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Nagcarlan, Laguna (History, People, places, events, festivals, industries)

Nagcarlan, Laguna ( History, Industries, People)

by on Mar 22, 2010 in Nagcarlan, Towns and Cities

History Before the conquest of Laguna Lake region. Nagcarlan was headed by a valiant datu named Gat Lakilaw. Its conversion to Christianity began in 1578 through the efforts of Fr. Juan de Plasensia and Fr. Diego Oropesa, both Franciscan missionaries. The community formally became a pueblo in 1583 under Fr. Tomas de Miranda, who brought [...]

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Lumban, Laguna (History, Places, People, Business, Festivals)

Lumban, Laguna (History, Places, People, Business, Festivals)

by on Mar 16, 2010 in Lumban, Towns and Cities

About Lumban Lumban is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 28,443 people in 5,456 households. Lumban has an area of 96.8 square kilometers, the fourth largest in Laguna. Lumban is the home of Lake Caliraya, a man-made lake often visited by [...]

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Luisiana, Laguna (History, about luisiana, sites, events, how to get there, business)

Luisiana, Laguna (History, About town, Sites and Events)

by on Mar 16, 2010 in Luisiana, Towns and Cities

History Luisiana was once part of a place called Terreno de Nasunog, which was later divided into three portions, and each became a part of the adjacent towns. These became Nasunog de Lucban, Nasunog de Cavinti and Nasunog de Majayajay, which became Luisiana. In 1825, Don Luis Bernardo, one of Nasunog de Majayjay’s principales, initiated [...]

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