QUEZON

*Quezon Province is bounded on the

north by the province of Aurora, on the
west by the provinces of Laguna and
Rizal, on the southwest by the province
of Batangas and on the southeast by
Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.
*Quezon's topography is characterized by
rugged terrain with few plains, valleys and
swamps. Only narrow strips of land along
the coast and river valley are available for
growing crops. The undulating lowlands
along the coast are well drained. The
province is very narrow, averaging about
thirty (30) kilometers by its width.
*Slope of the province ranges from 0-
3% slopes and above. The topography
of the area permits prime agricultural
activities within the province.
 HISTORY OF QUEZON
*The province formerly known as Tayabas,
was explored by the Spaniards in 1571 and
1572 when Juan de Salcedo visited and
explored upon the order of the first Spanish
Governor General of the Philippines, Miguel
Lopez de Legaspi. They passed through the
central portion of Tayabas in his march
across Laguna Province to Paracale.
*The following years, Salcedo led his
famous expeditions around the
northern coast of Luzon. He visited
the "CONTRACOSTA" towns of
Casiguran, Baler and Infanta.

*In 1574, Father Diego de Oropesa,

who found a group of native barangays
with their own culture and
government, founded the municipality
of Gumaca, then called Bumaka.
*The territory which now constitutes the
province of Tayabas was at one time under
the jurisdiction of various provinces. The
southern and central portions, for example,
were in 1585 under the jurisdiction of the
province of Bonbon, sometimes called
Balayan (now Batangas). the northern
portion was divided between Laguna and
Nueva Ecija, while the other portion was
divided into the provinces of Mindoro,
Marinduque and Camarines.
*In 1591, Tayabas was created into a province
under the name of Kalilayan. Its capital was
the ancient town of Tayabas, now a barrio in
the town of Unisan where ancient tombs and
artifacts can be found. However, by the
middle of the 18th century the provincial
capital was moved to what is now the
municipality of Tayabas.
*The year 1595 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.
*In September 7, 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.
Failed Proposal to divide Quezon

In 2007, Republic Act No. 9495 was proposed to

further divide Quezon into Quezon del
Norte and Quezon del Sur. (see Quezon del Sur
creation plebiscite, 2008)

Quezon del Norte was to be composed of the first

and second congressional districts of the province
(Burdeos, General
Nakar, Infanta, Jomalig, Lucban, Mauban, Pagbilao,
Panukulan, Patnanungan, Polilio, Real, Sampaloc,
Tayabas, Candelaria, Dolores, San
Antonio, Sariaya, Tiaong and Lucena), with Lucena
as its capital.
*Quezon del Sur, with its capital at Gumaca,
would have been composed of the third and
fourth congressional districts
(Agdangan, Buenavista, Catanauan, General
Luna, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre
Burgos, Pitogo, San Andres, San Francisco, San
Narciso, Unisan, Alabat, Atimonan, Calauag, G
uinayangan, Gumaca, Lopez, Perez, Plaridel,
Quezon and Tagkawayan). The act lapsed into
law without the signature of President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo on September 7, 2007.[23]
*As required by law, the COMELEC held
a plebiscite on December 13, 2008, 60
days after Republic Act No. 9495 took
effect. The majority of the votes cast
rejected the division, therefore the
split did not push through.
 TOURIST
DESTINATIONS
QUEZON NATIONAL FOREST PARK
*Located in Western municipalities of Atimonan,
Pagbilao and Padre Burgos.

*The park itself is heavily forested, from the start

of the road in the lowland, all the way down to
the other side of the park.

*Some activities that you do here: Trekking, Bird

Watching and Exploring.

*The attractions of the park are Mt. Mirado, Flora

and Fauna, Bantakay Falls, Bantakay Caves,
Cueva Santa and Nilubugan Cave.
ISLAND OF BALESIN
It's only a 20-minute plane ride from Manila, but
Balesin Island will take you all over the world.

Located east of Mauban, Quezon, the 500-

hectare exclusive island doesn't just boast of
pristine white sands and clear waters.

