It’s ironic that my father’s family originally came from Ilocos but I’ve only been there once. But the one time that I was able to go there was very meaningful. My roots live in Vigan. I always knew that Vigan is a very historic place. I’ve seen pictures from my History books in elementary and [...]

If you want a little tweak in your vacation and would want to spend it away from the kiss of the sun in the beach, then Baluarte is the place to go. Baluarte is situated in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It used to be the house of the famous governor Chavit Singson. Today, it still is [...]

One of the most famous images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines is Our Lady of Manaoag or completely known as Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag. It is an ivory image placed in the high altar shrine in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. The name ‘Manaoag’ is very interesting as its origin is [...]

When you think of windmills, what place comes to your mind? Isn’t it some dairy farm in New Zealand? I’ve always thought it that way. I never thought that we had our windmills here in the Philippines too. Actually, I didn’t think that we can. I was wrong. Well, you can’t blame me in the [...]

As a child, like most do, I am more interested in pictures than words. That’s why when I was in elementary I get more excited when the subject “Sibika at Kultura” would tackle about the wonders of the Philippines because this part of the book is fully-loaded with pictures and images. One of the images [...]

1.Paoay Church Located in Ilocos Norte, and was included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or the UNESCO World Heritage list. This church was constructed in 1704 and been completed in the year 1894. ———————————————————————————————————————————- 2.Barasoain Church Known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish built in 1630 and located in Malolos City, Bulacan. [...]