REGION - 4A

CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal & Quezon)

CALABARZON - is located in the south-western part
of the island of luzon and has total land area of 16,560
square kilometers. Calabarzon is the second most densely
populated region in the country, principally because it is the
closest region to Metro Manila. As of the year 2000, 67% of
its population lives in urban areas.
HISTORY

● CALABARZON or Region 4A (sometimes written with

the roman numeral as REGION IV-A), is what became
of the other half when in 2002, Southern Tagalog
(Region 4) was split into two.
● The term CALABARZON is actually an acronym
representing letters from the names of the 5 provinces
that comprise it - CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, RIzal and
QueZON. Like Region 3 it also spans from east pacific to
the west in the south china sea.
Region - IV-A is composed of five
provinces
● CAVITE
● LAGUNA
● BATANGAS
● RIZAL
● QUEZON
CAVITE HISTORY
● CAVITE is named as the Historical Capital of the Philippines. It is the
cradle of the Philippines revolution, and the birthplace of the Philippine
Independence.
● Cavite got its name from the tagalog word kawit (which means hook)
owing to the hook-shaped land on the Old Spanish map. The land was
formerly known as “Tangway” where Spanish authorities constructed a
fort from which the city of Cavite rose.
● In 1872, Filipinos launched their revolt against Spain. Three Filipino
priests- Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez and Jacinto Zamora- were
implicated in the Cavite mutiny when 200 Filipinos staged a rebellion
within Spanish garrisons
HISTORICAL PLACES
CAVITE
AGUINALDO SHRINE
● The Emilio F. Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine located in Kawit,
Cavite in the Philippines, where the Philippine Declaration of
Independence from the spain was declared on June 12,1898. To
commemorate the event, now known as Araw ng Kalayaan or
Independence Day, a national holiday.
● The Philippine Flag is raised here by top government officials on june
12 each year.
CORREGIDOR - the famous last bastion of Philippine-American
defences forces, is part Cavite City. Is an island fortress where Filipino
and American forces fought against the Japanese invaders in 1942. It
has become a tourist attraction with tunnels, cannons and other war
structures still well-preserved. The famous line of General Douglas
McArthur said is associated with Corregidor: “ I SHALL RETURN!”
ST.MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH OF KAWIT - also
known as KAWIT CHURCH is the parish church of the
municipality of Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines. The Roman Catholic
church is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, construction of
the present church was started in 1737. The church was last restored in
1990 by the citizens of the Kawit.
Julian Felipe Monument - Julian Felipe was the composer of the
Philippine National Anthem, formerly known as “Marcha Nacional
Filipina” on June 12, 1898, at the home of General Emilio Aguinaldo in
Kawit, Cavite. Now known as Lupang Hinirang
BATTLE OF BINAKAYAN MONUMENT -
The Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican was a simultaneous battle during the
Philippine revolution that was fought from the Nov 9-11, 1896 that led
to a decisive Filipino victory. The twin battle took place at the shores of
Binakayan, in town of Kawit, Cavite. Dalahican and Dagatan in
Noveleta and to minimal extent, in Imus and Bacoor towns in Cavite
province, Philippines that lasted for two days before the spanish army
retreated demoralized and in disarray. The result of the battle was the
first significant Filipino victory in the country's history.
Immaculate Conception Parish Church, better known as the
Dasmariñas Catholic Church, is the first Catholic Parish in Dasmariñas. It
was built right after Dasmariñas was established as a separate parish in
1866. Although it's a place of worship, this stone church and its attached
convent has violence woven into its history. The Dasmariñas Catholic
Church was the site of major bloodshed during the Battle of Perez
Dasmariñas, a movement led by Major General Jose de Lachambre, the
Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines at the time. The Battle of
Perez Dasmariñas was an attempt to recapture Cavite and crush Emilio
Aguinaldo’s forces after the Spanish defeat at the Battle of Binakayan.
The church was declared a historical site by the National Historical
Commission of the Philippines with the placement of its official marker in
1986.
BONIFACIO TRIAL HOUSE - The ancestral home of the
family of Teodorico Reyes was where Andres Bonifacio, together with
his brother Procopio, were tried by a court martial for treason and
sedition on May 5, 1897. A day later, Bonifacio was sentenced to death.
The Supremo of the Katipunan was arrested by Emilio Aguinaldo after
his refusal to accept the revolutionary government. To this day,
Bonifacio remains a figure both inspiring and controversial, an object of
fascination and study with many people considering him as the de facto
national hero of this country. The house where this questionable trial
was held was turned into a museum, Ang Museo ng Paglilitis ni Andres
Bonifacio in November 2014, after receiving its official marker from the
National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
GENERAL TRIAS CHURCH - The St. Francis of Assisi
Parish Church, more commonly known as the General Trias Church, is a
peek into the Spanish colonial period. The church, with its breathtaking
stone facade, is located in the center of the city of General Trias, in a
key community area known as the city’s plaza or town square. The
General Trias Church played an understated part in Philippine
independence. The convent attached to the church is where the Banda
Matanda, a local marching band at the time, rehearsed Julian Felipe’s
Marcha Nacional Filipina before playing it live on the first day of
Philippine Independence.
LAGUNA HISTORY
● LAGUNA is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in
Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located at the southeast of
Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas
and east of Cavite.
● Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the
country.
● The province acquired its name from the Spanish word logo, which means lake or
lagoon.
● Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the country’s national
hero.
● It is also famous for attractions like Pagsanjan Falls, the University of the
philippines Los Baños campus, the hot spring resorts of Los Baños and calamba
slopes of Mount Makiling, Pila historic town plaza, Taytay Falls in Majayjay, the
wood carvings and papier-mache created by the people of Paete.
HISTORICAL PLACES
LAGUNA
RIZAL SHRINE - In Calamba. Museo ni José Rizal Calamba is a
reproduction of the original two-story, Spanish-Colonial style house in
Calamba, Laguna where José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861.
Rizal is regarded as one of the greatest national heroes of the
Philippines. The house is designated as a National Shrine (Level 1) by
the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is located along
Mercado Street and Rizal Street in Calamba Poblacion 5 and is in close
proximity to St. John the Baptist Parish Church and the City College of
Calamba.
NAGCARLAN UNDERGROUND CEMETERY -
Is a national historical landmark and museum in Barangay Bambang,
Nagcarlan, Laguna supervised by the National Commision of the
Philippines It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan
priest, Fr. Vicente Velloc as a public burial site and its underground
crypt exclusively for Spanish friars, prominent town citizens and
members of elite Catholic families. It is dubbed as the only underground
cemetery in the country
THE BATTLE OF MABITAC - Was an engagement in the
Philippine–American War, when on September 17, 1900, Filipinos
under General Juan Cailles defeated an American force commanded by
Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham, Jr. Mabitac was linked to the garrison
town of Siniloan by a causeway which, on the day of the battle, was
