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Bakhawan Ecopark
Bakhawan Ecopark
The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220 hectares mangrove forest located in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community. The park is dubbed as the Philippines’ most successful mangrove reforestation project. The Eco-park is operated by the Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association, a group of people who aims to save and maintain mangrove.
The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220 hectares mangrove forest located in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community. The park is dubbed as the Philippines’ most successful mangrove reforestation project. The Eco-park is operated by the Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association, a group of people who aims to save and maintain mangrove.
Capitol
Capitol
Built in the year 1938 and located in Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan is the provincial capital of Aklan, an enticing and towering structure inspired by Greek architecture and Neoclassical designs, featuring eight columns towering columns, leading the gateway to the Vibrant Kalibo. Besides the fascinating structure of the building , its dome and façade had also turned it into one of Aklan’s most popular landmarks.
Built in the year 1938 and located in Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan is the provincial capital of Aklan, an enticing and towering structure inspired by Greek architecture and Neoclassical designs, featuring eight columns towering columns, leading the gateway to the Vibrant Kalibo. Besides the fascinating structure of the building , its dome and façade had also turned it into one of Aklan’s most popular landmarks.
Cathedral
Cathedral
Dated since 1213 AD. Aklan has been known as the oldest province, and in it is the oldest churches in the province, the Kalibo cathedral.
Dated since 1213 AD. Aklan has been known as the oldest province, and in it is the oldest churches in the province, the Kalibo cathedral.
Centuries ago, Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist or commonly known as Kalibo Cathedral has been moved from Numancia, 2 kilometers to the current location of the religious edifice. The church underwent reconstruction after being damaged by the 1947 earthquake. Today, Kalibo Cathedral stands in a modernized look but still serves the same purpose – as a home to the venerated Sto. Niño and a place of worship to religious advocates.
Centuries ago, Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist or commonly known as Kalibo Cathedral has been moved from Numancia, 2 kilometers to the current location of the religious edifice. The church underwent reconstruction after being damaged by the 1947 earthquake. Today, Kalibo Cathedral stands in a modernized look but still serves the same purpose – as a home to the venerated Sto. Niño and a place of worship to religious advocates.
Aklan Freedom Shrine
Aklan Freedom Shrine
Aklan Freedom Shrine was constructed to honor the 19 martyrs of the Katipunan for their courage and might. It stands along Acevedo Street. Featured on the shrine’s statue is the leader of Aklan’s Katipunan, Gen. Francisco Del Castillo, along with the 19 martyrs executed on March 23, 1897 on each of each step: Roman Aguirre, Tomas Briones, Valeriano Dalida, Domingo dela Cruz, Claro Delgado, Angelo Fernandez, Benito Iban, Candido Iban, Simeon Inocencio, Isidro Jimenez, Catalino Mangat, Lamberto Mangat, Valeriano Masinda, Maximo Mationg, Simplicio Reyes, Canuto Segovia, Gavino Sucgang, Francisco Villorente, and Gavino Yunsal.
Aklan Freedom Shrine was constructed to honor the 19 martyrs of the Katipunan for their courage and might. It stands along Acevedo Street. Featured on the shrine’s statue is the leader of Aklan’s Katipunan, Gen. Francisco Del Castillo, along with the 19 martyrs executed on March 23, 1897 on each of each step: Roman Aguirre, Tomas Briones, Valeriano Dalida, Domingo dela Cruz, Claro Delgado, Angelo Fernandez, Benito Iban, Candido Iban, Simeon Inocencio, Isidro Jimenez, Catalino Mangat, Lamberto Mangat, Valeriano Masinda, Maximo Mationg, Simplicio Reyes, Canuto Segovia, Gavino Sucgang, Francisco Villorente, and Gavino Yunsal.
Haboean
Haboean
“Queen of Philippine Fabrics,” then that simply implies that Kalibo is the queen-maker. The province of Aklan and the town of Kalibo is famous for the country’s chief and oldest producer of the piña cloth. Kalibonhon’s handmade and diligently-woven piña is considered to be in high demand among selective tourists, not only in the Philippines but also globally. The piña cloth is considered to be a product of centuries of tradition, and therefore has been created by talented Filipino designers with their bold, contemporary creations. Plenty of these in which have been exhibited in fashion shows, trade fairs abroad,and which have been worn by world leaders.
“Queen of Philippine Fabrics,” then that simply implies that Kalibo is the queen-maker. The province of Aklan and the town of Kalibo is famous for the country’s chief and oldest producer of the piña cloth. Kalibonhon’s handmade and diligently-woven piña is considered to be in high demand among selective tourists, not only in the Philippines but also globally. The piña cloth is considered to be a product of centuries of tradition, and therefore has been created by talented Filipino designers with their bold, contemporary creations. Plenty of these in which have been exhibited in fashion shows, trade fairs abroad,and which have been worn by world leaders.
Museo it Akean
Museo it Akean
Built in 1882 by Spanish officials, the museum of Aklan was originally built to be a schoolhouse for the children in nearby towns and locals, the museum used to be called as the school of the king or “Escuelahan it Hari”, it had been used in various ways, such as an auditorium or a warehouse before successfully becoming into the museum we know today.
Built in 1882 by Spanish officials, the museum of Aklan was originally built to be a schoolhouse for the children in nearby towns and locals, the museum used to be called as the school of the king or “Escuelahan it Hari”, it had been used in various ways, such as an auditorium or a warehouse before successfully becoming into the museum we know today.
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