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## History of Ibaan ### Pastoral Council - Mrs. Noniluna Panganiban - Ms. Lucing Magtibay - Mrs. Petra Baes-Mataas - Ms. Esperanza Villanueva ### An Essay on Saint James (Santiago Apostol) **Spain's Patron Saint, Symbol of Castilian Courage, Hope, Faith and Devotion** **Written by Miguel M. Me...

## History of Ibaan ### Pastoral Council - Mrs. Noniluna Panganiban - Ms. Lucing Magtibay - Mrs. Petra Baes-Mataas - Ms. Esperanza Villanueva ### An Essay on Saint James (Santiago Apostol) **Spain's Patron Saint, Symbol of Castilian Courage, Hope, Faith and Devotion** **Written by Miguel M. Mercado and published in Philippine Herald, July 25, 1930** Mellowed by the centuries, the name Saint James (Santiago Apostol), patron saint of Spain, stands as its faith and devotion, in the heart of the dust of conflict hundreds of years ago in Spain that wrought great changes in the history of continental Europe. Saint James was the first apostle of the Lord Jesus to launch the principles and tenets of the Christian Church against the barbarian walls of magnificent Zaragoza, key city of old Spain, and made this country what it is today. The memory of old Spain intrigues the imagination. Think of guitars strummed caressingly under balconies on moonlit nights, raven-haired, dark-eyed Andalucian senoritas, castanets, imperturbable duennas and dashing caballeros when you read or hear something about this country. Then of course of Spain's history, part of which have passed into undying legends and traditions of that Champion of Spain for example, the Cid Rodrigo pias de Rivar, immortalized by Washington Irving in his *Alhambra* tales who in the Middle Ages saved Spain from the invading hordes of Moslems and more from Mohammedanism which these infidels propagated in every country they visited. But reviewing all these with a passing glance, as the thought of Spain invariably brings about these wonderful things which we have heard so much about, let us now dwell particularly on Saint James (Santiago Apostol), martyr saint of Spain in whose honor the Spanish nation dedicate this particular day once a year, a religious tradition that is held simultaneously in several places in the world where St. James is the patron saint, as well, including my hometown of Ibaan, Batangas. Santiago Apostol was the son of Zebedee and Salome, a poor couple who lived during the time of Christ. Together with his brother, John the Evangelist, Santiago used to go to the mountains and dream of things that he know would someday come true. That particular sultry afternoon when he and John lay in the cool of a shady palm tree, there passed a man followed by several people. The attitude of these people was one of respect and humility. The stranger looked at the two brothers smiled at them and asked softly, "would'st thou follow me?" And thus without any second thought, the two brothers became the first disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. They followed him wherever he went, were witnesses to the numerous miracles that he performed. According to old traditions, they were only ones present at the healing of the mother of St. Peter. The poor woman was so afflicted in the body with a certain disease which no doctors of the time could cure, that her son, Peter had given up all hope of becoming well again. Thus when the Lord came and cured his mother, Peter became another disciple and together with St. James and John, followed Jesus in his every wanderings. There was a merciless point in Saint James' character, however when the inhabitants of a certain place refused to heed the teachings of the Lord, he asked Jesus to let fire fall down from heaven and devour said people. The Lord just smiled at him and all the bitterness went out of his heart. His mother, in the meanwhile, hearing of the favor her