tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19317385272848176442024-03-13T09:35:24.764+08:00Walk with ChanWalk with Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02059323343558571032noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931738527284817644.post-73056168931956092752019-04-09T09:51:00.000+08:002019-04-18T02:47:08.460+08:00A Visit to Capas Death March Shrine<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Capas Death March Shrine</b> or <b><i lang="tl">Pambansang Dambana ng Capas</i></b> is located in Barangay Aranguren in Capas, Tarlac.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today marks the 77th anniversary of the heroic march. The site is a focus for commemorations Araw ng Kagitingan ( Day of Valor) which is an annual observance held on 9 April—the anniversary of the surrender of US and Philippine forces to the imperial Japanese forces.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Capas National Shrine" by then President Corazon C. Aquino on December 7, 1991. This was long overdue. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The area also have a 35 hectares man-made forest, but most of the trees planted were mahogany. It is good to have visited this site for at least 3 times over the past 5 years. At least 31,000 trees were planted in the memorial shrine.</span></span></div>
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smaller memorials to the countries whose nationals died at the camp:
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prisoners and deaths, together with poems for peace.</span></span></div>
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Rence Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216185732264217177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931738527284817644.post-68962155510020470522019-03-29T18:32:00.003+08:002019-03-30T21:26:54.402+08:00Good Old Panciteria Toho Antigua : Grand Dame of Philippine Restaurant<br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>Panciteria Toho Antigua </b>(now known as the New <i>Toho</i> Food Center) is incomplete when you wish to have a food tour in the world's oldest and one of the largest Chinatown in the world. </span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">The panciteria (noodle house)was founded by Manuel “Po Kong” Bautista <span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydpe791b8d9st">and his 4 Chinese friends decided to set up a place to dine-in</span> 1888. Some culinary historians are telling that it might have opened earlier around 1866 ( citation needed).</span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">After
several years, the four other business partners/ friends went back to mainland China
and the business was left to "Tai Ping". Eventually, the establishment was
handled by his 7 children. Now, the business is being run by third generation descendants Mr. Alger Wong and Ms. Kathleen Wong.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>All Time Favorite Dishes </b></span></span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Toho dishes reflect the rich diversity of Spanish,Filipino-Chinese ways of cooking and the name of the dishes. </span></span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b> </b></span></span><b>Morisqueta Tostada</b> or <b>Yang Chow Fried Rice ala Toho</b>
is one of the famed fried rice dish that one must try when you dined at
this place. This had a generous mix of peas, chicken egg, ground pork meat
and shrimps. Large serving is good for sharing between 4 to 6
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>Lumpiang Shanghai ala Toho</b>
- This is their own version of this famed dish. The lumpia ( deep fried spring
roll) had a generous combination of ground pork meat and carrot
fillings. Lumpiang Shanghai is then deep fried to perfection. This is best
partnered with their own version of chili paste with dash of calamansi
juice and soy sauce. Or their all around sauce.</span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"> Some say that it was in this restaurant that this spring roll was popularized and indigenized into the Filipino-Chinese cuisine. </span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>Pancit Guisado ala Toho</b> - The noodles were stir-fried giving it some crunch not too soggy and the noodles have thick sauce base.</span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">The
remarkable thing about the sauce is that despite the various meat parts,
vegetables like Napa cabbage, pechay and carrots that are spread all
over. The pork cutlets,pork liver, shrimp perfectly complemented the sauce. Some
people who may want a
more personalized experience can find it in New Toho as they are
flexible when it comes to choosing toppings or change some of the
topping ( like those allergic to shrimps or dislike liver). </span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>Pork Asado/ Liempo</b>
is one of the iconic dish served at this restaurant. The pork had been
smoked for a long time with additional Chinese five spice flavorings
that enhances its taste. Whenever there are big holidays like Christmas,
All Saint's Day,Chinese New Year or Chinese Ghost Month. Customer would
pre-order this as they are offered as "alay" or offerings to the
ancestors or deities. </span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Sometimes, this popular dish would be sold-out in just matter of few hours. we tend to pre-order at least a day or so during these season.</span></div>
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<b><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Origins: </span></b></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">The
restaurant got its name from Chinese- Hookien word " <i>To- Ho</i>" meaning good enough while the word "Antigua" from Spanish word "Ancient" which the owner wanted its patrons </span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">to remember things whose qualities have proven their value for over long period of time, which can last for eternity. </span><br />
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<b><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Panciteria To Ho Antigua</span></b><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"> eventually reign supreme a</span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">t <b>Calle San Jacinto</b> (now Tomas Pinpin street).</span> The panciteria is
near Calle Escolta,Calle </span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="st">Dasmariñas, Plaza Santa Cruz</span> and within Binondo district which were considered as financial
