On a recent repors I read from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, I learned that another heritage site in Laoag is endangered of being demolished to give way for the construction of a shopping center project, according to the report was already a done deal.
LCES Gabaldon Building
This endangered historical landmark is a Gabaldon building which is part of the Laoag Central Elementary School. Some of Gabaldon buildings that can be found all over the country were built before World War II and these buildings were primarily used as a garrison by the Japanese soldiers and were converted into field hospitals by the American soldiers during the liberation.
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I visited some of these landmarks on a recent trip to the Philippines. Its such a shame that a beautiful building like this might be in danger of being destroyed. I also recently looked at Melaka Heritage Museums on a separate trip. It seems like they should be able to do something like this to the Gabaldon building. That way history can be preserved and visitors can come back and see some of their heritage. We lose more and more of our past each day.