Tag: architecture

Features, Luzon, Travels

Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

As an outsider who is coming to the big city, I have not heard of The Henry Hotel Manila. From a Mindanaoan standpoint, when I hear of Metro Manila, I often associate it with concrete jungles, chaotic traffic, and fast-paced life. But it didn’t occur to me that there are small pockets of serenity in Manila, amidst tall buildings and in a city that can … Continue reading Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

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Travels, Visayas

Silay City: The Hidden Museum City After Vigan

Edited in 2026, May If you talk about vintage and beautiful old places in the Philippines, the automatic response of the Filipino is the city of Vigan. Yes, Vigan! Vigan City is the gem of the Ilocos region. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Philippines due to the intact and preserved architectural fusion of Asian building design and European planning. … Continue reading Silay City: The Hidden Museum City After Vigan

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Travels, Visayas

The Five Churches in Iloilo City You Need To Visit

Iloilo is one of the cities in the Philippines that provides people a glimpse of the rich culture, history, art and architecture of the country. The city is a walk through between the preserved historical and architectural influences of the Spanish era and the robust modernized art and urban culture of the Filipinos. Not only does the city contribute their famed Filipino delicacies and treats in … Continue reading The Five Churches in Iloilo City You Need To Visit

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Mindanao, Travels

Fall in love with Nature with Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park

Home of twenty-six bamboo species, Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park welcomes you to their tranquil and evergreen abode. After ten years in the making, Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park opened its doors to the public last June 18, 2017. Showcasing their remarkable and astonishing bamboo dome, architectural fans would go crazy over it. The dome’s intricate design would leave you awestruck and breathless. … Continue reading Fall in love with Nature with Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park

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