Pasig River Casco, 19th Century Manila

Casco boats shaped movement, trade, and daily life along the Pasig River in 19th century Manila. Based on archival photographs and maritime records, this augmented reality reconstruction reintroduces river life through first person interaction.

San Pedro Macati Church and Lost Bell Tower, 1899

Seen during the Philippine American War in 1899, San Pedro Macati Church reveals its lost bell tower and layered architectural transformations. Based on archival photographs, augmented reality reintroduces the church within its wartime context.

General King’s Headquarters, San Pedro Macati, 1899

Linked to General Pío del Pilar and Brigadier General Charles King, this 1899 headquarters reflects overlapping military histories in San Pedro Macati. Based on archival photographs, augmented reality reintroduces the site within Poblacion’s present day landscape.

Parish of St. Joseph

One of Bataan's oldest surviving churches, the Parish of St. Joseph was occupied by Japanese forces in 1942 and used as an artillery emplacement targeting Mt. Samat. AR reintroduces the church within its wartime setting.

Casa Real

Originally built between 1792 and 1794, Casa Real served as the province's seat of government and later the headquarters of the Bataan Revolutionary Government. AR reconstructs the lost landmark as it appeared in early 1942.

Bataan Provincial Hospital

Newly inaugurated in 1941, the Bataan Provincial Hospital was rapidly transformed into a war hospital serving wounded military personnel and civilians. AR reconstructs its facade and explores the story of wartime medicine in Bataan.

Balanga Elementary School

A significant World War II heritage site, Balanga Elementary School became a Japanese military garrison and headquarters of Lt. General Masaharu Homma. AR reintroduces the historic Gabaldon building and the events surrounding the surrender of Bataan.

Mt. Samat National Shrine

Inaugurated on April 9, 1970, the Mt. Samat National Shrine honors the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during the Battle of Bataan. AR offers a virtual view from the Memorial Cross and explores the shrine's landscape.

Pre-War Escolta, Manila

Escolta once anchored Manila’s commercial life, defined by neoclassical architecture and dense urban activity. Grounded in archival references, VR reintroduces this lost streetscape through immersive digital environments.