Country Philippines

Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)

Province Rizal

District 2nd District of Rizal

Founded 1606

Barangays 19

Government

• Mayor Rafael A. Tanjuatco

Area

• Total 200.00 km2 (77.22 sq mi)

Population (2010)

• Total 98,879

• Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)

Time zone PST (UTC+8)

ZIP code 1980

Dialing code 2

Income class 1st

Project Profile

Project SiteRizal

Rizal Province is located in the CALABARZON, just16 kilometers east of Manila. The province wasnamed after the country's national hero, JoséRizal.

Tanay

Tanay is a first class municipality in the province ofRizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi)east of Manila, although a typical commutebetween Manila and Tanay will take betweenone to three hours depending upon trafficconditions. It contains portions of the Sierra MadreMountains and is bordered by Antipolo City in thenorthwest, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west,General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east,and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as wellas the lake Laguna de Bay in the south.

Picture of Area

History of AreaTanay was settled by early Austronesian people. Shortly after the conquest and subjugation of Manila by the

Spaniards and the surrounding lake areas by Juan de Salcedo in 1570-1574, Franciscan missionaries arrived to

Christianize the inhabitants of what is now the Morong-Pililla area. In 1583, both Morong and Pililla were created as

separate towns with Tanay forming part of Pililla.

Tanay was founded as a separate pueblo (town) in 1606 under the name “Monte de Tan-ay”. In 1620, administration

was moved to San Antonio (now called Inalsan or Pantay) and Tandang Kutyo. In 1638, the town was burned during

an uprising of Chinese living in the area, and the town was rebuilt in 1640 at the present day location.

In 1747, the town of Tanay was consisted of only eight barangays, namely Nuestra Senora del Rosario, Sa Josep, San

Ildefonso de Tanay, San Francisco de Maytubig, San Pedro de Alcantara, San Lucas y San Antonio, San Apostol and

San Agustin de Balugbog.

In 1853, a new political subdivision was formed. The town of Tanay together with Morong, Baras, Pililla, Angono,

Binangonan and Jalajala form the Province of La Laguna, with the capital at Morong. This district was later changed

to Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong after four years.

Tanay became a Municipality in 1894 as an effect of the Spanish Maura Law. The first election of Public Office took

place in 1895-1898 and 1898-1900 under the Revolutionary Government of the Philippines.

Tanay members of the Katipunan fought valiantly during the Revolution against Spain. The town was the

headquarters of the second military area of the Philippine Revolutionary Government under General Emilio

Aguinaldo. And for a brief period between 1899 and 1900, Tanay served as the capital of the then Morong Province

after Philippine-American War broke out and the American forces invaded the lake towns and captured Antipolo.

In 1900-1901, Tanay as was under the Government appointed by the American Military under Taft Commission. From

1903-1934 the town leadership was under the American Rule then in 1934 Tanay was under the Commonwealth of

the Philippines as the Tydings-McDuffie Act was approved on March 24, 1934 until the Philippines fell to the hands of

the Japanese during the Second World War in 1942.

In 1942-1945 the Mountains of Tanay served as the Guerrilla base for „Marking‟s Guerrilla‟s, beginning the Liberation of

Tanay on March, 1945 a very decorated by the Filipino soldiers of the 41st and 42nd Division of the Philippine

Commonwealth Army, Philippine Constabulary and the recognized guerrillas against the Japanese occupation

forces during World War II. Gen. Marking is buried by the road beside his son‟s farm in Daraitan.

In October 2003, deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada was transferred to a rest home in Sampaloc, a

mountain barangay. He remained under house arrest until he was given executive clemency by President Gloria

Macapagal-Arroyo.

Recreational AttractionsSierra Madre: Developed to provide the finest in relaxation andrecreation, The Sierra Madre Country Club is for those who wantsto take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the city life andenjoy a family-oriented haven.

"Tanay Adventure Camp", at Sitio Malaanonang, Tanay, Rizal, 1km from the University of Rizal System, holds the record for havingthe longest zip line (230m) in Rizal.

San Ildefonso Parish Church: Built in the 17th century, Tanaychurch is an example of early Renaissance architecture, rebuilt in1783 with stones from the town´s quarry, has five altars withrococo design and Stations of the Cross made of woodensculptures.

"Regina Rica":A 71-foot-tall statue of the Queen of the HolyRosary.

Ten Cents to Heaven: offer a range of amenities to partner withyour activites and be your host to a fun and exciting stay.

Momarco: resort, swimming pool, nature, forest, tanay, summer,swimming, bike, park

Cultural Events•Hane Festival

The municipality also held its festival named HANE Festival. HANE comesfrom their term of saying OK. For example: "Do a great job OK?" or whenyou are in Tanay townsfolk will say, "Do a great job HANE? or in Tagalog:Galingan mo trabaho mo HANE?. It starts November 12 which happens tobe the anniversary of San Ildefonso Parish, the towns Parish, and endsNovember 20. It presents the beauty of Tanay, Street Parades and Contestsand Amateurs on Tanay Park every day of the festival. The festival beginswhen the soldiers fire the cannon with Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Rev. Fr. NoehElnar and Rev. Fr. Jose Evan Yuri Alumbro after the mass for the Anniversaryof the Parish. The festival's first year was 2011.

•Tanay Town Fiesta

Held every January 23, a three day celebration to the people of themunicipality.

AttractionsBatlag Falls: Further up from Daranak Falls is its sister

upstream, Batlag Falls. This 10 meter high waterfalls is set

on a unique rock formation.

Calinawan Cave and Rawang Pass: Stronghold of the

Filipinos in the Revolution against Spain and in the

Filipino-American War in April–May 1900. It also housed

the towns people during the Second World War,

beginning the Invasion of Tanay in March, 1945 from the

Filipino soldiers and recognized guerrillas against the

Japanese Imperial forces.

Daranak Falls: A popular local tourist attraction.

Masungi Rock, in the Sierra Madre mountains near

Cuyambay, may be of interest to hikers and geologists.

"Daraitan”: a barangay with 1 hour trip from the town.

Its famous attraction is the clean Daraitan River.

It is home to the 2nd Infantry Division ofthe Philippine Army, the Jungle FighterDivision. It is also in Camp Capinpinwhere former president Joseph EjercitoEstrada was detained.

It is the site of the main campus of the University of Rizal System.

It is the site of Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)-PAGASA TanayStation.

Tanay Rizal Veterans Memorial:

"Men fit to live are not afraid to die“

In Memory of all Tanayans who fought in the

Philippines Revolution of 1898 and the Filipino

American War of 1899-1901 the plaque was

humbly dedicated. This plaque is attached in

Tanay Rizal Veterans Memorial, in Tanay town

proper. Adjacent to the Municipal Hall is the space

where –in the World War II Defender‟s name were listed.

Some important people or placesFamous people from Rizal

Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez - former Senator

Sumulong, Ynares, Tanjuatco Family - members are prominent politicians in the province

Carlos 'Botong' Francisco - 1973 National Artist for visual arts (painting)

Lucio D. San Pedro - 1991 National Artist for music