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{{Short description|Municipality in Laguna, Philippines}} | {{Short description|Municipality in Laguna, Philippines}} | ||
{{Distinguish|Pangil}} | |||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
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| leader_name1 = Vipops Charles D. Martinez | | leader_name1 = Vipops Charles D. Martinez | ||
| leader_title2 = [[House of Representatives of the Philippines#Current composition|Representative]] <!--congressman or congresswoman --> | | leader_title2 = [[House of Representatives of the Philippines#Current composition|Representative]] <!--congressman or congresswoman --> | ||
| leader_name2 = [[ | | leader_name2 = [[Benjamin Agarao Jr.|Benjamin C. Agarao Jr.]] | ||
| leader_title3 = [[Sangguniang Bayan|Municipal Council]] | | leader_title3 = [[Sangguniang Bayan|Municipal Council]] | ||
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'''Pakil''', officially the '''Municipality of Pakil''' ({{langx|tl|Bayan ng Pakil}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], [[Philippines]]. According to the | '''Pakil''', officially the '''Municipality of Pakil''' ({{langx|tl|Bayan ng Pakil}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], [[Philippines]]. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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=== Spanish colonial period === | === Spanish colonial period === | ||
{{See also|Order of Friars Minor}} | {{See also|Order of Friars Minor}} | ||
When the Spanish [[ | When the Spanish [[conquistador]]s together with the [[Augustinians]] stationed at [[Bay, Laguna|Bay]] came to the place in 1571, this colony was under the leadership of Gat Paquil whose name was used to name the settlement as "Paquil", which remained during the whole Spanish Regime and early part of the American period.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} | ||
When the [[Franciscan]] missionaries came in 1578, Pakil was attached to [[Paete]] in 1602 as its "visita". Padre Francisco Barajas, made efforts to separate this town from [[Paete]], and Don Diego Jorge became the first Capitan Municipal or Gobernadorcillo on May 12, 1676. Pakil was named as an independent town with the administration of the "Capitan Municipal" at the helm of the local colonial government, the last of whom was Capitan Municipal Don Nicolas Regalado.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} | When the [[Franciscan]] missionaries came in 1578, Pakil was attached to [[Paete]] in 1602 as its "visita". Padre Francisco Barajas, made efforts to separate this town from [[Paete]], and Don Diego Jorge became the first Capitan Municipal or Gobernadorcillo on May 12, 1676. Pakil was named as an independent town with the administration of the "Capitan Municipal" at the helm of the local colonial government, the last of whom was Capitan Municipal Don Nicolas Regalado.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} | ||
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===World War II and Japanese occupation=== | ===World War II and Japanese occupation=== | ||
{{See also|World War II|Japanese invasion of the Philippines|Japanese occupation of the Philippines}} | {{See also|World War II|Japanese invasion of the Philippines|Japanese occupation of the Philippines}} | ||
In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied Pakil, and in 1945, Pakil was liberated by the [[Commonwealth of the Philippines|Philippine Commonwealth forces]] after the [[Philippine Army]] and [[Philippine Constabulary]] entered the town along with the local recognized guerrillas against the Japanese forces during the [[Second World War]]. | |||
In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied | |||
=== Modern era === | === Modern era === | ||
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| 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | ||
| 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | ||
| | | 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}} | ||
| 2030 = | | 2030 = | ||
| footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} | | footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Pakil, Laguna, was 23,495 people,{{PH | In the 2020 census, the population of Pakil, Laguna, was 23,495 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|23,495/46.50|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Music was formally initiated in | Music was formally initiated in Pakil by San Pedro Bautista (1586), the Guardian of the Franciscan order. He established the only Music Academy in the country. The school started with 400 children from towns along Laguna de Bay. These students started as church choir members and were taught how to make musical instruments out of locally available materials like bamboo, cans, wood and coconut shells. These kids were called “Tiple” and they trained other younger children to become members of the church choir. | ||
These students started as church choir members and were taught how to make musical instruments out of locally available materials like bamboo, cans, wood and coconut shells. These kids were called “Tiple” and they trained other younger children to become members of the church choir. | |||
The entire population became involved in teaching their youth to sing and play instruments. This tradition was handed down from generation to generation. The Adonay family influenced the spread of musical interest and helped form the first brass band in Pakil. | The entire population became involved in teaching their youth to sing and play instruments. This tradition was handed down from generation to generation. The Adonay family influenced the spread of musical interest and helped form the first brass band in Pakil. | ||
Tacio Celis helped train children to read musical notes and play instruments. Since then, many young musicians finished college on scholarships by playing for their school bands. | |||
