Don Bernardo Solís: Unsung Patriot and Benefactor of the Philippine Revolution in Southern Luzon

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.

Segunda Solis Katigbak: The charming Lipeña who captivated Rizal’s young heart

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

Gregorio Aguilera Solís, an illustrious yet ever-modest Lipeño patriot

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