Category Archives for Architecture
To lift up …. a legend?
I found this near the front entrance of the Basilica del Sto. Nino, i never noticed this before. I’m not sure whether the inscribed phrase is in Latin or Portuguese or Spanish. Perhaps you could help me with this one? … Continue reading
sunday ritual
Stained glass window @ Basilica del Sto. Nino
a glimpse
History is written by the victors – Winston Churchill If you want to learn more about the history of Cebu or the “discovery” of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan (as claimed by then conquistadores), do visit the 16th century church, … Continue reading
looking back
One of my best friends was in town recently for some R & R and part of her agenda was to retrace her Cebuano roots. Her father is a Cebuano who settled in Manila and married a Batanguena. The siblings … Continue reading
a bit tilted
St. Catherine of Alexandria Church – Carcar City, Cebu I’ve been to this 124-year old church several times but it was only during our last road trip that i had the opportunity to take photos. Despite the town’s (now a … Continue reading
welcome
Cherubs – Door carvings on Cebu Metropolitan Church main door
one lazy afternoon
one lazy afternoon in a small town a little bit further down northeast of cebu city, my big guy decided to take the afternoon off to fish. he is rather new to this hobby and he thinks this is the … Continue reading
