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“'Ang Iloy' (The Mother) is how Ilonggos speak of her—in the third person…In Iloilo, the words ‘macadto sa Iloy’ (I’m going to the mother) mean only one thing: a visit to the Jaro Cathedral.” — Jesselynn G. de la Cruz

Enshrined in the outdoor balcony of Jaro Cathedral is patroness of the city and the whole of Western Visayas. Personally visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1981, Ang Iloy remains to be the only Marian image in Asia canonically crowned by a papal saint. The Marian title, also known as Our Lady of Candles, commemorates the ritual purification of Mary during the Presentation of Jesus at the temple. 

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“The history of the Virgin of Caysasay is the stuff many Marian stories in the Philippines are made of, as fascinating, if not as culture laden, as that of Mexico’s famous Our Lady of Guadalupe.” — Ma. Ceres P. Doyo

With a rich history, this Marian image is considered to be one of the oldest in the Philippines. Famously known for her apparitions, the blessed Mother appeared twice— to Catalina Talain and Juana Tangui. Local stories recount that the first woman, Catalina, saw Mary brilliantly reflected in springwater. Soon, townspeople believed the springwater possesed miraculous healing powers. This prompted Juana Tangui, a woman suffering near-blindness, to seek remedy from the waters. While taking her bath in the stream, she saw the image of the Virgin Mary who then instructed her to return after joining Confraternity of St Augustine.

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Church of Santa Ana Historical Marker, Santa Ana, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados (Sta. Ana, Manila)

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Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados (Sta. Ana, Manila)

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“In the language of the Filipino soul, the name and image by which she is known and venerated is more deeply profound and meaningful. Ina ng Walang Mag-ampon.” — Jesselynn de la Cruz

The arrival of the image of Our Lady of the Abandoned in the Philippines resolved the conflict between the Governor-General and the Archbishop of Manila. In her honor, the Baston de Mando was offered to her image, proclaiming the Our Lady as the La Gobernadora de Manila. Presently enshrined in one of the oldest churches in Manila, her devotees have attributed various miracles to her from protection from diseases, calamities, and wars to unique appearances and visitations.

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“In the language of the Filipino soul, the name and image by which she is known and venerated is more deeply profound and meaningful. Ina ng Walang Mag-ampon.” — Jesselynn de la Cruz
 
The arrival of the image of Our Lady of the Abandoned in the Philippines resolved the conflict between the Governor-General and the Archbishop of Manila. In her honor, the Baston de Mando was offered to her image, proclaiming the Our Lady as the La Gobernadora de Manila. Presently enshrined in one of the oldest churches in Manila, her devotees have attributed various miracles to her from protection from diseases, calamities, and wars to unique appearances and visitations.

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“I have always looked upon the Miraculous Medal as a mini-cathechism and a bible for the poor.”  — Fr. Serafin F. Peralta CM
 
The Miraculous medal was inspired by the Blessed Mother herself after she instructed Catherine Labourne to design it. The Blessed Mother further promised that whoever will wear it will receive great graces. Hence, a movement was sprung forth as more and more people wore the blessed medal and revered it as the “Miraculous medal” after the numerous miracles attributed to it.

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ORANI CHURCH, Orani, Bataan, Philippines

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Virgen Milagrosa de Pueblo de Orani (Diocese of Balanga)

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Virgen Milagrosa de Pueblo de Orani (Diocese of Balanga)

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“There are still so many stories of personal and communal experiences of loving interventions by the Virgen MIlagrosa. To this day, the townsfolk affirm, (she) provides and performs miracles for her devoted and faithful children . . .”
— Bishop Ruperto C. Santos

Numerous miracles have been performed by this Marian image. Locals look up to Her as their guide and protector. From defeating Dutch Colonists invading Bataan to raising a dead boy back to life, Virgen Milagrosa is revered as a miracle worker”.  The image was venerated through a Canonical coronation approved by Pope Pius XII in 1958. The following year, the image was formally crowned by Archbishop of San Fernando, Emilio Cinense, and the Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, Salvatore Sino.

