Michigan, together with NM personnel and USC students and faculty. (Read more about this discovery in CDN this weekend.)

I really don't have any idea about that concrete wall because I wasn't able to talk with the personnel from the National Museum since they were so busy with the diggings everytime I go there on my free time. Also it was always raining so I was only viewing the said diggings from a distance.. Pero I guess it was part of a structure that stood there long ago (probably pre-war but obviously not hispanic).

@animo

Animo, I haven't been to Cordova Church but its facade is obviously a result of modern renovation because a book (I'm not sure if it was Great Churches of the Philippines or Angels in Stone) showed some pictures of it with a different facade (a dilapidated one! hehehe)...


By the way regarding Markiiboi's pictures of Boljoon, click this link to see a detailed history of it alongside with some heritage structures there aside from the church:

http://www.boljoon.com/boljoonheritage.php


Boljoon Heritage

1.) Watchtower Ruins at Ilihan
2.) Eli Rock (Ilihan)
3.) Victoriano Mier House
4.) Church Cemetery
5.) Cemetery Gates and Walls
6.) Patrocinio De Maria Church/ Rectory/ Belfry
7.) Church Plaza
8.) Church Gates and Walls
9.) Escuela Catolica
10.) Blockhouse - Fortress
11.) Boljoon Municipal Hall
12.) Vicente Derama House
13.) Josefina Estavilla House
14.) Dr. Dionisio Niere House
15.) Esteban N. Yncierto Residence
16.) Casimero Niere House
17.) Amanzia Getizo Residence
18.) Grogorio Romero House
19.) Roberto Niere Residence
20.) Cirilio Sestoso House
21.) Gaudioso Calonge House
22.) Rodulfo Roma Residence
23.) Poblacion Spring
24.) Conception Medida
25.) Vicente Estella Sr. House
26.) Anastasio Derama Sr. House
27.) Nicasio Villanueva Residence
28.) Concisca Cabrera Residence
29.) Boljoon Public Market
30.) Poblio Sestoso House
31.) Filimino Cantonio Cortes Residence
32.) Conception Medida Property
33.) Filemon Estella (Francisco
34.) Sylviria Romarez Residence
35.) Tereso Pasaul
36.) Boljoon Central School
37.) Watchtower Near the River
38.) Baziliza Getubig Residence
39.) Braulio Anteporta House
40.) Jose Fidellaga House
41.) Isidro Calonge House
42.) Boljoon Bridge
43.) Tereso Pasaul

http://www.boljoon.com/ariverrunsthroughit.php#bcs

@animo

Animo, I haven't been to Cordova Church but its facade is obviously a result of modern renovation because a book (I'm not sure if it was Great Churches of the Philippines or Angels in Stone) showed some pictures of it with a different facade (a dilapidated one! hehehe)...


By the way regarding Markiiboi's pictures of Boljoon, click this link to see a detailed history of it alongside with some heritage structures there aside from the church:

http://www.boljoon.com/boljoonheritage.php


Boljoon Heritage

1.) Watchtower Ruins at Ilihan
2.) Eli Rock (Ilihan)
3.) Victoriano Mier House
4.) Church Cemetery
5.) Cemetery Gates and Walls
6.) Patrocinio De Maria Church/ Rectory/ Belfry
7.) Church Plaza
8.) Church Gates and Walls
9.) Escuela Catolica
10.) Blockhouse - Fortress
11.) Boljoon Municipal Hall
12.) Vicente Derama House
13.) Josefina Estavilla House
14.) Dr. Dionisio Niere House
15.) Esteban N. Yncierto Residence
16.) Casimero Niere House
17.) Amanzia Getizo Residence
18.) Grogorio Romero House
19.) Roberto Niere Residence
20.) Cirilio Sestoso House
21.) Gaudioso Calonge House
22.) Rodulfo Roma Residence
23.) Poblacion Spring
24.) Conception Medida
25.) Vicente Estella Sr. House
26.) Anastasio Derama Sr. House
27.) Nicasio Villanueva Residence
28.) Concisca Cabrera Residence
29.) Boljoon Public Market
30.) Poblio Sestoso House
31.) Filimino Cantonio Cortes Residence
32.) Conception Medida Property
33.) Filemon Estella (Francisco
34.) Sylviria Romarez Residence
35.) Tereso Pasaul
36.) Boljoon Central School
37.) Watchtower Near the River
38.) Baziliza Getubig Residence
39.) Braulio Anteporta House
40.) Jose Fidellaga House
41.) Isidro Calonge House
42.) Boljoon Bridge
43.) Tereso Pasaul

