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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 ...

Santo Niño de Malolos In the ever historic city of Malolos, the capital of Bulacan province, is known for it's famed Barasoain Church - an important landmark of the First Philippine Republic and other known devotions of the province from Santisima Trinidad of Barihan, Sta. Maria Salome of Caniogan, La Inmaculada Concepcion of Malolos Cathedral, La Niña Maria of Santa Isabel among others. During the month of January, Malolos became an important center of pilgrimages because of the strong devotion to arguably to the most important Patron of the city, the ever Royal Santo Niño de Malolos. The poised image of Santo Niño de Malolos gained much popularity over the years and became part of the pious life of the people within and outside Malolos, Bulacan. Santo Niño de Malolos The image The image of Santo Niño de Malolos is the image of the Child  Jesus presented as a young royal patterned after King Louis XV of France. The face of the Child is that of innocence yet royalty ...

Santo Niño de Marikina In the shoe capital of the country, Marikina City, aside from the devotion to Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Marikina that continued to flourished in the city, another local devotion that is kept alive in the city - the devotion to Santo Niño de Marikina. The miraculous image of Santo Niño de Marikina that is currently enshrined in his own chapel in J.P. Rizal, Marikina City is one of the most treasured in the city that became one of the silent witness to the history of the city. The image The ivory image of Santo Niño de Marikina is presented as a regal prince ready to take his dominion. The image has a archaic face that adds a certain charm to it's  beholder. He sports long curly hair with the diagnostic Tres Potencias,  vested with an array of vestments given by his devotees for years and holds a globus cruciger and a scepter - the standard symbols of rulership. Santo Niño de Marikina The origins As of this writing there were no...

Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay In the historic town of Bantay in Ilocos Sur, famous for its Tower, is one of the most frequented pilgrimage site for centuries because of the town's miraculous Patroness - Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay, or more popularly known as "Apo Caridad". Since her enthronement in Bantay, she had showered her devotees with numerous miracles that she merited the title as the "Queen of Ilocandia". The Visage of the Queen Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay at present The miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay is said to be the first image of Our Lady in Ilocandia. The image of the Virgin is that of Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion y Correa since the she wears the Augustinian Chord and her shrine is one of many Augustinian founded churches in Ilocos region. The Virgin is represented theding the Child Jesus, the source of all consolation and charity, in one hand and in one hand and w...

Santo Niño de Batangan In the busy yet historic City of Batangas, there one can find the historic Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception which became one of the most visited pilgrim sites in the province. The Minor Basilica enshrines two of the most important miraculous images of the city: the ivory image of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the City and the famed black image of Santo Niño de Batangan. The dark image of the Child Jesus became one of the most well known focal points of devotion in the City and province of Batangas and enjoyed much devotion for centuries. The image The famed black image of Santo Niño de Batangan is that of black image of the Child Jesus which is said to be a replica of the famed image of Santo Niño de Cebu. The image is standing on a base, wears a set of metal vestments: a metal dress and a butterfly-styled cape. The image also sports a crown, holding a globus cruciger and his left hand is in gesture of blessing. The origins Th...