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Diocesan Shrine and Parish Our Lady of Light, Bonifacio Avenue, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines

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“The venerable translation of the parish’s titular, as immortalized in the first Tagalog novena to the patroness published in 1884, is ‘Ina ng Calinauagan.’” — Michael P. delos Reyes and Jesselyn de la Cruz

Compared to the Marian statues aforementioned, this Marian image was painted by the National Artist Fernando Amorsolo and is presently enshrined in Cainta, Rizal. The devotion to Our Lady of Light spread throughout to the Philippines by the Jesuits and Franciscan friars. In Cainta, the original image brought by the Jesuits was destroyed during the Philippine Revolution. Subsequently, the present image today was painted by Amorsolo following the commission of Fr.  Joseph Flameygh. She is famous today as the patroness of reconciliation and those seeking conversion.

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, N.S. Amoranto Sr. Street, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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“In 1951, the pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lourdes finally ended when it found its new home and sanctuary at the corner of Kanlaon and Retiro Streets in Sta. Mesa Heights in Quezon City.” — Fr. Chito B. Bartolo OFMCap

The image of the Blessed Mother enshrined in Quezon City is the oldest existing image of Our Lady of Lourdes in the country. The devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes traces its roots back to the Blessed Mother’s appearance to Bernadette Soubirous. In 1886, the Order of the Franciscan Capuchins brought the devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes in Philippine shores. Her intercessions were also recognized through her healing of the sick and protection of Manila during past wars.

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Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guidance, A. Flores, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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“Mary remains . . . beloved mother and intercessor, to whom they come for guidance in physical travel and in navigating the winding paths of their life journeys.”  — Jesselynn de la Cruz

This Marian title is revered as the patroness of seafarers and travellers. Galleon traders and Mariners would hold novena prior to their departure and arrival. Nowadays, due to its proximity to the United States embassy, applicants would also offer their prayers of safe travel overseas. Believed to be the oldest Marian image in the Philippines, Her numerous intercessions signaled the Patronage of the Immaculate Conception in the Philippines. The image of this wooden black madonna traditionally rests on top of Pandan leaves as history suggests. She is presently enshrined in Ermita Church.

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Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, General Castañeda Street, Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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Nuestra Señora del Pilar  (Cavite and Zamboanga City)

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Nuestra Señora del Pilar  (Cavite and Zamboanga City)

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“On fiesta day in Imus, one may wish to count the number of bodies swaying to the beat of the local band, or when the music stops, running fingers over the beads of the rosary in community prayers. As many as these devotees are the miracles and favors of ‘Nana Pilar.’ Down south in Zamboanga City, some 900 kms. from Cavite, along the coastline of the vast island of Mindanao, Our Lady of the Pilar also reigns as queen and mother.” — Jesselynn de la Cruz

The Marian protector of Zamboanga and Nana Pilar of Cavite, the Nuestra Señora del Pilar has performed various miracles to her devotees and even appeared to some of them. In Imus, Cavite, Nana Pilar’s intercession is attributed to protecting the town from Japanese bombs, healing the sick, and saving a young boy from drowning. Down south in Zamboanga, Her intercessions protected the province from British invaders, natural disasters, and epidemics. Local stories also recount that the Blessed Mother appeared to a soldier and during an earthquake, she appeared hovering over Basilan strait stopping a tsunami from nearing.

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Fort Pilar Shrine, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

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Nuestra Señora del Pilar  (Cavite and Zamboanga City)

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Nuestra Señora del Pilar  (Cavite and Zamboanga City)

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“On fiesta day in Imus, one may wish to count the number of bodies swaying to the beat of the local band, or when the music stops, running fingers over the beads of the rosary in community prayers. As many as these devotees are the miracles and favors of ‘Nana Pilar.’ Down south in Zamboanga City, some 900 kms. from Cavite, along the coastline of the vast island of Mindanao, Our Lady of the Pilar also reigns as queen and mother.” — Jesselynn de la Cruz

The Marian protector of Zamboanga and Nana Pilar of Cavite, the Nuestra Señora del Pilar has performed various miracles to her devotees and even appeared to some of them. In Imus, Cavite, Nana Pilar’s intercession is attributed to protecting the town from Japanese bombs, healing the sick, and saving a young boy from drowning. Down south in Zamboanga, Her intercessions protected the province from British invaders, natural disasters, and epidemics. Local stories also recount that the Blessed Mother appeared to a soldier and during an earthquake, she appeared hovering over Basilan strait stopping a tsunami from nearing.

