Philippine National Heritage Watch

[le Reine]

Do we have law that protects these kind of structures? (Because I don't hear any law that protects heritage structures). And how can we know if a structure is a heritage site/structure? There should be some standards, right? I don't believe that if a building is old then it should be immediately restored. There should be some guidelines.

And I also believe that Filipinos are not keen on preserving their heirtage sites or their history because they don't find it practical. Well, most of Filipinos that I know are like this. They have a poor sense of history because they don't want to be reminded of their "tragic" history. What I mean is the tragic experiences that we had during the occupation of different powers. And also the abuses of our own leaders until now. History only reminds them of their pain.

[le Reine]

Do we have law that protects these kind of structures? (Because I don't hear any law that protects heritage structures). And how can we know if a structure is a heritage site/structure? There should be some standards, right? I don't believe that if a building is old then it should be immediately restored. There should be some guidelines.

And I also believe that Filipinos are not keen on preserving their heirtage sites or their history because they don't find it practical. Well, most of Filipinos that I know are like this. They have a poor sense of history because they don't want to be reminded of their "tragic" history. What I mean is the tragic experiences that we had during the occupation of different powers. And also the abuses of our own leaders until now. History only reminds them of their pain.

[pau_p1]

I think this depends if the structure is still considered a private property...

[pau_p1]

I think this depends if the structure is still considered a private property...

[OtAkAw]

Problem is, the person who owns that building might not have any idea on what heritage conservation is!

[OtAkAw]

Problem is, the person who owns that building might not have any idea on what heritage conservation is!

[manileño]

Originally Posted by Wonderboy

Reporting an endangered heritage site is like blowing the whistle. This is just the first step. The thing with gov't agencies is that one should start complaining in order for them to act accordingly. Actually, even if one constantly complains, all efforts sometimes remain futile. But my principle regarding this issue is to beat the odds no matter what. I would prefer to roll up the boulder over and over until I reach the peak rather than stay put and do nothing.

Hehe Jepoy astig. You're like Sandra Bullock's character in 'Two Weeks Notice'. If i remember correctly, the first scene in the movie was Sandra lieing in front of this NY building about to be bulldozed. I can imagine you'd do that as well to protect our heritage. Thanks for the info. I'll prolly subscribe into that yahoogroups thingy first and see what its all about.

[manileño]

Originally Posted by Wonderboy

Reporting an endangered heritage site is like blowing the whistle. This is just the first step. The thing with gov't agencies is that one should start complaining in order for them to act accordingly. Actually, even if one constantly complains, all efforts sometimes remain futile. But my principle regarding this issue is to beat the odds no matter what. I would prefer to roll up the boulder over and over until I reach the peak rather than stay put and do nothing.

Hehe Jepoy astig. You're like Sandra Bullock's character in 'Two Weeks Notice'. If i remember correctly, the first scene in the movie was Sandra lieing in front of this NY building about to be bulldozed. I can imagine you'd do that as well to protect our heritage. Thanks for the info. I'll prolly subscribe into that yahoogroups thingy first and see what its all about.

[Wonderboy]

Juan, thanks for your comment. It's nice to know that one of my friends here in SSC appreciates my efforts

I'm just a little 'under the weather' lately. A lot of people are expecting too much from me wherein fact they should help me out preserve our heritage instead. They thought that I only limit my concern to the color of the building and saving the Rolls Royce. They didn't know that it was much deeper than the facade and the vintage car; it was about preservation of our past.

[Wonderboy]

Juan, thanks for your comment. It's nice to know that one of my friends here in SSC appreciates my efforts

I'm just a little 'under the weather' lately. A lot of people are expecting too much from me wherein fact they should help me out preserve our heritage instead. They thought that I only limit my concern to the color of the building and saving the Rolls Royce. They didn't know that it was much deeper than the facade and the vintage car; it was about preservation of our past.

[lewdsaint]

The Avanceña House

The Avancena House (now known as Camina Balay nga Bato ) stands in all simple modesty at # 20 Osmeña St., Arevalo, Iloilo City.