sons were enjoying hastened to Jesus Christ while he was stopping at a village inn, in the course of his wanderings, and on her knees asked that when her two sons, James and John died, he would place them by his side, one on the left and the other on the right. Jesus smiled beamingly at her and said, addressing the two, "Art thou willing to drink from the chalice of pain with me?" The brothers answered meekly, "Yes, Lord, we are ready." And thus, when on that fateful day, amidst the rumble of thunder and the flash of lightning the Lord with a sigh gave up His ghost, James, sick at heart decided that it was to preach the things He had taught them. ### The Illustrious Ilustre Brothers of Ibaan **Don Mateo Ilustre y Saez (1861-1911)** - Born in Ibaan on September 21, 1861 - Second child of "Cabisang" Nicolas Ilustre and Narcisa Saez - Married Dna. Lucia Dean of Quiapo, Manila - Appointed "Teniente Cabeza" (Municipal Councilman) in 1900 by General Malvar - Appointed Justice of the Peace of Ibaan by Civil Governor William H. Taft in 1902 - Elected Municipal President of Ibaan in 1907 - Constructed a beautiful bandstand in the plaza - Organized a band concert every Sunday evening **Don Lorenzo Ilustre y Saez (1892-1922)** - Highly regarded as the musical genius of Batangas - Served in the Spanish Army as a band conductor - Led the regimental band at the bandstand with the "Guardia Civil" - Led the "Guardia Civil" as Major after the Philippine-American War - Organized the band and was an accomplished piano player - Composed many musical works: "Salubong", "Harana sa Kapatid", "Ang Batang Ibaan", "Ang Saril at ang Bayan", "Hommage a la Revolution" and a "Tribute to the Patriotism of the people of Batangas", "Estrangeto sa Hawaii", "Recuerdos de mi Acto Patriotico Sagrado", "Un Romance Musical", "Ang Aking "Awit", "Huling Balita" and "Ang Tanging Pangarap", among others. - Taught music to his children and grandchildren. ### The Native Delicacies of Ibaan - **Tamales Ibaan**: Similar to suman with glutinous rice, ground roasted peanuts, chicken stock, garlic, onions, cooked pork and chicken adobo, - **Patong Ince**: Powder "Puted", - **Suman sa Lagia**: Made with glutinous rice in lye water, wrapped in banana leaves, - **Minatamis**: Sweetened fruit desserts such as kalamias, sampalok, bayabas and santol - **Kutsinta**: Tasty dessert, - **Tiping**: Special recipe, - **Lisa**: Another special recipe - **Tinapa Owil**: Smoked fish, - **Pindot**: Ground roasted peanuts, - **Tinutong**: Roasted peanuts, - **Nilupak**: Boiled steamed root crops. ### The Ibaan Tree Known locally as: - Baghegutut - Kbangkil - Biă - Ida - Pampagindi - Dis - Karamai karmai - Layven - Pik - Porss - Small, smooth, deciduous tree, 4-9 meters in height. - Bears nodules in the axils of the fallen leaves. - Unequally pinnate leaves, 20-40 centimeters long. - Alternate, entire, oblong ovate, 2-7 centimeters long leaflets, - Pink, small, crowded, many flowered fascicles along the racemes. - Male and female flowers on separate plants. - Fleshy, edible, greenish white, rounded fruit, 1-1.5 centimeters in diameter. - Hard, bony, 6 or 8 grooved, 3 or 4 celled stone. ### Places of Interest - **Natural Bridge**: in Balanga barrio - arch bored through by nature about 2 ½ kilometers from the Poblacion is about 5 meters high and 6 meters wide. - **Bukal**: A natural swimming pool on the side of the natural bridge, about 20 meters in circumference. - **Sabang Bridge**: On the road from Ibaan to Batangas City - originally constructed in 1913 - measures 105 feet high from the floor of the bridge to the level of the water. - **River Port of Sabang**: Junction of Malaking Ilog and Bago River. - **Tinga Falls**: Breathtaking view. - **Natural Wall**: In Salaban Barrio - deep, straight cut from a precipice by nature. - **Natural Cotta**: A large cave found at the base