Saint Martin Bishop of Tours Parish Church/ Church of Dumalag (Dumalag, Capiz)

About the Church: 1600-1720 – Records from Manila show that the first Church was contracted during this period. 1873 – Church was rebuilt under Father Angel Abosolo. January 17,1875 – The Church and the Convent were destroyed during a Typhoon. 1883 – Present Church was constructed under Father Agustin Duran

How to get to Saint Martin Bishop of Tours Parish Church: From Capiz City take a Bus going to Iloilo then go down the road that will lead to Dumalag Town. The Crossing is before reaching Dumarao. At the corner of the Crossing take a Tricycle to the Church. For a quicker way, just hire a taxi from Roxas City.

Other Blogs to Visit: Visita-Iglesia, Malyn Weblog, Estan Cabigas Simbahan.Net, Captivating Capiz

The Church of Dumalag:

Church of Saint Martin Bishop of Tours, Dumalag, Capiz

Other Pictures of the Church:

Church of Saint Martin Bishop of Tours, Dumalag, Capiz

Our Lady of the Snows Parish Church @ Dumarao, Capiz

1710-1728 – Church was built under Father Jose Baldo
1873 – Convent was built under Father Eugenio Villalar
January 17,1875 – Church and Convent were considerably damaged during a Typhoon
1880 – Temporary Church built by Father Abundo Garcia and finished under Fathers Francisco Aguirre and Elias Rivate
November 16,2009 – Church was razed by a fire


How to Get to Our Lady of the Snows Parish:

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific service Roxas City daily. To get to the Church you can rent a Van going to Dumarao or for the cheaper way ride a bus (P59 from Roxas City). Dumarao is an hour trip by Bus and when you reach Dumarao just ask the tricycle driver to bring you to the Church.


My Thoughts on Our Lady of the Snows Parish:
When i arrived at the front of the Church I did not know that what was inside was the ruins of the Church. A Fire razed the Church on November 2009 and as of this writing not much has been done to  return the church to its former Glory. Lack of funds obviously prevents this from happening. Souvenirs of the Old Santos which previously adorned the Church can still be seen but they have turned to Charcoal. I hope that the Church will someday be returned to its former Glory.

Saint Julian Parish Church (Janiuay, Iloilo)

Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral @ San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

Saint Joachim Parish Church / Simbahan ng San Joaquin “Church of San Joaquin” (San Joaquin, Iloilo)

More Blogs to Visit: Visita Iglesia, Valerie Caulin, Habagat Central , Lakwatsera Ako, The Wandering Couple, I Love Iloilo, The Lost Boy, Byahilo, Kaladkaring Paa, Pinoy Travel Blog

 Other Sites to Visit: Explore Iloilo

 Important Facts about the  Church: The Church is a National Cultural Treasure. Its Militaristic Motif distinguishes it from other Churches in the Philippines.

 How to Get to San Joaquin Parish Church: Iloilo City is serviced by PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Airways and Air Philippines daily. Iloilo City is a 1 Hour Plane Ride from Manila. From the Airport you can hire a Taxi or Van to take you to San Joaquin (This will be quite expensive though) or you can go the cheap way and take a Multi Cab from the Airport to Sta Barbara Terminal and take a Bus or Multi Cab going to Iloilo City. From Iloilo City take a Bus or Jeepney going to San Joaquin. If by Bus, take the bus with direction of San Jose de Buenavista in Antique, by Jeep take the Bus going to San Joaquin. San Joaquin is the next town from Miagao.

Saint Thomas of Villanueva Parish Church/ Parokya ni Santo Tomad de Villanueva/ Church of Miagao (Miagao, Iloilo)

This Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

About the Church: In 1734, The Church was built. In 1741 – The Church was looted and burned by Moro Raiders. In 1744-1750 – The second Church was built by Fr. Camporredendo. In 1754 – The Church was burned by pirates. In 1786 – The Church was built on a Hill with a view of the Miagao River. In 1797 – The Church was completed. 1898 – Damaged by Fire during the Revolution. In January 5,1948 the Church Damaged by an Earthquake and immediately restored by Monsignor Wenceslao Enojo. In 1959-1962 – Restored again by Monsignor Leonardo Javillo and the NHI under Esteban Ocampo. February 16,1963 – A Historical Marker was placed on the Church by the National Historical Commission. August 1,1973 – Declared a National Historical Landmark. 1994 – Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Architectural Style: Baroque

My Visit to the Church of Miagao: When we boarded the Jeepney to Miagao in Guimbal the sky was cloudy and looked like it was going to rain. While inside the Jeep on the way to Miagao, there was a sudden downpour. The rain was so hard that i thought that it might be raining in Miagao also. But when we got near the Church the rain stopped! My visit was not in vain and i was able to see the Church of Miagao in all its magnificent splendor. The Church is truly a gem. Worthy of the highest accolades. 

Other Sites to Visit: Explore Iloilo, Agraphia

 

Other Blog Sites to Visit: Valerie Caulin, I Heart Manila, Nomadic Experiences, The Pinay Solo Backpacker, Lakwatsero, Andre Salvador, En Route, The Roomy Life, Travel Blog, Pinoy Adventurista, Visita Iglesia (A Must Read!), Lakbay Philippines, Bisayang Manlalakbay, Lantaw, Iloilo On Foot

News about the Church: Miagao Church is an Architectural Treasure of Iloilo by Anna Valmero

How to get to Miagao: To get to Miagao. You can hire a Taxi from the Airport or Van. If you want a Cheaper way to get there, ride the Multi Cabs found at the Right side upon exiting the Airport. Fare is P10.00 until the Sta Barbara Terminal. Then ride a Jeepney or Bus going to Iloilo City. From Iloilo City take a Jeepney with signs going to Miagao or San Joaquin. Or take a Bus going to San Jose de Buenavista and go down Miagao.

The Church of Miagao:

The Church of Miagao, A UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Other Pictures of the Church:

The Church of Miagao, A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saint John of Sahagun Parish Church @ Tigbauan, Iloilo

Saint Nicholas Tolentino Parish Church / Simbahan ni San Nicholas Tolentino “Church of Guimbal” (Guimbal, Iloilo)

Santo Niño de Arevalo Parish Church / Simbahan ng Santo Niño de Arevalo “Church of Arevalo” (Villa, Arevalo, Iloilo City)

Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned / Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de los Desemparados / The Church of Marikina (Marikina City)

About the Church: The First Church was built using light materials by Augustinian Fathers in 1572 at Chorillo (present day Barangka). Church transferred to Jesus dela Pena in 1630 when the administration was transferred to the Jesuits. The Church was again transferred in 1687 to the present location. The Church was finished and became a Parish in 1690.  A Large part of the Church was burned during the Spanish-American War. The Belfry was damaged during the 2nd World War. The Church was restored in 1951. 

More about the Church: Wikipedia

Other Blog Sites to Visit: Inside Marikina, Marikina City

The Church’s Facebook Page: Our Lady of the Abandoned of Marikina

The Church of Marikina:

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church

Where is the Church Located: The Church is located in Marikina City, V Gomez Street corner JP Rizal Street. It is near the Shoe  Museum and the House of Kapitan Moy.

Map Showing the Location of the Church:

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church / Google Map / JP Rizal Street

Other Pictures of the Church:

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church / Google Map / JP Rizal Street