Barasoain Church and Museum half tour

Barasoain Church - Malolos, Bulacan
In time for the 113th Philippine Independance Day this year, I am featuring the iconic and historical Barasoain Church as my photographic and travel subject.  (It would be lovely to discuss the historical aspect, but I decided to delete it.  Please just Google it.) 

 I have been to Malolos, Bulacan a number of times and I promised myself, I should not miss Barasoain Church, which, historically, was the seat of the first Philippine Constitution. Its being historical, plus the adjacent museum and church courtyard are, likewise, quite interesting for a hobbyist photographer like me.  In particular, I have affinity to old and quaint architecture, which makes this place closer to my heart. The first time we went there, I had no time to photograph the interior of the church.  There was an ongoing mass, and, being a Catholic, and as a matter of respect, I think it was inappropriate for me to take photos of the interiors.  So I just knelt down and prayed, instead.  The second time I have a friend to tag alone and that`s Xavier timothy mayoyo and on that they was a beautiful weather, some old folks to talk to and  I fell in love with the carvings on its doors, paintings inside the church and its altar beaming in all its glory, but most of all I fell in love with its old-age, essence and contribution in building our history. To those who wanted to know, the Barasoian Church is the most important religious building in the Philippines, and the site of the First Philippine Republic. It is here that the First Philippine Congress convened, the Malolos Constitution was drafted and the First Philippine Republic inaugurated.

Upon entering, I was quite disappointed because it was dark inside.  Thanks to my  trusty cellphone! I just have to take long exposures or make overexposure instead, I thought.  It worked for some, but not for many shots.  Thanks to Lightroom 3.0 which allowed me to tweak on some photos and voila!  I got some relative good photos to share (which were "gathering dust" in my hard disk!).

Photographing inside a dark church at past 1:00 PM was quite challenging. What with the humid, dark, dusty, musty, and seemingly haunted choir loft!?  I was praying to the saints and even to the ghosts not to show up on me, because I was just interested to taking pictures of the church.  Thank heavens, I never captured any apparition!

Another challenge that I encountered is shooting the church facade.  I do not know the reason, but we always get to the place when there are no more blue skies!  Blue skies would have been postcard perfect backdrop for this interesting and historical piece of architecture.  I thought that, perhaps, I should be there in the morning, instead, which of course did not happen.  I just hope that I would be able to go to Malolos one of these days--in the morning.

Also, posing a challenge to photographing the church facade are the lamp posts that get in the way of the viewpoint.  Again, I have to find a perfect spot where I can omit from the viewpoint those distracting lamps right infront of the church.  The last time I went there, there was a renovation of the church grounds, and I hope they get to place those lamp posts in more inconspicuous locations.Barasoain Church was the seat of the Revolutionary Government of the Philippines. It is where the the Malolos Congress (with 193 delegates headed by Don Pedro A. Paterno as the elected president) convened on September 15, 1898. It is also where the Malolos Constitution was drafted (by Don Filipe Calderon) and later on approved (after heated discussion and debate) by the Malolos Congress (January 20, 1899). And on the 23 of the same month (January 23, 1899), the Philippine Republic was born and inaugurated with General Emilio Aguinaldo taking his oath of office as President of the First Philippine Republic. On August 1, 1973, then President Ferdinand Marcos signed a decree declaring Barasoain Church as a national landmark. (source: National Historical Commission of the Philippines)

It is fun, from my point of view the Barasoain church is one most historical place i ever been and i have a blast just giong their taking some pictures, thinking how they preserve the beauty of the church in all this years. but theirs is a side effect that we did`nt go at museum because we don`t have much time. so i recommend the you must visit the  Barasoain Church and Museum to gain some new knowledge.

How to go to Barasoain church

Are you a commuter going to Barasoain church? No problem. I can show you how to get yourself there based on own experience. I have 5 options to give you if you are coming from SM North Edsa, Trinoma, Cubao, Quezon Avenue Station and, Monumento.

• SM North Edsa UV Express Station – it is located in front of the SM Annex along the road. The fare is P60. You need to check if the vehicle is going to Malolos. Tell the driver to drop you by Malolos crossing.
• Trinoma UV Express Station – it is located at the main parking lot of Trinoma. You can see lots of sign boards of different places. You need to find Malolos. The fare is P60 as well.  If you are a first timer in Manila and you are having a hard to locating it. It never hurts to ask someone about “UV Express Terminal in Trinoma.” Again, just tell the driver to drop you by Malolos crossing.
• Cubao Baliwag Transit Bus Station – it is located in EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City Metro Manila. If you took the MRT, you need to drop yourself by Cubao station. The MRT and LRT intersection indicates that you are closer to the Baliwag Transit Bus Station. The road intersection indicates it as well. When you ride the bus, it is better to sit near the driver so you are updated about your exact location. The fare is P58.  The unloading station is before the flyover. Buses are not allowed to unload at Malolos crossing. So you need to walk until you reach Malolos crossing.
• Centris Station for UV Express – it is located at Quezon Avenue MRT station. When you are standing in front of the Centris Mall, the terminal is on the right side. You can see a couple of vans there. The exact fare is P60. Look for a van going to Malolos and tell the driver to drop you by Malolos crossing.
• Monumento Victory Liner Bus Terminal – it is located at 713 Rizal Ave. Ext., Caloocan, Philippines. The bus station is near LRT Monumento station. And, the Victory Mall is the nearest mall from the bus station.  People who are falling in line inside the yellow bars are most likely to go to Malolos or Pampanga. If unsure, it never hurts to ask. The fare for this trip is P53. Just drop yourself by before the Malolos fly over because that’s the best option for you. Then walk until you reach the crossing.
• The next vehicle you need to ride is a Jeepney with a sign board of “Derecho”, “Derecho Bayan” or “Karatig.” Or simply ask the traffic enforcer in Malolos crossing about the Jeepney to ride going to Barasoain church. The fare is P8.50. You can also ride a tricycle however, it is not recommended since the fare is much higher. I think it is around P20-30 from Malolos crossing to Barasoain church.

