Posted on: May 10, 2023 Posted by: Mark Seng Comments: 0

WE MOVE: Davao Chinatown Food Crawl – Exploring Peace, Unity, Friendship, & Prosperity

千尺丨乇几ᗪ丂卄丨卩. ㄩ几丨ㄒㄚ. 卩尺ㄖ丂卩乇尺丨ㄒㄚ. 卩乇卂匚乇 Four arches, four streets, four barangays, and four treasured values. Despite the Chinese aversion to this number due to its portent of doom, it didn’t stop the 24 participants who joined the first Jane’s Walk around the 44-hectare Davao Chinatown. Dubbed “WE MOVE: Davao Chinatown Historic Food Crawl”, the event was designed to get Dabawenyos from different walks of life to gain new knowledge and appreciation…

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Posted on: April 27, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park | A Historic WWII Site

On 20 October 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf began with General Douglas MacArthur’s historic landing there. This momentous event led to one of WWII’s most significant naval battles and ultimately signaled Japan’s defeat after almost three years, effectively liberating the Philippines from occupation. To commemorate this important chapter in history, a protected area now exists on the island of Leyte – The MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park (also…

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Posted on: April 15, 2023 Posted by: Jaye Saavedra Comments: 0

Simple Guide to Compare Light Bulbs in the Philippines

Since Thomas Edison’s influential invention of the light bulb in 1879, it has undergone many innovations and iterations. Nowadays, there is an ever-growing variety of shapes, sizes, and wattages to choose from when illuminating your home or workplace – helping you make the most efficient use of your space while achieving just the right atmosphere for sleeping, working, or relaxing. Illumination can profoundly affect how we feel when inside a…

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Posted on: March 17, 2023 Posted by: Filipina Architect Comments: 0

Explore and Express Mindanao’s Architectural Diversity with Balay Kulayan Coloring Book

Explore the wonders of Mindanao architecture with Balay Kulayan’s fantastic coloring book! With every sketch, discover more about cultural differences with a close eye on color schemes and material swatches. This 70-page interactive book brings the dwellings of five different Mindanao Ethnolinguistic groups to life and offers the perfect opportunity for creative expression. “Color your way to learning and exploration by Balay Kulayan!”   says Architect Gloryrose Dy Metilla, co-writer…

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Posted on: March 6, 2023 Posted by: Filipina Architect Comments: 0

Get to Know Architect Rizamay Basing: Zamboanga City’s Landscape Architect

Fueled by a passion for landscaping ignited in her hometown of Zamboanga City, Landscape Architect Rizamay Basing set out to pursue the dream of becoming a Landscape Architect. That journey ultimately led her to the University of Philippines – Diliman and culminated with passing the board exam in 2006 and eventually practicing as a landscape architect in the government of Zamboanga City.  Working with the City Government of Zamboanga has…

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Posted on: February 15, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

Different Types of Vases to Add Personality to Your Home

Vases are a great way to add personality and visual appeal to any room! Whether you prefer traditional or modern, vibrant colors or subtle shades of white – there’s undoubtedly something for everyone. Plus, with beautiful floral arrangements included in the mix – it’s hard not to ignore their charm! Various materials are used to construct vases, such as crystal, clay, beaded, metal, and glass. If you want the right…

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Posted on: February 8, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

Comparing Local Ceramic Floor Tile Brands in the Philippines

Looking for a tile that’ll transform your space from dull to dazzling? We’ve gathered some of the top-notch, trusted local ceramic tile brands in the Philippines and compared them. In the world of Philippine ceramics, three leading players reign supreme, namely Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, Inc. (Mariwasa Tiles), Formosa Ceramic Tiles Manufacturing Corp. (Ten Zen Tiles), and Eurotiles Industrial Corp. (Eurotiles).  Okay, now, let’s start comparing these ceramic tile manufacturers.  First…

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Posted on: February 8, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

Tinokbob – Sagada House | Traditional Northern Philippine Architecture

In the Northern Philippines, a majestic structure known as the Sagada House bears witness to the traditions passed from generation to generation. This house is built on the ground, just like any Bontoc house, but it has a steep roof, which allows it to offer protection from the cold weather and prying eyes. It has grown into one of the region’s most iconic landmarks over the course of time, in…

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Posted on: February 8, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

Lake Agco | Natural Spa Village in Kidapawan City

Located in the heart of Obo Monuvu culture, Lake Agco is a mystical destination that combines faith and beliefs with their traditions. This sacred lake is an important site for Pomaasan rituals, Somaya ceremonies honoring nature’s abundance, and other spiritual activities fenced off to protect its unparalleled sanctity. Through these practices at this miraculous lake, the Obo Manuvu people gain guidance from the physical world and secrets kept within by…

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Posted on: January 25, 2023 Posted by: Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla Comments: 0

Resource List for Data on Greater Cotabato’s Urban Infrastructure

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on understanding the urban infrastructure of cities and regions worldwide. One such region is Greater Cotabato in the Philippines. By studying the Greater Cotabato urban infrastructure, we can better understand the city and its development over time. Let’s look at some data that can be used to research this topic.  1. Transportation Survey (download this file: Annex of Chapter 5-1(21.0MB)) 2.…

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