The St. Bartholomew Parish Church (“Nagcarlang Church”) in Nagcarlan, Laguna was first built in 1583 of light materials and when it was rebuilt in 1752,bricks and stones were used  but the church was partly destroyed by a fire in 1781.  The current church and the additional Choir loft was a remnant of the 1845 structure. It was rebuilt by Rev. Vicente Velloc, who also built … Continue reading St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church of Nagcarlan

Liliw Laguna is known for its durable handmade slippers. But, aside from slippers, the town is also known for its Church made of red bricks, the The Saint John The Baptist Parish. The Parish was established in 1605.  The original church and convent were badly damaged in 1880 during a strong earthquake, while the reconstructed church was partly burned in 1898. Even though the Church … Continue reading St. John The Baptist Parish Church Of Liliw

The Church of St. Gregory The Great is known as the Majayjay Church. It was declared as a National Historical Treasure because of its architectural design and significance. The first church made of bamboo was built in 1575 by the Augustinian Missionaries but later on it was destroyed by fire hence, efforts of restorations were made in 1576, 1578 and 1606. The current structure was … Continue reading Saint Gregory The Great Church of Majayjay

The church is located at the town plaza, just across the municipal town hall of Magdalena. Laguna.  It was built in 1825 using “Polo” or forced labor and was dedicated to Mary Magdalene.  Its facade was made of stones, bricks and sand stones. The church has also a historical significance because it houses the Emilio Jacinto Shrine.  The hero sought refuge in this church when … Continue reading Saint Mary Magdalene Church

San Pedro de Alcantara Church is famous  not only for being a pilgrimage and heritage church, but also for its architectural wonders. The church of Pakil built in 1684 is one of the best well preserved baroque churches in the Philippines. Because of the church beauty, the  hit and ongoing Kapamilya TV series or teleserye “Juan Dela Cruz” shoots all its church and plaza scenes here during … Continue reading Our Lady of Turumba Church

The Town of Siniloan is where the Sts. Peter and Paul church is located.  Saints Peter and Paul are the Patron Saint of the town and are venerated by the town every 29th of June. The Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in Siniloan, Laguna was established in 1604. Church’s interior is so distinct because of the large sheets of wood used to cover the … Continue reading Sts. Peter and Paul Church In Siniloan, Laguna

Famous for its majestic falls, Pagsanjan is also home to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The image was brought to the Philippines in the 17th century by a Mexican missionary and was later on enshrined at the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church in 1687. The original church was built in 1668 made of of nipa and bamboo and eventually rebuilt using tiles … Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe Church of Pagsanjan