Argao Church ~ Senior San Miguel Church Arc Angel is over 200 years old with a magnificent painted ceiling. I was made a VIP Godparent in this church later in the week. According to church records, the church of Argao was founded on October 16, 1733. Another source says that Argao began as an encomienda, and that Argao parish was founded on May 17, 1734. The church belfry was built upon the orders Bishop of Cebu 1829 - 1840. Fr. Ignacio de Olave - was Argao’s first parish priest.
Albina Family ~ L-R Patrick, Woody, Carlos, Atan, uu, Janet and Sherra. This was taken outside
on the porch at the house in Looc, Argao.
The Municipality of Argao is located on the South eastern part of Cebu Island or Province. It is bounded
to the North by the Municipality of Sibonga; on the South by the Municipality of Dalaguete; on the West
by the Municipalities of Dumanjug, Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal and Badian; and on the east by Bohol Strait.
There is only one Highway that connects Argao to Cebu City which is approximately 66 kms.
Nipa Hut ~ The house of Woody, Wengie, Sherra and Carlos in Looc, Argao in the Philippines. The house is of Bamboo construction, bamboo can last about 15 years before needing to be rebuilt and of course is cheaper than brick. Wengie looks after the Orchids for a Doctor who owns the land who and is selling this lot shortly. This style house or hut is known as a Nipa Hut.
Lechon ~ In the Orchid farm the Albina family and Isagani prepare lechon for Xmas.
Lechon ~ A close up picture of Baboy/Pig being prepared.