The National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known as the Antipolo Cathedral, was formally elevated to an international shrine yesterday, making it the Philippines’ first international shrine, the third in Southeast Asia and the 11th in the world.
Move to save Manila basilica garners huge support
Petition to protect San Sebastian Basilica from development threat gets 400,000 signatures in a matter of days
San Sebastian Basilica in Manila’s Quiapo district. (Photo supplied)
An online petition launched by a church group in Manila Archdiocese to save a landmark church in the Philippine capital has garnered 400,000 signatures in only two days, organizers say.
The petition on change.org, started on Jan. 11, calls on authorities to halt the construction of a 31-story condominium that the group says could threaten the architectural and structural integrity of San Sebastian Basilica in Manila’s Quiapo district.