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145-545: It is the largest city and capital of Quezon Province wherein it is geographically situated and grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority , but in terms of government and administration, the city is politically independent from that province. It is one of the proposed metropolitan area in the Philippines. Metro Lucena is proposed to included the highly urbanized city of Lucena, as well as

290-481: A big fleet of Moro pirates caused the inhabitants to transfer to Palsabangon ( Pagbilao ). Depredation and plunder by the Moros from Jolo and Brunei were rampant during the 1600s. Slavery is one reason for the proliferation of these raids. A padron for Calilaya was ordered after Tayabas suffered severely from Moro raids. It is said that 187 people were either captured or killed while 400 people fled. Fear from these raids are

435-434: A big fleet of Moro pirates caused the inhabitants to transfer to Palsabangon ( Pagbilao ). Depredation and plunder by the Moros from Jolo and Brunei were rampant during the 1600s. Slavery is one reason for the proliferation of these raids. A padron for Calilaya was ordered after Tayabas suffered severely from Moro raids. It is said that 187 people were either captured or killed while 400 people fled. Fear from these raids are

580-884: A central transportation hub called the Lucena Grand Central Terminal, located along Lucena Diversion Road in Barangay Ilayang Dupay. The terminal also hosts the Lucena City Land Transportation Office (LTO) . New and modern buses connect Lucena to Pasay , Quezon City , and Alabang in Muntinlupa , while UV Express and van routes connect to Taytay , Pililla , eastern Laguna , and other parts of Quezon, including Bondoc Peninsula towns. Bus companies such as JAC Liner, Lucena Lines, JAM Liner, DLTBCo and N. Dela Rosa Bus Lines bring passengers to Manila and Lucena back and forth. Lucena also has

725-607: A fine of ₱ 1,000 for the erection of a new boundary marker. In 2007, Republic Act No. 9495 proposed to further divide Quezon into Quezon del Norte and Quezon del Sur . Quezon del Norte was to be composed of the first and second congressional districts of the province ( Burdeos , General Nakar , Infanta , Jomalig , Lucban , Mauban , Pagbilao , Panukulan , Patnanungan , Polilio , Real , Sampaloc , Tayabas , Candelaria , Dolores , San Antonio , Sariaya , Tiaong and Lucena ), with Lucena as its capital. Quezon del Sur, with its capital at Gumaca , would have been composed of

870-607: A fine of ₱ 1,000 for the erection of a new boundary marker. In 2007, Republic Act No. 9495 proposed to further divide Quezon into Quezon del Norte and Quezon del Sur . Quezon del Norte was to be composed of the first and second congressional districts of the province ( Burdeos , General Nakar , Infanta , Jomalig , Lucban , Mauban , Pagbilao , Panukulan , Patnanungan , Polilio , Real , Sampaloc , Tayabas , Candelaria , Dolores , San Antonio , Sariaya , Tiaong and Lucena ), with Lucena as its capital. Quezon del Sur, with its capital at Gumaca , would have been composed of

1015-454: A road was built as an intersection during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo . The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is on the process of rehabilitating the existing Manila - Bicol and Baguio - Bicol Railway Line, which includes stops in Quezon province , including PNR Lucena station , which traditionally then is a major loading and pick-up point for passengers and cargoes alike when

1160-479: A secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Chairman , Barangay Council , whose members are called Barangay Councilors . The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years. The current seat of

1305-514: A variation of the province's official name. One of the largest provinces in the country, Quezon is situated on the southeastern portion of Luzon, with the majority of its territory lying on an isthmus that connects the Bicol Peninsula to the rest of Luzon. It also includes the Polillo Islands in the eastern part of the province. It is bordered by the provinces of Aurora and Bulacan to

1450-519: A wide network of jeepney routes, all emanating from the city proper ( Bayan ) and reaching out to the major barangays of the city, as well as nearby towns. Thousands of tricycles also roam the streets of the city, bringing passengers right at their point of destination. These tricycles usually are the mode of transport when night falls. The under-construction South Luzon Expressway ( SLEX ) Toll Road 4 (TR-4) Extension from Calamba, Laguna will end in Lucena at

1595-635: Is a descendant of Chinese settlers. Even before the Philippines gained its independence, the province has already depended heavily on coconuts. This history can clearly be seen through the opulent houses built in the town of Sariaya during this period. Coconuts served as the main source of income for the landed class of Sariaya and this allowed them to build the ancestral houses that we see today. This has led some companies like Peter Paul to establish its presence in Candelaria to manufacture products like desiccated coconut. as early as this period. In June 1951,

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1740-582: Is a descendant of Chinese settlers. Even before the Philippines gained its independence, the province has already depended heavily on coconuts. This history can clearly be seen through the opulent houses built in the town of Sariaya during this period. Coconuts served as the main source of income for the landed class of Sariaya and this allowed them to build the ancestral houses that we see today. This has led some companies like Peter Paul to establish its presence in Candelaria to manufacture products like desiccated coconut. as early as this period. In June 1951,

1885-508: Is a pronounced wet season from November to April. Parts of the western towns of Tiaong, San Antonio, Dolores, and Candelaria as well as the tip of Bondoc Peninsula including parts of Mulanay, San Francisco, San Narciso and San Andres fall under Type III climate. This means that there is a relatively dry season from November to April. Although these are the patterns observed, it is important to note that with climate change, these patterns have become more erratic. Typhoons have become stronger through

2030-508: Is a pronounced wet season from November to April. Parts of the western towns of Tiaong, San Antonio, Dolores, and Candelaria as well as the tip of Bondoc Peninsula including parts of Mulanay, San Francisco, San Narciso and San Andres fall under Type III climate. This means that there is a relatively dry season from November to April. Although these are the patterns observed, it is important to note that with climate change, these patterns have become more erratic. Typhoons have become stronger through

2175-465: Is also known as the "Cocopalm City of the South". Nestled midst a wide expanse of coconut lands, Lucena has coconut oil mills which produce oil-based household products like cooking oil , soap , lard , margarine , and oil-based medicines. Exora Cooking Oil and Vegetable Lard and Miyami Cooking Oil are proudly made in this city. Tantuco Industries, JnJ Oil Industries, Inc., and Monaco Oil Company are some of

2320-401: Is due to the area's isolation from the rest of Quezon Province: there are no direct links to the rest of the province and much of the terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, which makes the area relatively isolated, and its distance from Quezon's capital Lucena. Upon the issuance of Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the province of Aurora

2465-401: Is due to the area's isolation from the rest of Quezon Province: there are no direct links to the rest of the province and much of the terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, which makes the area relatively isolated, and its distance from Quezon's capital Lucena. Upon the issuance of Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the province of Aurora

2610-740: Is said to be characterized by a rugged terrain with patches of plains, valleys and swamps. The major islands of Quezon are Alabat Island and Polillo Islands . Mount Banahaw , an active volcano , is the highest peak at 2,169 meters (7,116 ft). It supplies geothermal power to the Mak-Ban Geothermal Power Plant . The province has a total of 1,066.36 km (662.61 mi) of coastline and has several bays including Burdeos Bay, Lamon Bay, Calauag Bay, Lopez Bay, Ragay Gulf, Pagbilao Bay and Tayabas Bay. The Infanta Watershed has extensive and highly productive aquifers while Mauban and Atimonan have no significant groundwater. According to

