This is Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church, also known as Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Parish Church, commonly known as Daraga Church. Its structure has a Baroque design built by the Franciscan Friars in 1773. It served as the place of worship after the church of Cagsawa was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Mayon in 1814. Also, Daraga Church served as the station of Japanese soldiers during the Second World War in 1945. It was rebuilt from 1971 to 1973. By the way, we still wished that Mt. Mayon would show its perfect cone at our next destination. So, Kuya Lijong brought us to this historical church. The location is also a perfect spot to see the beauty of Magayon, who was playing hide and seek with us. The clearing was negative, so let's proceed to its history. READ: BACKPACKING ALBAY, SORSOGON, CATANDUANES
