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Jaro Cathedral: Iloilo’s Iconic Roman Catholic Landmark

Jaro Cathedral

The Jaro Cathedral is located in the Jaro District, Iloilo. It is another example of the country's historical church with baroque architecture. Built in 1864, the cathedral was erected by order of Mariano Cuartero, the first bishop of Jaro. In 1948, this structure was destroyed by an earthquake and was restored in 1956 by the order of the first archbishop, Jose Ma. Cuenco. The famous orator Graciano Lopez Jaena was baptized in this church. In 1976, the National Historical Institute proclaimed this church a Historical Landmark.