One of the most famous images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines is Our Lady of Manaoag or completely known as Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag. It is an ivory image placed in the high altar shrine in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. The name ‘Manaoag’ is very interesting as its origin is [...]

As a child, like most do, I am more interested in pictures than words. That’s why when I was in elementary I get more excited when the subject “Sibika at Kultura” would tackle about the wonders of the Philippines because this part of the book is fully-loaded with pictures and images. One of the images [...]

1.Paoay Church Located in Ilocos Norte, and was included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or the UNESCO World Heritage list. This church was constructed in 1704 and been completed in the year 1894. ———————————————————————————————————————————- 2.Barasoain Church Known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish built in 1630 and located in Malolos City, Bulacan. [...]