This church underwent a near-comprehensive reconstruction after taking this photo. It may look completely different by now.

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Saint James the Great parish church is located near the Hundred Islands. It was built in 1609 by Augustinians. The tower used to be much higher but was damaged by a typhoon. There is a report of another severe damage by a typhoon in 2009.

Luzon lowlands are home to the mainstream Filipino culture based on Catholicism. Unlike the Cordillera mountain areas, Spanish colonial influences were more obvious and comprehensive making the Philippines a unique country in Asia. Spaniard, however, could not convert Filipinos to Spanish speakers like in other Spanish territories. Tribal traditions are persistent in the Philippines, and ethnic groups still speak their own languages.

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Guagua is famous for woodcarving, wood crafts and furniture production. This photo shooting was to produce local tourist brochures.

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First catholic church was built here in 1660 and the current structure was built in 1770. It is declared as a National Cultural Treasure.

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