That’s right, it is perhaps the oldest church in Panay. The first church there was said to have been built by the Augustinians as early as 1774, but the missionary Friars had arrived there more than 200 years earlier in 1572.

St. Monica Church, Panay

This massive church is also known as the “home” of the largest church bell in both the Philippines and Asia and the third largest in the world…

A display replica of the 10+ ton Bell

You can view the real thing if you are brave enough to climb the 5 story Bell Tower by a rickety fire escape style stairway/ladder…it’s a real adventure… you can read the full story on both the Church and its famous bell here.