Aurora A.

Quezon Elementary

School

Narrative
Report
Educational Tour 2014

EMILIO AGUINALDO
SHRINE

As the Philippines National Shrine, the Aguinaldo Shrine

is the ancestral house of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the
president of the First Philippine Republic. This became
the place where the proclamation of the Republic of the
Philippines was made, where the independence of the
Philippines
from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898.

Aguinaldo Shrine was transformed into a museum shows

exhibits of memorabilia of Emilio Aguinaldo. A
hologram depicting Aguinaldo can be seen.
The old sword of Gen. Aguinaldo, before he got the
sword of Gen. Aguirre in 1896. This was designed by
Gen. Jose Ignacio Pawa and forged in Kawit Cavite.

The Aguinaldo House in Kawit is the most visited and

well-restored national landmark in the Cavite. Designed
by a patriot and self-made architect, the sprawling
structure along the old royal highway was bequeathed by
General Emilio Aguinaldo in 1963 as his architectural
and historical legacy to the Filipino people.

The extensive ground of the Aguinaldo Shrine covers a

lot area of about 5,000 square meters, with lush trees and
tropical plants. It has been said that the Aguinaldo
garden was at one time tended by a Japanese gardener
who turn out to be an Imperial Army officer during
World War II.
A bronze figure of General Emilio Aguinaldo riding a
horse proudly stands in front of the ancestral house.

An Oath Taking of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo & Gen

Mariano Trias, Aguinaldo and Trias are sworn into office
as president and vice president, respectively of the
revolutionary government in the convent of Sta. Cruz de
Malabon on March 23, 1897.

This samurai sword with a sheath was presented to

General Aguinaldo in the 1930s by former Japanese
Premier Inukai on behalf of Emperor Hirohito

A carrying case use by Gen. Aguinaldo during camping

and a brown leather shoes.
The mansion has three sections the main house, the
tower, and the family wings. The ground floor of

A replica of the cannon used at the battle of Binakayan

Kawit Cavite.

The second floor is crowded with fine antique furniture,

photos and paintings of Emilio Aguinaldo and his
family. A Portrait of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.

Flag Draped over the casket of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

during the funeral on Feb 16, 1964.

On the east wing are three bedrooms for the generals

three daughters Cristina Suntay, Maria Poblete and
Carmen Melencio, and their portrait with Gen Emilio
Aguinaldo.

At the other side of this second floor the room of the

widowed Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and his second wife
Maria Agoncillo, in it are found a secret passageway.
The hat rack near the second floor entrance is a secret
door leading to this bedroom, behind his closet is a wide
opening, inside the bathroom a floor panel and a door
lead to the swimming pool.

The patio at the end family wing was humorously named

by the General as Galeria de los Pecadores for it is in
this hall of sinners where subversive plots were said to
have been planned. The intimate venue is also preferred
by its residents for sharing of secrets and even courtship.

Located on the second floor is the grand hall, a large

meeting room where from its historic front window, the
Declaration of Independence was read. The ceiling of
this room is adorned with a relief map of the Philippines.

At the back of the house is where General Emilio

Aguinaldo was laid to rest. The general died on February
1964 at the age 0f 94.

The Davao crocodile Park all started from the

fascination of the owner, Mr. Philip Dizon, to Saltwater
and Freshwater Crocodiles. He did not think of it as a
lucrative business until he learned that crocodiles are
raised in United States not just for public viewing but as
well as for production of leather purposes. It was in
November 1995 when the government has given the
ownerthe accreditation and permit to operate the 1st
Davao Crocodile Park. 10 years later , on August 18,
2005, the world-class Davao Crocodile Park was opened
with the help of the consultant Dr. Gilbert Buenviaje.
The Davao Crocodile Park Inc. is owned and operated
by a group of businessmen headed by Mr. Sonny Dizon,
a resident of Davao City.
The Davao Crocodile Park is an establishment that
showcases a state of the art crocodile farming system
in the Philippines. It has the most recent crocodile farm
design equipped with modern facilities and equipments.
The presence of other exotic animal species like raptors,
monkeys, bearcats, snakes, birds, and other reptiles
makes it one of the most desired tourist destinations in
Davao. The purposes of this Davao Crocodile Park are
as follows:
Tourism
Public viewing and entertainment
Venue for educational tours
Promotion of public awareness through regular
lectures
Conservation of crocodiles and other wildlife
animals and
Acts as a field laboratory for students in Biology,
Zoology, Animal Science and Veterinary
Medicine as well as for wildlife animal
enthusiasts.

