On June 28, 1844, the traditional fluvial procession called Libad honouring Saint Peter the Apostle was instituted by Capitán del Pueblo Don Pedro Armayan Espíritu.

The facade resembles Neo-Renaissance style with its plain, low segmental pediment and the symmetrical alignment of two flanking towers.

The semi-circular main door with a circular window above is framed by receding semicircular arches in relief.

[2] The ceiling art paintings, also known as trompe l'oeil were done by a native of Apalit (Marcilino "Siling" Serrano), under the supervision of Caesare Alberoni, an Italian free-lance painter.

One notable ceiling art paintings was located in the cupola of the Apalit Church, giving a rendition of the Apocalypse.