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The Bahay Na Bato, the Colonial Filipino House, is an eclectic mix of Native Filipino, Spanish and Chinese influences.
In colonial Philippines, the Bahay Na Bato became commonplace. The relative of the Bahay Kubo, or "Cube-shaped" house, the Bahay Na Bato used native know-how and materials, with influences from Spain, China, and Europe. Here is a brief introduction on the evolution of the Bahay Na Bato.
In the 16th century, when Spanish rule introducted the west to the Philippines. More info when available...
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