The Malate Church is undergoing restoration works and is temporarily closed to the public.
The restoration project gained more urgency with the massive Oct. 15 earthquake that hit Central Visayas and left over 200 people dead and a large swath of devastation that included toppled centuries-old churches. "The bulk of the work involves putting back the old plaster of the façade, replacing the cement with lime," Manalo said.
Groundwater cannot evaporate through cement, causing the material to crumble, whereas lime is a more porous material, he explained. Manalo said interior repairs were still needed as there were cracks in the arches and the paint on some areas had peeled off, indicating trapped moisture.
Malate Church was constructed as an Augustinian friar building in 1588. It has been rebuilt several times after being damaged by earthquakes in 1645 and 1863, and then by World War II. The Columban Missionaries have taken over parish work in Malate Church since 1928.
The district of Malate has seen numerous improvements in recent years. Multiple construction of hotels and residential buildings are taking place all over the district including the redevelopment of the former Harrison Plaza Complex and Grand Boulevard Hotel along Roxas Boulevard.
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