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Visita Iglesia – Southern Iloilo Churches Tour

Marcos — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Make your Holy Week Visita Iglesia more memorable by visiting Iloilo’s many old churches! not only is it a fitting spiritual experience but it’s also a great way to discover an excellent collection of centuries-old churches and learn more about the history and heritage of Iloilo. Southern Iloilo is the most convenient and offers the some of Iloilo’s more popular churches. Here’s a photo and transport guide to start you off for your Southern Iloilo Visita Iglesia:

Miagao Church, A UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)

Marcos — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:18 +0000

Tigbauan hosts one of SEAFDEC’s Aquaculture Development facility. The 40-hectare complex includes various research laboratories, hatcheries, and broodstock tanks. Visitors can go see FishWorld, a museum-aquarium-visitor center dedicated to science and environment education about aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity, aquaculture, fisheries, ecotourism, and the aquatic sciences. The entrance fee and tour for FishWorld is P10.
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Guimbal Church: One of the oldest in the Philippines

Marcos — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:00:03 +0000

The Guimbal Church is one of the oldest churches in the country. This yellow sandstone church is made made from adobe stones called igang and coral stones quarried from Guimaras. It was built in 1774 by Father Campos.Read the rest of Guimbal Church: One of the oldest in the Philippines (8 comments)

San Joaquin Cemetery

Marcos — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:40 +0000

Built at the twilight of Spanish rule, San Joaquin cemetery was initiated by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town. Baroque architecture with oriental influence characterizes the overall design of the Campo Santo. San Joaquin Cemetery is perhaps the grandest and best preserved in the entire province of Iloilo.

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San Mateo Mountain Spring

Marcos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:26:57 +0000

San Mateo Mountain Spring in Bgy. San Mateo Norte, San Joaquin, Iloilo features 1.5 km. of rushing spring water.

Cataan Cove

Marcos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:26:20 +0000

Located in San Joaquin town, 60 km. southwest of Iloilo City; has beautiful marine garden; ideal for scuba diving.

Imbidayan Rock

Marcos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:25:47 +0000

Imbidayan Rock in Bgy. Sinugbuhan, San Joaquin is thought to be the site of the barter of Panay.

Andonna Creek

Marcos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:15:46 +0000

Andonna Creek in Bgy. Siwaragan, San Joaquin, Iloilo was the landing site of the 10 Bornean datus

Constructions in San Joaquin Town – 12/09 Update

Marcos — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:56:00 +0000

Aside from the giant cross, there has also been a significant development in the poblacion area of San Joaquin. First was the restoration of the San Joaquin Cemetery, then the completion of its new Municipal Hall, beautification of its town plaza, and now the major roads in the poblacion are also being improved.

San Joaquin Cemetery

San Joaquin Plaza

San Joaquin Municipal Hall

San Joaquin Church

Giant Cross to rise in San Joaquin – 12/09 update

Marcos — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:55:00 +0000

The construction of a giant cross in San Jaoquin was a pleasant surprise during a recent visit to the town. The cross, built on top of a hill, is quite visible from the town proper or poblacion of San Joaquin. From afar, it looks like a tall stairway leading to the cross is also being developed. It will surely be a great addition to San Joaquins many attractions and landmarks once completed.