List of tallest statues in the Philippines

This list of tallest statues in the Philippines includes free-standing, completed statues in the Philippines that are at least 5 meters (16 feet) tall. The height of these statues are measured from the top of its base/pedestal up to its maximum height (including monuments with spires or obelisks).

Existing statues

As of 2020, this table includes the following statues with a height of 5 m (16 ft) and above. {{toptextcells}} {| class="wikitable sortable toptextcells" |- ! scope="col" | Rank ! scope="col" class="unsortable" colspan="2" | Statue ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Depicts ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Locations ! scope="col" | Year completed ! scope="col" | Height ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Coordinates |- ! scope="row" | 1 | [[Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace]] | [[File:Montemaria_Statue.jpg|75px|none]] | [[Virgin Mary]] | [[Batangas City]], [[Batangas]] | 2018 | {{cvt|88|m|disp=br()}}<ref name="ft">{{cite news |title=300 ft Virgin Mary statue stands tall in Batangas |url=https://filipinotimes.net/news/2018/02/14/300-ft-virgin-mary-statue-stands-tall-batangas/ |access-date=14 September 2020|work=The Filipino Times |date=14 February 2018}}</ref> | Stands on an {{cvt|8|m|ft|0}} concrete pedestal. Total height of concrete and stainless steel monument is {{cvt|96|m|ft|0}}. Construction began in 2014. Expected to become the world's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary.<ref name="ft"/><ref name="another">{{cite news |last1=Tulfo |first1=Ramon |title=Another Montemaria shrine rising in Batangas City |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/578040/another-montemaria-shrine-rising-in-batangas-city |access-date=14 September 2020|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=8 March 2014}}</ref> | {{coord|13.640877|121.040755|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace}} |- ! scope="row" | 2 | [[St. Vincent Ferrer Statue]] | [[File:6792Saint_Vincent_Ferrer_Prayer_Park_02.jpg|75px|none]] | [[Vincent Ferrer]] | [[Bayambang, Pangasinan|Bayambang]], [[Pangasinan]] | 2019 | {{cvt|42|m|disp=br()}}<ref name="pna">{{cite news |last1=Yparraguirre |first1=Liwayway |title=Pangasinan's statue is world’s tallest bamboo sculpture |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1066754|access-date=14 September 2020|work=Philippine News Agency|date=8 April 2019}}</ref> | Recognized by the [[Guinness World Records]] as the tallest bamboo sculpture in the world with a total height of {{val|50.23|u=m}} including its {{cvt|8.23|m|ft}} base.<ref name="pna"/><ref name=guiness>{{cite news |last1=Tang |first1=Armand |title=Tallest bamboo sculpture shoots up 50 m in the Philippines|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2019/5/tallest-bamboo-sculpture-shoots-up-50-m-in-the-philippines-571962|work=Guinness World Records|access-date=14 September 2020|date=13 May 2019}}</ref> | {{coord|15.81970|120.444125|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Vincent Ferrer}} |- ! scope="row" | 3 | Divine Mercy Statue | | [[Jesus Christ]] | [[Calbiga, Samar|Calbiga]], [[Samar]] | 2020 | {{cvt|36.5|m|disp=br()}} | Construction began in 2017 and topped off in 2020. Constructed through the initiative of the Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.franciscansofthedivinemercy.com/works-of-mercy/|title=Updates of the Ongoing Construction of the Divine Mercy Center of Spirituality|page=Works of Mercy|website=Franciscans of the Divine Mercy|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|11.661578|125.027845|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Divine Mercy Statue (Calbiga, Samar)}} |- ! scope="row" | 4 | [[Sacred Heart of Jesus (Roxas, Capiz)|Sacred Heart of Jesus]] | [[File:Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine - Roxas City 02.JPG|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[Roxas City, Capiz|Roxas]], [[Capiz]] | 2015 | {{cvt|31|m|disp=br()}}<ref name="tibajia>{{cite web|url=https://gistph.com/2016/01/10/close-encounters-in-capiz-the-so-called-land-of-aswangs/|title=Close encounters in Capiz, the so-called land of ‘aswangs’|first=Chonx|last=Tibajia|date=10 January 2016|website=Gist.ph|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | The total height of the statue is {{cvt|40|m|ft}} including the {{cvt|9|m|ft}} pedestal. Located within the Pueblo de Panay Tourism Complex in Barangay Dinginan. Designed by [[Filipino people|Filipino]] sculptor John Alaban.