Who dominated the influence of architecture in the Philippines for over 300 years?
Spanish
During three hundred thirty years of Spanish colonialization, the Philippine architecture was dominated by the Spanish influences. The Augustinian friars, along with other religious orders, built many grand churches and cathedrals all over the Philippine Islands.
Where does the Philippines found?
Southeast Asia
The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia, on the eastern rim of the Asiatic Mediterranean. It is bounded in the west by the South China Sea; in the east by the Pacific Ocean; in the south by the Sulu and Celebes Seas; and in the north by the Bashi Channel. Its capital and main port of entry is Manila.
Is there really a Filipino architecture?
By the 70`s a new form of Philippine architecture emerged with the filipinization of architecture. The Filipino style found its way in the re-emergence of traditional motifs,the bahay-kubo and the bahay na bato became popular forms to be copied and modernized (Batasan Pambansa, BLISS Housing projects).
How to go to dimplestar in Mindoro?
Dimple Star bus company run regular buses and vans between the towns on Mindoro. You can catch a DimpleStar bus from Cubao Station in Manila all the way to San Jose Occidental. Fare is $1,200 pesos one-way as of May 2016.
What are the two provinces of Mindoro?
It is split roughly north-south into two provinces, Mindoro Occidental to the west, and Mindoro Oriental to the east. The only airport on Mindoro is San Jose, in Mindoro Occidental.
What are the coastal towns in Oriental Mindoro?
All towns of any significance are at or near the coast. On Oriental Mindoro you find, driving from the far north-west to the deep south-east, the following towns: Puerto Galera; San Teodoro; Baco; Calapan; Naujan; Victoria; Socorro (of the road: Pola); Pinamalayan; Roxas; Mansalay; Bulalacao.
What to do in San Jose Occidental Mindoro?
San Jose Occidental in Occidental Mindoro is the largest town on the island of Mindoro. It is virtually on the complete opposite side of Puerto Galera. There is not much to do here besides kill time and enjoy the scenery near by Magsaysay which is a mountain town.