http://www.boljoon.com/ariverrunsthroughit.php#bcs

I really don't have any idea about that concrete wall because I wasn't able to talk with the personnel from the National Museum since they were so busy with the diggings everytime I go there on my free time. Also it was always raining so I was only viewing the said diggings from a distance.. Pero I guess it was part of a structure that stood there long ago (probably pre-war but obviously not hispanic).

^^i think it is not a wall, because if you look at the old "floor" plan of plaza independencia it indicates that there were pathways before, which do not exist today. check this:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9011/image152copy3ua.jpg

I really don't have any idea about that concrete wall because I wasn't able to talk with the personnel from the National Museum since they were so busy with the diggings everytime I go there on my free time. Also it was always raining so I was only viewing the said diggings from a distance.. Pero I guess it was part of a structure that stood there long ago (probably pre-war but obviously not hispanic).

^^i think it is not a wall, because if you look at the old "floor" plan of plaza independencia it indicates that there were pathways before, which do not exist today. check this:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/old_cebu_highres02.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9011/image152copy3ua.jpg

^^

Yeah maybe. Actually, that concrete structure is L-shaped. Not visible in that structure (visible if you're viewing this structure from across) is some sort of a pavement made of shiny stones drawn together on a concrete base.

^^

Yeah maybe. Actually, that concrete structure is L-shaped. Not visible in that structure (visible if you're viewing this structure from across) is some sort of a pavement made of shiny stones drawn together on a concrete base.

@animo

Animo, I haven't been to Cordova Church but its facade is obviously a result of modern renovation because a book (I'm not sure if it was Great Churches of the Philippines or Angels in Stone) showed some pictures of it with a different facade (a dilapidated one! hehehe)...


Okey, thanks! :)

http://static.flickr.com/49/161615933_4267eee0d9.jpg?v=0
Cebu church ceiling

@animo

Animo, I haven't been to Cordova Church but its facade is obviously a result of modern renovation because a book (I'm not sure if it was Great Churches of the Philippines or Angels in Stone) showed some pictures of it with a different facade (a dilapidated one! hehehe)...


Okey, thanks! :)

http://static.flickr.com/49/161615933_4267eee0d9.jpg?v=0
Cebu church ceiling

^^

animo, that's the ceiling of the Basilica del Santo Niño, specifically at the entrance.

^^

animo, that's the ceiling of the Basilica del Santo Niño, specifically at the entrance.

The Redemptorist Church in Cebu
(Our Lady of Perpetual Help)

- Pre-War structure built by the Redemptorist fathers.
- The Redemptorist fathers are currently celebrating the centennial (1906-2006) of the arrival of the first Redemptorist missionaries (mostly Irish) in the Philippines, as well as in Asia.
- During World War II, the church became the home of the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu after it was kept inside a bomb proof vault in the church.
- Design of the church is Romanesque with some modern additions and modifications.


Clock at the belltower :horse:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist08.jpg

Belltowers
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist12.jpg

Ambulatory
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist11.jpg

Facade
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist02.jpg

The Redemptorist Church in Cebu
(Our Lady of Perpetual Help)

- Pre-War structure built by the Redemptorist fathers.
- The Redemptorist fathers are currently celebrating the centennial (1906-2006) of the arrival of the first Redemptorist missionaries (mostly Irish) in the Philippines, as well as in Asia.
- During World War II, the church became the home of the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu after it was kept inside a bomb proof vault in the church.
- Design of the church is Romanesque with some modern additions and modifications.