2755-668: Is said to be characterized by a rugged terrain with patches of plains, valleys and swamps. The major islands of Quezon are Alabat Island and Polillo Islands . Mount Banahaw , an active volcano , is the highest peak at 2,169 meters (7,116 ft). It supplies geothermal power to the Mak-Ban Geothermal Power Plant . The province has a total of 1,066.36 km (662.61 mi) of coastline and has several bays including Burdeos Bay, Lamon Bay, Calauag Bay, Lopez Bay, Ragay Gulf, Pagbilao Bay and Tayabas Bay. The Infanta Watershed has extensive and highly productive aquifers while Mauban and Atimonan have no significant groundwater. According to

2900-416: Is the first of its kind discovered in the archipelago. The remains are said to date back to the 10th to 14th century. Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas , Laguna , and Nueva Ecija . However, at different points in time, the boundaries of Quezon changed and included parts of Aurora , Marinduque , and Camarines Norte . At the early period of Spanish colonization,

3045-416: Is the first of its kind discovered in the archipelago. The remains are said to date back to the 10th to 14th century. Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas , Laguna , and Nueva Ecija . However, at different points in time, the boundaries of Quezon changed and included parts of Aurora , Marinduque , and Camarines Norte . At the early period of Spanish colonization,

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3190-573: Is the largest province of Calabarzon, comprising 879,660 hectares (2,173,700 acres) or 52.13% of the total land area of the region. Of this area, 513,618 hectares (1,269,180 acres) is categorized as agricultural land. The northern part of the province is sandwiched between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the Philippine Sea . The southern part consists of the Tayabas Isthmus , which separates

3335-406: Is the largest province of Calabarzon, comprising 879,660 hectares (2,173,700 acres) or 52.13% of the total land area of the region. Of this area, 513,618 hectares (1,269,180 acres) is categorized as agricultural land. The northern part of the province is sandwiched between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the Philippine Sea . The southern part consists of the Tayabas Isthmus , which separates

3480-514: Is the only native force in Philippine history to successfully capture Fort Santiago and Manila. For the first time, the word "Independence" was shouted by the Tayabas Regiment, encouraging their countrymen to revolt against Spain. The next day, however, the gates of Fort Santiago were opened by loyalist soldiers. After a bloody battle, the mutineers were defeated by loyalist troops, resulting in

3625-402: Is the only native force in Philippine history to successfully capture Fort Santiago and Manila. For the first time, the word "Independence" was shouted by the Tayabas Regiment, encouraging their countrymen to revolt against Spain. The next day, however, the gates of Fort Santiago were opened by loyalist soldiers. After a bloody battle, the mutineers were defeated by loyalist troops, resulting in

3770-470: Is wedged between two rivers, Dumacaa River on the east and Iyam River on the west. Seven other rivers and six creeks serve as natural drainage for the city. Its port on the coast along Tayabas Bay is home to several boat and ferry lines operating and serving the sea lanes between Lucena and the different points in the region and as far as the Visayas . Being the provincial capital and former Government Center of

3915-891: The poblacion and suburban barangays where both retail and wholesale trade, including other essential services, are being engaged in. Lucena City features SM City Lucena , the biggest mall in the city located in Ibabang Dupay, which is also one of the first SM Malls in Luzon . Other Shopping Centers include Pacific Mall Lucena ( Metro Gaisano Mall ), SM Savemore Agora, and Puregold Gulang-Gulang Lucena. Big factories and warehouses are present in these suburban barangays like San Miguel Brewery , Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. , PepsiCo Philippines, Inc. , Asia Brewery, Inc. Nestlé Philippines , and Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (formerly La Tondeña Distillers Inc.), do business in sales, distribution, and transport of assorted business products in bulk. Of

4060-540: The Bicol Peninsula from the main part of Luzon Island , and the Bondoc Peninsula which lies between Tayabas Bay and Ragay Gulf . Because of this, majority of towns in the province have access to the sea. The province is bounded by the provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. It is bounded to the east by the Pacific Ocean and to the south by Tayabas Bay. The province

4205-426: The Bicol Peninsula from the main part of Luzon Island , and the Bondoc Peninsula which lies between Tayabas Bay and Ragay Gulf . Because of this, majority of towns in the province have access to the sea. The province is bounded by the provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. It is bounded to the east by the Pacific Ocean and to the south by Tayabas Bay. The province

4350-663: The Bicol Peninsula to the rest of Luzon. It also includes the Polillo Islands in the eastern part of the province. It is bordered by the provinces of Aurora and Bulacan to the north, Rizal , Laguna , and Batangas to the west, and Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the southeast. It also shares maritime borders with Marinduque and Masbate . Archaeological excavations in the province attest to its rich precolonial past. Archaeological materials including burial jars, human bones, shell midden and pot shreds have been discovered at different sites in Bondoc Peninsula including

4495-461: The COMELEC held a plebiscite on December 13, 2008 , 60 days after law took effect. The majority of the votes cast overwhelmingly rejected the division, therefore the split did not push through. The municipality of Tayabas became a component city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9398 which sought to convert the municipality into a city. The law was ratified on July 14, 2007. However, the cityhood status

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4640-412: The COMELEC held a plebiscite on December 13, 2008 , 60 days after law took effect. The majority of the votes cast overwhelmingly rejected the division, therefore the split did not push through. The municipality of Tayabas became a component city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9398 which sought to convert the municipality into a city. The law was ratified on July 14, 2007. However, the cityhood status

4785-495: The Franciscan missionaries and Lucena was just one of its barrios. Tayabas became the provincial capital in 1749, renaming the province after it. The Spaniards of the 16th century called the area " Buenavista " because of its scenic beauty; several years later, the barrio was renamed " Oroquieta ". A century later, Muslim pirates began terrorizing the entire Philippine coastline, including Oroquieta. The barrio folks built forts along

4930-592: The Japanese Imperial Forces would soon encounter stiff resistance from members of the local resistance and members of the Hunters ROTC . The underground resistance movement was tenacious. Japanese Forces would be caught off-guard with surprise assaults which often resulted in fierce close-quarters combat . Constant assaults and logistical issues would take its toll on the Japanese forces. By January 25, 1945,

5075-602: The Province of Quezon ( Filipino : Lalawigan ng Quezon ) and historically known as Tayabas , is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon . Lucena , a highly urbanized city governed separately from the province, serves as its the provincial capital and its most populous city. The name of the province came from Manuel L. Quezon , the president of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. The province

5220-494: The American in charge, Brigadier-General J.F. Bell to decide to return to Tayabas with a larger contingent. Bell acknowledged the importance of the ports of Tayabas as sources of supplies to the insurrection such that he believed that closing all the ports in the province might convince the leaders of the resistance to surrender. In 1902, the district of El Principe was transferred from the jurisdiction of Nueva Ecija to Tayabas. In