of the natural wall, where families entrenched themselves during the 1902 "zona" ### The Religious Leaders of Ibaan - Petrona Villamin, also known as Tandang Tonang. - Andrea Baca - Kontana Valdez - Amato Buendia - Agapito Pasia - President ng Pansimbang Gabi, Venancio Suarez - Remegio de Castro - Dr. Armando Suarez - Teofilo Buendia - Pedro Guerra - President of the Ibaam Parish Council from 1971 to-date. - Miguel M. Mercado - Rev. Father Ernesto Fornaca - Pedro Guerra - Felix Reyes - Maria B. Lim - Domingo Mapalad ### The Heroines of Ibaan - Carmen Torralba: A nurse at the Philippine General Hospital who suffered a first degree burn in her arms due to the bombing of the Japanese plains in 1942. - Miss Magdalena Buendia: Sacrificed herself because of her devotion to duty. She was suffering from cancer and she died soon after. - Mrs Mercedes Ramos Morales: Retired from teaching after 30 years, suffering from breast cancer and died. - Mrs Agustina Pastor-Panganiban: Became sick after retiring from teaching and died. - Mrs Teofista I. Ilustre: Became sick and died during her masters degree. - Miss Luciana Caringal: Suffered from lung disease and died while in the service. ### The Origin of the Names of the Barangays of Ibaan - **Bago**: From the name of a small tree having very smooth leaves used to cook fish or vegetables. - **Balanga**: From the word "banga" or "balang". - **Bungahan**: From plentiful fruit-bearing trees. - **Calamias**: From the word "Calamias". - **Catandala**: From "katang" and "dala". - **coliat**: From the tall, strong tree. - **Dayapan**: From the word "dayap". - **Lapu-Lapu**: Named after the brave and courageous leader in Mactan, Cebu. - **Lucsuhin**: People had to jump or hop from one bolder to another to avoid getting wet. - **Mabalor**: Named after the white birds called "balud" or "balor". - **Malainin**: From the people who ate their rice before it was fully cooked. - **Matala**: From the word "talatalaan", a type of plant whose dried leaves are mixed with tobacco leaves. - **Munting-Tubig**: From the word "Munting-Tubig". - **Palindan**: From the word "palindan". ### The Flores de Mayo - One of the most recognized devotions to the Blessed Mother during the month of May. - Celebrated not only in Ibaan, but all throughout the nation. - The "Santacruzan" marks the end of the celebration. - It is a very significant and meaningful celebration in the church history. - The municipal government and the church unite in honoring this feast in honor of the Blessed Mother. ### The Dagit - A very significant tradition in Ibaan. - Represents a tribute to the Risen Lord. - Takes place after the early Mass at dawn and the procession. - Depicts a day of rejoicing by HIS Son for the Blessed Mother - It is usually done in the Galileya. ### Ibaan's Cultural and Religious Traditions - **The Pasion and the Santa Cruzada**: The chanting of the Lord's Passion in a book of verses called Pasion. - **The Penitential Procession**: Held every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 am as a form of devotion to the Blessed Mother. ### The Arrival in Ibaan of the Oblates of Saint Joseph - The Oblates of Saint Joseph founded by Father Joseph Marello on March 14, 1878. - The first group of priests of the Oblates of Saint Joseph arrived in Ibaan in 1915. - Father Eugenio Gherlone, OSJ was the first parish priest. - Father Guido Coletti renovated the church in 1947 after an earthquake. - The new altar and dome on the cover of the commemorative program book were completed during the tenure of Father Ronulfo Alkonga. - Italian and Filipino priests from the Oblates of St. Joseph have continued the good works of the foreign missionary priests who headed the Ibaan parish ever since. ### Saint James the Apostle, The Patron Saint of Ibaan - Older brother of St. John the Evangelist and sons of Zebedee and Salome. - The