THE STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY OF

DAVAO CROCODILE PARK
The Incubator Room
At Davao Crocodile Park, the eggs are taken from the
nest within 24 hours of their being laid, and placed into
an incubator. This ensures a better hatching rate than
possible in the actual nest.
The incubator room is air conditioned, and is totally
enclosed with two security doors. It has a footbath and a
lavatory for disinfections. Aseptic measure is strictly
imposed to avoid contaminating the eggs.

The Nursery Room

The nursery room is provided with nursery pens made
up of fiberglass. Half of the floor area in each nursery
pen has a sloping area of about 450 angle.

and learn about how the animal body works and looks
when the flesh is stripped away.
In the Crocoseum, you can also watch the 50-year-old
Saltwater Crocodile Exhibit/Display. This is also the
place where you get to explore and know the forests and
caves of the Philippines via the Philippine Eagle
Interactive Gallery.
The Operating Room

For 25 years, Davao Crocodile Park has been developing

an educational program through interaction as their way
of disseminating awareness to the viewing public. With
their mission to spread this educational awareness, they
have found their way here in Manila and established The
Crocodile Park.
This park aims to provide wildlife experience and build
enduring relationships between people and wildlife by
creating a balanced ecosystem. Crocodile experts will
orient you on all the interesting facts about crocodiles
including their natural habitat, life cycle, feeding habits
and more.

Experience the unexplored wonders of forest and Bat

Cave, Skeletal System of Brahminy Kite, Cow, Goat,
snake, lizards, marine species, civet cats, and Bat - all
found at the Crocoseum
Known as the Crocoseum, short for Crocodile
Parks Museum, the main exhibit of the park was the
brainchild of park owner Philip Dizon. He got the term
from naturalist Mr. Virgilio Pedo, Jr. who works at
Crocodile Park Manila. In this exhibit, viewers can enjoy
an anatomical safari, meaning that they get to explore

look like their doing a certain dance. Saltwater

crocodiles could leap up on water surface up to 6 feet.

Crocodile Frenzy
Crocodile frenzy is basically the feeding of the juvenile
crocodiles. These are crocodiles at the age of two to
three years old having the length of three to five feet. In
this show, an animal caretaker goes inside the pen to
feed the crocodiles. In effect, the crocodile runs after the
caretaker for food. Watch our crocodiles frenzy as they
chase our caretaker for food.

Crocodile Encounter
Pangil Enounter or the Giant crocodile encounter is one
of the highlights of Crocodile parks regular weekend
show wherein it showcases how aggresive they are and
how a crocodile would react once their teritory is being
intrude.
More Shows, More Fun Activities
Today, the park has improved and expanded to include
other shows and exhibits aside from the Crocoseum.
Regular park shows include an Interactive Wildlife
Encounter tour, Tightrope Walking, Crocodile Dancing,
Crocodile Feeding, and Super Bird Show.
Crocodile Dancing
Crocodile dancing showcases and higlights the leaping
ability of the crocodiles. During the presentation, they
use their strong tail to propel themselves up, making it

The Butterfly House, Insectariums, an Ostrich MiniFarm and Mini-Petting Zoo plus a new baby creature on
the way in the form of Marine World.

Wildlife Encounter
Wildlife encounteris the show wherein the visitors are
given the chance to interact with our exotic petable
animals and given the opportunity to take pictures with
it. During this show, the animal keeper is able to
converse with the guest and explain to them the animals
role in the ecosystem.The keeper can also explain the
things that we can do for these animals.