5365-443: The American in charge, Brigadier-General J.F. Bell to decide to return to Tayabas with a larger contingent. Bell acknowledged the importance of the ports of Tayabas as sources of supplies to the insurrection such that he believed that closing all the ports in the province might convince the leaders of the resistance to surrender. In 1902, the district of El Principe was transferred from the jurisdiction of Nueva Ecija to Tayabas. In

5510-492: The Bicol region. In 1818, Nueva Ecija annexed the towns of Palanan from Isabela , as well as Baler, Casiguran, Infanta (formerly called Binangonan de Lampon) and Polillo Islands from Tayabas, and Cagayan , Nueva Vizcaya , Quirino , and part of Rizal. In 1853, the new military district of Tayabas was carved from Nueva Ecija and included present-day Southern Quezon as well as present-day Aurora. In 1858, Binangonan de Lampon and

5655-444: The Bicol region. In 1818, Nueva Ecija annexed the towns of Palanan from Isabela , as well as Baler, Casiguran, Infanta (formerly called Binangonan de Lampon) and Polillo Islands from Tayabas, and Cagayan , Nueva Vizcaya , Quirino , and part of Rizal. In 1853, the new military district of Tayabas was carved from Nueva Ecija and included present-day Southern Quezon as well as present-day Aurora. In 1858, Binangonan de Lampon and

5800-553: The DENR, in 2003, Quezon had 231,190 hectares (571,300 acres) of forest cover. However, due to rampant illegal logging as well as kaingin, these forests are constantly threatened. Because of the sheer size of Quezon, different areas have different climate patterns. Most of the province falls under Type IV Climate which means that rains are evenly distributed throughout the year. Polillo, Infanta, and parts of Calauag fall under Type II climate which means that there are no dry seasons but there

5945-506: The DENR, in 2003, Quezon had 231,190 hectares (571,300 acres) of forest cover. However, due to rampant illegal logging as well as kaingin, these forests are constantly threatened. Because of the sheer size of Quezon, different areas have different climate patterns. Most of the province falls under Type IV Climate which means that rains are evenly distributed throughout the year. Polillo, Infanta, and parts of Calauag fall under Type II climate which means that there are no dry seasons but there

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6090-518: The Hunters ROTC guerrillas had penetrated into the town. Using their knowledge of the local surroundings to their advantage, they moved quickly in order prevent Japanese forces from organizing a proper defense. After a hard-fought offensive, the Filipino forces had successfully driven the Japanese out of Lucena. The people of Lucena would fortify their defenses in preparation for another assault. Attempts by

6235-556: The Japanese to re-establish their occupation of Lucena failed. Tayabas Province stood by and waited for the American Liberation forces and the Philippine Commonwealth troops, who would soon hand them their freedom on April 4, 1945. Lucena was made into a chartered city through the efforts of then-Congressman Manuel S. Enverga of Quezon's 1st district . Republic Act No. 3271 lapsed into law on June 17, 1961, without

6380-526: The Pasayahan Festival. The Grand Parade of Pasayahan, also known as Mardi Gras among the city’s more senior residents, is the main highlight of the Pasayahan. It features a parade of enormous and vibrant floats made by the participating businesses and groups, as well as street dancing, marching bands, a Pandong (hat) competition, and a gay-friendly Carnival Queen competition. The first Pasayahan in 1987

6525-629: The Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary was stationed in Tayabas from January 3, 1942, to June 30, 1946, are military operates against the Japanese Occupation. The occupation witnessed the brutal murders of prominent sons of Tayabas. April 4, 1945 was the day the province was liberated as the combined Filipino and American army forces reached Lucena. After the war, on September 7, 1946, Republic Act No. 14 changed

6670-446: The Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary was stationed in Tayabas from January 3, 1942, to June 30, 1946, are military operates against the Japanese Occupation. The occupation witnessed the brutal murders of prominent sons of Tayabas. April 4, 1945 was the day the province was liberated as the combined Filipino and American army forces reached Lucena. After the war, on September 7, 1946, Republic Act No. 14 changed

6815-586: The Polillo Islands were separated from Nueva Ecija to form part of Infanta. According to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines , the two Franciscan friars named Fray Juan de Plasencia and Fray Diego de Oropesa were the ones responsible for bringing Christianity to the area. The Franciscans are also credited for spreading Christianity to towns and parishes across the province including Mauban, Sariaya and Gumaca. Between 1855 and 1885, El Principe

6960-470: The Polillo Islands were separated from Nueva Ecija to form part of Infanta. According to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines , the two Franciscan friars named Fray Juan de Plasencia and Fray Diego de Oropesa were the ones responsible for bringing Christianity to the area. The Franciscans are also credited for spreading Christianity to towns and parishes across the province including Mauban, Sariaya and Gumaca. Between 1855 and 1885, El Principe

7105-567: The Quezon citizens who were victims of forced disappearances during the Marcos dictatorship were human rights worker Albert Enriquez of Lucena, who documented military abuses as a volunteer for Task Force Detainees of the Philippines ; and activist Ramon Jasul who founded the Bagong Kabataan ng Lukban (New Youth of Lucban) in his hometown. Enriquez was abducted by armed men on Aug. 29, 1985, while Jasul

7250-411: The Quezon citizens who were victims of forced disappearances during the Marcos dictatorship were human rights worker Albert Enriquez of Lucena, who documented military abuses as a volunteer for Task Force Detainees of the Philippines ; and activist Ramon Jasul who founded the Bagong Kabataan ng Lukban (New Youth of Lucban) in his hometown. Enriquez was abducted by armed men on Aug. 29, 1985, while Jasul

7395-622: The Revised Administrative Code which was enacted in 1917. Section 42 of Act 2711 defines the Tayabas-Camarines Norte boundary as: Camarines Norte and Tayabas boundary. – The boundary separating the Province of Camarines Norte from the Province of Tayabas begins at a point on the eastern shore of Basiad Bay and extends to a peak known as Mount Cadig in such manner as to bring the territory of the barrio of Basiad entirely within

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7540-435: The Revised Administrative Code which was enacted in 1917. Section 42 of Act 2711 defines the Tayabas-Camarines Norte boundary as: Camarines Norte and Tayabas boundary. – The boundary separating the Province of Camarines Norte from the Province of Tayabas begins at a point on the eastern shore of Basiad Bay and extends to a peak known as Mount Cadig in such manner as to bring the territory of the barrio of Basiad entirely within

7685-594: The Spaniards over the centuries. The most important event in the history of the province was the Confradia Revolt in 1841, which was led by the famous Lucbanin , Apolinario de la Cruz, popularly known as Hermano Pule . Years after the Cofradia Revolt, on January 20, 1843, the Tayabas Regiment, led by Sergeant Irineo Samaniego, rose in revolt against Spain, conquering Fort Santiago and other areas of Intramuros. This

7830-426: The Spaniards over the centuries. The most important event in the history of the province was the Confradia Revolt in 1841, which was led by the famous Lucbanin , Apolinario de la Cruz, popularly known as Hermano Pule . Years after the Cofradia Revolt, on January 20, 1843, the Tayabas Regiment, led by Sergeant Irineo Samaniego, rose in revolt against Spain, conquering Fort Santiago and other areas of Intramuros. This

