Lucban, officially the Municipality of Lucban ( tgl, Bayan ng Lukban), is a 2nd class
municipality
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in the
province
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of
Quezon
Quezon, officially the Province of Quezon ( tl, Lalawigan ng Quezon), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon. Kalilayan was the first known name of the province. It was later renamed Tayabas. In honor of the ...
,
Philippines
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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people.
Lucban is dubbed as the Art Capital, Dance Capital and Rice Capital of Quezon province. It is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through
Rizal Province
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, via
Manila East Road
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or via the
South Luzon Expressway
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with approximately 2-3 hours drive.
The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 19 in honor of
San Isidro Labrador
Isidore the Labourer, also known as Isidore the Farmer ( es, San Isidro Labrador) (c. 1070 – May 15, 1130), was a Spanish farmworker known for his piety toward the poor and animals. He is the Catholic patron saint of farmers and of Madrid, ...
and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of Quezon, Province.
Etymology
Legend - poetically in
Ode to Lucban - has it the town derives its name from the ''lukbán'' or
pomelo
The pomelo ( ), ''Citrus maxima'', is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. It is a natural, non-hybrid, citrus fruit, native to Southeast Asia. Similar in taste to a sweet grapefr ...
tree. Three hunters from neighbouring
Majayjay
Majayjay, officially the Municipality of Majayjay ( tgl, Bayan ng Majayjay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,893 people.
It is located at the foot of M ...
— namely Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba and Lucas Mañawa— lost their way following the trail of wild animals at the foot of volcanic
Mount Banahaw. Resting under a tree, they saw a
crow
A crow is a bird of the genus '' Corvus'', or more broadly a synonym for all of ''Corvus''. Crows are generally black in colour. The word "crow" is used as part of the common name of many species. The related term "raven" is not pinned scientifica ...
(''uwák'') in the tree's branches, and believing this to be a bad omen, they moved to another place and rested again. Whilst in the shade of a large pomelo (''lucbán'') tree, the trio were attracted to a couple of
kingfishers
Kingfishers are a family, the Alcedinidae, of small to medium-sized, brightly colored birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania, ...
(''salacsác'') that were singing. Fascinated by the bird's plumage and rhythmic chirps, the superstitious hunters took this a sign of good fortune and thus settled in the place they named "Lucbán."
History
Second World War and Japanese Occupation
Early in the campaign, Japanese forces invaded and occupied Lucban. On December 26, 1941, Filipino and American troops defended
Barrio Piis and the attack by the Japanese shifted to the
Bataan Peninsula
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. After Japanese forces occupied the town, they built a military garrison and Japanese armed forces were stationed in Lucban. Both local guerrilla and regular troops of the
Philippine Commonwealth Army
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The Philippine Army was initially org ...
initiated attacks in Lucban from 1942 to 1945.
Sampaloc, Quezon
Sampaloc used to be the Barrio Dingin of Lucban, Quezon consisting of three sitios. It was later renamed into Sampaloc because of the presence of a large tamarind tree found in the center of the settlement during the earlier days. The name was also changed in Alfonso Trece for a time to honor the King of Spain. In 1873, Capt. Pedro Cadelina of Lucban recommended to change the barrio into a municipality but due to lack of residents, it was only made into a “visita”. “Teniente Mayores” were appointed to head the ”visita”, the first of whom was from Polilio, followed by Arcadio Veluya, Laureano Nanola, Silverio Abueva and Juan Saludades. Through the efforts of Juan Pineda, Sampaloc became a municipality in 1892. He was elected as the first Capitan. He was succeeded by Diego Gagan followed by Teofilo Daya in 1901. During Daya's term in the office, three more barrios from Mauban – Banot, Bilucao and San Bueno, became a part of Sampaloc through the efforts of Ireneo Domeo, the municipal secretary. The town was also renamed to Sampaloc during this time.
Geography
Barangays
Lucban is politically subdivided into 32
barangays
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.