district during Spanish, American, Japanese occupation and up to the
early republic era. </span></div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">This was also featured in Jose Rizal’s “Noli Me
Tangere”. The restaurant still exists over a hundred years after Rizal
wrote the novel. </span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"> </span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Old timers would sometimes refer this as Antigua Toho.</span>Distant relatives also recalls that, The place was a hangout place for many well-known Filipino-Chinese newspaper writers (1950's to mid- 1970's),who would try to get some insider scoop with the latest ( gossip / tsismis) among the community.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="st"><i>Binondo Fireworks Firecrackers Lovers Organization</i> Inc. Chairperson Ralph Soriano together with the group</span><br />
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<b><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Friendly Competitors </span></b><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">When
<b> Panciteria San Jacinto</b> opened just few meters away in 1894. This
created some friendly rivalry between both restaurants. ( somewhat like
Jollibee and Mcdonald type of rivalries today). Distant relatives who reside few blocks away, (old timers in Binondo) told us that some of the cooks and kitchen staffs were lured into working at the restaurant came from Toho. </span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">The old panciteria also
burned down in 1984. </span></span><br />
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">Mr. Benjamin Leung proprietor of <b>Wah Sun</b> / <b>Sun Wah</b> u</span><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st">sed to worked as a waiter </span>at Panciteria Toho Antigua
before opening his own restaurant in Santa Cruz in the mid- 1950's. Mr. Leung acquired some cooking techniques, recipes,management style of his own. </span></div>
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<b>Camaron Rebosado</b>/ <b>Battered Shrimp</b> - Deep fried shrimp coated in simple batter is another perfect dish. Simple and tasty.</div>
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<span class="yiv0008510170ydpc59cd91fyiv3693847657ydp598a6542st"><b>Pinsec Frito </b>-This
is a good appetizer dish while waiting for the main course. The wanton
wrapper had some ground pork filling then deep fried in hot oil. </span></div>
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Philippine heroes like Gat Andres Bonifacio, Lakambini ng Katipunan Gregoria de Jesus
favorite was the pork asado and other dishes. Dr. Jose Rizal's favorite
Yang Chow Fried
Rice, Lumpiang Shanghai and Pancit Guisado. While popular actress Kathy
dela Cruz, Fernando Poe Sr., Fernando Poe Jr., Senator Quintin Paredes, Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., Panchito,Chiquito, Leopoldo Salcedo, Ms. Camile and Mr. John Pratts are just some of the popular celebrity
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Other
local politicians includes Mayor Arsenio Lacson,Ramon Bagatsing, Alfredo S. Lim have also dined at this restaurant.</div>
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less than Five Philippine presidents have eaten at this restaurant namely
Manuel L. Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Manuel Roxas, Carlos Garcia and
Ferdinand Marcos.<br />
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second floor is good venue place for family gatherings,weddings,
debuts, product launching and can accommodate between 80 to 120 sit-in
guests. There is a separate restrooms the second floor and an air-conditioned place. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To Ho Panciteria Antigua circa February 4, 1953 </td></tr>
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During the restaurant heydays,whenever there were championship meet of BAA and Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association ( MICAA). San Miguel Beermen under coach Ignacio" Ning"
Ramos and the Utex Wranglers together with their supporters celebrated their court victories by dining at this place. <br />
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Same story with athletes from NCCA,UAAP, Toyota and Crispa players would be spotted dining at the restaurant. <br />
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The wooden restaurant had
suffered another set back in 1984,when fire destroyed almost all the
memorabilias leaving only few photos and an old cash register.<br />
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It was eventually rebuilt along, hence having posted “new” in New Toho Food Center. Most of the chairs,tables and fixtures would be in this time period. One could not physically see the authentic 19th century ambiance,except for the popular dishes that people would cherish.<br />
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This restaurant is also listed under popular restaurant app <b>Zomatoph</b> and <b>Tripadvisor</b>. </div>
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<b>Address: 422 -424 Tomas Pinpin street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines </b></div>
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<b>Operations: Monday to Saturdays</b><br />
<b>Operating hours:</b> 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.</div>
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<b>Sundays: </b>9:00 am to 2:00 pm </div>
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<b>Contact : </b>(02) 241-4208, (02) 242-0294<br />
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<b>Branch :<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> #16
Presidents Ave., BF Homes, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="LrzXr">Parañaque</span> City (tel: 820-0668 to 69, open 10
AM - 10 PM) and at the second floor of SM City BF, also in </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="LrzXr">Parañaque</span> City. </span></b></div>
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<i>Sources and Bibliographies:</i></div>
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<i>Personal interview with the descendants of the restaurants</i></div>
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<i>interview with relatives and friends living in Chinatown </i></div>
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<i>Noli Me Tangere</i></div>
