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The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral: Saint John the Evangelist

The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral: Saint John the Evangelist

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral (also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and informally as Naga Cathedral) is a prominent Latin Rite Roman Catholic Cathedral.
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Tigaon Museum: The Proof of Tigaon's Hispanic Evolution

Tigaon Museum: The Proof of Tigaon's Hispanic Evolution

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
The Tigaon Museum houses old important documents, achievements, artifacts, and antiques that have captured Tigaon's Hispanic evolution - from a thriving human settlement toward its historic evolvement into a society of democratic ideology running through the Commonwealth, the war years, and present structure of governance.
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Universidad de Sta. Isabel: The Country's First Normal School for Women

Universidad de Sta. Isabel: The Country's First Normal School for Women

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
The Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI) is a private Catholic Vincentian University owned and run by the Daughters of Charity in Naga City.
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Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia) is a wooden statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary originally from Salamanca, Spain.
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The Basilica Minore: The Home of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia

The Basilica Minore: The Home of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
The Basilica Minore is the home of the miraculous image of the Patroness of Bicolandia, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia.
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The Philtranco Heritage Museum for the Oldest Transportation Company

The Philtranco Heritage Museum for the Oldest Transportation Company

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Philtranco Heritage Museum houses artifacts of the oldest transportation company in the country founded by Albert L. Ammen in 1914. This transportation company is now known as the Philtranco Bus Company.
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Quipayo Church: An Ancient Church

Quipayo Church: An Ancient Church

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Quipayo Church is another ancient church founded by the Franciscan missionaries who came to Camarines Sur in 1578.
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St. Joseph (The Worker) Parish Church of the Milaor

St. Joseph (The Worker) Parish Church of the Milaor

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Even among the many interesting churches that can be found in the province of Camarines Sur, St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church remains one of the most visited and most revered places of worship in the province, attracting the faithful for miles around.
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Kinuwartelan: The Detention Place During Spanish Period

Kinuwartelan: The Detention Place During Spanish Period

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Kinuwartelan was a Spanish garrison camp during the Spanish period. Many Filipino insurrections were kept here and did hard labor; hence, the name "Kinuwertelan" meaning place of incarceration. No trace of the prison barracks can be seen today.
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Bombon Parish Church and the Leaning Bell Tower

Bombon Parish Church and the Leaning Bell Tower

by Kheem Caparas on June 28, 2012
Bombon Parish Church is an old church that was constructed by Fray dela Torre; its completion was done by another missionary in the person of Rev. Fr. Jose Ribaya.
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