MALABON HISTORY MIDTERMS

Local History

the key to understanding the different cultures and perspectives of small communities. It presents the pat events and experiences of single communities like Malabon that live equally unique among the others

National History

can be completely read, understood, and realized when there are collective recordings of local history such as Malabon, which reflect vivid illustrations of the general course of national history

Goals of Studying Malabon Local history

The goal is to allow the students to be directly engaged in doing it

Why studying Malabon History matters

It gives the students a whole new perspective toward crucial events that took place in the community

Malabon History Teaches about the students' community

General locations and common objects in the community can follow the extensive ancestry of previous generations on the places one live

History is all around us

The historical knowledge we wish to learn is all around us

Importance of local History such as Malabon in Philippine History

It is sad to think that only few Filipinos know of their own history, while others have little to no recollection of their own heritage

Geographical Location of Malabon

Malabon City is a highly urbanized city located in Metro Manila, Philippines

CAMANAVA

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela

Region

National Capital Region (NCR)

Island

Luzon

Land Area

15.71 square kilometers

Surrounding Areas

CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Navotas, Valenzuela), Bulacan (Obando)

Early Inhabitants

Malabon, originally Tambobong, was founded as a visita (hamlet) of Tondo by the Augustinians. The early inhabitants were primarily Tagalog people.

Spanish Colonial Period

During the Spanish era, the town was divided into two sectors: one for the "mestizos" (mixed-race individuals) and another for the "naturales" (native elites)

mestizos

mixed-race individuals

naturales

native elites

gobernadorcillo

mayor for each sector, highlighting the racial divisions even among the local elites

1741-1894

This dual structure existed for 153 years (1741-1894)

Dominant Families

Notable families like the Marcelos, Sevillas, Matias, and Manapat emerged as political clans, controlling the position of gobernadorcillo

1863

The position of gobernadorcillo, originally held for one year, was extended to two years from 1863 to the end of the Spanish colonial period

Province of Tondo

Malabon was initially part of the Province of Tondo, which was later renamed Manila

1901

became a municipality of the newly created Province of Rizal, and later, part of Metro Manila

Tullahan River and other waterways

These have become polluted and subject to frequent flooding due to urbanization, industrial activity, and informal settlements along their banks

Fishing

While fishing was once a major livelihood in the area, it is now less common due to pollution and reduced water quality

Flood-prone areas

Malabon is one of the most densely populated cities in the Philippines and is prone to flooding, especially during heavy rains,

Waterway cleanup efforts

The Malabon City Environment and Natural Resources Office, in coordination with other agencies, is working to clean up creeks and rivers to prevent flooding and maintain environmental hygiene

Agricultural lands

Agricultural land along riverbanks has been replaced by industrial areas and informal settlements

Ilang-ilang flowers

The city is known for its production of ilang-ilang flower extract, which is exported

Pancit Malabon

The famous Pancit Malabon noodle dish is a culinary highlight of the city

Tambobong Origin

Malabon originated over 400 years ago as "Tambobong", a tribal domain under Rajah Soliman

Rajah Soliman

cousin of Rajah Matanda of nearby Manila area

1599

It was established as a parish in 1599

18th-19th centuries

benefited economically from its proximity to Manila in the 18th-19th centuries

1906

Was separated from Navotas as its own municipality in 1906

1975

joined Metropolitan Manila in 1975

2001

was converted to a highly urbanized city in 2001

Etymology of Tambobong

"Tambobong" originated from the numerous tambo trees growing in the area

labong

The abundant tender and edible shoots of the bamboo "labong" which was one of the original ingredients of Malabon's signature dish

Mala

because of the mud that dirtied and ruined their expensive leather shoes and exquisite long robes imported from Europe

"bon/buen"

for its restorative, fresh air and excellent cuisine

May 21, 1599

Founded by the Augustinian friars as a "Visita" or Parish of Tondo along with the town of Navotas

1768

Casa Regal de Tambobong, a tribunal building was established indicating the town's voice in legal and political affairs of the times

1888

Highlighted by the first Trambia de Bapor that plied Malabon's river system which was an efficient entry to the Northern province

June 11, 1901

Under Philippine Commission Act No. 137, Malabon was officially made a Municipality under then newly created province of Rizal

January 16, 1908

Under Act 1441 Separated Malabon from Navotas into two distinct municipalities of Rizal province

November 7, 1975

when Malabon became a part of Metro-Manila Or NCR

Philippine Commission Act No. 137

Malabon was officially made a municipality under the then newly-created province of Rizal

Philippine Commission Act No. 942

Malabon reunited with the town of Navotas

Act No. 1441

Separated Malabon from Navotas into two district municipalities of Rizal Province

Presidential Decree No. 824

Malabon became part of Metro Manila on November 7, 1975

House Bill No. 8868

"An Act converting the Municipality of Malabon into a Highly Urbanized City to be known as the City of Malabon" was approved on its Third Reading by the House of Representatives on December 8, 1999

Republic Act No. 9019

Malabon became city on April 21, 2001, 407 years after its founding

CAVADA

established in 1571

FATHER VILLACORTA (record)/Augustinian Friars general map

created in 1600

FRAY JUAN MEDINA (Biblioticahistorica Filipina)

founded in 1607

Mr. JOSE O. SANTOS (record)

started at 1670. It is said that this is the correct one based on the date of term of office of the first "Kapitan Municipal" of Malabon

Don ISABELO DELOS REYES

The town was first part of Tondo since March 21, 1599

Don AGUSTIN SALAMENTE

The first "Kapitan Municipal"