If you want to upgrade your floor, 60×60 tiles are the way to go! Easy installation means that in no time at all, those pesky bugs and germs won’t stand a chance against the instantly upgraded style of porcelain tile. With colors ranging from sandstone white or soft baby pink, there’s something for everyone – though, you’ll need to forget your favorite 80s-red cement floor design moment to pave the way for these gems.
The Philippines celebrates its unique culture one step at a time, with Local Heritage Zones sprinkled throughout the country. These zones protect and store precious artifacts that are tangible reminders of our national identity and allow us to safeguard history for future generations! Although the number may be small, it’s a great beginning! Now, it’s time to bone up on local history – this comprehensive list of ordinances in heritage…
Have you ever heard of the Pagalungan Bridge? It is a bridge built in Cotabato, Philippines. This bridge has been part of the history and culture of Cotabato since its construction in 1950. According to the Department of the Public Works and Highways of the Philippines, the bridge was officially completed in 1950 with a length of 243 m and stretched in Rio Grande de Mindanao between Pikit, Cotabato, and…
Christmas is a time for celebration, and for those living in the Philippines, it’s a time to show off your decorations. People across the country year light up their homes with colorful and festive Christmas lights. It’s a tradition that goes back decades. Let’s examine why this tradition is so important and how it has changed over the years. History of Philippine Christmas Lights The tradition of decorating homes with…
Defining Spaces is a showcase project of the United Architects of the Philippines-Davao Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines. An annual construction exhibition that showcases architectural and building products from some of the most prominent construction companies and suppliers in the country is taking place this year. A three-day affair is the name of the event, which attracts architects, engineers, contractors, students of architecture, and end users from…
Sultan Omar Mansion is an architectural masterpiece in an architectural style that can only be described as the result of the fusion of Roman and Maranao influences on the design of the building, but it is also home to the Out of Nowhere Kidapawan Branch. The center of this structure is dominated by a grand Roman-Torogan porch that is flanked on both sides by complementary wing buildings. A Roman-Torogan porch…
The first giant parol was made by Francisco Estanislao in 1908, which marked the start of parol-making. A parol consisted of a five-pointed star made from bamboo strips which were covered with papel de Japon (Japanese paper) and illuminated either by candles or carbides to form a five-pointed star. From that time onwards, Filipinos have created their parol designs using six- to eight-pointed stars that are decorated with a variety…
Initially released in digital form on Kindle last March, TAO Shelter Magazine 20th Anniversary Edition (TSM20): Stories of Change will now be available in its print version. In this special issue TAOPilipinas shares the evolution of its work (that embodies their motto: “It is time for us to go to the people rather than ask the people, especially the poor, to come to us”), the lessons and experiences with community…
jalousie windows are composed of parallel glass acrylic set in a frame, and the glass slide is locked in a window wrap. Jalousie is a French word for “jealousy.” Its use began in 18th century France from the Italian word geloso, which means jealous or screen—allowing one to see without being seen. It can be opened for fresh air and closed when rain showers. It is the most popular modern…
Here is a comprehensive list of the laws, policies, and executive orders on philippine heritage and culture, architecture, and construction that might be useful for you. Building Laws PD 1096: National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) BP 344: Accessibility Law PD 1185: Fire Code of the Philippines PD 856: Sanitation Code PD 957: Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Construction Laws 2016 Revised IRR of Republic Act No.…