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Orense, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

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“Our Lady of Guadalupe is still considered patroness of indigenous peoples, …of the pregnant and of the children in the womb, patroness of those who wish to have children . . . of elders…and of photographers.”  — Msgr. Salvador R. Jose

For more than 400 years and counting, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Makati has stood to witness various events in Philippine history— from wars to calamities. The church, originally named Our Lady of Grace, was renamed to Our Lady of Guadalupe upon the request of Spaniards and Filipinos. To this day, the Shrine of Our Lady in Makati serves as the patroness for the unborn, the sick, the dying, and the defenseless.

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The Miraculous Medal Apostolate Inc., San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Ermita, Manila)

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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Ermita, Manila)

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“I have always looked upon the Miraculous Medal as a mini-cathechism and a bible for the poor.”  — Fr. Serafin F. Peralta CM

The Miraculous medal was inspired by the Blessed Mother herself after she instructed Catherine Labourne to design it. The Blessed Mother further promised that whoever will wear it will receive great graces. Hence, a movement was sprung forth as more and more people wore the blessed medal and revered it as the “Miraculous medal” after the numerous miracles attributed to it.

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Our Lady of Caysasay, Calle H. del Castillo, Taal, Batangas, Philippines

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“The history of the Virgin of Caysasay is the stuff many Marian stories in the Philippines are made of, as fascinating, if not as culture laden, as that of Mexico’s famous Our Lady of Guadalupe.” — Ma. Ceres P. Doyo

With a rich history, this Marian image is considered to be one of the oldest in the Philippines. Famously known for her apparitions, the blessed Mother appeared twice— to Catalina Talain and Juana Tangui. Local stories recount that the first woman, Catalina, saw Mary brilliantly reflected in springwater. Soon, townspeople believed the springwater possesed miraculous healing powers. This prompted Juana Tangui, a woman suffering near-blindness, to seek remedy from the waters. While taking her bath in the stream, she saw the image of the Virgin Mary who then instructed her to return after joining Confraternity of St Augustine.

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Jaro Cathedral, Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

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Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria of Jaro  (Iloilo)

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Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria of Jaro  (Iloilo)

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“'Ang Iloy' (The Mother) is how Ilonggos speak of her—in the third person…In Iloilo, the words ‘macadto sa Iloy’ (I’m going to the mother) mean only one thing: a visit to the Jaro Cathedral.” — Jesselynn G. de la Cruz

Enshrined in the outdoor balcony of Jaro Cathedral is patroness of the city and the whole of Western Visayas. Personally visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1981, Ang Iloy remains to be the only Marian image in Asia canonically crowned by a papal saint. The Marian title, also known as Our Lady of Candles, commemorates the ritual purification of Mary during the Presentation of Jesus at the temple.

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Basilica Minore de Nuestra Señora de Piat, Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat Road, Piat, Cagayan, Philippines

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“’Yema Tam Ngamin!’ Mother to us all, is how the Blessed Mother is endearingly referred to in the Ybanag language.” — Roberto Cannu Caballero and Archbishop Sergio L. Utleg

Revered as the “Mother of Cagayan”, the Our Lady of Piat has performed various miracles for her devotees. In the locality, the Blessed Mother gained unique names among her people— for the Ibanags, she is Yena Tam Ngamin or "Mother of Us All",  while to Ilocano natives of Piat she is called Apo Baket or the "Venerable Matriarch". Also known as the Black Virgin Mary due to her muy morena (dark brown) skin, her icon is presently enshrined in the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat.

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Fatima Avenue, Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines

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“The shrine has continuously spread the message of Fatima. The secret of Fatima is not a message of fear but a message of hope.”  — Bishop Jose F. Oliveros

The establishment of the first chapter of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima (presently known as the World Apostolate of Fatima) in Pangasinan marked the start of the devotion to Our Lady in Philippine shores. The church where the image is enshrined today serves as the national shrine of Our Lady and a Philippine Apostolate of Our Lady of Fatima, in Fatima, Portugal.