Because of their extraordinary crocodile educational

show, wildlife facilities and minds-on/hands-on
interactive science exhibit, The Crocodile Park has
stretched their knowledge towards other species through

The Exploreum is a total immersion experience

that will stimulate curiosity and inspire science
learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable
experiences, because we value science as an
indispensable tool for understanding our world
and enriching peoples lives.
All new interactive exhibits, will cover a wide
range of topics related to life on Earth and the
fundamental nature of the cosmos. Youll be
exposed to bold science and fun learning
experiences in an eye-opening, awe-inspiring
environment that will include 3D holograms,
realistic wax models, virtual reality simulations,

optical illusions, detailed replicas, entertaining

games, audiovisual presentations, and more.
Spark your imagination and indulge your
curiosity at the Exploreum.

all make the audience feel as if the stars and

planets are right in front of them.

Exploreum is Science on a Sphere, a six-foot

diameter globe where animated images of the
atmosphere, oceans, and land are projected on.
With over a hundred installations around the
world, it has finally found its way to the
Philippines. Learning about atmospheric storms,
climate change, and ocean temperature is sure
more fun through the Science on a Sphere.

The Exploreum also houses the Planetarium, the

countrys only full dome theatre. With its 180degree digital screen and using the Digi-star 5, a
best-selling operating system for full dome
theatres, the 158-seater Planetarium is perfect
for a kids first-time movie experience,
especially with shows such as Journey to the
Stars, We are Astronomers, Timespace,
The Zula Patrol, Down to Earth, and One
World One Sky: Big Birds Adventure that will

360-degree full-dome theater video with digital graphics and

sounds.

PLANETARIUM
Journey to the Stars
Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the
ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen
visualizations of physics-based simulations, the dazzling
new Journey to the Stars launches visitors through space
and time to experience the life and death of the stars in
our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun.

We Are Astronomers
We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration,
technology and dedication required to answer the
unresolved questions of the universe.

Timespace
TimeSpace transports audiences across the universe over
14 billion years to see and experience the Big Bang, the
doom of the dinosaurs, the sudden appearance of
Halleys Comet in the Yucatn sky, Apollo 11s lunar
landing and mans first steps on the Moon, and a leap
into the future to 3001. Produced entirely at Americas
First Planetariumthe only museum in the world with
two full-size planetarium theaters.

Zula Patrol: Under the Weather

When the Zula gang accidentally hurts Gorgas feelings,
he leaves planet Zula to find a new home. Interplanetary
villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into stealing
weather from other planets so he can become ruler of the
universe. The ZPers find out and go after him in the
process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and
interplanetary. Based on the award-winning PBS TV
series.

Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

In their latest fulldome adventure, The Zula Patrol takes
a rollicking ride into the past to save Earth from almost
certain disaster!
In the process, our heroes discover all about the
formation and development of Earth and the life forms
who call it home. The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth is
based on the award-winning TV series, The Zula Patrol,
now reaching 300 million households worldwide.

Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that
humankind has ever undertaken.
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an
astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer
space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we
subject Chad our test astronaut, to everything that
space has to throw at him.

Wonders of the Universe

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting
Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years
in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this
breathtaking excursion youll witness the formation of
galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae
and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your
travels continue, youll fly deep into our own Milky Way
galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour
through the solar system.

One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure

Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street
to the Moon, where they discover how different it is
from Earth. One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle
of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars
twinkle over Sesame Street. Children attending the show
can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and
counting the time it takes the sun to set. One, World, One
Sky is a production of Adler Planetarium, Sesame
Workshop, Beijing Planetarium, and Liberty Science
Center and was produced with major support from the
National Science Foundation.

The Human Adventure

Sight, sound, smell, perceptionthe human body and the
systems that help us relate to the world around us is a
fascinating machine. Spend some time at The Human
Adventure and learn more about your own brain and the
different organs that make up the entire body.

Cyberville
Explore the growing world of technology that is all
around you. CyberVille features robots, solar powered
devices, local inventionsa one-of-a-kind, hands-on
exhibit that makes complex technology user-friendly and
easy to understand.

Connect

Connect investigates all the ways we express ourselves:

written, spoken, gestural, symbolic, electronic, digital
and more, from totem poles to texts. Explore the origins
and history of human language and learn about the
physics behind some of the communication technology
we use today.

Space Camp
Experience the cosmos like never before. Let your
imagination soar as you explore meteorites from Mars,
black holes, cosmic rays, and more, making Space Camp
a truly out-of-this-world experience.

