National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Archdiocese of Manila) — Attraction in Makati

After about 20 years I’ve yet agin visited our childhood church which was a short walk to our ancestral home back in the days. The same Roman Catholic church where my parents had their simple wedding, my and siblings baptism and so are our children’s. This church has been renovated for so many times looking at it very different from how it was. Larger seating capacity and has large ceiling fans too. Better interior ambiance. Parking is difficult as there is no designated parking for the patrons. There is a small columbarium downstairs where it used to be an open ground for dawn masses. Funny memories though; I used to meet my boyfriend at the same spot (where my brother in law’s ashes are now placed) to attend a dawn mass. Well that boyfriend is now my hubby and we still attend dawn mass where we live now (just sharing). Overall, it was a solemn experience and...

A medium-sized church in the Guadalupe area of Makati, accessible via EDSA and a tricycle ride if you're going by way of public commute. The church grounds are not that big and the church facade is quite nondescript. The surroundings also could use some improvement in terms of cleanliness. The interiors are nice and the altar area is beautiful with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. However, during packed days like on a sunday, it can get quite warm and...

Since it was my first time to visit the shrine, I don't know where the church is located plus I don't have wifi that time. I just walk around the place and saw petals of roses in front of people's houses and there I found the church. I went there during the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe and people were filled with so much joy- A beautiful church indeed, a meaningful celebration with profound explanation to the history of...