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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Trivia no. 27: Campo Santo – Manila’s Cemeteries, Past and Present
In every settlement, there is a place for the living as well as for the dead. Such cities for the dead are sometimes referred to as a necropolis. Manila is not an exception.
Legarda Elementary School
In the district of Sampaloc in Manila, there is still a public educational edifice that has withstood the test of time – Legarda Elementary School. A couple of blocks away from España Boulevard, the lot where this school stands is bounded by S. H. Loyola St (formerly Calle Lepanto, same street with Gota de Leche), Craig, Quintos and Fajardo.
Article by Arch. Carlos Cucueco III, 20 October 2020.
Trivia no. 24: Manila’s Heritage Massacre
While the destruction of Manila’s treasures have been going on since the end of the war, these past 2 years and recent months have resulted in an alarming spate of demolitions. Renacimiento Manila, together with other heritage advocates, raises the alarm on the ongoing carnage of cultural vandalism that is the “Manila Heritage Massacre”.
Article co-written by Diego Gabriel Torres, Adam Daniel Reyes, and A.P. 18 October 2020
Trivia no. 23: Our Lady of La Naval de Manila
Our Lady of La Naval de Manila depicts the overall image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, considering its celebration with grandeur processions, showered with shining jewelries as an honor from the devotees who continued to pray through her intercession.
Article by Adam Daniel Reyes, 11 Oct 2020
Save Manila Heritage: San Sebastian Church
Renacimiento Manila voices its utmost rage at the news of the groundbreaking on the controversial condominium project that will be built behind the iconic San Sebastian Basilica in Quiapo, Manila.
Manila Weekly 