<ref name="capiz">{{cite web|url=https://capiztourism.com.ph/ExperienceCapiz/4|title=Faith-based Tourism|website=CapizTourism.com.ph|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|11.54805|122.7276|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Sacred Heart of Jesus (Roxas, Capiz)}} |- ! scope="row" | 5 | [[Divine Mercy Statue (Bulacan)|Divine Mercy Statue]] | [[File:3320House of Mercy - Tallest Jesus, I Trust in You Statue 60.jpg|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[Marilao, Bulacan|Marilao]], [[Bulacan (province)|Bulacan]] | 2017 | {{cvt|30.5|m|disp=br()}} | Construction began in 2016 and was unveiled and blessed in 2017. The {{cvt|100|ft|m|adj=on}} statue stands on a {{cvt|50|ft|m|adj=on}} pedestal building. The total height of the structure is {{cvt|150|ft|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/151852/tallest-divine-mercy-statue-unveiled-bulacan|title=Tallest Divine Mercy statue unveiled in Bulacan|first=Julie|last=Aurelio|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=19 January 2017|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/tallest-ever-divine-mercy-statue-inaugurated-in-bulacan/|title=Tallest ever Divine Mercy statue inaugurated in Bulacan|work=CBCP News|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.777150|120.976397|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Divine Mercy Statue (Marilao, Bulacan)}} |- ! scope="row" | 6 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue | | Jesus Christ | [[Carcar]], [[Cebu]] | 2012 | {{cvt|29.2|m|disp=br()}} | Located inside a private compound called the Meditative Garden of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Barangay Can-asujan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/15681|title=A towering Christ figure, to say thanks|first=Oscar|last=Pineda|date=22 June 2015|website=[[SunStar]]|access-date=16 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|10.136445|123.657877|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue}} |- ! scope="row" | 7 | Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Statue (Agtalin Shrine) | | Virgin Mary | [[Pilar, Capiz|Pilar]], [[Capiz]] | 1993 | {{cvt|24.4|m|disp=br()}}<ref name="truelocal">{{cite web|url=https://truelocal.ph/travel/capiz/agtalin-shrine/|title=Agtalin Shrine|website=truelocal.ph|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | Built in 1991 on top of Agtalin Hill at Brgy. Dulangan. It was the tallest Marian statue in the Philippines at the time of its completion in 1993.<ref name="truelocal"/><ref name="capiz"/> | {{coord|11.4604193|122.9634187|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Statue (Agtalin Shrine)}} |- ! scope="row" | 8 | Regina Rosarii Statue | [[File:Phils_Tanay_Rizal_Our_Lady_of_Regina_Rosarii_Regina_RICA.JPG|75px|none]] | Virgin Mary | [[Tanay, Rizal|Tanay]], [[Rizal]] | 2010 | {{cvt|21.6|m|disp=br()}} | Located on top of a hill inside the Regina Rosarii Institute of Contemplation in Asia (Regina RICA), a pilgrimage site, ecological sanctuary and convent in Sitio Aguho, Barangay Sampaloc.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/14509/seduction-of-sacred-spaces-in-tanay-rizal/|title=Seduction of sacred spaces in Tanay, Rizal|first=Rizalino|last=Pinlac|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=18 September 2011|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2016/02/07/regina-rica-a-place-for-prayer-pilgrimage/|title=Regina Rica, a place for prayer, pilgrimage|first=Stephanie|last=Tumampos|work=BusinessMirror|date=7 February 2016|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.5328948|121.371181|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Regina Rosarii Statue}} |- ! scope="row" | 9 | Christ the Savior Statue | [[File:Hundred Islands Christ the Redeemer Statue.jpg|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[Alaminos, Pangasinan|Alaminos]], [[Pangasinan]] | 2017 | {{cvt|17.1|m|disp=br()}} | Located on top of a hill at Pilgrimage Island, part of the [[Hundred Islands National Park]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/976098/prayer-time-on-pilgrimage-island|title=Prayer time on Pilgrimage Island|first=Gabriel|last=Cardinoza|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=18 March 2018|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/889313/isle-of-prayer-rises-in-pangasinan|title=Isle of prayer rises in Pangasinan|first=Gabriel|last=Cardinoza|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=16 April 2017|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|16.2104|120.0412|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Christ the Savior Statue}} |- ! scope="row" | 10 | Immaculate Conception Statue | | Virgin Mary | [[Laguindingan]], [[Misamis Oriental]] | 2014 | {{cvt|16.8|m|disp=br()}} | Located in Barangay Sambulawan<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.projectlupad.com/immaculate-conception-statue-in-laguindingan-aerial-view-on-marys-birthday/|title=Immaculate Conception Statue in Laguindingan Aerial View on Mary’s Birthday|date=8 September 