Laguna – Birthplace of the Philippine National Hero

LAGUNA

By Eugene Alvin Villar (seav) – English Wikipedia, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=626994

Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in Luzon. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country.

JOSE RIZAL

Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the country’s national hero, who was born in Calamba, Laguna.

Laguna’s natural resources are water with about 300 million gallons of underground water recharged by at least seven principal watersheds. It has Asia’s 3rd biggest lake – the Laguna de Bay – which ably supplies the Province’s fresh water resource requirements and form part of the people’s livelihood.

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Laguna is nestled in the foothills of three mountains namely, Mount Makiling, Mount Banahaw, and the Sierra Madre Range that not only provide attraction for the tourism industry and sources of many forest-based products, but also serve as stewards for the clean air that Laguna generously share. The soil is heaven for those seeking opportunities in agriculture and horticulture given its richness and fertility.

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A place blessed with natural attractions, rich cultural heritage, and inspiring centuries-old churches. The comforting breeze and inspiring sceneries of Laguna set the perfect ambience for an exhilarating numerous tourist destinations of the Province. Laguna provides both the refreshing ingredients and spectacular setting for wellness and healing the body and mind. Tourists and investors can choose from a wide array of leisure and wellness activities, striking a harmonious balance and between an active lifestyle and healthy living.

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Everything you would love to enjoy in life is in Laguna-the mountains, lakes, and rivers, waterfalls and hot springs, forests, old churches, heritage and culture, festivals and most important, the friendly Laguneños to tell you the story and show you around.

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