About Tiaong, Quezon

Overview

Tiaong, Quezon, a vibrant municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines, boasts a rich history that dates back over 300 years. Originally part of San Pablo, Laguna, it became an independent town in 1691, inspired by the benevolence of Donya Tating, whose nickname and the sound of her bull, "Ooooong," gave the town its name.

Strategically located and bordered by San Antonio, Candelaria, Dolores, and Lipa City, Tiaong was once a thriving agricultural hub, known for its traditional crafts, farming, and religious heritage. Its storied past includes pirate raids, revolutionary uprisings, and the establishment of one of Quezon's oldest churches by Franciscan missionaries in the 1670s.

Today, Tiaong is a testament to resilience and community spirit, offering a blend of historical charm and cultural diversity rooted in its deeply religious and industrious populace.

Tiaong's history

More than three hundred years ago, Tiaong was a part of the municipality of San Pablo (now a city) in the province of Laguna. It is bounded by San Antonio, Quezon to the south; San Pablo City to the north; Dolores, Quezon to the northeast; Lipa City to the west; and Candelaria, Quezon to the east.

In 1691, Tiaong became an independent municipality through the efforts of a philanthropic, humanitarian, nationalistic, and religious woman living at the outskirts of the town called "Lalig." She was popularly known as "Donya Tating," who habitually went to church every day riding a cart drawn by a big black bull. Due to her sympathetic gestures, especially towards the poor, she was dearly loved and respected by the people. Even the parish priest would not start the mass unless the loud mooing of the bull — "Ooooong" — could be heard entering the churchyard.

Out of gratitude, the townspeople began calling Donya Tating "Tiya" (Auntie). The combination of "Tiya" and the sound of "Ooooong" inspired the name of the municipality, Tiaong (Tiya-ong).

The original town proper was established 4 kilometers south of the present site along a river called "Malaking Ilog." However, frequent pirate raids led the people to relocate the Poblacion to its current site. To protect against further attacks, they surrounded the town with deep trenches and bamboo stakes and erected a stone watchtower.

During the Spanish era, the local government was headed by a Gobernadorcillo, assisted by officials such as the Tenyente Mayor, Juez de Sementera, Juez de Ganados, Juez de Palayan, and Juez de Polisya. These officials were elected by nine prominent, influential individuals under the supervision of the Governador General. The first Gobernadorcillo was Don Francisco Magdami in 1691.

The church was built by Franciscan missionaries in the 1670s, northeast of the town near Burgos Street (now Escudero Street). It is one of the oldest and largest churches in the province of Tayabas (now Quezon). The majority of Tiaong's inhabitants are Roman Catholic, though there are also Protestants, Iglesia ni Cristo members, "Sabadista," Esperitista, and other religious groups.

Kasaysayan ng Tiaong

Mahigit tatlong daang taon na ang nakalipas, ang Tiaong ay bahagi ng munisipalidad ng San Pablo (ngayon ay lungsod) sa province ng Laguna. Napapaligiran ito ng San Antonio, Quezon sa timog; San Pablo City sa hilaga; Dolores, Quezon sa hilagang-silangan; Lipa City sa kanluran; at Candelaria, Quezon sa silangan.

Noong 1691, naging independent na munisipalidad ang Tiaong sa pamamagitan ng pagsisikap ng isang matulungin, makatao, makabayan, at relihiyosang babae na nakatira sa labas ng bayan na tinatawag na “Lalig.” Kilala siya bilang “Donya Tating,” na araw-araw na nagsisimba sakay ng karitong hinihila ng malaking itim na toro. Dahil sa kanyang malasakit, lalo na sa mga mahihirap, mahal at iginagalang siya ng mga tao. Kahit ang kura paroko ay hindi nagsisimula ng misa hangga’t hindi naririnig ang malakas na atungal ng toro — “Ooooong” — na papasok sa patyo ng simbahan.

Bilang pasasalamat, tinawag ng mga tagabayan si Donya Tating na “Tiya” (Tiya). Ang pinagsamang “Tiya” at tunog na “Ooooong” ang pinagmulan ng pangalan ng munisipalidad, Tiaong (Tiya-ong).

Ang orihinal na kabayanan ay itinatag 4 na kilometro sa timog ng kasalukuyang kinatatayuan nito sa tabi ng ilog na tinatawag na “Malaking Ilog.” Gayunman, dahil sa madalas na pagsalakay ng mga pirata, inilipat ng mga tao ang Poblacion sa kasalukuyan nitong lokasyon. Upang maprotektahan laban sa iba pang pag-atake, pinaligiran nila ang bayan ng malalalim na kanal at mga kawayan at nagtayo ng batong tore ng bantay.

Noong panahon ng Kastila, ang lokal na pamahalaan ay pinamunuan ng isang Gobernadorcillo, na tinulungan ng mga opisyal tulad ng Tenyente Mayor, Juez de Sementera, Juez de Ganados, Juez de Palayan, at Juez de Polisya. Ang mga opisyal na ito ay inihalal ng siyam na kilala at maimpluwensyang tao sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng Governador General. Ang unang Gobernadorcillo ay si Don Francisco Magdami noong 1691.

Ang simbahan ay itinayo ng mga misyonerong Franciscan noong 1670s, sa hilagang-silangan ng bayan malapit sa Burgos Street (ngayon ay Escudero Street). Isa ito sa pinakaluma at pinakamalaking simbahan sa province ng Tayabas (ngayon ay Quezon). Ang karamihan sa mga naninirahan sa Tiaong ay Romano Katoliko, bagaman mayroon ding mga Protestante, mga miyembro ng Iglesia ni Cristo, “Sabadista,” Esperitista, at iba pang grupong panrelihiyon.

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