LIPA HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
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
“No one who came to know Petronio ever forgot him. Not because of his good looks or of his personality, or of his charm. In fact, he was an extraordinarily … Continue reading Championing Filipino Identity and Inspiring the Young Professionals of Today: The Life and Legacy of José Petronio M. Katigbak (1879-1916)
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
Lipa’s golden age towards the end of the 19th century, ushered in the fabled grandeur and opulent lifestyle of its inhabitants brought about by being for a short period the … Continue reading Lipa’s Future Saint: Bishop Alfredo Ma. Aranda Obviar
Gregorio Aguilera y Solís was born in Lipa, Batangas on November 1, 1869, the only son of Don Gregorio Aguilera y Esguerra and Doña Maria Solís y Luz. His Spanish-Filipino … Continue reading Gregorio Aguilera Solís, an illustrious yet ever-modest Lipeño patriot
It is lamenting to say that we only have a few monuments dedicated to our local heroes and illustrious personages in Lipa. One of these was the historical marker and … Continue reading Lauro Solis Dimayuga – the fearless Batangueño
The contributions of women in society are often overlooked or forgotten. It is essential to acknowledge the achievements of women and to celebrate their contributions to history. The Lipeñas mentioned … Continue reading Outstanding Lipeñas from the Past
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