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Erected in 1885, was the site of the very First Philippine Congress on September 15, 1898, and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899. In this church the Oath of Office of Emilio Aguinaldo and Joseph Estrada as Philippine presidents took place. Within the premises of Barasoain Church, there are other historical markers installed by National Historical Commission, such as the Universidad Literaria y Scienifico de Filipina at Malolos Convent, General Emilio Aguinaldo Monument at Barasoain patio, and First Philippine Republic marker installed at left side of the main lateral wall of the church.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, also known as Barásoain Church, is a Roman Catholic church built in 1888 in Malolos, Bulacán, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Malolos and is about 42 kilometers (26 mi) from Manila. Having earned the title as the "Cradle of Democracy in the East, the most important religious building in the Philippines," and the site of the First Philippine Republic, the church is proverbial for its historical importance among Filipinos.
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Housed in the convent of Barasoain Church, the museum tells the story of the First Philippine Republic.
NHCP Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas
It was built in 1580 as Casa Tribunal and Casa Presidencia of the town gobernadorcillo. It became the Spanish treasury in 1673. Declared National Shrine on October 4, 1965. Now it is the Museum of Philippine Political History.
A rare pre-World War II government building, built in 1940.
A more than 100-year old Siar tree named after the Filipino word for freedom for having existed during the First Philippine Republic.
Immaculate Conception Parish Cathedral & Minor Basilica (Diocese of Malolos)
The seat of the Roman Catholic church in Bulacan, rebuilt in its original style following its burning by Filipino forces during the Philippine-American War. Some visitors confuse the cathedral with Barasoain Church, although President Emilio Aguinaldo did use the cathedral’s convent as his official residence during the First Republic.