The Old Bridges of Romblon, Romblon

Out of all the provinces of Luzon Island Group, Romblon was the last one I was able to visit. Just this year (2016), in the month of August, I finally was able to see it and many of its fine beaches, and rich cultural heritage. 

Puente de Romblon. One of the still existing old bridges in the town.

Being a heritage enthusiast as I am, I was very delighted to discover while researching for our Romblon itinerary that a number of old bridges built during the Spanish and American era are still standing and intact in the small capital town of Romblon. It made me feel too much excitement because I am such a huge fan of old bridges (which prompted me to create a Facebook Group specifically focusing on the said topic, the Old Bridges of the Philippines FB Group).  

Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya

Dupax del Sur Church and Convent

Dupax del Sur is the remnant of the once large and single municipality of Dupax, the largest municipality of Nueva Vizcaya during the time it was still undivided. In 1971, Dupax was divided into two which gave birth to Dupax del Norte and Dupax del Sur, the latter retaining the seat of the old Dupax town. In 1979, further division was made when the southern barangays and sitios of both towns where merged and made into another municipality now known as Alfonso Castaneda. In the end, all the antiquity that the old Dupax has was passed on to Dupax del Sur.