Pottery in San Juan Batangas – Palayok, Banga, Heritage
Batangas has long been a province of clay and fire. Archaeological work in Calatagan uncovered the famous Calatagan Pot — a locally made e...
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Batangas as a Philippine Maritime Trade Node before 1571
Before the coming of the Spaniards to Manila in 1571 to set up administration of the islands, the waters of Batangas formed part of a dyna...
Pre-Colonial Burial Practices in Batangas
The province of Batangas, situated along the southwestern coast of Luzon, offers one of the richest archaeological records of pre-colonial...
Unearthing the Pinagbayanan Ruins of San Juan Batangas: From Archaeological Discovery to National Landmark
The Pinagbayanan Ruins in San Juan, Batangas, are the remains of the town’s original Spanish‑era settlement, where archaeologists uncovere...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...