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{{Short description|Historic watchtower in Bohol, Philippines}}
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The '''Fort of Saint Vincent Ferrer''' (''Fuerte de San Vicente Ferrer'') or commonly known as '''Punta Cruz Watchtower '''(''Bantayan ng Punta Cruz'') is a [[History of the Philippines (1521–1898)|Spanish colonial era]] [[watchtower]] located at the western tip of the municipality of [[Maribojoc]], [[Bohol]], Philippines. Also known as ''Maribojoc Watchtower'' because of its geographical location, it is located three kilometers ({{convert|3|km|abbr=out|disp=out}}) away from [[Maribojoc Church]]. It is known for being the "''only perfect [[isosceles triangle]]''" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.
The '''Fort of Saint Vincent Ferrer''' ({{lang-es|Fuerte de San Vicente Ferrer}}) or commonly known as '''Punta Cruz Watchtower '''({{lang-tl|Bantayan ng Punta Cruz}}) is a [[History of the Philippines (1521–1898)|Spanish colonial era]] [[watchtower]] located at the western tip of the municipality of [[Maribojoc]], [[Bohol]], Philippines. Also known as ''Maribojoc Watchtower'' because of its geographical location, it is located three kilometers ({{convert|3|km|abbr=out|disp=out}}) away from [[Maribojoc Church]]. It is known for being the "''only perfect [[isosceles triangle]]''" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.


The watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage based on a technical assessment done by the [[National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines)|National Commission for Culture and the Arts]] after the [[2013 Bohol earthquake]].
The watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage based on a technical assessment done by the [[National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines)|National Commission for Culture and the Arts]] after the [[2013 Bohol earthquake]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
Oriented northeast, the watchtower was used as a defense system against Moro pirates from the south.<ref name=":2" /> It was built under [[Order of Augustinian Recollects|Augustinian Recollect]] priest Father Manuel Sanchez de Nuestra Sra. del Tremendal and was finished in 1796.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/about/history|title = The History of Maribojoc: Digging the Foundations of a Town|year = 2014|access-date = September 4, 2014|publisher = Municipality of Maribojoc|last = Jabines|first = Mae Claire|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140908181133/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/about/history|archive-date = September 8, 2014|df = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/articles-on-c-n-a/article.php?igm=2&i=198|title = Bohol Churches|year = 2011 |access-date = September 4, 2014|publisher = National Commission for Culture and the Arts|last = Jose|first = Regalado Trota}}</ref> Made of cut coral stones, its base is shaped as a perfect isosceles triangle connected to a short hexagonal tower on the second level.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=spanish>{{Cite web|url = https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/520/|title = Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines|year = 2014 |access-date = September 12, 2014|publisher = [[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage Centre]]|last = |first = }}</ref> The tower is known for being the "''only perfect [[isosceles triangle]]''" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.<ref name=":2">{{harvnb|Jose|2001|p=85}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url = http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower|title = Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower|year = 2014|access-date = September 4, 2014|publisher = Municipality of Maribojoc|last = |first = |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140924193725/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower|archive-date = September 24, 2014|url-status = dead}}</ref> It has several levels (or floors). Its ''central'' room contains a niche for religious image, in particular of Saint [[Vincent Ferrer]].<ref name=":2" /> Wooden beams that support masonry walls are still present inside.<ref name=":2" />
Oriented northeast, the watchtower was used as a defense system against Moro pirates from the south.<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85" /> It was built under [[Order of Augustinian Recollects|Augustinian Recollect]] priest Father Manuel Sanchez de Nuestra Sra. del Tremendal and was finished in 1796.<ref name="Jabines n.d.">{{Cite web |last=Jabines |first=Mae Claire |date=n.d. |title=The History of Maribojoc: Digging the Foundations of a Town |url=http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/about/history |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908181133/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/about/history |archive-date=September 8, 2014 |access-date=September 4, 2014 |website=Official Website of the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jose |first=Regalado Trota |date=n.d. |title=Bohol Churches |url=http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/articles-on-c-n-a/article.php?igm=2&i=198 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195640/http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/articles-on-c-n-a/article.php?igm=2&i=198 |archive-date=September 10, 2014 |access-date=September 4, 2014 |website=National Commission for Culture and the Arts}}</ref> Made of cut coral stones, its base is shaped as a perfect isosceles triangle connected to a short hexagonal tower on the second level.<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85" /><ref name="UNESCO tentative list">{{Cite web |title=Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/520/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002349/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/520/ |archive-date=September 11, 2014 |access-date=September 12, 2014 |website=[[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage Centre]]}}</ref> The tower is known for being the "''only perfect [[isosceles triangle]]''" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85">{{harvnb|Jose|2001|p=85}}</ref><ref name="Maribojoc website">{{Cite web |title=Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower |url=http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924193725/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower |archive-date=September 24, 2014 |access-date=September 4, 2014 |website=Official Website of the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines}}</ref> It has several levels (or floors). Its ''central'' room contains a niche for religious image, in particular of Saint [[Vincent Ferrer]].<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85" /> Wooden beams that support masonry walls are still present inside.<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85" />