apostles of Jesus Christ and were called "boanerges" or "sons of thunder." - Witnessed three great miracles of Jesus: the raising from the dead of the daughter of Jairus, Jesus' transfiguration in Mount Tabor, and HIS agony in the Garden of Gethsemani. - Portrayed as a soldier riding a white horse. - The patron saint of Spain. - His relics can be found in Compostela, Spain. ### History of Saint James Academy - Founded in 1947 - Originally known as Ibaan High School - Major Ricardo Bonilla and Dr. Macario Medrano were the first administrators. - The first floor of the convent was used as a classroom. - The school built more classrooms in front of the church, now the present site of a private bank, Bangko Kabayan. - The Oblates of St. Joseph took ownership of the school in 1955. - The first elementary school opened in 1992. ### Ibaan's Firsts - **First Doctor of Medicine**: Dr. Anacleto M. Quinio - **First Nurse**: Dr. Rosario Ramos - **First Pharmacist**: Mrs. Trinidad S. Mercado - **First Bachelor of Science in Education Graduate**: Miss. Avelina M. Guerra - **First Mayor**: Mr. Miguel Mercado y Mariño - **First Vice-Mayor**: Mr. Andres Ilustre - **First Bachelor of Science In Commerce Graduate**: Judge Gregorio P. Perez - **First Priest**: Father Rafael Macatangay - **First Officer in the U.S. Army**: Mr. Juanito R. Macatangay - **First Officer in the U.S. Air Force**: Patrick Vincent "Ricky" Reyes - **First to serve and retire from the U.S. Navy**: Mr. David Reyes - **First Certified Public Accountant: **Mr. Bienvenido R. Medrano - **First Engineer/Architect**: Engr. William Ilustre - **First Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Graduate**: Mrs. Petra B. Magtaas - **First Graduate of Harvard University**: Joven D. Reyes - **First Graduate of De La Salle College**: Augusto "Gus"Mercado - **First to Teach at De La Salle University**: Manolito Sulit and Ciriaco Torralba - **First to Teach at The University of the East**: Engineer Jose "Pepe" Mercado - **First Webmaster**: Warly Guerra - **First Municipal Health Officer**: Don Jose Mercado-Zaraspe - **First Midwife** : Mrs. Rosita Chavez-Alcover - **First Lady Physician**: Dr. Leonila Aguila-Ante - **First Basketball Player to Play in the PBA League**: Danilo Tejada ### Ibaan War Heroes - Moses Aguilera - Domingo Anonuevo - Venus Banawa - Juan Bathan - Sotero Bathan - Virgilio Barte - Victorino Bruel - Teofilo Buendia - Dionisio Caraet - Antonino Caringal - Feliciano Caringal - Nicolas Caringal - Feliciano Castro - Irineo Corrachea - Vicente Cuarto - Marciano Dedal - Faustino Evangelista - Jose Fortus - Eliseo Guerra - Glicerio Guerra - Jose Guerra - Sixto Guerra - Apolonio Geron - Benito Ilustre - Mauro Ilustre - Pedro Lardizabal - Juan Magadia - Gaudencio Mangubat - Felipe Mercado - Quintin Morales - Iluminado Medrano - Gaudencio Mendoza - Magno Pana - Marcelo Patena - Vicente Patena - Alejandro Pereez - Alfredo Perez - Bienvenido Perez - Dalmacio Perez - Felimon Perez - Santiago Perez - Vidal Perez - Marcelino Quinay - Alfredo Rena - Eulogio Roallos - Victor Roallos - Felix Samson - Francisco Semira - Manuel Soriano - Dionisio Tenorio - Norberto Torano - Pablo Torralba - Nazario Verano - Roman Villones - Eligio Yabyabin - Vicente Yabyabin ### The Evolution of the Ibaan Church of St. James - The first stone church was drawn by an architect named Luciano Oliver. - The attractive columns in the form of triangle pediment are at its highest peak in front. - Construction was started in 1854 and was finished in 1869. - The bell towers and church frontage were completed in 1876. - The church underwent several years of renovation in the 1980s. ### Parish Priests of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) - Bishop Manuel Grijalbo, OSA - Dn. Esteban Flores, OSA - Fr. Marcos Anton, OSA - Fr. Andres Diez, OSA - Fr. Jacinto Masankay, OSA - Fr. Martin Madlangbayan, OSA - Fr. Pedro Cuesta, OSA - Fr. Paulino Placido, OSA - Fr. Manuel Diez Gonzales, OSA - Fr. Martin Madlangbayan, OSA - Fr. Leoncio Mercado, OSA - Fr. Alvarez Calleja, OSA - Fr. Bruno Laredo, OSA - Fr. Braulio Mercado, OSA - Fr. Guillermo Cuevas, OSA - Fr. Francisco Rosales, OSA - Fr. Vicente Maril, OSA - Fr. Mariano Ilagan, OSA - Fr. Anastacio F. Cruz, OSA - Fr. Moises Santos, OSA - Fr. Anastacio Q. Cruz, OSA - Fr. Tomas Agudo, OSA (Interim) - Fr. Francisco Alvarez, OSA - Fr. Jose Alonzo - Fr. Adriano Arenas - Fr. Luciano Reyes ### Ibaan Parish Priests from Oblates of St. Joseph (1915 to present) - Fr. Eugenio Gherlone - Fr. Raymundo Esquinet - Fr. Ernesto Fornaca - Fr. Jose Visintainer - Fr. Guido Coletti - Fr. Elias May - Fr. Raymundo Tatontabon - Fr. Confantino Conti - Fr. Alfredo Piad - Fr. Napoleon Jinon - Fr. Ronulfo Alkonga - Fr. Deodoro Dawis - Fr. Domingo Manalo Jr. - Fr. Nathaniel Mariano - Fr. Jorge de Chavez - Fr. Arnel Hosenia ### The History of Ibaan - The history of Ibaan can be traced back to 1784, when Ibaan was formerly known as Barangay Matala, a part of the town of Batangas. - In 1800, Don Anacleto Montalbo appointed a tiniente to run the new settlement. - In 1804, Don Francisco Mercado along with Rafael Jose Ramirez and Fr. Manuel Rodriguez, agreed to establish the first seat of the municipal government in the poblacion. - In 1832, Ibaan was formally separated from Batangas town and granted its own jurisdiction. - The town of Ibaan has been known as the home of the "kulambo" (mosquito net) because the production and trading of the product has been one of the most profitable businesses in the town. ### The Origins of Ibaan - The word "Matala" came from the word "Talatalaan". - The place was known as "Ibaan" because of the abundance of fruit bearing trees called "Iba." - Christianity became the greatest legacy of Spain to the Ibaan people. ### Honor Roll of Ibaan War Heroes - Moses Aguilera - Domingo Anonuevo - Venus Banawa - Juan Bathan - Sotero Bathan - Virgilio Barte - Victorino Bruel - Teofilo Buendia - Dionisio Caraet - Antonino Caringal - Feliciano Caringal - Nicolas Caringal - Feliciano Castro - Irineo Corrachea - Vicente Cuarto - Marciano Dedal - Faustino Evangelista - Jose Fortus - Eliseo Guerra - Glicerio Guerra - Jose Guerra - Sixto Guerra - Apolonio Geron - Benito Ilustre - Mauro Ilustre - Pedro Lardizabal - Juan Magadia - Gaudencio Mangubat - Felipe Mercado - Quintin Morales - Iluminado Medrano - Gaudencio Mendoza - Magno Pana - Marcelo Patena - Vicente Patena - Alejandro Pereez - Alfredo Perez - Bienvenido Perez - Dalmacio Perez - Felimon Perez - Santiago Perez - Vidal Perez - Marcelino Quinay - Alfredo Rena - Eulogio Roallos - Victor Roallos - Felix Samson - Francisco Semira - Manuel Soriano - Dionisio Tenorio - Norberto Torano - Pablo Torralba - Nazario Verano - Roman Villones - Eligio Yabyabin - Vicente Yabyabin ### Post-War Ibaan - The town started gradual progress and development through the efforts of its people. - The Ibaan High School was established in 1947, which later became St. James Academy. - Talaibon Barangay High School was initiated through the efforts of Barangay Capt. Rolando Reyes and Dr. Maria B. Lim. - There are 20 elementary schools and four high schools in Ibaan. ### First Doctor of Medicine - Dr. Anacleto M. Quinio - Served for many years in the Culion Leper Colony as a missionary doctor. - Considered one of the best doctors Ibaan ever had. ### First Nurse - Dr. Rosario Ramos - Became Chief Nurse in a big hospital in Manila. ### First Pharmacist - Mrs. Trinidad S. Mercado - Established a large drug store in San Pablo, Laguna and put up the first drug store in Ibaan. ### First Bachelor of Science in Education Graduate - Miss Avelina M. Guerra - Taught in several provinces of the Philippines. - Was also an accomplished pianist. ### First