Mahatao Church

Mahatao Church DID YOU KNOW that the current Mahatao Church, one of the cultural icons of Batanes, was built in 1873? The original church was built by Dominicans in 1789. The church was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001. Facing the West Philippine Sea in Batan Island in Batanes lies the Spanish colonial Mahatao … Read more

Paco Railway Station

Paco Railway Station Paco Station was the terminus of the Main South Line and the Cavite Line. Built in 1914, the neoclassical station was designed by William Parsons, and was inspired by the Pennsylvania Station of New York City. Damaged during World War 2, the station was repaired and used extensively during the postwar years. … Read more

Molo Church

DID YOU KNOW that the Molo Church in Iloilo City is sometimes called the “women’s church” because of the ensemble of female saints standing on the columns of its nave? The church is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Molo Church is a famous Spanish-colonial church and heritage site in … Read more

Church of San Vicente Ilocos Sur

Church of San Vicente Ilocos Sur DID YOU KNOW that the church of San Vicente Ilocos Sur is over 200 years old, built in 1795? The church, dedicated to St. Vincent Ferrer, was built in the Baroque style with a facade made up of two layers of columns separated by ornate architraves. The convoluted cornices … Read more

Second Oldest Church in Cebu

Second Oldest Church in Cebu DID YOU KNOW that the St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church is the second oldest church in the province of Cebu? The town was founded by Augustinians in 1599, while the current church, which was built in Byzantine or Neo-Mudejar architectural style, was finished in 1875. Get your own set … Read more