Travel in Asia: Other Places of Interest in Oslob

Heirlooms and Other Treasures of Old Oslob

The following treasures of old Oslob was innagurated last May 2012:

The Immaculate Conception Parish Church, which officially became an independent parish on January 8, 1847.

The Church Walls and Gates, which were constructed in 1875 to serve as one of the defense frontlines of the complex against the Moro Marauders.

The statue of Fr. Julian Bermejo who was hailed by Cebuanos as “El Parroco Capitan” for his courage and military prowess and for initiating the construction of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church.

Other places to visit/check:

Brgy Daanlunsod ( along the way from Tan-awan (tuki watching) going to Oslob proper) - Nigad Tree a centuries-old legendary tree, 1916 "atabay" water pump, old houses and watch towers.

Baluarte, Lantawan or watchtower - made up of coral stones and built along the coastline of Oslob. Constructed in 1788, by Father Bermejo served as a lookout stations in detecting the coming of Moro pirate ships which helped Father Bermejo fought and won many wars.

The 1788 church belfry tower - a four-storey belfry, built during the time of Fray Mauricio Alvarez (1866-1881). Belfry tower has 11 bells, with the earliest bell cast in 1825. Used to be a five-level tower, but a strong typhoon destroyed the topmost floor.

The Old Spanish Cuartel - this fort has fortified settlement walls with five bastions still remaining.