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Lisa Ongpin Periquet, The Philippine STAR

Author Lisa Periquet loves to tour places in the Philippines, visiting old houses and sampling local food delicacies. She believes in the preservation of Philippine cultural heritage, especially the adaptive reuse of heritage structures. Lisa is also one of the founders of the contemporary art fairs Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park.

History

Binondo: The bustling hometown of my ancestors

January 29, 2025

History

Finding history on Ongpin street

January 26, 2025

History

Iloilo, heritage, and culture: For the third time, with feeling

December 1, 2024

History

Finding history & piety in Caysasay Church

November 3, 2024

History

Old Town Taal: A hop, skip, and jump away from Manila

October 26, 2024

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Sariaya: A town of heritage enthusiasts

May 25, 2024

ACCESSORIES

Chronicling a passionate journey into the world of Philippine heritage jewelry

April 17, 2024

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

The houses that sugar built  

January 21, 2024

Art

Chasing after Philippine artifacts in Madrid

December 25, 2023

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

The Alejandrino-Medina house in Arayat: A family’s traditions rooted in the community

April 22, 2023

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

A Glimmer of Europe in the Philippines: Andres Luna de San Pedro

November 12, 2022

History

The enduring legacy of Talisay’s Balay ni Tana Dicang

October 1, 2022

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Bacolod’s Daku Balay: A rare link to the past

September 3, 2022