Paraw Regatta Photo Gallery
Posted on February 28, 2007 - Filed Under Creative photography | 2 Comments
I have just uploaded some of my photographs from the recently-concluded 35th Paraw Regatta which was held in Iloilo City, Philippines. This regatta is considered to be the oldest sailboat racing in Asia.
Click on the image above to access the Paraw Regatta photos, or click the The Gallery tab above to view the photos from [...]
Read More..>>San Joaquin Church
Posted on February 27, 2007 - Filed Under Churches, Heritage Watch | Leave a Comment
San Joaquin is the Iloilo province’s southernmost town. Located 65 kilometers south of Iloilo City. What many people know is that in this sleepy town lies a churched declared by the National Historical Institute as a National Shrine.
The church was constructed using coral stones quarried from the town of Igabras, also in Iloilo. [...]
The Convent of Santa Barbara
Posted on February 26, 2007 - Filed Under Churches, Heritage Watch | Leave a Comment
It was almost high noon already when my friend Gian and I reached this next destination: the Convent of the Santa Barbara Parish. Some 15 kilometers away from Iloilo City, this centuries-old church and its convent has already been declared by the National Historical Institute as a National Historical Landmark.
Read More..>>Pavia Church
Posted on February 25, 2007 - Filed Under Churches, Heritage Watch | 2 Comments
The parish of Santa Monica in the town of Pavia, Iloilo was originally constructed by the Agustinian friars. This church, made of red bricks and coral stones is inspired by the Romanesque architecture, evident in the use of its arches. A cross in a Greek-inspired design can also be found in its facade.
Read More..>>Janiuay Cemetery
Posted on February 24, 2007 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks | 2 Comments
Who in his right state of mind would include a cemetery in a usual travel itinerary?Unless you are a heritage freak, this place is for you…
Read More..>>Cabatuan Church
Posted on February 23, 2007 - Filed Under Churches | 3 Comments
The churh of San Nicolas de Tolentino in the town of Cabatuan, Iloilo is of the the country’s most picturesque church. The church was built right in the middle of the town’s poblacion in 1834 upon the orders of Fr. Ramon Alquizar.
Read More..>>Miag ao Church:
Posted on February 22, 2007 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks | 2 Comments
Located 40 kilometers away from the city Iloilo is the chuch of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in the town of Miag-ao.
Read More..>>Iloilo trip: The real score
Posted on February 21, 2007 - Filed Under Random Thoughts | 4 Comments
Ok, I have to say this…
The reason why I went to Iloilo for the second time this year is not really because of the Paraw Regatta, or the Chinese New Year. There are certain things that I need to get fixed in Iloilo. In short, I went there on a mission. What’s [...]
