Bato Church (St. John the Baptist Parish Church)
Bato, Catanduanes
The oldest church in Catanduanes and the only remaining structure of its kind on the island. It was built of stone under the polo system of forced labour, taking 53 years (1830 to 1883) under six parish priests. It has withstood wars, typhoons and time; the National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled its historical marker on May 17, 2022.