“Once photography enters your bloodstream, it is like a disease.”— Anonymous
The Natividad Building, located along Escolta corner Calle Tomas Pinpin, is one of the most beautiful buildings along Escolta!
I cant believe that this building is more than a hundred years old. Just like Calvo Building, it is famous for its architecture which originated from France. It was designed by Filipino-Spanish architect Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau.
Regina Building, originally known as Roxas Building was designed by Andres Luna de San Pedro, son of Juan Luna.
The design combined the styles of beaux-arts.
It was a three-storey structure during the time it was built, but was later expanded into a fourth floor by Fernando Ocampo when the De Leon family bought it from the Roxases.
The building was renamed Regina Building in 1926.
FOLK 1006
“Folk 1006” refers to the people of Escolta, 1006 being Binondo’s area code. As interesting as it is, this cannot compare to the experience you’ll have within the four walls of the barbershop. Aside from their affordable, quality haircuts, the staff also engages in conversation with their customers that’ll not only leave you with a great haircut but also good stories to bring home.
They're open from: Monday to Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM; Sunday - 11 AM to 8:30 PM
Prices start at: ₱200.00 for a haircut
A gentleman should be able to get a great haircut and impeccable grooming services anywhere in the city.
How to get to Escolta?
Via LRT 1:
Get off at Carriedo Station. Walk towards Plaza Lacson (beside the Sta. Cruz Church) and across the plaza is the old Neoclassical Roman Santos Building/BPI Building. The street on the building’s right side is Escolta.
Via Private Vehicle:
Escolta’s one end is right next to Jones Bridge, and the other one is beside the Roman Santos Building, and adjacent to Plaza Lacson & Sta. Cruz Church. Secure a parking space on the Escolta street side or any place adjacent to the street. If you’re passing by Sta. Cruz area, you can park near the Plaza Lacson and from there you can go on foot to Escolta Street, which is on the right side of Roman Santos Building (BPI). Make sure that your preferred car space can really be used for parking, as the cars parked in the wrong spaces can be towed.
Via Public Transporation:
Ride a jeepney passing by Jones Bridge / Plaza Moraga or Sta. Cruz Church and get off at Escolta Street, perpendicular to Jones Bridge / Plaza Moraga at one end, and beside the Roman Santos Building (also adjacent to Sta. Cruz Church) on the other end.
