Museo de Santa Rosa
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012From May 18 to 19, 2011, a celebration was held in the Museum Building in Santa Rosa, Laguna (Museo de Santa Rosa) for the first time. The International Museum Day Celebration was led by Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas, Vice Mayor Arnel, DCGomez, and Councilor Edward F. S. Tiongco (Chairman Committee on Tourism and Cultural Affairs), with the City Council and members of Museo de Santa Rosa. Some of the important guests of the said occasion were Don Conrado A. Escudero (Founding President of SLAM), Ms. Marlyn Ruth Sanchez (Deputy Executive Director of the National Commission for Culture and Arts), Mr. Ernie Garcia as a representative of Sen. Lito Lapid (Senate Chairman Committee on Tourism, Culture and Arts), barangay captains, NGOs and representatives of various museums in the Philippines.
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Canossa Academy in Calamba, Laguna
by Jane Dacumos on September 3, 2012Located in Calamba City, one of the most progressive cities in Laguna, Canossa Academy is one of the first Catholic schools in the city and since its founding has become one of the most recognizable landmarks of the province.
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SM City Sta. Rosa
by Jhaypee Guia on September 1, 2012SM City Sta. Rosa is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings. It has a land area of 170,000 square meters and has a gross floor area of 79,325 square meters. The mall is located at the Old National Highway, Brgy. Tagapo, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. This is the first SM Supermall in the province of Laguna.
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Santa Rosa de Lima Parish Church
by Jhaypee Guia on September 1, 2012Santa Rosa de Lima Church was built in the year 1792 with the arrival of Padre Francisco Favie. The town of Sta. Rosa used to be a small village in the town of Biñan called "Bukol" because the southern part of this area has many hills. The first house of worship was called "Bisita," and was erected adjacent to the old government building, and known as "Presidencia". This building remains standing next to the Old Government Building and known as Museo de Santa Rosa today. The church has eight large bells. Its sounds can be heard in nearby districts. Each bell has its own identity according to the names of saints. Santa Rosa De Lima - the largest bell, Santa Barbara, Santissimo Sacramento, San Juan Bautista, San Jose, Santa Cecilia, Santo Domingo.
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National Arts Center in Laguna
by Jane Dacumos on September 1, 2012The National Arts Center, currently administered by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is a sanctuary for young and aspiring Filipino artists located in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna. The Center was established in 1976 by First Lady Imelda Marcos as a haven for young and aspiring artists. Its various buildings and facilities are scattered over 13.5 hectares of the Makiling Forest Reservation and also houses the Philippine High School for the Arts, a government-run secondary educational institution for gifted young artists.
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