2019|website=www.projectlupad.com|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|8.591390|124.414389|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Immaculate Conception Statue}} |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 11 | [[Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental)|Divine Mercy Statue]] | | Jesus Christ | [[El Salvador, Misamis Oriental|El Salvador]], [[Misamis Oriental]] | 2008 | {{cvt|15.2|m|disp=br()}} | The statue has two concrete rays that contain stairs leading to the head of the statue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/christ-of-the-divine-mercy|title=Christ of the Divine Mercy|first=Allison|last=Meier|website=[[Atlas Obscura]]|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/statue-divine-mercy-dedicated-philippines|title=Statue of The Divine Mercy Dedicated in Philippines|first=Dan|last=Valenti|date=22 September 2008|website=www.thedivinemercy.org|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thetravelteller.com/el-salvadors-divine-mercy-shrine/|title=El Salvador's Divine Mercy Shrine|first=Olan|last=Emboscado|date=25 March 2013|website=thetravelteller.com|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|8.5469458|124.5280708|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Divine Mercy Statue (El Salvador)}} |- | Kamay ni Hesus | [[File:Kamay ni Hesus Church Lucban, Quezon.JPG|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[Lucban, Quezon|Lucban]], [[Quezon]] | 2002 | {{cvt|15.2|m|disp=br()}} | Located on top of a hill at the foot of [[Mount Banahaw]] in Barangay Tinamnan, accessible via a 300-step stairway.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://outoftownblog.com/visiting-kamay-ni-hesus-shrine-lucban-quezon/|title=Visiting Kamay ni Hesus Shrine and Healing Church In Lucban, Quezon|first=Melo|last=Villareal|date=5 May 2014|website=outoftownblog.com|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/979313/3-million-devotees-pilgrims-visit-kamay-ni-hesus-shrine-in-lucban|title=3 million devotees, pilgrims visit Kamay ni Hesus Shrine in Lucban|first=Delfin|last=Mallari Jr.|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=31 March 2018|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.1018|121.5725|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Kamay ni Hesus}} |- | Padre Pio Monument | | [[Padre Pio]] | [[San Jose del Monte]], [[Bulacan]] | 2019 | {{cvt|15.2|m|disp=br()}} | Started construction in May 2018. Located within the Padre Pio Mountain of Healing Complex in Area C, Barangay Paradise 3. It is the tallest statue of St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/multimedia/photo/09/23/19/padre-pio-mountain-of-healing|title=Padre Pio Mountain of Healing|first=Jire|last=Carreon|work=ABS-CBN News|date=23 September 2019|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2019/09/22/feast-of-saint-padre-pio-observed-monday/|title=Feast of Saint Padre Pio observed Monday|first=Christina|last=Hermoso|date=22 September 2019|work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.834643|121.107690|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Padre Pio Monument}} |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 12 | [[Bonifacio Monument]] | [[File:BonifacioMonumentjf9933_13.JPG|75px|none]] | [[Andres Bonifacio]] | [[Caloocan]], [[Metro Manila]] | 1933 | {{cvt|13.7|m|disp=br()}} | Its height includes an obelisk with a winged figure on top. Located at the center of a rotunda at the intersection of [[Epifanio de los Santos Avenue|Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)]], [[MacArthur Highway]], [[Samson Road]] and [[Rizal Avenue]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2002/03/09/153242/wait-monument|title=Wait a Monument|first=Paulo|last=Alcazaren|work=The Philippine Star|date=9 March 2002|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/bonifacio-150/|title=Bonifacio Sesquicentennial|date=30 November 2013|website=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.65708|120.98397|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Bonifacio Monument}} |- | Christ the Redeemer Statue (Caluya Shrine) | [[File:Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Oriental.jpg|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental|Sapang Dalaga]], [[Misamis Occidental]] | 2017 | {{cvt|13.7|m|disp=br()}} | The monument is located on top of a 120-meter high hill in Barangay Caluya, facing Murcielagos Bay.