7975-610: The area of modern Aurora north of Baler was transferred to the authority of Nueva Vizcaya, but returned to Tayabas in 1946. Because of the distance between Tayabas and Bicol and the growing population, Tayabas came under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Lipa in 1910. Japanese occupation of the province during World War II began on December 23, 1941, when the Japanese Imperial Army landed in Atimonan . The General Headquarters of

8120-446: The area of modern Aurora north of Baler was transferred to the authority of Nueva Vizcaya, but returned to Tayabas in 1946. Because of the distance between Tayabas and Bicol and the growing population, Tayabas came under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Lipa in 1910. Japanese occupation of the province during World War II began on December 23, 1941, when the Japanese Imperial Army landed in Atimonan . The General Headquarters of

8265-424: The barrio that became a Parish in 1881. Lucena became an independent municipality on June 1, 1882. During the 1896 Philippine Revolution , the people of Lucena showed their brand of patriotism. José Zaballero led the local revolutionists who were under the barrage of Spanish muskets. Later, Miguel Arguilles with Jose Barcelona as president formed a revolutionary government in Lucena. After Aguinaldo proclaimed

8410-487: The border as follows: Starting from the peak of Mt. Labo as a common corner between the provinces of Tayabas, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte thence a straight line is drawn to the peak of Mt. Cadig; thence a straight line is drawn to the point of intersection of the inter-provincial road between Camarines Norte and Tayabas with the Tabugon River; thence, following the course of the river to its mouth at Basiad Bay. In

8555-431: The border as follows: Starting from the peak of Mt. Labo as a common corner between the provinces of Tayabas, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte thence a straight line is drawn to the peak of Mt. Cadig; thence a straight line is drawn to the point of intersection of the inter-provincial road between Camarines Norte and Tayabas with the Tabugon River; thence, following the course of the river to its mouth at Basiad Bay. In

8700-494: The borders it had before merging with Camarines Sur. The court then ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and ordered the provincial government of Quezon to transfer all its authority and jurisdiction to the former. By 2001, the Provincial Government of Quezon, this time represented by Governor Eduardo Rodriguez, the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte, as represented by Governor Roy Padilla, went back to court. Even with

8845-430: The borders it had before merging with Camarines Sur. The court then ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and ordered the provincial government of Quezon to transfer all its authority and jurisdiction to the former. By 2001, the Provincial Government of Quezon, this time represented by Governor Eduardo Rodriguez, the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte, as represented by Governor Roy Padilla, went back to court. Even with

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8990-444: The capital was transferred to the town of Tayabas , from which the province got its new name. In a report by a Spanish priest named Fr. Bartolome Galan in 1823, he describes the economy of the province. According to his report, Tayabas had poor soil and the terrain is hilly which meant that conditions were not that suitable for agriculture compared to other places. The people grew upland rice, wheat, beans and vegetables. Surplus rice

9135-444: The capital was transferred to the town of Tayabas , from which the province got its new name. In a report by a Spanish priest named Fr. Bartolome Galan in 1823, he describes the economy of the province. According to his report, Tayabas had poor soil and the terrain is hilly which meant that conditions were not that suitable for agriculture compared to other places. The people grew upland rice, wheat, beans and vegetables. Surplus rice

9280-609: The capital. The people from Lucban made products of buri and pandan leaves like hats, sleeping mata and the like which they traded. They, along with the people of Mauban also went to Polillo, at that time part of Nueva Ecija, to buy sea slugs, shells and beeswax. Being a rich agricultural area, the town of Tayabas traded rice, coconuts, and panocha with nearby towns of Majayjay, Lucban, Sariaya, Pagbilao, Mauban, Gumaca, and Atimonan. In turn, they traded fish from Pagbilao, rice from Sariaya, and high quality abaca products from Mauban and Atimonan. Lucban, as well as Tayabas, benefitted greatly from

9425-609: The capital. The people from Lucban made products of buri and pandan leaves like hats, sleeping mata and the like which they traded. They, along with the people of Mauban also went to Polillo, at that time part of Nueva Ecija, to buy sea slugs, shells and beeswax. Being a rich agricultural area, the town of Tayabas traded rice, coconuts, and panocha with nearby towns of Majayjay, Lucban, Sariaya, Pagbilao, Mauban, Gumaca, and Atimonan. In turn, they traded fish from Pagbilao, rice from Sariaya, and high quality abaca products from Mauban and Atimonan. Lucban, as well as Tayabas, benefitted greatly from

9570-778: The city government is the Lucena City Government Complex, located along Lucena Diversion Road in Barangay Mayao Kanluran, with some offices still located at the old Lucena City Hall in the poblacion . Head of the municipality during the Spanish occupation: Municipal presidents during the American Civil Government: Mayors under the Commonwealth Government: Acting mayors (after World War II): Elected mayors: Lucena City has

9715-492: The city government. Residents of this city can also vote and run for provincial board and congressional positions as the city is part of Quezon's 2nd legislative district . Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991, the city of Lucena is to be composed of a mayor ( Punong Lungsod ), a vice mayor ( Pangalawang Punong Lungsod ) and members ( Kagawad ) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Panlungsod alongside

9860-656: The city such as the Quezon Convention Center when the City of Lucena hosted the 2004 SEABA Under-18 Championship qualifying tournament for the 2004 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in India , Kalilayan Civic Centre, Sentro Pastoral Auditorium, Alcala Sports Complex a two time host of a Palarong Pambansa (1976, 1989), Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Gymnasium, Sacred Heart College Gymnasium, and Marcial Punzalan Gymnasium. The city features various celebrations, and one of

10005-535: The connection of Maharlika Highway at Barangay Mayao. There is an expressway project to Bicol planned to extend the South Luzon Expressway to Matnog, Sorsogon as SLEX Toll Road 5. Furthermore, taxis as mode of transportation are available servicing passengers in this city. There exists a Lucena Airport (known locally as Landing ), which is located west of the poblacion . However, it is no longer usable as light aircraft can no longer make use of it and

10150-476: The discovery of burial jars near the coast. Galang also went to San Andres where excavations yielded 14th and 15th century ceramics as well as shell bracelets and beads. According to the journal as well, at a site named Tala, archaeologists discovered a glazed Chinese jar containing bone fragments from the early Ming dynasty. Looking at other archaeological sites located in adjacent areas like Marinduque and Masbate, it can be inferred that these excavations date back to

10295-476: The discovery of burial jars near the coast. Galang also went to San Andres where excavations yielded 14th and 15th century ceramics as well as shell bracelets and beads. According to the journal as well, at a site named Tala, archaeologists discovered a glazed Chinese jar containing bone fragments from the early Ming dynasty. Looking at other archaeological sites located in adjacent areas like Marinduque and Masbate, it can be inferred that these excavations date back to

10440-520: The eastern shore of Basiad Bay was never specifically located, thus, needing further delineation. On the second issue, the court stated that the Chief did not alter the borders in any way. The Chief worked with the requirement that the point be on the eastern shore of Basiad Bay. He was also acting on the consideration of Act 2809, the Act establishing Camarines Norte, which states that Camarines Norte be established with

