The Cathedral of St. Joseph is considered as one of the main churches in the historic city of Butuan in the Philippines; the other one is Sto. Niño Shrine located in Libertad. On May 19, 2009, Rev. Father Siegfred Dosdos read the Decree of Establishment of St. Joseph Cathedral as a Diocesan Shrine during Pontifical Fiesta Mass. The declaration of the Saint Joseph Cathedral was approved by His Excellency Juan de Dios Mataflorida Pueblos, Catholic Bishop of Butuan and Parish Priest of the […]
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Daraga Church (Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church)
Regarded as one of the most visited old churches in the Philippines, the Daraga Church serves as one of the major churches in the province of Albay. The Church of Daraga, also known as Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church, was established in 1773 by a group of Franciscan Priests. The church was made mostly of volcanic stones and its massive structure with belfry on one side and convent on the other side was built based on a Baroque-Rococo structure with Spanish […]
Cagsawa Ruins
The Cagsawa Ruins is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Albay. It is located in Barangay Busay, Cagsawa, in the Municipality of Daraga, Albay, in the Philippines. It is about 8 kilometers from the Albay Provincial Capitol where the Peñaranda Park & Liberty Bell and St. Gregory the Great Cathedral are located nearby. The area is considered symbolic of the dangers of living in close proximity with the Mayon Volcano summit, which is roughly 11 kilometers away. In history, the administration […]
Battle of Legazpi Pylon
The Battle of Legazpi Pylon is considered as one of the National Historical Sites in the Philippines. It was acclaimed by the Manila-based National Historical Institute in 2001. It is a memorial to the valiant defense of Albayanos against American invaders in 1900. Found in the city center of Legazpi, Albay, in the middle of Quezon Ave and Rizal St, the Battle of Legazpi Pylon, is one of the monuments that continue to give the locals a sense of pride – and the […]
Peñaranda Park
Strategically located in the center of the Old Albay District in Legazpi City, the Peñaranda Park is one of the largest recreational places found in Albay. Also known as Freedom Park, the Peñaranda Park is a plaza devoted to the first Governor of Albay, Jose Ma. Peñaranda, who served from 1834-1840. Developed based on Spanish style, it is placed nearby a wide variety of establishments. The Legazpi City Hall and Provincial Capitol are among the administrative institutions found in the area of Peñaranda […]