Form 2D series January 2019

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS

SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE
CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM
Mapping of Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage
Category: Churches, Temples and Places of Worship

NAME OF IMMOVABLE HERITAGE: RIZALISTA CHURCH

PHOTO:

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A. TYPE: [ /] CHURCH [ ]TEMPLE [ ] MOSQUE

  [ ] OTHER ______________________

B. RELIGION/DENOMINATION: IGLESIA NATIONAL DE PILIPINAS

C. ADDRESS/LOCATION/COORDINATES (Longitude & Latitude):

The church is located at Barangay Guilingan, Benito Soliven Isabela

COORDINATES:
Longtitude and Latitude:16.8389°N, 121.9359°E

D. AREA:

1. Total Land Area: 12x22 2. Structure: The church is made up of wooden walls. Doors
and windows are made of bamboos,roof is made of
galvanished sheets.
E. YEAR CONSTRUCTED/ESTIMATED AGE:

YEAR CONSTRUCTED : 2002

ESTIMATED AGE : 18 Years

F. OWNERSHIP/JURISDICTION: BERNARDO JOSE

G. DECLARATION/LEGISLATION: None

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Significant Tangible Immovable Resources
Municipality/City of Benito Soliven
Province of Isabela
Region 2
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II. DESCRIPTION

A. Physical Description (Describe the physical features – exterior, interior, landscape surrounding the structure)

EXTERIOR:

The church is located in a hill facing north, in the west side is the house of the leader of the
Rizalista’s on the east part is the road and nearby houses and on the south part is the barangay/community
hall.It is 15-20 steps up before reaching the main door.On the upper left corner is the bell. The church is
surrounded by different flowering plants.

INTERIOR:

Upon entering the church you will see the altar where various framed pictures depicting Jose Rizal
our national hero is located, above of it is a blue rectangular cloth where some words and dates are
embroidered just like Rizal,Bonifacio,Hunyo 12,1898,at the center is our Philippine flag and beside of it is
another green cloth where a name Dr. Mons Solomon C. Eligado was embroidered too.

A triangular table is located at the left part. There is also an eye of providence located at the top
most.When facing the main door there are 10 wooden chairs on both sides. The floor is ground. The ceiling is
made from woods.

B. History of the Structure (Write the history of construction, use/function of the building over the years, history of
intervention)

According to our informant Sir Gundaway Jose when he was 14 years old his family migrated at Barangay
Guilingan which is from Busilak, Bayombong Nueva Viscaya. His father Bernardo Jose who was an apostle of
Dr. Mons Solomon C. Eligado their “pangulo” or leader came here in the year 1965 because of their belief
which is Rizalista.

Before there was no permanent place for their church they move from one place to another until their
leader Dr. Mons Solomon C. Eligado passed away, his father lead the group. Bernardo Jose decided to built a
new church together with his fellow Rizalista which was located at their land particularly beside their house.

When Bernardo Jose died, Gundaway Jose took over the position of his father as “pangulo” of the
group.Until now the church is managed by Gundaway Jose and maintained by the family.

C. Status [ /] Occupied [ ] Not occupied

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Significant Tangible Immovable Resources
Municipality/City of Benito Soliven
Province of Isabela
Region 2
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III. STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRUCTURE

According to Ma’am Erlinda Pascua, 68 years old barangay kagawad of barangay Guilingan, sister of
Gundaway Jose,when they were young the whole family transferred at Guilingan with the leader of the
group Dr. Mons Solomon. Their father Bernardo Jose took over when their leader died. The land where the
“santuaryo” or their chuch was built was owned by Bernardo Jose the father of Gundaway Jose who is now
the leader of the group.He is the one who lead the mass or prayer.The mass service does not have strict
format. It starts at 8:30 and end on different times.Mostly it consist of nationalistic songs.They also have
sermons.There are also thanks giving mass, prayer for the dead and others.

During their mass service on Sundays their church or santuaryo is usually far from being half full.
There may be 10 attendees. According to Sir Gundaway Jose he can’t really stop worshipers from having
change of heart.

IV. SIGNIFICANCE

Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, scientific, social, socioeconomic, socio-political, spiritual and then explain

 Historical because the church was built during the leadership of Bernard Jose.
 Social because it is where the Rizalistas gather during Sundays or special occasions.
 Spiritual where they pray and thank Rizal for everything they have.

V. CONSERVATION

A. STATUS/CONDITION OF STRUCTURE: (Describe the physical condition of the structure)

[ ] Excellent
[ ] Good
[ / ] Fair
[ ] Deteriorated
[ ] Ruins

Remarks:

The church is in fair condition though some of the woods have been damaged due to its old age.

B. INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE:

1. [ ] altered 2. [ ] moved
[ ] unaltered [ /] original site

Remarks:
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Province of Isabela
Region 2
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The church remain at the original site but some parts like the roof was changed because it was damaged by
typhoons.

C. CONSTRAINTS/THREATS/ISSUES:

One of the threats being considered was due to natural calamities just like typhoons and earthquakes.

D. CONSERVATION MEASURES: (Describe the conservation measures taken at the level of the community, provincial and/or
national)

Since then the church is under the custody of Gundaway Jose and his family. They maintain its cleanliness and safetiness at all times.

VI. LIST OF SIGNIFICANT TANGIBLE MOVABLE HERITAGE (within the premises of the built heritage, with the
consent of the owner/caretaker):

Name of Object Photo Year produced or estimated

age
Jose Rizal’s statue Year brought Guilingan 1965
Estimates age 55

Bell Bought at Watawat ng lahi

1995
Estimated age 25

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Significant Tangible Immovable Resources
Municipality/City of Benito Soliven
Province of Isabela
Region 2
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Bible Year brought at Guilingan 1965
Estimates age 55

VII. REFERENCES

KEY INFORMANT/S: GUNDAWAY JOSE 56 years old, Rizalista Leader  

ERLINDA PASCUA 68 years old, Barangay kagawad
REFERENCE/S:  
NAME OF MAPPER/S: CECIL FLORES, CRISEL M. ANDAYA  
DATE PROFILED: October 14, 2020  

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Significant Tangible Immovable Resources
Municipality/City of Benito Soliven
Province of Isabela
Region 2