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Our Lady of EDSA, Mary Queen of Peace at the top of her Shrine in Ortigas Avenue EDSA (Stands for Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue) - the long road that connects the cities of Makati, San Juan, Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City that is known for many things: the ire of commuters, drivers and motorists for it's infamous heavy traffic and the landmark of the historic People Power Revolution of 1986. The historic bloodless revolt became a pivotal point in Philippine history that is known for much bloodshed to gain freedom from foreign oppressors for centuries prior to this key event. Over the years, numerous political figures of this bloodless revolt were hailed and despised over the years that were written in history books and in the press for decades after the event and sadly it is being overlooked and revised by some scrupulous parties at this present time. But looking on a more wider scope of this important event in our history, there is a key figure that is being obscured for ...

San Roque de Caloocan The modern and progressive city of Caloocan is very fortunate for the city was dedicated to two powerful intercessors, the Nuestra Señora de la Nieva de Caloocan and the famed Patron against sickness and pestilence - St. Roch of Montpelier. Of all the images of San Roque in the country, arguably that of San Roque in Kalookan Cathedral is one of the most recognizable in the country in modern times. Due to the popularity and importance of San Roque to the people of Caloocan, the Holy See chose his humble abode to be the Seat of the Diocese of Kalookan where he became the watchful patron of the diocese. The image   The image of San Roque is that of a middle aged man from the medieval period wearing his pilgrim attire. The image of San Roque de Caloocan is that of a serene bearded face that capture the attention of its beholder. Although the image was done in de-tallado style of carving, he is presented to the faithful vested in fine clothing given b...

Our Lady of China of Iloilo City In the progressive Iloilo City in Iloilo, with a long historical link with the Chinese community since the early years in our history, it wasn't until the 1950's that Virgin of their homeland would arrive, under difficult circumstances, that was proven to be providential to the Filipino-Chinese community of the Hiligaynon City. Under the mantle of Our Lady of China of Iloilo, she guided her children, regardless of race, for she is the Mother of all nations, as His Son is the King of All Nations. The image Though her robes be pagan, she belongs to every age, to all people and to every race. The image of Our Lady of China in Iloilo is a standing figure of Madonna and Child wearing the Oriental style of clothing from the Imperial Chinese Court, the yellow traditional dress with colorful trimmings, the diagnostic hairdo of a Chinese noblewoman, the bald Child Jesus, and the sinitic eyes of both Mother and Child which gives with a mixture of ...