12 March, 2020

San Agustin Church

San Agustin Church postcard
San Agustin Church interior


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CHURCH DETAILS:
The present structure is actually the third Augustinian church erected on the site, and is the oldest stone church in the country.
Official Filipino Name: Simbahan ng San Agustin ng Intramuros
Also known: Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Consolacion y Correa, Immaculate Conception Parish
Status: Church
Architectural Style: Baroque
Architect: Juan Macías
Materials: Adobe stones
Construction: 1586-1607
Dedication: St. Paul
Location: General Luna corner Real Streets, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
Baroque Churches of the Philippines (1993, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
National Cultural Treasure: San Agustin Church and Liturgical objects therein in Intramuros, Manila (August 1, 1973, by Presidential Decree No. 260)
National Historical Landmark, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Registered Property, City of Manila

11 March, 2020

La Laguna Beach Club & Dive Centre

La Laguna Beach Club & Dive Centre postcard
La Laguna Beach Club & Dive Centre


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La Laguna Beach Club & Dive Centre postcard



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HOTEL DETAILS:
The resort is nestled in the centre of beautiful Big La Laguna Bay where the sand is white, and the water is crystal clear and alive with tropical fish and coral.
Type: Boutique resort hotel
Number of rooms: 45

Construction: 1992
Location: Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

10 March, 2020

Kittens

Kittens postcard
Kittens


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09 March, 2020

La Jota Caviteña

La Jota Caviteña postcard
La Jota Caviteña 

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La Jota Caviteña postcard


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DANCE DETAILS:
Type: Folk dance
Origin: Ternate, Cavite

La Jota Caviteña is a dance based on the Spanish dance the "Jota". The dance is characterized by brisk and snobbish posture of the male dancers and the flowing elegance of lady dancers. Spanish footworks called zapateado are used as well as pairs of elongated buho castanets for each hand. 

08 March, 2020

Jose P. Laurel

Jose P. Laurel postcard
Jose P. Laurel


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3rd President of the Philippines (October 14, 1943 – August 17, 1945)
Name: José Paciano Laurel García
Born: March 9, 1891, in Tanauan, Batangas
Died: November 6, 1959 (aged 68) in Manila
Cause of death: Massive heart attack and a stroke
Resting place: Tanauan, Batangas