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by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012 The Philippine Stock Exchange or Pamilihang Sapi ng Pilipinas is the national stock exchange of the Philippines. It is one of the oldest stock exchanges in Southeast Asia, having been in continuous operation since its inception in 1927. It currently maintains two trading floors, one at its headquarters in the Philippine Stock Exchange Centre (formerly Tektite Towers), Ortigas Center in Pasig City, and one at the Ayala Tower One in Makati City's Central Business District. The PSE is composed of a 15-man Board of Directors, chaired by José T. Pardo. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012 One of the grandest hotels in Makati, Shangri-La Hotel stands among the structures of the finest architectural and social creations of its time. It is a 5-star hotel located in Makati City and one of the three hotels managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located in Metro Manila, Philippines. The hotel is also the largest Shangri-La hotel in terms of room number with 699 guest rooms and suites. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 9, 2012 Pasig is a busy city that is one of the most populated places in the National Capital Region. It is a place of bustling industry and commerce, and for many years has been a destination for people who have discovered the many fascinating landmarks and attractions that the city has to offer. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012 The Enterprise Center Tower 1 is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. It is owned and developed by KSA Realty Corporation, a joint venture between the Kuok Group (majority shareholder), ING, and A. Soriano Corporation (ANSCOR). It stands at 171.9 metres (564 feet) and currently the 20th tallest building in the Philippines. The building is the taller of two buildings comprising The Enterprise Center. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 9, 2012 Cubao Cathedral, formally known as the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Cubao. It was built in 1950 by the Society of the Divine Word, belonging to them until 1990 when the Archdiocese of Manila took over its administration. In 2003, it became the cathedral when the Diocese of Cubao was erected. The present rector of the cathedral is Rev. Fr. Ariston L. Sison, Jr., SCSL. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012 The St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Piñas houses the Bamboo Organ, and it is about ten kilometers south of the heart of Metro Manila. Built between 1797 and 1819, the church has an “earthquake” Baroque architectural style and is mainly made of adobe stones. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 Miag-ao Church, also known as the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in the town of Miagao, Iloilo, is an Augustinian-built baroque church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between 1787 and 1797, its fortress-like design suggests its dual purpose as a place of worship and as a fort used in defending the town against moro raiders. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 Tanay is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometers (35 mi) east of Manila. The majority of the population consists of Tagalogs who live near Laguna de Bay, though there is also a significant percentage of mountain dwelling people living in the northern portions of the municipality. The town's major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional commerce. Tanay is also believed to be the birthplace of the Sambal language. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 Some call it Punta del Diablo. Yet, since Punta is "point or up" in Spanish and the legend tells of a "bridge", the proper terms seem to be the Spanish Puente. Puente del Diablo in Binangonan, Rizal, is actually a peninsular hill about 20 meters high extending out some 100 meters into the waters of Laguna de Bay. During summer when it has no vegetation growing from its many crags and cracks, its huge, somewhat rectangular rocks give it the appearance of a ruined massive stone bridge. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 This two-century old church had been structurally preserved and restored to its historical significance. It was originally a chapel built in the late 15th century by the Franciscan missionaries to gain access to the native settlements around Laguna Lake. By the 17th century, it was expanded into a big church to shelter its growing parishioners. Construction was completed in 1800 through the help of a barangay decree which compelled all delinquent male taxpayers to voluntarily work in the church’s construction. » Read More
