MUNICIPALITY OF ANTIPOLO, RIZAL, Historical Data of Part 2
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lime and sand. Bricks were bought in Manila. The church was built in one of the hills overlooking the town. Part of the old tower is not demolished. The new concrete church is under construction.
HINULUGANG TAKTAK: These falls are located in the northwestern part of the town. It is about three kilometers from the poblacion. It is the most popular and picturesque spot of Antipolo. During the pilgrimage season in Antipolo, thousands of people go to that place to view its natural beauty and enjoy its sounds. Hinulugang Taktak, because of its natural beauty, has become the Mecca of lovers who heed the call of romance.
25. Important facts, incidents or events that took place:
After the construction of the church in 1578, the natives were converted to Christianity. In 1591, the Franciscan Orcer ceded the ecclesiastical administration of this village to the Jesuits.
In 1853, the town of Antipolo was separated from the Province of Tondo and incorporated into the newly created Distrito de las Montes de San Mateo (later, in 1875, designated Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong).
On August 8, 1898, this town joined the revolutionary government of General Aguinaldo.
1898-1899 - Antipolo became the capital of the Province of Morong during the existence of the Philippine Republic. The provincial government established its office in the convent of the Catholic church.
On June 3 and 4, 1899, the American troops attacked and captured Antipolo. The provincial government was transferred to the town of Tanay.
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In 1901, the first American school was opened in this town. The first American teacher who organized the school was the late Mr. James O'Hara. Mr. Gabriel Francisco and Mr. Luis Crisostomo were the first Filipino teachers under the American Occupation who helped Mr. Jame O'Hara in theopening of the school.
In 1903, by the enactment of Act No. 942 of the Philippine Commission, in accordance with its policy of economy and centralization, the municipalities of Antipolo, Boso-boso, and Teresa were consolidated witht he seat of the government established in Antipolo.
By Executive Order No. 30 of March 13, 1913, the sitios of Bulao and Mayamot were annexed to Antipolo, thereby ending the boundary conflict of this town with Taytay.
On February 21, 1918, Act No. 2784 was enacted, authorizing the Manila Railroad Company to abandon the railroad line betwen Antipolo and Taytay.
On December 8, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor [the date given is Philippine time]. America was forced to declare war against Imperial Japan. Antipolo was declared an evacuation center at that time. Antipolo was crowded with evacuees from the City of Manila and other adjacent places.
Upon the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, the underground movement was organized. Two leading organizations were organized, namely, Marking's Fil-American Troops and the 44th Hunters R.O.T.C. Marking's Fil-American Troops were organized in the sitio of Tagbak on or about
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Several months later, the Japanese soldiers and Military Police were stationed in Antipolo. The Japanese soldiers occupied the school buildings and the Maytime. The Military Police occupied the house of Don Terio Naboa on J. Sumulong Street.
Jabuta, a member of the Japanese Military Police, was the terror of the town, Many civilians and guerrilla suspects were brutally punished, tortured, and killed by Jabuta.
In December 1944, the Japanese Military Police raided the convent of the Antipolo church and investigated those people who were in the convent. After the investigation, Father Carreon, Father Ocampo, Francisco Ablaza, and two sisters, whose names were not known, and twelve others were executed by the Military Police.
The Japanese soldiers employed forced labor in the construction of the Yamashita Line of defense against the American forces.
In February 1945, the people of Antipolo evacuated to Angono, Rizal.
Due to the attacks of the American Air Force, about 90% of the private houses and all public buildings were destroyed and reduced to ashes.
The town of Antipolo was liberated by the American
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The United States Rehabilitation Act of 1946 - Because of this aid, both private and public buildings were reconstructed little by little. The new concrete church of Antipolo is under construction at the same site. The construction of this church was made possible through the help of civic-spirited citizens of the Philippines.
26. (a) Destruction of lives, properties and institutions during wars, especially in 1896-1900 and 1941-1945:
2. 1941-1945:
2. Municipal Building
3. Municipal Hospital or Dispensary
4. The church of Antipolo
5. About 90% of the private houses of the town
2. Guerrilla suspects and civilians.
2. The Municipal Hospital or Dispensary
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4. The new concrete church of Antipolo is under construction.
5. About 2/8 of private houses were reconstructed by the owners.
6. A new spacious town plaza has been constructed and divided into three sections, namely, Rizal Park, Sumulong Park, and Liberty Park.
7. Several municipal roads have been asphalted.
PART TWO - FOLKWAYS
(b) Baptism - After the Baptismal ceremony, the godfather or godmother runs fast out of the church. It is an ancient belief of the people that one who is ahead of the others will be industrious.
(c) Courtship - Saturday night is the day designated in the locality for courtship.
(d) Marriage - Marriages on full moons are preferred by the old folks. After the marriage, the couple visits the relatives of both parties to kiss the hands of the elders. The couple is given money and other forms of gifts by the elders.
(e) Burial - If the joints of the dead do not become stiff, another relative may die sooner or later.
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b. Bibingka
c. Suman
d. Bico
e. Puto and cutsinta
f. Maja-blanco (corn or rice)
g. Soft drinks and wine
29. Popular Songs, games and amusments:
2. Chitchiritchit
3. Bahay Kubo
4. Magtanim Hindi Biro
5. Lulay
6. Kundiman in 1800
7. Aking Bituin
8. Abaruray
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PART THREE - OTHER INFORMATION
Source of Information: Spanish Time
Verbal - Mr. Isidro Sumulong
Reference used: Tanay Tercentenary - (1640-1940)
Respectfully submitted:
THE COMMITTEE
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SEVERINO FRANCISCO Chairman | |
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(MRS.) BERNARDA J. SERRATO (MRS.) DOLORES D. GEDANG |
CLEMENTE V. RIVERA FRANCISCO M. ALARCON |
| DAMASO ZAPANTA | |
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