Nestled amid its flora and fauna are villages

inspired by different destinations around the
world: Balesin, first of all, Bali in Indonesia,
Mykonos in Greece, Costa del Sol in Spain,
Toscana in Italy, St. Tropez in France, and Phuket
in Thailand.
HAND OF
JESUS
SHRINE
*Kamay ni Hesus Shrine can be
found in the town of Lucban,
Quezon. This is one of the most
visited places in the area,
especially during Lenten season
(Visita Iglesia).
CAGBALETE ISLAND
*Cagbalete Island is one of the jewels of Quezon
Province.
*Located in Mauban, Quezon.
*It is another island paradise in the province
surrounded with cream sand that exposes
significantly during low tide.

*The 1,640-hectare privately owned island is

home to a diverse ecosystem. With unique
variety of birds, rich marine life, and the
abundance of unique species of plants, the
island is a complete paradise for adventurers
and nature lovers.
ALIBIJABAN ISLAND
*Alibijaban Island is a small Island located off the
Southeastern coast of Bondoc Peninsula in the
Philippines. It belongs administratively to the
municipality of San Andres, Quezon Province. It
was the island’s mangrove forest, wide and
white sand bar and crystal clear water that
makes the trip all worth it. One of the
uncommon places you must visit. A very serene
isaland with unspoiled and preserved with its
natural beauty.
KWEBANG LAMPAS
*The infamous Kwebang Lampas and Puting
Buhangin Beach is located at Isla Polo,
Pagbilao Quezon that is a four to five hours
drive from Metro Manila. Basically, the name
of the island was coined as the island doesn’t
only offers its visitors its white beach and
clear waters but also offers a magnificent
cave that can be visited during low-tides that
is around 7AM to 10AM.
MALAGONLONG BRIDGE
*Malagonlong Bridge is a five-span
455 ft. long stone arch bridge built
during the Spanish Colonial Period in
Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines.
Salibungot Beach
Balagbag Falls
Ugu Bigyan Pottery
FESTIVALS OF
QUEZON
PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
*The Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival,
the Philippines’ most colorful harvest
festival that celebrated on May I5.
Various events and activities are lined up
to make the Pahiyas more exciting.

*They celebrate the Pahiyas to thank God

for the bountiful harvest and honor the
Patron Saint of farmers, San Isidro de
Labrador.
NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL
*In 2011, Quezon Province held the first AGRI-TOURISM
Trade Fair featuring booths adorned by agricultural
produce and products from different municipalities here
in Quezon. In 2012, the very first provincial festival aptly
called, NIYOGYUGAN Festival, the celebration of the
tree of life, was organized. The Niyogyugan, which came
from the words "niyog" and "yugyog" (to move to a
beat), was conceptualized by former Congresswoman
Aleta Suarez and there will be 3 inter-related
events/competitions namely: Float, Dance, and Festival
Queen.
KATANG FESTIVAL
*This Genus Scylla species or mud crab throughout tropical
warm temperature zone of the pacific region, and are
found commonly in mangrove forests and habits. The size
high heat yield and delicate flavor mean that they highly
priced for coastal residents for they are easily caught
using simple traps or net. Calauag is one of the coastal
municipalities which blessed with bountiful marine
resource and sea products especially the mud crabs,
locally known as KATANG. Every year we are celebrating
the founding anniversary of Calauag, were our Kababayans
from other places, people from neighboring towns and
visitors do come and visit us, were the Calaugeneans
disply all our unique special products like Katang for them
to see, we are show our interest to sell them, and finnaly
open our door to tourism.
CANDLE FESTIVAL
*This is the celebration of the ritual
purification of Mary, which, as required by
Jewish law, took place forty days after
the birth of her child. Candle Festival is
February 2.

