There was a time when public schools in Manila, and in the Philippines as a whole, were regarded highly for two things: quality education (which at that time surpasses that of private schools) and their architectural quality were landmarks to behold. Today, public education is going through some tough times as it is being hounded with lack of resources and a growing student population that not many schools could accommodate. In the midst of all these, there is the Legarda Elementary School.
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Pasong Tamo Extension: Makati’s Old Industrial Center
What more can be said about the growth and development of Makati? Many would automatically associate those attributes to the city’s Central Business District, the area that has defined not only the modern Makati but also the metropolis as a whole. But it would be a mistake to attribute those things to the Makati CBD alone. Pretty much overlooked in this story is the role played by the industrial area on the southern part of the city, the area known as Pasong Tamo Extension in the city’s Barangay Magallanes, now known as part of Chino Roces Avenue.
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Papal Visit Postscript: Pope Francis, 2015
By all accounts, it can be safely said that the recent Papal visit of Pope Francis with the theme “Mercy and Compassion” was a success, a roaring success at that. A product of two equations coming together: Pope Francis’s innate charm and charisma and the deeply-rooted sense of faith that Filipinos have, in this case the Catholic faith where majority of the population belongs to. Even if you are not a Catholic, you cannot help but be smitten by the personal touch the Pope has especially in interacting with the people he has met throughout his 5-day visit. With the visit now part of history, let us take a look…
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Horacio de la Costa
If you were one of those who caught Pope Francis’ mass at the Manila Cathedral last January 16, you may have chanced upon the words of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in which he quoted a fellow named Fr. Horacio de la Costa who said that the resiliency of the Filipinos can be traced to “music and faith.” While there is little argument to be made about that statement, some have raised a question as a consequence of the Cardinal’s statement: who is Horacio de la Costa? Today, this edition of The Guide will try to answer the question about this man’s identity and his contributions to religion, history, and even the landscape…