San Juan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It occupies the easternmost portion of the province, 43 kilometers east of Batangas City, also the same distance southwest of Lucena City, Quezon, and 115 kilometers away from Manila. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 78,169 people in 16,519 households.
One of the main objective of Mayor Danilo Mindanao is by converting the town of San Juan not only a First Class Municipality, but by converting it into a city.
San Juan is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.
Abung, Balagbag, Barualte, Bataan, Buhay na Sapa, Bulsa, Calicanto, Calitcalit, Calubcub I, Calubcub II, Catmon, Coloconto, Escribano, Hugom, Imelda (Tubog), Janaojanao, Laiya-Aplaya, Laiya-Ibabao, Libato, Lipahan, Mabalanoy, Nagsaulay, Maraykit, Muzon (Josel's Farm), Palahanan I, Palahanan II, Palingowak, Pinagbayanan, Poblacion, Poctol, Pulangbato, Putingbuhangin, Quipot, Sampiro, Sapangan, Sico I, Sico II, Subukin, Talahiban I, Talahiban II, Ticalan, Tipaz
Dr. Victor Salud - Graduate, UP College of Dentisty, San Juan's First Dentist (1923)
Gen. Renato S. De Villa - Former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 1998 Presidential Candidate
Renee Salud - the country's premier Fashion Designer
Rudy Salud - Founding Secretary-General World Boxing Council, Former PBA Commissioner, Boxing Manager and Promoter
[Amb. Henrietta De Villa - Former Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican
Gen. Leandro R. Mendoza - Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Former Police Director General of the Philippine National Police (2001).
Malvar
Malvar is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,691 people in 6,310 households. The municipality is named after General Miguel Malvar, the last Filipino General to surrender to the American Government in the Philippines in 1902.
Located 68 kilometers south of Manila and easily accessible via the STAR Tollway, Malvar is bounded on the north by Tanauan, on the east by Sto Tomas, on the south by Lipa and on the west by Balete.
Calejon Falls -- This natural attraction consists of two major water falls and two smaller ones. One of the bigger falls is about 10 feet high with a great volume of clear water gushing down to a shallow pool. The other one (also about 10 feet high) resembles a bridal gown. One of the two smaller falls is shower-like, while the other one forms a series of small cascades. All the falls are located in an area of about 300 square meters.
How to get there: Calejon Falls is located in Barangay San Gregorio, (formerly called Calejon) The spot is easily accessible via STAR Tollway Bulihan Exit. From Manila, take a bus bound for Batangas City or Lipa then drop at Malvar town. Jeepneys and tricycle service Barangay San Gregorio from the town proper. The five-kilometer stretch of road is well-paved and smooth even for small cars. Upon reaching the area, a series of 300 concrete steps going down the river will have to be taken. Going back up is a challenge.
Located 68 kilometers south of Manila and easily accessible via the STAR Tollway, Malvar is bounded on the north by Tanauan, on the east by Sto Tomas, on the south by Lipa and on the west by Balete.
Calejon Falls -- This natural attraction consists of two major water falls and two smaller ones. One of the bigger falls is about 10 feet high with a great volume of clear water gushing down to a shallow pool. The other one (also about 10 feet high) resembles a bridal gown. One of the two smaller falls is shower-like, while the other one forms a series of small cascades. All the falls are located in an area of about 300 square meters.
How to get there: Calejon Falls is located in Barangay San Gregorio, (formerly called Calejon) The spot is easily accessible via STAR Tollway Bulihan Exit. From Manila, take a bus bound for Batangas City or Lipa then drop at Malvar town. Jeepneys and tricycle service Barangay San Gregorio from the town proper. The five-kilometer stretch of road is well-paved and smooth even for small cars. Upon reaching the area, a series of 300 concrete steps going down the river will have to be taken. Going back up is a challenge.
Cuenca
Cuenca is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 25,642 people in 5,222 households. Once a part of San Jose it became an independent town under the name of "Cuenca" in 1876.Its famous tourist attraction Mt. Macolod (600 m).
Cuenca is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.
Balagbag
Bungahan
Calumayin
Dalipit East
Dalipit West
Dita
Don Juan
Emmanuel
Ibabao
Labac
Pinagkaisahan
San Felipe
San Isidro
Barangay 1 (Pob.)
Barangay 2 (Pob.)
Barangay 3 (Pob.)
Barangay 4 (Pob.)
Barangay 5 (Pob.)
Barangay 6 (Pob.)
Barangay 7 (Pob.)
Barangay 8 (Pob.)
Cuenca is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.
Balagbag
Bungahan
Calumayin
Dalipit East
Dalipit West
Dita
Don Juan
Emmanuel
Ibabao
Labac
Pinagkaisahan
San Felipe
San Isidro
Barangay 1 (Pob.)
