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QUESTION NO. 7:

Where are the best places to experience unique Philippine Architecture

(churches, old houses, etc.)? And why?

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Oldest Stone Church - Ronald Ramiro

BACLAYON CHURCH

It is the oldest(?) stone church in the Philippines built in the 16th century. It has its own museum complete with the old sutanas

of the early priests, carabao skin hymnal, ivory crucifix, and many other items authenticated by the National Museum.

BLOOD COMPACT SITE

Marker where Ruy Lopez Miguel de Legaspe landed after escaping Lapu-lapu's wrath in Mactan and made peace with the

local chief - Sikatuna.

OLD HOUSES IN SITIO UBOS TAGBILARAN CITY

A cluster of old houses in the original Tagbilaran of the olden times dating back to the 17th century.Houses built without the

use of nails, hinges.

Ave Sta. Maria - Yvette Brawner

The best churches that I've been to is located at the North of the Philippines - Vigan, Sta. Maria, Laoag.(Ilocos Sur and

Ilocos Norte).The churches are fantastically made and are definitely a must-see for people who want to see historical

monuments. My personal favorite is the

Sta. Maria Church, with its numerous steps.It's just wonderful!

Old Spanish Flavor - Miguel Sunga, Jr.

Vigan, Ilocos Sur.Here one will fine these find architectural relics dating back during the Spanish time.Old houses, churhes,

cobbled stone streets and even lamp posts, all preserved for us and hopefully for our children's children.

During our nation's centenial anniversary, this would be the best time for us to visit historic landmaks of our country.

Cogon Houses - Keithley Biteng

SAGADA, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE..........old houses called cogon houses are still of use

here and they are being replaced with galvanized iron houses fast.......it seems they would

be extinct in a couple more years........

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