José María V.

Zaragoza’s place in Philippine architecture history is defined by a significant body

of modern edifices that address spiritual and secular requirements. Zaragoza’s name is
synonymous to modern ecclesiastical architecture. Â Notwithstanding his affinity to liturgical
structures, he greatly excelled in secular works: 36 office buildings, 4 hotels, 2, hospitals, 5 low-
cost and middle-income housing projects; and more than 270 residences – all demonstrating his
typological versatility and his mastery of modernist architectural vocabulary.
Zaragoza graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila in 1936, passing the licensure
examinations in 1938 to become the 82nd architect of the Philippines. With growing interest in
specializing in religious architecture, Zaragoza also studied at International Institute of Liturgical
Art (IILA) in Rome in the late 1950s, where he obtained a diploma in liturgical art and
architecture. His training in Rome resulted in innovative approaches, setting new standards for
the design of mid-century Catholic churches in the Philippines. His prolificacy in designing
religious edifices was reflected in his body of work that was predominated by about 45 churches
and religious centers, including the Santo Domingo Church, Our Lady of Rosary in Tala, Don
Bosco Church, the Convent of the Pink Sisters, the San Beda Convent, Villa San Miguel, Pius
XII Center, the Union Church, and the controversial restoration of the Quiapo Church, among
others.
Zaragoza is a pillar of modern architecture in Philippines buttressed by a half-century career that
produced ecclesiastical edifices and structures of modernity in the service of God and humanity.
Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City (Image credit: Elmer Domingo via Wikimedia Commons)
Major Works: Meralco Building (Pasig Cty), Sto. Domingo Church and Convent (Quezon City),
Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu City, Villa San Miguel, Mandaluyoung.

Graduated:
University of Sto. Tomas Faculty of Architecture
Setting/s:
1. Sto. Domingo Church
2. National Library
5. Restoration of the Quiapo Church

 Jemely
 Dean
 Raina
1st Scene National Library (Dean&Jemely)
Magkakasalubong si Jemely at Dean, magtatanong si dean kung saan yung National Library
dahil naliligaw siya tapos si Jemely doon rin pupunta so parang sabay silang pupunta doon.
Pareho silang college students Dean nagaaral sa FEU ang course niya Architecture (kunwari
lang) tapos si Fame sa FEU ang course niya (kung ano ang gusto niya) tapos kwentuan konti
tapos bye bye na.

2nd Scene Pavilion (Dean & Jemely)

Nagaaral si Dean para sa exam nila about sa national artist na si Zaragoza tapos biglang lalapit si
Jemely dahil wala ng vacant seat tapos magugulat siya kasi hindi niya akalain na si dean yon.
Tapos kamustahan, usapusap konti about sa acads, napagusapan si Zaragoza tapos nagkayakagan
sa tayuman (Chibog time  )

3rd Scene Quiapo (Dean & Jemely)

Nagsimba sa Quiapo tapos kain ng street foods sa labas
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Tapos may mga scene na magisa lang si dean tapos biglang tatabi si jemely tapos tawa tawa
ganon
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4th Scene Freedom Park (Dean, Jemely & Raina)
Magkasama si Dean at Jemely about sa National Artist tapos mapapalingon si Dean sa katabi
niya na sa Raina tapos parang slow motion yung pagturn ni Raina para bongga Tapos lagi ng
kinikwneto ni Dean si Raina kay Jemely. Tapos napapansin na si Jemely na parang hindi na siya
yung best friend ni Dean kasi lagi na niyang kasama si Raina so nagselos si ate girl kahit
masakit, supportado niya si dean kay raina hahahaha.

5th Scene Sto Domingo Church (Dean Jemely & Raina)

Kasal kunno ni Dean at Jemely tapos nandoon si Raina tapos iyak konti dahil masakit hahaah

6th Scene Pavilion (Dean & Jemely)

Katulad lang ng 2nd pero si Dean na yung magtatanong kung vancant yung seat HAHAHA
Tapos ngiti lang tapos the end.

OKAY LANG KAYA TO? HAHAHA KAJEJEMON