Barangay 2 (Pob.)
Barangay 3 (Pob.)
Barangay 4 (Pob.)
Barangay 5 (Pob.)
Barangay 6 (Pob.)
Barangay 7 (Pob.)
Barangay 8 (Pob.)
José P. Laurel
José Paciano Laurel y García (March 9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was the president of the Republic of the Philippines during World War II, from 1943 to 1945.
Laurel was not subsequently officially recognized as a Philippine president until the administration of Diosdado Macapagal.
Laurel began his life in public service while a student, as a messenger in the Bureau of Forestry then as a clerk in the Code Committee tasked with the codification of Philippine laws. During his work for the Code Committee, he was introduced to its head, Thomas A. Street, a future Supreme Court Justice who would be a mentor to the young Laurel.
Upon his return from Yale, Laurel was appointed first as Undersecretary of the Interior Department, then promoted as Secretary of the Interior in 1922. In that post, he would frequently clash with the American Governor-General Leonard Wood, and eventually, in 1923, resign from his position together with other Cabinet members in protest of Wood's administration. His clashes with Wood solidified Laurel's nationalist credentials.
Laurel was married to Pacencia Hidalgo in 1911, and had nine children. Several of his children became famous politicians in their own right. His eldest son, Jose Jr., became Speaker of the House of Representatives and a candidate for vice-president in 1957. His younger son, Salvador, was Vice-President from 1986 to 1992.
Three other of Laurel's children would become prominent in politics. Sotero Laurel, named after Laurel's own father, was elected to the Senate from 1987 to 1992; Jose S. Laurel III became Ambassador to Japan; and Mariano H. Laurel became president of the Philippine Banking Corporation. The youngest son, Arsenio ("Dodie") earned fame in a wholly different field, as a race car driver, but he would die tragically young in a racing accident.
Laurel was not subsequently officially recognized as a Philippine president until the administration of Diosdado Macapagal.
Laurel began his life in public service while a student, as a messenger in the Bureau of Forestry then as a clerk in the Code Committee tasked with the codification of Philippine laws. During his work for the Code Committee, he was introduced to its head, Thomas A. Street, a future Supreme Court Justice who would be a mentor to the young Laurel.
Upon his return from Yale, Laurel was appointed first as Undersecretary of the Interior Department, then promoted as Secretary of the Interior in 1922. In that post, he would frequently clash with the American Governor-General Leonard Wood, and eventually, in 1923, resign from his position together with other Cabinet members in protest of Wood's administration. His clashes with Wood solidified Laurel's nationalist credentials.
Laurel was married to Pacencia Hidalgo in 1911, and had nine children. Several of his children became famous politicians in their own right. His eldest son, Jose Jr., became Speaker of the House of Representatives and a candidate for vice-president in 1957. His younger son, Salvador, was Vice-President from 1986 to 1992.
Three other of Laurel's children would become prominent in politics. Sotero Laurel, named after Laurel's own father, was elected to the Senate from 1987 to 1992; Jose S. Laurel III became Ambassador to Japan; and Mariano H. Laurel became president of the Philippine Banking Corporation. The youngest son, Arsenio ("Dodie") earned fame in a wholly different field, as a race car driver, but he would die tragically young in a racing accident.
Batangas Municipalities
Balete is a 5th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 15,792 people in 3,067 households.
Balete is well known for its location, because of the panoramic view of the Taal Volcano.
Incumbent Mayor David Pamplona was assasinated in Brgy. Bulihan, Malvar, Batangas on February 13, 2008.
Alitagtag is a 5th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,192 people in 3,708 households. Alitagtag is bordered on the north by Taal Lake, Cuenca and San Jose to the east, Santa Teresita and San Luis to the west and Bauan and San Pascual to the south.
Lobo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 33,909 people in 6,611 households.
The name "Lobo" came from the Tagalog term for wolf, which is "lobo", the River Lobo, which is in Lobo itself, and the name called to a group of early inhabitants as Lolobos.
Tuy is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 35,672 people in 6,978 households.
Balete is well known for its location, because of the panoramic view of the Taal Volcano.
Incumbent Mayor David Pamplona was assasinated in Brgy. Bulihan, Malvar, Batangas on February 13, 2008.
Alitagtag is a 5th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,192 people in 3,708 households. Alitagtag is bordered on the north by Taal Lake, Cuenca and San Jose to the east, Santa Teresita and San Luis to the west and Bauan and San Pascual to the south.
Lobo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 33,909 people in 6,611 households.
The name "Lobo" came from the Tagalog term for wolf, which is "lobo", the River Lobo, which is in Lobo itself, and the name called to a group of early inhabitants as Lolobos.
Tuy is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 35,672 people in 6,978 households.
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