Boljoon Church in Cebu: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Candidate
It has been my long time dream to visit the centuries-old church in the Southern town of Boljoon in Cebu. In fact, I want to stop at each and every southern town as this trail is just scattered will grandiose churches!
The Church of Boljoon is officially known as Nuestra Señora de Patrocino Parish...
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iloilo: miagao church, looking beautiful amidst repairs
Miagao's barouque churchThe Miagao Church, with it coral stone walls glowing in the early morning sun, still looks grand even with the scaffolding. This impressive 212 year old architectural treasure, constructed in 1786 and finished in 1797, has every reason to be considering that it is a UNESCO World...
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The Miraculous image of Our Lady of Caysasay
Another Church that we got to visit during our Taal Tour is the Church of Our Lady of Caysasay. The image of Out Lady of Caysasay is said to be miraculous. A lot of unexplainable happenings have been attributed to this image.
The image was discovered in 1603 by Juan Maningcad while was was fishing...
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Taal Church: The largest church in the Philippines
Visiting the grand Taal Church has been on my bucket list for quite some now. But last month, I had this rare opportunity to visit the heritage town of Taal, Batangas including the Basilica of St. Martin of Tours or more popularly known as the Taal Church.
Just like most of the Spanish period churches...
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Revisiting the Cabatuan Chuch
If I have to desrcribe the Cabatuan Church in once word it must be: humongous.
Cabatuan is a town in Central Iloilo some, 15-20 minutes away from Iloilo City. Its church is another fine example of a Neo Classical – Tuscan designed structure.
The church is dedicated to its patron saint San...
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A quick Visit at the Santa Barbara Church and Convent
When I went to Iloilo two weeks ago, I have planned to visit the Santa Barbara Church and Convent. This is my second time to be in this place but I still got excited when I saw its facade and the convent!
Santa Barbara is a classic example of a town which followed the orignal planning done by the...
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taal: basilica of st. martin de tours
facade of St. Martin de Tours BasilicaWhen someone mentions the name "Taal" the images I associate it with were those of the volcano and the scenic lake. That changed when I visited the heritage town of Taal in Batangas last weekend. For me, "Taal" is now a sleepy town of colonial houses and the facade...
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Catanduanes Chronicles Summary
Puraran Beach and Hut in Catanduanes
Often battered and in the front-line of incoming storms, Catanduanes has often been out of the radar of most travelers in the Philippines. But this island province, unbeknown to many, holds a lot of natural wonders and activities that would keep adventure travelers...
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Batangas: Exploring the Heritage of Taal Town
Taal Basilica Interiors
Often mistaken as being part of Cavite or Tagaytay than Batangas because of its name, Taal Town is a heritage town, much like Vigan that showcases heritage houses and structures dating as far back as the 1800s. I’ve been to this town south-west of the Taal Lake before...
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A pilgrimage to the Baclayon Church in Bohol
Sometimes, when we are too close to something, we fail to see its beauty. This is probably the reason why there are still many Boholanos, especially those living at the coastal areas, who have yet to visit the viewing deck of the Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol, or even the new one in Sagbayan, Bohol.
Because we know it is just nearby, we sort of miss out on how extraordinary the thing is. It is exactly the same with the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon, Bohol, the second oldest stone Church in the Philippines. I don’t think many really appreciate its place in the history of our country.
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