Mayor - Mr. Miguel Mercado y Mariño - The first elected mayor under the Commonwealth. ### First Vice-Mayor - Mr.Andres Ilustre ### First Bachelor of Science In Commerce Graduate - Judge Gregorio P. Perez ### First Priest - Father Rafael Macatangay ### First Officer in the U.S. Army - Mr. Juanito R. Macatangay ### First Officer in the U.S. Air Force - Patrick Vincent "Ricky" Reyes ### First to serve and retire from the U.S. Navy - Mr. David Reyes ### First Certified Public Accountant - Mr. Bienvenido R. Medrano ### First Engineer/Architect - Engr. William Ilustre ### First Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Graduate - Mrs. Petra B. Magtaas ### First Graduate of Harvard University - Joven D. Reyes ### First Graduate of De La Salle College - Augusto "Gus" Mercado ### First to Teach at De La Salle University - Manolito Sulit - Ciriaco Torralba ### First to Teach at The University of the East - Engineer Jose "Pepe" Mercado ### First Webmaster - Warly Guerra ### First Municipal Health Officer - Don Jose Mercado-Zaraspe ### First Midwife - Mrs. Rosita Chavez-Alcover ### First Lady Physician - Dr. Leonila Aguila-Ante ### First Basketball Player to Play in the PBA League - Danilo Tejada ### Government Leaders of Ibaan - Bernardo Rafael - Alfonso Vilela - Valentin Arias - Julian Arias - Juan Caringal - Bernabe Rojas - Geronimo Montalbo - Carlos Suarez - Saturnino de los Reyes - Melecio Guerra - Cristobal Tejada - Florentino Guerra - Antonio Rojas - Gabriel Gambo - Tomas Guerra - Juan Portugal - Lucas Medrano - Clemente Torralba - Cenon Caringal - Gelacio Aleta - Melecio Guerra - Mariano Pana - Vicente Villamin - Mariano Hernandez - Fabiano Reyes - Gervacio Bago - Marcos de los Reyes - Geronimo Montalbo - Roman Caringal - Anastacio Medrano - Baltazar Caringal - Roman Caringal - Herminigildo Duarte - Mariano Valdez - Angel Perez - Saturnino Ramos - Rafael Reyes - Severino Mercado - Roman Bruel - Vicente Rojas - Cervacio Beltran - Celedonio Reyes - Domingo Yabyabin - Justo Suarez - Juan Eleosida - Baltazar Ramirez - Mateo Ilustre - Isabelo Guerra (first elected town head) - Juan Macatangay - Francisco Quirino - Mateo Ilustre - Juan Macatangay - Saturnino Lopez - Joaquin Trillanes - Martin Montalbo - Antonio Yabyabin - Cayetano de Castro - Juan Macatangay ### The Origins of Ibaan - The word "Matala" came from the word "Talatalaan". - The settlement was known as "Ibaan" because of the abundance of fruit-bearing trees. - Christianity became the greatest legacy of Spain to the Ibaan People. - The term "Principalia" was used to describe the basic form of government under the Spanish rule. - In 1887, a Justice of the Peace was appointed. - The Filipinos declared their independence from Spain in 1898, but the First Republic run by the Filipinos did not last long. - The Americans took control of the Philippines after the Treaty of Paris. - The Americans exercised better relations with the community than their Spanish predecessors. - An electoral system was introduced in 1902. - Public schools were established and the first teachers were Mrs. Dolores Marino Guerra and Mr. Joaquin Trillanes. - The first head of the town was Don Isabelo Guerra. ### The History of Ibaan - The history of Ibaan can be traced back to the year 1784, when Ibaan was formally known as Barangay Matala, a part of the town of Batangas. - In 1800, Don Anacleto Montalbo appointed a tiniente to run the new settlement. - In 1804, Don Francisco Mercado along with Rafael Jose Ramirez and Fr. Manuel Rodriguez, agreed to establish the first seat of the municipal government in the poblacion. - The settlement had a chapel and convent but were destroyed by fire in 1800. - In 1804, Don Francisco Mercado along with Rafael Jose Ramirez and Fr. Manuel Rodriguez, agreed to establish the first seat of the municipal government in the poblacion. - In 