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The Notable Bamboo Organ

The Notable Bamboo Organ

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
If there’s one thing that is unique about Las Piñas, it is the Bamboo Organ, which is considered a Philippine National Treasure. On November 24, 2003, it was given this recognition by the National Museum of the Philippines since “it is the only 19th-century Bamboo Organ in the Philippines that has survived and is still functioning.”
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San Roque Cathedral and the Ministry of Altar Servers

San Roque Cathedral and the Ministry of Altar Servers

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
The Ministry of Altar Servers of San Roque Cathedral, formerly known as Knights of the Altar, is a Catholic brotherhood of males over the age of nine who stand as Altar servers at San Roque Parish Cathedral. It was instituted by a small group of young men affiliated with the San Roque Parish Cathedral when the church started as a small chapel.
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Baguio Cathedral

Baguio Cathedral

by Jhaypee Guia on July 17, 2012
Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located at Cathedral Loop, adjacent to Session Road in Baguio City. It is distinct for its rose-colored exterior, twin spires, and traditional stained glass windows, and is one of the most photographed iconic buildings in Baguio City.
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Tala Leprosarium: Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital

Tala Leprosarium: Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
Formerly known as Tala Leprosarium, Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital (DJNRMH), was established in 1940 to accommodate patients suffering from Hansen's Disease in the entire Luzon region.
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I am a Filipino! The Story Behind Bonifacio Monument

I am a Filipino! The Story Behind Bonifacio Monument

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
For his unbeatable sacrifices and contributions to the Philippine history, and for his fearless role in inciting the Revolutionary War against the Spanish colonizers – Gat. Andres Bonifacio – is indeed a Filipino hero.
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Filinvest Corporate City: Transforming Life in the South

Filinvest Corporate City: Transforming Life in the South

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
Filinvest Corporate City sprawls over an expansive 244 hectares of prime property in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Masterplanned to be competitive with the world’s most modern cities, Filinvest is the premier central business district and major urban center in southern Metro Manila.
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Philippine Military Academy

Philippine Military Academy

by Jhaypee Guia on July 17, 2012
The Philippine Commission promulgated Act No. 175, which became the basis for the creation of the Philippine Constabulary in August 8, 1905. The school for the officers of the constabulary was first located in Sta. Lucia Barracks in Manila.
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Treasure behind the New Bilibid Prison: Jamboree Lake

Treasure behind the New Bilibid Prison: Jamboree Lake

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
The National Bureau of Prison Reservation is not only a home for criminals; it is also a place where some of historical landmarks of Muntinlupa stand. The prison houses schools and housing projects. But one of its best attractions is Jamboree Lake – the smallest lake in the Philippines.
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Burnham Park: A Well-liked Destination in Baguio

Burnham Park: A Well-liked Destination in Baguio

by Jhaypee Guia on July 17, 2012
Burnham Park is an urban park located at the heart of the City of Baguio. It was named after the American architect and urban planner, Daniel Hudson Burnham, who laid the plans for the city.
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National Bureau of Prison Reservation

National Bureau of Prison Reservation

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
The National Bureau of Prison Reservation or the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City is the main insular penitentiary designed to house the prison population of the Philippines. It is maintained by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) under the Philippine Department of Justice.
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