The Living Earth

Forged from fire and ice, formed by floods, volcanoes,
asteroids and earthquakes, our planet tells a dynamic
geological story. What are mega-tsunamies? What
happens in the Bermuda Triangle? With a visit to The
Living Earth, peel back time like layers of rock to reveal
the origins of the place we call home.

The Discovery Room

Young scientists can get hands-on with science in the
Discovery Room. We provide a range of interactive
exhibits that allow you to experiment with the different
properties of matter as well as explore the ways in which
simple machines work.

Science Park
Science Park is the learn-through-play space for kids and
kids-at-heart. Here, they can play with shapes, sounds,
and colors. Enriched with hands-on experiences, its sure
to engage their natural curiosity and encourage
exploration.
Zoom
Explore all the most fascinating aspects of how
humankind has flown, soared, chugged and sped
throughout the years. Climb aboard a racecar, learn more
about submarines, and find out how transportation
shaped our lives, landscapes, culture, and communities.

The Natural World

Discover the connections between all life forms with a
trip down The Natural World. Get in-depth info about
amazing flora and fauna, including carnivorous plants,
the worlds smallest animal, and how insects talk to
each other.

FORT
SANTIAGO

One of the most important historical sites in

Manila, Fort Santiago was built by the Spanish
conquistador Miguel Lpez de Legazpi as a
defensive fortress designed to protect the newly
formed city of Manila. It is a key feature of the
famous Walled City of Manila, which is referred
to as Intramuros.

at the entrance of the Citadel

Jos Rizal, considered a national hero in the

Philippines, was imprisoned at Fort Santiago
before his execution in 1896, as were countless
others. It played a role in the citys penal and

defense system all the way up to World War II,

and has been occupied by: the Spanish, free
Filipinos, the US (the Stars and Stripes were
raised there in 1898), and the Japanese Imperial
Army.

Today, this beautiful, 16th century structure is

home to a shrine dedicated to Rizal, which
includes an eerie set of footprints painted onto
the street outlining the great mans final steps as
he was led to his death. That said, its not a
particularly macabre destination, despite its long
and sordid history. It is frequented by both
foreign visitors and locals seeking a pleasant
afternoon of leisure with family and friends.
While there, be sure to check out the Intramuros
Visitors Center, which gives an overview of the
various other attractions in the district.

Intramuros is the Latin word that means

within the walls thus Intramuros is known as
the Walled City. It is also known as the
original Manila for it was the countrys capital
during the late 16th century Spanish colonial era.
The Philippines at that time was the most distant
point of the empire of Madrid in the Far East.
Intramuros was built and erected as defensive
walls to protect the city from foreign invasions
which were very vigorous at that time.

inside the 16th Century Fort

Arch of Fort Santiago is marked by St. James

the Great. I was amazed that a great artist of
Pampanga, Wilfredo Layug of Betis, did the
wood carving.

As shown, Jose Rizal before his final hours. Jose

Rizals last foot prints in Fort Santiago started
here (in this cell)

Jose Rizals Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail in

Fort Santiago
To commemorate the centennial of Dr. Jose
Rizals martyrdom, the National Centennial
Commission and the Department of Tourism
have included Rizals shoeprints embedded in
the pavement and placed markers in areas where
he passed on his way to Bagumbayan from his
cell in Fort Santiago. Marking his last walk to
martyrdom, this centennial freedom trail
memorializes his brave path to martyrdom in the
early hours of December 30,1896 and
symbolizes the birth of Filipino nation. Fort
Santiago

The last steps of Jos Rizal before his execution

Rizal Shrine inside Fort Santiago has a museum

Museum of Jose Rizal (Dambana ni Rizal)

Inside Fort Santiago

This cross marks the final resting place of

approximately 600 Filipinos and Americans who
were victims during February 1945.

These are the famous GOMBURZA martyr

priests Gomez, Burgos and Zamora

Former President Elpidio Quirino was in-captive

in this building for 16 days when he was still a
senator in 1943.
The famous Kalesa. There are many of these
all over Intramuros, Manila. Its so relaxing to
ride in one while exploring around Intramuros.

