About Mulanay

St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church

Mulanay St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church, also known as Mulanay Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Mulanay, Quezon Province, in the Philippines. The church is dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle, who is considered the patron saint of fishermen and the Catholic Church. The history of Mulanay Church dates back to the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. The town of Mulanay was established as a separate municipality in 1860 and was originally the mother town of neighboring Municipality of Catanauan. The church was built to serve the growing Catholic community in the area. Established in 1688 by Franciscan missionaries, its official beginnings as a parish would be in much later years, in 1835, while construction of the church started in 1861. The church was constructed using traditional Spanish architectural styles commonly seen in colonial-era churches in the Philippines. It features a stone facade, thick adobe walls, and a bell tower. Over the years, the church has undergone several renovations and improvements to maintain its structure and preserve its historical significance. Despite these changes, the church has retained its original architectural charm and remains an important landmark in the town of Mulanay.

The Legend of Malaking Bato

The century old legendary boulder along the coast of Barangay Sta. Rosa which had been famous as a unique picnic spot among the residents and visitors alike. There is a story behind this magnificent boulder. Santa and Rosa are best friends. One day, they decided to play at the beach then suddenly, a heavy rain poured. There were thunderstorms too. Not knowing what to do, they just stayed at their place and hugged each other. Then a lightning stroke them. The two had never been found ever since. The people of their place got surprised when they saw a big rock at the sea. So, they named the place where the rock is, Santa Rosa.