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Polo Church traces its roots back to the early 1600s, when the settlement of Polo — once part of the larger Catangalan parish — gained independence as a town. The parish dedicated itself to San Diego de Alcala, a Franciscan lay brother noted for his humility and missionary spirit. Construction relied heavily on local labor under Father Juan Taranco, and by 1632, the stone church was completed. Its Baroque adobe brick structure combined spiritual purpose with architectural durability, serving as both a house of worship and a visible symbol of colonial presence.