Currently [https://archive.today/20130131002050/http://pmp.pakil.com/ Pakil Music Program] is helping out young students to continue the rich musical heritage of the town. Pakil Music Program (PMP) is providing music education through note reading and instrument performances with the help of some retired musicians. The current executive director of the PMP is | Currently [https://archive.today/20130131002050/http://pmp.pakil.com/ Pakil Music Program] is helping out young students to continue the rich musical heritage of the town. Pakil Music Program (PMP) is providing music education through note reading and instrument performances with the help of some retired musicians. The current executive director of the PMP is Roy Regalado. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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Liceo de Pakil is a [[Private School|private]] sectarian [[Catholic]] high school originally established by the [[Maryknoll|Maryknoll Fathers]] in 1956.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180113150237/https://www.dioceseofsanpablo.com/schools Schools]</ref> At first, the school was named Maryknoll Fathers High School following the namesake of its leaders. When the Maryknoll Fathers had to go to their mission in Davao, they ceded the leadership to the Maryknoll Sisters who subsequently changed the school's name into Maryknoll High School. Upon the termination of the mission of the Maryknoll Sisters in 1972, Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue invited the Augustinian Recollect Sisters to administer the school. The name was changed again to Mary Immaculate Academy by the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. In 1982, the school's name was changed to Liceo De Pakil by the [[Diocese of San Pablo]]. The first batch to graduate under Liceo de Pakil was the batch of 1983 graduating class. In 1986, the administration of the school was passed on to the Missionary Catechists of St. Therese (MCST). Liceo De Pakil is currently under the administration of the MCST and the Diocese of San Pablo.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} | Liceo de Pakil is a [[Private School|private]] sectarian [[Catholic]] high school originally established by the [[Maryknoll|Maryknoll Fathers]] in 1956.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180113150237/https://www.dioceseofsanpablo.com/schools Schools]</ref> At first, the school was named Maryknoll Fathers High School following the namesake of its leaders. When the Maryknoll Fathers had to go to their mission in Davao, they ceded the leadership to the Maryknoll Sisters who subsequently changed the school's name into Maryknoll High School. Upon the termination of the mission of the Maryknoll Sisters in 1972, Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue invited the Augustinian Recollect Sisters to administer the school. The name was changed again to Mary Immaculate Academy by the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. In 1982, the school's name was changed to Liceo De Pakil by the [[Diocese of San Pablo]]. The first batch to graduate under Liceo de Pakil was the batch of 1983 graduating class. In 1986, the administration of the school was passed on to the Missionary Catechists of St. Therese (MCST). Liceo De Pakil is currently under the administration of the MCST and the Diocese of San Pablo.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} | ||
==Education== | |||
The Pangil-Pakil Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=October 9, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}</ref> | |||
===Primary and elementary schools=== | |||
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* Banilan Elementary School | |||
* Casa Real Elementary School | |||
* Casinsin Elementary School | |||
* Cornelio C. Dalena Elementary School | |||
* Gisgis Elementary School | |||
* Kabulusan Elementary School | |||
* Matikiw Elementary School | |||
* Maulawin Elementary School | |||
* Pakil Elementary School | |||
* Sulib Elementary School | |||
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===Secondary schools=== | |||
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* Balian National High School | |||
* Balian National High School (Galalan Annex) | |||
* Dambo National High School | |||
{{Div col end}} | |||
==Notable personalities== | ==Notable personalities== | ||
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Pakil, officially the Municipality of Pakil (Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the Template:PH wikidata, it has a population of Template:PH wikidata people.Template:PH wikidata
History
Spanish colonial period
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When the Franciscan missionaries came in 1578, Pakil was attached to Paete in 1602 as its "visita". Padre Francisco Barajas, made efforts to separate this town from Paete, and Don Diego Jorge became the first Capitan Municipal or Gobernadorcillo on May 12, 1676. Pakil was named as an independent town with the administration of the "Capitan Municipal" at the helm of the local colonial government, the last of whom was Capitan Municipal Don Nicolas Regalado.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
American colonial period
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World War II and Japanese occupation
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Modern era
In 1954, the sitios known as Casa Real, Casinsin and Kabulusan were converted into barrios.[1][2][3] Durado followed suit in 1957.[4]
Geography
Pakil's land area consists of two non-contiguous parts, separated by Laguna de Bay. It borders Mabitac to the north, Pangil to the west, and Paete to the south. Pakil is Script error: No such module "convert". from Santa Cruz, Script error: No such module "convert". from Manila, and Script error: No such module "convert". from Lucena.
