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Sunday, November 27, 2011

" Manila Metropolitan Theatre "

It was once a respectable and distinguished establishment called The Metropolitan Theatre.
Designed by Juan Arellano during 1930's.
I did some post awhile back, but from afar, see here.

Looking closely at its patterns and details.
Beautiful Art Deco leftovers in this structure, as molds and mildew starts proliferating.

almost 6 months after, the place is clearly abandoned,
the structure, dilapidated than ever and worst,
housed by vagrants and illegal settlers.
A pity that until now, it has been overlooked by the government.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

" Angela Building "

another dilapidated tenement across the commercial district seen along Recto.
What's evident though, was the printed signage that perfectly marked how old this structure was.
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" Yutivo Building "

Many of the locals here might have looked through this structure,
hardly noticing what this edifice looks like.
Located along Dasmariñas, named after its owner called Yutivo.
Hard to believe that this one's been here since 1920's,
hence, the art deco-ish inspired architecture.

I would´ve like to shot the whole thing,
but during the day the street gets busy and much to preserving its decor,
there has been this obtrusive signs hanging out.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

" DOLE "

Inside the walls of Intramuros is where the Dept. of Labour and Employment is located.
Not much to blog about its department,
except at one point or another, the structure must've been interesting.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

" Aliw Theater "

so, remember yesterday's dark with Huge theatre signage post ?

I hope you do...

the colorful sign reads Aliw and then a DZRH logo which is a local radio AM radio station here.
well, this is how it looks like during the day. ^0^

Have a laid back weekend all! ^-^
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Thursday, June 30, 2011

" Dated "

This is an old edifice in Intamuros that is currently occupied by a local bank.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

" National Press Club "

Of all the publicity and scandals, the Media always has something to report about.
When freedom of speech and press is sometimes withheld from them,
this is where the National Press Club of the Phils. comes in.
It is an organization that takes care of its welfare and their people.

and here's some info,
credits from Wikipinas.

" The four-storey main building was built in June 1954 by President Ramon Magsaysay.
It was designed by the late Angel E. Nakpil as one of the modern and first earthquake-proof
buildings in the Philippines, and constructed by Engr. Alberto T. Abaya. "

Sunday, June 19, 2011

" A clear one "

Right in the heart of Ongpin ( downtown ), stands this old edifice,
like the casement windows, the fire escape railings and the embossed details
which was recently renovated.
If memory serves me right, there used to be an old newspaper bureau and a movie theatre.
Times have changed though, that 'P' red sign below now houses a chinese restaurant and seen above
is a federation called the Yongtan club with chinese inscriptions.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

" Philtrust Building "

This is one of the few art-nouveau inspired buildings left in this area
and in this particular side, the details are nice to look at.

as always, I don't have an inkling about its history but
thanks to a blog called the Thrifty Traveller. I found some useful info about it.

This is the Uy Chaco Building built in the 1920s and is a branch of
Philtrust Bank since 1950.
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