Polillo ( Tagalog pronunciation: [poˈliljo̞] ) is an island in the northeastern region of the Philippine archipelago . It is the largest island and the namesake of the Polillo Islands . It is separated from Luzon Island by the Polillo Strait and forms the northern side of Lamon Bay .
20-514: The island itself is subdivided across three municipalities. The municipality of Polillo covers the southern portion of the island, while the northeastern part is administered by the municipality of Burdeos . The northwest is within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Panukulan . The island is also home to the Butaan lizard , a vulnerable relative of the Komodo dragon . As of the 2010 Philippine Census,
40-547: A datu who had a direct supervision and control over all the natives. The inhabitants lived in nipa huts. In 1571, the Spaniards took hold of the islands of Pu Li Lu. Through the leadership of Padre Domingo, a Spanish friar, a chapel was built, where the old Spanish church was later constructed. After one and a half years, the people, through forced labor built a concrete wall to protect the "pueblo" of Pu Li Lu from Moro pirate invaders. Watchtowers called "castillos" were erected in
60-468: A big parade can be seen by all the natives and guest. The "Parada" includes all the schools, non-government organizations, local government units, all the barangay participants and more. The most awaited groups in the parade are the "Banda" - School Bands - from different schools and school levels. Celebration will continue until night fall with the "Sayawan" at the town plaza. March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph,
80-584: A surplus truck engine. The return trips from Polillo are at 5:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The trip from Ungos Port to Polillo usually takes three hours. There are passenger ferries that depart from Dinahican Port in Infanta to Barangay Macnit in Polillo. There are also boat trips to Balesin Island and Polillo from Atimonan 's port. There are also passenger ferries from Real, Quezon. These ferries are divided into two categories by
100-592: Is 24 kilometers (15 mi) east of the municipality of Infanta and 27 kilometers (17 mi) east of the municipality of Real . It can be reached by motorboats more or less three hours via Real -Polillo in the Ungos Port and a little bit shorter via, Infanta-Polillo through Infanta Municipal Fish Port. Polillo is politically subdivided into 20 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . Poverty incidence of Polillo Source: Philippine Statistics Authority The town of Polillo
120-590: Is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Quezon , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,908 people. It is located on the southern part of the eponymous Polillo Island fronting the Philippine Sea and its jurisdiction also includes Balesin Island in Lamon Bay ( 14°25′30″N 122°02′15″E / 14.42500°N 122.03750°E / 14.42500; 122.03750 ). Padre Morga wrote that Polillo originated from
140-461: Is celebrating its founding anniversary every March 18 more than 400 years ago. The celebration last for at least three days. Starting from March 17, there are different celebrations held in the town proper including the " Gabi ng Parangal " (Coronation Night) of the Town's Beauty, Binibining Polillo and all the ladies representing different barangays. March 18 is the most awaited day of the celebration where
160-503: The Chinese word "Pulilu," which means a beautiful island with plenty of food. It was home to a native barangay-state also known as Pulilu , recorded as such in Chinese chronicles. The island was mentioned as being politically connected to the nation of Sandao , itself a vassal state to the nation of Ma-i . Due to language difficulties, a Spanish friar by the name Padre Domingo eventually changed
180-540: The 5th and 52nd Infantry Divisions of the Philippine Commonwealth Army landed in Polillo. The Battle of Polillo Island ensued, resulting in the defeat of the Japanese. On June 18, 1961, barrios such as Bucal, Casuguran, Gango, and Talisoy on Jomalig Island were separated from Polillo to become a separate municipal district named Jumalig (Jomalig) by virtue of Republic Act No. 3372. In 1987, three weeks before
200-706: The April 18 coup attempt against the national government, cadres of the New People's Army (NPA) attacked the Philippine Constabulary detachment in Polillo Island. In recent years, government-funded infrastructures were built and private investments in hotel, resorts, services, and utilities increased. On March 26, 2021, two NPA members surrendered to government forces in Barangay Salipsip. On February 21, 2022,
