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Located in the middle of Barlin and Arana Streets in the City of Naga in Camarines Sur, Plaza Barlin is one of the several plazas found in this historic city. Plaza Barlin Plaza Barlin Details The street and the plaza (with its monument) were named to honor Monsignor Jorge Barlin . So who is Monsignor Jorge Barlin? Plaza Barlin - Naga City, Camarines Sur Jorge Imperial Barlin was born on April 23,1852 in Baao, Camarines Sur. He was known for his impressive list of "firsts" for Philippine history. Msgr. Barlin was the first clergyman to become civil governor of the province of Sorsogon. He served the province from Sept. 1898 to 1900. He was also the first Filipino to head both positions in the government and the church.  Monsignor Jorge Barlin He was also the first and probably the only Catholic priest to be offered the supreme prelacy of the Philippine Independent Church, also known as Aglipayan Church .  Lastly, he became the first Filipino Bishop of the Roman Catholi

UPDATED: October 30, 2020 Located in Tanza in the province of Cavite, Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort is a stunningly luxurious getaway with reasonable (and some say affordable) prices. Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort Details Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort is a place recommended for those who are looking for a quality stay that is just a stone's throw away from Manila. It's also a perfect place for a quick weekend getaway or a summer escapade with the family or  barkada .  This place also prides itself on its hotel accommodations and its outdoor facilities. Not to forget, the delicious food served in its in-house restaurant. Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort   - Tanza, Cavite The pool as seen from the hotel building The huts near the beach Speaking of its hotel, seeing it for the first time would make you say that it's not your ordinary cheap hotel. When you enter it, you'd be welcomed by an elegant modern architectural designed interior. The

Located in Rosario in the province of Cavite, Casa Hacienda de Tejeros is famously known as the location of the historic Tejeros Convention of 1897. Casa Hacienda de Tejeros Casa Hacienda de Tejeros history Casa Hacienda de Tejeros was originally built in the 17th century. The hacienda and its surrounding lands were formerly owned by the Augustinian Recollects. The estate was once the largest and grandest estate in the country. It once covered as much as 1,125 hectares with the casa occupying 4 hectares of it. Casa Hacienda de Tejeros - Rosario, Cavite The NHI Marker of the Casa Hacienda de Tejeros The name tejeros came from the Spanish name tejer , which means "to weave". It's due to the fact that the weaving industry is one of the major industries of the municipality of Rosario. Going back to its historical importance, Casa Hacienda de Tejeros played an important role in 1897 when it hosted the assembly that the new leaders of the revolution were elected.

Our adventure today takes us 54 kilometers southwest of Kilometer 0 in Manila. Join me as we visit the historic tour of Maragondon in the province of Cavite. Cavite Adventure: Maragondon Maragondon History The town of Maragondon was originally founded in 1611 by Franciscan priests. However, the  Fundacion Ecclesiastical was founded in 1690 when the Jesuits dedicated it to Our Lady of the Assumption. Its Fundacion Civil , on the other hand, was in 1727 when the original barrio separated from Silang during the administration of the Recollects. Maragondon Arch Maragondon got its name from the Tagalog word madagundong or maugong which means "too much sound". The sound being referred to here is actually from a river called Kay Albaran in Barrio Capantayan. However, since the river usually overflows, the town relocated to its present site. The townspeople then changed its name to Maruigundong in honor of the town's patron saint, Nuestra Senora Maria Asuncion