Prologue Case Studies of Towns and Cities Silay City by Arch. Nathaniel von Einsiedel 1 -- Butuan City by Mr. Greg Hontiveros 20 -- Bucay, Abra by Mr. Jose Perdigon 32 -- Loon, Bohol by Reynaldo Monreal 56 -- San Juan, Batangas by Arch. Leon Mayo 69 -- Pila, laguna by Mr. Jaime Tiongson and Corazon Relova 101 -- Zamboanga City by Mr Rogelio Valesco 118 -- Sulipan, Apalit by Dr. Floro Quibuyen 135 -- Epilogue by Nathaniel von Einsiedel 146 --Appendices Heritage Conservation Society Inc. (HCS) 148 -- Urban Partnerships Foundation (UPF) 149 -- Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) 151.

The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) and the Urban Partnerships Foundation have convened five conferences entitled "Philippine Towns and Cities: Reflections of the Past Lessons for the Future"; the first one was held in Manila in 2000 and the most recent, this year in Malolos, the "Renaissance City" of Bulacan province. The main objective of the T and C conferences is to make Filipinos from all walks of life aware of the importance of Heritage Conservation, as a crucial factor for the strengthening of our national identity. These conferences are designed to present the origins and denouement of Philippine towns and cities in order to show how built heritage resources have been successfully integrated with modern urban planning and inner city rehabilitation.