The inaugural fun run tailored for the Baclayanons marked a triumphant milestone. As we celebrated the town’s 427th Founding Anniversary, credit goes to the organizing committees, dedicated LGU personnel led by Municipal Mayor Atty. A. Alvin J. Uy, ECE, Vice Mayor Romulo Balangkig, generous sponsors, and every individual who contributed to the success of this noteworthy event.
TAMBULIG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS COURTESY VISIT TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACLAYON
We had the privilege of receiving a visit from the esteemed Municipal Officials of Tambulig, Zamboanga Del Sur, led by the Honorable Charlotte D. Panal, on March 2nd, 2023. It was an honor to host their courtesy visit to our Municipality, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have engaged in meaningful discussions and strengthened our ties with our neighboring community.
Mass Civil Wedding
ANNOUNCEMENT! As part of the 426th Baclayon Foundation Day celebration, we will hold a Mass Civil Wedding on November 17, 2022 at Eutiquio Cimafranca Memorial Center (Cultural Center). We urge and encourage unwed couples, who have been living together without the benefit of marriage for more than 5 years, to join the said occasion.For more enquiries, please visit our local civil registrar and look for Ms. Tata Locot.
Data Gathering, Basic Frontline Service and Statistic Report
DATA GATHERING, BASIC FRONTLINE SERVICE AND STATISTIC REPORT A successful training on Data Gathering, Basic Frontline Service and Statistic Report with Bohol Tourism. Together with Pamilacan Island Boat/Cottage Operator and Local Guides.
MUSEO PARROQUIAL DE BACLAYON
Previous Next MUSEO PARROQUIAL DE BACLAYON The Baclayon church complex, originally built by the #Jesuits in the early 18th century and continued by the #AgustinianRecollects after the former’s expulsion from the #Philippines in 1768, stands today as a beacon of faith and a testament of the centuries old devotion of a people. Its thick mamposteria walls, a reminder of turbulent times, not only echo the prayers and petitions of its parishioners, but also serve to protect priceless tangible and intangible reminders of Boholano history and culture.In this age of new normal and in time for the Museums And Galleries Month 2022, the Diocese of Tagbilaran and the Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon, in collaboration with the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School – Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics, present to the public a narrative of Boholano faith, devotion and traditions through the ages, preserved in the fabric of the historic and storied #BaclayonChurch and reflected in the impressive liturgical arts collection of the soon to be REOPENED #MuseoParroquialdeBaclayon.#Bohol#BalikSaBohol#MuseumFromHome#MGMEmbracingUncertainty#MGM2022© Museo Parroquiál de Baclayon
Baclayon Church
History The Jesuits, the first evangelizers of the Baclayon, planted the first seed of Christianity in Bohol upon the request of Doña Catalina de Bolaños, mother of the encomendero of Bohol island, Pedro de Gamboa to Father Antonio Sedeno, mission superior of Leyte and Samar. In November 17, 1596, the first Jesuits, Father Juan de Torres, SJ and Father Gabriel Sánchez, SJ , came to Baclayon. At that time, a Catholic chapel is already existing inside the encomienda. In 1717, Baclayon was elevated as a parish. The present stone church constructed under the Jesuits was finished in 1727. When the Jesuits were expelled in the country in 1768, the Augustinian Recollects immediately succeeded them in the late part of the same year in administering the spiritual needs of the people of Baclayon. Renovations on the church was done during the administration of Father Pedro de la Encarnación, OAR (1839–1854), Father Antonio Úbeda, OAR (1856–1859, 1861–1868) and Father José María Cabañas, OAR (1870–1898). The church was saved from destruction that might be brought by American soldiers in exchange for food and water in 1901. During the Second World War, the church suffered damages but was later restored. From being part of Baclayon, Balilihan, Alburquerque, Corella and Sikatuna became independent parishes in 1829, 1869, 1884 and 1914 respectively.Although it survived damages and was eventually restored, the church of Baclayon was heavily damaged when an earthquake struck Bohol on October 15, 2013.