Mariana is a mining town named after the queen of Portugal, Maria Ana of Austria. If you are wondering why a Hapsburg ended up far west, alalahanin na sila ay professional suppliers ng mga royal babies. Wherever there is a royal domain, expect a Hapsburg vagina knocking on your door tomorrow.
Pero take note, if any of my self proclaimed Mindanao 'royalty' acquaintances claim Hapsburg lineage lulunurin ko sila sa Lake Lanao. Please, utang ng loob, 2007 na po. Tama na ang pagkukunwari about your sultanate. The Philippines is a Republic. Everyone is born equally, protected by our meritocratic constitution. Ang kinikilala ko lang na Datu ay si Puti. Lahat ng barangay merong "princess" tulad ni Loren Legarda. Pleeze, baka nabili nyo lang sa Recto yang royal lineage nyo. Ako nga hindi ko pinagyayabang ang aking Medici heritage kahit proven ito ng mitochondrial DNA analysis....
HRO Karl Willem and PA/PR Gromit about to enter the Sala of the Ex-Presidents.
HRO Karl Willem and PA/PR Gromit in the intimate Camara.
HRO Karl Willem and PA/PR Gromit on the steps of the Camara.
...on the steps of one of the many baroque churches...
...baroque, it's everywhere.