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Bataan Provincial Building

The Bataan Provincial Building, Bataan Provincial Capitol, or The Bunker is the seat of the provincial government of Bataan in the Philippines. The first provincial building was built in 1794, and later damaged by earthquakes in the mid-1800s. The building served as the office of the Bataan revolutionary government from 1898 to 1900, and as a school from 1903 to 1906. The provincial capitol was damaged during the World War II, and later rebuilt in 1950. Present situation In 2019, an extension of the provincial capitol known as "The Bunker" was built and completed adjacent to the older building. Since then, the older building has only served as entryway, and has been empty as offices were transferred to the newer section. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the older building was converted as extension of the Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center to accommodate hospital patients. In 2025, the old section of the capitol underwent renovation for its conversion to Bataan Provincial Museum and Library. Historical markers In 1939, the Philippines Historical Committee (PHC) installed a historical marker on the site. In 1952, in the grounds of the building, PHC installed a marker to commemorate the Fall of Bataan, a battle during World War II. PHC became National Historical Commission and later renamed to National Historical Institute in 1972. In 2007, the institute again installed in the grounds a marker for Tomas del Rosario, who served as the first governor of the province. Gallery References External links Media related to Old Bataan Capitol at Wikimedia Commons
Golden Link College

Golden Link College is an institution established by the Theosophical Society in the Philippines and the Theosophical Order of Service Foundation Philippines. It is located in the northern part of Caloocan, Philippines. As of 2009, it offers courses from preschool, elementary, secondary up to collegiate levels. It is a non-profit, non-sectarian college set up as foundation. History The Golden Link College was established in 2002 as Golden Link School at the request of community members in Camarin, Caloocan, where the Theosophical Order of Service had established a pre-school called TOS Learning Center. It opened in June 2002 with pre-school classes (nursery, kindergarten, and preparatory levels). The following year, it accepted elementary school pupils. In 2005, it opened its secondary school department. In 2006, its started its Golden Link Institute for Teacher Training as a program for training its own teachers and college students who are taking up education courses. In 2009, it was given approval by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to open two collegiate courses: Bachelor of Secondary Education (major in English, Mathematics or Physical Sciences) and Bachelor of Elementary Education (major in General Education or Preschool Education). It added three additional courses: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in Marketing Management), and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In 2013, it was given approval by CHED to offer Teacher Certificate Program (TCP) for college graduates of non-education courses so that they can take the government Licensure Examination for Teachers. Golden Link College frequently has visiting teachers or professors from other countries (e.g., Australia, France, Switzerland) who teach short-term courses in various fields, such as leadership, literature, leadership, art, etc. It has also received grants and support from individuals and organizations for scholarships to poor students and for campus development. The school is located in Waling-Waling Street, Barangay 177, Caloocan, Philippines. While the school is private and has tuition fees, it is open to those families who cannot afford to pay regular tuition fees. Most of its students are under various forms of scholarship. Every year, it offers free summer classes to the community focusing on language proficiency and personality development. Bohol Branch In 2013, Golden Link College opened its first branch in Cortes, Bohol Province, for preschool levels: Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. Like its mother campus, it also offered free summer classes to the community for the development of language proficiency and personality. In 2015, it opened its elementary department. References
Grace Christian College

