This Yusay Consing Mansion, is a building of huge heritage significance in the Molo District of Iloilo City. It had for years been seriously neglected and fell into serious disrepair so much so that the property, once one of the jewels of the region, effectively became a dumping ground. And in came riding to the rescue a white knight appeared to save the once magnificent property from the wreckers ball. SM Properties bought the property and committed themselves to saving it for subsequent generations while using the property surrounding the mansion for commercial purposes. SM Properties are heroes and their work has started positively, we only wish they would admit us on the grounds to record, in our small way, this important work for posterity.

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The new 2015 HP concept presentation
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A follow-up visit to the Yusay-Consing Mansion in the Molo District of Iloilo
City on January 20th , 2015.

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When we first visited the property in early 2014,
we were not allowed onto the ground and even on
this visit the same rules were in effect – no
‘outsiders’ on the grounds. You’ll recall the place
at the time was a veritable dump, both literally &
figuratively.

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We are still trying to find the powers that be who
could make the exception for us to record the full
story of the transition of this once magnificent
property. We persist in working hard to get that done.
Nevertheless, the place has been a ‘beehive’ of
activity the past few months and the results are
indeed awe-inspiring.

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This is the sight that greeted us as we passed by
today, January 20th, 2015.
An amazing transition from public eyesore and
dumpsite to something more resembling what it
once was. You can see, in your mind’s eye, what a
beautiful place this must have been not that long
ago…

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The work done on the site is truly impressive,
in such a short time, the Developer, SM
Properties is keeping to it’s word so far and we
have no doubt that they will continue to do so.
since they are a reputable and ethical
organization we have no reason to doubt that
they will continue on a positive track.
And across Molo Plaza, St Ann’s Church, the
Feminist Church of Molo and Iloilo City sits
serenely by watching the developments on that
property and some others in the area satisfied
that these changes will make this area an even
more attractive and pleasant one in the
months and years to come.
In the meantime, we will continue to try to
contact the Developer’s local representative to
arrange access to the property so that we can
properly and effectively document the further
development of the property for you our
readers and visitors.
We’ll be back with another report for you soon!

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Your historicphilippines.com team:
Roselyn J Parrenas: my wife, my translator and the big boss, she is:
‘She Who Must be Obeyed’.
Jomarie Acallar: friend, navigator, facilitator & assistant discoverer
Fergus JM Ducharme: writer, photographer and chief discoverer
Nilo Jimeno: friend, driver, facilitator & assistant discoverer

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Thanks for being with us today!
We hope that you’ll come visit us
again sometime real soon!
The HP Team & Fergus