I think the pedestal is quite low and having electric post beside it which hinder the statue.

It seems that the idea of having a statue is desirable but would it be better if in the planning and designing stage the statue is incorporated within the building and not grabbing two focal attentions. In any case the statue now can stand on its own without the money generating tower.

Another design flaw is that having downlights in over hanged roof eaves instead of having up lights which is more suitable to light the structure and doesn’t obstruct visual appreciation at night.

Nothing is perfect but we can’t jeopardize good taste.

The Diocese of Bacolod may know the whereabouts of the said Popemobile … and since the building is dedicated to Pope John Paul II, and a museum too…. I think it is only logical that the Popemobile I mentioned be refurbished and displayed as well…

Years later when we had a religious activity at the Sacred Heart Seminary … I was surprised to see the actual Popemobile that was used by the Pope when he first visited. It was parked in a vacant lot beside the seminary theater … (forgot the exact name of the building.. but they used it for such occasions).. It (the Popemobile) .. was in terrible shape and rotting already from exposure to the elements…

I hope somebody would repair and refurbish this piece of precious memory of our Pope John Paul … (and not sell it for scrap) … He rode in it … it was The Popemobile of Bacolod..