It is largely known for its pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tétouan.

[2] The convent of the San Joaquin Church was left in ruins after the World War II leaving its noted well and kiln which were used for baking.

The side and back walls and the altar area was reinforced by cement by local priest which according to heritage conservationists caused the loss of the structure's integrity and authenticity.

[3] In 2015, a restoration was accomplished on the church building under the watch of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines but the lime plaster or palitada used to cover the facade chipped off in less than a year which led to heritage conservationists criticizing the national heritage body.

The features of note of the church are its three retablos of carved limestone which were formerly polychromed, the carved pediment which featured the folk portrayal of the Spanish winning over the Moors at the Battle near Tétouan, Morocco as well as its adjacent sprawling ruins where an oven well and kiln for baking can be found.