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Rence Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216185732264217177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931738527284817644.post-59386555230340904512019-03-28T11:43:00.000+08:002019-04-18T02:39:41.771+08:00Elysian 727 Private Garden and Pool<b>Elysian 727</b> is a private garden, venue place and it had swimming pool which overlooks North Caloocan and nearby areas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elysian 727 along General Luis Malinis street , Barangay Caybiga, Caloocan City</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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This was a private house with sprawling garden and the owners decided to open a part of the garden area and swimming pool for the general public. This is also near Mindanao Avenue extension intersection. <br />
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The private garden, resort is ideal for birthday, weddings, baptism, swimming parties, outdoor shoot, team building, family outings, corporate events among others.<br />
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There are also some local film outfits which had done some segment shooting within the private resort. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">swimming pool which overlooks North Caloocan at day time</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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There is an ample parking space within the private garden which can accommodate between 70 to 100 people at any given time. Discounted rate is at Php 10,000 to Php 15,000 with the use of swimming pool, outdoor shower, cabana, outdoor parking, garden area, tables and chairs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming pool with sunset at the horizon </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">parking space and rooms </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">manicured garden with mango trees, traveler palm, cycad revoluta </td></tr>
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<b>Address: 727 General Luis Street, Barangay Caybiga<br /> Caloocan, Philippines 1420</b><br />
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<b>Contact: </b><b>0998 555 5619</b>Rence Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216185732264217177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931738527284817644.post-26796534011073444162019-03-28T02:51:00.001+08:002019-03-28T05:28:32.893+08:00Hidden Gems of General Luis Malinis Street<b>General Luis Malinis</b> is an important street which is between 8.89 to 9 kilometers long. It connects several vital towns and cities in northern part of Metro Manila. This used to be known as <b>Novaliches- Polo</b> road which connects Novaliches town proper (poblacion) and ends in Malinta,Polo ( now known as Valenzuela city). Polo used to be part of Bulacan. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Novaliches and General Luis Malinis street marker </td></tr>
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<b>History </b><br />
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General Luis Malinis was a close aide and confidant of General Emilio Aguinaldo who was killed during the Battle of Novaliches around November 17 and 18, 1896. Although historical books would note that he is a native of Cavite rather than Novaliches. In memory of his heroic actions,The road was named after the courageous fighter. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tullahan/ Tulyahan/ Tuliahan river </td></tr>
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Another vital part is the interconnection of Mindanao Avenue extension, connecting Quezon City and Northern Caloocan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Link School of Caloocan </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Link School along General Luis Malinis street, Barangay Caybiga, North Caloocan </td></tr>
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<span class="LrzXr">Address : 378 General Luis Malinis street, Caloocan, 1420 Metro Manila</span></div>
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<b>Development and Widening </b><br />
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Some parts of the street is narrow with two lanes,while some parts have four lanes. Travel time from Novaliches to Malinta in the 1960's and 1970's would be between 10 minutes to 15 minutes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">goats are still seen roaming in idle subdivision lots </td></tr>
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Now, travel time can be between 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours long. With the opening of Katipunan Avenue, SB diversion road, interconnecting several private subdivisions, traffic have somewhat eases in some parts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">soon to rise a mall along General Luis Malinis corner Katipunan Avenue extension, Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Torres Village arch and Silver Link School </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>Torres Village</b> is one of the private villages which borders Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon,Novaliches,Quezon City and Barangay Caybiga, North Caloocan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mindanao Avenue extension corner General Luis Malinis street</td></tr>
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There are several well-known subdivisions, commercial buildings,warehouses and even private resorts that located within this interconnection. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sacred Heart Parish along General Luis street, Barangay Caybiga, North Caloocan </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>Sacred Heart Parish</b> is one of the more important churches located in #350 General Luis Malinis street. This is within the jurisdiction of the diocese of Novaliches.<br />
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The parish was established on October 1, 1995. According to historical records and old parishioners, the origin of the parish may be said to date back to the
Spanish times when it was a mere platformed altar on a 7×7 square meter
“Visita” with thatch roof made from light materials. The place was used for all church-related activities in the place.<br />
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It was in mid-1997 when a larger and present day church was built on a spot that were bought through a loan from the Archdiocese of Manila. The house became the parish office and rectory.<br />
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<b>Contact : 937-7773</b><br />
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