PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR ECCLESIASTICAL TOURS
Located at the heart of the Central Luzon, the province of Pampanga is composed
of 218,067 hectares of land and twin Rivers. The provincial capital is the City of San
Fernando, the hub of commercial activities and the seat of provincial government. Home
of excellent farmers, artisans and culinary artists.
Pampanga is also known for its food and the Christmas Parols (lanterns). Steeped
in history and blessed with natural and man-made scenery. This province offers several
sightseeing options for visitors. One can trace the steps of history along its main road
and visit its historical landmarks. Early exposure to the outside world even before the
Spanish colonial period, has contributed to the rich culture of the Kapampangan people.
8:00 am
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Arrive City of San Fernando
Proceed to San Fernando Town Proper to visit San
Fernando Cathedral
Built by the end of the 18th century, this church measures
70m long, 13 m wide and 11 m high. The interior belongs
to the Tuscan order. The parish was placed under the
advocation of Our lady of the Assumption.
Calesa Ride, tour around town proper.
9:30
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Depart San Fernando going Angeles, visit Holy
Rosary Church
Holy Rosary Church is the mother of the mother parish of
all Angeles parishes, is located at the intersection of Sto.
Rosario and Sto. Entierro streets. The church was
constructed from 1877 to 1896 by the townspeople of
Angeles, including the small farmers and tenants without
whose patient labors the edifice would not have become a
reality. From 1899 to 1900 the US Army used the church
as a military hospital.
10:30
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Depart Angeles going Guagua via Porac
passing thru the Lahar area (Mega Dike).
11:30
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Arrive Betis, Guagua. Visit Betis Church.
It is one of the oldest churches in Pampanga built in 1754.
its ceiling and walls are filled with paintings and sculptures.
The whole structure centers on the classic altar surrounded
by religious frescoes.
12:00nn
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Depart Betis Church
LUNCH at Luring’s Restaurant, Guagua
1:30pm
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Depart Guagua stop over wood carving shops.
Proceed to Bacolor Church and Museum
San Guillermo Church was built in 1576 in Bacolor,
Pampanga the former capital of Philippines. It has
fascinating work of architecture with religious altar with
antique design and décor with religious frescoes of
neoclassical work of European Art.
2:15
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Depart Bacolor, proceed to Minalin Church.
Minalin Church has a transept and some very beautiful
retablos. The retablos like façade of the church is a striking
architectural feature. The lavish floral decorations of the
main entrance and the windows above it draw one’s
attention.
3:00
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Depart Minalin stop over Sto. Tomas pottery shops.
3:30
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Proceed to Apalit
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St. Peter’s Shrine in Capalangan, Apalit is the current
home of Apung Iru, a life-sized ivory statue of St. Peter
brought into this country from Spain.
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Apalit Parochial Church built between 1629-30, is
located at the town plaza. Its ceiling and dome are filled
with beautiful paintings.
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Depart Apalit, Exit at Pulilan Toll Plaza going Manila.
6:00
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OF TOUR