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.
Photography: Jenea Nakpil Medina
Photographs of Bahay Nakpil-Bautista taken by Jenea Nakpil Medina, a great-granddaughter of Doña Enriqueta Nakpil y Sancho and Don Ramon Nakpil who lived at Bahay Nakpil-Bautista with his brother Julio.
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.).
The Art of Mark Mallari
The following works of art by Mark de Lange Mallari, a great-grandson of Gregoria de Jesus and Julio Nakpil are done in acrylic resin and mixed materials on canvas and panel. He carries forth the artistic traditions of the Nakpil clan in his profession as a design consultant and businessman.
Photography: Bea Caisip
Photographs of Bahay Nakpil-Bautista taken by Ms. Bea Caisip.
Photography: Boldy Tapales
Photographs of Bahay Nakpil-Bautista taken by Boldy Nakpil Tapales, a grandson of Gregoria de Jesus and Julio Nakpil.