LIPA HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Don Bernardo Solís (1855–1912), affectionately known as Capitan Andong, was a prominent Lipeño recognized for his contributions to the town and the nation. A devoted patriot and visionary entrepreneur, he played a vital role in the socio-economic development of Lipa during a time of significant change in the Philippines.
As Rizal Day approaches, it is an ideal time to reflect on José Rizal’s enduring legacy as a symbol of Filipino courage and nationalism. While his recognition as a national … Continue reading How Did the Lipeños Commemorate the First Rizal Day?
Discover a vivid depiction of the charming town of Lipa in the late 19th century through the eyes of a keen Spanish observer.
Don Arsenio Luz’s life was marked by his many accomplishments and contributions to Philippine society. Descended from the wealthy and leading families of Lipa, Batangas, Luz had an upbringing and … Continue reading From Writer to Scoutmaster: The Multifaceted Career of Arsenio Katigbak Luz
Every single day, a breadth of new talent emerges among numerous groups of young Filipinos being educated at home and abroad. This has consistently disproven the myth of Filipino intellectual … Continue reading Championing Filipino Identity and Inspiring the Young Professionals of Today: The Life and Legacy of José Petronio M. Katigbak (1879-1916)
It is really fascinating when the past is retrieved through reading primary sources such as biographies, letters, and eye-witness accounts as they give substantial information and animate a dry historical … Continue reading The Surrender of General Malvar as Witnessed by a Lipeña
In Lipa, Batangas, there is an attractive bahay na bato (a traditional Philippine ancestral home) that honors the memory of Segunda Solis Katigbak (1863-1943). She was the grand matriarch of the Katigbak … Continue reading Segunda Solis Katigbak: The charming Lipeña who captivated Rizal’s young heart
Journalist and nationalist, Fidel Alejandro Reyes y Malabanan was born on May 3, 1878 in Lipa, Batangas. His parents Don Felipe Reyes and Doña Josefa Malabanan were middle-class landowners and … Continue reading Lipa’s Crusading Journalist: Fidel Reyes
This article features an excerpt about Lipa, its people and culture, in the year 1902, lifted from the series of letters written by Edith Moses about the Philippines. These letters … Continue reading Early 20th Century Lipa as seen through the eyes of an American Official’s Wife
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