flooded with water (in many parts waist-deep). The water in the flanking
rice fields was even deeper, making it impossible to properly deploy off
the narrow road. Trenches occupied by Filipinos under Cailles cut across
this causeway, blocking the path into Mabitac. The battle began when
elements of the 37th Infantry Regiment and 15th Infantry Regiment,
advancing from Siniloan, came under intense fire some 400 yards from
the enemy trenches, estimated at 800 in strength. Eight troops sent
ahead to scout the enemy positions died to the last man as they closed to
within 50 yards of the Filipinos. One of the last to fall was 2nd
Lieutenant George Cooper. General Cailles, in an honorable gesture, let
the defeated Cheatham recover the bodies of the eight slain soldiers after
the battle.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH CHURCH -
Designated as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo, is the only Roman Catholic
Church in Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines, and the oldest church in the
Philippines under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is home to
the patroness of Pagsanjan, Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose image was a
gift from Mexico.
SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA DE PILA PARISH
CHURCH - was built in Pagalangan in the 1578 with Rev. Juan de
Florencia serving as its first priest. The whole structure, including the
convent, was completed in 1618. The church was then transferred to its
present location at the town square in 1800 due to frequent flooding in
the original town center. Transfer and reconstruction of the church was
finished along with the convent in 1849. Both however, were severely
damaged by an earthquake in 1880. It was once more built in the early
19th century after the damage caused by the earthquake. The church
was luckily spared from the Pila Church is among the oldest churches in
Laguna. This is evident in its strong stone structure. Its red bell tower is
one of its distinguishable features. The church is dedicated to Saint
Anthony of Padua and it was declared by the Pontificate of Pope John
Paul II as the Diocesan Shrine of the said saint on July 9, 2002. Inside,
wood is prominently seen as the material of choice for the chairs and
altar. The altar is a massive structure that holds a relic of St. Anthony's
garment.ravages of WWII.
BATANGAS HISTORY
● BATANGAS is also known in the philippines History as the Cradle of Noble
Heroes, giving homage not only to the heroes it produced but the statesmen that
came to lead the country
● Batangas is a first class province of the philippines located on the southwest part
of luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is
bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the
east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and
to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by
its ancient name Kuomintang
● Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destination near Metro Manila. The
province has many beaches and is famous for excellent diving spots including
Anilao in Mabini, MAtabungkay in Lian, Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Calatagan and
Laiya in San Juan.
● Batangas is also where Taal Volcano, one of the Decade Volcanoes is located
HISTORICAL PLACES
BATANGAS
CAPE SANTIAGO LIGHTHOUSE - The lighthouse at
Cape Santiago is the oldest structure in Calatagan built in the 1890s
during the Spanish colonial period. Made of brick and lime cement, this
red round structure is 51 feet (16 m) tall modeled after the medieval
castles in Europe.It is currently in a deteriorated condition with its
original light source missing, replaced by an automatic light bulb
donated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency that is no
longer being used due to lack of funding
MABINI SHRINE - The Shrine houses the remains
and personal belongings of the late revolutionary hero and
"Brains of the Katipunan," Apolinario Mabini. Mabini is
known as the "Sublime Paralytic" who, despite his physical
handicap, fired nationalism in the Filipinos and urged them
to unite, with the sheer power of his writings. He wrote
fiery articles against Spanish atrocities in revolutionary
papers. His writings and memorabilia are kept here. His
tomb lies at the middle of the site where a replica of the
house where he was born also stands.
CASA DE SEGUNDA - Also known as Luz–Katigbak House, is
a heritage house museum located along Rizal Street, Lipa City,
Batangas. It was built during the 1860s and owned by Don Manuel
Mitra de San Miguel-Luz and Doña Segunda Solis Katigbak, Dr. José
Rizal's first love. The house was repaired in 1956 by Paz Luz-Dimayuga
and was eventually declared a national heritage house by the National
Historic Institute. At present, the house was converted into a museum.
Marcela M. Agoncillo Historical Landmark (National
Landmark) - The birthplace of Marcela N. Agoncillo who was known
as the marker of the first official Filipino Flag during the Philippine
revolution against the Spanish authorities. The different flags of the
revolution are also prominently displayed.
RIZAL HISTORY
● RIZAL is bordered by Metro Manila to the west, the province
of Bulacan to the north, Quezon to the east and Laguna
province to the south. The provinces also lies on the northern
shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country.
● Rizal is a mountainous province perched on the western
slopes of the southern portion of the Sierra Madre mountain
range. Antipolo City boasts of a wonderful view of the Metro
Manila and it is where Hinulugang Taktak, a waterfall
popular with tourists, can be found.
HISTORICAL PLACES
RIZAL
Antipolo Cathedral (formally the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Antipolo
City in the Philippines. It enshrines the Marian image of Our Lady of
Peace and Good Voyage (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen
Viaje), and is the seat of the Bishop of Antipolo.[1] It is also the
Immaculate Conception Parish and referred to by locals as "Simbahan ng
Antipolo". The shrine attracts millions of pilgrims annually, especially
during the Pilgrimage Season which commences with the Alay Lakad
from the Quiapo Church on April 30 and lasts throughout the month of
Mary.
Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape, also known as
Hinulugan Taktak, is a protected area located in Rizal, Philippines.
Initially assigned as a recreation area, the waterfall area has been
designated as a national park by virtue of Republic Act No. 6964
in 1990. Ten years later, it became a protected landscape in
accordance to Proclamation No. 412. It is being managed by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Rizal
Provincial Government. As of 2003 and 2004, Hinulugang Taktak
is the second most popular national park in the Philippines in
terms of number of visitors
QUEZON HISTORY
● QUEZON is a province of the Philippines located in the
CALABARZON region in luzon. The province was named
after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the
philippines, and its capital is Lucena City.
● Quezon city is located in and should not be confused with
Quezon province:
● Quezon City is located in Metro Manila, a region to the west
of CALABARZON, while Quezon province is in eastern
CALABARZON.
HISTORICAL PLACES
QUEZON
The Malagonlong Bridge (Spanish: Puente de Malagonlong) and
(Filipino: Tulay ng Malagonlong) is a five-span 445 ft (136 m) long
stone arch bridge built during the Spanish colonial period in Tayabas,
Quezon, Philippines. The bridge is known as one of the oldest bridges as
well as the longest bridge made during the Spanish era. It was declared
a National Cultural Treasure under the Historic Bridges of Tayabas on
August 12, 2011.
The Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, commonly known as
the Tayabas Basilica, is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Tayabas,
Quezon, Philippines under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucena. Its
titular is Saint Michael the Archangel, whose feast is celebrated annually
on September 29.

