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Paoay Church
Paoay Church in Laoag City, Ilocos, Philippines. Paoay Parish was foundedby Augustinian Missionaries in 1593. The cornerstone of church was laid on 1704 the the convent on 1707. The Paoay was used before completion and kept in repair by the people under the joint auspices of the church and the town officials. The inauguration of Paoay Church was on February 28, 1896. The church was damaged by earthquake on 1706 and 1927. The tower is also used as observation post by Katipuneros and during the revolution by guerillos during the Japanese occupation.
Barasoain Church
Barasoain was originally part of Malolos until its official separation on August 31, 1859. In 1903, Barasoain became part of Malolos again. The old church constructed by Rev Francisco Royo was destroyed by fire in May 1884 but rebuilt by Rev Juan Giron in 1885. Barasoain Church was the seat of revolutionary congress which convened from September 1898 until February 1899 under the Presidency of Pedro Paterno. Among the important measures passsed by the Congress was the Malolos Constitution drafted by Felipe Calderon.
Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines housed the revolutionary congress which was inaugurated on September 15, 1898 whom Pedro Paterno was the President. Barasoain was the church where the congress discussed and approved Malolos Convention. Gratefully recognizing the significance of the events that occured here, University of the Philippines made a pilgrimage to the Barasoain Church and placed the marker on National Heroes Day on November 30, 1938.
Caleruega Church
Caleruega Church in Batangas. Its like you are in a different country when you graze its wonderful landscapes, serene foliage and a magnificent view of Mount Batulao. Anywhere your eyes turn to, you will see hues of yellows, reds, whites and greens. Its like your living in a dream in some sort of paradise.
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