The St. Joseph church was completed in 1848. It was damaged by an earthquake in 1922 and in 1945, its roof was destroyed by a bomb. The bell tower at the middle of the façade was later demolished and two towers were constructed on both sides. In 1996, a full renovation took place.
“BANTAYAN SA HARI” (Moro watch-tower)
Built around the early 1800’s, the watch tower served to protect the locality from marauders from the seas. In wanting to preserve the historic structure, well meaning but ill-advised authorities cemented over the relic, thus its totally modern finish.
THE MANDAUE PRESIDENCIA
The Mandaue Presidencia was inaugurated on September 12, 1937 during the term of then governor Sotero B. Cabahug. A second and third wing was added in 1975. The structure is of middle-American design.
THE TOWN PLAZA
A Spanish colonial plaza complex emerge in Mandaue like most colonial towns where the church, the municpio, the market and a park are located proximate to one another.
RIZAL-BONIFACIO MEMORIAL STAGE & LIBRARY
Designed by Archt. Cristobal Espina, the structure was inaugurated on June 19, 1954. It is a living monument of the spirited citizens of Mandaue to honor the two greatest Filipino heroes, Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, and a legacy of unselfish community cooperation of the Mandauehanons.
MANDAUE CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Mandaue City Central School was built around 1930's. The Mandaue City Central School is one of the five Gabaldon design school houses in Mandaue. It is a testament of the American-introduced educational system.
ANGEL SUICO ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Originally owned by Fabiano Suico and Marcosa Ouano, the house was built in the 1930’s and was used by high-ranking officers of the Japanese Imperial Forces during World War II.
EVERSLY CHILDS SANITARIUM
The hospital complex was built by American Military Engineers in the 1930’s to provide the needs of Hansen’s disease patients. The hospital was named after Mr. Eversley Childs of New York who provided financial assistance to its construction.
ERNESTO C. OUANO ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Before the war, this house was originally a corn mill, Architects Cristobal and Filomena Espina collaborated on its renovation in 1946. Today, the house remains the property of real-estate developer, Ernesto C. Ouano.
LUIS CABRERA ANCESTRAL HOUSE
The late-Spanish designed house was built in 1905 and is probably the only remaining house of its kind in Mandaue. It was used as a Japanese garrison in World War II and as a transient home for some missionary priests.
MANDAUE-MACTAN BRIDGE
Considered an engineering feat in Central Philippines, the bridge was constructed in 1970 and completed in 1972 with design wholly prepared by Filipino engineers. It straddles a channel steeped not only in commerce but also in history.
MANDAUE’S SEÑOR DE CENA
MANDAUE SALTBEDS
Salt making is one of Mandaue’s traditional industries that has survived the challenges of modernity and urbanity. Today, only barangays Umapad and Opao have maintained these famous salt beds.
