Track 30th Review
Track 30th is an active park with plenty of space for fitness lovers - a jogging path, yoga and exercise lawn, fitness art, and a meditation garden with interactive art installations made of recycled materials.
Track 30th is an active park with plenty of space for fitness lovers - a jogging path, yoga and exercise lawn, fitness art, and a meditation garden with interactive art installations made of recycled materials.
This urban garden was meant to serve as a peaceful respit in the middle of a bustling city. Designed by Filipino landscape artist and wood sculptor, the late Jerry Araos, It was coined after the words "kasali ka sa kalikasan", ("you are part of nature"), pertaining to the calm and quiet of the green space's design that lets you reconnect with nature right in the city.
Terra 28th is a laid back park with art installations set in a landscaped, open space. It is a popular recreation space for those who live and/or work in the area.
The Mind Museum has something for all kids and kids-at-heart. A non-profit project of Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., it has 250 interactive exhibits told through 5 interconnected stories: The "Atom Gallery: The Strange World of the Very Small", "Life Gallery: The Exuberant Varieties of Life", "Earth Gallery: Nature Across the Breadth of Time", "Universe Gallery: The Beginning and Majesty of the Cosmos", and "Technology Gallery: The Showcase of Human Ingenuity". All of them are geared towards sparking greater curiosity and interest in science since the museum was opened to the public on March 16, 2012.
This two-storey history museum has a unique location: it is built right on top of the El Deposito underground water reservoir. It has three rooms that detail the Carriedo Waterworks established in 1882, as well as the period prior to its establishment. The museum also conducts public events such as exhibits, webeinars, and workshops.
The La Mesa Ecopark is a lush oasis in the middle of Quezon City. Covering a sprawling 33 hectares, this public park is located on the natural boundary of the La Mesa Watershed Reservation. One of the city's last forests, the park was founded by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the 1950s and opened to the public until the 1970s. It was reopened to the public in 2004, atfer having been restored through a joint effort between the MWSS and the ABS-CBN Foundation. Its existing swimming pool, bathhouse, picnic ground facilities, playground, kiosks and pavilions were restored in 2003. Enhancement efforts are still under way, while keeping the park in its natural state.
The Pasig Cathedral is one of Pasig City's oldest and most important historical structures, having been founded by Augustinian friars on July 2, 1537 - coinciding with the day Pasig was founded as a town (now city). Located in Plaza Rizal, it is the mother church and episcopal seat of the Diocese of Pasig and one of the oldest structures in the city. Its architecture follows a Spanish Baroque style made with adobe blocks. An 18th century bell can also be located within the church grounds.
Source/s: The Pasig Cathedral Facebook page
This urban park in the Ortigas business district provides a patch of green for workers and professionals in the area. It connects Ruby Rd. and F. Ortigas Jr. Road and is often used as a shortcut from one road to the other. It also doubles as small events area, with a coffee shop and convenience store located within the premises.
Pasay has an interesting mix of contrasts. On one hand, it contains some of the metro's most well-preserved public spaces and brutalist structures such as the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP); on the other hand, it has a large concentration of bayside casinos, international conference centers and hotels such as those located within and near the SM Central Business Park - due to its proximity to the airport and the Manila Bay.
The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) has been a mute witness to various local and international conventions and events since it was inaugurated in 1976. Located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, its brutalist architecture was designed by Filipino National Artist for architectre, Leandro Locsin. It sits on a 12-hectare area with expansive interiors that consist of, chandelier-lit lobby, a reception Hall that can accommodate 5,000 guests, a 3,500-seat Plenary Hall, more than 30 event and meeting rooms, plus a wide range of facilities that can PICC previously served as the office of the Vice President of the Philippines until 2005.
Source/s: Business World