The Church of Lubao played a pivotal role in Pampanga’s history. In 1898, it was occupied by Filipino rebels during the Philippine revolution, and a year later, it functioned as a makeshift hospital for American troops amid the Philippine-American War. Tragically, in 1942, the 17th-century church fell victim to Japanese bombings during World War II. Reconstruction efforts began in 1949, and in 1952, a historical marker detailing its history was installed on the church facade by the Historical Committee of the Philippines. Recognizing its significance, the National Museum designated the San Agustin Church as an Important Cultural Property in 2013.