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Notable Personalities from Taal

Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio – Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio was named as the “godmother of the revolutionary forces” by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo during the proclamation of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898. Her passion in supporting the revolution against the Spaniards, and later the Americans, was inflamed by …

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History and Town Profile of Taal

Taal, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas. It is the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines. Here is the History and Town Profile of Taal. History Taal’s present site is the third in a long and storied saga of prosperity, catastrophe and reconstruction. Founded …

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Calaca, Batangas History

Visit the Calaca page for all information on Calaca. Calaca, a first class municipality in Batangas, traces its roots from way before the Spanish occupation. And there are also two versions as to why is Calaca is called such. The first version was about the story of ten Datus who …

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Calaca, Batangas Destinations

Visit the Calaca, Batangas page for all information on Calaca. Here are the places you can visit in Calaca, Batangas. Ancestral Houses and Churches • Old ancestral homes include those of Dr. Mariano Marella, Colonel Timoteo Marella, Captain Ireneo Arriola and the De Leon and Ilagan families. • Church of …

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