Pila Municipal Hall

"Reflection of Plia"
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Pila Laguna Philippines
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Pila is a third class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 46,534. Pila has a total land area of 31.2 km².

The town of Pila is site for some well-preserved houses dating back to the Spanish period as well as the old SaintAnthony of Padua Parish Church, the first Antonine church in the Philippines.

Don Felizardo Rivera, who donated his lands to the church and municipal government, is the recognized founder of Pila. He is the ancestor of prominent families in Pila surnamed Rivera, Relova, Agra and Álava.

Biyaheros!

"Malapit Na Ba Tayo?" (Are We There Yet?)
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Nagcarlan Laguna Philippines

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Bakasiyonistas on their way to Bunga Falls @ Nagcarlan Laguna Philippines 

Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They are known for their crowded seating and flamboyant decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture andart. A Sarao jeepney was exhibited at the Philippine pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair as a national image for the Filipinos.

Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

"Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery"
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
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The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is considered a national historical landmark because its underground crypt was used as a secret meeting place in 1896 by Filipino revolutionaries or Katipuneros, members of the KKK. During the Filipino-American War, Filipino patriots also used the underground cemetery to formulate their battle plans and to seek shelter. It also became a safehouse for Filipino guerillas during World War II. There is no famous hero buried here but perhaps, it is enough that we pay our respects to this place where our nameless heroes and patriots sought sanctuary.