The house, built around 1860s, was originally owned by Don Fernando Avanceña, uncle of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ramon Avaceña. Records show that this house played a major role in the history of Iloilo as it served as general headquarters of the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish government and American government.

The balay nga bato is characterized by its Geometric style that stands out mainly due to its simplicity of form and understated elegance. As the house ages, its original colors have become faded but the feeling of warmth remains even as its capiz windows soften the otherwise hardy and reserved brick and rubble wall of the first floor and piedra china slabs that cover the first floor.

Today, the Avanceña House is known as Camiña Balay na Bato and serves a dual purpose.: it houses the Mother Theresa North Learning Center on the ground floor and serves as residence of the Camiña family.

(Article taken from: The News Today)
Link:http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03...ena.house.html

One of the many houses which was given citation by the Iloilo City Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHC) for preserving its historical significance of its architecture and also for observing the ICCHC guidelines in conservation and preservation.

[lewdsaint]

The Avanceña House

The Avancena House (now known as Camina Balay nga Bato ) stands in all simple modesty at # 20 Osmeña St., Arevalo, Iloilo City.

The house, built around 1860s, was originally owned by Don Fernando Avanceña, uncle of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ramon Avaceña. Records show that this house played a major role in the history of Iloilo as it served as general headquarters of the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish government and American government.

The balay nga bato is characterized by its Geometric style that stands out mainly due to its simplicity of form and understated elegance. As the house ages, its original colors have become faded but the feeling of warmth remains even as its capiz windows soften the otherwise hardy and reserved brick and rubble wall of the first floor and piedra china slabs that cover the first floor.

Today, the Avanceña House is known as Camiña Balay na Bato and serves a dual purpose.: it houses the Mother Theresa North Learning Center on the ground floor and serves as residence of the Camiña family.

(Article taken from: The News Today)
Link:http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03...ena.house.html

One of the many houses which was given citation by the Iloilo City Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHC) for preserving its historical significance of its architecture and also for observing the ICCHC guidelines in conservation and preservation.

[overtureph]

Art forgery rampant

First posted 02:11am (Mla time) Mar 04, 2006
Inquirer



Editor's Note: Published on Page A16 of the March 4, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

PLEASE help the art community. Forgery of paintings is once again rampant.

Recently, right in the University of Santo Tomas' Art School Gallery, fake Ang Kiukok drawings were exhibited. Why do I say “fake”? Because I have the originals of those Kiukok drawings.

I saw several fake Malangs brought to my studio on West Avenue for authentication. With the help of the Inquirer, we can stop or minimize the forgery of artworks. Calling all art collectors, government officials, gallery owners, etc.



MALANG



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[overtureph]

Art forgery rampant

First posted 02:11am (Mla time) Mar 04, 2006
Inquirer



Editor's Note: Published on Page A16 of the March 4, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

PLEASE help the art community. Forgery of paintings is once again rampant.

Recently, right in the University of Santo Tomas' Art School Gallery, fake Ang Kiukok drawings were exhibited. Why do I say “fake”? Because I have the originals of those Kiukok drawings.

I saw several fake Malangs brought to my studio on West Avenue for authentication. With the help of the Inquirer, we can stop or minimize the forgery of artworks. Calling all art collectors, government officials, gallery owners, etc.



MALANG



Copyright 2006 Inquirer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Read more stories on this topic as well as view related video clips and sites.

[weirdo]

tsk tsk. pati ba naman artworks pinipirata.

walang nagsabi kung asaan ang 9 martyrs ng uste? sayang talaga dahil maganda sa dapitan ang library nio at ung statues. maganda rin naman ata yung bagong structure. hindi ko pa nakikita.

[weirdo]

tsk tsk. pati ba naman artworks pinipirata.

walang nagsabi kung asaan ang 9 martyrs ng uste? sayang talaga dahil maganda sa dapitan ang library nio at ung statues. maganda rin naman ata yung bagong structure. hindi ko pa nakikita.