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/12/11/the-off-the-grid-quaintness-and-charm-of-sapang-dalaga/|title=The off-the-grid quaintness and charm of Sapang Dalaga|first=Marky Ramone|last=Go|date=11 December 2018|work=[[Daily Tribune (Philippines)|Daily Tribune]]|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1030449|title=Renew faith in MisOcc, Northern Mindanao|first=Joyce Ann|last=Rocamora|date=30 March 2018|work=Philippine News Agency|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/newstv/biyahenidrew/701540/discovering-misamis-occidental/story/|title=‘Biyahe ni Drew’: Discovering Misamis Occidental|date=18 July 2019|work=GMA News|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|8.6099866|123.5801927|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Christ the Redeemer Statue (Caluya Shrine)}} |- ! scope="row" | 13 | Statue of the Risen Christ | | Jesus Christ | [[Magalang, Pampanga|Magalang]], [[Pampanga]] | 2015 | {{cvt|12.1|m|disp=br()}} | The monument is located inside the Banal a Bunduk, Dalan Ning Krus pilgrimage site in Barangay Ayala at the foot of [[Mount Arayat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.asiangeo.com/culture/three-sites-for-visita-iglesia/|title=Three Sites for Visita Iglesia|first=Rachel|last=Kwek|date=4 January 2019|website=[[Asian Geographic]]|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/136576/Business/Banal-a-Bunduk-Dalan-ning-Krus-attracts-more-tourists|title='Banal a Bunduk, Dalan ning Krus' attracts more tourists|date=12 April 2017|website=[[SunStar]]|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|15.2090356|120.724995|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Statue of the Risen Christ (Magalang)}} |- ! scope="row" | 14 | [[EDSA Shrine|Our Lady of EDSA Monument]] | [[File:EDSAShrinejf0089 05.JPG|75px|none]] | Virgin Mary | [[Quezon City]], [[Metro Manila]] | 1989 | {{cvt|10.7|m|disp=br()}} | The monument, designed by sculptor [[Virginia Ty-Navarro]], is located on the roof of the EDSA Shrine, which also serves as a Roman Catholic chapel. The shrine, designed by [[National Artist of the Philippines|National Artist for Architecture]] [[Francisco Mañosa]], is located on the corner of the northbound side of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue and the eastbound side of [[Ortigas Avenue]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Correa, Ramilito; Gonzales, Angelita|title=Sigay i Tm' 2005 Ed. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZGjwVLOoWaIC&pg=PA64 |location=Manila, Philippines |publisher=Rex Bookstore, Inc. |page=64 |year=2005 |isbn=9712342336}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edsashrine.org/2016/08/the-story-of-edsa-shrine.html|title=The Story of EDSA Shrine|date=August 2016|website=www.edsashrine.org|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14|35|32|N|121|03|31|E|region:PH_type:landmark|display=inline|name=Our Lady of EDSA Monument}} |- ! scope="row" | 15 | Divine Mercy Shrine | | Jesus Christ | [[Lake Sebu, South Cotabato|Lake Sebu]], [[South Cotabato]] | 2015 | {{cvt|10|m|disp=br()}} | Stands on a {{cvt|5|m|ft}} base for a total height of {{cvt|15|m|ft}}. Located in Sitio Floren, Barangay Lamdalag.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106753/s-cotabato-shrine-no-skimpy-attire-please-for-holy-week|title=S. Cotabato shrine: No skimpy attire, please, for Holy Week|first=Bong|last=Sarmiento|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=15 April 2019|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ucanews.com/news/giant-christ-statue-pulls-pilgrims-in-mindanao/80046#|title=Giant Christ statue pulls pilgrims in Mindanao|date=21 August 2017|work=[[Union of Catholic Asian News]]|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|6.194912|124.733394|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Divine Mercy Shrine (Lake Sebu)}} |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 16 | Statue of the Risen Christ | [[File:Tarlac.jpg|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[San Jose, Tarlac|San Jose]], [[Tarlac]] | 2002 | {{cvt|9.1|m|disp=br()}} | The statue is located inside the [[Monasterio de Tarlac]] complex in Barangay Lubigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/382053/make-room-for-the-risen-lord|title=Make room for the Risen Lord|first=Philip|last=Tubeza|website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=31 March 2013|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/04/monasterio-de-tarlac-statue-risen-christ.html|title=The True Cross at Monasterio de Tarlac|first=Christian Lucas|last=Sangoyo|website=www.lakadpilipinas.com|date=8 April 2014|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|15.5000915|120.5419369|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Statue of the Risen Christ (San Jose)}} |- | [[Statue of the Sentinel of Freedom]] | [[File:Lapu-Lapu monument at Rizal Park Manila.jpg|75px|none]] | [[Lapu-Lapu]] | [[Rizal Park]], [[Manila]] | 2004 | {{cvt|9.1|m|disp=br()}} | Stands on a {{cvt|10|ft|m|adj=on}} pedestal. Located at the [[Agrifina Circle]] between the [[National Museum of Anthropology (Manila)|National Museum of Anthropology]] and the [[National Museum of Natural History (Manila)|National Museum of Natural History]].