PAROQUIA DEL SANTISIMO ROSARIO                                                                      (HOLY ROSARY PARISH CHURCH)

This majestic Central European Romanesque-designed church with 35-meter-high twin bell towers was labored by the town’s residents laying each stone block and using eggs as an ingredient to cement its edifice. The construction was completed on 12 February 1896 and at that time it was the tallest church building in the province of Pampanga. This iconic landmark witnessed numerous historic events; its belfries served as watch towers for the Filipino revolutionists in 1898-1899, it served as a military hospital in 1899-1904, and as a motor pool and horse stable of the Japanese army. The remains of the City’s founder Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda and his wife Dona Rosalia de Jesus are buried on each side of the altar. Declared as Important Cultural Property by the National Museum in 2015 by virtue of the powers vested by Republic Act 4846, as amended by Presidential Decree 374 and Republic Act 8492.

MUSEO NING ANGELES

This former seat of power of Angeles City was constructed during the term of then mayor Don Juan D. Nepomuceno in 1922 and for almost eight decades, it witnessed various historical and political affairs which shaped the city. In 1999, after the local government moved its office to its present location, the building was turned over to the Kuliat Foundation, Inc. which initiated its renovation and transformation as a local museum. Declared as Important Cultural Property by the National Museum in 2015 by virtue of the powers vested by Republic Act 4846, as amended by Presidential Decree 374 and Republic Act 8492. 

MANSION DE DON FLORENTINO PAMINTUAN

Dalan De Miranda corner Dalan Sto. Entierro, Barangay Sto. Rosario. Installed Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute in 2002 in the exercise of its authority vested by law and in compliance with its mandate to honor national heroes and perpetuate the glory of their deeds and to preserve historical sites This home of Florentino Pamintuan, said to be the first Kapampangan millionaire, was the site of the first anniversary celebration of the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1899; the waving of the Philippine flag from the second-floor window as well as the patriotic speech by President Emilio Aguinaldo is reenacted every year on June 12. In 2010, the ownership of the house was transferred to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines through a donation. Restoration work has been done in 2012 with a budget coming from the National Government. 

SAGRADA FAMILIA CONVENTO

Dalan Sto. Rosario, Barangay Sto. Rosario. A structure that was originally intended to be a housing for parish priests, was converted into a colegio by the nuns, and was later on transformed into one of the most prestigious learning institutions in the city. The original structure was constructed around 1880 and was intended as the “CONVENTO” of the parish priest. It is connected to the base of the north belfry of the church, and the priest could enter the church through the doors in the first and second floors. On august 15, 1918, the native parish priest, Rev., Fr. Juan Almario moved out of the “CONVENTO” because native Augustinian nuns converted it into the “COLEGIO DE SAGRADA FAMILIA.” The move was due to a higher enrollment in a school built for them nearby. In the early 1920’s, the Bureau of Education mandated that English become the medium of instruction in all school levels nationwide. 

JUAN D. NEPOMUCENO BUILDING OF HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

In 1933, when he was just 14 years old, Javier Jesus Gomez Nepomuceno dreamt of establishing a Catholic school that suited his standards. Jave belonged to the prominent Nepomuceno family who’s businesses including an ice plant, an electric plant, a soft drinks factory, a subdivision, and a grocery store, helped transformed Angeles into the first chartered city in Central Luzon. That same year, on June 5, Jave’s father Juan turned his dream into a reality when he built the academic institution that would later evolve into what is now known as the Holy Angel University. HAU is credited to be the first Catholic school in the Philippines to be founded and managed by lay persons. Jave named this particular building, built in 1940 by Marino Valdes (the same architect who built Ateneo de Naga), after this father Juan. Today, the building was transformed into the Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies. 

RESIDENCIA DE PATRICIA MERCADO / GOMEZ MASNOU (BALE HERENCIA)

Another historical landmark in the city that became a residence, Catechism school, office of town-councilor, and a mini-casino. This building has stood the test of time, and to this day, continues to be of service to Angeleños. Spanish Augustinian Friar Padre Guillermo Gomez Masnou, O.S.A., who was then the parish priest of Angeles City, had this house constructed using carpenters from Vigan, Ilocos Sur in 1860. The house was eventually inherited by one of his children – Maria Teodora Gomez (more popularly known as Mariquita), who was married to Filomeno Santos. Before the Philippine Revolution of 1896, she opened up a catechism school at the ground floor. In 1901, the same ground floor was rented briefly as the first public school of American “Thomasite” teachers – Mr. John W. Osborn and Miss Marion Huff. It was used as headquarters of the Japanese officers during World War II. 

JOSE YAP HOUSE

A home built with determination, passion, and above all love, this historical landmark bears witness to the lives of the founding couple, and the many generations that followed. Jose Yap and wife Lidia commissioned Engr. Marino Valdes to build this house from 1958 to 1959. The patriarch Jose was a consultant to many significant political personalities during and after World War II while the matriarch Lidia was a “friend of the poor” giving indefatigable support to varied services. Through the years, the house has been maintained to its original structure and composition by the couples’ heirs who, to this day, still live in the same house. Photo courtesy of Culture and the Arts Council of Angeles (CACA). 