10585-426: The eastern shore of Basiad Bay was never specifically located, thus, needing further delineation. On the second issue, the court stated that the Chief did not alter the borders in any way. The Chief worked with the requirement that the point be on the eastern shore of Basiad Bay. He was also acting on the consideration of Act 2809, the Act establishing Camarines Norte, which states that Camarines Norte be established with

10730-463: The execution of Samaniego and 81 of his followers the same day. The province, under General Miguel Malvar , was also among the earliest to join the Philippine Revolution . The Revolutionary Government took control over the province on August 15, 1898. The Americans then came and annexed the Philippines. A civil government was established in the province on March 12, 1901, and Lucena

10875-400: The execution of Samaniego and 81 of his followers the same day. The province, under General Miguel Malvar , was also among the earliest to join the Philippine Revolution . The Revolutionary Government took control over the province on August 15, 1898. The Americans then came and annexed the Philippines. A civil government was established in the province on March 12, 1901, and Lucena

11020-548: The former Southern Tagalog Region , Lucena is host to most of the branches of governmental agencies, businesses, banks and service facilities in the Southern Tagalog region. Lucena is politically subdivided into 33 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . Lucena falls under Type III of the Corona's climatic classification system. It is characterized by no pronounced wet and dry seasons. Generally,

11165-517: The growth of Lucena as a town which eventually led to its being the provincial capital of Tayabas in 1901. Finally on November 3, 1879, a royal decree was issued and the Orden Superior Civil officially adopted the name " Lucena " in honor of a Spanish friar by the name of Father Mariano Granja, who came from Lucena, Córdoba in Andalucia , Spain. Fr. Granja was responsible for the development of

11310-600: The high commercial activity of Chinese and Chinese mestizos in the pueblos. Gumaca, being a town with little arable land depended heavily on the sea. They collected sea slugs, and tortoise shell from Alabat and traded with the mountain people there for beeswax in exchange for clothing. They even sometimes ventured to Burias Island in Ragay Gulf in search for these goods. These products were then sent to Tayabas for shipment to Manila. Gumaca also traded items from nearby pueblos like vinegar and clothing for gold and abaca from Naga in

11455-547: The high commercial activity of Chinese and Chinese mestizos in the pueblos. Gumaca, being a town with little arable land depended heavily on the sea. They collected sea slugs, and tortoise shell from Alabat and traded with the mountain people there for beeswax in exchange for clothing. They even sometimes ventured to Burias Island in Ragay Gulf in search for these goods. These products were then sent to Tayabas for shipment to Manila. Gumaca also traded items from nearby pueblos like vinegar and clothing for gold and abaca from Naga in

11600-499: The island of Luzon to this highly urbanized city. Well-paved radial and by-pass routes criss-crossing in and out of the city facilitate the transport of unlimited assortment of merchandise, supplies, and raw materials to and from the city on a round-the-clock basis. Over the years, it was observed that a growing number of visitors from other places come to Lucena. Travelers of various types and sizes are drawn to Lucena because of modern facilities and good amenities that could be found in

11745-403: The judgment on the 1989 case was executory by 1990, the provincial government of Quezon did not abide by the court's ruling. In 1991, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) technical team conducted a survey of the area and erected a monument marker to delineate the boundary of the area. However, by October 1991, Quezon Governor Eduardo Rodriguez and Calauag Mayor Julio Lim caused

11890-403: The judgment on the 1989 case was executory by 1990, the provincial government of Quezon did not abide by the court's ruling. In 1991, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) technical team conducted a survey of the area and erected a monument marker to delineate the boundary of the area. However, by October 1991, Quezon Governor Eduardo Rodriguez and Calauag Mayor Julio Lim caused

12035-475: The legal dispute, Quezon raised two points of contention. First is that Act 2711 already delineated the boundaries of the province. Second is that the Chief of the Executive Bureau had no power nor authority to change the boundaries of the province. Regarding the first issue, the court stated that it is true that Act 2711 delineated the boundary but it did not delineate the entirety of the boundary. The point on

12180-416: The legal dispute, Quezon raised two points of contention. First is that Act 2711 already delineated the boundaries of the province. Second is that the Chief of the Executive Bureau had no power nor authority to change the boundaries of the province. Regarding the first issue, the court stated that it is true that Act 2711 delineated the boundary but it did not delineate the entirety of the boundary. The point on

12325-590: The lifting of martial law in 1981 until his ouster under the People Power Revolution of 1986. One major event that took place during this period was the Guinayangan massacre of February 1, 1981, in which Military elements opened fire on a group of about coconut farmers who were marching towards the Guinayangan plaza air to protest the coco levy fund scam . Two people were killed and 27 were wounded. Among

12470-418: The lifting of martial law in 1981 until his ouster under the People Power Revolution of 1986. One major event that took place during this period was the Guinayangan massacre of February 1, 1981, in which Military elements opened fire on a group of about coconut farmers who were marching towards the Guinayangan plaza air to protest the coco levy fund scam . Two people were killed and 27 were wounded. Among

12615-467: The meandering course of said river in a southerly direction, a distance of 1½ kilometers, more or less, to the Gulf of Ragay. In 1922, the then chief of the Executive Bureau, acted upon the authority of the secretary of the interior. This ruling by the then chief was never implemented even with repeated efforts of the provincial government of Camarines Norte and the secretary of the interior. The chief delineated

12760-420: The meandering course of said river in a southerly direction, a distance of 1½ kilometers, more or less, to the Gulf of Ragay. In 1922, the then chief of the Executive Bureau, acted upon the authority of the secretary of the interior. This ruling by the then chief was never implemented even with repeated efforts of the provincial government of Camarines Norte and the secretary of the interior. The chief delineated

12905-412: The metal period of the archipelago. In 2012, at Mt. Kamhantik in the town of Mulanay, 15 limestone coffins were discovered. Carbon dating on a human tooth found it to be at least 1,000 years old. According to the archaeologists, the village is proof that the ancient inhabitants of the area practiced a more sophisticated way of life. Metal tools are believed to have been used to carve the coffins, and this

13050-412: The metal period of the archipelago. In 2012, at Mt. Kamhantik in the town of Mulanay, 15 limestone coffins were discovered. Carbon dating on a human tooth found it to be at least 1,000 years old. According to the archaeologists, the village is proof that the ancient inhabitants of the area practiced a more sophisticated way of life. Metal tools are believed to have been used to carve the coffins, and this

13195-498: The most prominent is the festival of Pasayahan in Lucena. Pasayahan sa Lucena is a secular festival conceptualized to showcase the natural and ecological interrelationship and independence between nature and man. This local festival is managed and hosted by the local government unit of Lucena. It also promotes the ways of life inherent among the people of Lucena. Entertainment, cuisine, social drinking, dancing, live music, arts, and other leisure activities are traditionally included in

13340-539: The municipality of Capalonga, in Camarines Norte, and to exclude the same from the territory of Calauag, in Tayabas. From Mount Cadig it extends along the crest of a mountain range, a distance of 50 kilometers, more or less, to a peak known as Mount Labo; thence in a southwesterly direction, a distance of 25 kilometers, more or less, to a prominent stone monument at the source or headwaters of the Pasay River, thence along

