After the journey of Holy Week, Visita Iglesia takes on a deeper meaning. It becomes less about visiting many churches and more about remembering what stayed with you. Each church tells more than a story of faith. It speaks of the city's history, its changing face, and the ways belief has shaped...
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua is calling on the government to initiate what he called a private sector-led rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Minor Basilica, or San Sebastian Chuch, which he claims is "crumbling" before our eyes. Chua made this appeal in a privilege speech during plenary...
*STUNNING LIGHT-GREEN COLORED STEEL CHURCH – The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian or San Sebastian Church, with its twin spires towering over residences, schools, and commercial buildings. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila via Facebook)* The San Sebastian...
‘ Para sa Ina : Rust-to-Art’ exhibit runs until April A year after the launch of its online petition against the construction of a 31-story condominium behind it, the San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation continues its mission to save and protect the Basílica Menor de...
Why old things matter San Sebastian Basilica (Photo from San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc.) In line with the 400th founding anniversary of San Sebastian Basilica, a National Cultural Treasure, cultural practitioners from diverse disciplines will discuss its...
Here’s how you can help the iconic cultural heritage site Inside the San Sebastian Church (Photo from San Sebastian Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc.) While some of the heritage buildings in the country are being refurbished and gaining new attention, one of which is the...
