Public Market of Iloilo City

Along Valera, Iznart and Jose Rizal Sts is the Iloilo Central Market. The public market building built during the early 20th century uses Deco motifs. This is evident in the step lintel and post opening of the covered walkway and the central tower, above the market’s main entrance. The tower served as the administrative office of the market.

Provincial Capitol of Camarines Sur

A century ago, the seat of the provincial government was situated in downtown Naga, housed in a building of adobe and cement.

December 15, 1948 marked a memorable date for both Naga and Camarines Sur with the former exulting over its proclamation as a chartered city as embodied in Republic Act (RA) 305. It was also a significant event for the province as it was perhaps the beginning of what would later be the long travail of the province in its search for a new site for the Provincial Capitol building.

In 1968, then Mayor Jose B. Velarde of Pili had the Municipal Board passed a resolution which sought the gradual transfer of all the provincial government offices to the Capital town which was already Pili.

And with such beginnings the present Provincial Capitol Complex was founded, now with its impressive expanse of buildings and scenic spots which qualify it as tourist spot, the Province can do well to be proud.

Parish Church of Saint James the Great, Betis, Pampanga

Of all the many churches built during the Spanish colonial period, the Parish Church of Saint James the Great in Betis, Pampanga stands as one of few that celebrates the Pampangenos’ artistic skill.