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Government
Elected officials
Municipal council (2022-2025):
Culture
Pahiyas festival
![Fried Kiping Vendor](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Fried_Kiping_Vendor.jpg)
Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival every May 15 in honor of the patron saint of farmers,
St Isidore the Labourer. Beginning with a 6:00am mass at the
Lucban Church, this festival showcases a street of houses which are adorned with fruits, vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts and ''
kiping
Kiping is a traditional Filipino leaf-shaped wafer made from glutinous rice. It originates from the city of Lucban, Quezon. It is celebrated annually in the Pahiyas Festival. It can be eaten grilled or fried and can be dipped in sugar, vinega ...
'', a rice-made decoration, which afterwards can be eaten grilled or fried. The houses are judged and the best one is proclaimed the winner. Every year, tourists roam the municipality to witness the decoration of houses. Nowadays, Pahiyas Festival is a week long celebration starting every May 15.
manilatimes.net, Harvesting Pahiyas, A rice festival in the midst of a food crisis
Education
Public Research University
* Southern Luzon State University
Lucban State University (LucSU; fil, Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Timog Luzon), formerly known as Southern Luzon Polytechnic College (SLPC), is the premier, state-funded higher education institution in Quezon Province in the Philippines operatin ...
College:
* Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary
* Banahaw Technological College
Secondary Schools:
* Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban - High School
* Banahaw View Academy
* Lucban Academy
* One in Christ Church School of Lucban Inc.
* Paaralang Sekundarya ng Lucban Integrated School
* Nagsinamo National High School
* Lucban Christian School - Junior High School
Elementary Schools:
* Steadfast Love Kiddie School
* Casa Del Niño Jesus de Lucban
* Good Shepherd Diocesan School-Philippine Independent Church
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 1
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 2
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 3A
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 3B
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 4
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 5
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 6
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 7
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Maka
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-May-it Manasa
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Nagsinamo
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Nakal
* Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Piis
* Lucban Adventist Elementary School
* Lucban Christian School
Religious landmarks
* Saint Louis Bishop Parish ( Lucban Church)
* Kamay ni Hesus Shrine
Notable people
* Hermano Pule
Apolinario de la Cruz (July 22, 1815 – November 4, 1841), better known as Hermano Pule (, Spanish for "Brother Pule"; also spelled Hermano Puli), was a Filipino religious leader who founded and led the ''Cofradía de San José'' (Confratern ...
, religious leader who founded and led the ''Cofradía de San José''.
* Angel Lagdameo
Angel Nacorda Lagdameo ( la, Angelus Lagdameo; 2 August 1940 – 8 July 2022) was a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of Jaro from 9 May 2000 until 14 February 2018.
Life and career
Angel Lagdameo was born on 2 ...
, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro and former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines; ceb, Hugpong sa mga Obispo nga Katoliko sa Pilipinas;
bcl, Komperensya kan mga Obispo Katoliko kan Pilipinas; hil, Komperensya sang mga Obispo Katoliko sang Pilipinas; ilo, Kumperensya ti ...
* Tommy Abuel
Tomas "Tommy" Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an actor and lawyer from the Philippines. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in '' Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag'' (1975), and ''Karma'' (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in Dagsin ( ...
, actor
* Pauline Mendoza
Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres (born October 5, 1999), known professionally as Pauline Mendoza, is a Filipino actress. She is also known for her various roles in ''Little Nanay'' (2015), ''That's My Amboy'' (2016), ''My Love from the Star'' (20 ...
, actress and model of GMA Network
* Leo Oracion
Leo Oración (born 1974) is a Filipino mountaineer and sportsman widely recognized as the first Filipino to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 17, 2006, at the age of 32. He reached the summit at 3:30 p.m. (local time), together with 15 ...
, first Filipino mountaineer to successfully reach the Mt. Everest summit
* Adrian L. Policena, also known as Chris Tsuper
Adrian Policena (born December 7, 1979), also known as Chris Tsuper, is a multi-awarded radio disc jockey and recording artist in the Philippines. He is best known for his program ''Tambalang Balasubas at Balahura'' (with co-host Nicole Hyala) a ...
, popular radio personality
References
22. Wikipedia Chris Tsuper
Adrian Policena (born December 7, 1979), also known as Chris Tsuper, is a multi-awarded radio disc jockey and recording artist in the Philippines. He is best known for his program ''Tambalang Balasubas at Balahura'' (with co-host Nicole Hyala) a ...
External links
Lucban Profile at PhilAtlas.com
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