TRAVEL THE PHILIPPINES by Mr P Bee: April 2017

Pakil, Laguna - Where Fun Begins with Faith

Paete, Laguna - Bayang Masining

Bayang Masining

Paete is a fourth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,523 people. The town, is located at the north-eastern part of Laguna, along the shores of picturesque Laguna de Bay.

It was founded in 1580 by Spanish friars Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa of the Franciscan Order. It is believed that the earliest inhabitants were of Malay lineage, coming all the way from Borneo in their swift and sturdy boats called "Balangay".

Mabitac, Laguna - The Amazing View

Mabitac is an enchanting small town. It is the gateway of Laguna from Rizal province area. Every year this town celebrates 3-Kings Festival (January 6) with a rare and amazing activities like the Pasabog or Shower of money (coins and bills) thi is the only kind of festival in the Philippines.

Mabitac is a fifth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 18,618 people and a total land area of 80.76 square kilometres.

Mabitac was an excellent hunting ground for wild game three centuries ago. Native hunters used numerous cave-ins or trap-ins called "bitag" in the local dialect. Hence, the place was referred to as "Mabitag" meaning "a place with many traps".

Mabitac is situated on the eastern side of the province of Laguna, 88 kilometres (55 mi) from Manila using Rizal Province on a winding road, or 123 kilometres (76 mi) via the South Luzon Express, Calamba and Santa Cruz, Laguna.

3-Kings Festival - Pasabog ng Pera

3-Kings Festival - Pasabog ng Pera

Santa Maria, Laguna - Bayang Pinagpala

Been visiting this beautiful town for more than five years now and the scenery is just breathtaking, if you love the countryside, this town would be one of the best places for you to visit. The laid back environment will surely amaze you and would want to visit this place again and again.

If you are a typical nature lover and would want to escape the busy life of the city, Santa Maria is a place for you.

Santa Maria is a fourth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is considered as the rice granary of Laguna.

Map of the Province of Laguna

Santa María, at 126 km is the 3rd largest town in Laguna in terms of land area, after San Pablo City and Calamba City, followed by Lumban. It is surrounded by the towns of Tanay (Rizal) on the north-west; Pililla (Rizal) on the west; Mabitac on the south-west, Famy on the southeast (both in Laguna); and Real (Quezon) on the north-east. It is the northernmost town in Laguna.
Bounded by the provinces of Rizal and Quezon from the western portion up to the northern tip down north eastern part, the town has a mountainous terrain.
How to there. From Manila it can be reached thru two routes. First is using the famous SLEX passing Calamba to Sta Cruz, Pagsanjan, Paete and Famy. At Mabitac Junction (johnson) turn left going to this town. Second route is thru Ortigas Ext., going up to Antipolo, Tanay, Pililia and Mabitac. At Mabitac Junction (Brgy Nanguma) turn left to Santa Maria.

Trying their Lomi is one of the things you must do.

Santa María is politically subdivided into 25 barangay.^,

Adia
Bagong Pook (Pob.)
Bagumbayan
Bubukal
Cabooan
Calangay
Cambuja
Coralan
Cueva
Inayapan
José Laurel, Sr.
Kayhakat (Pob.)
Macasipac
Masinao
Mataling-Ting
Paoo
Parang Ng Buho
Barangay I (Pob.)
Barangay II (Pob.)
Barangay III (Pob.)
Barangay IV (Pob.)
Jose Rizal (Pob.)
Santiago
Talangka
Tungkod

Visit Santa Maria, Laguna. The Town of Marilag Festival.

Brgy.Laurel is blessed with beautiful sites.

One of the places you should not miss to visit in Santa Maria is the Three (3) Falls, located in Brgy. Laurel. 15 minutes trycicle ride from the town proper.