It is believed that there had been no parish priest when Tigbauan Church was established, but it could be between 1575 and 1580 when F. Luis de Montoya was assigned as Prior. This church underwent a lot of repairs because of natural disasters like earthquakes. The repair was done by different people who served as church leaders. After Miag-ao and Guimbal, around 6 PM, we passed by this historical church. I had already paid my fare to Ilo-Ilo City, but I was amazed by the church's facade, so I immediately got off the jeepney and had a very short visit. In front is an open plaza just a few meters from Tigbauan Municipal Hall.
Photo Above: Amazing facade of Tigbauan Church
Tigbauan Church is considered a classic example of a Spanish Churrigueresque style. They used local reddish coral stone and limestone quarried nearby to build the façade. The carvings were done by the selected and famous Chinese/Filipino artist of their time. I didn't enter this church because there was an ongoing mass. READ: My Solo-Backpacking in Negros Occidental and Ilo-Ilo
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