The Oldest Stone House in Batanes

The House of Dakay, located in the town of Mahatao, was constructed in 1887 and is considered as the oldest stone house in Batanes. It is included in the list of UNESCO Heritage Building. It was built by Elena Estrella and given to her nephew Jose Dacay, to whom the house was named after.

Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig

On July 26, 2022, which coincided with the Feast of St. Anne, the Vatican officially designated the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig City as a minor basilica. This significant recognition puts the church in the esteemed company of only 20 churches in the country. The declaration was announced by His Excellency Most Rev. Charles John Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines.