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Malate Church in Manila

Malate Church in Manila

While cruising along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, one cannot but help notice Rajah Sulayman Park and the old-looking adobe church behind it – the Malate Catholic Church. The Malate Catholic Church (or MCC) was originally built by the Augustinian (OSA) friars in 1588 and is considered one of the oldest churches in Manila, outside the […]

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The Antique Baroque Charm of San Agustin Church

The Antique Baroque Charm of San Agustin Church

Probably one of the most popular venues for church weddings is San Agustin Church in Manila’s Intramuros area. Situated about two blocks behind the Manila Cathedral along General Luna Street, San Agustin Church is considered the oldest church in the Philippines. Built in 1571, it was the first church erected by the Augustinian Order, the […]

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San Sebastian Basilica: Church of Steel

San Sebastian Basilica: Church of Steel

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. Two iconic landmarks of the western world, almost a world away from the Philippines, yet they share one thing in common with our country: the San Sebastian Church in Manila, whose constructional materials were all designed and provided by French engineer […]

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