Church of Santo Niño de Cebu: Oldest Church in the Philippines

This is another PhotoBlog of the churches I've been to. It was our last day in Cebu City (June 27, 2011), and we just had to visit the oldest church in the Philippines. I can't miss this one, this is like the mother of all Sto. Niño churches all over the archipelago.

Formally known as Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, founded in 1565 by Andrés de Urdaneta, an Augustinian priest. The style is obviously in baroque, with Muslim, Romanesque and neo-classical features, made with coral stones. The church was elevated by Pope Paul VI to a rank of minor basilica in 1965 and still remains under the Order of St. Augustine.

The church convent houses the image of the Santo Niño which is considered the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. This was the image that Magellan gave to Queen Juana as a gift during the baptism of King Humabon and his wife Queen Juana on 1521.

Architecture by Fr. Juan de Albarran

The grandiose facade

Below the horizon

The unknown structure in-front of the church

In twilight

The church is made of Coral stones

Light of a Million Mornings

Me lighting a candle

Next post, The Magellan's Cross.

Info credits and for more info: Basilica del Sto. Niño website and Wikipedia

STATUS: Time To Let Go

I don't see the smile you used to give to me
I don't see the same look in your eyes
I don't know why it's happening to us
I'm losing you forever so fast

It's hard to keep the pieces of a broken heart
There's no mending, there's no brand new start
Oh maybe I just have to face the truth
I'm losing you and there's nothing I can do

Maybe it's time to let go, it's time to move on
It is the time to forget what we have shared
I just have to learn gettin' over all the days
We used to say "I Love You"
I love you

Tomorrow is a lonely day that I must face
To try and get back on my feet would be a waste
For how can I truly live without your love
A life without you is not a life at all

Maybe it's time to let go, it's time to move on
Maybe it's time to forget what we have shared
Is it easy for you gettin' over all the days
We used to say "I Love You"

There are many questions
Left in my mind
I can't find the answers
Why oh why
But I know it is true, it is time to let go

It's the time to let go, it's time to move on
It is the time to forget what we have shared
I just have to learn gettin' over all the days
We used to say "I Love You"
I love you

Time To Let Go
Sung by: Sarah Geronimo feat. Mark Bautista

Charlie is Immortal

In a land where vampires are remotely seen, travelling at least, came forth an immortal. His identity lies within his dark past, dating centuries old. Living a mortal's life in the urban, not knowing he's been given this gift.

Immortality. Charlie is Immortal.

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An excerpt from the blog:

Still sweating and wobbly, Charlie gasped for air. He opened his eyes and a blurry vision stood infront of him. He backed down, submitting to his weak knees as he refocus his eyes. He then gasped. 

He gasped not in terror but in awe of beauty and amazement. 

The man in his daydream reached out his hand to him in a white knitted sweater and plaid khaki shorts then said, "Come on Charlie, hold my hand." 

Charlie hesitated but the voice, the eyes, the mouth, the angular face of the man seduced him. He held out his hand and the man hepled him up. 

"There is so much I wanted to tell you." the man said in a most endearing way.

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Floater

I can't get you off my mind
I'm addicted to the fact that you're not here
That i am needing you from afar
That, with that, you always fill my fantasies

I don't know if this is healthy
But if it really isn't, then screw it
I wanna drown into your coke
And stay there for the love of god

Truth is that i can't think right at this time
I just gotta let you know
You drove me crazy once
And that once is picking up

Do i need a shrink, hell yes, but i won't
You unintentionally did this, but don't end it
Let me float in this mess
I'm too busy being one.

STATUS: Someone Like You

I heard
That you're settled down
That you
Found a girl
And you're
Married now

I heard
That your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me", I begged
"I'll remember", you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead,
Yeah.

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday
It was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise
Of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me", I begged
"I'll remember", you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."

Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
They are memories made.
Who would have known
How bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me", I begged
"I'll remember", you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Song Title: Someone Like You
Lyrics By: Daniel Dodd Wilson/ Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Sung By: Adele