The [[Coat of arms of Spain|Spanish coat-of-arms]] and an inscription highlighted by reddish earth tint can be seen at the tower's entrance.<ref name=":2" />
The [[Coat of arms of Spain|Spanish coat-of-arms]] and an inscription highlighted by reddish earth tint can be seen at the tower's entrance.<ref name="Jose 2001 p 85" />


== Dedication ==
== Dedication ==
The tower is dedicated to the secondary patron of Maribojoc, San Vicente Ferrer, as shown on the inscriptions on the tower entrance and an image of the saint inside.<ref name=":1" />
The tower is dedicated to the secondary patron of Maribojoc, San Vicente Ferrer, as shown on the inscriptions on the tower entrance and an image of the saint inside.<ref name="Maribojoc website" />


{| style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 0.25em;"
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| [[Image:Inscription Telltale.JPG|Inscription on Punta Cruz Watchtower|300x300px]]
| [[File:Inscription Telltale.JPG|Inscription on Punta Cruz Watchtower prior to restoration following the [[2013 Bohol earthquake]]|300x300px]]
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| <center>'''''Castillo de S. Vicente Ferrer''' en esta Punta de la Cruz [...?] y Árbol de la Santa Cruz desde la conquista de los Españoles Hasta Hoy y fe Venera en su Pueblo de Maribohoc con Devoción del Santo Via Crucis Año 1796'' <br /> <br /><small>'''Castillo de San Vicente Ferrer''' in this Punta de la Cruz, whose title and tree of the Holy Cross have been venerated since the time of the Spanish Conquest until today in his town of Maribohoc, with devotions to the [[Stations of the Cross|Stations of the Holy Cross]], year 1796.</small></center>
| '''''Castillo de S. Vicente Ferrer''' en esta Punta de la Cruz [...?] y Árbol de la Santa Cruz desde la conquista de los Españoles Hasta Hoy y fe Venera en su Pueblo de Maribohoc con Devoción del Santo Via Crucis Año 1796'' <br /> <br /><small>'''Castillo de San Vicente Ferrer''' in this Punta de la Cruz, whose title and tree of the Holy Cross have been venerated since the time of the Spanish Conquest until today in his town of Maribohoc, with devotions to the [[Stations of the Cross|Stations of the Holy Cross]], year 1796.</small>
|}
|}
Adjacent to the watchtower is a wooden cross in a rock clip facing the sea. The people of Maribojoc, being under the patronage of the Holy Cross, believe that they are protected by the Holy Cross from Moro pirates.<ref name=":1" />
Adjacent to the watchtower is a wooden cross in a rock clip facing the sea. The people of Maribojoc, being under the patronage of the Holy Cross, believe that they are protected by the Holy Cross from Moro pirates.<ref name="Maribojoc website" />


