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Sweet Mango fruit in Malasiqui Pangasinan

Mango is one of the riches fruit grown in Malasiqui Pangasinan.

From the distant you can see the wonderful scenic view of mango fruit trees in all areas.

Barangay's in Malasiqui Pangasinan

History of Malasiqui

Malasiqui was once a mere settlement. Several families grouped together for mutual protection from wild beasts and lawless elements. As the settlement progressed, the Spanish authorities took advantage of the situation and sent missionary priests to spread the gospel.
According to legends, three missionary priests were initially sent to the settlement. Upon reaching the place, they found out that the settlement was located in the middle of thick woods and tall grasses inhabited by dangerous animals. The settlement was surrounded by creeks. A man whose brother became a historical figure lives along the banks of the north creek. This man was popularly known as Balolong. He is the brother of the famous Juan de la Cruz Palaris who led the revolution againts the Spaniards in 1763.
Balolong planted a tree near his house and the tree grew very big that it is easily seen within the neighborhood. The tree was called "Bengal." Because of the big tree, the north creek area is usually referred to as "Bengal nen Balolong." Later on, the creek was to be known as "Bengalbalolong." It is now more popularly known as Binalbalolong. These creeks that surrounded the settlement were known to be too dangerous during rainy season because of the swift current. Now, the south and north creeks are dormant.
As the three missionary priests surveyed the area, they found the small paths penetrating the thick woods and tall grasses. These small road passes connect the houses in the settlement. Ferocious wild pigs locally known as "animoloc" were abundant in the area. Having surveyed the settlement, two of the priests did not seem to admire the place. One of them remarked in Spanish "Mala" meaning "No good." The other readily nodded in agreement and was heard to have replied in Spanish "Si" meaning "Yes." But the third priest was determined to settle with the other two so he was heard to have protested in Spanish saying "Yqui" meaning "So what?"
The natives who heard the short dialogue (but did not understand the language) thought all along the priests gave a name to the settlement. They heard the priests uttered the following words in succession "Mala-si-yqui." From that moment on, the settlement (now a big town) is to be known as Malasiqui

Malasiqui Pangasinan Parish Church

PARISH OF SAN ILDEPHONSE MALASIQUI 1699.

The parish of Malasiqui was formerly a "visita" of San Carlos. In 1665, it became a town with the venerable Fr. Juan Camacho as founder and first pastor. The original town of Malasiqui was located some two kilometers to the east of the road leading to Villasis. After an uprising in 1660, the town was transferred to the present site in 1661 - 1662.
In 1746, the construction of the church and the convent was started by Fr. Luis Delfin. These buildings were burned in 1763. In 1770 another convent was built, around 1773 the constructed of a new church began under Fr. Tapias, and it was completed in 1790. On February 29, 1820 another conflagration gutted down the town together with the church, the convent and the parish archives. Again, the building of a new church began in 1823 and was also burned. A provisional church and a convent were again put up, but this crumbled during the earth quake in 1880. In 1882, Fr. Juan Cordova constructed a new church which was inaugarated in 1885. This was partly destroyed in tremors of 1892, but was repaired by Fr. Salvador Millan. It measures 70 meters long and 18.50 wide. Meanwhile, the old convent was converted into Malasiqui's first Catholic School. Later date a new Catholic Rectory was inaugarated by Msgr. Madriano Madriaga on July 2, 1972.

Scenic view in Sta. Maria Laguna

Just a little trivia: Sta. Maria is surrounded by mountain ranges and municipalities of Mabitac, Famy, and Siniloan.
At the town proper, one of the most interesting landmarks of Sta. Maria is its 400-year-old church with its patron saint, Nuestra Senora delos Angeles, which is located in front of the town plaza.
What is undeniably impressive of a whole-day tour to the green lushes mountainside is the view of the towns wonderful landscape of huge farmland.
The towns 83 percent of the population, according to Mayor Cuento are dependent on agriculture and agri-based industries for a living.
Sta. Maria has 25 barangays spread over a land area of 13,000 hectares, with over 27,000 population.

Scenic View of Sta. Maria Laguna town proper in Barangay Pa-oo

Scenic view of sta maria town proper in barangay Laurel



View of Rice Field in Brgy. Masinao

Aambon Falls also known as three falls

Just like any favorite attraction in the province of Laguna such as hot springs, long falls, mountain ranges, and island-resorts, the peaceful suburb of Sta. Maria has its own tourism-potential spots which are still unfamiliar to many urban dwellers and tourist-backpackers.
Sta. Maria may not ring a bell to local tourists. But with a hidden, unspoiled rainforest situated at the heart of a sitio called Laurel, backpackers will be captivated with a zest for caves and falls exploration.
A sojourn starting from the municipality of Sta. Maria will be highlighted by an hour-long trek to the highland of Laurel which is
roughly a 40-minute bumpy ride from the town proper. From the foot of the mountain, it takes an exhausting 30-minute walk to the first rock obstacle which will signify the start of a steep and arduous climb. At short distance away you will see a shallow river surrounded by small rocks and rare trees and plants. Initially, the trail will lead you upward the rainforest with nothing to see around except for giant tree branches winding through the green shade of the thick rainforest. Traversing a dangerous trek up a natural stairway of tree branches and roots, you will be with a maximum of 10-minute break to regain a momentum.
The climax of the forest adventure before reaching Aambon Falls is the climb through the huge tree branches on a bare rock surface where sure-footedness becomes vital. The reward of a long-hour trekking, however, will be enthralling. A commanding view of the falls await the tourists in the middle of the rainforest. You will be amazed by the gentle flow of the water coming from the top of the mountain. The falls is teeming with underwater cave and another short triplet falls, which they call Three Falls, which is only a few steps away from Aambon. Reaching this place, with cold springwater beneath your feet, will give you a wide smile to break your tired faces.

Sta. Maria Laguna

Geography of Sta maria Laguna


Santa Maria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna,Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,574 people in 4,914 households.
Santa Maria, at 126km2 is the 3rd largest town in Laguna in terms of land area, after San Pablo City and Calamba City. It is surrounded by the towns of Tanay (Rizal) on the northwest; Mabitac on the southwest, Famy on the southeast (both in Laguna); and Real (Quezon) on the northeast. 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. With the MARILAQUE Sub-Regional Plan (Manila-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon), the municipality functions as link between the highly industrialized capital and the marine life-rich Quezon province. A 43 kilometer road network, the Marcos Highway, physically connects to the eyed site for the International Port. Silangan Railway Express 2000 (MARILAQUE Railway) is another infrastructure project proposed for implementation under the BOT Scheme.
Income Classification: 4th Class


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