Bantay Church and Belfry in Ilocos Sur

St. Augustine Parish Church of Bantay in Ilocos Sur.

Quirino Bridge (Banaoang) in Bantay, Ilocos Sur | Old & New

The new Quirino Bridge in Bantay, Ilocos Sur 

       Quirino Bridge in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, also known as Banaoang Bridge, is named after the late Elpidio Quirino, the 6th President of the Philippines and a native of Ilocos Sur.

 The old Quirino Bridge in Bantay, Ilocos Sur

Saint Agustine Parish Church in Bantay, Ilocos Sur

Shrine of Our Lady of Charity (Saint Agustine Parish Church, Bantay, Ilocos Sur). This is one of the oldest churches of Ilocos Sur, built in 1590. The facade, rebuilt after having been destroyed during World War II, is of neo-gothic design mixed with pseudo-romanesque elements.

Bell Tower of St Augustine Church in Bantay, Ilocos Sur

The parish of Bantay, Ilocos Sur was established in 1591. The parish’s patron saint is St. Augustine of Hippo, the Doctor of Grace. The feast day of Nuestra Senora de la Caridad is celebrated on the second Sunday of January in commemoration of the canonical coronation of the image.

Quirino Bridge in Ilocos Sur

Quirino Bridge – this scenic bridge is named after the late former President, Elpidio Qurino and it spreads across the Abra river connecting the rocky mountain slopes of the town of Santa and the tail end of Bantay. Otherwise referred to as ‘Banaoang bridge’, it majestically connects and separates two transcending mountains and widely praised because of its marvelous engineering and grand architectural design as glorified by its splendid panoramic beauty, strength and durability when it survived the bombings of World War II. It is considered as one of the most superior bridges built by men because of the utilization of natural endowments combined with fabricated materials. Recently destroyed and damaged when one of its steel spans was washed away at the height of super typhoon Feria that devastated the province on July 4-6, 2001.