St. Anne Parish of Molo, Iloilo City

Wondering what are you gonna do when you visit Iloilo City, Philippines?

Well, visit our churches then! One of the churches that we hold our head up high is the Saint Anne’s Parish.

The Front View of St. Anne's Church in Molo Plaza

Saint Anne’s Parish which is located in Molo, Iloilo City is considered to be one of the most beautiful churches in the Philippines.

Molo Church is widely-known for its Gothic-Renaissance-inspired architecture, making it one of the Gothic churches outside Manila. Its Gothic characteristics are seen on its two red towers, its altar and the pulpit and its Renaissance characteristics are seen with its dome and other interior designs.

[The church was constructed in 1831 under the supervision of Fray Pablo Montano. White corral rocks were used for the construction. The two belfries houses 30 different sizes of bells from small bells to the big Campaniles. Two painters who were commissioned to paint the murals of the church interiors were Mariano Mabunay and Jesue Huervas. The two murals inside the church depicts the Crucifiction and Resurrection of Christ.]

It is also popular as a feminist church because of the 16 statues of the female saints inside.. Each row is composed of 8 female saint’s statues. The saints are Sta. Marcela, Apolonia, Genoveva, Isabel, Felicia, Ines, Monica, Magdalena, Juliana, Lucia, Rosa de Lima, Teresa, Clara, Cecilia, Margarita and Marta. The main altar house is the statue of Sta. Ana and her child the blessed Mary. Above them perched the statues of the Holy Trinity.

The Gothic-inspired altar and pulpit

The Female Saints

The Dome with the Four Evangelists on each side

Throughout the tests of time, Sta Ana church withstood and still steadfast despite of the catastrophe. Numerous earthquakes endeavor to break it down, yet failed. It is even used as an evacuation center for the Ilonggos when calamity strikes.

See for yourself and be amazed!

A Night in Guisi, Guimaras

Guimaras (Aka. Guim) is a one striking island near the coast of Iloilo City. Famous for its serene beaches, tourist spots, religious land marks, and of course, who would forget? its Mango? Which is believed to be the sweetest mango on earth.

A 15-minutes ride from Ortiz port of Iloilo to Jordan port of Guimaras would not feel any pain in your nerve at all, because while you were on board, for sure, you'll enjoy the beauty of ocean's waves and the soothing wind that slowly caresses your body.

One of the beaches that sure as hell you'll enjoy will be the Guisi Beach. Wonder why? not like the other beaches that you have wherein there are number of people and for some, are sword to their eyes, the place will be yours, yes, YOURS. because here in Guisi you will enjoy the boundlessness of freedom and of privacy for they (Guisi Management) accommodate and schedule visitors.

Guisi, indeed, has more to offer, from a very accommodating attendant to your comfort. The beach has white sands and coral reefs are seen that shows that the beach is as clear as crystal.

Here are some pictures that i took, enjoy!

The Lighthouse The Resort Iniviting Water

clear as crystal water the entrance of the lighthouse