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Pila, Laguna:
"Visitors to the town of Pila, Laguna are amazed at its well preserved state. Dating back to 900 AD and founded by the Spaniards over 400 years ago, Pila retains its plaza with age-old trees, a gracious church and convent, an American period town hall building, and large stone houses around the square. Pila is cited and studied by historians from around the world as one of the few intact examples of Spanish colonial town planning."
An excerpt from The Heritage Conservation Society Columns and articles on architectural heritage and heritage conservation in the Philippines  |
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History
Pila's Cultural Heritage The Municipality of Pila was founded by Franciscan Missionaries in the year 1578, and its first name before the Spaniards came was "PAGALANGAN". The original Poblacion area was then located in the northeastern part were now the municipal building of Victoria, Laguna was constructed and also known to be the site of present town of Pila being the latter was only part of this town. The most prominent families of the town are the Relovas and Rivera who were the descendants of Filipino Portuguese blood. The town got its name "PILA" from the Franciscan Missionaries who named it after they saw the Queen of Ponso. |
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More About Laguna
Laguna, Resort Province of the Philippines, is a haven of fresh and pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls.
Pagsanjan Falls  |
