The faith of the people of Siquijor truly runs as deep as their history, and their churches, like the Saint Francis De Assisi Church, has also persevered from the past to the present. 


Saint Francis De Assisi Church in Siquijor was established by secular priests under Patron San Francisco de Asis on February 1, 1783. It was administered by secular priests on February 1, 1783 and the construction of this stone church was initiated by P. Setten, a secular, and it was managed by P. Alonso de los Delores during the period of 1795-1831.The convent was built to be a hiding place from pirates.


How to get there

From Manila, one can take a flight to Dumaguete City, which takes about an hour, then take a fast craft to the island of Siquijor, which takes another hour.  


Accommodations

•    Lazi Beach Club - Talayong, Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines 6228
•    The Firefly Cove Beach Resort - Libo, Enrique Villanueva, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor, Philippines 6230
•    Bahura Resort and Spa - Dauin Km 19/20 Maayong Tubig, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines
•    Gunwoo Dive Resort - Lilo-an, Santander, Cebu, Philippines 6027
•    Alona Kew White Beach Resort - Alona Kew, Tawala, Alona Beach - Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines
•    Eden Resort - Liloan, Santander, Cebu, Philippines 6026
•    Mike's Dauin Beach Resort - District III Poblacion, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6217
•    Linaw Beach Resort and Restaurant - 9999 Daorong, Panglao, Danao Beach - Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines 6340
•    Hope Homes Panglao - Barangay Danao, Panglao Island, Danao Beach - Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines
•    Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort - Bangcogan, Oslob, Sumilon Island, Cebu, Philippines