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Encomiendas and the Making of Colonial Batangas

The encomienda system was a cornerstone of early Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines, designed primarily as a fiscal and l...

Batangas History 17 Oct, 2025

Formation of Batangas' Pueblos Early in the Spanish Era

The formation of early pueblos in Batangas during the first century of Spanish colonization reflected the intersecting aims of evangelizat...

Batangas History 15 Oct, 2025

Puerto de Taal: The Forgotten Port that Fed a Province

Before the 1754 eruption, the pueblo of Taal was not only the capital of Batangas but also a functioning port town. Old maps like Murillo ...

Batangas History 12 Oct, 2025

Women Spiritual Leaders in Pre-Hispanic Batangas

The spiritual life of the Tagalog people before the coming of Spain was shaped by ritual leaders who acted as mediators between the commun...

Batangas History 8 Oct, 2025

History of the Batangas International Port

Batangas Bay is one of the deepest natural harbors in the Philippines. It covers about 220 square kilometers with a coastline of 92 kilome...

Batangas History 5 Oct, 2025

Salt-Making in Batangas: From Coastal Wealth to Cultural Memory

Batangas salt-making has long been a vital livelihood, shaping both the province’s economy and culture. Its coastal geography, with shallo...

Batangas History 1 Oct, 2025

Lambanog: Spirit of San Juan, Batangas

San Juan, Batangas, renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant festivals, also boasts a rich agricultural heritage. Central to this her...

Batangas History 28 Sep, 2025

Apolinario Mabini: The Paralytic Statesman

Apolinario Mabini (1864–1903), known as the “Sublime Paralytic,” is a central figure in the Philippine Revolution. While his political wri...

Batangas History 24 Sep, 2025

Pre-Colonial Shell Heaps Discovered in Batangas

In archaeology, a midden is an ancient refuse or garbage heap. It is often made up of discarded shells from mollusks such as clams and oys...

Batangas History 17 Sep, 2025

Excavations at the Old Tanauan Church Ruins in Talisay, Batangas

The ruins of the old stone church of Tanauan, long overlooked by casual visitors, came to scholarly attention in 2010 when human skeletal ...

Batangas History 14 Sep, 2025