When it comes to influential Filipino families, the Lopezes are one of those families you either love or hate. Nevertheless, their contributions to the country, whether good or otherwise, have made a lasting impression on the country that are still being felt today. Even in the realm of Philippine museums and libraries, the Lopezes have also managed to make a mark with having established the country’s oldest privately owned and managed museum and library, the Lopez Museum and Library.
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Bloggys 2015: The Urban Roamer Needs YOU!
It is with great pride and honor to announce to you all that the Urban Roamer has been chosen as one of the nominees for the first ever Bloggys awards to be held on November 21. 2015. And what is the Bloggys you may ask? It is a prestigious event that seeks to honor the finest bloggers in the country. Yes, it’s that big. As such, the Urban Roamer will be facing some very, very tough competition, especially coming from those who are bloggers that I look up and respect to. It’s hard to be in competition with them, I know. And to be honest, I have no pretensions of…
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Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum: A Home to Philippine Aviation History
Let’s face it. One can’t help talking about the Philippine Air Force (PAF) without citing the current state of things there, notably the limited number of aircraft and equipment that has made it not readily equipped in the event of a possible catastrophe or threat to national security. Still, we have to salute the men and women of the PAF for their dedication in spite of these odds. And the PAF has a notable history to show it. That history is enshrined at the Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum at the PAF Headquarters at Villamor Air Base. Formerly named Nichols Field, (named after Captain Henry E. Nichols, a US Navy…
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Chino Roces and the Bridge at Mendiola
Since the late Marcos period at least, Mendiola Street has been known as a hotbed of protest activity as people marching there aimed to have their grievances and protests heard a bit closer by whoever is at Malacañang at the end of the said street. The epicenter of sorts of these activities is the bridge along Mendiola that crosses the Estero de San Miguel, named today in memory of one of those who took part in those protests along that storied street. His name is Joaquin Roces, better known to family and friends as “Chino.” And he was no mere protester. He belonged to one of Manila’s most illustrious families,…