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Abra
    Old Roman Catholic Churches   (Tayum, Abra, Luzon) Among the traces of the cultural heritage left by the Spanish colonizers,these churches are found in the municipalities of Bangued,Tayum,and Lagangilang.

    Pinaing (Sacred Stones)   (Peñarrubia, Abra, Luzon) River stones symbolizing the anito and spirits of the ancestors of the local Tingguians.

Agusan del Norte Aklan
    Freedom Shrine   (Kalibo, Aklan, Visayas) Here stands a monument signifying the heroic deed of the Aklanons who fought the fierce battles that ensued during World War II.

    Kalantiaw Shrine   (Batan, Aklan, Visayas) The seat of government of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw III,the third chief of Panay and promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw.

Albay
    Camalig Church   (Camalig, Albay, Luzon) Built entirely out of volcanic rocks it has a small museum which houses archeological artifacts extracted from local caves.

    Daraga Church   (Daraga, Albay, Luzon) An 18th century baroque church poised on a hill with commanding views of the sea and Mayon Volcano. Its stone masons suffused the facade with statuary,carvings,alcoves and niches at different levels.

Angeles City
    Goddess of Peace Shrine    (Angeles City, Angeles City, Luzon) A shrine donated by the Japanese government to the Filipino people to commemorate the long-cherished Japan - Philippine friendship ties and as a memorial to all the Japanese soldiers who perished during the last world war.

    Holy Rosary Cathedral   (Angeles City, Angeles City, Luzon) The Holy Rosary Church was constructed from 1877 to 1896 by the townspeople of Angeles by forced labor system known as "polos y servicios" imposed by the Spanish colonial government.

Antique
    Barbaza Catholic Church   (Barbaza, Antique, Visayas) The church with the most modern architectural style in the whole of Antique and designed by the same architect who designed Museo Iloilo.

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