Grace Christian College (GCC) (simplified Chinese: 菲律滨基督教灵惠学院; traditional Chinese: 菲律濱基督教靈惠學院; pinyin: Fēilǜbīn Jīdūjiào Línghuì Xuéyuàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hui-li̍p-pin Ki-tok-kàu Lêng-hūi Ha̍k-īⁿ), formerly known as Grace Christian High School (GCHS), is an evangelical Protestant school that caters primarily to Chinese Filipino students and provides education from Pre-Nursery to College. It is situated in Grace Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Its current president is Christine Joy Tan, succeeding James L. Tan in May 2020. History The school formally opened as Grace Christian High School on July 5, 1950 at Nagtahan Street in San Miguel, Manila, by a Chinese educator Julia L. Tan and American Baptist missionaries Edwin and Helen Spahr. In 1966, the school moved to its present location in the newly developed Grace Village, Quezon City, to accommodate an increasing student population while donating the Nagtahan campus to Grace Bible Church for its Christian Academy of Manila. Inauguration for the new campus was held on September 10, 1966. Two years after, the school bought more properties inside Grace Village for further expansion. Notable alumni Alfrancis Chua, sports executive and former basketball coach Wilson Lee Flores (1983), Filipino writer and real estate entrepreneur Win Gatchalian (1991), politician Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac; accused of espionage, and convicted of human trafficking Hayden Kho, Filipino aesthetic medicine doctor and media personality David Licauco, actor, model Bonnie Tan, basketball coach Chinese education The Chinese curriculum consists of eight subjects – Chinese Language (華語), Chinese Phonetics (國音), Chinese Composition (作文), Chinese Conversation (會話), Chinese Literature (閱讀), Chinese Computer (電腦)(for highschool), Chinese Writing (寫子), Chinese Culture (綜合) (for Kinder), and Chinese Mathematics (數學) (for kinder). Sister schools Taiwan Tam-Kang Senior High School – Tamsui, Taipei National Taiwan Normal University– Taipei Chung Yuan Christian University – Zhongli District, Taoyuan City Chang Jung Christian University – Tainan Northern Taiwan Institute of Science and Technology – Kwantu Aletheia University – Tamsui, New Taipei City and Madou District, Tainan South Korea Yumkwang Christian School – Seoul Hannam University – Daejon Yeodo Private Elementary School – Yeosu, South Jeolla Indonesia Sekolah Kristen Tri Tunggal (Tri Tunggal Christian School) – Semarang, Central Java Source Gallery References External links Official website Media related to Grace Christian College at Wikimedia Commons
Great Santa Cruz Island

Great Santa Cruz Island ist eine Insel der Philippinen im Osten der Sulusee in der philippinischen Provinz Zamboanga del Sur. Geographie Die von einer dichten Vegetation bewachsene Insel liegt etwa vier Kilometer südlich des Hafens von Zamboanga City. Nordwestlich liegt das kleinere Little Santa Cruz Island. Naturschutzgebiet Die Landfläche dieser zwei Inseln bildet zusammen mit dem sie umgebenden Meeresgebiet das Schutzgebiet Great and Little Sta. Cruz Islands Protected Landscape/Seascape, welches 2000 eingerichtet wurde. Sonstiges Great Santa Cruz Island gehört zum Verwaltungsgebiet von Zamboanga City und ist von dort über Fährverbindungen erreichbar. Weblinks Einzelnachweise
Great Santa Cruz Island

Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of the Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand. The island, located 4 kilometres (2.49 mi) south of downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts one of the pink sand beaches in the Philippines. The color of the sand comes from the pulverized red organ pipe coral from eons of surf erosion mixed with the white sand. The island started to become popular since the 1970s and early 1980s when it was frequented by German, Japanese and Italian tourists. Recently, there's an upsurge of tourists that has been recorded due to its rising popularity as one of a handful of Pink Sand Beaches in the World and is the only one in Asia. In 2017, it was recognized by National Geographic as one of the 21 Best Beaches in the World. Conservation The Great Santa Cruz Island together with Little Santa Cruz Island are protected areas in Region 9 of the Philippines. Jointly called the Great and Little Sta. Cruz Islands Protected Landscape & Seascape, it was declared as such on April 23, 2000, with the signing of Proclamation No. 271. The park has a total area of 1,877 hectares (4,640 acres). Recent illegal coral reef mining has destroyed most of Great Santa Cruz Island's vast coral reef population leaving the former colorful corals as dead skeletal reefs. The city government of Zamboanga is planning to improve the island for the preservation, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the island's ecosystem. The plan also involves developing the island for ecotourism. The improvement would include rehabilitating the present structures on the island. New infrastructures that need to be constructed would be low in profile using materials indigenous to the area, in hope of lessening its impact to the environment. The development plan is expected to be completed in 3 to 5 years time. Getting to the island A trip to the island is booked at the tourism office inside the Paseo del Mar park and activity center. Boats to Santa Cruz Island depart from and return to the Paseo del Mar jetty. Each way is a 15-minute trip. All visitors must attend a short pre-trip briefing by tourism and environment staff at Paseo del Mar detailing the rules on the island, including prohibitions on taking sand, seashells and corals, as well as prohibitions on bringing single-use plastic items (like food wrappers and packaging) and PET bottles. Santa Cruz Island is part of the Great and Little Santa Cruz Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape, managed by the local government to preserve its pristine environment and promote sustainable tourism. Visitors can learn about the island's biodiversity and conservation efforts while enjoying its natural attractions. Gallery See also List of protected areas of the Philippines List of islands in the Philippines References External links Media related to Great Santa Cruz Island at Wikimedia Commons Great Santa Cruz Island at OpenStreetMap Great Santa Cruz Island Guide
Isla Gran Santa Cruz

Isla Gran Santa Cruz​ (o bien Santa Cruz Grande) es el nombre que recibe una isla de las Filipinas que está a 4 km (2,49 millas) al sur del centro de la ciudad de Zamboanga, en el estrecho de Basilan, al sureste de Pequeña Santa Cruz y al suroeste de la Isla Tictauan. Administrativamente depende de la Región conocida como Península de Zamboanga. Véase también Isla Grande (Nebraska) Isla Grande (Sergipe) Isla Gran Guerra Isla Gran Saint James Referencias Enlaces externos Información sobre la Isla
St. Catherine's Church, Carcar

The Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as St. Catherine's Church or Carcar Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Carcar, Cebu, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Cebu. History The settlement of Carcar in Cebu has been covered by a parish since 1599 which was run by the Augustinians. The current Carcar Church was built in sometime in the 19th century. This is around the time when Cebu experienced an economic boom and became a major producer of agricultural goods. The church was named after Carcar's patron saint, Catherine of Alexandria. Architecture and design The Carcar Church exhibits the form of a basilica. Its complex also host a separate building which is intended and used as a convent. It is built using coral stones with part of its structure, specifically its upper stories and ceiling made using hardwood. The structure is of mixed architecture style. Parts of the structure exhibit examples of Neo-Mudéjar, Revival Baroque, and Austrian Baroque architecture. Its wooden choir loft is of Gothic Revival character. The church building is also described as having Greco-Roman and Muslim influence. The convent building also has characteristics of the indigenous bahay na bato. The church's ceiling is decorated by Cebuano artist Canuto Avila which was commissioned by Fr. Anastasio Nuñez del Corro. The ceiling mural was executed from 1910s to the 1920s. The artwork is an example of trompe-l'œil with rosettes as motif rather than featuring a theological subject. Notes References External links Media related to Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Carcar, Cebu) at Wikimedia Commons St. Catherine's Church, Carcar on Facebook
Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium

The Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium is a covered amphitheater situated within the Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines which serves as a venue for concerts and other events. History There was a proposal to build an amphitheater behind the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park although it was later decided that the entertainment venue be built in another location inside the park beside the Chinese Gardens due to the area having more space and slope. The amphitheater was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. In the 2010s, a canopy roof was installed. References
Guadalupe station (MRT)

