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). Where is the Church?

a. Malolos, Bulacan
b. Panay, Capiz
c. Magdalena Laguna
d. Balangiga, Samar

Answer 1

The church built by Fr. Miguel Murguia in 1774 and rebuilt in 1884 after being damaged by a typhoon is located in Panay, Capiz.

Step-by-step explanation:

The church in question, which was severely damaged by a typhoon in 1875 and subsequently erected anew in 1884, is located in Panay, Capiz. This historical church was constructed using coral blocks and features notably thick walls that are about 3 meters in thickness. The church is approximately 70 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 18 meters in height. One of its most remarkable features is the country's largest church bell, made from around 70 sacks of donated coins. In recognition of its historical and cultural significance, the church was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in 1997.