Category Archives: St John the Baptist Church, Dingle, Igbaras, Iloilo & Jordan, Guimaras

General Adriano D. Hernandez. A Hero & Patriot

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General Adriano D. Hernandez

Here it is, the brief story of a Hero and a Patriot – General Adriano D. Hernandez, who it is said gave the cry that started the Revolutionary War on Panay Island in 1896. It was “The Cry of Barrio Lincud”. Read the Rest of the Story press here

It was 1763 when the first church “opened” in Igbaras

Orbrero's Painting of the Church (2004)

It was indeed a fabulous church. Old and Historic Church, built by the Augustinians in the 1800′s and it was sadly, completely destroyed by Lady CayCay in 1948. Read the full intriguing story of Igbaras’ Church of St John the Baptist. Click here.

St John the Baptist Church. The Old Church of Dingle, Iloilo. A historical & cultural treasure!

It’s not listed on the roster of Philippines historical and cultural treasures, but, maybe it should.

 

 

It has one of the most beautiful interiors that we have seen so far. And we firmly believe that it should be preserved and protected as a National Historic & Cultural Treasure for future generations.

Read about some of its interesting history and marvel at the photos of this unique monument…