<ref name="lakbay">{{cite web|title=DOT unveils Lapu-Lapu monument at Luneta|url=http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/press_releases/20040205_dot_lapu-lapu.html|website=Lakbay Pilipinas Online|access-date=14 September 2020|date=5 February 2004}}</ref><ref name=pinoypride>{{cite news|last1=Mendez|first1=Christina|title=Lapu-Lapu: Symbol of Pinoy pride|url=http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2006/01/17/317037/lapu-lapu-symbol-of-pinoy-pride|access-date=14 September 2020|work=The Philippine Star|date=17 January 2006}}</ref> | {{coord|14.584248|120.9814171|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Statue of the Sentinel of Freedom}} |- | Christ the Redeemer Statue | | Jesus Christ | [[Cagayan de Oro]], [[Misamis Oriental]] | 2011 | {{cvt|9.1|m|disp=br()}} | Located inside Golden Haven Memorial Park, a private cemetery in Barangay Bulua.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goldenhaven.com.ph/parks-and-columbarium/parks/cagayan-de-oro/|title=Golden Haven Memorial Park Cagayan de Oro|website=goldenhaven.com.ph|access-date=16 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|8.496697|124.610077|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Christ the Redeemer Statue}} |- ! scope="row" | 17 | [[Rizal Monument]] | [[File:PH-Manila-Rizal_Monument.jpg|75px|none]] | [[Jose Rizal]] | [[Rizal Park]], [[Manila]] | 1913 | {{cvt|8.9|m|disp=br()}} | The monument, along with its base of {{cvt|5.1|m|ft}}, has a total height of {{cvt|14|m|ft}}. Designed by [[Swiss people|Swiss sculptor]] [[Richard Kissling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myrizal150.com/2011/06/the-story-of-the-rizal-monument/|title=The story of the Rizal Monument|first=Dennis|last=Villegas|date=17 June 2011|website=myrizal150.com|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref><ref>Although most online sources give the monument’s height at 12.7 meters or 42 feet, Arch. Ricardo Berbensana, chief of National Parks Development Council (NPDC) Planning and Management Division, gave the following dimensions of the monument: obelisk (8.9 m), base (5.1 m), and elevated marble steps (.60 m). From {{cite web|url=https://www.dmcihomes.com/uploads/news/news-kaakbay-1475477224.pdf|title=G.R. No. 213948 (Knights of Rizal vs. DMCI Homes Inc. et al)|author=Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose Law Firm|website=dmcihomes.com|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.581669|120.976694|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Rizal Monument}} |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 18 | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Grotto | | Virgin Mary | [[Caramoan]], [[Camarines Sur]] | 1990 | {{cvt|7.9|m|disp=br()}} | The monument is located on top of Mount Caglago in Barangay Tabgon and is accessible through a 524-step stairway. The current statue is the second statue, which replaced the first one that was damaged by a typhoon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Our-Lady-of-Peace-Grotto-of-Camarines-Sur|title=Our Lady of Peace Grotto of Camarines Sur|first=Jane|last=Dacumos|date=31 August 2012|website=www.vigattintourism.com|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/holy-week-philippines-stations-cross-bicol|title=Holy Week 2018: Where to pray Stations of the Cross in Bicol|first=Mavic|last=Conde|date=25 March 2018|work=Rappler|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|13.829849|123.808444|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Grotto}} |- | Rizal Monument | [[File:7676Laguna_Sports_Complex_06.jpg|75px|none]] | Jose Rizal | [[Santa Cruz, Laguna]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] | 2014 | {{cvt|7.9|m|disp=br()}} | The monument, designed by Filipino sculptor Toym Imao, is located within the Laguna Sports Complex in Barangay San Juan. It depicts Rizal as a sportsman in fencing attire and holding a foil. Although reported to be the tallest Jose Rizal monument in the world, the Rizal Monument in Manila remains the tallest as its height includes its obelisk.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/29148/tallest-rizal-monument-unveiled-at-the-palarong-pambansa-opening|title=Tallest Rizal monument unveiled at the Palarong Pambansa opening|date=7 May 2014|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://balita.ph/2014/05/02/laguna-to-unveil-tallest-jose-rizal-monument-during-palarong-pambansa/|title=Laguna to unveil tallest Jose Rizal monument during Palarong Pambansa|first=Jelly|last=Musico|date=2 May 2014|work=balita.ph|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.255679|121.405771|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Rizal Monument (Santa Cruz)}} |- ! scope="row" | 19 | Christ the Redeemer Statue | [[File:Christ_the_Redeemer_Statue,_City_of_San_Fernando,_La_Union.jpg|75px|none]] | Jesus Christ | [[San Fernando, La Union|San Fernando]], [[La Union]] | 2007 | {{cvt|7.6|m|disp=br()}} | The monument is located on top of Reservoir Hill and overlooks the City of San Fernando.