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The first settlement of lipa

1. First settlement of Lipa

2. The written history of Lipa was said to have started with the arrival of the two Royal Bornean Datus: Datu Dumangsil and Datu Balkasusa who settled in the scenic shores of Bombon Lake (now Taal Lake) during the 10th and 12th Century A.D. From their dispersed descendants originated the early Lipeños . Because of the influence of other nations, the ancient Lipeño lifestyle was mostly through trade influenced by the Hindu, Chinese and Islamic cultures. The physical characteristics of Borneans are average in height, dark, stocky with thick lips and pug or large noses. The early Lipeños also lived in separate tribal communities that practiced their own form of justice system, law and order, birth, marriage and death rituals.

3. With the coming of the Spaniards in 1570, the early Lipeños gradually embraced Western civilization and the Christian faith. In 1605, after Marshall Gabriel de Rivera received the encomienda of Bombon, the Augustinian missionaries who came with the Spaniards made Tagbakin the first settlement of the Lipeños . A mission center was subsequently established under the patronage of San Sebastian. This settlement became a regular municipality in 1702 with Geronimo de los Santos as its first capitan . This mission center became a parish in 1716 with Fray Diego de Alday as first curate.

4. "There are several anecdotes on how the place came to be known as Lipa. Some said that a tree of hard wood known as "Lipa" was said to thrive in the area. Others claimed that there was a Malayan boat called "Lipa" during those times. Another claim is that the statue of San Sebastian was carved from "Lipa" wood. Another legend has it that the Saint's image disappeared from the church one day and the residents found it nestled on a "Lipa" tree located up north their village Because the settlement was close to Bombon Lake (Taal Lake), when Taal Volcano erupted in 1724 , the residents moved to what is now known as " Lumang Lipa" (a barangay in Mataas na Kahoy which used to be a part of Lipa)

5. In 1754 the Taal Volcano erupted again causing the residents to move to Balete (a barrio in Lipa, now a separate municipality). After two years, the people moved to its present site, hoping to be away from volcanic wrath and the rise of water level.

6. Liberation day of Lipa - World’s main coffee exporter part 2

7. In 1784, Capitan Francisco Mantuano paved way for the planting of coffee seedlings in his own backyard. The seeds he harvested were later distributed to different barrios for planting. However, records from the Bureau of Plant and Industry, shows that as early as 1740's, a Franciscan friar brought the first coffee seeds from Mexico and planted them in Barrio Pinagtong-ulan . In 1808, the City's coffee industry continued to grow when Gobernadorcillo Don Gallo de los Reyes responded to the great demand for coffee by leading the widespread and mandatory cultivation of coffee in Lipa. When Don Santiago de los Reyes y Maralit, son of Don Gallo, was elected gobernadorcillo in 1832, he carried out his father's legacy and increased the plantation of coffee until it became very extensive in the year 1859.

8. The coffee grown in Lipa was known as caracolillo ( peaberry ) and was considered the best of its class. From 1870 to 1880 , this variety of coffee became in demand that not only the volume of their exports grew but their average unit values (per metric ton) peaked in those years. During this period, which was also considered as Lipa's golden age, the town was said to have enjoyed an annual income of P4,000,000.00 from the coffee industry alone. (around 1886–1888 ), Lipa experienced a coffee boom, making it the world's sole supplier of coffee beans. This was a time of significant wealth and prestige for the town.

9. Coats of arms are commonly used in Europe and Spanish-speaking countries as a mark of honor, authority, and identity. For a town like Lipa, it would be a way to show its new elevated status and distinguish it from other regions. This was highlighted with the elevation of the town of Lipa to " Villa de Lipa " by then Queen Regent of Spain, Maria Cristina, on October 21, 1887. On December 13, 1887, by virtue of this title, Lipa was authorized to use a Coat of Arms by the then Royal Overseas Minister.

10. During the term of Gobernadorcillo Don Martin Quizon in 1888, a colorful procession, with all the luxury, and spectacle of a wealthy community, was held in celebration of Lipa's elevation to a Villa coinciding with the town fiesta for that year. Dr. Jose Rizal was invited at the celebration but responded only with his Hymno Al Trabajo which he dedicated to the zeal and industry of the Lipeños.

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