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	National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) look also HERE
Video	National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the preservation, development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture; an executing agency for the policies it formulates; and task to administering the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA) exclusively for the implementation of culture and arts programs in line with the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan for Culture and the Arts.
	Cultural Center of the Philippines look also HERE
	The National Artists of the Philippines Order of the National Artist of the Philippines The Order of National Artists (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts; namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.
	Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC)
	Haligui The Architectural Heritage of Manila A Research Initiative of the Institute of Philippine Culture and the Society for the Preservation of Philippine Culture, Inc.
	Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA)
	Construction Authority of the Philippines
	The Architecture of the Philippines is a reflection of the history and heritage of the Philippines. The most prominent historic constructions in the archipelago are from the Spanish Colonial period, though much Philippine architecture is also influenced by Japanese, Malay, Hindu, Chinese, and American cultures
	Vernacular architecture is a term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources and traditions to address local needs and circumstances. The term is not to be confused with so-called "traditional" architecture, though there are links between the two.
	Philippine vernacular housing features light materials and a slightly raised bedroom level (taas) distinct from the ground (silong) even in a very modest house..... Location: General Santos City, Philippines
	The United Architects of the Philippines UAP
	The Philippine Association of Architectural Renderers (PHAAR) a charitable and a non-profit, international association of Professional architect/Architect/architectural renderers
	The History of Philippine Architecture by/ The Philippine Association of Architectural Renderers (PHAAR)
	TOOLS FOR MAINSTREAMING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION Construction Design, Building Standards and Site Selection
	Modern houses pictures with plans in the Philippines - Architecture Design, Home Design, Interior Design, Decorating Ideas
	Philippine Modern Architecture Look the article as pdf HERE
	House design plans Philippines
	Philippines Buildings and Architects, Philippines Architecture
	What Is “Earthquake Baroque” Architecture
	Filipino Style in Architecture: Is There Such A Thing? (A Term Paper) Read more: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/351016_filipino-style-in-architecture-is-there-such-a-thing-a-term-paper#ixzz15AcbJ31m Filipino Style in Architecture: Is There Such A Thing? (A Term Paper) Read more: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/351016_filipino-style-in-architecture-is-there-such-a-thing-a-term-paper#ixzz15AcbJ31m Filipino Style in Architecture: Is There Such A Thing? (A Term Paper) Look the article HERE
Build a house	Build a house - home for living in Philippines Many good informations and links
Historical Churches & Mosques	Heritage - Historical Churches & Mosques Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Spanish and Philippine craftsmen.
Philippine Heritage Watch	Philippine Heritage Watch Heritage mistakes and disasters so that the public may know
	The Heritage of Cebu
Early Architecture in the Philippines	Early Architecture in the Philippines Many good links Look the article HERE
Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways	Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways The concern for introducing improvements into urban life concentrates on infrastructures: the provision of a fresh-water supply, and the establishing of rail and tram lines. many good details, maps and photos
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	History of Philippine architecture
Video	House Designs, Home Styles in the Philippines From Luxus to Affordable Low Cost House Remark 3 videos in the album
Video	Heritage Conservation Society: Here Today, Here Tomorrow? Here is an introduction to Philippine architecture and heritage from the Heritage Conservation Society. This is actually an old audio-visual presentation of the HCS entitled Here Today, Here Tomorrow? which obviously needs some updating. But it's a must watch for those who want to learn some basic information on Philippine architectural heritage. It features the history of architecture in the Philippines, significant built heritage and prominent architects of various periods in the Philippine history.
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Video	A short Presentation regarding the Evolution of Philippine Architecture
Video	Original Filipino Architecture Music: Kulintang ensemble
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Video	Philippines from Ancient times to the early colonial period Philippine Architecture and (mostly) Costumes Remark 2 videos in the album
Cebu Heritage	Historical Videos & Photos from Cebu
	Spanish Heritage in The Philippines Many good informations and photos Look the article HERE
	Early Shelters and Houses By Bienvenido Lumbera Tuklas Sining: Essays on the Philippine Arts (remark 5 pages) Look the whole article HERE
	The Mountain Houses By Rodrigo D. Perez Folk Architecture (remark many pages) Look the whole article HERE
