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Historical church damaged in 2013 quake opens to tourists

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Annie Fe Perez, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/04/13/baclayon.jpg"/></figure></div><p>BOHOL - The La Purisima Concepcion de la Virgen Maria or the Baclayon Church, which was badly damaged by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol in 2013, stands today with a restored facade.</p><p>Its interior, however, has yet to be completed.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/04/13/17/look-historical-bohol-churches-over-3-years-since-earthquake">LOOK: Historical Bohol churches over 3 years since earthquake</a></li></ul><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/15/baclayon1.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/15/baclayon2.jpg"/></figure></div><p>With construction work on hold during the Holy Week break, the Baclayon Church opened its doors to tourists who want to see the progress of its restoration.</p><p>Images of saints were also put on display for visitors.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/15/baclayon3.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Parish priest Nilo Batausa noted the strong demand from tourists who want to have a closer look at the historical church.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/15/baclayon4.jpg"/></figure></div><p>He also announced that the restoration is expected to be completed by December 8, just in time for their town&#x27;s fiesta.</p><p>The Baclayon Church is being restored under the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.</p>

<p>The La Purisima Concepcion de la Virgen Maria or the Baclayon Church, which was badly damaged by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol in 2013, stands today with a restored facade.</p>

The La Purisima Concepcion de la Virgen Maria or the Baclayon Church, which was badly damaged by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol in 2013, stands today with a restored facade.

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Historical church damaged in 2013 quake opens to tourists

Annie Fe Perez,

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Published Apr 15, 2017 12:31 PM PHT

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