Above: The famous Belfry of Jaro Cathedral stands out against the Iloilo skyline Tourists and locals never fail to flock to the Jaro Cathedral, one of Iloilo City's attraction, to marvel at its unique historical and architectural value. The church's belfry, distinctively unattached to the building itself and is just across the street, had once served as a lookout tower against foreign invaders many years ago. This Baroque style cathedral, combined with Gothic elements was destroyed by a quake in January ... Read More

Above: Molo Church in Molo District, Iloilo City One of the oldest and most fascinating churches in the country today is the Molo church. Built from corral rock, the church building stands out among the present landmarks of Molo district in Iloilo City. It faces the tranquil Molo plaza and is approximately ten to fifteen minutes by car or jeepney from the central portion of the city. Molo church has withstood natural calamities (earthquakes, typhoons) and wars since it was constructed in 1831. ... Read More