PANAY, Capiz: Sta. Monica Parish Church

     Upon setting foot on the land where my mother was born, my ever supportive nanay asked his sister where the church of Panay is. Good thing she knows and we decided to go there first after fetching us at the Roxas airport. 

     The church is probably the one of oldest churches in the island of Panay and of the Philippines. It is under the patronage of Sta. Monica, mother of St. Agustine of Hippo. 

     The belfry houses the pride of Panay, the largest church bell in Philippines and in Asia. It is made up of  around 70 sacks of coins which is said to be donated by the townsmen. Going up to the bell is open to the public but don't forget to ask permission from the curators of the church.

     The main altar shows antiquity, signifying its ages of splendor in the island.