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100-year old penitentiary in Iloilo is now a national museum

An Iloilo provincial jail has been turned over to the National Museum earlier this year…

Instituto Cervantes finds new home in Intramuros

Spanish cultural center Instituto Cervantes will inaugurate its second branch in Intramuros on May 8.…

The definitive guide to Manila’s museums and galleries

Want to go on a cultural trip around your city? Or maybe you’re looking for…

The Philbanking Building is demolished, and no one’s happy about it

Another heritage building bites the dust. A couple of days ago, the Philbanking Corporation Building…

Step into our first entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale

In 2016, the country for the first time joined the prestigious Venice Biennale of Architecture,…

Tour a heritage mansion in Iloilo this Christmas

There is always a hint of nostalgia when you visit a heritage home. The look…

Is this goodbye to Escolta’s Capitol Theater?

Manila is reviving its cultural and heritage treasures. The Manila Metropolitan Theater (Met) is already…

We’re going to have a life-sized replica of an 18th Century Galeón soon

As the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comes to a close,…

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The last wooden Art Deco school in Binondo was demolished

There are significant heritage sites that are spared from being ravaged by the fangs of…

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Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is no longer for sale

Following a year of negotiations for its possible sale, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has…