Clock at the belltower :horse:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist08.jpg

Belltowers
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist12.jpg

Ambulatory
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist11.jpg

Facade
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist02.jpg

...CONTINUED


Interior Shots

Nave leading to the main altar, ambulatory, and the small radial chapels.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist03.jpg

Detail of main altar and the baldachino (I took these pictures during the feast day, hence the floral decorations on the altar and some "fiesta" banners in the church facade)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist04.jpg

Vaulted ceiling
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist07.jpg

Detail of communion rail
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist06.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist05.jpg

Side chapels near the church's entrance
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist09.jpg

The main image was removed and put on a "carroza."
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist10.jpg

...CONTINUED


Interior Shots

Nave leading to the main altar, ambulatory, and the small radial chapels.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist03.jpg

Detail of main altar and the baldachino (I took these pictures during the feast day, hence the floral decorations on the altar and some "fiesta" banners in the church facade)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist04.jpg

Vaulted ceiling
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist07.jpg

Detail of communion rail
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist06.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist05.jpg

Side chapels near the church's entrance
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist09.jpg

The main image was removed and put on a "carroza."
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/beautifulChurches/Redemptorist_Church/redemptorist10.jpg

OIC, thanks arnoldsa and gee for the reply regarding my question about the Plaza Independencia diggings.

It's very interesting to know early Filipinos would consider burying their dead very close to the water. I wonder why would they do that instead of say..a cave or some place with stable land? Actually, it's kinda similar to that burial practice in Mindanao, isn't it? Hopefully in the future they can dig deeper to recover more ancient artifacts, although it would be better if they couldve done it sooner so we wouldn't have to wait.

OIC, thanks arnoldsa and gee for the reply regarding my question about the Plaza Independencia diggings.

It's very interesting to know early Filipinos would consider burying their dead very close to the water. I wonder why would they do that instead of say..a cave or some place with stable land? Actually, it's kinda similar to that burial practice in Mindanao, isn't it? Hopefully in the future they can dig deeper to recover more ancient artifacts, although it would be better if they couldve done it sooner so we wouldn't have to wait.

^^

In fact bro, the "burial grounds" might actually extend all the way to the Basilica Santo Niño area.

I was able to chat with the one in-charge of the museum (Basilica Santo Niño) and she said that when they constructed a comfort room beside the Pilgrim Center, they were able to dig out prehispanic earthenware and bones!

I can't remember the details anymore of what she said but I remember her mentioning that the bones were then "reburied" in Carreta Cemetery (obviously upon the orders of the priest??)... I even joked to her that the priest-curator should have displayed the bones at the Santo Niño Museum.. The artifacts though (plates, small jars, etc..) are being displayed at the museum.

Also, if you happen to visit the USC Museum, they have an exhibit there regarding some diggings that were conducted near Magallanes street (also near Santo Niño).

^^

In fact bro, the "burial grounds" might actually extend all the way to the Basilica Santo Niño area.

I was able to chat with the one in-charge of the museum (Basilica Santo Niño) and she said that when they constructed a comfort room beside the Pilgrim Center, they were able to dig out prehispanic earthenware and bones!

I can't remember the details anymore of what she said but I remember her mentioning that the bones were then "reburied" in Carreta Cemetery (obviously upon the orders of the priest??)... I even joked to her that the priest-curator should have displayed the bones at the Santo Niño Museum.. The artifacts though (plates, small jars, etc..) are being displayed at the museum.

Also, if you happen to visit the USC Museum, they have an exhibit there regarding some diggings that were conducted near Magallanes street (also near Santo Niño).

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - CHERISH

The Conservation and Heritage Research Institute and Workshop (CHERISH)

The CHERISH Studio will serve as the arm of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts in responding to the urgent need for skills training in Heritage Conservation among our students and practicing architects.

It is the objective of the studio to make this knowledge and skills available to practicing architects in the region through seminars and workshops. The studio will be the anchor venue for the courses to be offered as Training Modules for Professional Architects wishing to gain knowledge and skills in the preservation of architectural heritage.

It will also complement the existing Architecture offerings. Training will be incorporated within the BS Architecture curriculum.