Guadalupe station is an elevated Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station located on the MRT Line 3 (MRT-3) system in Makati. It is named because of its location between the barangays of Guadalupe Nuevo and Guadalupe Viejo, both are in turn named after Our Lady of Guadalupe. The station is the ninth station for trains headed to Taft Avenue and the fifth station for trains headed to North Avenue. It is the last station of the line south of the Pasig River and before crossing over to Mandaluyong. History Guadalupe station was opened on December 15, 1999, as part of MRT's initial section from North Avenue to Buendia. Nearby landmarks Guadalupe station is near two major seminaries: the San Carlos Seminary and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary, both of which are staffed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. It is also near the Guadalupe Commercial Complex, a shopping complex and public market connected to the station's concourse, overpass, and northbound (east) entrance by an elevated walkway. Other nearby landmarks include the centuries-old Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church, Loyola Memorial Chapels & Crematorium, parks such as Guadalupe Viejo Cloverleaf Park and Kennely Ann L. Binay Park, and hotels such as Hotel Sogo Yabut, Hotel Sogo EDSA Guadalupe, My Inn Edsa Guadalupe, and Astrotel Hotel Guadalupe. The Makati City Hall and University of Makati are also accessible via J. P. Rizal Avenue. Guadalupe station is also the nearest station to the Rockwell Center, home to the Power Plant Mall. Transportation links Passengers can board jeepneys, taxis, buses, and UV Express to various points from the station, including western Makati, Makati Central Business District, Taguig passing through Bonifacio Global City, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, and southern Manila. Tricycles can be found in areas further away from EDSA that serve locally within Guadalupe. The Guadalupe Pasig River Ferry Station is also located nearby along J.P. Rizal Avenue in Cembo, Taguig. An EDSA Carousel station is located on the nearby Guadalupe Bridge and is accessible through the MRT station's southbound platform. The station will be adjacent to the upcoming SkyTrain, built by Alliance Global, that will run from this station to Uptown Bonifacio in the northern side of Bonifacio Global City. It will also be connected to the future Guadalupe Station of the planned Makati Intra-city Subway. Gallery See also List of rail transit stations in Metro Manila Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 Guadalupe Bridge References External links The Metrostar Express
Guagua National Colleges

Guagua National Colleges often called GNC is a private, non-sectarian Catholic school in Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines. It offers primary, secondary, and tertiary education. The school was founded by Fr. Nicanor M. Banzali, a former parish priest of Guagua. Gallery Notable alumni Dennis Pineda, politician Ricardo C. Puno, lawyer, judge and jurist Jose C. Vitug, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from June 28, 1993 to July 15, 2004 Jose Montemayor Jr., cardiologist and lawyer External links Guagua National Colleges Academic Programs Official website Guagua National Colleges on LinkedIn Facebook
Guiguinto station

Guiguinto station is an under-construction elevated North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) station located in Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines. The station was part of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) North Main Line before its closure in the 1980s. The station is parallel to MacArthur Highway, and it is near to the San Ildefonso Church and to the Guiguinto Municipal Hall. History The original railway station, then known as the Estacion de Guiguinto, was inaugurated in 1891 under Manila Railroad Company. It was the first railway station serving Guiguinto. It is a notable historical landmark in the municipality. It was upon this site that the Katipuneros ambushed a train from Dagupan, killing six friars, including the parish priest of Guiguinto, Fr. Leocadio Sanchez, and a Spanish doctor. It later became part of the Philippine National Railways's North Main Line. The station was to be rebuilt as a part of the Northrail project. The project commenced in 2007 but was repeatedly halted then discontinued in 2011. It is currently being rebuilt as part of the first phase of the North–South Commuter Railway. As part of the project, the old station will also be restored. Partial operations are slated to begin by 2027. References Media related to Guiguinto station at Wikimedia Commons
Guintinua

Guintinua is one of the two major islands in the Calaguas group. It is located in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines, and is part of the Barangay Banocboc. The island is the second largest in the Calaguas group, measuring almost 6.5 km (4.0 mi) long. Since the 2010s, the island has become a tourist destination beyond its traditional local audience, though the increased tourism has been a concern for some. The island was named among summer escapes for travelers in 2018 by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Transportation The only transportation going to the island is by outrigger boat from either Daet, Vinzons or Paracale. References
Legazpi Cathedral