[lewdsaint]

The newly restored Marquez Lim mansion at 11 Mapa Street, Iloilo City (beside Sta. Maria Church)



The Marquez Lim mansion was inherited by former Senator Nikki Coseteng from her mother Alicia Guanco Marquez Lim. She is the fifth generation of Marquez Lim to have inherited the house.

Coseteng earlier told media that the house restoration was made by Marcelo Alonzo, a Manila-based interior designer. The old glass blocks, tiles and all portions of the house which reflects its antiquity are being restored. Even the old faucets were rechromed. The house was also repainted with olive green to look livelier. Before it looks like a white house.



Coseteng said she wants to share the house with everyone as part of Iloilo's rich heritage. She said the Marquez Lim ancestral house has a lot of stories to tell.

She said the house was built in the mid 30s by her great grandfather Pedro Marquez Lim and great grandmother Concordia. It used to be a wooden house. It was destroyed during the Japanese regime and was rebuilt after the war.



The heiress said she wants to restore the house and wants to see the house stand as close as possible to the grand old days. The house served as venue for her parents' wedding reception after they made their marital vows at the San Jose Parish Church.


From : The News Today Iloilo

[lewdsaint]

The newly restored Marquez Lim mansion at 11 Mapa Street, Iloilo City (beside Sta. Maria Church)



The Marquez Lim mansion was inherited by former Senator Nikki Coseteng from her mother Alicia Guanco Marquez Lim. She is the fifth generation of Marquez Lim to have inherited the house.

Coseteng earlier told media that the house restoration was made by Marcelo Alonzo, a Manila-based interior designer. The old glass blocks, tiles and all portions of the house which reflects its antiquity are being restored. Even the old faucets were rechromed. The house was also repainted with olive green to look livelier. Before it looks like a white house.



Coseteng said she wants to share the house with everyone as part of Iloilo's rich heritage. She said the Marquez Lim ancestral house has a lot of stories to tell.

She said the house was built in the mid 30s by her great grandfather Pedro Marquez Lim and great grandmother Concordia. It used to be a wooden house. It was destroyed during the Japanese regime and was rebuilt after the war.



The heiress said she wants to restore the house and wants to see the house stand as close as possible to the grand old days. The house served as venue for her parents' wedding reception after they made their marital vows at the San Jose Parish Church.


From : The News Today Iloilo

[lewdsaint]

A grand old house in Iloilo

MANILA, September 19, 2004 (STAR) By Julie Cabatit-Alegre



What is so fascinating about an old house? Its architecture, its history? The story of the people who once lived in it? In the old district of Jaro in Iloilo stands a 200-year-old house where the wife of former vice-president Fernando Lopez Sr., Maria "Mariquit" Javellana-Lopez, once lived. The house was built by her banker grandfather Ramon Javellana, and it served both as a residence as well as a bank. Robert Lopez Puckett, a great-great-grandson who is now the owner of the house, removed a plank of the molave floor in the master bedroom and showed us where the bank’s money used to be kept. In 1910, a vault was installed there and it still exists today Puckett started the restoration of his ancestral house in 1993. The wall finish on the ground floor was carefully chipped off to reveal the original red bricks underneath.

Continue...
http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/tl/tl012445.htm

[lewdsaint]

A grand old house in Iloilo

MANILA, September 19, 2004 (STAR) By Julie Cabatit-Alegre



What is so fascinating about an old house? Its architecture, its history? The story of the people who once lived in it? In the old district of Jaro in Iloilo stands a 200-year-old house where the wife of former vice-president Fernando Lopez Sr., Maria "Mariquit" Javellana-Lopez, once lived. The house was built by her banker grandfather Ramon Javellana, and it served both as a residence as well as a bank. Robert Lopez Puckett, a great-great-grandson who is now the owner of the house, removed a plank of the molave floor in the master bedroom and showed us where the bank’s money used to be kept. In 1910, a vault was installed there and it still exists today Puckett started the restoration of his ancestral house in 1993. The wall finish on the ground floor was carefully chipped off to reveal the original red bricks underneath.

Continue...
http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/tl/tl012445.htm