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Japanese Watch Towers

Marcos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:55:25 +0000

A concrete Japanese watch tower, 7 meters high with an inside diameter of 3.3 meters, and 20 centimeters thick, stands guard at each strategic place by the north and south end of the Suague Bridge in Janiuay poblacion.

Serving as sentry points during the Second World War, these watchtowers prevented local guerillas from using the bridge, tending to delay the progress of their offense, defense or reinforcement. Nevertheless, the watchtowers signify the last stand of Japanese defense in the area.

Down the years, the indestructible concrete twin structures may from time to time remind Janiuaynons of atrocities committed in those times. However, bad memories notwithstanding, Janiuaynons stand to gain from these tourist-oriented landmarks in terms of income-generation.

Janiuay Cemetery

Marcos — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:00:56 +0000

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.

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Janiuay Church Ruins

Marcos — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:27:34 +0000

The old structure of the Janiuay Church, destroyed during World War II. It was built between 1830 to 1871. The ruins of the old church of Janiuay is located right beside its new church.Read the rest of Janiuay Church Ruins (7 comments)