tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post989775273051859595..comments2024-03-05T14:01:34.021+08:00Comments on Ivan About Town: Manila: Malabon, Metro Manila's hidden gemIvan Henareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-76535211428795494692012-04-05T01:08:45.125+08:002012-04-05T01:08:45.125+08:00di ko po malilimutan ang gabriel st. tosuya malabo...di ko po malilimutan ang gabriel st. tosuya malabon kung saan po ako ay lumaki at nag kaisip. masarap mamuhay sa malabon naging taga pag linis din po ako ng sinbahan ng san antonio di padua sa pangangalaga noon ni aling juana. tumira kami dito since 1972 up to 1981. maraming karanasan ang di ko malilimutan dito. miss ma miss ko na ang malabon ano na kaya ang mukna nito sa ngayon .elmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-83342470629694947652012-04-05T01:02:11.026+08:002012-04-05T01:02:11.026+08:00di ko po malilimutan ang gabriel st. tosuya malabo...di ko po malilimutan ang gabriel st. tosuya malabon kung saan po ako ay lumaki at nag kaisip. masarap mamuhay sa malabon naging taga pag linis din po ako ng sinbahan ng san antonio di padua sa pangangalaga noon ni aling juana. tumira kami dito since 1972 up to 1981. maraming karanasan ang di ko malilimutan dito. miss ma miss ko na ang malabon ano na kaya ang mukna nito sa ngayon .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-38104364832591495672011-12-28T16:15:16.449+08:002011-12-28T16:15:16.449+08:00Caballero
HI! Taga Malabon rin ako. From Cayetan...Caballero <br /><br />HI! Taga Malabon rin ako. From Cayetano Arellano St., Barrio San Agustin, Malabon, Rizal (City). May nakalimutang bangitin ang kaibigan natin. nasa barrio san agustin (along cayetano arellano st.)ang Standard Cigarrete factory. at naalala ko pa during the 60's na may magaling na volleyball team (Bajoga yata iyon?) na ang mga members ay karamihang taga San Agustin, sa likod ng simbahan. Ang isa pang maipagmamalaki naming taga san agustin, malabon ay isang taga Cayetano Arellano rin ang aming mahal na si Col. Ramon (Monching)Camus na siyang Aide de Camp ni President Magsaysay na namatay sa plane crash kasama ang ating President Magsaysay sa Mount Manungal. Ako po ay nagaral sa Epifanio De Los Santos College sa Ilang Ilang st., Concepcion, Malabom Rizal. Hindi ko na alam kung ano ang nangyari sa aking Alma Mater since i graduated last 1965.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-28843312678414901992010-10-20T13:32:13.382+08:002010-10-20T13:32:13.382+08:00I didn't know Rufina patis is from Malabon! My...I didn't know Rufina patis is from Malabon! My dad loves their patis. I'm enjoying it too, pairing it up with fried fish or with Sinuglaw, <a href="http://www.cdokay.com/" rel="nofollow">Cagayan de Oro</a>'s version of 'seviche'.cagayan de orohttp://www.cdokay.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-47136869424132231322010-02-21T14:27:58.492+08:002010-02-21T14:27:58.492+08:00wow nkakamiss nman! My family prouldy hails from M...wow nkakamiss nman! My family prouldy hails from Malabon! rich tlga ang culture jan! Malabon really has a lot more to offer other than the fact that we are the most bahain na town! it was nice growing up there! good times! funny that you mentioned the confusion about valencia and turon! LOL! I argue about that with my friends.pankynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-25458182703820713682009-11-13T03:27:35.268+08:002009-11-13T03:27:35.268+08:00Hi, I love your blog, but I was wondering if you c...Hi, I love your blog, but I was wondering if you could maybe put more historical places that I may be able to visit. Thanks!Aprk15https://www.blogger.com/profile/15503970820084842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-76024747059781075942009-09-28T15:16:44.113+08:002009-09-28T15:16:44.113+08:00Hi to all! i'm also from Malabon City,in Brgy....Hi to all! i'm also from Malabon City,in Brgy. Tanong. Thank you for this very informative site.I just want to share a few information regarding my hometown. Every 24th of August we celebrate the Feast of San Bartolome. The church always put up exhibits of old pictures of the church and other places around/near it, relics and many more. And yes, including a bone fragment from San Bartolome.Irenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-7924056358480291642009-08-14T05:55:06.546+08:002009-08-14T05:55:06.546+08:00It was through sheer chance that I stubmled upon t...It was through sheer chance that I stubmled upon this page and it brought back memories and emotions I didn't realize I still had. My father's family grew up on Sanciangco St. in Tonsuya (proprieters of Gonzales & Sons Gravel & Sand, Potpourri Tailors, and Potpourri Engineering), and I spent a part of my childhood there (Roque Subdv.) from 1978-1983 before returning to Chicago where I was born. I haven't been back except very briefly in the early 90's to attend my father's funeral.<br /><br />I haven't really thought much about Malabon until now, and thanks to these pictures and comments, I have a flood of fond memories of my childhood years. Thank you all!<br /><br />J. Gonzales<br />NY, USAUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482614695104611209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-90453518890076892322009-07-03T15:09:44.788+08:002009-07-03T15:09:44.788+08:00...just reading through everyone's posts here ......just reading through everyone's posts here make me feel nostalgic...i miss my hometown.Fidesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-41845157453496621722009-06-05T08:56:58.286+08:002009-06-05T08:56:58.286+08:00Another historical site in Malabon is Gregorio San...Another historical site in Malabon is Gregorio Sanciangco's house in Tonsuya, I dont know if this was preserved. Regarding the EEHS building, its already delapitated and on sale right now. One alumni post the video of EEHS in youtube. You can see the current condition of it.Do you know that Dr. Jose Rizal mentioned Malabon in Noli Me Tangere. If I remember, its located in the Chapter of Sisa, where he mentioned "tubuhan sa Malabon". Kaya biglang naconnect sa isip ko ang Central Azucarera de Malabon sa forum na ito. Ultravista Cinema was already gone, it became a commercial center na, even the famous Filipinas Theather, gasolinahan na. Do you know also that Leonor and Estrella Theater are hangouts of LVN and Sampaguita Stars. I was informed that Nida Blanca "real name: Dorothy Jones" was discovered in Leonor Theater by her friend Delia Razon and introduced to Doña Sisang of LVN Studios? Im living in Tañong, and Im glad that Sy Juci and Gaza house are mentioned here. They are old houses na rin.Sana mas lalo pa nating madevelop ang educational and heritage tour sa Malabon.<br /><br />My lolo was a sacristan of San Bartolome Church before and after Japanese occupation. He said to me that the main altar in malabon has a secret passageway connecting the old tower in San Bartome Cemetery. But after the Japanese occupation, it was closed because of some unexplained things that happen. During the time of Fr. Egos (+), the old 4 portraits of evangelists was change plus the old painting of the station of the cross. Lolo also inform me that all chandeliers in San Bartolome are made of silver, but now we dont know where is it? The tabak of San Bartolome, during the time of Japanese occupation was lost from the thieves, but during the Liberation of Manila it was returned. The old bell of San Bartolome Church also fell down during the Japanese Occupation.It also serves as the garisson of American and Japanese forces. The biggest and most precious discovery that I found out is that a portion of the bone of St. Bartolome is enshrined to the church.The Vatican and Arch. Rufino Cardinal Santos approved the request of Father Fuentes (?). He went to the island and church abroad to get a portion of small bone of San Bartolome where his remains where enshrined. Another thing did you know the strait from SJA to the City Hall including the police station is included in the land title (spanish title certificate) of ownership of San Bartolome Church. I think you need to talk to Gelo Fariñas, exec. asst of Father Ric Torrefiel to give you infos. Take care. Santos-Tablante-Toledo-De Jesus FamilyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499294088125243577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-80012494065636475702009-05-22T12:17:48.482+08:002009-05-22T12:17:48.482+08:00Hello..
Gud day to ol!
