This list of tallest statues in the Philippines includes free-standing, completed statues 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
editAs of 3 November 2022, this table includes the following statues with a height of 5 m (16 ft) and above.
Rank | Statue | Depicts | Locations | Year completed | Height | Notes | Coordinates | |
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1 | Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace | Image | Virgin Mary | Batangas City, Batangas | 2021 | 98.15 m (322.0 ft)[1] |
Total height of concrete monument is 98.15 m (322 ft). Construction began in 2014. The world's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary.[1][2] | 13°38′27″N 121°02′27″E / 13.640877°N 121.040755°E |
2 | The Victor | A faceless man standing upright with a raised fist | Bridgetowne, Metro Manila | 2021 | 55 m (180 ft)[3] |
The colossal stainless steel art installation measures a total height of 60 m (197 ft) including the five-meter podium on which it stands. The artwork, sculpted by Orlando-based Filipino-American visual artist Jefrë, weighs 300 t (661,387 lb) and surpassed the height of Statue of Liberty, at 55 meters[3][4][5] | 14°35′37″N 121°04′59″E / 14.5935°N 121.08305°E | |
3 | St. Vincent Ferrer Statue | Image | Vincent Ferrer | Bayambang, Pangasinan | 2019 | 42 m (138 ft)[6] |
Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest bamboo sculpture in the world with a total height of 50.23 m including its 8.23 m (27.0 ft) base.[6][7] | 15°49′11″N 120°26′39″E / 15.81970°N 120.444125°E |
4 | Sacred Heart of Jesus | Jesus Christ | Roxas, Capiz | 2015 | 40 m (130 ft)[8] |
Located within the Pueblo de Panay Tourism Complex in Barangay Dinginan. Designed by Filipino sculptor John Alaban.[9] | 11°32′53″N 122°43′39″E / 11.54805°N 122.7276°E | |
5 | Divine Mercy Statue | Jesus Christ | Calbiga, Samar | 2020 | 36.5 m (120 ft) |
Construction began in 2017 and topped off in 2020. Constructed through the initiative of the Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Mercy.[10] | 11°39′42″N 125°01′40″E / 11.661578°N 125.027845°E | |
6 | Divine Mercy Statue | Image | Jesus Christ | Marilao, Bulacan | 2017 | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
Construction began in 2016 and was unveiled and blessed in 2017. The 100 ft (30 m) statue stands on a 50 ft (15 m) pedestal building. The total height of the structure is 150 ft (46 m).[11][12] | 14°46′38″N 120°58′35″E / 14.777150°N 120.976397°E |
7 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue | Jesus Christ | Carcar, Cebu | 2012 | 29.2 m (96 ft) |
Located inside a private compound called the Meditative Garden of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Barangay Can-asujan.[13] | 10°08′11″N 123°39′28″E / 10.136445°N 123.657877°E | |
8 | Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Statue (Agtalin Shrine) | Virgin Mary | Pilar, Capiz | 1993 | 24.4 m (80 ft)[14] |
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.[14][9] | 11°27′38″N 122°57′48″E / 11.4604193°N 122.9634187°E | |
9 | Christ the King Statue | Jesus Christ | Gingoog, Misamis Oriental | 2019 | 22.8 m (75 ft) |
Located along Claveria Road in Barangay Samay | 8°44′26″N 125°05′24″E / 8.7405799°N 125.0900614°E | |
10 | Regina Rosarii Statue | Virgin Mary | Tanay, Rizal | 2010 | 21.6 m (71 ft) |
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.[15][16] | 14°31′58″N 121°22′16″E / 14.5328948°N 121.371181°E | |
11 | Mother of Mercy Statue | Virgin Mary | Calbiga, Samar | 2022 | 21.3 m (70 ft) |
Located on top of the St. Padre Pio Shrine in Brgy. Timbangan, Calbiga, Samar, a few meters from the 36.5 m (120 ft) Divine Mercy Shrine. Constructed through the initiative of the Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Mercy. |
11°39′42″N 125°01′32″E / 11.661773°N 125.025470°E | |
12 | Bayani | A young faceless man wearing headphones, symbolizing the Filipino youth | Pasay, Metro Manila | 2022 | 19.5 m (64 ft) |
Located beside the DoubleDragon Meridian Park building along EDSA. The monument is the work of Filipino sculptor Jefre Figueras Manuel.[17][18] | 14°32′12″N 120°59′30″E / 14.5365985°N 120.9915403°E | |
13 | People Power Monument | People Power Revolution | Quezon City, Metro Manila | 1993 | 18 m (59 ft) |