Outside Fort Santiago, youll see some buildings

and structures designed and built in the 15th and
16 century when Manila was under the Spanish
supremacy. Some buildings are still named in
Spanish up to now.

QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE

The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national

park and a national shrine located in
Quezon City, which became the capital of
the Philippines from 1948 to 1976.
Quezon City was founded by and named
after Manuel L. Quezon, the president of
the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
What more other structure then, would best
grace its skyline than a monument to its
founder and namesake? At the heart of the
city stands the Quezon Memorial Shrine,
which serves as the final resting place of
one of the country's greatest leaders.
The Quezon Memorial Shrine can be found
inside the Quezon Memorial Circle, a site
originally intended for the construction of a
national capitol. The advent of the Second
World War effectively ended the plan and
the area was instead set aside for a
monument to Quezon. A national design
contest was held for the monument and the
winning entry was that of Federico S.
Ilustre.
Quezon Memorial Shrine

The structure rests on a base in the shape of

an equilateral triangle measuring 50 meters
on each side. From the center rises three
pylons representing the three main
island groups of the Philippines- Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao. The pylons rise
up to a height of 66 meters. Quezon was
aged 66 when he died. Atop each pylon
rests a statue of a mourning angel holding a

wreath of sampaguita, the national flower

of the Philippines. Part of the structure is
made out of Carrara marble. The sides of

the base are lined with bas reliefs depicting

significant events in Quezon's life, as well
as in Philippine history.

The park is planted with several forest trees

which provides abundant shades to the
people who spent long hours on weekdays
and on weekends. Among the parks regular
habitus are fitness buffs that do their
jogging, brisk walking and strolling and
biking on trails meant for those activities.

There are several interesting spots inside

the park such as playgrounds, bicycle
rentals, Chess Plaza, Remote Control Car
Racetrack, Rock Climbing Facility,
Butterfly Garden and the World Peace Bell.
However, the most interesting of all would
be the Quezon Memorial Shrine.

to help you go around .. directional signages are

visible

Quezon Memorial Circle is among the

largest of the several Quezon City parks
together with the La Mesa Dam EcoPark
and the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife
Center. Surrounding the park is the
Elliptical Road and the six national roads
that converge on it.

Quezon Memorial Shrine Museum

The Quezon Memorial Shrine Museum is

located inside the circle at the heart of the
Quezon City.

At the very center of the shrine lies the

sarcophagus containing Quezon's remains.
He was reinterred there in 1979. It is lit from
above by an oculus located in between the
pylons.

As a family man Manuel Quezon married his

cousin Aurora Aragon en route to the US as
he headed the first independence mission

when the shinyu maru docked in Hong Kong

on December 14, 1918. They proceeded to
the American Consulate where the nuptials
where held. Three days later a simple church
wedding was solemnized.

They were blessed with four children Maria

Aurora, Zenaida, Luisa Corazon Paz (died on
infancy) and Manuel Jr. Despite his busy
schedule he always took time to associate
daily with his member of his family. His
devotion and respect for Mrs. Quezon could
be compared only to his devotion and loyalty
to his people. Even in the midst of an
absorbing discussion, he would promptly ask
to be excused when notified that his wife
would like to see him or was on the
telephone line.

A museum showcases interesting collection

of photographs, plaques, personal effects and
formal clothes of the late president. Also on
display is the stately desk and table use the
Quezon during his term in office.

A set of the 1978 50-peso and 25-peso silver

coins issued by the Central Bank of the
Philippines to commemorate the 100th birth
anniversary of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon ..
Coins made at Franklin Mint in Exton
Pennsylvania, USA

President Quezon died on August 1 1944 in Saranac Lake, New York and was first buried at
Arlington Cemetery. His remains were flown home in the Philippines after 2 years July 27,
1946 and were re entered in Manila North Cemetery in August 1, 1946.

On August 19, 1978, his 100th birth anniversary, his remains were exhumed and finally laid
to rest in the granite mausoleum, the central point of the shrine.
Doa Aurora Aragon Quezon was also buried in the mausoleum with her husband.
The establishment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines is watershed in the country's
history. And the man who led the nation through this crucial phase deserves a place in every
Filipino's memory. The Quezon Memorial Shrine serves as an prominent reminder of the
great man who rests within it.