Students and practicing architects need to understand the importance of conserving our architectural heritage even as they are engaged in modern development projects. They also need to be trained to undertake conservation work as part of the architectural practice.

The CHERISH studios provide training for students and professionals in the conservation of heritage places in Cebu and the Region.

It enjoys linkages with other units in USC, and various organizations and government agencies mandated to protect heritage sites and structures.

Through this tie-up, CHERISH is able to extend assistance to stakeholders through research and documentation preliminary to the crafting of Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) for these historic places.

http://www.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb...ish/cherish.jsp

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - CHERISH

The Conservation and Heritage Research Institute and Workshop (CHERISH)

The CHERISH Studio will serve as the arm of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts in responding to the urgent need for skills training in Heritage Conservation among our students and practicing architects.

It is the objective of the studio to make this knowledge and skills available to practicing architects in the region through seminars and workshops. The studio will be the anchor venue for the courses to be offered as Training Modules for Professional Architects wishing to gain knowledge and skills in the preservation of architectural heritage.

It will also complement the existing Architecture offerings. Training will be incorporated within the BS Architecture curriculum.

Students and practicing architects need to understand the importance of conserving our architectural heritage even as they are engaged in modern development projects. They also need to be trained to undertake conservation work as part of the architectural practice.

The CHERISH studios provide training for students and professionals in the conservation of heritage places in Cebu and the Region.

It enjoys linkages with other units in USC, and various organizations and government agencies mandated to protect heritage sites and structures.

Through this tie-up, CHERISH is able to extend assistance to stakeholders through research and documentation preliminary to the crafting of Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) for these historic places.

http://www.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb...ish/cherish.jsp

University of San Carlos - Certificate in Cebuano Heritage Studies

The Cebuano Heritage Studies Program provides cultural workers in public and private sectors with knowledge of the varied cultural heritage of Cebu that can help them in their respective work/career. This program also caters to tourism officers, museum curators, heritage professionals, local historians, festival organizers, and history teachers.

Aims:

* to make the students appreciate the richness of Cebuano culture;
* to make the students knowledgeable on the landmarks of Cebuano history, culture and the arts;
* to equip the students with skills in research on Cebuano heritage; and
* to enable the students to manage cultural and educational activities showcasing Cebuano heritage

Requirements:

*a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
*a proof of involvement in cultural work related to Cebuano heritage.


http://www.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb...age_studies.jsp

University of San Carlos - Certificate in Cebuano Heritage Studies

The Cebuano Heritage Studies Program provides cultural workers in public and private sectors with knowledge of the varied cultural heritage of Cebu that can help them in their respective work/career. This program also caters to tourism officers, museum curators, heritage professionals, local historians, festival organizers, and history teachers.

Aims:

* to make the students appreciate the richness of Cebuano culture;
* to make the students knowledgeable on the landmarks of Cebuano history, culture and the arts;
* to equip the students with skills in research on Cebuano heritage; and
* to enable the students to manage cultural and educational activities showcasing Cebuano heritage

Requirements:

*a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
*a proof of involvement in cultural work related to Cebuano heritage.


http://www.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb...age_studies.jsp

cool...just cool...im really excited as to what more they could find...a burial ground that huge...there must have been a war or something in the past that resulted in huge casualties...

cool...just cool...im really excited as to what more they could find...a burial ground that huge...there must have been a war or something in the past that resulted in huge casualties...

Photos of Argao Church, Cebu Cathedral, Pardo Church, etc..etc.. have been removed since I have organized my photobucket photos yesterday... I'll repost them later on.

Photos of Argao Church, Cebu Cathedral, Pardo Church, etc..etc.. have been removed since I have organized my photobucket photos yesterday... I'll repost them later on.

Cosmopolitan Funeral Parlor
-One of the oldest (and the best) funeral parlors in Cebu

@photo by rokbot of flickr.com


http://static.flickr.com/26/43210807_1d0b599d14.jpg?v=0

Cosmopolitan Funeral Parlor
-One of the oldest (and the best) funeral parlors in Cebu

@photo by rokbot of flickr.com


http://static.flickr.com/26/43210807_1d0b599d14.jpg?v=0