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In Photos: Santa Barbara Church Restoration

Church and Convent facade almost finished
 The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is supervising the PhP50 million restoration works of the Santa Barbara church and convent making sure that it will be finished before the Philippine Independence Day Celebration. The 2015 National Independence Day will be held in Santa Barbara and to be attended by the President of the Philippines His Excellency Benigno Simeon C. Aquino, III. Read more about this restoration project.
Laying out the marble flooring
Additional structures were built inside out to support the original walls
Securing the church's altar back wall with these supports
The church and covnent facades - almost finished!


The Church and the municipality is also seeking donors for new pews which will complement the newly restored church. This is the local counterpart of the restoration since the furniture are not part of the restoration. 

There are two options for the pews donation

  • a) Php 8,000 made with acacia wood and natural finish (in front of the photo above)
  • b) Php 6,900 made with gmelina wood and painted brown to match acacia wood

 For further details about this donation drive, please contact the, Santa Barbara Museum and Tourism Office through the following channels
Telephone: +63 33 523-9955
Email: sb100museum@gmail.com
Facebook Page: Santa Barbara Centennial Museum

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  1. UnknownMarch 21, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    Hello,
    I'm spécialized in restoration to historic monument in Paris, France, since 25years, and i want to work in Philippines in this job, to give my experience to the old monuments in Philippines.
    How can i do to find the right contacts to propose my service ?
    Sincerly yours,
    Richard.

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