== Historical and cultural declarations ==
== Historical and cultural declarations ==
[[File:Punta Cruz Watchtower historical marker.jpg|thumb|Watchtower [[National Historical Commission of the Philippines|NHI]] historical marker]]
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The Punta Cruz Watchtower was declared as a National Historical Landmark in February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Resolution No. 4, s. 2009 Declaring Punta Cruz Watchtower a National Historical Landmark|url=http://nhcp.gov.ph/files/NHI_res_4_2009.pdf|publisher=National Historical Commission of the Philippines|access-date=15 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018160047/http://nhcp.gov.ph/files/NHI_res_4_2009.pdf|archive-date=18 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Its historical marker was unveiled by the municipality of Maribojoc and the National Historical Institute (now [[National Historical Commission of the Philippines]]) in May 2009. It was also declared by the [[National Museum of the Philippines]] as a National Cultural Treasure under the collective group of ''Bohol Watchtowers ''together with the watchtowers of [[Dauis, Bohol|Dauis]], [[Panglao, Bohol|Panglao]], [[Pamilacan]], [[Loay, Bohol|Loay]] and [[Balilihan, Bohol|Balilihan]] on August 29, 2011<ref>[[National Museum of the Philippines]] (2011). ''Annual Report 2011''.</ref> and official marker unveiling on July 2012.<ref>National Museum of the Philippines (2012). ''Annual Report 2012''.</ref>


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The Punta Cruz Watchtower was declared as a National Historical Landmark in February 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Resolution No. 4, s. 2009, Declaring Punta Cruz Watchtower a National Historical Landmark |url=http://nhcp.gov.ph/files/NHI_res_4_2009.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018160047/http://nhcp.gov.ph/files/NHI_res_4_2009.pdf |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |access-date=October 15, 2014 |publisher=National Historical Commission of the Philippines}}</ref> Its historical marker was unveiled by the municipality of Maribojoc and the National Historical Institute (now [[National Historical Commission of the Philippines]]) in May 2009. It was also declared by the [[National Museum of the Philippines]] as a National Cultural Treasure under the collective group of ''Bohol Watchtowers ''together with the watchtowers of [[Dauis, Bohol|Dauis]], [[Panglao, Bohol|Panglao]], [[Pamilacan]], [[Loay, Bohol|Loay]] and [[Balilihan, Bohol|Balilihan]] on August 29, 2011<ref>{{Cite report |title=Annual Report 2011 |last=National Museum of the Philippines |date=2011}}</ref> and official marker unveiling in July 2012.<ref>{{Cite report |title=Annual Report 2012 |last=National Museum of the Philippines |date=2012}}</ref>
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Together with Fuerza de Capul in [[Northern Samar]], Dauis watchtower in [[Bohol]], Fuerza de San Andres in [[Romblon]] and Fuerza de Sta. Isabel in [[Taytay, Palawan]], the Punta Cruz Watchtower is being considered to the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage]] Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of [[Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines]].<ref name=spanish/>

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Together with Fuerza de Capul in [[Northern Samar]], Dauis watchtower in [[Bohol]], Fuerza de San Andres in [[Romblon]] and Fuerza de Sta. Isabel in [[Taytay, Palawan]], the Punta Cruz Watchtower is being considered to the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage]] Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of [[Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines]].<ref name="UNESCO tentative list" />


