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Padre Pio Chapel is a sanctuary amid the busy Eastwood business district
By Nikka Garriga QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – Tucked in the business district of Eastwood City in Libis is the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Chapel, a refuge for those seeking a quiet, peaceful moment alone to...
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Discover the mysteries behind the Boljoon Church in Cebu
By KC Santos BOLJOON, CEBU – Cebu is generally considered the seat of Christianity in the Philippines. Roughly three hours away from the city is the oldest stone church in the province, a testament to...
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Busy commuters find solace at centuries-old Sta. Cruz Church in Manila
By Anna Valmero MANILA CITY, METRO MANILA—Amid the busy and sometimes chaotic streets of Quiapo, commuters and workers find spiritual refuge after a day’s work at the historic Sta. Cruz Church. The...
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Bicol’s ‘Our Lady of Peñafrancia’ visits Manila churches
By Anna Valmero MANILA CITY, METRO MANILA— The pilgrim image of Bicolandia’s Our Lady of Peñafrancia has arrived in Manila to visit various parishes to give devotees a chance to see the image. The...
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St. Dominic de Guzman Church is an architectural landmark in this Albay town
By Nikka Garriga STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY – This town is home to many historic sites and landmarks with distinct architectural designs. Situated downtown is the Church of St. Dominic de Guzman, the town’s...
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St. Rose of Lima in Bacacay is a testament to the religious roots of Bicolanos
By Nikka Garriga BACACAY, ALBAY— Among the things one must not miss when going on a trip to Bicol is having a tour of the centuries-old churches in the region. The Parish of St. Rose of Lima in Bacacay...
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Relive the birth of Catholicism at the Cathedral Museum in Cebu
By Nikka Garriga CEBU CITY, CEBU— The Cathedral Museum of Cebu is among the many historic sites that can be found amid this city’s busy and thriving streets. Also known as the Ecclesiastical Museum of...
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‘Miraculous’ church in La Union attracts Catholic devotees
By Kaye Mangabat LUNA, LA UNION- Built in the 18th century by Augustinian priests, Our Lady of Namacpacan church is a favorite destination for Catholic devotees doing their pilgrimage up north. The...
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These World Heritage churches are popular ‘visita iglesia’ destinations
By Alexander Villafania MIAGAO, ILOILO CITY – Holy Week is a favorite time of the year for most Filipinos. It is a time for reflection among those of the Christian faith. Many attend processions,...
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P12M budget for restoration of churches, ancestral houses
By Anna Valmero MANILA CITY, METRO MANILA—The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has allocated 12 million pesos for the preservation and restoration of old churches and ancestral...
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