The Magnificence of MiraNila
With the old Benitez family house now open, it is time to learn the history of this storied house and what this house called MiraNila has to offer, especially for this generation.
Quezon City
Overlapping Legacies: From Pantranco to Fisher Mall
The area at the corner of Quezon Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City is an overlooked but important area in the city, and in the metropolis as a whole. That is because this particular area has been home to two landmark structures that have shaped the landscape of the city. The promise and decline … Read more
Lourdes Church: QC’s Other Transferee Church
The Urban Roamer has talked about a few times about Intramuros’ past grandeur as the city’s, and the country’s, spiritual center. The “Vatican of the East” if you may, thanks in part to the dominating presence of eight Catholic churches in the Walled City. But as we all know, World War II changed drastically the … Read more
An SM Mall Story (As Told By 3 Malls) – Part 5: Revisiting and Expanding
Even after making a mark in the metropolitan landscape, SM is still working on making their 3 flagship SM malls bigger than ever.