Located on the corner of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue and White Plains Avenue, on the southwest corner of Camp Aguinaldo. | 14°36′00″N 121°03′36″E / 14.60000°N 121.06000°E | |
14 | Christ the Savior Statue | Jesus Christ | Alaminos, Pangasinan | 2017 | 17.1 m (56 ft) |
Located on top of a hill at Pilgrimage Island, part of the Hundred Islands National Park.[19][20] | 16°12′37″N 120°02′28″E / 16.2104°N 120.0412°E | |
15 | Divine Mercy Statue | Jesus Christ | El Salvador, Misamis Oriental | 2008 | 15.2 m (50 ft) |
The statue has two concrete rays that contain stairs leading to the head of the statue.[21][22][23] | 8°32′49″N 124°31′41″E / 8.5469458°N 124.5280708°E | |
Kamay ni Hesus | Jesus Christ | Lucban, Quezon | 2002 | 15.2 m (50 ft) |
Located on top of a hill at the foot of Mount Banahaw in Barangay Tinamnan, accessible via a 300-step stairway.[24][25] | 14°06′06″N 121°34′21″E / 14.1018°N 121.5725°E | ||
Immaculate Conception Statue | Virgin Mary | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental | 2014 | 15.2 m (50 ft) |
Located in Barangay Sambulawan[26] | 8°35′29″N 124°24′52″E / 8.591390°N 124.414389°E | ||
Padre Pio Monument | Padre Pio | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | 2019 | 15.2 m (50 ft) |
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.[27][28] | 14°50′05″N 121°06′28″E / 14.834643°N 121.107690°E | ||
16 | Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Statue | Virgin Mary | Legazpi, Albay | 2022 | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
Located at a rotunda along the Legazpi Airport Access Road between Barangays Pawa, Tamaoyan, and Rawis. | 13°10′12″N 123°44′21″E / 13.1701179°N 123.7390874°E | |
17 | Rizal Monument | Jose Rizal | Rizal Park, Manila | 1913 | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
The monument stands on a 5.1 m (17 ft) base and steps with a height of 0.60 m (2.0 ft), while the obelisk has a height of 8.9 m (29 ft). Designed by Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling.[29][30] | 14°34′54″N 120°58′36″E / 14.581669°N 120.976694°E | |
18 | Bonifacio Monument | Andres Bonifacio | Caloocan, Metro Manila | 1933 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
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 (EDSA), MacArthur Highway, Samson Road and Rizal Avenue.[31][32] | 14°39′25″N 120°59′02″E / 14.65708°N 120.98397°E | |
The Transfiguration of Christ | Jesus Christ | Caloocan, Metro Manila | 1976 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
The monument is located atop the archway of Eternal Gardens Memorial Park, a private cemetery in Barangay 158 (Libis Baesa). The 10 m (33 ft) steel and bronze monument, designed by National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva, stands on a 3.6 m (12 ft) concrete pedestal.[33][34] | 14°40′12″N 121°00′03″E / 14.670090125747361°N 121.00088299460623°E | ||
Christ the Redeemer Statue (Caluya Shrine) | Jesus Christ | Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental | 2017 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
The monument is located on top of a 120-meter high hill in Barangay Caluya, facing Murcielagos Bay.[35][36][37] | 8°36′36″N 123°34′49″E / 8.6099866°N 123.5801927°E | ||
19 | Lion's Head | Image | A male lion's head | Baguio–Tuba Boundary, Benguet | 1972 | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
A popular landmark for tourists entering Baguio via Kennon Road. Commissioned by the local Lions Club and sculpted from a limestone rock in the area by artists Reynaldo Nanyac and Anselmo Day-ag. | 16°22′03″N 120°36′21″E / 16.367556°N 120.605899°E |
Statue of the Sentinel of Freedom | Image | Lapu-Lapu | Rizal Park, Manila | 2004 | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
Stands on a 10 ft (3.0 m) pedestal. Located at the Agrifina Circle between the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History.[38][39] | 14°35′03″N 120°58′53″E / 14.584248°N 120.9814171°E | |
Kamay ni Maria Statue | Virgin Mary | Bauan, Batangas | 2014 | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
The monument is located inside the Hacienda Antonia estate in Barangay Baguilawa. | 13°47′15″N 120°57′28″E / 13.787426407931095°N 120.957747540116613°E | ||
Statue of the Risen Christ | Jesus Christ | Magalang, Pampanga | 2015 | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
