Life in Chinatown in Binondo, Manila
by Jane Dacumos on January 30, 2014Until today, the Chinese way of life is still seen in the streets of Binondo or the famous Chinatown. It has been the center of Chinese life and culture in the Philippines since pre-colonial times. Formerly known as Binundok or Isla de Binondo, the area marks the earliest trade relations of pre-Hispanic Filipino natives dwelling along the Pasig River and Chinese traders who sailed along the South China Sea.
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Fort Santiago – A Peek to its Past
by Jane Dacumos on January 25, 2014Fort Santiago, located in Intramuros, is a famous tourist destination in the Philippines. It is a historical structure that is part of the city’s famous wall – Intramuros. The attraction of the site is a museum where you can find a replica of Dr. Jose Rizal’s prison cell before he was executed. The rest of Fort Santiago has been set up into a beautiful park.
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My Intramuros Trip in Quotes
by Angel Bonifacio on January 18, 2014“Remember, class, that this is a field trip – not a food trip.”We boarded our tourist bus at 7am, the whole class bustling with excitement. It was a Saturday, and I slept all the way to Intramuros because really, who gets up early during a weekend?
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The Filipino’s Undying Devotion to the Black Nazarene
by dianne gloria on January 9, 2014Yearly, Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and more popularly called Quiapo Church celebrates the Feast of the Black Nazarene ". Many devotees attend the celebration as their yearly devotion to God.
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Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)
by Jhaypee Guia on January 9, 2014The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and informally known as Quiapo Church, is a prominent Roman Catholic church Latin-rite Basilica located in the District of Quiapo, Manila.
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