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 landscape of this part of the city. And as far as those churches go, only one managed to remain largely intact: the San Agustin Church. Two of the churches were eventually rebuilt on their original sites, with one of those two only rebuilt just recently after decades in idle development. Two others were also rebuilt…
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This X Marks a Church: Makati’s St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Its unique appearance alone is worth talking about, but St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Makati's posh Bel-Air neighborhood has a few more interesting stories that are worth sharing here.
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From Stock Farm to Business Hub: the Evolution of Filinvest City
From a vast government stock farm and medical facility, the area known as Filinvest City has evolved into a premier business hub in south Metro Manila.. Today, we shall discover how it evolved and continues to evolve.
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A Festive Convergence at Alabang
Since it first opened in 1998, Festival Alabang managed to evolve into more than just being a shopping mall, but a landmark that respects its environment and heritage and offering experiences beyond the realm of commerce.
