Imus Cathedral (Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar

Imus Cathedral is a historic church of the Diocese of Imus, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. It is located on General Castañeda street, Poblacion III-A, in the City of Imus. It is also known as the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar. The National Historical Institute of the Philippines declared the cathedral a structure of historical significance placing a historical marker on Novembet 13, 2006

Facade of Imus Cathedral (2025)

Another view of facade of Imus Cathedral (2025)

Main Altar of Imus Cathedral (2025)

The Altar of Our Lady of the Pillar

Glass frame of Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Statue of Our Lady of the Pillar outside the cathedral

 

Statute of St. James the Great at Plaza Santiago beside Imus Cathedral

Beautiful fountain at Plaza Santiago beside Imus Cathedral

Historical marker of Imus Cathedral

Historical marker of the celebration of Canonical coronation of the Our Lady of the Pillar led by Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Tagle on December 03, 2012.

Miss Philipines is Miss Grand International 2025

I would like to congratulate our candidate Miss Philippines Emma Mary Tiglao for winning the Miss Grand International 2025 held at MGI Hall, Bangkok, Thailand, on October 18, 2025. The win is historic for the MGI and Philippines because it was a back to back victory for the Philippines after our candidate Miss CJ Opiaza won the title in 2024. This is a welcome relief and good news for our country amidst the corruption scandal (flood control projects) in the government, the earthquakes and typhoons that happened this month in our country. Again, congratulations to Miss Emma Mary Tiglao for bringing home the crown.

Miss Grand International 2025 - Miss Phillippines Emma Mary Tiglao

From left, Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao, MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil, Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza.

Photo source and credit - Miss Grand International

69 Days Before Christmas

Shopping malls already decorated its Christmas display as early as October. You will notice that famous malls such as SM, Robinsons, Ayala malls, and Vista malls had giant Christmas trees as the centerpiece of their display. People visiting this malls take pictures as selfies as well as groupies behind this Christmas trees. As of today, it's 69 days before we celebrate the day of Christmas. I visited Robinsons Place Imus to check their decoration and found a huge Christmas tree as the centerpiece of the mall.

The Longest Christmas on Earth

In the Philippines, Christmas is being celebrated when the month of September started. You can see malls and shopping centers are decorated with Christmas trees, ornamentals, Christmas lights, and replicas of Santa Claus and other Christmas characters inside and outside the mall. You can hear also Christmas songs being played on every radio stations until December. This is why the Philippines is considered the only country in the world that has the longest Christmas on earth.

Photo taken at the entrance of SM City Bacoor, Cavite

Photo taken at Robinsons Place Imus, Cavite

Nature's Best

I'm really fortunate to live in the province for good after staying in the busy, noisy and polluted scenario of the city jungle. No one can replace the green rice fields, large trees, and relaxing nature of the province. During my biking routine I had explored the beauty and lush greenery of the place where I live. So peaceful, relaxing, and pleasing to the eyes.

 

Marian Exhibit at MOA Sanctuary

A Marian exhibit titled "Mahal na Birhen, Kaisa sa Lakbay ng Pag-asa" (The Blessed Virgin, Our Pilgrim-Companion of Hope) is being held at the MOA Sanctuary (Level 4) at the SM Mall of Asia from May 05 to July 25, 2025). The exhibit features images of Mary under different titles. Admission is free and it is open to the public. You can visit the exhibit together with your friends or your family. Below are the replica images of Blessed Virgin Mary featured at the exhibit.

The MOA 360 LED

The MOA 360 LED is a towering 15-meter cylindrical display in the heart of Mall of Asia at Pasay City, Manila. It has become an iconic attraction of one of the biggest mall in the Philippines. You may visit the mall with your friends and your families and see this futuristic design and visuals of MOA 360 LED.

The impressive visuals of MOA 360 LED

Philippine Independence Day

Today June 12, 2025, we are celebrating the 127th year of Philippine Independence also known as Araw ng Kalayaan or Araw ng Kasarinlan. The theme of this year celebration is Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan. This day is a national holiday in the Philippines and observed annually on June 12 celebrating the announcement of Philippine Independence from Spain in 1898. As part of its commitment to Philippine tradition, SM malls is taking part by displaying the Philippine National Flag as centerpiece of the exhibit aside from showing Filipino display art at their activity center. Below photos was taken at SM City Bacoor.

Philippine National Flag