San Joaquin, Iloilo

Poverty incidence of San Joaquin Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] The main church in town, a Roman Catholic parish was constructed in 1859 and completed in 1869 by Spanish friar Tomas Santaren, of the Augustinian Order.[5] The church is unique among those in the Philippines for its large pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tetuan.A statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched stands on top of a baroque style gate, and on each side of Christ, two columns with angelic figures are poised as guards.Historical and religious themes, mostly anchored from the Barter of Panay, such as efforts with the preservation of rituals, are reflected through the dances presented in the festivity.Along the stairway are life-size and lifelike statues depicting the Creation, Noah's Ark, Ten Commandments, and the 9 Major Events of the Life of Jesus Christ.
A map depicting the barangays of the Municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo.
San Joaquin Municipal Hall
The pediment of San Joaquin Church featuring the Battle of Tetuan
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