Wow, very interesting sit...Hello..<br /><br />Gud day to ol!<br /><br />Wow, very interesting site! actually im also "tubong malabon-dampalit" and i spend 28 years of my life in Malabon and im very happy on dat... i graduated in elisa esquerra high school class 1997.how sad nga lng kasi napabayaan na ang alma mater ko. Do u have any idea to wat happen in EEHS? is der any chance ba na mag open ulit...<br /><br />How about the ULTRA VISTA near in hulo, malabon.. i still remember na un ang favorite tambayan ng daddy ko nung bata pa sya.. <br /><br />and dats tru na maganda ang malabon and besides of dat mayaman sa yamang dagat.. my grand grand father Angel Pablo Calderon is a fisherman on 1885.. kaya lng sa ngayon almost private property ang mga fishpond sa dampalit, means bawal na mamansing... And da PAGODA evry fiesta, its so exciting.. and until now sarap pa rin panoorin...<br /><br />And one more thing, can i ask a favor to ol of u.. could u please take a visit on dampalit elementary school main in Rodriguez dampalit malabon... and is thier any way na my maitulong kayo.. or just post it.. para nmn maging aware ang ang mga tao and specially our govt. Pinabayaan na nila ito... Imagine, naglagay na lng sila ng stairs sa may bintana ng second floor pra dun dumaan ang mga students kasi baha na at di na mapakinabangan ang ground floor.. Nakakaawa ang mga bata sa dampalit malabon... they really need our help..<br /><br />Thanks 2 all.. and more power!honeyluvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-42592069563496947252009-03-30T23:51:00.000+08:002009-03-30T23:51:00.000+08:00Hi, Ivan!Wow! Reading the articles and comments wa...Hi, Ivan!<BR/><BR/>Wow! Reading the articles and comments was a trip down memory lane. My family's root are from Malabon and no matter what the situation is, that town has a special place in my heart. <BR/>Actually, we also have a share in the Malabon's history in terms of trade and commerce. My grandparents owned KING'S STORE located at Bgy. Tanong. They use to sell fabrics, laces, dressmakers' needs,art supplies,etc. It was one of the oldest business establishments until it finally closed shop last 2008. Anybody who lives or lived in Malabon knows that store. <BR/>Ivan, thanks for spending time in our little town of Malabon. Hope it left good memories for you, as it did for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-28057024760503145962008-12-23T23:36:00.000+08:002008-12-23T23:36:00.000+08:00richard tuason-sanchez bautistaThank you for your ...richard tuason-sanchez bautista<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind thoughts on the matters I raised re : Cine Concepcion.<BR/><BR/>There seems to be some other interesting trivias you have posted as well - such as about the Blas. <BR/><BR/>I'll pick you up in your invite to meet and will post via your multiply account. I don't know how much I can share, as I haven't been living in Malabon this past 15 years. But I still have a lot of memories of my town - and yes that includes our escapade when, as kids, we sneak inside the Concepcion theather.<BR/><BR/>Best regards and Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-23392960359648384132008-12-03T23:19:00.000+08:002008-12-03T23:19:00.000+08:00hi anonymous,cine concepcion as we know was owned ...hi anonymous,<BR/><BR/>cine concepcion as we know was owned by then the very wealthy paez cruz. this was named concepcion, other than it was located in concepcion, also the grand matriarch dona concepcion paez cruz. this movie house was designed by national artist for architecture pablo antonio. this was a prime movie house then. im not too sure when the moviw house closed, but it was neglected. i never saw the interiors of the movie house, but how i wished that before it was torn down i was able to go inside.<BR/><BR/>regarding the battle between the romanos and the aglipayans, this, as far as i know, followed isabelo delos reyes, who happened to have married someone from malabon. and in relation to the lupang mitra A(mitre's land), which was runned by the roman catholic church. this land stretched from san bartolome upto women's club. and those living in the said area was paying their rent to the church. this land was a donation made in 1734, with a will that stated that for 100 years, the rent will be used to construct the san bartolome church. it went beyond. and there are other things din that caused it. <BR/><BR/>concepcion and dampalit became an aglipayan church then. <BR/><BR/>also, are you aware about the blas family, and it possible relationship to the promotion of methodist church in malabon? the story of how simeon blas got his wealth in the late 19th century? its rather trivial, but i have not made a thorough examination of it yet. but the story is related to the british investment in malabon. may it be the tranvia or the malabon sugar central.