Monday, May 18, 2009

Ilocandia Series

Calle Crisologo by Night

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. Source

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ilocandia Series

Bangui Windmills

The Bangui Windmills are located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The windmills, officially referred to as the NorthWind Bangui Bay Project, were a project by the NorthWind Development Corporation as a practice renewable energy sources and to help reduce the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. more...

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ilocandia Series

Reflecting Vigan

Treat the other man's faith gently; it is all he has to believe with. His mind was created for his own thoughts, not yours or mine. -- Henry S. Haskins

Reflection of Vigan Cathedral's Bell Tower
10 May 2009
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Monday, May 11, 2009

Ilocandia Series

Covering Ilocos

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. -- Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), Pro Publio Sestio

Chowking's (Vigan City, Ilocos Sur) roof detail

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