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LOCAL HISTORY and Culture

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

MR. JOMARI S. CARBONELL
Instructor
MODULES FOR LOCAL HISTORY
PART I
References:
Hernandez,J.B(n.d.).San Pablo de los Montes: Prehistoric times to the Philippines

Revolution(Revised Edition). All Nations Publishing Co., Inc.
Websites:
Adajar K.M (2015, Oct 6) My Home, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines:
Retrieved from https://www.transformgov.org/blog-posts/my-home-san-pablo-city
laguna-philippines
Amillikatiku (n.d.) English 175: fall2011-short-essay-rubric.docx:

Retrieved from
https://www.coursehero.com/file/51303234/english175-fall2011-short-essay-rubricdocx/
Getting to know San Pablo City: The City of seven Lakes (2019):
Retrieved from
https://www.lamudi.com.ph/journal/getting-to-know-san-pablo-the-city-of-seven-lakes/
Moxhay K. (n.d.) Mount Banahaw, Quezon, Philippines:This volcano in the Philippines is

believed to have miraculous healing powers:
Retrieved fromhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mount-banahaw
I. This Upland Realm

 Three Beautiful mountains
 Abundant Water Supply
 Tropical Rain Forest
II. PRE-ASSESSMENT
1. Describe the mountains around San Pablo.
2. What do you think is the benefits that tropical rain forests provide to San Pablo?
III. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. After completing this module, the learners are expected to…
2. Share insights about the information that were discuss in the introduction of the Local
History of San Pablo City.
3. Appreciate the natural beauty of this upland realm.
IV. LEARNING CONTENT
Brief history
Before the Spanish came, four large upland barangay (Barrios) formed and area named
“(Sampaloc)”, named for the tamarind trees around Mount Makiling. In 1571, the first Spanish
conquistador led by Captain Juan de Salcedo took possession of Sampalok, from 1586-1883, it
became an Augustinian mission under Lipa, Batangas. They renamed it “San Pablo de los
Montes” in honor of St. Paul of Thebes (not to be confused with St. Paul the Apostle). Saint Paul
of Thebes was the first hermit Saint.
San Pablo was increasingly accessed by Franciscan missionaries who had mission in nearby
towns of Laguna, a different province. Thus, in 1883, it was transferred to Laguna jurisdiction
due to the Franciscan missionaries. In 1898, the Filipino established the first secular government,
followed by one under the Americans in 1899
During the Philippine commonwealth era, the local leaders of San Pablo obtained independent
status as city. On May 7, 1940, President Manuel Quezon signed the City Charter of San Pablo.
The city was inaugurated on March 30, 1941. Since then, San Pablo City experienced
development with Industrial, commercial, residential, educational, and resorts or recreational
places. With a total of 24, 695 hectares, mostly rural, San Pablo retains its highland charm.
This Upland Realm
Millions of years ago, volcanic eruptions resulted in the creation of the seven craters lakes we
have today- Sampaloc, Palakpakin, Bunot, Pandin, Yambo, Muhikap and Calibato. Hence San
Pablo City got its popular name “The City of Seven Lakes”. The volcanic activity was followed
by lava and earth movements producing the formation of the mountains and low rolling plate and
plateaus. Layers of volcanic ash gave soil fertility. Eventually, trees and heavy vegetation
developed, and a tropical rain forest enveloped the land.
Three Beautiful mountains
Mount Makiling- To the North of San Pablo is a Dominant Volcano, rising 1,050 meters above
sea level. Its name comes from the legend of Maria Makiling, whose inclining shape (Makiling)
gave the peak its name. The University of the Philippines College of Agriculture and Forestry as
well as the International Rice Research Institute, and the Institute of Plant Breeding are located
in its environs.
Mount Banahaw- The Tallest peak(2, 170 m) in the Calabarzon region, a favorite site for
pilgrims and mountain climbers due to its mystical reputation.
Sierra Madre Range- Near the Quezon part of San Pablo is the longest mountain range in the
Philippines extending 210 miles from Cagayan in the north to the Eastern portion of Luzon. It
connects to the Cordillera Mountains in the north. The Mountainous terrain of this upland Realm
provided settlers with the products of the forest and abundant water from such as the waterfalls,
streams and lakes.
Abundant Water Supply
The abundant supply of rain and water is the first to God’s gift from San Pablo, yielding
waterfalls, streams and the seven lakes. The mountain forest cover cleans the air, brings the rain
and produces the resources of fresh water. The wind blowing against the base of these mountains
is the deflected upwards into the rarer atmosphere, where it expands and brings about the natural
cooling effect, aided by the plants and trees in the rain forests. The mountain contributes
seemingly unlimited supplies of water for household, agricultural and creational purposes. Apart
from the seven lakes, San Pablo is intersected by some fourteen steeply sloping streams carrying
waters which descend torrentially during the monsoon season.
Furthermore, gravity pulls the water downhill bringing a constant supply of richly laden soil and
other resources. As the water courses down on the mountain sides, in swiftly flowing streams, it
erodes the rock formations over which it flows, like a gouging tool. The eroded soil serves as a
bountiful source of loam for low-lying areas, like the hamlet of Makopa and Balagbag. The
down streaming water flow drags along animal and plant detritus that it deposits at various
places along its course. This accounts for the fertility of the soil in the lowland regions and their
bounteous harvest of farm products.
Tropical Rain Forest
The tropical rain forest in this upland realm became another of God’s gift to the hometown
.Before the onset of global warming and over development, the dense forest cover bred
ecological diversity for Plants and animals, temptingly rich in economic possibilities .These
forest lay idle at first for to enter them was dangerous. The damp and drifting jungle furnished an
ideal breeding place for insects. The swarms of mosquitoes were the widespread and
troublesome. There were also the white ants or termites and the black ants or beetles. The
seclusion of the forests preserved them for such a time when the settlers would need their
products.
This upland realm was rich with plant and animal life. The plant gave the housing materials
(wood, bamboo, nipa, anahaw) cash crops (betel, areca), ornamentals (orchid, anthuriums),
edible foods (lanzones, bananas etc.) and medicines.
A virtual bird sanctuary, the forests were full of bird life, Large and small, native and migrating.
The monkey eating Eagles (now the Philippines national bird) flew in large numbers because the
forest cover was yet undisturbed, wood pigeons and thrushes, gaudy parrots and parakeets lived
in the jungle and added to the color and noise. There were wild boars and deer. During hunting
seasons, the natives went to the forest and streams with their traps, nets and hunting gear, for
these were teeming with wildlife and fish. For the happy breed of a men who settled this upland
realm. San Pablo de los Montes seemed a "demi- Paradise" indeed.

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MODULE

LOCAL HISTORY and Culture

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

MR. JOMARI S. CARBONELL

Hernandez,J.B(n.d.).San Pablo de los Montes: Prehistoric times to the Philippines

Amillikatiku (n.d.) English 175: fall2011-short-essay-rubric.docx:

Moxhay K. (n.d.) Mount Banahaw, Quezon, Philippines:This volcano in the Philippines is

I. This Upland Realm

III. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This Upland Realm

Three Beautiful mountains

Abundant Water Supply

Tropical Rain Forest

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