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Quezon
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Quezon
is a province of the Philippines located in the eastern
part of Region IV - the CALABARZON region in Luzon.
The
province was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second
President of the Philippines, and its capital is Lucena
City. The major islands of Quezon are Alabat Island and
Polillo Islands. Mt. Banahaw, an extinct volcano, is the
highest peak at 2,188 meters.
The
province has one City and thirty-nine Municipalities,
namely: Agdangan, Alabat, Perez, Atimonan, Buenavista,
Burdeos, Calauag, Catanauan, Candelaria, Dolores, Infanta,
Jomalig, Guinayangan, General Luna, Gumaca, General Nakar,
Lopez, Lucena City, Lucban, Macalelon, Mulanay, Mauban,
Pagbilao, Padre Burgos, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Polillo,
Plaridel, Pitogo, Quezon, Real, San Andres, San Francisco,
San Narciso, San Antonio, Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tayabas,
Tiaong, and Unisan.
Quezon
Province is located southeast of Metro Manila and it is
surrounded by the provinces of Aurora to the north, Bulacan,
Rizal, Laguna and Batangas to the west and the Camarines
provinces to the east.
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The well-known
landmark here is the famous Mount Banahaw, that is visited of
many Catholics during the Holy Week. Aside from fishing, Quezon
is the country's primary producer of coconut oil and copra, for
a large part of this province is surrounded by many coconut trees.
Considered
the country’s sixth largest province and known as Manila’s
gateway to Southern Luzon and the Bicol Region, the province of
Quezon abounds with numerous potential and tourist attractions
such as, rich natural resources, lush vegetation, hot springs,
glorious waterfalls and gastronomic delights.
The
Sierra Madre mountain range which stretches north through Infanta,
the beautiful Polillo Islands and the Bondoc Peninsula comprise
the province’s extremities. What makes Quezon truly interesting
is that although it is located close to the metropolis it has
retained many of its legacies, traditions and relics. The relatively
short distance between Quezon and Metro Manila should make the
attractions in this province even more inviting.
HISTORY
The
Province of Quezon has its former name of "Tayabas".
Once explored by the Spaniards in the year 1500s. In 1591, Tayabas
was transformed into a province with the name of "Kalilayan".
However, by the middle of the eighteenth century the provincial
capital was moved to what is now the municipality of Tayabas.
1595
is the year that marked the spiritual birth of Quezon Province
with its incorporation into the Diocess of Nueva Caceres. The
first Catholic Bishop of the province was Fray Francisco Ortiga,
an Agustinian Friar, while its first Alcalde Mayor was Don Simeon
Alvarez, who served from 1625 to 1655.
On
the 7th day of September 1946, President Manuel A. Roxas, by virtue
of Republic Act No. 14 renamed the province to Quezon, in honor
of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, the most illustrious son
of Baler, formerly part of Quezon. The present seat of provincial
government is Lucena City, the province's capital.
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