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine, Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres)

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres)

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“Many miracles were reported in answer to prayers to the Lady, and devotion to her spread wide. Like the biblical ‘mustard seed’ it (has become) like ‘giant tree’ whose branches extend to other parts of the world . . .” — Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi OP

The Our Lady of Peñafrancia traces its roots in the mountains of Peña de Francia in Spain. Here in the Philippines, it was Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias who sparked the devotion to Our Lady in 1790 when he commissioned the construction of a small chapel at the base of Mt. Isarog. At present, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City is host to one of the largest Marian pilgrimages in Asia.

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National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Baclaran Church), Redemptorist Road, Baclaran, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Baclaran, Parañaque)

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Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Baclaran, Parañaque)

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“Her visitors come at all hours of the day. A popular actor, a noted politician, a famous celebrity shed all accoutrements of fame and fortune to pray at the first hours of Wednesday, her special day.” — Peachy E. Yamsuan

Lovingly called as Mama Mary, Filipinos embraced Our Mother of Perpetual help when it arrived in the Philippines back in 1906. The original image possesses a rich history in its journey in various places, east to west of the globe. The image is considered as an icon, an expression of divine beauty as it conveys the beauty of the living God. Therefore, the Divine Mary invites us into a doorway or window to eternity, connecting the divine to the worldly. It is important to note that Mary is not the focal point of the image, rather she points out and directs us to Her Son, Jesus Christ. Presently, the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help or Baclaran Church serves as the home holy image.

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Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag, Milo Street, Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines

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Our Lady of Manaoag  (Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan)

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Our Lady of Manaoag  (Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan)

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“This basilica holds the relics of the crib where our Lord lay when he was born from the Virgin Mary. This same basilica is the oldest church dedicated to the holy Mother of God as a fruit of the Council of Ephesus in the year 431.”  — Archbishop Socrates Villegas and Fr. Isidro Abano OP

Formally known as the “Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag”, the Blessed Virgin Mary is invoked as patroness of the sick, helpless, and needy. This 17th century statue from Spain is often attributed to various miracles, some of which are depicted in the murals of the basilica. Petitioners and devotees of this Marian title travel from far-flung places to seek for Her intercession.

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The Santo Domingo Church and Convent, Quezon Avenue, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Our Lady of La Naval de Manila (Santo Domingo Church, Quezon City)

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Our Lady of La Naval de Manila (Santo Domingo Church, Quezon City)

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“Although there are no naval battles to be fought at the moment, there are other needs which the people ask Our Lady to intercede for.” — Fr. Virgilio Ojoy, OP

This venerated title of the Blessed Virgin Mary is historically attributed to the naval battle between the Dutch Republic and Spanish and Filipino defenders in 1646. It is said that a naval captain who prayed for the intercession of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. In turn if their prayers were granted, he and his man would walk barefoot to the shrine of Our Lady at the Santo Domingo Church.

If it weren’t for the miracles that happened then, the image of Our Lady of La Naval de Manila wouldn’t be where it is today— in Santo Domingo Church, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

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Antipolo Cathedral, Dela Paz Street, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines

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Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Diocese of Antipolo)

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Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Diocese of Antipolo)

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“We can go and ask (our Lady) not only for safe travel to another place or country but also for help in our journey through life.” — Bishop Gabriel V. Reyes

The image of our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is a serene black madonna also representing the Immaculate Conception. Venerated in the Philippines and enshrined in Antipolo Cathedral, Rizal, this wooden image sailed across the oceans with Governor Niño de Tabora from Acapulco in 1626. Hence, the safe voyage of seafarers  was attributed to Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje or what is known today as the Our Lady of Antipolo.

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The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, Lantana Street, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Cubao)

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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Cubao)

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“Our cathedral in Cubao is just one of the many churches placed under her patronage with this title... In the midst of the trials and tribulations of our world, the mystery of the Immaculate Conception is a source of light, of home and consolation.” — Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco

The belief of the Immaculate Conception states that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. In the Philippines, Maria Immaculata is the patroness of all Catholic Filipinos. In 1942, Pope Pius XII granted the request of Filipino bishops to declare the Virgin Mary under the title Immaculate Conception as principal patroness in the Philippines.