The extent of brutality in these small Panay Island communities brings home the horrible realities of the Japanese occupation is shown in a 1958 court case. Continue reading
April 8, 2013
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April 8, 2013
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The extent of brutality in these small Panay Island communities brings home the horrible realities of the Japanese occupation is shown in a 1958 court case. Continue reading
September 14, 2012
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By Peter Parsons This is a story about my father, Commander Chick Parsons, who was instrumental during WWII for organizing a fleet of submarines to supply the resistance in the Philippines. He was the connection between General Douglas MacArthur’s … Continue reading
August 10, 2012
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We were sad to see this landmark building in Iloilo City (across from Gaisano City) was demolished a couple of years ago. It’s one of several historic Iloilo buildings knocked down in Iloilo City in recent years. Continue reading
May 29, 2012
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It’s great news that the Province of Iloilo is restoring its lovely old provincial capitol building. In our few years here, Iloilo has lost so many landmarks so it’s very welcome news that this one will be saved. Continue reading
March 10, 2012
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In our opinion, Miagao in Iloilo Province, Panay Island, should be a top pick Philippine retirement destination for those who are looking for and can adapt to life in Philippine a small town. Continue reading
March 7, 2012
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Capiz or Lampirong (alternative spelling: Lamperong) Windows. One of the most distinct and beautiful architectural details of old Philippine buildings are the windows made with shell rather than glass Continue reading
September 6, 2011
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Museums in Iloilo, Magdalena Jalandoni Museum, Mejica Museum, Museo Iloilo Continue reading
September 2, 2011
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Esteban Rodriguez de Figueroa was a key figure in Tigbauan’s history, a Spanish “conquistador” who was awarded huge land holdings called encomiendas, for his services to the Spanish governors of the Philippines. One of these included what is now Tigbauan, Iloilo on Panay Island Continue reading
August 22, 2011
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Chinese heritage lives on in Iloilo City. A beautiful and serene Chinese temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City. Photos and narrative. Continue reading
August 22, 2011
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There is so much to like about Alimodian, a small municipality in Iloilo Province. Alimodian is only about twenty-five kilometers from Iloilo City, Alimodian is really a world apart, a pretty quiet town with an almost alpine feel. Alimodian is surrounded by hills and a bit further by mountains. Most everything in Alimodian is well maintained, the streets and plaza free from litter, showing that the residents have pride in their community. Alimodian’s old stone Spanish Church and plaza are the centerpieces. A rare Spanish era stone arched bridge is fighting for survival.
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August 21, 2011
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Tigbauan Church – San Juan Sahagun Parish: history architecture and photos. Montessori School of Tigbauan Continue reading
August 21, 2011
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Manila, Cebu and Iloilo had the most significant concentrations of Chinese in the Philippines in the 19th century, hence a Chinese cemetery Continue reading
July 4, 2011
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The Panay Guerrillas/USS Narwhal Debacle By Peter Parsons In mid-1944 the resistance against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines was in full swing, equipped and armed through the efforts of twenty submarines that had been “borrowed” from the US Navy … Continue reading
September 15, 2009
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The Spanish era Eloisa stone bridge in Alimodian, Iloilo, Philippines is a rare and beautiful survivor of Spanish civil engineering and is of both local and national significance Continue reading
August 26, 2009
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Panay Island, Philippines figured in the naming of three United States Navy ships including the USS Panay. Continue reading
August 26, 2009
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The Panay Landing Memorial marks spot where American troops landed on March 18, 1945 on the beaches of Parara, Tigbauan to begin the liberation of Panay Island during WW II. Continue reading
August 26, 2009
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Historic Spanish Stone Bridge, Miagao, Iloilo Continue reading
August 25, 2009
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This well-kept memorial is located on the north side of the National Highway before Tigbauan property. It celebrates a raid by Filipino guerrillas against a Japanese truck convoy on September 2, 1942 Continue reading
July 25, 2009
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Anini-y, Antique is one of those very special places. It’s remote, a bit hard to get to. It’s a former Spanish colonial outpost with its historic character, integrity and ambiance well preserved. It’s the gateway to beautiful Nogas Island and also hosts Sira-an Hot Springs. Continue reading
May 17, 2009
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Abaca or Manila Hemp fiber being loaded onto trucks at the port of Iloilo City. Philippines, 2009. Abaca, the fiber of a type of banana, was one the most important Philippine export. It was used in the production of cordage. Today, abaca is used in making premium papers including paper for printing currency. In Iloilo, abaca was also used in the production of a fine fabric called sinamay. Continue reading
November 15, 2008
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How did Filipinos get Spanish surnames? Continue reading
August 30, 2008
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Tigbauan Church, a complex architectural history with many questions unanswered. Continue reading
August 29, 2008
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Ruins of Muscavado Sugar Mill in Barangay Namocon, Tigbauan, Iloilo Continue reading
August 26, 2008
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Tigbauan history, architecture, heritage. In the larger Philippine cities history has mostly been obliterated, but places like Tigbauan still retain a distinct and important historic integrity. Continue reading
August 22, 2008
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The Jesuits in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Fr. Pedro Chirino founds the first school for boys in 1593 in what is now Tigbauan, Iloilo. Continue reading