Fantastic.
This is how Joe Clemente, the owner of Ciudad Clemente, the prime resort of the Vinegar Capital of the Philippines, Paombong, Bulacan.
However, it does not only boast a huge pool and a pair of slides. There is actually more than what other people first see.
This is how Joe Clemente, the owner of Ciudad Clemente, the prime resort of the Vinegar Capital of the Philippines, Paombong, Bulacan.
However, it does not only boast a huge pool and a pair of slides. There is actually more than what other people first see.
HIDDEN REFUGE
Also known as Ciudad Clementino, the almost 75-year old refuge is seated at the heart of the town. The place features ancient relics, historical paintings and vintage walls that exhibit how wealthy the province of Bulacan is when it comes to culture and art.
“You only see the place in your skin-deep way,” said Clemente. “Kapag nakita na iyong kung ano talaga ‘yung ipinagmamalaki ko, it is something that you as a Bulakenyo will be very proud of.”
Clemente was talking about his hidden museum, which is a home to his collection of thousands of artworks from various artists.
“It is an entire collection of the artworks of famous Bulacan artists,” Clemente narrated. “The seniors, the award-winners, and the so-so artists."
Also known as Ciudad Clementino, the almost 75-year old refuge is seated at the heart of the town. The place features ancient relics, historical paintings and vintage walls that exhibit how wealthy the province of Bulacan is when it comes to culture and art.
“You only see the place in your skin-deep way,” said Clemente. “Kapag nakita na iyong kung ano talaga ‘yung ipinagmamalaki ko, it is something that you as a Bulakenyo will be very proud of.”
Clemente was talking about his hidden museum, which is a home to his collection of thousands of artworks from various artists.
“It is an entire collection of the artworks of famous Bulacan artists,” Clemente narrated. “The seniors, the award-winners, and the so-so artists."
THE STRUCTURE
The façade of Ciudad Clemente will absolutely take you back to Spanish colonial epoch, but what the public does not know is that its main structure, where the museum is located, is made up of chunks and pieces of demolished houses from various places. The other edifices, however, were developed from time to time.
“You got to have a taste,” said Clemente. “You have to be prolific in the art of architecture.”
Even the gazebos and cottages have a distinct touch of the past. Vintage, but somehow makes people feel safe. Old, but far from creepy.
The façade of Ciudad Clemente will absolutely take you back to Spanish colonial epoch, but what the public does not know is that its main structure, where the museum is located, is made up of chunks and pieces of demolished houses from various places. The other edifices, however, were developed from time to time.
“You got to have a taste,” said Clemente. “You have to be prolific in the art of architecture.”
Even the gazebos and cottages have a distinct touch of the past. Vintage, but somehow makes people feel safe. Old, but far from creepy.
NOT YET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Despite its resort being able to cater the townspeople’s crave for a swim; Clemente admitted that he is not yet ready to open his museum in public.
“Maraming gusting pumunta [dito], ayaw ko palang i-open sa public,” said Clemente. “Hindi pa ako ready for that, [but] I will go to that aspect.”
When asked why, the man answered simply, “Security.”
Clemente stated that in order for it to be open to public viewing, it has to have first security devices like CCTV and fire detectors.
“Ang mga kulang pa jan ay CCTV, fire detector, 'yung directional para kahit umakyat kayo ng sabay-sabay dun, you will just go on a certain direction,” said he. “Ngayon wala pa, mahihirapan akong magbantay.”
Clemente also said that he will open the place for business straight away after about two years, when he is fully ready.
The owner, who is also having a knowing of fashion designing, said that he is open for acquiring artworks from young artists in one condition.
“Dapat, multi-awarded siya.”
Despite its resort being able to cater the townspeople’s crave for a swim; Clemente admitted that he is not yet ready to open his museum in public.
“Maraming gusting pumunta [dito], ayaw ko palang i-open sa public,” said Clemente. “Hindi pa ako ready for that, [but] I will go to that aspect.”
When asked why, the man answered simply, “Security.”
Clemente stated that in order for it to be open to public viewing, it has to have first security devices like CCTV and fire detectors.
“Ang mga kulang pa jan ay CCTV, fire detector, 'yung directional para kahit umakyat kayo ng sabay-sabay dun, you will just go on a certain direction,” said he. “Ngayon wala pa, mahihirapan akong magbantay.”
Clemente also said that he will open the place for business straight away after about two years, when he is fully ready.
The owner, who is also having a knowing of fashion designing, said that he is open for acquiring artworks from young artists in one condition.
“Dapat, multi-awarded siya.”