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Sinadya sa Halaran Festival 2010

December 3-8, 2010 Roxas City, Philippines Theme: Pag-ambitanay, Pagkinalipay, Pagpasalamat (Sharing, Joy and Thanksgiving) Download Schedule of Activities: Sinadya_sa_Halaran_2010_Schedule

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Holy Week Celebration in Capiz, Philippines

The Holy Week Celebration in Capiz, Philippines is different charm for everyone that combines native traditions and modern day touches with numerous innovations. This has been considered as the holiest week. As Pan-ay town and Capiz became the center of Catholicism in … Continue reading

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Visita Iglesia in Capiz: Top 7 Churches to Visit

Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday for Christian Churches is very significant in observing the Lenten Season or Semana Santa/Cuaresma specially in the Philippines.   Traditionally, on this day, Catholic faithful solemnize the importance of Holy Thursday through Visita Iglesia … Continue reading

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St. Therese of Avila Parish – Loctugan, Roxas City

Fr. Santiago Losada founded Loctugan, a district of Roxas City, in 1834 but it continued being a part of Capiz (now Roxas City).  On June 6, 1840, it was declared a parish by decree of General Lardizabal.  However, this decree … Continue reading

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Immaculate Concepcion Metropolitan Cathedral Parish

The new superb and amazing image of Immaculate Concepcion Metropolitan Cathedral, Roxas City painted with blue in honor of parish Patron Saint Immaculada Concepcion. The parish was founded in 1707. The current structure of the Cathedral was build in 1827. When Capiz became a … Continue reading

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