Celebrating Gregoria de Jesus as a Mother
Gregoria de Jesus was born on May 9th 1875 but the commemoration this year was held a day ahead, May 8th, to coincide with Mother’s Day. Hence the theme for the celebration was about Gregoria as a mother. To bring this about, the room (apartment) located at the ‘entre suelo’ of the Bahay Nakpil-Bautista where […]
Old Manila IV
The following images give us an interesting glimpse into the “kinder, gentler” Manila at the turn of the 20th century. They were received by email without attribution as to their source.
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
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.
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.
Old Manila on YouTube
I ran across this 6 and a half minute long documentary film clip showing turn of the century Manila on YouTube. Unfortunately, it’s a no-talkie but it is set to music of the era. Still, I found it enjoyable.