The church is the largest in the province of Quezon; and is built in the
shape of a key. Locals often refer to the church as Susi ng Tayabas
("The Key of Tayabas"). The church's 103-metre (338-foot) aisle also
has the longest nave among Spanish colonial era churches in the
Philippines.
The San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Parish Church (also
Saint Louis of Toulouse Parish Church), commonly
known as the Lucban Church, is a Roman Catholic
parish church located in Lucban, Quezon, the
Philippines under the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Lucena. Its titular is Saint Louis of Toulouse.
San Diego De Alcala Fortress (Kutang San Diego) recognized by the National
Historical Commission as a national treasure since 1981, this fortress was constructed
by the Spaniards under the leadership of Franciscan priest Fray Francisco Coste. It
was erected to help guard the town against pirates attacking from Lamon Bay, as well
as from Dutch intruders during the 1700s. One can see some of the cannons still intact
at the fort. According to some accounts,there used to be an existing tunnel between
said fortress and the San Diego de Alcala Church, now a cathedral. Access was
through a well located at the fort's platform, which is now covered. There are four
fortresses constructed by the Spaniards, but only this one survived. It is a well-loved
and famous landmark; it is included in the town's seal. Locals call the fortress kastilyo.
There have been proposals to reconstruct the three other fortresses that were
destroyed. The revival of the three forestresses would complete the original design of
the four fortification ensemble of Gumaca, one of the most important fortification
ensemble in the region during the Spanish era.