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Guadalupe Church

Church of the Nuestra Senora de Gracia. Foundation laid in 1601, church completed in 1629. Was seat of devotion for Chinoys (Chinese-Filipinos). Used to be an orphan asylum following the devastating cholera epidemic of 1882.
A Blast From Our Colonial Past

April 13th 2011
While its Asian neighbors have temples and pagodas, the Philippine landscape is dotted with heritage Churches. A legacy from its Spanish colonizers for nearly 400 years. Indeed, much of the history of the Philippines can be gleaned from the Catholic Churches spread all over the archipelago, many dating back to the 16th - 18th century. If you are spending a couple of days in Manila before heading ... read more
Asia » Philippines » Metromanila » Manila

Philippine Flag The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more
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