tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post7394101082176810569..comments2023-08-09T18:24:42.058+08:00Comments on EDMARATION #TownExplorer: 🇵🇠BATAC • (Ilocos Norte) Old Houses, New LessonsEdmar del Castillo Guquibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-78441799076907326942013-04-25T22:44:00.285+08:002013-04-25T22:44:00.285+08:00stephanie mijares | Wow! Thanks for the informatio...<b>stephanie mijares</b> | Wow! Thanks for the information you have shared with us! Now, I am more fascinated with that house more than ever! Interesting...Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-71060871656872860162013-04-25T07:31:15.014+08:002013-04-25T07:31:15.014+08:00Thanks for this nice article. I am so proud of my ...Thanks for this nice article. I am so proud of my hometown.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535797170813937141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-25762796513658173892013-04-25T07:27:36.876+08:002013-04-25T07:27:36.876+08:00The first picture of an ancestral house u posted i...The first picture of an ancestral house u posted is the house of a Gobernadorcillo of Batac during the Spanish period. It is called bahay na bato. There is also another old house beside the Marcos Museum and infront of Aglipay Shrine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535797170813937141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-34374426519570916612012-05-14T20:42:33.113+08:002012-05-14T20:42:33.113+08:00Kuua Bonz, yup, once their gone, it will be foreve...Kuua Bonz, yup, once their gone, it will be forever, sayang kung mawala ang heritage natin.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-15537913149646146002012-05-14T16:30:42.785+08:002012-05-14T16:30:42.785+08:00The beauty of a single thing, especially old house...The beauty of a single thing, especially old houses depends on the eyes of the beholder. I, personally,also don't want to ignore these old structures. They stood up there for the test of times. I also see old structures not only its facade but also the shadow of its importance and significance to the lives of the ones who restored and preserved it. The value of the property especially antique houses cannot be seen outwards, but there's more value inwards. I can equate this things on why antique paintings are valuable than those that just recently painted. I love this post. I can really feel the sincerity of the author on how he value old structures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120276149078859666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-92102484785461299432012-02-09T23:59:00.331+08:002012-02-09T23:59:00.331+08:00@Sir Estan,
Oo nga po. Sometimes if you look afte...@Sir Estan,<br /><br />Oo nga po. Sometimes if you look after these old houses and be the subject of your photos ay parang weird ang tingin sa'yo ng mga kasama mo kasi it is not a "touristy" thing but they fail to understand the significance of them and the history veiled in those houses.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-57365814940244232162012-02-09T22:14:04.252+08:002012-02-09T22:14:04.252+08:00Ganda ng pagkasulat! so true:
"There are ac...Ganda ng pagkasulat! so true: <br /><br />"There are actually a lot of ancestral and old houses in almost every town in the Philippines but we fail to appreciate them. We are so much preoccupied with seeing the famous destinations within that place leaving the simple things ignored and left unseen."<br /><br />That's why its so depressing sometimes to visit a place and there are beautiful old houses but the locals themselves fail to appreciate these structures. If they know how to value and know the tourism potentials of old houses, preservation will not be far behind.estanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357632497277802336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-46964379779573871772012-02-07T22:17:35.675+08:002012-02-07T22:17:35.675+08:00batac is indeed rich in history . Now i miss batac...batac is indeed rich in history . Now i miss batac ilocos norte.chinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828699668918513642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-43452052105863094672012-02-07T17:02:52.692+08:002012-02-07T17:02:52.692+08:00@enzo,
True, in fact one of the best destinations...@enzo,<br /><br />True, in fact one of the best destinations are those which are underhyped, and they give surprises.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-76897165665270730962012-02-07T16:59:53.152+08:002012-02-07T16:59:53.152+08:00@Elal,
I share the same sentiment with you. The P...@Elal,<br /><br />I share the same sentiment with you. The Philippines is truly amazing if we tend to explore our country :)Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-46228694858341568652012-02-07T16:49:24.429+08:002012-02-07T16:49:24.429+08:00@Blair Villanueva,