	Coastal and Inland Dwellings By Julian E. Dacanay/ Photography: Joseph R. Fortin Folk Architecture & culture - Mindanao - Sulu (remark many pages) Look the whole article HERE
	Filipino architecture
	The Bahay Kubo the native house of the Philippines and is also considered as its national shelter. Made of indigenous building materials like bamboo and nipa, this pre-Hispanic architecture was constructed to perfectly adapt to the tropical climate of the Philippines and to be easily repaired or rebuilt once damaged by typhoon, flood or earthquake which frequented the country. Look the article HERE
	From Bahay Kubo to Bahay na Bato to ... by Robert Gardner Look photos of Traditional Filipino Houses HERE
	We build a “bahay kubo” bamboo guest house November 6, 2009 by GOIloilo
	The National Museum has declared the Maranao torogan, specifically the Kawayan torogan as National Cultural Treasure look also HERE, HERE and HERE
	The Architecture of Maranao Tribe Adopting the Indigenous into the contemporary Many details e.g. about Maranao torogan (Need PowerPoint or PowerPointViewer, if you miss such one, you can download it HERE) Look as pdf HERE
Video	Historic Town of Vigan City Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the comming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/502/ Remark 3 videos in the album
	Vigan City earlier known as " Ciudad Fernandina" from 1758 to late 19th century, is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country Look also HERE
Video	Villa Angela Heritage House #26 Quirino Boulevard Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Philippines Remark 3 videos in the album
	Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Philippine customs and traditions are re-born in a community typical of the 18^th and 19^th century Philippines. Historical Principalia (noble class) mansions, House of Stone (Bahay na Bato) and Indio Stilt houses now stand in a village reminiscent of old Hispanic settlements. These buildings have been carefully and painstakingly reconstructed from different parts of the country and rebuilt, “brick by brick”, “plank by plank” with modern facilities added for comfort and function set within cobblestone paseos and plaza.
Video	Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Remark 4 videos in the album
Video	Spanish Colonialism, Philippine Architecture (1521-1898)
Video	Spanish Philippines: The Colonial Era Pictures and photographs of the Philippines: people, places, and art during the 18th to 19th century; during Spanish colonial days. & The traditional houses of the filipinos... it began during Spanish era in the philippine and up to the end of the american colonization.... most of the houses were hundreds of years old already and very sophisticated... Remarks 2 videos in the album
Video	La Casa Filipina and the interior - Spanish Colonial Era Colonial Houses in the Philippines were the union between Eastern style and Spanish pattern. A home designed in stone in the ground floor in order to fight tropical heat and wood at the top to fight the strong earthquakes that often shook the islands. The furniture inside the house was clearly done by people of mixed race, with garlanded rooms with lamps imported from Spain and beautiful glass cabinets dressed in fine China.
Video	Castle in Tagaytay ??? akajig wrote on Sep 12, 2008: I'm in Tagaytay, Philippines. I find a castle. I think it's a mansion that looks like a castle. It's huge. There's even a sword in a rock in front of the house. I don't know who lives here. I'm guessing it's a celebrity or some royal folks! Enjoy!
	Famous Architectual Heritage in the Philippines Look the article HERE
Housing in many varieties	So many good photos of different kind of housing, where you can: *Click on the pictures to go inside the houses*
	Gallery of Photographs from Mindanao e.g. Settlements
	Ifugao: the Banaue Ethnic Village Look the article HERE
Video	Philippine Pre Colonial Architecture - Ifugao House
Video	Philippine Pre Colonial Architecture - Ifugao House This is a project for our history of architecture class in FEU, Manila, Philippines (September 12, 2009)
Video	Ifugao houses
	The Tam-Awan Village - Baguio There are a number of Igorot huts within the village which will allow you to see how the homes of the mountain people really look like.
	CORDILLERA ARCHITECTURE OF NORTHERN LUZON By WILLIAM HENRY SCOTT Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines
	“CHALLENGES IN PRESERVING THE HERITAGE HOUSES OF BATANES, PHILIPPINES” By: Archt. Jose F. Ignacio, UAP, College of Architecture University of the Philippines
Video	Ivatan houses An educational video featuring Philippine vernacular house mainly those of Batanes. This architecture is known as Sinadumparan. A project done by Miguel Camilon, Gerald Fernando, Ian Narciso, Shiro Martinez, Kim Carabeo and Ramon Serrano
	HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE OF BATANES ISLANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES: A SURVEY OF DIFFERENT HOUSE TYPES AND THEIR EVOLUTION By: Archt. Jose F. Ignacio, UAP, College of Architecture University of the Philippines
	Picturesque Old Philippines Dwellings of the Bontoc Igorot houses - shelters
Heritage Conservation Society	Many photos and informations of "National Heritage Houses"
Heritage Conservation Society	Many photos and informations of "Ancestral Houses"
	Heritage House in the Philippines The Dayrit-Cuyugan House is a heritage house in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga
	Heritage House in the Philippines The Henson-Hizon House is a heritage house in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga
