Badoc is a town in Ilocos Norte. Situated at the boundary with Ilocos Sur province, it is famous for being the birthplace of two of the Philippines' national heroes, and is a pilgrimage spot for one of the most venerated images of the Virgin Mary in the Ilocos Region.
Understand
[edit]Badoc is one of the oldest settlements in Ilocos Norte, having been founded by the Spanish in 1572. It is known in Philippine history as the origin of the Luna brothers Juan and Antonio, the former being one of the leading painters in the Philippines, and the latter one of the leading commanders of the Philippine war of independence against the Americans. It is also the site of the only Roman Catholic basilica in Ilocos Norte, featuring the Virgen Milagrosa, an image of the Virgin Mary that was believed to have originated from Japan and was found washed up in the town's shores.
Get in
[edit]Badoc is along Route 2 (Manila North Road), which skirts the southeastern edge of downtown. Buses also ply this highway, with some bus companies operating limited direct services from Metro Manila.
The nearest airport is in Laoag.
Get around
[edit]Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town, particularly as downtown Badoc is further inland from the coast.
See
[edit]- 1 Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint John the Baptist (Badoc Basilica), Soriano Street, Canaan. Badoc's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish period in the 17th century in the Baroque style and housing the venerated Marian image of the Virgen Milagrosa.
- 2 NHCP Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna, Juan Luna corner Rizal Streets, Garreta, toll-free: +63 77 677 2295, [email protected]. 9AM-4PM, closed Mondays and holidays. A museum dedicated to the lives of Juan and Antonio Luna, brothers who originated in the town (Juan was born in Badoc while Antonio was born in Manila where his family moved to) and dedicated their lives to upholding Filipino nationalism against Spanish and American prejudices. Juan excelled in realist and romanticist painting, while Antonio made his name commanding Filipino forces during the Philippine-American War, only to be assassinated in factional fighting with forces loyal to President Emilio Aguinaldo in Cabanatuan. Free. Donation optional.
- 3 La Virgen Milagrosa Chapel, Ian Pan Road, Sitio Paguetpet, La Milagrosa. A chapel built by the cove where the Virgen Milagrosa was said to have washed up in 1620 from Japan, where it had been hidden away by Christians being persecuted by the Tokugawa Shogunate. The cove was subsequently named in the Virgin's honor. At the same time, a twin image of the crucified Christ, known as the Santo Cristo Milagroso, washed up in the neighboring village of Dadalaquiten, part of Sinait, and is also venerated in that town’s basilica.
- 4 Badoc Island, Pagsanahan Sur (take a boat at La Virgen Milagrosa Cove or at Pagsanahan. The journey will take roughly 25 minutes.). A 36 hectares (89 acres) island with pristine white beaches and rock formations.
- 5 Ilocos Norte Welcome Arch, Manila North Road, Caraitan. A massive archway marking the boundary between Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur provinces. Behind the Badoc side of the arch is a small visitor center with rest area.
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[edit]- 1 Badoc Public Market, Campos Street, Paltit.
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[edit]| Routes through Badoc |
| Laoag ← Pinili ← | N  S
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→ Sinait → Vigan |