JOSE NARCISO HOUSE

Built in 1932, this historical landmark was built as a residence of Atty. Jose Amarante Narciso and Josefa Dizon Mendiola. Atty. Jose A. Narciso was known as one of the most prominent lawyers of the province at that time – being given the title “Abogado de Campanilla.” He also became the acting Governor of Pampanga, when Don Honorio Ventura was abroad. Often referred to as “Don Pepe” Atty. Narciso held many positions in business and society and was an advisor to many politicians including President Diosdado Macapagal and big names in businesses. This property was declared an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum in 2015 by virtue of the powers vested by Republic Act 4846, as amended by Presidential Decree 374 and Republic Act 8492. Photo courtesy of Culture and the Arts Council of Angeles (CACA). 

CAMALIG

Camalig (the Kapampangan word for granary shed) is a 100-year-old ancestral storehouse that was used to store rice grain and muscovado sugar in heavy pilones (large, wide-mouthed clay jars). The property was originally owned by the town founder’s son and the first town Mayor of Angeles – Ciriaco de Miranda y de Jesus. In July 12, 1869, the property was inherited by Don Juan Alberto Nepomuceno. The Camalig property was eventually passed on to Armando Nepomuceno, who restored it and turned it into a restaurant in 1980, while making sure to preserve the old granary’s antique structure. At present, Camalig is home to one of Angeles City’s pride – the Armando’s Pizza also known fondly called by locals as “Ang Pambansang Pizza.” Armando’s Pizza uses the same classic home-grown recipe pioneered through the decades (since its establishment in 1973) – handcrafted dough made with artisan care and baked to crispy-crust perfection. 

MANUEL HENSON HOUSE (BALE CUAYAN)

A historical structure that was initially intended to be a rest house for a sick boy, but was transformed into a residence, American barracks, band rehearsal area, and headquarters for Japanese invasion forces. Originally built in 1892 from materials such bamboo, sawali, and nipa, this structure was constructed by the grandson of the founder of Angeles, Mariano Vicente Henson y de Miranda, as a rest house for his sick son, Manuel. In August 1899, at the height of Philippine American War, the house was used as a barracks by the American invaders who ripped-off all its sawali windows, attached wooden legs on them and used as sleeping cots. In 1902, a son of Mariano – Jose P. Henson organized the first brass band of Angeles which was put under the batin of Prof. Regino Herrera who practiced in the house regularly. In 1909, the “Banda de Angeles” won the first prize in a competition at the Manila Carnival. 

SALAKOT

Salakot, located at the Dalan Manuel A. Roxas, Barangay Balibago, is a symbol of freedom from the clutches of the American dominion in Angeles City. Salakot was declared also as one of the important historical structures of the city by virtue of Ordinance No. 383, series of 2015 (PO-879-10-15). The US Military Bases Agreement was forged between the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in 1947, a 99-year period treaty which was cut short during the time of President Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1979. For the first time the flag of the United States of America was hailed down and the Philippine flag, the symbol of our jurisdiction and authority was raised, concomitant to that was the establishment of the Salakot. Originally, it was located at the entrance of the Clark Air Base. It is also considered as a silent witness of the resiliency of the Kapampangans and Angeleños during the withdrawal of the Americans from Clark Air Base and still standing even after the onslaught of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in the early nineties. 

ESTACIO DE ANGELES

A historical landmark, this 128-year-old rail tracks stand as a true testament to the Filipino’s compassion. The estacion has four sections encompassing four barangays — Agapito Del Rosario, Claro M. Recto, Lourdes Sur East, and Lourdes Sur. On July 1887, the Manila Railroad Company, or MRR Co., started the construction of the Manila-Dagupan railroad including this station in Angeles. The first President of the Republic, Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo, was said to have gotten off in this train station from San Isidro, Nueva Ecija. Gen. Antonio Luna, editor, publisher and distributor of La Independencia used the Estacion to transport equipment and staff. According to historian Daniel Dizon, residents around the station were recognized as “food throwers,” having hurled food and drinks into train wagons packed with US and Filpino soldiers transported by the Japanese Imperial Army to Camp O’Donnell, Tarlac, from the Death March in Bataan April 1942. 

RUFINA DAYRIT-DYCAICO HOUSE

Originally built as a home for the Dayrit-Dycaico’s, this structure withstood time, and was used throughout history as a Japanese headquarters during the War, a clinic, a bank, an educational enterprise, and a restaurant. According to Regina Roxanne Dycaico, the original owner of the house was Rufina Dayrit-Dycaico (mother of Dr. Julian Dayrit Dycaico, Sr and Filipina wife of Chinese immigrant Jose Dycaico). During the Japanese Occupation while the family evacuated to their plantation in Jalung in Porac, the Japanese stayed in their house throwing the furniture from the windows of the second floor. After the war, the structure was renovated just in time for the Dycaico’s youngest daughter’s debutant ball. The house was also used as a clinic by Dr. Julian Dycaico which explains the medical emblem in front of the house. Dr. Julian and Lourdes Gomez Dycaico raised 9 children in this house. Armin became a medical doctor; Adalisa, a pharmacist; Violeta, a dentist; Yolanda, a successful businesswoman; Jose, a pilot; Julian Jr., an engineering board top notcher; Lazaro, an agriculturist; and Perla, a pharmacist. 

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