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SANTO DOMINGO CHURCH The original motherhouse of the Dominican Order in the Philippines. The was also the shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila whose intercession is believed to have saved Manila from a Dutch invasion in 1646. Rebuilt five times in Intramuros. Its fifth incarnation was a Neo-gothic … Read more

San Francisco Church and the Chapel of the venerable third-order (VOT) The original motherhouse of the Franciscan Order in the Philippines. Dedicated to Our Lady of Angels. Rebuilt three times due to fire and earthquake. The last church in Intramuros was rebuilt in 1739. The church was notable for its elegant five-storey facade, capped by … Read more

LOURDES CHURCH (CAPUCHINOS) – original Capuchin shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes The last of the seven churches to be built in prewar Intramuros. First Franciscan Capuchin chapel built in 1891, dedicated to the Divina Pastora. Veneration of Our Lady of Lourdes began in 1892. The new church started construction in 1897, delayed by Revolution … Read more

San Nicolas de Tolentino (Home of the original image of the Black Nazarene) A blessed Sunday! Today, Renacimiento Manila features SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO (RECOLETOS), one of the 7 Churches of Intramuros. The motherhouse of the Augustinian Recollects. The first church stood in Bagumbayan, in what is now Rizal Park. The Recollects moved inside Intramuros … Read more

23 Seater E-jeepney This revolutionized jeepney is designed to comply with the new vehicle Philippine National Standard (PNS) by utilizing new materials and locally made lithium-ion batteries with a battery management system. This innovation helps reduce CO2 emissions, fossil fuel consumption, fuel costs, and noise pollution. This 23-seater E-jeepney is a viable alternative to a … Read more