Exploring Manila heritage
Kabihisnan 2025
Foreword Words by: Diego Gabriel Torres Kabihisnan: History Through Fashion The title of the exhibit, Kabihisnan, is a play on the Filipino word kabihasnan meaning civilization and bihis, referring to clothes and fashion. The exhibit aims for visitors to see and experience Philippine history utilizing recreated articles of clothing from a specific time period in…
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Quiapo Heritage: Zaragoza-Araneta House
The Zaragoza-Araneta house in Quiapo is being rebuilt by the current owners, lacking some elements of the original. In this article however, the history of the prominent members of the Zaragoza family of Quiapo are showcased.
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Visita Iglesia in Manila: A Brief Introduction to Seven of Manila’s Churches
Nowadays, there are even more churches around Manila. Many of them take root from decades or even centuries ago. From the old Manila that used to be just within the walls, here we visit the seven churches of the old arrabales.
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Women’s Causes in Philippine History
The place of Filipino women in society is more often overlooked in contrast to the predominance of the patriarchy that has since been introduced by the advent of colonization. With the designation of March as National Women’s month, it is necessary to commemorate the efforts, contributions, and triumphs of Filipino women through the years.
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HERITAGE AT RISK: Paterno, Zamora Houses & the Ocampo Pagoda
In our quest to turn Quiapo into a heritage zone which includes the illustrious San Sebastian Cathedral and R. Hidalgo as a heritage street, three Quiapo heritage houses are featured in the article as well as the historical figures associated with them –the Paterno and Zamora houses, and the Ocampo Pagoda. These buildings can be…
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Educational Institutions for Women (Continuation)
These are perhaps just some of the most important educational institutions for women. The schools which we discussed are a testament to the long road that our people, especially Filipinas, travelled in the past, in their yearning to educate their fellow women in order for them to have access to opportunities which education will allow.
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Honoring Her Memory: Women as Commemorated in Manila’s Streets and Plazas
In celebrating National Women’s Month this March, we remember and celebrate the historic and present role of women in shaping our nation and our communities.
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HERITAGE AT RISK: The Old Movie Palaces of Manila
Movie theaters lined prominent thoroughfares such as Rizal Avenue. However, with the changing environment, technological development, and the evolving preferences of Filipino consumers, these witnesses to the country’s cinematic history have since become derelict and forgotten.
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Hugh Wilson Hall
As one passes through Lerma Street, an access that connects the districts of Sampaloc and Quiapo, one can notice an odd structure among modern establishments. This structure is a two-storey building that has an aura of heritage just by looking at the façade.
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