<BR/><BR/>there are other un explored places in malabon which is worth noticing. as i have mentioned, isnt it rather strange for malabon to have a sugar central and malabon was never a sugar farm.<BR/><BR/>also, i dont call myself a historian, i made thesis about malabon's heritage, specifically the ancestral houses, and other old structures. understanding what happened in malabon. in numerous ways lead to historical events and personalities. and i chance upon some written articles here, there, where ever, and until i have compiled materials.<BR/><BR/>if you want, i can meet up with you one of these days and we can have an exchange of thoughts. i will be more than happy to share what i have gathered.<BR/><BR/>just drop me a line so that i can arrange things.<BR/><BR/>richard tuason-sanchez bautistaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-447823500462323852008-12-03T11:58:00.000+08:002008-12-03T11:58:00.000+08:00Mr. Richard Tuason-Sanchez Bautista :Since you see...Mr. Richard Tuason-Sanchez Bautista :<BR/><BR/>Since you seem to be the "appointed" historian here :-), may I suggest, if possible, that you also share with everyone what you know of another "destroyed" historical site in Malabon - the Cine Concepcion.<BR/><BR/>I grew up near that place. What I know is that it was among the country's modern cinema at the time it was built (sometime in the 1930's). The architecture was likewise "grand". I've also heard it became a Japanese garrison during the war - where a lot of our "kababyans" suffered at the hands of the occupiers. My mom tells me she remembers hearing the cries of our kababayan's during those times.<BR/><BR/>How about the historical battle between the "Romanos" and the "Aglipayanos" in the early 1900's? How come the battle was only confined in the area of Concepcion but never occurred in the nearby areas of San Bartolome, San Jose, or Dampalit - which also has the old churches. This event of the town still baffles me - quite a curiosity for me regarding the town - considering that key Malabon personalities like the Lunas and Bernardos were involved.<BR/><BR/>Best regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-83640896296408307532008-12-01T10:42:00.000+08:002008-12-01T10:42:00.000+08:00Hi! Is there a regular tour available for the pub...Hi! Is there a regular tour available for the public by now? I'm really interested and I heard a lot from malabon especially their food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-47192385790786588502008-10-20T16:47:00.000+08:002008-10-20T16:47:00.000+08:00Hi Ivan! Do you know if there is a similar tour av...Hi Ivan! Do you know if there is a similar tour available to the public at this time? I have friends and a cousin who's from Malabon. I know that the town produces an array of delectable food, but I didn't know that it's rich in beautiful ancestral homes as well. My husband and I are very interested to get this town more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-25635302473014189462008-10-09T12:19:00.000+08:002008-10-09T12:19:00.000+08:00These old Manila architectures gives the city such...These old Manila architectures gives the city such a charm (something you will never find in any other Asian countries), sadly they are disappearing! BTW for some reason those obstructive power lines are becoming Manilas new landscape. What is going on?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-1289743712798778052008-09-26T10:19:00.000+08:002008-09-26T10:19:00.000+08:00I didn't know the flooding in Malabon reaches the ...I didn't know the flooding in Malabon reaches the ceiling of the Malabon Church. That's what Fr. Ric uglified! <BR/><BR/>Pampanga also floods and floors have been raised. And there is nothing wrong with that. But spending for cheap and tasteless decor for the church ceiling is a big waste of funds. Plus it destroys the historicity of the church. <BR/><BR/>No need to talk to Fr. Ric about that since his horrible renovation speaks for itself. The money could have been spent for the pastoral mission of the church instead. Don't you think?Ivan Henareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-58489944852302410502008-09-25T21:37:00.000+08:002008-09-25T21:37:00.000+08:00Mr. Ivan, I am thankful for finding a site of your...Mr. Ivan, I am thankful for finding a site of yours where I can use some information regarding the what-to-know-about Malabon, particularly in Brgy. Concepcion.