List of tallest statues in the Philippines

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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).

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Existing statues

As of 3 November 2022, this table includes the following statues with a height of 5 m (16 ft) and above.

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Rank Statue Depicts Locations Year completed Height Notes Coordinates
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
19 Lion's Head Image A male lion's head BaguioTuba 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.[63][64]

Destroyed statues

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