St. James the Apostle Parish Church (Betis, Guagua, Pampanga)

Betis Church is a Baroque church located in the Betis, Guagua in Pampanga and was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum and the National Commission for Culture and Arts under Republic Act 4896 as amended by Presidential Decree 374 and Republic Act 8492 on November 5, 2001. The main attraction of this church is the original ceiling mural done by the famous painter Simón Flores.

At present, Betis still retains the old traditions such as celebrating the fiestas, commemorating the departed loved ones through a 9-day novena every month of November, attending the ritual dance during Kuraldal and parading through a mile-long Limbun Nang San José during the month of May. These are just a few of the many traditions that are still being celebrated in Betis. It is one of the most visited churches during Visita Iglesia in Lenten Season.