Growing List of Preservation Partners
With deep appreciation we acknowledge donors who recognize the importance of heritage preservation. On March 29, 2012 Bahay Nakpil-Bautista Foundation Inc. added WILCON BUILDERS DEPOT, INC. to its growing list of partners who actively participate in its preservation program.
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista Receives Support
The Bahay Nakpil-Bautista was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on August 25, 2011. On 2014, the Bahay will reach its 100th year.
Juan F. Nakpil, Artist and Filipino
By Arch. Francisco Nakpil and Karen Nakpil Tañada in commemoration of the 111th anniversary of Arch. Juan Nakpil’s birth. A Legacy of Architecture
Gregoria de Jesus as a Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother
Reproduced from actual typewritten memoirs of Caridad Nakpil Santos-Viola, are 5 pages about her mother, Gregoria de Jesus. Bahay Nakpil-Bautista wishes to thank Caridad’s son, Carlos Santos-Viola, for providing us with this document.
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista Through the Years
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista has remained essentially unchanged for 95 years after it was rebuilt by Dr. Ariston Bautista in 1914. Prior to that, the Nakpils were already living in two houses on the same property along Barbosa St. (now called A. Bautista St.).
Memories – Lola Goria (Gregoria de Jesus Nakpil)
My recollection of life with Lola (Grandma) Goria starts in the early 30’s and 40’s when she stayed at our home on Dakota St. in Ermita, along with my parents Juanito and Aning, brothers Titong and Logy, and sisters Annie and Edith.
Pagdiriwang – A Celebration
On the morning of May 9, 2009, a small group of direct descendants of Gregoria de Jesus, representatives from community groups, volunteers, and friends, gathered to celebrate Gregoria’s 134th birthday with a simple and short remembrance program.
Old Manila III
Here’s yet another 8 minute long YouTube post featuring old Manila entitled, Port O’ Call Castillian Memoirs – Manila (ca. 1930). Enjoy!
Old Manila II
This 10 minute YouTube video, entitled Manila, Queen of the Pacific is dated ca. 1938. It doesn’t show Quiapo but it is a great look back just the same. Check your speakers. This one’s got sound.
Remembering Sundays at Barbosa
Throughout my childhood, lunch on Sunday was always at Barbosa (the former name of A. Bautista Street). This was how we referred to Bahay Nakpil-Bautista back then.