Barangays
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Climate
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Demographics
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Economy
Culture
Music was formally initiated in Pakil by San Pedro Bautista (1586), the Guardian of the Franciscan order. He established the only Music Academy in the country. The school started with 400 children from towns along Laguna de Bay. These students started as church choir members and were taught how to make musical instruments out of locally available materials like bamboo, cans, wood and coconut shells. These kids were called “Tiple” and they trained other younger children to become members of the church choir.
The entire population became involved in teaching their youth to sing and play instruments. This tradition was handed down from generation to generation. The Adonay family influenced the spread of musical interest and helped form the first brass band in Pakil.
Tacio Celis helped train children to read musical notes and play instruments. Since then, many young musicians finished college on scholarships by playing for their school bands.
Currently Pakil Music Program is helping out young students to continue the rich musical heritage of the town. Pakil Music Program (PMP) is providing music education through note reading and instrument performances with the help of some retired musicians. The current executive director of the PMP is Roy Regalado.
Religion
St. Peter of Alcantara Parish
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Historical Marker of Pakil Church
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Facade of Parochial Office
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Original Painting of the Our Lady of Turumba
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Retablo of the Turumba Chapel
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Pulpito
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Minor retablo with crucified Christ
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Retablo Mayor of Pakil Church
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The Façade of Pakil Church
Our Lady of Turumba
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Liceo de Pakil
Liceo de Pakil is a private sectarian Catholic high school originally established by the Maryknoll Fathers in 1956.[5] At first, the school was named Maryknoll Fathers High School following the namesake of its leaders. When the Maryknoll Fathers had to go to their mission in Davao, they ceded the leadership to the Maryknoll Sisters who subsequently changed the school's name into Maryknoll High School. Upon the termination of the mission of the Maryknoll Sisters in 1972, Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue invited the Augustinian Recollect Sisters to administer the school. The name was changed again to Mary Immaculate Academy by the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. In 1982, the school's name was changed to Liceo De Pakil by the Diocese of San Pablo. The first batch to graduate under Liceo de Pakil was the batch of 1983 graduating class. In 1986, the administration of the school was passed on to the Missionary Catechists of St. Therese (MCST). Liceo De Pakil is currently under the administration of the MCST and the Diocese of San Pablo.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Education
The Pangil-Pakil Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[6]
Primary and elementary schools
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- Banilan Elementary School
- Casa Real Elementary School
- Casinsin Elementary School
- Cornelio C. Dalena Elementary School
- Gisgis Elementary School
- Kabulusan Elementary School
- Matikiw Elementary School
- Maulawin Elementary School
- Pakil Elementary School
- Sulib Elementary School
Secondary schools
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- Balian National High School
- Balian National High School (Galalan Annex)
- Dambo National High School
Notable personalities
- Marcelo Adonay - major Philippine composer and church musician.[7]
- Danilo Echavaria Dalena - modern and contemporary painter.[8][9]
- Jun Regalado - one of the most prolific drummers in the Philippines.[10]
- Jeff Cagandahan – prominent Filipino intersex man and intersex human rights activist who first successfully petitioned the Philippine courts to change name and sex markers.
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
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