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Key Churches in the Philippines

• Laoag Cathedral: Also known as Saint Williams Cathedral, designed by Fr. Joseph Ruiz; reflects Italian Renaissance architecture.

• Calasiao Church: Known as the St. Peter and Paul Parish, designed by Fr. Ramon Dalinao; exhibits Baroque architecture.

• Las Piñas Church: Also called Saint Joseph Parish, built by Fr. Diego Cera; represents Baroque architectural style.

• Loboc Church: Recognized as the second oldest church in Bohol, showcasing the Baroque architectural style.

• Manila Cathedral: Designed by Fernando Ocampo, features Neo-Romanesque architecture.

• San Agustin Church: Built by Fr. Juan Macias, the first stone church in Luzon with true barrel vaulting; showcases Baroque style.

• Quiapo Church: Restored by Juan Nakpil and Jose Maria Zaragosa; demonstrates Mexican Baroque architecture.

• Panay Church: Notable for the largest bell made from 76 sacks of coins; boasts Neo-classical Baroque style.

• Morong Church: Built by Fr. Bias dela Madre, influenced by Spanish Baroque; declared a national treasure.

• Miagao Church: Designed by Fr. Fernando Comporedondo; features Baroque Romanesque style.

• San Sebastian Church: The first all-steel church in the Philippines and Asia, the second in the world; showcases Neo-Gothic architecture.

• Paoay Church: An Augustinian church known for its large bell tower; recognized as the best example of "earthquake Baroque" with distinctive side buttresses.

• Santo Domingo Church: By Jose Maria Zaragosa, also known as the National Shrine of the Holy Rosary of La Naval Manila; has a Spanish modern architectural style.

• Taal Church: Designed by Fr. Martin Aguirre, the largest Spanish church in terms of floor area; features Neo-Classical architecture.

• Santa Ana Church: Restored by Father Vicente Ingles and Juan Nakpil; characterized by Baroque architectural style.

• Binondo Church: Originally built by Dominicans in 1596, with the dome supervised by Domingo Cruz y Gonzales in 1781; embodies Spanish or European Baroque style.

• Malate Church: Originally built by Augustinians in 1591 and later rebuilt by Columbian Fathers; reflects Baroque or Neo-Mudejar architecture.

• Tumauini Church: Designed by Fr. Domingo Forto; displays Baroque architecture.

• Santa Maria Church: Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the Baroque style.

• Baclayon Church: Noted for its Neo-classical architectural design.

• Sta. Monica Parish Church: Combines Neo-classical and Baroque architectural styles.

• Baclaran Church: Designed by Cesar Concio, exhibits Modern Romanesque architecture.

• Daraga Church: Exemplifies Churriqueresque Baroque architecture.

• Loon Church: Renowned as the finest and grandest church in the Visayas; exhibits Neo-classical or Baroque style.

• Guadalupe Church: Features Baroque architecture.

• Baguio Cathedral: Completed in 1936, known for its pinkish hues; located in a city filled with religious landmarks; showcases Neo-Gothic architecture.

• Paete Church: Reflects Baroque Mission architectural style.

• Barasoain Church: The seat of the Revolutionary Congress where the first Filipino Constitution was drafted; designed by Miguel Magpa, showcasing Baroque architecture.

• Tayabas Basilica: Represents Baroque architectural style.

• Bantay Church: Exhibits Neo-Gothic and Pseudo-Romanesque architectural styles.