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Laguna - Resort Province Of The Philippines Description Laguna, Resort Province of the Philippines, is a haven of fresh and pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls. Most notable is Pagsanjan Falls, formerly called Magdapio Falls, referred to as “shooting rapids.” It is found in Cavinti, starting from Pagsanjan town. Another is Lake Caliraya, which is located between Cavinti and Lumban. The strong mountain breeze that blows from the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges and the distant Mount Banahaw makes the lake an ideal place for aqua sports like wind surfing, water skiing, sailing as well as game fishing. Laguna de Bay, Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake, stays pristine throughout the year due to regular rain showers. Innumerable hot springs abound in the province, including the famous Hidden Valley Springs which is located in a secluded part of Alaminos town. A trip to Dalitiwan River, located in Botocan, Majayjay, is an exciting adventure because the terrain is rugged, as mountain lands go, and the cool water or river gushes through the rocks and boulders along the watercourse in sweeping currents. The mystical Mt. Makiling in Los Baños is an inactive volcano, rising to about 1,109 meters above sea level. It is indeed endowed with nature’s beauty, making it ideal for all types of nature tripping, from trekking to bird and butterfly watching and even camping. Laguna is not only endowed with natural wonders. It also plays an important role in the country’s history as the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal, the country’s national hero, whose infancy and early manhood were spent in the towns of Calamba and Biñan. A number of churches of Spanish-influenced architecture in intricate Romanesque and Baroque design, mostly restored to their original elegance, are also found in the province. The province is one huge showcase of Southern Tagalog craftsmanship. The town of Paete is famous for its woodcarvings, papier mache, and handmade paper products.Tree seedlings, sampaguita flowers, orchids, and exotic plants are big business. Cut flower farms are found mostly in towns of Calamba, Los Baños, and Bay. Sweet tropical fruits abound, such as the lanzones from Paete, pineapple from Calauan, chico, banana, mango, rambutan, and avocado. Add to these Laguna’s embroidered garments. Jusi cloth made from banana fiber is painstakingly, albeit deftly, transformed into beautiful pieces of clothing worthy of being tailored into the Philippine national costume, the Barong Tagalog. Shoes made from abaca hemp is a growing industry in the town of Liliw. Owing to its nearness to Manila, Laguna is presently becoming the center of economic activity in the Southern Tagalog Region and the CALABARZON area. Business in the area is bustling as shown by the presence of several industrial estates designed for handling large scale firms engaged in textile manufacturing, electronics, food processing, industrial machines, and car assembly. Geography Laguna is situated 30 kilometers south of Manila and has a total area of 175,973 hectares. Laguna is bounded on the north by the province of Rizal, on the east by the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, on the south by the Quezon province, on the west by Laguna de Bay, and the provinces of Batangas and Cavite. Climate Laguna has no pronounced seasons. However, it is relatively dry from November to April and wet from May to October. Climate is generally cool and gentle, even during the summer months. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year in the eastern and southern portions of the province, giving rise to an abundance and variety of flora and fauna. Population Laguna has a total registered population of 1,747,000 based on the May, 2000 National Statistics Official Survey. The people of Laguna are known to be hardworking, highly motivated, good-natured, and friendly. Language / Dialects Laguna being part of the Southern Tagalog Region, approximately 99.22% of the population speak Tagalog. A minority of the population also speak Ilokano, Bicolano, and Waray. A significant portion of the working population can read and speak English and Filipino. Brief History of Laguna The province of Laguna was named after Laguna de Bay, the body of water that forms the province’s northern boundary. In turn, Laguna de Bay was named after the town of Bay, which was the first provincial capital. Laguna, along with its surrounding regions, was conquered for Spain by Captain Juan de Salcedo in 1571, after which, for seven years, the Franciscan friars started the Christianization of the province. The province became a bloody battleground during the Chinese revolts in 1603 and 1693. The British invasion in 1762-1764 saw thousands of Filipinos fighting against the Spaniards, fanned by the execution of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. By 1896, thousands of patriotic citizens of the province have joined the revolutionary movement, Katipunan. The battle led by Captain Thomas Backhouse met resistance from the band of Filipino volunteers led by Francisco de San Juan of Pagsanjan. Laguna was one of the first eight provinces to rise in revolt against the Spanish rule. The ill-equipped Filipino forces, led by General Paciano Rizal of Calamba, General Severino Taiño of Pagsanjan, General Agueda Kahabagan of Calauan, and General Miguel Malvar of Batangas, fought the Spanish authorities and won – on August 31, 1898, with the surrender of the last Spanish garrison in Sta. Cruz. On January 23, 1899, Laguna expressed its full support for the First Philippine Republic, which was proclaimed in Malolos, Bulacan. Two citizens of Pagsanjan, Don Higino Benitez and Don Graciano Cordero, were sent to witness and participate in this historic event. The eruption of the Filipino-American war in 1899-1901 saw Generals Juan Cailles and Paciano Rizal leading the defense of Laguna until surrender was inevitable. Under the American Flag, Cailles was named the first Filipino Governor of Laguna. After the war, Laguna progressed rapidly in peace. Schools were established, various public services were instituted, and roads were built. In 1917, the Manila Railroad Company extended its line to Laguna, as far as Pagsanjan. Today, Laguna is a thriving province. Its fertile lands produce millions of pesos’ worth of coconuts, rice, sugar, citrus fruits, lanzones, and other agricultural products. Its tourist spots attract a multitude of foreign and domestic tourists. How to Get to Laguna There are two points of entry to Laguna from Manila. Via southern route, the South Expressway is the main artery to exit through San Pedro, Biñan, and Calamba. Via eastern route, pass through the towns of Antipolo or Tanay, Rizal to reach the 4th district or uplared towns of the province. The latter gives motorists a panoramic view of Laguna Lake and its environs along a picturesque highway. Major bus companies ply the developed and well maintained roads from Manila, Batangas, and Quezon during the day. The Batangas, Laguna, Tayabas Bus Co. (BLTB) bus terminals are found along EDSA, Pasay City, and Liwasang Bonifacio (Lawton) Manila. Other bus companies have terminals at Lawton. From EDSA-Mandaluyong, take a bus going to Tanay, Rizal, then take a jeepney to Siniloan, Laguna. There are also buses that can be hailed from EDSA or terminals in Cubao, Quezon City. They ply the Manila-Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan route. The province is also accessible from the progressive provinces of Cavite, Batangas, and Quezon as well as from the resource-rich provinces of Marinduque, Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon, through the Batangas and Quezon ports. |
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