1832, Ibaan became formally separated from Batangas town and granted its own jurisdiction. - The town of Ibaan has been known as the home of the "kulambo" (mosquito net) because the production and trading of the product has been one of the most profitable businesses in the town. ### The Origins of Ibaan - The word "Matala" came from the word "Talatalaan." - The settlement was known as "Ibaan" because of the abundance of fruit-bearing trees called "Iba". - Christianity became the greatest legacy of Spain to the Ibaan people. ### Honor Roll of Ibaan War Heroes - Moses Aguilera - Domingo Anonuevo - Venus Banawa - Juan Bathan - Sotero Bathan - Virgilio Barte - Victorino Bruel - Teofilo Buendia - Dionisio Caraet - Antonino Caringal - Feliciano Caringal - Nicolas Caringal - Feliciano Castro - Irineo Corrachea - Vicente Cuarto - Marciano Dedal - Faustino Evangelista - Jose Fortus - Eliseo Guerra - Glicerio Guerra - Jose Guerra - Sixto Guerra - Apolonio Geron - Benito Ilustre - Mauro Ilustre - Pedro Lardizabal - Juan Magadia - Gaudencio Mangubat - Felipe Mercado - Quintin Morales - Iluminado Medrano - Gaudencio Mendoza - Magno Pana - Marcelo Patena - Vicente Patena - Alejandro Pereez - Alfredo Perez - Bienvenido Perez - Dalmacio Perez - Felimon Perez - Santiago Perez - Vidal Perez - Marcelino Quinay - Alfredo Rena - Eulogio Roallos - Victor Roallos - Felix Samson - Francisco Semira - Manuel Soriano - Dionisio Tenorio - Norberto Torano - Pablo Torralba - Nazario Verano - Roman Villones - Eligio Yabyabin - Vicente Yabyabin ### Post-War Ibaan - The town started gradual progress and development through the efforts of its people. - The Ibaan High School was established in 1947, which later became St. James Academy. - Talaibon Barangay High School was initiated through the efforts of Barangay Capt. Rolando Reyes and Dr. Maria B. Lim. - There are 20 elementary schools and four high schools in Ibaan. ### First Doctor of Medicine - Dr. Anacleto M. Quinio - Served for many years in the Culion Leper Colony as a missionary doctor. - Considered one of the best doctors Ibaan ever had. ### First Nurse - Dr. Rosario Ramos - Became Chief Nurse in a big hospital in Manila. ### First Pharmacist - Mrs. Trinidad S. Mercado - Established a large drug store in San Pablo, Laguna and put up the first drug store in Ibaan. ### First Bachelor of Science in Education Graduate - Miss Avelina M. Guerra - Taught in several provinces of the Philippines. - Was also an accomplished pianist. ### First Mayor - Mr. Miguel Mercado y Mariño - The first elected mayor under the Commonwealth. ### First Vice-Mayor - Mr.Andres Ilustre ### First Bachelor of Science In Commerce Graduate - Judge Gregorio P. Perez ### First Priest - Father Rafael Macatangay ### First Officer in the U.S. Army - Mr. Juanito R. Macatangay ### First Officer in the U.S. Air Force - Patrick Vincent "Ricky" Reyes ### First to serve and retire from the U.S. Navy - Mr. David Reyes ### First Certified Public Accountant: - Mr. Bienvenido R. Medrano ### First Engineer/Architect - Engr. William Ilustre ### First Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Graduate - Mrs. Petra B. Magtaas ### First Graduate of Harvard University - Joven D. Reyes ### First Graduate of De La Salle College - Augusto "Gus"Mercado ### First to Teach at De La Salle University - Manolito Sulit - Ciriaco Torralba ### First to Teach at The University of the East - Engineer Jose "Pepe" Mercado ### First Webmaster - Warly Guerra ### First Municipal Health Officer - Don Jose Mercado-Zaraspe ### First Midwife - Mrs. Rosita Chavez-Alcover ### First Lady Physician - Dr. Leonila Aguila-Ante ### First Basketball Player to Play in the PBA League - Danilo Tejada ### Government Leaders of Ibaan - Bernardo Rafael - Alfonso Vilela - Valentin Arias - Julian Arias - Juan Caringal - Bernabe Rojas - Geronimo Montalbo - Carlos Suarez - Saturnino de los Reyes - Melecio Guerra - Cristobal Tejada - Florentino Guerra - Antonio Rojas - Gabriel Gambo - Tomas Guerra - Juan Portugal - Lucas Medrano - Clemente Torralba - Cenon Caringal - Gelacio Aleta - Melecio Guerra - Mariano Pana - Vicente Villamin - Mariano Hernandez - Fabiano Reyes - Gervacio Bago - Marcos de los Reyes - Geronimo Montalbo - Roman Caringal - Anastacio Medrano - Baltazar Caringal - Roman Caringal - Herminigildo Duarte - Mariano Valdez - Angel Perez - Saturnino Ramos - Rafael Reyes - Severino Mercado - Roman Bruel - Vicente Rojas - Cervacio Beltran - Celedonio Reyes - Domingo Yabyabin - Justo Suarez - Juan Eleosida - Baltazar Ramirez - Mateo Ilustre - Isabelo Guerra (first elected town head) - Juan Macatangay - Francisco Quirino - Mateo Ilustre - Juan Macatangay - Saturnino Lopez - Joaquin Trillanes - Martin Montalbo - Antonio Yabyabin - Cayetano de Castro - Juan Macatangay ### The Origins of Ibaan - The word "Matala" came from the word "Talatalaan." - The settlement was known as "Ibaan" because of the abundance of fruit-bearing trees called "Iba". - Christianity became the greatest legacy of Spain to the Ibaan People. - The term "Principalia" was used to describe the basic form of government under the Spanish rule. - In 1887, a Justice of the Peace was appointed. - The Filipinos declared their independence from Spain in 1898, but the First Republic run by the Filipinos did not last long. - The Americans took control of the Philippines after the Treaty of Paris. - The Americans exercised better relations with the community than their Spanish predecessors. - An electoral system was introduced in 1902. - Public schools were established and the first teachers were Mrs. Dolores Marino Guerra and Mr. Joaquin Trillanes. - The first head of the town was Don Isabelo Guerra. ### The History of Ibaan - The history of Ibaan can be traced back to the year 1784, when Ibaan was formerly known as Barangay Matala, a part of the town of Batangas. - In 1800, Don Anacleto Montalbo appointed a tiniente to run the new settlement. - In 1804, Don Francisco Mercado along with Rafael Jose Ramirez and Fr. Manuel Rodriguez, agreed to establish the first seat of the municipal government in the poblacion. - The settlement had a chapel and convent, but were destroyed by a fire in 1800. - In 1804, Don Francisco Mercado along with Rafael Jose Ramirez and Fr. Manuel Rodriguez, agreed to establish the first seat of the municipal government in the poblacion. - In 1832, Ibaan became formally separated from Batangas town and granted its own jurisdiction. - The town of Ibaan has been known as the home of the "kulambo" (mosquito net) because the production and trading of the product has been one of the most profitable businesses in the town. ### The Origins of Ibaan - The word "Matala" came from the word "Talatalaan". - The settlement was known as "Ibaan" because of the abundance of fruit-bearing trees, "Iba". - Christianity became the greatest legacy of Spain to the Ibaan people. ### Honor Roll of Ibaan War Heroes - Moses Aguilera - Domingo Anonuevo - Venus Banawa - Juan Bathan - Sotero Bathan - Virgilio Barte - Victorino Bruel - Teofilo Buendia - Dionisio Caraet - Antonino Caringal - Feliciano Caringal - Nicolas Caringal - Feliciano Castro - Irineo Corrachea - Vicente Cuarto - Marciano Dedal - Faustino Evangelista - Jose Fortus - Eliseo Guerra - Glicerio Guerra - Jose Guerra - Sixto Guerra - Apolonio Geron - Benito Ilustre - Mauro Ilustre - Pedro Lardizabal - Juan Magadia - Gaudencio Mangubat - Felipe Mercado - Quintin Morales - Iluminado Medrano - Gaudencio Mendoza - Magno Pana - Marcelo Patena - Vicente Patena - Alejandro Pereez - Alfredo Perez - Bienvenido Perez - Dalmacio Perez - Felimon Perez - Santiago Perez - Vidal Perez - Marcelino Quinay - Alfredo Rena - Eulogio Roallos - Victor Roallos - Felix Samson - Francisco