220-648: The Armed Forces of the Philippines fought an armed encounter with the New People's Army in Barangay Binitbitinan. The NPA eventually withdrew. Polillo is located about 29 kilometers (18 mi) off the eastern coast of Luzon . It is bounded by municipality of Panukulan in the northwest and the municipality of Burdeos in the northeastern side of the island. Lamon Bay bounds it at the south, east and west. It
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#1732869944718240-498: The Patron Saint of the town. The celebration starts from a procession together with all the patron saints of all the sitios and barangays and all devotees of Saint Joseph . Including all the sitio's and barangay's patron saints in the procession is known as "dapit". Many believes that this celebration of the Feast of Saint Joseph plays big part from the town's safety against nature disaster specially typhoons. It has something to do with
260-527: The Pililla-Famy-Real Road. Marikina-Infanta Highway is also another route to Ungos Port. Raymond Bus, with its terminal located along Legarda Street , Manila , has regular scheduled trips to Real, Quezon. There are two regular boat trips from Real to Polillo. The first trip usually leaves at 7:30 AM PHT as the bus passengers coming from Lucena and Manila try to catch it up. The next boat leaves at 10:00 AM. The boats are outrigger types powered with
280-453: The church history where those saints served as protector along the region. Devotees of St. Joseph now turns the old "St. Joseph Parish" into "Prelature Shrine of St. Joseph" as ordered by Infanta Bishop Rolando Tria Tirona in 2010. Getting to Polillo from Manila takes around six hours of travel by land and by sea. The first segment of the trip involves travelling to Ungos Port in Real, Quezon via
300-474: The four corners of the pueblo. The church was constructed in 1577. Boulders, gravel, and sand were mixed with lime produced out of seashells and coral stones. Padre Domingo instigated the planting of sugarcane in San Isidro, San Antonio and San Francisco. Production of molasses was put into full swing. Spanish conquistadors were assigned to the "pueblo" of Pu Li Lu to promote church construction. The church tower
320-553: The island is home to 64,802 individuals. In the mid-16th century, Spaniards came to the island and built a chapel there. They took charge of the management of the island and brought much change and development. This article about a location in Calabarzon region is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Polillo, Quezon Polillo , officially the Municipality of Polillo ( Tagalog : Bayan ng Polillo ),
340-562: The name from Pu Li Lu to Polillo. Trade relations between the natives of the Polillo Islands and Chinese merchants existed long before the Spaniards came to the archipelago. Trade was a conglomeration of Malay - Hindu -Chinese- Tagalog peoples. When Juan de Salcedo , a Spanish conquistador , came to Polillo in 1567, he saw a central government fully organized through the Balangay , with
360-645: The town was transferred to the Augustinian Recollects , who managed it until 1703, after which the Franciscan missionaries resumed administration. Polillo served as the seat of government under Spanish rule for the Polillo Islands , with the present-day towns of Burdeos , Panukulan , Patnanungan , and Jomalig once being part of Polillo as barrios. In 1942, Imperial Japanese forces landed in Polillo to occupy it during World War II . In 1945, troops of
380-419: Was constructed with priority, so that in 1587, in the early summer of May, two huge bronze bells rang atop. Due to language problems, Padre Domingo changed the name from Pu Li Lu to Polillo. However, there is inconsistency regarding Polillo's foundation, with some sources and the municipal government claiming it was established as a town in 1587 when the church bells were first rung, while others indicate that it
400-445: Was formally founded as an independent town in 1635 by Franciscan missionaries. In 1609, Polillo was part of the encomienda of Don Francisco Morante de Nueva. Initially, it served as a visita of Binangonan de Lampon (now Infanta ). In 1635, Polillo was officially separated from Binangonan de Lampon and established as an independent town by Franciscan missionaries, with Fray Jose S. de Bernardino appointed as its first leader. In 1658,
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