Baldozas Mosaicos was the correct term used to describe the Mediterranean cement tiles, but they are now more commonly referred to as Machuca tiles, named after Don Pepe, the son of the renowned producer of Baldozas Mosaicos in the Philippines, Don Jose Machuca by Romero.
[2] During the early 1900s, Don Jose Machuca y Romeo was the foremost producer of Mediterranean tiles in the Philippines.
His son, Don Pepe, an Audencia, established Mosaicos Machuca in an ancestral house located on Calle Tanduay in San Miguel, Manila, while the tile factory itself was situated beside the Pasig River.
In 1993, the Machuca Tile Inc. showroom was relocated to its current address on the ground floor of J y J Condominium, #867 General Solano Street, San Miguel, Manila.
The tiles exhibit a rustic appearance characterized by intricate border motifs and muted colors, showcasing hand-brushed quality and sophisticated palettes.