National Museum ushers visitors to Spain's Siglo de Oro
All we knew of him was that he was a famous writer, second only to Miguel de Cervantes of “Don Quixote de la Mancha” fame. A guide led us through the second level (six persons at a time so as not to deface or put undue pressure on the creaking floors), |
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Winning poets, writers, and books Lourdes I. Ingel, Jeffrey James C. Ligero and Marie Kristine R. Gonzales, book designed by Felix Mago Miguel, (Sanicua Publication); To Give and Not to Count the Cost: Ateneans Inspiring Ateneans 1859-2009 by Rodolfo P. Ang, Nancy Pe-Rodrigo and |
The old mansions of Bulacan–and their tales
The two-story mansion, built in 1877, used to house the Ministry of Interiors during the First Philippine Republic. The house had heroes like José Rizal as guests at the height of the La Liga Filipina movement. It was later inhabited by the family of |
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Karla Monroig Finds Her Wild Side in “The House Next Door” MIAMI – Puerto Rican actress Karla Monroig confesses that Rebeca, the part she plays in the Telemundo soap opera “La Casa de al Lado” (The House Next Door), has turned out to be more revealing than she had expected. “It allows me to explore my wild, |
Roces clan opens ancestral home for dining
Nestled between the Malacañang Palace and the cramped houses in San Miguel is a two-story house in a renovated ancient Filipino-Spanish casual restaurant. Casa Roces at the corner of Laurier and JP Aguado, is a welcome find.
Roces home, where the artist Alejandro Roces national literature has lived, has been uninhabited for 15 years, except for the guards who make sure the house is well maintained, Versoza said Tono, a seventh generation Roces.
House & Garden Tour, May 22 | Atención San Miguel
Visit San Miguel’s exceptional homes and gardens in La Biblioteca’s fund-raising tour. Tour departs noon every Sunday, doors open at 11am, Insurgentes 25. Tickets, 200 pesos/US $15, advance ticket sales @ Ticket Centro
Casa Cruces
Moving to San Miguel from Florida six years ago, Sue Ellen bought this beautiful and luxurious home, which we have not shown on the House and Garden Tour before. The property is in the lovely community of Villa de Los Frailes, a short ride outside of town. The main house consists of three suites and an indoor swimming pool in a classic colonial style, with high ceilings and an oversized kitchen with a very colourful breakfast area and views to the impeccable grounds. The exquisite garden has views of San Miguel as well as the Presa (dam). The Guesthouse includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a terrace with an outdoor grill. Sue Ellen loves art and decoration as much she loves San Miguel, so don’t miss those unique details!
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