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Baao
Church
From various documents, a great portion of
which was based on early writings, It is inferred that Baao was
separated from Bula much earlier in civil matters than in the
religious. The church, under the patronage of St. Bartholomew the
Apostle, was constructed in the site where it formerly stood for the
second time when still a barrio of Bula in 1664. It was constructed
with strong materials but destroyed by a typhoon until 1731 when the
town itself was moved to its present site from Binanuaanan and a new
church of stone was erected in that year. This church was repaired and
painted in 1814. The catholic cemetery which is the only one in
existence is located outside the poblacion in a well situated and more
elevated ground located in the boundary of Barangay La Medalla and San
Antonio. From its founding as a separate parish in 1793 to the present
time, Baao has had 62 curates including interim appointees, the one
having occupied the position longest being Father Demetrio Martirez
who, held the curacy for 29 years from 1941 to 1970. Father Florencio
Gonzales, to whom may be attributed at least four important
accomplishment, and for which he will be long remembered, and prayed by
the faithful: (1) The construction of the church façade, one
of the most artistic in Camarines Sur. (2) The construction of the
patio which for sheer art is unsurpassed in the whole Bicol region. (3)
The founding of the parochial school in 1939, offering primary courses
and special courses n Spanish and piano. Eventually the school offered
a complete secondary school, the St. Monica Academy. (4) His example of
unselfishness and devotion and Saintliness which has inspired the
people with affection and trust in their church officials and the
practice of Christian virtues, pieties and charities.
In the early morning of September 6, 1971, a great fire destroyed the
church of St. Bartholomew and convent and its neighbor, the St. Monica
Academy buildings. Rt. Rev.Msgr. Rafael Imperial volunteered to face
the challenge of reconstructing the church despite some pressure in so
some quarters. With the support of many generous parishioners, the
gigantic project was completed inspite of so many contradictions and
difficulties. (excerpt from History of the Church of Baao
Hotel Emelie'
Situated along the main road of Barangay Del
Rosario, Baao Camarines Sur, Hotel Emelie' offers a convenient and safe
place for travelers and visitors. Aside from a perfectly paradise
atmosphere is the soothing warm welcome smiles from the management and
staff complemented by a bar of live band performances that will surely
entice every evening of your stay at their fairly decorated rooms.
Hotel Emelie' will give you an experience of paradise in Baao, truly a
place where your heart will choose to stay!
Baao Park and
Heroes Monument
Originally erected in 1953 by then Hon. Gavino
Barandon, the Heroes Monument had surpassed the test of time and
remained to be the witness of Baao's gradual development from a once
humble town to an economically competitive municipality. In order to
pay tribute to this static emblem, Baao Municipal Mayor, Mel I. Gaite
initiated the renovation of such monument to give more inspiration to
the Baaoeños in their continuous struggle unity and local
progress.
Antipolo Falls
As depicted by the name itself, this maiden falls
can be found at Barangay Antipolo Baao, Camarines Sur. After its
preliminary recognition, the municipal government is on its planning
stage to develop this spot as a possible tourist attraction of the
municipality.
The Barlin
Monument
For
decades, this artistically erected monument of Baao's most illustrious
Catholic son Msgr. Jorge I. Barlin emerged to be the sole icon that
that witnessed Baao's progressive development. Situated right in front
of the Municipal Plaza, this emblem was among the firsts in the region
that had shapen Bicol's wealth in cultural history and national
identity.
Baao Recreation
Centre
Experience a cool adventure with a splash at
Baao Recreation Centre located at the border of San Isidro, Baao. This
multi-faceted sight includes separate pools for adults and children,
poolside bar, sports facilities, conference room and a whole lot more.
Relax and experience pure fun and excitement at Baao Recreation Centre.
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