13485-427: The municipality of Capalonga, in Camarines Norte, and to exclude the same from the territory of Calauag, in Tayabas. From Mount Cadig it extends along the crest of a mountain range, a distance of 50 kilometers, more or less, to a peak known as Mount Labo; thence in a southwesterly direction, a distance of 25 kilometers, more or less, to a prominent stone monument at the source or headwaters of the Pasay River, thence along

13630-842: The name Tayabas to Quezon , in honor of Manuel L. Quezon , the Commonwealth president who hailed from Baler , which was one of the province's towns; he was elected governor of Tayabas in 1906 and congressman of 1st district of Tayabas in 1907. The name is Chinese mestizo surname originally from a Spanish-era romanization of Hokkien Chinese , possibly from the Hokkien word, Chinese : 雞孫 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : ke-sun / koe-sun , with Chinese : 雞 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : ke meaning "outer city" or "strongest" and Chinese : 孫 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : sun meaning "grandson"; many Filipino surnames that end with “on”, “son”, and “zon” are of Chinese origin, Hispanized version of 孫 ( sun ); his father

13775-738: The name Tayabas to Quezon , in honor of Manuel L. Quezon , the Commonwealth president who hailed from Baler , which was one of the province's towns; he was elected governor of Tayabas in 1906 and congressman of 1st district of Tayabas in 1907. The name is Chinese mestizo surname originally from a Spanish-era romanization of Hokkien Chinese , possibly from the Hokkien word, Chinese : 雞孫 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : ke-sun / koe-sun , with Chinese : 雞 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : ke meaning "outer city" or "strongest" and Chinese : 孫 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : sun meaning "grandson"; many Filipino surnames that end with “on”, “son”, and “zon” are of Chinese origin, Hispanized version of 孫 ( sun ); his father

13920-477: The nation's independence on June 12, 1898, Gen. Miguel Malvar , as Commanding General for Southern Luzon, took over Tayabas province on August 15, 1898. Don Crisanto Marquez became Lucena's first elected Municipal president during the first Philippine Republic. Lucena was involved in the Philippine–American War in 1899. The Americans established a civil government in the country, and on March 12, 1901,

14065-633: The non-Christian tribes such as the Aetas while 150,262 people were considered as civilized. Of the civilized population, 75,774 were males while 74,488 were female. 287 were of mixed descent while the rest are categorized as "Brown". Based on 2010 census of the household population in Quezon, 90.0 percent reported Tagalog as their ethnicity. The other 10.0 percent were reported as belonging to these ethnic groups: Bisaya/Binisaya (4.2 percent), Bikol/Bicol (3.6 percent), Cebuano (0.6 percent), Ilocano (0.2 percent), and others. Quezon Quezon , officially

14210-423: The north, Rizal , Laguna , and Batangas to the west, and Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the southeast. It also shares maritime borders with Marinduque and Masbate . Archaeological excavations in the province attest to its rich precolonial past. Archaeological materials including burial jars, human bones, shell midden and pot shreds have been discovered at different sites in Bondoc Peninsula including

14355-470: The northern part of Quezon (specifically, the towns of Baler , Casiguran , Dilasag , Dingalan , Dinalongan , Dipaculao , Maria Aurora and San Luis ) was made into the sub-province of Aurora . Aurora was the name of the president's wife, Aurora Quezon , who was also born and grew up in Baler. Aurora was finally separated from Quezon as an independent province in 1979. One obvious reason for creating Aurora

14500-422: The northern part of Quezon (specifically, the towns of Baler , Casiguran , Dilasag , Dingalan , Dinalongan , Dipaculao , Maria Aurora and San Luis ) was made into the sub-province of Aurora . Aurora was the name of the president's wife, Aurora Quezon , who was also born and grew up in Baler. Aurora was finally separated from Quezon as an independent province in 1979. One obvious reason for creating Aurora

14645-417: The primary reason as to the permanent movement of settlements along the coast further inland as well as a general decline in population. Frequent invasions by the moros disrupted the food production in the province, affecting the nutrition of its inhabitants. Maternal malnutrition was even cited as one of the primary causes of infant mortality at that time. By 1701, the previously densely settled coastal areas of

14790-417: The primary reason as to the permanent movement of settlements along the coast further inland as well as a general decline in population. Frequent invasions by the moros disrupted the food production in the province, affecting the nutrition of its inhabitants. Maternal malnutrition was even cited as one of the primary causes of infant mortality at that time. By 1701, the previously densely settled coastal areas of

14935-657: The province from June to October while northeasterly winds or Amihan blows through the islands from December to February. Poverty incidence of Lucena Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Economic activities in Lucena are heavily concentrated in the poblacion and other suburban barangays where the highly dense and constricted central business district (CBD) is home to a large cluster of different business enterprises. As population grows in tandem with new and promising business prospects, business activities spill over adjoining barangays, thus forming mini satellite commercial areas. Other commercial strips are located in

15080-439: The province of Aurora was called El Principe, Infanta was called Binangonan de Lampon , and southern Quezon was called Kalilayan. The first European to explore the area was Juan de Salcedo in 1571–1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces. In 1574, Father Diego de Oropesa founded the town of Bumaka, now known as the municipality of Gumaca . In 1591, through Governor General Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas ,

15225-439: The province of Aurora was called El Principe, Infanta was called Binangonan de Lampon , and southern Quezon was called Kalilayan. The first European to explore the area was Juan de Salcedo in 1571–1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces. In 1574, Father Diego de Oropesa founded the town of Bumaka, now known as the municipality of Gumaca . In 1591, through Governor General Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas ,

15370-683: The province was created and was called Kaliraya or Kalilayan , after the capital town which later became Unisan . In 1595, the Diocese of Cáceres was established by Pope Clement VIII as a suffragan of Manila . The diocese covered the entire Bicolandia region plus the towns in Kalilayan, and the Contracosta towns. At that time, the towns on the eastern seaboard were pertained to as the Contracosta and included towns from Mauban , Binangonan de Lampon, to El Principe. The destruction of Kalilayan in 1604 by

15515-528: The province was created and was called Kaliraya or Kalilayan , after the capital town which later became Unisan . In 1595, the Diocese of Cáceres was established by Pope Clement VIII as a suffragan of Manila . The diocese covered the entire Bicolandia region plus the towns in Kalilayan, and the Contracosta towns. At that time, the towns on the eastern seaboard were pertained to as the Contracosta and included towns from Mauban , Binangonan de Lampon, to El Principe. The destruction of Kalilayan in 1604 by

15660-429: The province, serves as its the provincial capital and its most populous city. The name of the province came from Manuel L. Quezon , the president of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. The province was known as Kalilayan upon its creation in 1591, renamed as Tayabas by the 18th century, before settling on its current name in 1946. To distinguish the province from Quezon City , it is also known as Quezon Province ,

15805-730: The province, was described as consisting of rancherias whose inhabitants depended on wild products. In 1705, the Military Comandancia of Nueva Ecija was created and was governed by Governor General Fausto Cruzat y Góngora . It included huge swathes of Central Luzon, the Contracosta towns as well as the Kalilayan area and Polillo Islands. But Nueva Ecija was still part of La Pampanga province at that time. Since Contracosta & Kalilayan were part of La Laguna province at that time before including them in Nueva Ecija, they became jointly ruled by La Pampanga & La Laguna provinces. In 1749,

