by webadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | Histo-cultural, See Biñan
The heavy roof of the mansion of the illustrious Alberto clan is made with tisa (brick tiles) which was banned in the 1880s so it is believed to have been erected way before that, perhaps two hundred years ago. The mansion was first owned by Don Lorenzo Alonso de...
by webadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | Taste Biñan
Almost every region in the Philippines has its own version of puto or rice cake, but what has come to be known as Puto Biñan is exceptional. The use of pulverized rice makes its texture and taste superior compared to others. It is fluffy yet moist, and is as big as a...
by webadmin | Aug 4, 2022 | Histo-cultural, See Biñan
Constructed by the Dominican friars, Casa Hacienda was essentially a silo for their crops as well as for its people’s taxes. This two-storey, two-century-old, perfectly symmetrical bahay na bato has since become a versatile structure that has sheltered different...
by webadmin | Aug 3, 2022 | Histo-cultural
Both José Protacio “Pepe” Rizal’s parents were well-acquainted with Biñan. As a matter of fact, his ancestors were change makers in the town. His mother, Doña Teodora Alonso who belonged to the most affluent and influential clan of Alonso de Alberto, spent her maiden...
