
Taga Calamba Ka Kung Association (TCKKA)
Isang Lungsod Isang Puso
We are a worldwide association of persons indigenous to, residing, have resided or considered Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines our homecity.



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The "Banga"- Symbol of Calamba, which according to a legend was the source of the city's name. The giant Banga at Calamba's old town plaza was created by sculptor Felipe Samaniego, a native of Calamba in 1936.
Objectives
The objectives of Taga Calamba Ka Kung Association is to encourage friendly relations amongst residents, relatives- close or distant, born and raised in Calamba City, or if not have established residency and adopted the city as his/her homecity, and former residents now living abroad or any part of the country, and to...
First- Promote patriotism, maintain, search keep, and diseminate Dr. Jose P. Rizal's philosophies, Calamba's history, culture, folk knowledge, and traditions for future generations.
Second- Promote primarily amongst its members, and all Calambaenos the ideals of good citizenshiinp in their personal, business, and community life, and to support the local government in its efforts leading to the advancement of the local resident's quality of life.
Third- To help, support, educate, and encourage less fortunate Calambenos to find a living or a decent vocation that they may support their own families and not be marginalized by society.
Fourth- To encourage the advancement of understanding and goodwill, and exert efforts to unite and affiliate all other Calambeño associations worldwide.
The TCKKA Seal
The official seal of Taga-Calamba Ka Kung Association is a circle embedded with 54 Banga, the traditional symbol of the city representing its 54 barangays. At the center is a round interpretation of Emilio Aguinaldo’s Philippine flag superimposed with the Philippine sun with 8 rays symbolizing the 8 provinces that revolted against Spain, and the 3 stars symbolizing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This emphasizes one of the objectives of the association encouraging patriotism amongst its members in their personal, business and community life. On the Philippine sun at the center of the seal is the stamp profile of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the country’s foremost national hero, who was born in Calamba City in 1861. Within the flag circle is inscribed “2011,” the year the association was organized.
The TCKKA Creed
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Silence when words would hurt.
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Like when consent merits.
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Patience when comments are rude.
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Praise when it is worthy.
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Concern for others' misery.
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Deafness when gossip flows.
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Share what we can.

