Gil R. Miranda
Jan 4, 2016
CULTURE: Rizalistas
Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s versatile genius captured the imagination of hundred thousands of people, not only in the Philippines but also in...
Gil R. Miranda
Jan 3, 2016
MEMORIES: Mayor Pantaleon Alihan
As often mentioned in this blog site, Calamba used to be an idyllic agricultural town where everybody knows almost everybody. Calesas, a...
Gil R. Miranda
Jan 2, 2016
PLACES: Barangay Real
Barangay Real shares a remarkable chunk in Calamba’s history. It was once the gateway to Calamba from Batangas. In fact, early...
Gilbert Miranda
Dec 26, 2015
PLACES: Barangay Looc
Dr. Jose Rizal’s return to the Philippines from Europe on June 26, 1892 caused a sensation among Filipinos and Spaniards. Rizal’s...
Gil R. Miranda
Dec 26, 2015
NOTABLES: Doctors of Calamba; Dr. J.P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital
Doctors of Calamba The first known doctors in Calamba, or maybe the only doctors; during the late 19th century were of course Dr. Jose P....
Gilbert Miranda
Dec 25, 2015
FOOD FAVORITES: Sinigang sa Bayabas na Ayungin
Like other Pinoys in the Tagalog region, Calambeños’ favorite dishes are Adobo, Sinigang, Tinola, Paksiw, and pesa. However, Calambeños...
Gilbert Miranda
Dec 24, 2015
Gil R. Miranda
Dec 24, 2015
CULTURE: The Calamba Symbol, "Banga o' Palayok?"
The “Banga” has been the symbol of Calamba ever. It originated from the legend of Calamba which tells a story about two Spanish soldiers,...
Gil R. Miranda
Dec 22, 2015
MEMORIES: Tomas Pilay
Who is Tomas Pilay, or should I ask who Tomas Pilay was? The man sometimes called Tomas Bukol, Mamang Tomas, or just plain Tomas. No one...
Gil R. Miranda
Dec 21, 2015
THE BARANGAY: Calamba Barangays and their name's meaning
The Barangay is the smallest unit of the Philippine government. The name “barangay” is a Malay word that describes a kind of boat used...
