Article Archive for October 2011
Church of Sta. Barbara: History and Simplicity
A church of great importance in our search for freedom, the Sta. Barbara Church in Iloilo testifies to Ilonggos’ contribution in our attainment of independence. In her beauty and uniqueness, this church also serves as …
Arevalo Elementary School: More than a century of history
On my way to Villa Plaza, an arch of green and red caught my attention. It was an entrance to a very old elementary school, the Arevalo Elementary School or AES. Though the school may …
Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal (GIFT) Construction
To better serve the transportation of goods and passengers between the island of Guimaras and Iloilo City, the city government proposed the construction of a modern transit hub, dubbed as Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal (GIFT), at …
Parish of the Immaculate Conception – Oton, Iloilo
One of Iloilo’s modern churches in design, the Parish of the Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to Oton’s ability to rise from its challenges. With its beautiful church crumbled upon the destructive force of the …
OTON: A Quest for its Heritage
It was seven in the morning and I was nearly complete with my nursing endorsement. Just been through an eight-hour shift, I was quite exhausted but at the same time excited at my day’s itinerary. …
Fort San Pedro of Iloilo: In sad state of preservation
Ruins invoke a different sense of emotion; sadness for one, longing in the other. Just like paying a visit to ruins of Fort San Pedro or Fuerza Nuestra Senora del Rosario of Iloilo City, seeing …
A Salute to Ilongga Educators this Teachers’ Day
Happy Teachers’ Day to our educators! We usually underestimate our teachers’ effort and sacrifices to provide us quality education which enable us to become competitive and productive citizens of our country. Today’s post is my …
Sto Nino De Arevalo of Iloilo: Miraculous, Historical But Uncelebrated
This image of the Sto Nino De Arevalo, considered the third oldest in the Philippines after the Sto Ninos of Cebu (1521) and Tondo (1572), is humbly venerated at the simple yet beautiful church at …
