Republic of the Philippines
Province of Laguna
Municipality of Mabitac

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Land Area: 1,940
Population (as of Y2000): 15,097
Distance from Manila: 123 kms

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Source (National Statistics Office)

Three centuries ago, Mabitac was an excellent hunting ground for wild game. Native hunters used numerous cave-ins or trap-ins called “bitag” in the local dialect. Hence, the place was referred to as “Mabitag” meaning, a place with plenty traps.

The first Spaniards who came to this place were the friars who established the first Spanish settlement in the area and began to Christianize the local population. The Spaniards, having difficulty in pronouncing the “G” consonant, called this place “Mabitac” whenever they mentioned this place. Eventually, the name found its way in the official records and maps of Laguna made by Spanish cartographers and mariners who chartered the coastal areas of Laguna de Bay.

Mabitac is situated on the eastern side of the province of Laguna, 88kms. from Manila via Rizal Province on a winding road, and 123kms. via South Super Highway, Calamba and Santa Cruz, Laguna. It has a total land area 6,296 hectares.

This town was formerly a barrio of Siniloan, an immediate neighboring town. It became an independent municipality only in the year 1611, not by legislation, but by mutual agreement by and between the Spanish friars of both towns who were then the influential ruling class. Franciscan Missionaries who arrived in eastern Laguna in 1577 established missions and parishes in nearly every major settlement, including Mabitac, in the year 1615. The first chapel of the town was built in 1618 with Nuestra Señora de Candelaria as patroness. It has a very interesting history that shown not only the devotion of the early converts to Mary, but their awareness of their rights and their willingness to fight for them.

When the flames of the revolution swept the countryside, the menfolk of Mabitac joined the ranks of the revolutionary army. Mabitac boast of brave and notable sons like Juan Cailles and Fidel Sario, two generals who showed undaunted courage and figured prominently in the war against Spain. The town also contributed to the war effort against the Americans during the turn of the century. With the defeat of the army of the new republic and the capture of Aguinaldo, the Americans took over where the Spaniards left off. During the succeeding regime of the Americans, Mabitac and its populace experienced relative peace and prosperity.

During World War II, the town was spared from the horrors and destruction of the war, but the economy suffered much during the Japanese occupation. After the war, conditions returned to normal, and Mabitac began the long and tedious road to economic recovery.

Municipal Government Officials:
Mayor: Gerardo C. Fader
Vice-Mayor: Jaime M. San Luis
Councilors:
Jaqueline R. Carpio
Ronald I. Sana
Alberto S. Reyes
Noel I. Mendoza
Joey V. Malihan
Avelino A. Bobadilla
Rodolfo D. Pontepedra
Joel A. Rivera

Barangay Officials:
Amuyong
Chairman: Pedro S. Robles
Councilors:
Ronaldo Galpao
Joel Cajumban
Jesus Ian Agullana
Gil J. Bayan
Teodoro Manintin
Banjo Macatangay
Lucita Agbuya

Bayanihan
Chairman: Avelino A. Bobadilla
Councilors:
Jerry V. Carcamo
Rene B. Toque
Nestor C. Manalo
Aris P. Bautista
Erlinda S. Valena
Melody C. Eliseo
Apolinario L. Eliseo

Lambac
Chairman: Hermoso P. Rubiales
Councilors:
Wilson C. Peret
Rolando V. Bautista
Marlene A. Acta
Rosalinda P.Raz
Baldino R. Rolle
Rosendo V. Del Prado
Elinora M. Casucian

Libis Ng Nayon
Chairman: Gerry A. Gammuan
Councilors:
Blessie M. Villamin
Juancho C. Recio
Francisco R. Bobadilla
Benjamin Araneta
Bernardino Katimugan
Angelo De Castro
Rowena Er. Monserrat

Lucong
Chairman: Rogelio C. Facundo
Councilors:
Lamberto I. Camillo
Eliseo T. Dizon
Francisco P. Vicuna
Crispin B. Aningat
Bienvenido M. Baun
Danilo S. Verador
Wilma R. Herrero

Maligaya
Chairman: Jesus Jerry I. Gamez
Councilors:
Luisita L. Vidal
Sigfred Mon R. Dimaranan
Mercedes Olarte
Edwin Barba
Normita Lamata
Bernard Curod
Jessie Maralita Uy

Masikap
Chairman: Romulo V. Reyes
Councilors:
Paulino D. Banaag
Jimple B. San Luis
Francisco P. Vicuna
Crispin B. Aningat
Bienvenido M. Baun
Danilo S. Verador
Wilma R. Herrero

Matalatala
Chairman: Avelino B. Cortez
Councilors:
Marvin U. Acaylar
Arnold R. Deocancel
Vicente S. Cadapan
George D. Mendoza
Ricardo S. Satira
Jhonson M. Mendoza
Ma. Lizzette C. Agabao

Nanguma
Chairman: Leslie I. Retoriano
Councilors:
Larry L. Delos Santos
Rebecca D. Tena
Loreto D. Perez
Noel L. Maralit
Floro S. Ilocso
Lydia Cadamo
Manuel R. Tolentino

Numero
Chairman: Felipe J. Barba
Councilors:
Dennis S. Dorado
Felix R. Planillo
Edgardo V. Vertudez
Isaias L. Mercado
Romulo L. Veridiano
Godofredo Viterbo
Felix Dorado

Paagahan
Chairman: Gerardo C. Fader
Councilors:
Abelardo Benitez
Virgilio Javier
Manuel Montealegre
Victor Villamin
Norberto D. Garcia
Magno Artetchea
Conrado Consignado

Pag-Asa
Chairman: Bernardo V. Valderrama
Councilors:
Harold O. Castro
Felix R. Planillo
Edgardo V. Vertudez
Isaias L. Mercado
Romulo L. Veridiano
Godofredo Viterbo
Felix Dorado

San Antonio
Chairman: Hilario M. Mendoza
Councilors:
Rowena P. Arellano
Francisco A. Kalaw
Emily R. Nanales
Norberto T. Sombillo
Arthur T. Estacio
Fidel M. Caribio
Myrna P. Calubong

San Miguel
Chairman: Jhoney L. Divida
Councilors:
Jimmy D. Montealegre
Norlito Punzalan
Librada S. Parto
Eduardo A. Piliin
Florentino M. Manguiat
Leonardo D. Montealegre
Roberto B. Bayani

Sinagtala
Chairman: Francisco L. Tibay
Councilors:
Gomer C. Fernandez
Samuel A. Aguilar
Rosa B. Capacete
Nida P. Reyes
Manuel S. Rivera
Julia R. Lipit
Alejandro M. Vicuña

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