Barasoain Church in Malolos City, Bulacan is an important Roman Catholic church with historical significance for Philippines. Built in 1630, it has been called the "Cradle of Democracy in the East" as it hosted important events like the convening of the First Philippine Congress in 1898 and the drafting of the Malolos Constitution. The church recorded major events in Philippine history and was declared a National Shrine in 1973 due to its role in the founding of the First Philippine Republic.