	Heritage House in the Philippines The Hizon-Singian House is a heritage house located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga
	Heritage House in the Philippines The Lazatin House is one of the two heritage houses owned by the Lazatins in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga
	Heritage House in the Philippines *The Mariano Ramos Ancestral House is the home of the late Don* Mariano Ramos, first appointed Presidente Municipal of Bacolod City**
	Heritage House in the Philippines The Balay Negrense (Hiligaynon, "Negrense House") is a museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental in the Philippines, showcasing the lifestyle of a late 19th-century Negrense sugar baron.
	Bamboo House By Robert F. Lane Bamboo: A Centro Escolar University Centennial Collection Remark 2 pages Look the whole article (page 1 + 2) HERE
Video	Bamboo: Ideal Material for the tropical house Bamboo is an ideal & sustainable construction or design component for the tropics for the following reasons: grows fast, continuous regrowth - RENEWABLE, flexible, formable, hi tensile strength, lovely surface texture, lightweight, etc.; mang cesar of the BUGLAS BAMBOO INSTITUTE (BBI) in Negros Oriental
	Picturesque Old Philippines Philippine Lighthouses
	Las Estaciones Ferrocarril Manila-Dagupan Text in English and many photos by Manuél Máximo Nóche Lopez del Castíllo
Historical Churches & Mosques	Architecture Historical Churches and Mosques in the Philippines
Culture	CULTURE ARCHITECTURE and much more about culture
	Cordillera Cultural Heritage Just so many good informations about nearly everything, so just look it by/ CARIDAD B. FIAR-OD, PhD College Vice President, MPSPC Council of Elders, Igorot Global Organization (Need PowerPoint or PowerPointViewer, if you miss such one, you can download it HERE) Look as pdf HERE
Sorry SOMETIMES, this site is unavailable, because it has used up its monthly bandwidth. Please try back another time.	Philippine indigenous arts are as diverse as its islands, as complicated as its waterways, as varied as its languages and as unique as its people. by Carlo Francia Indigenous Architecture Look the full article HERE
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Heritage Conservation Society	Many photos and informations of ‘Bridges’
History of the bridges	Philippines history of the bridges Remark there are 3 parts - pages
Old Railway Bridges	Philippines Old Railway Bridges - Photos
	Spanish colonial bridges in the Philippines By: Augusto F. Villalon Philippine Daily Inquirer Monday, December 26th, 2011 Download the article HERE
	San Juanico Bridge The San Juanico Bridge, is an arch-shaped truss bridge in the Philippines stretching from Samar to Leyte crossing the San Juanico Strait. It is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway.
	First Mandaue-Mactan Bridge spanning across the Mactan Channel and connecting the islands of Cebu and Mactan, located in Metro Cebu
	Marcelo Fernan Bridge Marcelo Fernan Bridge is an extradosed cable-stayed bridge spanning across the Mactan Channel and connecting the islands of Cebu and Mactan, located in Metro Cebu
	Bridge Over Not So Troubled Waters - Spanning Communities and Building Relationships
Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways	Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways The concern for introducing improvements into urban life concentrates on infrastructures: the provision of a fresh-water supply, and the establishing of rail and tram lines. many good details, maps and photos
	Picturesque Old Philippines Roads, Bridges and Transport in Leyte
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	Famous Lighthouses in the Philippines Look also HERE and HERE
	Lighthouse in Bagacay Point
	Lighthouses of the Northern Philippines
	Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
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	University of the Philippines - College of Architecture Complex E. De Los Santos St. UP Diliman, Quezon City
	The Technological University of the Philippines, (TUP) look College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) HERE
	FEATI University (Far East Air Transport Incorporated) is a private non-sectarian co-educational higher education institution with a Catholic orientation established in 1946 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. College of Architecture Look also HERE
Video	FEATI University (Far East Air Transport Incorporated)
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	The Bontoc Igorot by/Albert Ernest Jenks, Manila 1905 So many good informations, illustrations and photos from that time also about Houses - Architecture Look the book "The Bontoc Igorot" HERE or HERE
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Spanish Archives	Discovering Philippines - Spanish Archives so many great historical informations
	Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP) is a civic organization that cares about the planet and takes action by promoting the sustainable development of the built environment

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Philippine vernacular housing

Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways

The concern for introducing improvements into urban life concentrates on infrastructures: the provision of a fresh-water supply, and the establishing of rail and tram lines.

From Bahay Kubo to Bahay na Bato to ...

Railways, Waterways, Stone-ways

The concern for introducing improvements into urban life concentrates on infrastructures: the provision of a fresh-water supply, and the establishing of rail and tram lines.

The Bontoc Igorot

by/Albert Ernest Jenks, Manila 1905