Churches & Heritage Sites

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Casa Mariquit: Heritage House and Museum in Jaro, Iloilo

Historic house in Iloilo City built in 1803, home to the Javellana-Lopez family and a museum.

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Spoliarium: Juan Luna's 1884 Masterpiece and National Heritage

Juan Luna's 1884 painting Spoliarium, a symbol of Filipino racial equality and political struggle, housed at the National Museum of Fine Art...

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Taal Basilica: Architecture, History and Heritage of the Largest Church in the Philippines

Taal Basilica is the largest church in the Philippines, an Augustinian minor basilica in Batangas with a history spanning volcanic eruptions...

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Taytay Church: Jesuit Heritage and the Legacy of Pedro Calungsod

History of the Minor Basilica of Saint John the Baptist in Taytay, Rizal, and its connection to St. Pedro Calungsod.

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Ibaan Church: Heritage, Architecture and Easter Traditions in Batangas

Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint James the Greater in Ibaan, Batangas: history, neo-classical architecture and Easter traditions.

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Laperal White House: Heritage, Architecture and History in Baguio

The Laperal White House in Baguio is a 1928 Victorian-American heritage building turned museum and restaurant, owned by Lucio Tan.

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Cagayancillo Fort: Spanish Colonial Defense and Maritime Heritage

Historic 17th-century fort in Cagayancillo, Palawan, built for pirate defense.

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Metropolitan Museum of Manila: History, Relocation and Contemporary Exhibitions

History and exhibitions of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, from BSP to BGC.

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Rizal Shrine (Intramuros): Museum and Heritage Site in Fort Santiago

The Rizal Shrine in Intramuros is a museum in Manila dedicated to José Rizal, located in Fort Santiago where he spent his final night.

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Saint Bonaventure Parish Church: Heritage and History in Mauban, Quezon

Saint Bonaventure Parish Church in Mauban, Quezon, a 1939 National Historical Landmark with origins dating to 1599 and a structure completed...

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Guimbal Church: History, Architecture and Heritage of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

Overview of Guimbal Church in Iloilo, a Roman Catholic heritage site with 16th-century origins and distinctive coral stone architecture.

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Destiny Church: History, Ministries and G12 Movement in the Philippines

Overview of Destiny Church in the Philippines, its history since 1998, ministries, and role in the G12 movement.

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San Agustin Church (Lubao): Heritage, Architecture and the 2019 Earthquake

San Agustin Church in Lubao, Pampanga: 17th-century Neo-classic heritage site, Important Cultural Property, and 2019 earthquake damage.

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Molo Church: Architecture and Heritage of the Feminist Parish in Iloilo

Santa Ana Parish Church in Molo, Iloilo City, known for its neo-Gothic architecture and unique collection of female saint statues.

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Quipayo Church: Baroque Heritage in Calabanga

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, a 1578 Franciscan Baroque landmark.

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Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum: Cebu's Musical Heritage Archive

The Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum in Cebu City preserves the musical and cultural heritage of the Visayas through historic instruments, scores...

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Brandy Museum Iloilo: Emperador Heritage and Exhibits

The Brandy Museum in Iloilo City is the Philippines' first brandy museum, opened in 2022 by Emperador, Inc. at Casa de Emperador.

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Calumpit Church: Augustinian Heritage and Baroque Architecture in Bulacan

Explore the history, architecture, and Augustinian legacy of Calumpit Church in Bulacan, Philippines.

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Lopez Heritage House: History, Architecture and the Lopez Family Legacy

Heritage house in Iloilo City built in 1928 by Vicente Lopez. Known as the Queen of Heritage Houses in Iloilo.

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Recoletos Church: History, Destruction and the Black Nazarene

The destroyed Recoletos Church in Intramuros, Manila, and its role in the origin of the Black Nazarene devotion.