the front entrance

The building has seen better days but I now consider it a landmark.

This is the first and only Catholic Church that I have known in my hometown of Balakbak, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines. It has spanned four generations (and counting) of my lifetime. It is a pleasant surprise that it’s able to withstand the test of time.

sidewall. the building is surrounded by a wide lawn with a volleyball court on the opposite side

Here’s something else to behold: Hometown Fortress