First Franciscan Mission established outside Manila, in 1578. Present Church built under the supervision of Vicente Ingles, O.F.M. Cornerstone laid on September 12, 1720, by Francisco De la Cuesta, Archbishop of Manila and acting Governor of the Philippines. 
       
       
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