Morong Church (Bataan), or Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church, is more than 400 years old, established in 1607, and is one of the oldest churches in the province. Its structure was made from Coral stones, erected by the locals under the Spanish Colonizer who ruled the province. Based on how this church looks, the rusty color and lichen hanging on the exterior are proof that this church is considered one of the heritage churches. However, I did not see any Heritage or Historical markers placed here.
According to the blue marker: "The spiritual ministration of Morong (formerly part of the Corregimiento de Mariveles) was entrusted to the Recollects in 1607. Fr. Rodrigo de San Miguel placed this mission under the protection of Our Lady of the Pillar. This Coral-Stone Church is a witness to the Morong Katipunero's fight for freedom during the Revolution against Spain and the heroic stand of the USAFFE's Calvary Unit in defense of the western section of the Main Line of Resistance (MLR) during WWII. During Rev. Fr. Froilan C. Miguel's stewardship on the occasion of its Quadricentennial Celebration, the alter and the retable were rebuilt with the full support of the Most Reverend Socrates B. Villegas, D. D. and the generous cooperation of the Laity."
CENTURIES-OLD CHURCHES IN THE PHILIPPINES