Barasoain Church and Museum

Malolos, Bulacan

Museum Schedule: Tuesday - Sunday

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance Fee: Free

LORD OF THE IRON HILLS

Billy Connolly, a 74 Years old Scottish, a well-known British actor, Musician, Comedian, Playwright and TV personality who has won the hearts of millions through his exceptional contribution in the world of entertainment. His well known for his observational sense of comedy, executed in his own idiosyncratic mannerism, he has often become the topic of controversy, exaggerated by the media. He started off his career as a welder in the shipyards of Glasgow but soon became well-known as a folk singer. Later on he indulged himself into full-fledged comedy and established himself as an ace comedian with passing time. He has a keen interest in football and is a patron of national association of bikers with disability.

Billy worked in oil platform in Nigeria till 1966, before fully concentrating in folk singing. He was a duet singer with Tam Harvey in the Humble bums. In 1972, he came to fame as a solo singer with the release of Billy Connolly Live, after which he released numerous albums of his own. In 1975, he joined the well-known TV show Parkinson, and during the late 70s he started making television appearances as well. He continued with his musical journey at the same time with the release of some of his music albums like words and music, The Bin Yin and Anthology during this period. He has also penned down plays like ‘Red Runner’, ‘When the Hair Was Long and The Time Was Short’ in the ‘70s.By the 80s, he was a well-known face and started getting offers from movies as well. He appeared in Television movies like Blue Money, Weekend in Wallop, and several other talk-shows and documentaries. His first movie was “Water” in 1985 and after that there was no looking back. However, he continued to release his albums like ‘Wreck on Tour, ‘In concert’ and others. In 2000s, he continued doing television movies like Prince charming, and documentaries like Overnight, and continued releasing several DVDs for his fans. His comedy timing was impeccable and he was considered to be one of the greatest stand-up comedians of his time from 2007 to 2010. Due to health issues, he reduced his professional assignments by 2010 but still continues to work in movies and appeared in films like The Hobbit and Brave.

COCO MARTIN HAS A LITTLE INTEREST IN LOVE

Coco martin is thinking a little thing about his love-life and interest in love. His focusing on showbiz and he said that (In the age of 40 that will certainly I thinking about his love interest). But now his thinking more of his career, family and life in the world showbiz. 

REMEMBERING MY PAST

THE FORGOTTEN MOMENT 

BY

CATACUTAN JOSEPH ANGELO H.

YUI

I think this is good bye

BEUFORD

Yes i think so

( making a sad face and speechless)

YUI 

Hey don`t make a that we see each other again and we can chat each

( giving a motivating words)

BEUFORD

I know so good bye then

( looking confidence )

YUI

Yes good bye

NOTE: this is the saddest moment in my life, the time of moving up in grade 10 I`m sorry. i just don`t feel like sharing in the public and i am very shy went it comes to the saddest moment in my life

pay phone

Sometimes I need to make some calls but I can't even use this phone of mine.

I live in a quiet town and my neighbors have a party line.

People are always squeaking on their phones and I've had enough.

When I ask the people to hang up, they tell me to get stuffed.

Sometimes when I need to make an important calls but I'm out of luck.

Everyone are gossiping all day long and that really sucks.

When I asked them to stop gossiping, their hubbies broke down my door.

They each took turns teasing me and I always ended up alone.

Even my friend getting in the Frye

Laughing at the corner to see you pay

Not even once or twice to help you

Just don`t bother asking

Next time don`t pick up the phone

Leave me alone, I want to be alone

For once, listen to me and understand me

Please just this once

lawless

The pair of shoes, scuffed and worn stood sentinel at the door,

 (Characters name and the narrator speaks)

First of all let me introduce to you of the seven deadly sins lawless the vampire of greed,

And The Princess of Dalaran Ophelia

A Guardians or should I say an observers who stand to know everything and want to learn more

 about the world. But he didn’t know where he is and what he is, on the other hand she know

who she is and what  She is. The two sometime argue about themselves to what they are doing

and even their dreams ,They keep seen them as a person who want to know the world.

(Greed)

I dint know what to do now, but if it’s a dream please pinks me Ophelia

(Ophelia head butt Jason)

Awwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Ophelia)

Are you happy now

(Greed)

No I am not

(The two still arguing)

(Narrattor)

Little by knowing the two actually a person not a shoes but a human being trap in their dreams

That wish they can meet in person. But in the realm of dreams many of their dream became a

Reality to them no just one but many dreams. All about them talking about peace and prosperity

In their country.

After a long journey in the dream realm they finally awoke themselves, but the two of them want

To find each other like a magnet that want to attract in each other. They asked many people if

They know who`s that person was. The a long awaited meeting by the two and finally they know

Each other and start talking.

(Ophelia)

Hey it`s you, I finally come to see your face in person

(Greed)

Yeah same here but I suggest that we talk in private. So what place can we talk?

(Ophelia)

Okay how about that café you okay with that

(Greed) nod

(The two start walking in the café and the music play in the background was Fur Elise)

(Narrator)

The now finally talk, laugh, have fun, and finally share their feelings.

Many year have come the two have made a strong relationship and now they stay strong

In their path just like a sentinel who guard his king to end of his day.

So this is my story what`s yours I know my story is too short but I can`t really express it, that’s

Why I am sorry.