There's really a need to m...@Blair Villanueva,<br /><br />There's really a need to maintain or else that would b e the people's lost. :))Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-41767135429247816512012-02-07T15:16:04.208+08:002012-02-07T15:16:04.208+08:00Ilocus Norte - old houses, old town and truly a cu...Ilocus Norte - old houses, old town and truly a cultural heritage. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-17545899108912843172012-02-07T12:48:51.172+08:002012-02-07T12:48:51.172+08:00Such an inspiring post. I'll keep those in min...Such an inspiring post. I'll keep those in mind so that in the next travels that I will make, I'll explore beyond the huge names and go even to the least there can be,so that by doing so I'll learn what there has to be learned and discover what there has to be discovered.enzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534548790512407101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-40457954741312533372012-02-07T10:56:46.455+08:002012-02-07T10:56:46.455+08:00When I started to travel, I became in love with ou...When I started to travel, I became in love with our country's rich history! This totally stirs me! :DElal Lasolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476807933075598476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-38428816485891062872012-02-07T09:58:38.447+08:002012-02-07T09:58:38.447+08:00im really amazed how they managed to maintain its ...im really amazed how they managed to maintain its classiness and beauty in spite of the ages.. my grandmother's house also have those Kapis window..Blair Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805631509870076812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-84070964100530377482012-02-07T01:11:21.490+08:002012-02-07T01:11:21.490+08:00AJ Poliquit,
Same here, learning is fun and there...AJ Poliquit,<br /><br />Same here, learning is fun and there are really a lot of things to explore (e.g. old houses, barangays, river, lakes, buildings, museums, etc) only if we love to learn. Sadly, many ignore them.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-23838468383694183372012-02-07T00:47:58.292+08:002012-02-07T00:47:58.292+08:00Couldn't agree with you more - that the best t...Couldn't agree with you more - that the best thing about traveling is the learning, not just the "fun". However, learning for me IS fun, so going to old ancestral houses is my definition of a good time. I enjoy learning about history right in the place where it happened. There's that palpable feeling of being part of the story, even just as a spectator from another time. So I would say that it's more fun to learn while traveling. :) Thanks for sharing these off-the-beaten path sights in Batac.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-58210269886753720492012-02-07T00:13:06.278+08:002012-02-07T00:13:06.278+08:00@KC.
Yep, there are really plenty of old houses i...@KC.<br /><br />Yep, there are really plenty of old houses in Ilocos. And if we talk about old houses, Vigan is the Queen.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-40308863144907598862012-02-07T00:05:33.876+08:002012-02-07T00:05:33.876+08:00I have been in Ilocos before but wasn't able t...I have been in Ilocos before but wasn't able to go there. There are many old houses in Ilocos. Even Vigan brings you back in time. Aside from the structures, food is also great in Ilocos.KC Canlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08318183920330601249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-37771268287706877702012-02-06T21:51:20.211+08:002012-02-06T21:51:20.211+08:00@Sir Gil,
Thanks sir. There is really no room for...@Sir Gil,<br /><br />Thanks sir. There is really no room for underestimation especially if you are a hard-core, adventure-seeking traveler.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-54956684926370560112012-02-06T21:49:55.160+08:002012-02-06T21:49:55.160+08:00@Brambleberry,
I really agree with you. Because n...@Brambleberry,<br /><br />I really agree with you. Because now wants the trendy! However we can not blame them. But for old houses being renovated to fit the "trend," uh that's a crap!Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-89218521408111440232012-02-06T21:43:07.148+08:002012-02-06T21:43:07.148+08:00Curiosity leads you to the unknown and edifies the...Curiosity leads you to the unknown and edifies the known. I agree with you that we should never underestimate anything and conclude right away without first giving the benefit of exploring it. More power to explore places of interests!Gil Camporazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306950475187476489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-41249522124349380292012-02-06T21:30:37.687+08:002012-02-06T21:30:37.687+08:00I want our architects to dig through the ancient b...I want our architects to dig through the ancient building designs and not bother with modern style. However, ancestral homes and elegant buildings are quite hard to find today. Pinoys always fail to conserve something that is the foundation of their cores because they bother so much with what is new and trendy.Brambleberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682615429659552104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-18994203327852904322012-02-06T19:32:47.069+08:002012-02-06T19:32:47.069+08:00@Cha Sy
Wow, great find! One of the houses I ment...@Cha Sy<br /><br />Wow, great find! One of the houses I mentioned here houses the body of Marcos.Edmar del Castillo Guquibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963289345260592053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563096101372876635.post-88906792145806168772012-02-06T19:18:56.005+08:002012-02-06T19:18:56.005+08:00The ancestral houses in Batac is really worth expl...The ancestral houses in Batac is really worth exploring. I went to Batac way back in 2009 together with my classmate and her family. We saw the body of the former president - Ferdinand Marcos. We also bought chichacorn near the church.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336933296010036817noreply@blogger.com