Rizal & Quezon Provinces
RIZAL PROVINCE
The province of Rizal was created on June 11, 1901 from the old provinces of Manila and the district of Morong. The territory thus formed was truncated November 8, 1975 when 12 of its towns were incorporated into the new Metro Manila area. This left Rizal province with the cities of San Mateo, Montalban, Cainta, Taytay, Angono, Antipolo, Binangonan, Teresa, Morong, Cardona, Tanay, Pililia and JalaJala. Some places, such as Makati, which were stripped from Rizal have agitated for a reunion.
Among points of interest is the artist colony and galleries where works of Blanco, Francisco, Miranda, Manansala, Pacheco etc. are displayed. There are the twin falls of Daranak and Batlag as well as old churches in Morong and Tanay.
Expat, Jan, 4, 1991
Article by Lea R. Ducay
"'Rizal is consideredas the cradle of the arts in the entire country,' declared Gov. Reynaldo R. San Juan during the recently concluded Rizal Arts Festival held at the Rizal Provincial Capitol. And no one disputed his statement.
The province is the home of national artists like painters Carlos v. "Botong" Francisco and Vicente S. Manansala and Professor Lucio D. San Pedro, a musician. As an artist's haven, the province has several galeries and art shrine. The Blanco Family Museum in Angono town features a collection of Jose V. Blanco's workds, including those of his wife and their seven children. The gallery of one of the best regional artists in The Country today. Nemesio R. Miranda Jr., can also be found in Angono. He gained national prominence when he was commissioned by Jaime Cardinal Sin to paint a mural for Our Lady of Edsa Shrine.
In the town of Morong,you can find the gallery of Rafael G. Pacheco, visual artist uses only his bare fingers, knuckles and palms in creating his artworks, and has been known to finish his works in 20 minutes. At San Carlos, Binangonan is the Manansala Shrine where the works of national artist Vicente S. Manansala can be found.
Governor San Juan also said that the provincial government of Rizal has plans to build an Arts and Crafts Center to further enhance the growth of arts in the province. The proposed 10hectare arts center, he explained, will have picnic groves, floral gardens, ampitheater, restaurants, swimming pool, trade centers and art studios. The realization of this proposed project will certainly help young budding artist in the province.
And because most artists successfully capture scenic wonders and rural living on canvas, it could be said that the province's natural beauty has helped in nurturing the artistic talents of the Rizalenos.
Natural attractions and countryside sceneries can be found in this province named after the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
In Tanay town, you will find the 14meter high Daranak Falls. A short walk over the top of Daranak are smaller, cascading streams known as Batlag Falls, Then there's the J.E. Youth Camp sitting atop the mountain of Tanay. It has firstclass hotel accommodations, wide camping grounds, swimming pool and recreation rooms. This 20hectare complex has rolling hills ideal for horseback riding of hiking.
Another attraction is the Hinulugang Taktak in Antipolo town. Declared as a national park, the place is ideal for swimming and family outings. You will also find one of the finest golf courses in this town the Valley Golf and Country Club. Its rolling hills and firstclass facilities have attracted golf enthusiasts from Europe and Japan.
In Rodriguez town, is Wawa Dam, an enchanting environs are caves and a Japanese shrine.
How to get there
Rizal is located at the eastern part of Metro Manila. Jeepneys and buses ply regularly to different towns of Rizal via the Ortigas Avenue Extension or Sumulong highway. Visitors can also take tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars), a popular mode of transport within the towns."
Places of Interest
Tanay Church in Tanay, Rizal 8km (5mi) east of Morong; built in the 18th century, figure of Christ similar to the 'Black Nazareth' of Quiapo Church, Manila
San Geronimo Church in Morong, 8km (5mi) west of Tanay; its facade is an example of typical baroque architecture
Quezon Province
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