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Three Reasons to Visit “Museo ng Makati”

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As the primary business district of the Philippines, the city of Makati plays an important role in the development and economic growth of the country. It is just appropriate that a museum be put up in the name of the city. The “Museo ng Makati” or Makati Museum may not yet be as popular as its neighbor, the Ayala Museum, and its collection not as impressive, but it is slowly living up to its name as the repository of the city’s historical properties and collections. It is a community museum, while Ayala museum is national in scope.

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Museo ng Makati

Museo ng Makati showcases a number of well preserved artifacts, treasures, and relics that speak of Makati city’s historical and [Read more…]

Introducing Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene), the Most Important Church for Filipinos Living in Metro Manila

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Easily the most important church in Manila is the Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene). It represents the Filipino people, their ardent religiosity, political struggles, and deep personal longings. The Filipinos are known as very religious folk and there is a good amount of evidence to suggest that even pre-Spanish Filipinos had their own set of religious beliefs and laws and exercised faith in the supernatural.

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Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)

In 1521, the Spanish came and colonized the Philippines. History books say the Spanish came with a cross in one hand and sword in the other. Spanish authorities introduced Catholicism and persecuted those who did not believe. While it was difficult to accept the [Read more…]

The Best Place for Children to Hang Out: The Museo Pambata

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Children love treats and surprises. They delight in going to the zoo, parks and playgrounds, but if you tell them you are taking them to a museum, they would think twice before screaming any hurrahs. The “Museo Pambata” (Museum for Children), however, is not your ordinary museum where visitors quietly stare at artifacts and are made sure not to touch anything on display.

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The Museo Pambata

Museo Pambata is an exciting interactive museum for children that will surely leave your child wanting for more.

There are so many reasons for your child to love going to this museum. Even the museum’s logo is sure to attract a child. The logo is a [Read more…]

The Rarest Philippine Books at Filipinas Heritage Museum or Library

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The Philippines is truly an amazing country to visit. Its culture and history are so rich that there are countless museums and resource centers in Metro Manila alone. One of these and among the leading repositories of Philippine art, culture and history is the Filipinas Heritage Museum or Library.  A division of the Ayala Foundation, the Filipinas Heritage Museum or Library showcases a wealth of information on Filipino culture through its electronic resource center that boasts of the latest in information technology and telecommunications.

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Filipinas Heritage Museum

What can you find in Filipinas Heritage?

We’ve come up with a short list of some their best offerings. [Read more…]

A Perfect Place for Fun and Work, the Ortigas Center

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Ortigas Center is one of the fastest growing commercial and business centers in metro Manila.

Spread on its wide 100-hectare land space are a number of department stores, business offices, mega churches, and hotels. Some of its landmark business and entertainment facilities are the SM Mega Mall, St. Francis Square, Asia Development Bank, San Miguel Corporation’s head office, and Jollibee Foods’ head office, as well as a gigantic image of the Virgin Mary.

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Ortigas Center in Manila

The most prominent structure in Ortigas is SM Mega Mall along EDSA highway.  It is just one of the many SM braches scattered [Read more…]

Things You Need to Know about the National Museum of the Philippines

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The National Museum of the Philippines is more than just a museum. It considers itself the “guardian and repository of the natural and cultural heritage of the Philippines”. This means it coordinates the activities and monitors the collections of all other museums, both public and private, in the country.

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The National Museum of the Philippines

Aptly located at Luneta Park, which itself is a historically important place in Manila, the National Museum stands tall along P. Burgos St., so that it could not be missed by passing jeepneys, taxis and private vehicles. Established on October 29, 1901, the museum [Read more…]

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