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used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions and serves ships that enter the
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Bojeador Lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on August 13, 2004, and a National Cultural Treasure on June 20, 2005, by the Philippine government.
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The beam now comes from a modern electric lamp powered by
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Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet (34 m).
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1454:Loay Church
1429:Lazi Church
1409:Loon Church
1356:Campo Santo
1139:Luna Church
1049:Open Spaces
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876:Gorda Point
841:Cape Engaño
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1632:Categories
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1215:Calabarzon
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664:References
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302:Santa Ana
189:First lit
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786:Apo Reef
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