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Conrado de Quiros

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:37:40 -0700

My favorite newspaper columnist (There's the Rub @ Philippine Daily Inquirer) in serious thought during a discussion on the Philippine rice crisis.

Nikon D40 (PRRM Forum on the Rice Crisis, May 2008)

Forbidden Shots

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:08:01 -0700

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Taking pictures of these priceless relics displayed at the San Agustin Church Museum is strictly forbidden. The guard and the signs said so. But it was only me and Bulan. I could not resist the chance. I did not use the flash though.

Clockwise from upper left corner: an 18th century wooden retablo/altar as the centerpiece of Luis Ma. Araneta’s ivory collection at the Sala Recibidor; the original retablo/altar of the San Agustin Church made in 1650 by Juan de los Santos now displayed at the old sacristy; the present retablo/main altar of the San Agustin Church, and; the retablo/main altar of the Aranetas’ Pagrel Collection at the sala profundis of the old refectory.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

Like Father, Like Son

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:11:23 -0700

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Bulan at the choir loft of the San Augustin Church. My usual homage to the church was the finale of our long walk around the walls of Intramuros. It was his first trip to the walled city that also turned out as his advance course on Philippine history.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:06:46 -0700

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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. A year after the first Christian settlement in Manila was established in 1571, a a makeshift church of light materials was built in what is now Intramuros. This was razed by fire during Lim Tao Kien’s (i.e. Limahon) raid of Manila in 1574, immediately rebuilt, and again razed by an accidental fire during the funeral rites for Governor-General Gonzalo Ronquillo in 1586. Another church was built that was again destroyed by fire in 1585. Finally, a stone church was built in 1587 and in 1861, the church compound was expanded. It suffered damages in the 1863 earthquake, in the 1880 earthquake when one of its bell towers was torn down, during the 1898 Philippine Revolution, and during World War II. It is the only church in Intramuros that survived the battle for the liberation of Manila from the invading Japanese. The church underwent repair and restoration works in 1969 and 1976, respectively. Today, it is the oldest extant stone church in the Philippines. Read my blog entry on the San Agustin Church at Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:06:46 -0700

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The main altar.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

Manila Cathedral, Intramuros

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:30:03 -0700

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The main altar.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

Manila Cathedral, Intramuros

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:30:20 -0700

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The Cathedral Basilica of La Imaculada Concepcion, more popularly known as the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral, started as a church of light materials built in 1571. This was replaced by another structure that was probably built in 1581 and later declared as a cathedral. The church was damaged by a typhoon in 1582, repaired, razed by a fire in 1583, replaced by a stone structure in 1592, and destroyed during the earthquake of 1600 before it was finished. Over this, another church was built in 1614 that was again destroyed during an earthquake in 1645, replaced by a magnificent structure that was built in 1653, and destroyed again in the earthquake of 1863. Another cathedral was yet again built over the ruins in 1871 that was again damaged during the 1880 earthquake, destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, and rebuilt in 1954. Read my blog entry on the Manila Cathedral at Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles.

Nikon D40 (KOOL NE Meetings, April 2008)

Post-Modern Urinal

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:30:03 -0700

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Bulan was actually trying to feel his body tremors by humming inside the Humming Stone --- one of Impy Pilapil's work in her "Interactive: 12 Human Senses" exhibit at the Ateneo de Manila University. Impy Pilapil is a a multi-awarded artist and one of, if not the leading, Filipino contemporary sculptor/s.

Nikon D40 (JJCICSI-INAFI Book Launching, April 2008)

Tatang

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:45:26 -0700

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We talked for a time
about hukbalahaps and grandchildren
and the day Presidente Magsaysay came.

Things he did when he was younger
the bad, the good, the never mind
no regrets now that he is older.

His cigarrete reminded me of Amang Lakay
the grandfatherly smells of Lolo Tatay
and the stories of a sorely missed Dad...

Pulutan at Pananghalian

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:18:24 -0700

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A simple feast for all the fathers of the world: tinolang native na manok/free range chicken sautéed in garlic, onion, and ginger (foreground); adobong bibe/duck cooked in a soy sauce and vinegar (right); at isang bote ng Generoso Brandy/a bottle of local brandy. :-D

MVI Photography

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:11:48 -0700

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Different processing techniques on my photo of the Las Pinas church came out of the Pinoy Kodakero PP Challenge #54 - Building - All Techniques. Winners all for me. Read my related blog entry in Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles.

Bacoor, Cavite

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:15:08 -0700

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The main altar.

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

Bacoor, Cavite

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:15:46 -0700

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The ecclesiastical mission of Bacoor was established in 1752 and administered by the secular clergy who probably had the first parochial buildings built. In 1872, Bacoor was handed to the Augustinian Recollects then back again to the secular clergy. Fr. Mariano Gomez of the GOMBURZA Martyrs served as a parish priest of the church for 48 years. I took this shot of the church on a mid-afternoon and again forgot to wipe the UV filter. Read my blog entry on the Bacoor church at A Letter From South Africa in "Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles".

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

The First Center of Power

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:05:36 -0700

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After Philippine independence was declared in 12 June 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's revolutionary government designated Bacoor as its first capital town. During that period, this house served as the headquarters of Mi Presidente's government until the capital was moved to Malolos.

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

Imus, Cavite

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:58:08 -0700

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The main altar.

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

Imus, Cavite

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:58:08 -0700

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The Jesuits built the first church between 1618 and 1629. This was probably replaced by another church that was built by the Augustinian Recollects at around 1686. The church was destroyed by a typhoon in 1779 and relocated to Toclong where another church was probably built. Not long after, the church was again moved to its present site. Read my blog entry on the Imus church at Manong Ben in "Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles".

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

Daybreak

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:16:23 -0700

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It was between 5 and 6 AM. And I forgot to wipe the UV filter.

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

Pananghalian/Lunch

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:09:06 -0700

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Many come to Sonia's Garden in Tagaytay for the vegetable salad, the soothing massage, or just to get away from the rat race even if for a day. I go there for the spaghetti. Previous photos and related reading at bigberto.blogspot.com/2007/05/jewels-of-taal.html.

Nikon D40 (R1 Program Planning Workshop, April 2008).

UP Chapel (Diliman, Quezon City)

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:04:17 -0700

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The University of the Philippines’ Church of the Holy Sacrifice is the first circular and thin-shell domed chapel in the Philippines. Its construction was spearheaded by UP Chaplain Fr. John Delanney (SJ) in 1955 following the design of National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin. The chapel is a treasure trove of art work contributed by the following renowned Filipino artists: the murals of the Stations of the Cross by Vicente S. Manansal with Ang Kiukok, the crucifix and the altar by Napoleon V. Abueva, and the floor mural on the River of Life by Arturo R. Luz. The monument to the GOMBURZA martyrs on the right was a recent addition. Read my blog entry on this at Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles.

Nikon D40 (PRRM Forum on the Rice Crisis, May 2008)

UP Chapel (Diliman, Quezon City)

nobody@flickr.com (~MVI~ (warped)) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:44 -0700

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The central location of the main altar and the hanging back-to-back crucifix is among the unique features of the UP Chapel.

Nikon D40 (PRRM Forum on the Rice Crisis, May 2008)