Archive for October, 2005

Dimiao

Because of the lack of records from the time of the Spanish rule to the late 19th century, there have been no accurate information regarding the time and manner of the establishment of the town.

However, some say that long before the blood compact between Legaspi and Sikatuna in 1565, there were already savage inhabitants called “Lo-og”. Read more…

Lila

Stories or tales have it that when some Augustinian Recollect missionaries passed the place on their way to Dimiao, not only did they pass a wide tract of rice fields on a narrow plain along the coast, but also saw a good number of water plants blooming with flowers growing on the surface of a [...]

Loay

The town name Loay originated from the pliable and useful vine, “oway” which grew in abundance in the ancient village. The reason for the addition of the “L” in the name was probably because of the erroneous pronunciation of the Spanish colonizers.

Alburquerque

A woman was the forefront in the creation of the town of Alburquerque. Her name was Dona Mariona Irag. One of the earliest residents of Segunto, Dona Mariona mastered the Spanish language and she became the teacher of the locality. The land where the school, the convent and the church was built was owned by [...]