Batangas History

Batangas History
Early Beginnings
Long before the Spaniards came, large centers of population already
thrived in Batangas. Native settlements lined the Pansipit River, a major
waterway. Mr. Robert C. Fox, an American archaeologist, revealed that
based on archaeological findings particularly in Calatagan peninsula, the
province has been trading with the Chinese since Yuan Dynasty until first
phase of Ming Dynasty in the 13th and 15th century. Inhabitants of the
province were also trading with Japan and India. Historians believed that
the present Batangueos were descendants of the Bornean datus, Datu
Dumangsil and Datu Balensusa who sailed from Borneo to Panay Island as
far as Taal Lake. They organized the first Malay settlement at the mouth
of Taal River. They eventually set up their own settlement in the place and
founded the town of Taal in 1572. The towns of Balayan, Lipa, and
Batangas were founded later.
In 1570, Martin de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo , two Spanish generals
explored the coast of Batangas on their way to Manila and came upon a
Malay sttlement at the mouth of Taal River. In 1572, the town of Taal was
founded and its convent and stone church were constructed later.
Batangas was founded in 1581. Originally, it was composed of the present
provinces of Batangas, Mindoro, Marinduque, Southeast of Laguna and
even far Camarines. After several devastating eruptions of Taal
Volcano, the smallest volcano in the world, the old Taal town site was
buried. The capital was eventually transferred to Batangas (now a city) in
1754 where it has remained to date.
The name "Batangas" was derived from the word "batang," which is a term
of the natives for the numerous logs found in the Calumpang River, the
body of water that runs through the northeastern portion of the town and
assumes the shape of a tuning fork.
Batangas was also among the first of the eight Philippine provinces to
revolt against Spain and also one of the provinces placed under Martial
Law by Spanish Governor General Ramon Blanco on August 30, 1896.
During the Spanish-American War, many outstanding Batangueos made
names in our history. Most notable of them are Apolinario Mabini, also
known as the sublime paralytic and "Brains of the Revolution"; Marcela
Agoncillo who made the present Philippine flag, and General Miguel
Malvar who was recognized as the last Filipino general to surrender to the
Americans. For this, Batangas also came to be known as the "cradle of
heroes and nationalists."
Batangas is the home of sages and the birthplace of the countrys notable
nationalists. Historical places have been the legacy of the old eras.
Natural resources and picturesque views abound in the area. Numerous

fine beaches have been the sought-after -sites. And a few kilometers away
from the shore will bring the more adventurous ones to diverse dive sites,
from the ones fit for a novice (relatively shallow, constant water current),
up to the ones for those who may call themselves experts.
The proximity of Batangas to Manila and the good quality of most of the
main provincial roads are advantageous for the existing attractions and
facilities of the province. The tourism industry has been regarded as a
contributor to the economy of the province.
Batangas first came to be known as Bonbon. It was named after the
mystical and fascinating Taal Lake, which was also originally called
Bonbon. Some of the earliest settlements in Batangas were established at
the vicinity of Taal Lake.
In 1534, Batangas became the first practically organized province in
Luzon. Balayan was the capital of the province for 135 years from 15971732. In 1732, it was moved to Taal, then the flourishing and most
progressive town in the province.
Batangas was also one of the few provinces in the country which can
boast of having a distinctive culture of its own. The song and dance
repertoire called "kumintang" is of Batangas origin. Because of this, it
came to be known as "La Provincia del Cumintang".
Post war year CARLOS P. GARCIA
He assumed the presidency after Ramn Magsaysay died in a plane

crash on March 17, 1957, and was elected later the same year, in
the Election 1957, to a full term.
During his administration, he acted on the BohlenSerrano Agreement
which shortened the lease of the US Bases from 99 years to 25 years and
made it renewable after every five years.
He was well known when he exercised the Filipino First Policy during his
term in office. This policy heavily favored Filipino businessmen over
foreign investors. He was also responsible for changes in retail trade
which greatly affected the Chinese businessmen in the country. He also
made a program focused on thriftiness.
At the end of his second term, he ran for reelection in the Election
1961 in November 1961, but was defeated by Diosdado Macapagal, who
served as Vice-President under him, but belonged to the opposing Liberal
Party - in the Philippines the President and the Vice-President are elected
separately.
Post war year- Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born 1947) assumed presidency of the
Philippines in 2001, after a corruption scandal forced her predecessor,
Joseph Estrada, from the post. Her move into Malacanang Palace, the
presidential residence, served as a homecoming. Macapagal-Arroyo's
father, Diosdado Macapagal, served as president of the Philippines in the
1960s, and Macapagal-Arroyo told reporters she looked forward to
sleeping in her old bedroom. The Macapagal-Arroyo presidency has not
been without its share of problems. The island nation is plagued by
economic depression, the government has been involved in battles with
militant rebels, and Macapagal-Arroyo's administration has faced its own
charges of impropriety.
engine telegraph order
Oddly, there is no solid documentation as to the function or

placement of telegraphs on either the Olympic or Titanic from period
sources. The matter has caused considerable debate in the past but
discussions have been limited. Without authoritative plans or
commentary from the legal inquiries that followed the disaster,
primary source material on the subject was almost non-existent. In
addition, the telegraphs themselves were beyond reach at the
bottom of the Atlantic.
A built-in correcting magnet system, standard on all compass models, consists of two sets
of magnets fixed to two adjusting rods with slotted ends. The slots should be horizontal
before starting the adjusting procedure. A small non-magnetic screwdriver is provided for
this purpose. On bracket and deck models, the black plastic inserts must be removed to
gain access to the slotted compensator rod ends. Before starting compensation, check the
area around the compass to make sure all material of a magnetic nature is secure and in its
sea-going position. Through the years, many methods and devices have been used to
compensate compasses, such as gyros, azimuth circles, sextants, or a pelorus. However, we
are going to show you one simple, yet effective method, using equipment that you should
have on your boat, and another method using equipment you might have on your boat.

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Natural resources and picturesque views abound in the area. Numerous

Post war year CARLOS P. GARCIA

He assumed the presidency after Ramn Magsaysay died in a plane

engine telegraph order

Oddly, there is no solid documentation as to the function or

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