The monument is located inside the Banal a Bunduk, Dalan Ning Krus pilgrimage site in Barangay Ayala at the foot of Mount Arayat.[40][41] | 15°12′33″N 120°43′30″E / 15.2090356°N 120.724995°E | ||
The Time Sculpture | Box-headed man glancing at wristwatch | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila | 2021 | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
Located beside SM Megamall shopping center. The monument is the work of Jefre Figueras Manuel and was commissioned by the SM Group.[42][43] | 14°35′04″N 121°03′21″E / 14.5844062°N 121.0559043°E | ||
20 | Our Lady of the Assumption Statue | Virgin Mary | Maasin, Southern Leyte | 1994 | 10.9 m (36 ft) |
Located on top of Jalleca Hills in Barangay Mantahan. A 235-step staircase leads to the monument.[44] | 10°07′01″N 124°54′03″E / 10.1168312°N 124.9007556°E | |
21 | Our Lady of EDSA Monument | Virgin Mary | Quezon City, Metro Manila | 1989 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
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 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.[45][46] | 14°35′32″N 121°03′31″E / 14.59222°N 121.05861°E | |
22 | Divine Mercy Shrine | Jesus Christ | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato | 2015 | 10 m (33 ft) |
Stands on a 5 m (16 ft) base for a total height of 15 m (49 ft). Located in Sitio Floren, Barangay Lamdalag.[47][48] | 6°11′42″N 124°44′00″E / 6.194912°N 124.733394°E | |
23 | Statue of the Risen Christ | Jesus Christ | San Jose, Tarlac | 2002 | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
The statue is located inside the Monasterio de Tarlac complex in Barangay Lubigan.[49][50] | 15°26′14″N 120°25′41″E / 15.437303°N 120.4279278°E | |
Virgin Mary Statue | Virgin Mary | Hungduan, Ifugao | 2003 | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
The statue is located on the side of the Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Road atop Mount Polis, between a cell site and a police station near the boundary of Ifugao and Mountain Province. | 16°57′57″N 121°01′35″E / 16.96578984974557°N 121.02650801436536°E | ||
Christ the Redeemer Statue | Jesus Christ | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | 2011 | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
Located inside Golden Haven Memorial Park, a private cemetery in Barangay Bulua.[51] | 8°29′48″N 124°36′36″E / 8.496697°N 124.610077°E | ||
24 | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Grotto | Virgin Mary | Caramoan, Camarines Sur | 1990 | 7.9 m (26 ft) |
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.[52][53] | 13°49′47″N 123°48′30″E / 13.829849°N 123.808444°E | |
Rizal Monument | Jose Rizal | Santa Cruz, Laguna | 2014 | 7.9 m (26 ft) |
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.[54][55] | 14°15′20″N 121°24′21″E / 14.255679°N 121.405771°E | ||
25 | Christ the Redeemer Statue | Jesus Christ | San Fernando, La Union | 2007 | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
The monument is located on top of Reservoir Hill and overlooks the City of San Fernando.[56][57] | 16°37′13″N 120°19′08″E / 16.6204°N 120.3190°E | |
26 | Rizal Monument | Jose Rizal | Calamba, Laguna | 2011 | 6.7 m (22 ft) |
The monument, designed by Filipino sculptor Jonas Roces, is 6.7 m (22 ft) in height, with a granite pedestal of 2.40 m (7.9 ft) and a 4 m (13 ft) circular stairway base.[58][59] | 14°11′45″N 121°09′35″E / 14.1958°N 121.1597°E | |
27 | Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Statue | Virgin Mary and drowning sailor | Lavezares, Northern Samar | 2005 | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
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 3 km (1.9 mi) from the port of Lavezares.[60][61][62] | 12°32′57″N 124°20′01″E / 12.5492232°N 124.3335841°E |
Statues being planned/under construction
edit- 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.[63][64]
Destroyed statues
edit- Bust of Ferdinand Marcos, a 30 m (98 ft) concrete bust of former dictator Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Mount Shontoug, Barangay Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet. It was built in 1978 and completed in 1980, but was destroyed by the communist rebel group New People's Army using dynamite in 2002.[65][66][67][68]
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