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Boljoon Church
In 1999, the National Historical Institute declared Boljoon a National Historical Landmark. These are places or objects that are associated with an event, achievement, characteristics or modification that presents a turning point or stage in history.

The following year, the National Museum declared it as a National Cultural Treasure. National Cultural Treasures refer to unique structures and items with outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific qualities, significant to the culture of the Philippines.

Cortes Church (Bohol)

 * A 1793 bell in the town of Cortes, a former satellite parish of the town was already inscribed as “Maribojoc”. Its’ role as mother parish of the 2 adjacent towns, Cortes and Antequera, explains the vastness of the theocratic power and control of the town. Cortes was separated from Maribojoc in 1794 and, Antequera in 1880.

Other Maribojoc Heritage Structures

 * The school and casa tribunal were built during the time of Fr. Manuel Plaza in 1855. Five bridges were built in separate periods. Leguana bridge made by Fr. Lucas Martinez in 1892; Merced bridge by Fr. Manuel Plaza in 1856; Morella bridge by Fr. Manuel Plaza in 1856 and reconstructed by Fr. Fernando Rubio in 1871; the fourth one was Aorislag by Fr. Manuel Plaza in 1856; and fifth bridge, Punta Cruz was built by Fr. Antonio Cortes in 1841. (Romanillos: 2005, p.9)
 * The construction of the wharf began after the church was completed in 1816. It was finished in 1864. In the wharf, a stone building was erected in 1881 which was used to monitor the pirates and served as an office for collection of fees from sailboats that docked in the port. (Putong: 1965, p.122) The building was also used as waiting area for the passengers.

To-do list

 * St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church of Amadeo, also Amadeo Church
 * Ayala Bridge or Puente de Convalecencia
 * Lift Bridge of Estero de Binondo
 * List of National Scientists of the Philippines