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wanderera.com/la-union-tourist-spots-what-to-do-in-la-union/|title=32 Must-Visit La Union Tourist Spots (What To Do In La Union)|first=Johanes|last=Godoy|website=wandera.com|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adventurouslens.com/la-union-3d2n-diy-travel-guide-blog/|title=LA UNION TRAVEL GUIDE: Budget & Itinerary|first=Jodel|last=Balastigue|date=29 December 2017|website=www.adventurouslens.com|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|16.6204|120.3190|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Christ the Redeemer Statue (City of San Fernando)}} |- ! scope="row" | 20 | [[Rizal Monument (Calamba)|Rizal Monument]] | [[File:Rizal Monument, Calamba (close-up side) (Chipeco Ave., Calamba, Laguna)(2018-08-21) -cropped.jpg|75px|none]] | Jose Rizal | [[Calamba, Laguna|Calamba]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] | 2011 | {{cvt|6.7|m|disp=br()}} | The monument, designed by Filipino sculptor Jonas Roces, is {{cvt|13|m|ft}} in height, with a granite pedestal of {{cvt|2.40|m|ft}} and a {{cvt|4|m|ft}} circular stairway base.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/12/11/rizals-birthplace-now-home-his-tallest-monument|title=Rizal's birthplace now home to his tallest monument|date=12 May 2011|work=ABS-CBN News|first=Carolyn|last=Bonquin|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/16112/aquino-unveils-world%E2%80%99s-tallest-rizal-statue-in-calamba|title=Aquino unveils world’s tallest Rizal statue in Calamba|date=19 June 2011|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|last=Cinco|first=Maricar|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|14.1958|121.1597|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Rizal Monument (Calamba)}} |- ! scope="row" | 21 | Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Statue | | Virgin Mary and drowning sailor | [[Lavezares, Northern Samar|Lavezares]], [[Northern Samar]] | 2005 | {{cvt|5.5|m|disp=br()}} | The monument depicts the Virgin Mary saving a drowning sailor from a sinking ship. It stands atop a concrete ship built on a reef located {{cvt|3|km|mi}} from the port of Lavezares.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/176071/mixing-art-politics-and-passion/|title=Mixing art, politics and passion|first=Mio|last=de la Cruz|website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=2 November 2014|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/156144/a-gem-of-ages-7-island-rock-formations-in-northern-samar/|title=A gem of ages: 7 island rock formations in Northern Samar|first=Vicky|last=Arnaiz|website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=6 April 2014|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://balita.ph/2015/04/23/rediscovering-picture-perfect-biri-rock-island/|title=Rediscovering picture-perfect Biri Rock Island|first=Vicky|last=Arnaiz|website=balita.ph|date=23 April 2015|access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> | {{coord|12.5492232|124.3335841|format=dms|dim:30_region:PH_type:landmark|name=Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Statue}} |}

Statues being planned/under construction

  • Divine Mercy Statue (Consolacion), a 39.7 m (130 ft) steel and concrete statue of Jesus Christ being planned for construction in Barangay Garing, Consolacion, Cebu. Construction started in January 2020 and is expected to be completed by 2021 in time for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.[1][2]

Destroyed statues

References

  1. Tabanao, Raul Constantine (11 November 2019). "130-foot Divine Mercy icon's construction in Consolacion expected to start in January 2020". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. "'Divine Mercy' statue to rise in Consolacion". SunStar Cebu. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. Dumlao, Artemio (30 December 2002). "Marcos bust blasted". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  4. "Philippines blast wrecks Marcos bust". BBC News. 29 December 2002. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  5. Cabreza, Vincent (20 September 2011). "Rebuilding a monument for 'Marcos the Man,' not the late dictator". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  6. Cimatu, Frank; Santos-Doctor, Joya (1 January 2003). "Philippines' 'Ozymandias' still haunts". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 September 2020.

See also

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