<BR/><BR/>As i have read in your blog entry, you have had a very personal and debatable comments regarding infrastructures in our city. <B> But, having freedom of speech doesn't mean to say things/ post an entry with very negative impressions of a person/ place </B><BR/><BR/>If you want to comment on a debatable issue, for example, the projects of Fr. Ric Torrifiel, you SHOULD present both the positive and negative sides of the picture, as to let the people know of it (2nd hand experience).<BR/><BR/>Honestly speaking, renovations are very inevitable to be planned in a city like Malabon because of the constant flooding. Though, we, citizens of this place wanted to preserve these historical places, we can not shield the fact that they will worn out.<BR/><BR/>Moreover, if these renovations were not pushed through, how can we use it? i mean, some of the structural designs of the historical places are not that strong after a hundred years (or so) after being built.<BR/><BR/>IF you want a cultural heritage to be maintained, changes are to be made.<BR/><BR/>On the bright side, I know you have had a very informative and debatable trip around Malabon.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anyway, good luck to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-90843919366478496452008-09-10T15:16:00.000+08:002008-09-10T15:16:00.000+08:00Hi! im also from malabon. brgy concepcion exactly....Hi! im also from malabon. brgy concepcion exactly. :) nice to know someone appreciates the hidden beauty of this floody city. :) i studied at icps then st. james academy. i had first hand experience of the transformation of the 2 churches near both schools. i really liked the old conception church. i think it doesnt need any renovation, just restoration but there nothing i can do about it. about san bartoleme church, which by the way is the same age as Dr. Jose rizal(accdg to our 3rd yr hs filipino teacher) it is still under renovation. fr. ric is not yet finish 'ruining' it. hehehe.. hope to see more of these. :) tc everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-72583662004588927542008-08-14T00:17:00.000+08:002008-08-14T00:17:00.000+08:00Hi Merlita,How we wish that the next tour we will ...Hi Merlita,<BR/><BR/>How we wish that the next tour we will organize, you will open your doors to us. Defintely your house is among the treasures of the town. Specially when the road wasnt raised. It is so imposing and aristocratic, and very well maintained.<BR/><BR/>RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-35237907126426790742008-08-14T00:16:00.000+08:002008-08-14T00:16:00.000+08:00Thanks for featuring the house now we own. We boug...Thanks for featuring the house now we own. We bought this way back in Nov. 1991 and preserved to its present state. We are glad and very proud that there is a group of Filipino professionals with patriotic vision like you using e facilities to its fullest and touching the lives of Filipinos around the globe. I just want to make a comment on the description if I may such as "This is formerly owned by the Luna's and now by the Teodoro's." By the way, just feel free to visit us on a Saturday or on a Sunday whenever you are in town.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Merlita Gozon TeodoroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-26431180133732459042008-08-12T16:02:00.000+08:002008-08-12T16:02:00.000+08:00the dome of the church was an 18th century one, co...the dome of the church was an 18th century one, complete with its original roof framing. it was only learned until that typhoon destroyed it. there were acanthus leaf details, bead and reel design, etc....when the works were done, these details were removed, thinking that it will be returned after the repairs. low and behold, it was not returned, instead, a very non malabon ceiling was installed. the shape of the dome changed, though the lanternatop the dome was returned, but it is not anymore the original one. there were numerous changes. and the stories goes on........................ i doubt if it can be returned again, with the shape and materials are changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-43078516368921932742008-08-12T15:58:00.000+08:002008-08-12T15:58:00.000+08:00Can you tell us exactly what he did differently to...Can you tell us exactly what he did differently to restore this historic chruch and what he should have done in order to put it in the original grandeur?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com