Historical sites in the philippines

Paoay Church (also known as the St. Augustine Church in Paoay) is a historical church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. During the Philippine Revolution in 1898, its coral stone bell tower was used by the Katipuneros as an observation post. Paoay Church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. It currently is a property of the Diocese of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. more... View On Black

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🏞️ The Philippines is a tapestry of diverse cultures and captivating narratives, offering a treasure trove of historical sites that transport visitors into the heart of the country's fascinating past. 🏯 Explore the grandeur of Spanish colonial architecture in Intramuros, Manila, and marvel at the ancient engineering prowess behind the Banaue Rice Terraces, while discovering the poignant history of Corregidor Island and paying tribute to the nation's heroes at Rizal Park. 🌇 Immerse…

NHCP Photo Collection, 2010 NHCP Photo Collection, 2010 NHCP Resolution No. 4, s. 2010 Location: Loon, Bohol (Region VII) Category: Buildings/Structures Type: House of Worship Status: Level I- National Historical Landmark Marker date: 2010 Installed by: National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Marker text: SIMBAHAN NG LOON ITINATAG NG MGA HESWITA, 1753. INILIPAT SA PAMAMAHALA NG MGA AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECTS, 1768. NASUNOG ANG UNANG SIMBAHAN MALIBAN ANG HARAPAN, 1850’S. KASAMA…

NHCP Photo Collection NHCP Photo Collection, 2009 Location: Tacloban City, Leyte (Region VIII) Category: Buildings/Structures Type: Capitol building Status: Level I- National Historical Landmark Legal basis: Resolution No. 4, S. 2008 Marker date: 1950 Installed by: Philippines Historical Committee (PHC) Marker text: CAPITOL BUILDING OF THE PHILIPPINES, 1944–1945 ON THE STEPS OF THIS CAPITOL BUILDING OF LEYTE WAS FORMALLY INSTALLED, 23 OCTOBER 1944, SERGIO OSMEÑA AS PRESIDENT OF THE…

© Ramon FVelasquez/Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-SA 3.0 Location: Ibaan, Batangas (Region IV-A) Category: Buildings/Structures Type: House of Worship Status: Level II - Historical marker Marker date: 1941 Installed by: Philippines Historical Committee (PHC) Marker text: CHURCH OF IBAAN IN 1874 A CHAPEL WAS BUILT AT MATALA, BUT FIRE DESTROYED THE CONVENT IN 1801. CONSTITUTED AS A TOWN IN 1804, IBAAN HAD ITS FIRST CHURCH IN 1817. IN 1832, IT WAS UNDER REV. MANUEL GRIJALBO, O.S.A., AFTERWARD BISHOP…

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NHCP Photo Collection, 2017 NHCP Photo Collection, 2017 NHCP Photo Collection, 2017 Location: Nagcarlan Church, Nagcarlan, Laguna Category: Buildings/Structures Type: House of Worship Status: Level II - Historical marker Marker date: 1937 Installed by: Historical Research and Markers Committee Marker text: CHURCH OF NAGCARLANG THE FIRST CHURCH WHICH WAS OF LIGHT MATERIALS WAS BUILT BY REV TOMAS DE MIRANDA, O.E.M., WHO WAS ASSIGNED TO THIS TOWN IN 1583 AS RESIDENT PRIEST. THE SECOND CHURCH OF…

NHCP Photo Collection, 2014 NHCP Photo Collection, 2014 Location: Malolos, Bulacan (Region III) Category: Buildings/Structures Type: NHCP Museum Link to the museum: Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas Status: Level I- National Shrine Marker date: June 11, 1990 Installed by: National Historical Institute (NHI) Marker text: CASA REAL UNANG IPINATAYONG YARI SA KAWAYAN AT KOGON,1580; PINAAYOS SA KAHOY AT NIPA NOONG IKA-16 NA DANTAON. IPINAGAWANG YARI SA BATO, 1767; NG LADRILYO AT…