Pakil's History

Work in Progress: Compilation of Pakil's History (1588-1988) by Mira Celemin 

1588  -  Establishment of the community of St. John the Baptist

1602  -  Pakil became a barrio of Paete.

1676  -  Pakil separated itself from the Municipality of Paete, May 12th.

           -  Construction of a temporary church made of Bamboo by Fr. Francisco Barajas

1732  -  Start of construction of a cemented church initiated by Fr. Fernando Haro

1739  -  Fire broke out: The convent, choir loft and half of the church was consumed with fire.

1767  -  Completion of the church under Don Juan Evangelista's Regime

1777  -  Added parts of the tower

1788  -  September 15 - Founding of the Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Turumba at the shores of Pakil

           -  First ever Turumba

1796  -  Fr. Francisco Sta. Maria bought a bell named San Miguel Arcangel de Pueblo de Pakil

1804  -  Digging of the Panghulo for Irrigation dam(Spring) initiated by Fr. Jauna Valladores.

1805  -  Bought a cross and Seryales made of Silver

1833  -  Addition of a bell named Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Pakil

1840  -  Fixed the convent under Fr. Joaquin de Coria's regime

1851  -  Fire broke out: destroyed part of the convent

           -  Fixed the convent by Fr. Juan de Llarena

1858  -  Added a bell named Siendo Cupa de la M.R. De Juan Antonio D. Herena, San Pedro Alcantara

1862  -  Added another bell named Vorta La Purisima Concepcion

1881  -  Earthquake: The roof fell and the bell tower was destroyed

           -  Fixed by Kapt. Estanislao Macabasco and P. Juan de Dios Villayos

1883  -  The ceiling of the church was fixed initiated by Fr. Paulino Camba

1894  -  Construction of the fence of the cemetery (nearby church)

1900  -  Establishment of the Unidad Catolica

1901  -  Government owned Panghulo with the name Nayon ng Panghulo by Bernardo Macapanpan y
               Gonzales

1902  -  Bernardo Gonazales (Mayor) change the barangays.

1903  -  Pakil was merged with Paete again.

1904  -  Changed to merging with the Town of Pangil

1916  -  Construction of the early stage under Juan Galleros of the Unidad Katolika

1927  -  Separation from Panguil was officially granted  by  a proclamation of the Governor-General,
               October 1st.

1928  -  Start of Construction of Pakil Elementary School

1931  -  Completion of Pakil Elementary School

1932  -  Taal Barrio School was officially opened (Case Real Elementary School)

1937  -  Earthquake: Part of the convent was destroyed. Roof and Bell Tower off.

           -  Fixed by Federico Diaz Fenis and Unidad Catolica

1938  -  Dona Aurora Quezon visited Pakil. Dinanced the construction of Pakil and named the Dona Aurora
               Quezon Swimming Pool

           -  Construction of Dorado Barrio School.

1942  -  Japan Colonized the Philippines (up to 1945).

1945  -  Pakil was freed from Japanese colony.

1946  -  Doradao Barrio School officially opened.

1953  -  May 24 - Coronation of our lady of Turumba at the Diocese of Lipa due to the recognition of Pope
               Pius XII of its Miracles.

1954  -  Changed the name of Taal Barrio School to Casa Real Elementary School

           -  Change the name of Dorado Barrio School to Banilan Barrio School.

           -  Casinsin Elementary School officially opened.

1948  -  Fixed of Tower, coating of the interior and exterior of church, relocation of the stage.

           -  Publication of the 1948 Souvenir Program

1954  -  Construction of the Maryknoll Fathers' High School under Fr. Joseph Regan MM.

           -  Lights in Plaza Rizal were donated by Pakil Varsitarian

1955  -  Maryknoll Fathers' High School officially opened.

           -  Construction of General Cailles Memorial Hospital

1959  -  Change of altar to marble that came from Hong Kong by Fr. Joseph Regan. Consecrated.

1962  -  Construction of Monterey Gardens by Pedro S. Isorena.

1964  -  Construction of Saray Elementary School.

1965  -  Fixing and cementing of the plaza sponsored by Kapisanang Bulaklak ng Bayan by Hermano Jose
               Hernandez

1966  -  Construction of the cemented Cross of Ping-as by Kapisanang Pakil Varsitarians

1969  -  Completion of the song Turumba by Julian Celis Balita

           -  Kabulusan Barangay High School officially opened.

1968  -  Cementing of the plaza by Hermano Sofio Salagado, Jr.

1971  -  Cornelio Celis Dalena Elementary School officially opened.

           -  Publication of the History of Pakil written by Gregorio Ybardolaza

1981  -  Establishment of the People's Center from Legua Comunal

           -  Maulawin Elementary School officially opened.

1987  -  Completion of the People's Center by Nicanor N. Sanchez

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