15950-613: The province, was described as consisting of rancherias whose inhabitants depended on wild products. In 1705, the Military Comandancia of Nueva Ecija was created and was governed by Governor General Fausto Cruzat y Góngora . It included huge swathes of Central Luzon, the Contracosta towns as well as the Kalilayan area and Polillo Islands. But Nueva Ecija was still part of La Pampanga province at that time. Since Contracosta & Kalilayan were part of La Laguna province at that time before including them in Nueva Ecija, they became jointly ruled by La Pampanga & La Laguna provinces. In 1749,

16095-422: The provincial capital was transferred from Tayabas to Lucena. On December 27, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Forces overran the city of Lucena (referred to by the locals as The Fall of Lucena ), just 19 days after they set foot on Philippine soil. The Japanese wanted to strengthen their military presence in the region, sending units to capture key points in the town. The invasion was initially successful; however,

16240-419: The railway system was once the primary transportation mode going to Manila. Modern air-conditioned coaches will ply this route. Quezon Quezon , officially the Province of Quezon ( Filipino : Lalawigan ng Quezon ) and historically known as Tayabas , is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon . Lucena , a highly urbanized city governed separately from

16385-543: The removal of the marker. Throughout the proceedings, several government agencies including the Department of Budget and Management, Comelec, as well as the Philippine Statistics Authority recognized the jurisdiction of the town of Santa Elena, Camarines Norte over the 9 barangays. In 2000, Judge Regino held Governor Rodriguez and Mayor Lim guilty of contempt, with a maximum imprisonment of 6 months as well as

16530-416: The removal of the marker. Throughout the proceedings, several government agencies including the Department of Budget and Management, Comelec, as well as the Philippine Statistics Authority recognized the jurisdiction of the town of Santa Elena, Camarines Norte over the 9 barangays. In 2000, Judge Regino held Governor Rodriguez and Mayor Lim guilty of contempt, with a maximum imprisonment of 6 months as well as

16675-508: The residents of the original Municipalities of Baler and Casiguran to be truly independent from Quezon Province for the first time & to reform the original La Pampanga since the Spanish occupation. Quezon Province was not spared the social and economic turmoil during the Dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos , including his 1971 suspension of the writ of habeas corpus , his 1972 declaration of martial law, and his continued hold on power from

16820-454: The residents of the original Municipalities of Baler and Casiguran to be truly independent from Quezon Province for the first time & to reform the original La Pampanga since the Spanish occupation. Quezon Province was not spared the social and economic turmoil during the Dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos , including his 1971 suspension of the writ of habeas corpus , his 1972 declaration of martial law, and his continued hold on power from

16965-541: The same year, Marinduque became part of Tayabas province by virtue of Act 499 enacted by the Philippine Commission. However, by 1920, Act 2280 was passed by the Philippine Congress, reestablishing Marinduque as a separate province. The present areas of north Aurora which is part of the modern Dilasag and area of modern Casiguran were transferred from the authority of Nueva Vizcaya to Tayabas in 1905. In 1918,

17110-415: The same year, Marinduque became part of Tayabas province by virtue of Act 499 enacted by the Philippine Commission. However, by 1920, Act 2280 was passed by the Philippine Congress, reestablishing Marinduque as a separate province. The present areas of north Aurora which is part of the modern Dilasag and area of modern Casiguran were transferred from the authority of Nueva Vizcaya to Tayabas in 1905. In 1918,

17255-625: The seashores to defend it against the attacking pirates along the coast, particularly in the present-day Cotta and in Barangay Mayao, though these structures are no longer extant. Hence, the place became known as Cotta , the Spanish form of the Tagalog kuta ('fort'). The growth of local maritime trade facilitated in the Cotta port and the final defeat of Moro pirates plying the Luzon and Visayan waters, afforded

17400-446: The signature of then-President Carlos P. Garcia .The induction of its city officials led by then-Mayor Castro Profugo, as well as its formal inauguration took place on August 20, 1961, as formally stated on Section 90 of Republic Act No. 3271. On July 1, 1991, Lucena became a highly urbanized city, thereby making the city independent from the province. Lucena is situated 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila . The city proper

17545-664: The streets, the event has become a weeklong to monthlong tourist attraction. The celebration also coincides with the Feast of St. Ferdinand , one of the patrons of the Catholic churches in Lucena, celebrated every 30 May. As a highly urbanized city, Lucena is independent of the province, but its residents are still allowed by Section 452-C of the Local Government Code of 1991 and its city charter (Republic Act No. 3271) to vote and run in provincial government elections. The provincial government have no political jurisdiction over local transactions of

17690-452: The third and fourth congressional districts ( Agdangan , Buenavista , Catanauan , General Luna , Macalelon , Mulanay , Padre Burgos , Pitogo , San Andres , San Francisco , San Narciso , Unisan , Alabat , Atimonan , Calauag , Guinayangan , Gumaca , Lopez , Perez , Plaridel , Quezon and Tagkawayan ). The act lapsed into law without the signature of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on September 7, 2007. As required by law,

17835-452: The third and fourth congressional districts ( Agdangan , Buenavista , Catanauan , General Luna , Macalelon , Mulanay , Padre Burgos , Pitogo , San Andres , San Francisco , San Narciso , Unisan , Alabat , Atimonan , Calauag , Guinayangan , Gumaca , Lopez , Perez , Plaridel , Quezon and Tagkawayan ). The act lapsed into law without the signature of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on September 7, 2007. As required by law,

17980-594: The total 8,316.90 ha (20,551.5 acres) land area of Lucena City, 19.86% or 1,651.77 hectares (4,081.6 acres) cover the existing built-up area. Almost 0.56% of this or 46.62 hectares (115.2 acres) cover the industrial section, located in different barangays of the city. These areas are home to significant industrial and manufacturing activities. Industry in Lucena produces a sustainable amount of agro-industrial-based products, dried and smoked fish , distilled liquors , bamboo and rattan furniture , ornamental flowers/plants , vegetable as well as meat products. Lucena

18125-461: The towns of Candelaria , Dolores , Lucban , Pagbilao , Sampaloc , San Antonio , Sariaya , Tayabas and Tiaong . In the 1570s, Captain Juan de Salcedo first explored what was then Kalilayan, later founded as a province in 1591. The Franciscan priests Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa between 1580 and 1583 founded its town, also named " Tayabas ". Tayabas was organized by the Spaniards through

18270-703: The towns of San Narciso, San Andres, Mulanay and Catanauan. The most recent excavations were conducted in Catanauan by the Catanauan Archeological and Heritage Project. According to the preliminary report released by the Catanauan Archaeological and Heritage Project, several excavations were conducted in the 1930s. One of the excavations was conducted in San Narciso where archaeologists found burial jars. The site, inspected by Ricardo Galang, resulted in

18415-465: The towns of San Narciso, San Andres, Mulanay and Catanauan. The most recent excavations were conducted in Catanauan by the Catanauan Archeological and Heritage Project. According to the preliminary report released by the Catanauan Archaeological and Heritage Project, several excavations were conducted in the 1930s. One of the excavations was conducted in San Narciso where archaeologists found burial jars. The site, inspected by Ricardo Galang, resulted in

