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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Architecture of Molo and
Miag-ao Church
MUSIC – Grade 7
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Architecture of Molo Church and Miag-ao Church
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Architecture of Molo and
Miag-ao Church.
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the
Architecture of Molo Church and Miag-ao Church . Specifically, it
seeks to achieve the following learning competency ,
1. Creates crafts that can be locally assembled with local
materials, guided by local traditional techniques (e.g., habi,
lilip, etc). (A7PR-IIc-e-1) and
2. Explains the correlation of the development of crafts in specific
areas of the country, according to functionality, traditional
specialized expertise, and availability of resources (e.g.,
architecture, weaving, pottery, accessories, masks, and culinary
arts) (A7PR-IIf-3)

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Discuss the Architectural Structure of MIAG-AO and MOLO CHURCH.;

2. Create a Building/House Miniature.;

Let Us Try
Assemble the figure through drawing on the space provided.

Guide Questions:
1. Have you seen buildings in your place or in the city? Can you
describe them?
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 2. What are your thoughts about the designs of these buildings?
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Let Us Study
Architectural Structure of Molo and Miag-ao Church

Molo Church Located in San Pedro

Street Molo , Ilo-ilo it depicts the
combination of Spanish ,Gothic and
Renaissance styles. The spires of the two
towers of the church, the interior designs
and elements such as the altar are
bordered with golden linings and the
Photo by : Christy Joy Tubongbanua pulpits depicts the gothic characteristics
of the church. It is built with white coral rock and considered as one of the
most beautiful churches in the Philippines.

Miag-ao Church of Zulueta Miagao , Ilo-

ilo has filled with a beautiful Spanish-
period design falls in baroque and
Romanesque architectural design , made
from coral, egg , adobe and limestone that
despite different calamities it is still
remains today. The front view of
it composed of two towers of bell and the
Photo by: Pinky Joy Nabuab
whole structural design both blends the native and Spanish influences. The
interior design intended for the protection against raids by the moros in short
it composed with thick walls and secret passages.

Let Us Practice
Describe the two churches in your own words.

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Let Us Practice More

Using the available resources at home weave your own house or
building miniature using the procedure below.

1. I decided to use
popsicle sticks
since these are
the materials
available at home.

2.) Paste each popsicle

to each braces to create
your wall and roof

3.create 4 for the

wall and 2 for the
roof

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 4.) Assemble your
house and paint it if
you want

RUBRICS FOR YOUR OUTPUT.

Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3) Poor (2)
Creativity The overall The overall The overall The creativity
output is output was output was of the output
excellently creative somehow is poor.
creative creative
Neatness The Output The output is The output is The neatness
is excellently neat. somehow of the output
neat. neat. is poor.
Accuracy The The The The
student’s student’s student’s student’s
output is output is output is output is not
excellently accurate somehow accurate
accurate based on accurate based on
based on what is based on what is
what is asked. what is asked.
asked. asked.

Let Us Remember

1. MOLO CHURCH is Located in San Pedro ST. Molo , Ilo-ilo City.

2. it depicts the fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles.
3. Listed in UNESCO as part of world heritage.

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4. Some of the Architectural structure in our county is influenced by the
Spaniards and neighboring country .
5. Miag-ao church is located at Zulueta Miagao Ilo-ilo city.
6. The architectural design is blended by the native and Spanish
influences.

Let Us Assess
Direction : Read the questions carefully and write the letter of your
answer on the space provided.

______1. It is where Molo church was located.

a. Claveria, Ilo-ilo City c. San Pedro , Ilo-ilo City
b. San Jose, Ilo-ilo City d. Zulueta , Ilo-ilo City
_______2. The Miag-ao Church was located in what specific place in Ilo-ilo.
a. Claveria, Ilo-ilo City c. San Pedro , Ilo-ilo City
b. San Jose, Ilo-ilo City d. Zulueta , Ilo-ilo City
_______3. It is the era where Miag-ao and Molo Church was built.
a. American c.Japanese
b. Moro d. Spanish
______4. It is the Architectural style of the molo church .
a. Baroque and Gothic Style
b. Modern and Gothic Style.
c. Renaissance and Gothic Style
d. Romanesque and Gothic style.
______5. The interior design of Miag-ao church intended for the protection
against raids by the _______________.
a. American c. Japanese
b. Chinese d. Moros
______6. It is the Architectural style of Miag-ao Church.
a. Spanish and American Style.
b. Spanish and Modern Style.
c. Spanish and Native Style.
d. Spanish and Renaissance Style.
______7. The two towers front of the Miag-ao church composed of what
kind of instrument.
a. Bell c. Flute
b. Drum d. Tambourine
______8. It is the organization that validates a certain place as a world
heritage.
a. DepEd c. UNESCO
b. United Nation d. WCOPA
______9. They fronted on building the cathedrals in the Philippines.
a. Chairman c. President of the Philippines
b. Friars d. Spanish Soldiers
______10. The Philippines was Colonize by the Spaniards for how many

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a. 133 years c. 333 years
b. 233 years d. 433 years
_______11. It is the material used as the border of the altar of Molo Church.
a. Bronze c. Metal
b. Gold d. Silver
_______12. It is the material used to build the Molo Church.
a. Cement c. Wood
b. Metal d. White Coral Rock
_______13. The Secret Passages Inside the Miag-ao Church was created _____.
a. As a design inside the churches.
b. As the shortcuts in different areas of the church.
c. As the hiding place against the raid of moros.
d. All of the above.

_______14. The front view of Miag-ao church was composed of how many
towers ?
a. 1 c.3
b. 2 d.4
_______15. It is the materials used for building the Miag-ao church.
a. Coral, Egg , Adobe and Limestone
b. Coral, Egg , Adobe and Diamonds
c. Coral, Egg , Adobe and Gold
d. Coral, Egg , Adobe and Wood

Let Us Enhance
List down the characteristics of both churches and their
similarities.
MIAG-AO CHURCH MOLO CHURCH SIMILARITIES

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 Let Us Reflect
When the Spaniards first set foot in the islands of Philippines, they
introduced the catholic religion and they build churches that helped them to
spread their faith and used it to gain the trust and belief of the people.
During the three hundred thirty three years of Spanish colonialization, the
Philippine architecture was dominated by the Spanish influences from the
basic structures up to the big cathedrals that exist until today that were
fronted by the Friars.

Majority of the Architectural structures in the Philippines are results of

varied influenced not only by the Spaniards but as well as the neighboring
country. It is an undeniable fact that some parts of our country are
considered as the center of architecture, some example of it are the Molo
Church and Miag-ao Church.

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11. B 1. C
12. D 2. D
13. C 6. C
3. D
14. B 7. A 4. C
15. A 8. C 5. D
9. B
10. C
Answer Key
 References

Orquinaza,Noreen “MOLO CHURCH:The Feminist Church”, 2014 ,

https://www.iloilo.net.ph/molo-church-the-feminist-church/

Noche,Manuelito “Molo Church”,2012, https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-

3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-sca/architecture-and-allied-arts-
2/history-of-philippine-architecture/

Guia, Jhaypee “ Miag-ao Church” , 2015

,https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Magnificent-Spanish-era-
Architecture-of-Miag-ao-Church

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