Baler, Aurora Book Excerpts Online @ Aurora.ph
A rather long excerpts from the book Baler, Aurora published by Sen. Edgardo J. Angara is available at the aurora.ph website.
- Baler For All Time
- Geography
- Baler and Its People
- Prehistory
- Agta / Dumagat
- Spanish Occupation
- Baler Revolt
- Start of Baler Siege
- Baler Siege (Part 1)
- Baler Siege (Part 2)
- Baler Siege Versions and Contradictions
- During The American Period
Notable read is Baler and it’s People by Mrs. Ilovita Mesina, which accounts the lineage of the current residents of Baler (70% migrants) and ends with a nostalgic longing for the Baler of old:
The onset of urbanization and technology and the fast-growing population of Baler have marred the tranquil and unhurried existence of the Balerenos. Vehicular noise replaced the sound of crickets and the night birds. Kaingeros populate the forests and do damage to the environment. Catch from the sea have become minimal. Fishermen have to venture far into the ocean to haul fish in commercial quantities. Quezon’s dream town has disappeared.
Nevertheless, Aurora is still magnificent at sunrise and during sunset. Twilight is still a joy to behold. There are still places where one can commune with nature, there the rustling wind is still music to one’s ears, the cascading waterfalls energize the mind and the spirit, and the verdant rice fields give one a feeling of security and stability.
Also, don’t miss The Siege of Baler: Versions and Contradictions by Jose Maria A. Cariño and Baler During The American Period: The Reign Of Quezon by Manuel L. Quezon III
April 18th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
seems interesting, sana magising na lang aku na mayruun na akung kopya niyan:-)
April 20th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
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April 30th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Just curious about other Balerians. Some of them are movers and shakers of Baler for years. Some were even neighbors and playmates of MLQ in parke prior to their relocation in Bagumbayan. Where did these Balerians come from?
Educators (principals/teachers) =Bautista, Sindac, Hernandez, Galban, Rubio
Politicians and businessmen = Ong, Ectubanez, Tangson, Pimentel, Lopez, Sanchez
Bankers=Suaverdez
Professionals and others = Amazona, Belen, Duaso, de Asis, Dumandal, Tolentino, Navarro, Ruidera, Guinacaran, Leander, Palmero, Farro, Rey,
If I remember correctly, somewhere in Batangbaler, it was mentioned that MLQ appointed three Balerian mayors: Mayor Guerrero for Baler; Mayor Angara for Casiguran and Mayor Bernardino for Quezon City. Where did the Bernardinos come from?
May 1st, 2008 at 1:33 am
Etcubanez nga pala (hindi Ectubanez). Sorry Docs and their brod Mayor Etcubanez.
Dagdag pa…Friginal, Avenilla, Avellaneda, Antonis, Teh, Uy, Yu, Panapanaan, Gloria, Gomez, saka iyung mga tiga Buhangin(?), Kinalapan (?) at Sabang (?). Are ay limut ku na ang mga matatanda duun. Dagdagan mu nga po , Ka Benny Sindac?
October 17th, 2008 at 7:56 am
palagay ku ay mayroong nalilimutang apelido. yun pa namang ang sabi ng marami ay pinakamarami sa baler magmula pa nuung panahon ng kastila. ay-awan ko kung bakit nakakalimutan. hulaan nga ninyo.
December 10th, 2008 at 3:26 am
mga Valenzuela? not to forget the Honorable ex Mayor David Trinidad Valenzuela he has been a remarkable Mayor too.The Molinas parang sila ang nakalimutan.
December 10th, 2008 at 9:46 am
labut gonzales,kamatis valenzuela yan ang naka limutan nyo,kalibkib carrasco