*The color of the candle used in devotion

that symbolized to all the wishes of the
debutant in Virgin Mary. Pink (the answer
of the prayers) Red (prayers that granted)
purple (repentance) White (prayer that
pray to the Lord after the novena).
MAUBANOG FESTIVAL
*Maubanog Festival is a seven day
cultural extravaganza that features
the town’s colorful history amiable
people, tasty cuisine and of course,
its locally fermented only-in-Mauban
nipa wine! Known for its unique
aroma and tangy taste, the nipa
wine, popularly known as lambanog,
is one of Mauban’s top agricultural
produce.
SINAMPALUKAN FESTIVAL
*Like any other town with beautiful and nurtured
traditions, Sampaloc has finally decided to pool all its
resources to create a festival that would reflect its
inherent culture, show to every one the products of
which Sampaloc is known for, showcase the hidden
talent of its people, to create a niche in the tourism
map.

* Like other grand undertakings that started with small

steps, Sampaloc began its initial step by launching its
first Sinampalukan Festival which reflects the “awit,
sayaw at katuwaan ng mga Sampalukin”.

*It is primarily conceptualized as a way of giving

thanks to the patron saint San Vicente Ferrer.
BILAO FESTIVAL
*The Concept of Bilao Festival originated as
a salvo to the celebration of Araw ng
Parokya on August 31, 2002.

*It showcases the rich resources, traditions,

values, aspirations, customs, history,
culture, and arts of the municipality of
Municipality of Pagbilao, Quezon through
dances, colorful costumes, and extra
ordinary props all derived from local
materials.
DELICASIES IN
QUEZON
 YEMA CAKE

Known as the best yema

cake in the Philippines,
Rodilla's yema cake is a
product of a family
business that flourished
through the years by
perfecting the right
recipe of the yema.
Today Rodilla's yema
cake is definitely the
favorite cake in every
occasion.
LAMBANOG

Once considered a lowly

peasant's drink whose potency
is said to put other liquors and
spirits worldwide in the shade,
the "lambanog" is the
Philippine version of vodka.
The family-owned Capistrano
Distillery in coconut-rich
Tayabas in Quezon is one of
two leading Philippine makers
of lambanog.
 BUDIN OR CASSAVA CAKE

*Cassava or BUDIN is a
known delicacy in Tayabas
City. A street called Calle
Budin in Tayabas is
dedicated for those who
want to buy budin as their
pasalubong.
*Cassavalicious is the brand
that sells cassava in malls
and created a much
attractive packaging for
the local budin of Tayabas.
LONGGANISANG LUCBAN

Is a very popular garlicky and

slightly sour sausage that is similar
to chorizo de bilbao, the famous
garlic sausage from Spain. This
Longganisa originates from the town
of Lucban in Quezon Province,
Philippines. When you visit Lucban,
you could see locals making it and
displayed in many parts of the
town. is identified for its aromatic
and garlic smell. It is basically made
from ground pork mixed with herbs
and lots of garlic.
 PUTO BAO

A dish from Unisan and

Agdangan which became
popular through the annual
Niyogyugan Festival, puto bao is
made from glutinous rice,
similar to other Filipino
kakanins. However, its purple
color often fools people who
mistake it for an ube-derived
delicacy. The real surprise in
puto bao lies in the
caramelized shredded coconut
filling that gives this sticky
treat the sweet kick.
PANCIT HABHAB

No utensils needed: just

open your mouth and savor
all the goodness of
Lucban’s pancit habhab.
Named for the way it is
eaten, pancit habhab is
made from dried miki
noodles and topped with
pork meat, liver, chorizo de
bilbao, and sautéed
vegetables, served warm
on a banana leaf in true
Pinoy fashion.
 MINUKMOK
Long before romantic
relationships were via Tinder,
young couples from Quezon had
to devise clever ways to spend
some time with each other with
the approval of the woman’s
strict parents. Men would ask
women to make minukmok, a
traditional delicacy made from
pounded saging saba, sugar,
margarine, peanut butter, and
even alangan (young coconut meat). The pounding of the saging
saba, which was a bonding moment for the couple, also carries
superstition. It is believed that the quality of the minukmok—
whether its fine or clumpy—determines the course the
relationship will take.