Saint Gregory the Great Cathedral Parish, commonly known as Legazpi Cathedral and locally as Albay Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Gregory the Great in the Old Albay District of the city of Legazpi, Albay, in the Bicol region of the Philippines. It is the seat of the Diocese of Legazpi. In 2018, a historical marker of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines was unveiled at the cathedral. History The city of Legazpi today was initially a barangay called Sawangan, which at present corresponds to the location of the Legazpi Port. The mission in the area, the Mission de San Gregorio Magno de Sawangan, was founded by the Franciscans in 1587 as a visita of Cagsaua. Its first church of nipa and lumber was constructed which was placed under the patronage of Saint Gregory the Great, the pope of the Catholic Church from 590 to 604 CE. In 1616, it became a full pledged parish and was called Albay. It was reconstructed with wood planks in 1635 which was razed by fire in 1754. The first stone church was built under Fr. Pedro Romero in 1834 which was charred again during the Philippine-American War in 1900. In 1945, parts of the church were damaged during World War II, and was subsequently repaired under Fr. Nicanor Belleza. In 1951, it became the seat and cathedral of the Legazpi Diocese upon its foundation from the territories of the Diocese of Nueva Caceres. Gallery References External links Media related to Legazpi Cathedral at Wikimedia Commons Legazpi Cathedral on Facebook
Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution

The Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution (Spanish: Panteón de los Veteranos de la Revolución or the Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución) is a memorial and national monument dedicated to Filipino revolutionaries of the Philippine Revolution of the 1890s and the Philippine–American War situated inside the Manila North Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. History Early years The memorial was commissioned through Executive Order No. 87, issued by Governor-General James F. Smith on August 28, 1908. Arcadio Arellano made the design for the monument in 1915 and the Asociación de los Veteranos de la Revolución and the city government of Manila was responsible for the construction of the structure. It was inaugurated on May 30, 1920. Heritage designation The monument was declared a National Historical Landmark on April 6, 1993. Renovation In October 2018, the monument was repainted with lead free paints by volunteers of the EcoWaste Coalition. Design The design of the monument was made by Arcadio de Guzmán Arellano, the brother of Juan Arellano. The neoclassical structure is a massive cubic structure on an elevated square podium. A shallow dome rests on a drum fenestrated by small openings to allow the circulation of air and primarily to let the natural light to come in. Swags, frets with key patterns, and human figures that represent grief to those who died fill up the façade. Notable burials Juan Arévalo, Son of Bonifacio Arévalo. Assembly Member, Declaration of Philippine Independence Bonifacio Arévalo y Flores, Filipino ilustrado, dentist, sculptor, propagandist, and an ardent patron of music and theater. Treasurer, La Liga Filipina. Founder, Sociedad Dental de Filipinas (now Philippine Dental Association) Pio del Pilar, General of the Philippine Revolution Adriano Hernandez y Dayot, Filipino revolutionary, patriot, and military strategist during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. Former interments Melchora Aquino, "Grand Old Woman of the Katipunan", gave medical attention and encouraged the revolutionaries. Remains were later transferred to Himlayang Pilipino, then the Tandang Sora National Shrine in Quezon City. Marcelo del Pilar, Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason. One of the leaders of the Propaganda Movement. Remains were transferred to Marcelo H. del Pilar Shrine in Bulakan, Bulacan. Apolinario Mabini, Filipino lawyer and statesman, First Prime Minister of the Philippines. Remains were originally interred in the Manila Chinese cemetery, then transferred to the Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution. Re-interred in the Apolinario Mabini Shrine in his hometown of Tanauan, Batangas Emilio Jacinto, Filipino General of the Philippine Revolution. Initially interred at the Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Reinterred at the Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution. Lastly, remains were transferred at the Himlayang Pilipino, Quezon city. References External links Media related to Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution at Wikimedia Commons