Liliw, Philippines: History and Economy

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What is Liliw known for?

  • Construction materials
  • Textile production
  • Tsinelas and shoe industries (correct)
  • Toy manufacturing

What bird's name is associated with the origin of Liliw?

  • Parrot
  • Sparrow
  • Crow (correct)
  • Eagle

What event led to the restoration of the name 'Liliw' in 1965?

  • Resolution No. 8-S-65 by municipal council (correct)
  • Change in national policy
  • Local festival celebration
  • New local government election

Which industry in Liliw utilizes abaka?

<p>Slippers and shoes production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which rule was the name 'Lilio' used for the town?

<p>American rule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Liliw, Philippines: Location and Economy

  • Liliw is a town in Laguna, Philippines, located at the foot of Mount Banahaw and behind Quezon.
  • Liliw is known for its "tsinelas" (slippers) and shoe industries, which use abaka.
  • The town's economy also includes cottage industries like shoemaking, uraro biscuits, and lambanog distilleries.

Liliw, Philippines: Naming Origins

  • Liliw's name originates from a bird.
  • In 1571, Gat Tayaw and his followers erected a bamboo pole to determine the town's name.
  • The first bird to land on the pole would name the town.
  • A crow initially landed, but was deemed unsuitable.
  • A beautiful bird singing "Liw, Liw, Liw" landed on the pole, giving the town its name.

Liliw, Philippines: Name Changes

  • Despite being called "Liliw" during the Spanish colonial period, the name changed to "Lilio" under American rule.
  • To resolve pronunciation and spelling confusion, on June 11, 1965, the municipal council officially restored the name to "Liliw" (Resolution No. 8-S-65).

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