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Augustinian Missionary Work in San Juan, Batangas

The Augustinians were the first missionaries in the Philippines, having arrived with the party of the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi...

Batangas History 28 Dec, 2025

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...

Batangas History 29 Oct, 2025

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...

Batangas History 19 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

A Tale of Love, Lust and Sex in 1903 Tanauan, Lipa and San Juan, Batangas

[Topics in this article: Supreme Court cases, Tanauan Batangas, Lipa Batangas, San Juan Batangas, San Juan de Bocboc, Philippine Penal Cod...

Batangas History 31 Aug, 2018

San Juan de Bocboc, Batangas in the 19th Century as Described by a Spanish Historian

We move now to the town of San Juan in eastern Batangas, called San Juan de Bocboc during the latter part of the Spanish colonial era, for...

Buhay Batangas 7 Mar, 2018

The State of Agriculture in San Juan, Batangas in 1919

A 1919 paper written by one Beato M. Bukid 1 provides a rare glimpse at the state of agriculture in the eastern Batangas town of San Juan...

Buhay Batangas 3 Mar, 2018

The Hard Luck and Suffering in San Juan and Balayan after the End of the Philippine-American War in 1902

With the surrender of General Miguel Malvar in April 1902, for all intents and purposes, the Philippine-American War also came to an end. ...

Buhay Batangas 2 Mar, 2018

How Churches in Balayan, Bauan, Ibaan, Lemery, Lipa, San Jose, San Juan, Tanauan and Taysan Looked Like in 1911

The images were all taken in the year 1911 by the American Luther Parker, who first came to the Philippines in 1901 and stayed in the Phil...

Buhay Batangas 2 Mar, 2018

Map of San Juan, Batangas

The town of San Juan (formerly San Juan de Bocboc) is the third largest geopolitical subdivision of the Province of Batangas with a total la...

Buhay Batangas 1 Feb, 2018

Establishment of the Municipality of Laiya by the San Juan PQOG, February 1945

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit w...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

Withdrawal of PQOG Units’ Requests for Recognition, January 1947

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit w...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

Letter from US Army Informing San Juan PQOG of Non-Recognition, February 1947

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit ...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

Letter Informing San Juan PQOG of Non-Recognition, March 1947

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit ...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

Memo Recommending Recognition of San Juan PQOG 1st Battalion, January 1946

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit ...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

Condensed History of the San Juan Unit of the Guerrilla Organization (PQOG)

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit ...

Batangas History 7 Jan, 2018

History of the San Juan Regiment PQOG

The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought the Japanese in World War II. The guerrilla outfit ...

Batangas History 6 Jan, 2018

Roster of the San Juan Regiment of the President Quezon's Own Guerrillas Part I

PART I PART I | PART II | PART III | PART IV The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought ...

Batangas History 1 Jan, 2018

Roster of the San Juan Regiment of the President Quezon's Own Guerrillas Part IV

PART IV PART I | PART II | PART III | PART IV The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fought...

Batangas History 1 Jan, 2018

Roster of the San Juan Regiment of the President Quezon's Own Guerrillas Part III

PART III PART I | PART II | PART III | PART IV The President Quezon’s Own Guerrillas (PQOG) was a guerrilla organization which fough...

Batangas History 1 Jan, 2018