Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in Pangasinan is a 17th-century Roman Catholic shrine where the ivory image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is placed in the high altar. Under that invocation, Mary the mother of Jesus is locally venerated as the patroness of the town and is often referred to in both the Pangasinense and Ilocano dialect as Apo Baket, in English, "Venerable Madam."The image is one of the most venerated Marian images in the country, and held by believers to possess healing powers as patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy. The Manaoag Shrine is administered by the Dominican Order under the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, and today, it is an active parish serving Manaoag and the surrounding towns.
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La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012Do you want an escape from the noise and pollution of the city, or a place where you can take a breather from the pressures of everyday life? Head up to the one of the proudest attractions of La Union where one can have a unique commune with nature – the La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden.
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The Historical Sites of Dingras
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012The construction of magnificent churches in Dingras town is part of the town’s establishment during Spanish era. Today the remains of these colonial churches, ancestral houses and cemeteries are picturesque reminders of the town's spirited Spanish-influenced past.
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Welcome Pilgrims at Bangui Church
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012In Philippine tourism, the town of Bangui once proved that it is a must-see destination that a tourist should visit. It has its own share of beauty that many tourists will enjoy in many ways. Aside from the Abang Falls, there is another landmark that marks the town’s rich cultural heritage – Bangui Church.
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Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012A historical landmark in the rustic town of Batac is the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church that was built during the Spanish era. It is plastered with the original palitada – a mixture of lime, sand, water, and molasses or egg whites. This church has been the center around which the townspeople have directed their faith and way of livfe and continues to be a precious heritage of the town''s vibrant past.
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