Question

In 1774, Fr. Miguel Murguia originally built a church on this site. However, the church was severely damaged by the a typhoon on 17 January 1875. In 1884, a new church was erected. This church was built or coral blocks and is approx. 70m long x 25m wide and 18m in height. Its walls are about 3m thick. It has the largest church bell in the country, weighing more than 10 tonnes-crafted from about 70 sacks of coins donated by the parishioners. In 1997, the church was officially declared a National Historical Landmark by the NHCP(National Historical Commission of the Philippines).

What is the name of the Church?
a. San Carlos Borromeo Church, Batanes
b. Boljoon Church, Cebu
c. Santa Monica Church, Panay
d. Miag-ao Church

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The church in question, which was rebuilt in 1884 with coral blocks and contains the largest bell in the Philippines, is the Miag-ao Church and it was declared a National Historical Landmark in 1997.

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The church referred to in the question, which was originally built in 1774, sustained damage from a typhoon in 1875, and then was rebuilt using coral blocks in 1884, is the Sto. Niño Church, also known as the Miag-ao Church. It is a remarkable structure that stands about 70 meters in length, 25 meters wide, and 18 meters in height, with walls approximately 3 meters thick. It houses the largest church bell in the Philippines, weighing over 10 tonnes, which was made from the coins donated by parishioners. In 1997, this magnificent architectural and historical artifact was officially declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Therefore, the answer to the student's question is d. Miag-ao Church.