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Miagao Cemetery: A heritage destination

Posted by (Explore Iloilo) on November 23, 2007 (3:00 pm). Categorized Under: General.

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Janiuay Cemetery

Posted by (Explore Iloilo) on November 5, 2007 (3:00 pm). Categorized Under: General.

Inaugurated in 1884, Janiuay cemetery was hailed as the most artistic cemetery in the Philippines. In fact, it was once featured in the National Geographic Magazine.

Janiuay Cemetery

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San Joaquin Cemetery

Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on (3:00 pm). Categorized Under: General.

Built at the twilight of Spanish rule, San Joaquin cemetery was initiated by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town. Terraced stone steps culminate at the cemetery’s crowning glory—its capilla, sumptuously decorated with stone carvings of a distinct floral and leaf pattern.

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