== 2013 Bohol earthquake ==
== 2013 Bohol earthquake ==
[[File:Punta Cruz watchtower, Maribojoc Bohol post-2013 earthquake 01.jpg|thumbnail|Punta Cruz Watchtower after the 2013 Bohol earthquake]]
[[File:Punta Cruz watchtower, Maribojoc Bohol post-2013 earthquake 01.jpg|thumbnail|Punta Cruz Watchtower after the 2013 Bohol earthquake]]
{{Main|2013 Bohol earthquake}}
{{Main|2013 Bohol earthquake}}
One of the largest earthquakes to hit Bohol struck the island at 8:12 AM on October 15, 2013.<ref>[https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000kdb4#summary "M7.1 - 2km NE of Catigbian, Philippines"]. USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Retrieved October 15, 2013</ref> The center of the [[Moment magnitude scale|M]]7.2 earthquake was near [[Sagbayan, Bohol]]. Based on the technical assessment conducted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts after the 2013 Bohol earthquake, the watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage. It has since been restored since 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joint SCH-NCMS Technical Assessment on earthquake-damaged heritage structures in Bohol and Cebu (May 27 – 31, 2014)|url=https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XwrZFlW76ckPAXwbJyifhhZSA5AU3-lIhxKsGd1kMwU/edit|website=National Commission for Culture and the Arts|publisher=Subcommission on Heritage - National Committee on Monuments and Sites|access-date=September 25, 2014}}</ref>
One of the largest earthquakes to hit Bohol struck the island at 8:12 AM on October 15, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=M7.1 – 2&nbsp;km NE of Catigbian, Philippines |url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000kdb4#summary |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015182624/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000kdb4#summary |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2013 |website=USGS Earthquake Hazards Program}}</ref> The center of the [[Moment magnitude scale|M]]7.2 earthquake was near [[Sagbayan, Bohol]]. Based on the technical assessment conducted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts after the 2013 Bohol earthquake, the watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage. It has since been restored since 2016.<ref>{{Citation |title=Joint SCH-NCMS Technical Assessment on Earthquake-Damaged Heritage Structures in Bohol and Cebu (May 27 – 31, 2014) |url=https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XwrZFlW76ckPAXwbJyifhhZSA5AU3-lIhxKsGd1kMwU/edit |type=Slide deck |publisher=Subcommission on Heritage – National Committee on Monuments and Sites |access-date=September 25, 2014 |mode=cs1}}</ref>


== See also==
== See also ==
* [[Santa Cruz Parish Church (Maribojoc)|Maribojoc Church]]
* [[Santa Cruz Parish Church (Maribojoc)|Maribojoc Church]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


== Bibliography==
== Bibliography ==
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* {{Cite book |last=Jose |first=Regalado Trota |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3YTYAAAAMAAJ |title=Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches |publisher=National Commission for Culture and the Arts |date=2001 |isbn=971-814-016-6 |location=Manila |pages=81–86}}
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*{{Cite book|title = Visita Iglesia Bohol (A Guide to Historic Churches)|last = Jose|first = Regalado Trota|publisher = National Commission for Culture and the Arts|year = 2001 |isbn = 9718140166 |location = Manila |url = https://books.google.com/books?id=3YTYAAAAMAAJ |pages =81–86 }}
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==External links==
== External links ==
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* {{Commons category-inline}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140924193725/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower on the official website of the Municipality of Maribojoc]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140924193725/http://www.maribojoc.gov.ph/tourism/punta-cruz-historical-watchtower Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower on the official website of the Municipality of Maribojoc]
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{{Commons category|Punta Cruz Watchtower}}


{{Spanish fortifications in the Philippines}}
{{National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines|state=collapsed}}
{{National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines|state=collapsed}}


[[Category:National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines]]
[[Category:National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Spanish colonial fortifications in the Philippines]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bohol]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bohol]]
[[Category:Towers completed in 1796]]
[[Category:Towers completed in 1796]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, 7 March 2024

Punta Cruz Watchtower
Restored Punta Cruz Watchtower following the 2013 Bohol earthquake
Map
Alternative names
  • Fuerte de San Vicente Ferrer
  • Maribojoc Watchtower
General information
StatusNational Cultural Treasure
TypeWatchtower
Town or cityMaribojoc, Bohol
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates9°44′06″N 123°47′24″E / 9.73500°N 123.79000°E / 9.73500; 123.79000
Completed1796 (1796)
OwnerMunicipality of Maribojoc
Technical details
MaterialStones and wood
Website
Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower

The Fort of Saint Vincent Ferrer (Spanish: Fuerte de San Vicente Ferrer) or commonly known as Punta Cruz Watchtower (Tagalog: Bantayan ng Punta Cruz) is a Spanish colonial era watchtower located at the western tip of the municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines. Also known as Maribojoc Watchtower because of its geographical location, it is located three kilometers (1.9 mi) away from Maribojoc Church. It is known for being the "only perfect isosceles triangle" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.

The watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage based on a technical assessment done by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts after the 2013 Bohol earthquake.

Description

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Oriented northeast, the watchtower was used as a defense system against Moro pirates from the south.[1] It was built under Augustinian Recollect priest Father Manuel Sanchez de Nuestra Sra. del Tremendal and was finished in 1796.[2][3] Made of cut coral stones, its base is shaped as a perfect isosceles triangle connected to a short hexagonal tower on the second level.[1][4] The tower is known for being the "only perfect isosceles triangle" tower-fort structure in the Philippines.[1][5] It has several levels (or floors). Its central room contains a niche for religious image, in particular of Saint Vincent Ferrer.[1] Wooden beams that support masonry walls are still present inside.[1]

The Spanish coat-of-arms and an inscription highlighted by reddish earth tint can be seen at the tower's entrance.[1]

Dedication

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The tower is dedicated to the secondary patron of Maribojoc, San Vicente Ferrer, as shown on the inscriptions on the tower entrance and an image of the saint inside.[5]

Inscription on Punta Cruz Watchtower prior to restoration following the 2013 Bohol earthquake Castillo de S. Vicente Ferrer en esta Punta de la Cruz [...?] y Árbol de la Santa Cruz desde la conquista de los Españoles Hasta Hoy y fe Venera en su Pueblo de Maribohoc con Devoción del Santo Via Crucis Año 1796

Castillo de San Vicente Ferrer in this Punta de la Cruz, whose title and tree of the Holy Cross have been venerated since the time of the Spanish Conquest until today in his town of Maribohoc, with devotions to the Stations of the Holy Cross, year 1796.

Adjacent to the watchtower is a wooden cross in a rock clip facing the sea. The people of Maribojoc, being under the patronage of the Holy Cross, believe that they are protected by the Holy Cross from Moro pirates.[5]

Historical and cultural declarations

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Watchtower NHI historical marker

The Punta Cruz Watchtower was declared as a National Historical Landmark in February 2009.[6] Its historical marker was unveiled by the municipality of Maribojoc and the National Historical Institute (now National Historical Commission of the Philippines) in May 2009. It was also declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure under the collective group of Bohol Watchtowers together with the watchtowers of Dauis, Panglao, Pamilacan, Loay and Balilihan on August 29, 2011[7] and official marker unveiling in July 2012.[8]

Together with Fuerza de Capul in Northern Samar, Dauis watchtower in Bohol, Fuerza de San Andres in Romblon and Fuerza de Sta. Isabel in Taytay, Palawan, the Punta Cruz Watchtower is being considered to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines.[4]

2013 Bohol earthquake

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Punta Cruz Watchtower after the 2013 Bohol earthquake
Main article: 2013 Bohol earthquake

One of the largest earthquakes to hit Bohol struck the island at 8:12 AM on October 15, 2013.[9] The center of the M7.2 earthquake was near Sagbayan, Bohol. Based on the technical assessment conducted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts after the 2013 Bohol earthquake, the watchtower experienced moderate to serious damage. It has since been restored since 2016.[10]

See also

[edit]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Jose 2001, p. 85
  2. ^ Jabines, Mae Claire (n.d.). "The History of Maribojoc: Digging the Foundations of a Town". Official Website of the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  3. ^ Jose, Regalado Trota (n.d.). "Bohol Churches". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c "Punta Cruz Historical Watchtower". Official Website of the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines. Archived from the original on September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "Resolution No. 4, s. 2009, Declaring Punta Cruz Watchtower a National Historical Landmark" (PDF). National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 18, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  7. ^ National Museum of the Philippines (2011). Annual Report 2011 (Report).
  8. ^ National Museum of the Philippines (2012). Annual Report 2012 (Report).
  9. ^ "M7.1 – 2 km NE of Catigbian, Philippines". USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  10. ^ Joint SCH-NCMS Technical Assessment on Earthquake-Damaged Heritage Structures in Bohol and Cebu (May 27 – 31, 2014) (Slide deck). Subcommission on Heritage – National Committee on Monuments and Sites. Retrieved September 25, 2014.

Bibliography

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