Rising above the city skyline are the pinkish hues of the

Baguio Cathedral completed on 1936. The cathedral is but

one of religious landmarks which dot the city. There is the

Bell Temple, north of the city the Maryhurst Seminary with its

brilliant gardens, and Lourdes Grotto with its 252 steps to

heave

was founded by Augustinian Missionaries.

Built on 1630, it is the seat of the Revolutionary Congress

where the First Filipino Constitution was drafted and ratifified.

Also knows as The Minor Basilica of the Holy Child,

completed from 1739-1740, is a minor basilica in Cebu City

that was founded in the 16th century. It is the oldest Roman

Catholic church established in the country, purportedly built

on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú is

placed. The present building, which was, has been the

sanctuary of the oldest religious image in the country ever

since.

This church was built in 1773 by Franciscan missionaries. This

is highly prized by art enthusiasts because of its rich baroque

architecture. Its very huge structure is considered above-

standard.

Located 3 kilometers from the city proper in 1924. This is one

of Bohol’s beautiful churches, which has retained its Spanish

architecture although it has a semi-modern façade.

The Church of San Pedro located 24 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. The second oldest church in Bohol, built in 1608, has a three-storey convent. It was soon reduced to ashes but in 1638, a stronger one was built. Located near the river, it has survived a number of flfloods.

Located 25 kilometers from the city proper, it is the crowning

glory of the Recollect churches in bohol in 1850s. Also knows

as The Church of Our Lady of Light, it is the biggest church in

Bohol. At the spot of the current church, a chapel was

constructed during the term of Fray Manuel de Elizalde in

1753.

The seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila is presently

the 6th cathedral to rise on the site since 1581. Previous

structures were destroyed by typhoons, earthquakes, fifire, and

the last war. It was rebuilt on the second half of the 1950s

through the efforts of Architect Fernando Ocampo and

Archbishop Rufifino J. Santos.

Is a 17th-century Church in Antipolo known to be the home

of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. It is a Roman Catholic

Church with a brown wooden statue of the Immaculate

Conception of Mary venerated by Roman Catholics in the

Philippines

This fortress-like church is probably the most popular in this

area fifinished on 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture

highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and

back of the building. In 1993, the church was designated as a

UNESCO World Heritage Site as one best examples of the

Baroque Churches of the Philippines.

Formally known as the National Shrine of our Mother of

Perpetual Help, or most commonly the Baclaran Church, it is

considered as the most visited church in Asia. It houses the

shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The Baclaran Church

has a total flfloor area of 54,564 square feet. It is 71 feet tall,

350 feet long and 118 feet wide

The oldest stone church in Metro Manila dates back to 1571.

An intricately carved door opens to the church. Of great

interest are the Baroque pulpit, molave choir stalls, and an

18th century pipe organ.

This small jewel-box church is the fifirst all-steel church in the

Philippines and in Asia; and the second in the world. Design

for the church was fifinished in 1883 and was prefabricated in

Belgium. The completely knocked-down church was shipped

backed to the Philippines in 6 ships.

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The shrine of Nuestra Senora of "Apo Baket" is situated atop

the hill, the church was fifinally fifinished during 1931-32. The

shrine is known all over the Philippines and devotees

frequent the church especially on Saturdays and Sundays.