Tigbauan Church

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.

Tigbauan Church
Photo: Amazing facade of Tigbauan Church.

Tigbauan Church is considered a classic example of a Spanish Churriqueresque style. They used local reddish coral stone and limestone quarried nearby to build the facade. 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