By going to the various locations of Laguna, where ... creativity is shown through their local food, art and clothing, it made me happy to be a Filipino ... the trip really opened my eyes even more.

Mr. Velasco was very knowledgeable of everything even things not related to the tour... I really learned a lot of course most of them were the stories of how the churches came to be and about the saints and such ... The trip made me realize that every church has its own history, its own stories and its own miracles, which makes each one unique in its own way. Lastly, it is not the because we go to church and pray that makes it holy, its because we are there that's why it is holy since we are the presence of Christ.   

The Visita Iglesia was a very enriching experience for me. As an architecture student, I was able to appreciate the beauty of each church that we visited and at the same time, learn more about our country's own architecture. I learned that the style of the churches we visited in Laguna was Earthquake Baroque, and this allowed them to withstand calamities and remain intact until today. I also learned that Filipinos back then used egg whites to build the churches. This shows how resourceful our people were.

Aside from its relation to my course, the Visita Iglesia made me feel fulfilled because I was able to join a church visit for the first time. It was like a spiritual journey that helped me become closer to God. Also, I was able to bond with my blockmates and Dynarel teacher, and I really had a great time with them.