The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is embarking on a P30 million renovation project in time for the 75th anniversary of the elevation of Cebu to an archdiocese. Continue Reading »

The Cebu Provincial Government through Mr. Jose Eleazar Bersales, the Capitol consultant on heritage affairs, signed a custodial agreement with the parish of Boljoon, represented by Fr. Milton Medida, to ensure the preservation of the artifacts that were uncovered during a series of archaeological diggings that were conducted near the centuries-old church of Boljoon. Continue Reading »

It’s a waste that the pipe organ assembled by the Diego Cera Organ Builders in 1995-1996 is just lying idle at the choir loft while accumulating dust as the years go by. According to someone, the pipe organ is only played during “special” ceremonies celebrated by the archbishop. Continue Reading »

I was delighted at the thought of sharing the van with Mr. Regalado “Ricky” Trota Jose, the author of Simbahan which was published by the Ayala foundation and considered as the bible of anyone interested in Philippine colonial church art and history. He is also the respected author of countless other books and publications, and an accomplished professor at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila.

Together with a group of heritage advocates, we went to Oslob last May to check on the church and convent which was gutted by fire at the dawn of March 26, 2008. Continue Reading »

Above: One of the side altar retablos of the church.

I found some photos of the main and side altar retablos of the Recollect church in Cebu City which was demolished in 1965 to pave way for the expansion of the Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos, now a university. Continue Reading »