Form and Style in Philippine Architecture (Buildings)

The kapitolyo, from the Latin word "capitolium" or capitol is always referred to the building of the provincial government located in the capital town or city. The entire building or its main portion is rectangilar in plan, two to three stories in height and set on on a poduim consisting of several steps. A two-sotry portico at the center of the facade shwltered the entrance which had one or several doors. (Perez III, 1994). The munisipyo, or town hall has constructed during the American period to house government offices in the municipal level. Early munispyo are the casa real. Porticoes and vestibule are always inseparable parts of the town hall. Town halls were constructed of concrete or of wood and concrete with galvanized-iron roof. The structures that many consider to be the ultimate in kingly pride, the height or political power are built for this purpose