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Located along Calle Rizal, Barangay Poblacion, Plaridel in the province of Bulacan, Plaridel Church is one of the Spanish colonial era churches of the province.  Plaridel Church Plaridel Church History Formally named Santiago Apostol Church , Plaridel Church was first established in 1581 as one of the visita  or mission chapels of Malolos. It was formerly located in a barrio called Lumangbayan. However, it had to be transferred across the Quingua River (now Angat River) to its present location as it was frequently flooded during the rainy season.  Plaridel Church - Plaridel, Bulacan The bell tower and the church facade of Plaridel Church A church was built in 1602 and was finished fifteen years later in 1617. The church was made from adobe stones and bricks. Sadly, lightning struck it in 1705 and the ensuing fire razed it down. A new church was rebuilt in 1722 but was razed by fire again in 1772. However, this time, it was quickly rebuilt.  Plaridel Church 's NH

Missed some parts of our 2019 Bicol Road Trip ? Here's the summary of our 6-day 2019 Bicol Road Trip . Day 1  -  Off to Naga City Places worth checking out: Nagaland Hotel ________________________________________________ Day 2  -  Cam Sur - Albay Places worth checking out: Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019 Ocampo Deer Farm ________________________________________________ Day 3  -  Tour of Camalig Places worth checking out: Quintuinan Hills Hoyop Hoyopan Cave Solong Eco-Park ________________________________________________ Day 4  -  Exploring Sorsogon Places worth checking out: Barcelona Ruins Park Bulusan Lake Dancalan Beach ___ ____________________________________________ Day 5  -  Legazpi City x Daraga x Camalig  Places worth checking out: Albay Park and Wildlife Cagsawa Ruins Sumlang Lake  ________________________________________________ Day 6  -  Road Back Home

Day 6: May 26, 2019 Road Back Home 2019 Bicol Road Trip: Day 6 After five days of exploring the Bicol Region , we've finally come to the part where we have to say goodbye to this wonderful region. My mom and I made those steps... Since we've already booked our bus tickets to Starmall in Alabang prior to our trip, we had plenty of time to do other things. For me and my parents, we spent the whole morning working on our hillside farm. My wife, on the other hand, finalized the things that we'd bring back home. As for my daughter, she spent her time playing running after chickens.  It's not that perfect yet but it would be cemented later on.  Enjoying the fruits before leaving... We're ready to go home! That afternoon we drove to Legazpi City to pick up our pre-ordered bus tickets at the Isarog Booking Office in Legazpi Bus Terminal in Tahao Road in Bitano, Legazpi City. While waiting for the bus at the pick-up point, my mom and I managed to squeez