18560-458: The well-known coconut oil companies in the city. Car assembly and manufacturing plants have also established in the city, while Manila -based car shops are starting to put up some branches like Toyota-Lucena , Isuzu-Lucena , SFM-Lucena , and Foton Motor . San Pedro Shipping Yard, a subsidiary of MSLI, is also located in Dalahican. Road network provides access from all key cities and towns in

18705-477: The wet season is from June to November and sometimes extends up to December when the southwest monsoon is predominant. The dry season is from January to May but is sometimes interrupted by erratic rainfall. The annual mean temperature is 27 °C (81 °F), with February as the coldest month with temperatures dropping to 20 °C (68 °F), and May as the warmest month with temperatures reaching up to 35 °C (95 °F). Habagat monsoon winds pass through

18850-512: The years, causing problems such as power outages, road blockages, landslides, flashfloods and crop damages. In 1902, during the American period, Tayabas was divided as follows: When the Census of the Philippine Islands was conducted in 1902 during the American era, Tayabas, excluding the subprovince of Marinduque, had a total population of 153,065. 2,803 were considered as wild, or part of

18995-402: The years, causing problems such as power outages, road blockages, landslides, flashfloods and crop damages. In 1902, during the American period, Tayabas was divided as follows: When the Census of the Philippine Islands was conducted in 1902 during the American era, Tayabas, excluding the subprovince of Marinduque, had a total population of 153,065. 2,803 were considered as wild, or part of

19140-582: Was a big triumph that it has become an annual affair. Year after year, the Pasayahan draws a sea of frolicking humanity. Pasayahan features the Chami Festival to promote Lucena’s very own native delicacies, the chami and tinapa . Other features, such as the Binibining Pasayahan , a street fashion show, a talent competition for LGBTQ youth, and other street concerts, take the stage in Pasayahan. Originally intended as three days of spirited merrymaking in

19285-724: Was abducted in Makati as part of the Southern Tagalog 10 incident of late July 1977. Neither were ever seen again, and both were eventually honored by having their names engraved on the wall of remembrance at the Philippines' Bantayog ng mga Bayani . In 1989, the province of Quezon, represented by Governor Hjalmar Quintana, was involved in a boundary dispute with the province of Camarines Norte, represented by Roy Padilla, over 9 barangays of over 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres) at their border. These barangays are Kagtalaba, Plaridel, Kabuluan, Don Tomas, Guitol, Tabugon, Maualawin, Patag Ibaba and Patag Iraya. The boundary dispute originated from Act 2711 or

19430-676: Was abducted in Makati as part of the Southern Tagalog 10 incident of late July 1977. Neither were ever seen again, and both were eventually honored by having their names engraved on the wall of remembrance at the Philippines' Bantayog ng mga Bayani . In 1989, the province of Quezon, represented by Governor Hjalmar Quintana, was involved in a boundary dispute with the province of Camarines Norte, represented by Roy Padilla, over 9 barangays of over 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres) at their border. These barangays are Kagtalaba, Plaridel, Kabuluan, Don Tomas, Guitol, Tabugon, Maualawin, Patag Ibaba and Patag Iraya. The boundary dispute originated from Act 2711 or

19575-519: Was established as its own Military Comandancia with its capital in Baler . It was also around this time that the Confradia de San Jose was active in the province, caused by the growing inequality between the poor and the upper classes. This organization was directed mostly on the poor and neither admitted Spaniards nor mestizos. After years under the Spanish regime, the colonized people grew discontented with

19720-420: Was established as its own Military Comandancia with its capital in Baler . It was also around this time that the Confradia de San Jose was active in the province, caused by the growing inequality between the poor and the upper classes. This organization was directed mostly on the poor and neither admitted Spaniards nor mestizos. After years under the Spanish regime, the colonized people grew discontented with

19865-448: Was known as Kalilayan upon its creation in 1591, renamed as Tayabas by the 18th century, before settling on its current name in 1946. To distinguish the province from Quezon City , it is also known as Quezon Province , a variation of the province's official name. One of the largest provinces in the country, Quezon is situated on the southeastern portion of Luzon, with the majority of its territory lying on an isthmus that connects

20010-448: Was lost twice in the years 2008 and 2010 after the LCP questioned the validity of the cityhood law. The cityhood status was reaffirmed after the court finalized its ruling on February 15, 2011 which declared the cityhood law constitutional. Quezon, east of Metro Manila , is the 8th largest province in the Philippines having an area of 8,989.39 square kilometers (3,470.82 sq mi). It

20155-403: Was lost twice in the years 2008 and 2010 after the LCP questioned the validity of the cityhood law. The cityhood status was reaffirmed after the court finalized its ruling on February 15, 2011 which declared the cityhood law constitutional. Quezon, east of Metro Manila , is the 8th largest province in the Philippines having an area of 8,989.39 square kilometers (3,470.82 sq mi). It

20300-528: Was made the provincial capital. During the pacification of the archipelago by the Americans, insurrections were a commonplace in what was then Tayabas. Insurgents from neighboring provinces of Laguna and Batangas often use Tayabas as their base of operations as well as their source of supplies. An insurgent government, with connections to Gen. Malvar and Pedro Caballes was even said to be based in Infanta. This has led

20445-426: Was made the provincial capital. During the pacification of the archipelago by the Americans, insurrections were a commonplace in what was then Tayabas. Insurgents from neighboring provinces of Laguna and Batangas often use Tayabas as their base of operations as well as their source of supplies. An insurgent government, with connections to Gen. Malvar and Pedro Caballes was even said to be based in Infanta. This has led

20590-408: Was moved to Central Luzon (Region III), geographical location of the province; the remaining areas of Quezon & other provinces of Southern Tagalog divided into Calabarzon and Mimaropa , and Southern Tagalog was limited to being a cultural-geographic region. The total separation of Aurora from Quezon & transfer of Aurora to Central Luzon were the fulfillment of the wishes and prayers of

20735-408: Was moved to Central Luzon (Region III), geographical location of the province; the remaining areas of Quezon & other provinces of Southern Tagalog divided into Calabarzon and Mimaropa , and Southern Tagalog was limited to being a cultural-geographic region. The total separation of Aurora from Quezon & transfer of Aurora to Central Luzon were the fulfillment of the wishes and prayers of

20880-470: Was sold in San Pablo and Majayjay on Mondays, the market day of those towns. Cattle breeding was rampant in towns like Tayabas, Pagbilao, Tiaong, and Sariaya. Also, unlike other provinces, haciendas were not so many in Tayabas. Instead, residents owned most of their own land. The people of Tayabas, as in other areas, are actively trading with Manila. Santa Cruz, Laguna , was the entrepot for all goods going to

21025-418: Was sold in San Pablo and Majayjay on Mondays, the market day of those towns. Cattle breeding was rampant in towns like Tayabas, Pagbilao, Tiaong, and Sariaya. Also, unlike other provinces, haciendas were not so many in Tayabas. Instead, residents owned most of their own land. The people of Tayabas, as in other areas, are actively trading with Manila. Santa Cruz, Laguna , was the entrepot for all goods going to

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