Laguna is a province

Provinces of the Philippines

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 of the Philippines

Philippines

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 found in the CALABARZON

CALABARZON

CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...

 region

Regions of the Philippines

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 in Luzon

Luzon

Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is also the name for one of the three primary island groups in the country centered on the Island of Luzon...

. Its capital is Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Laguna

Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...

 and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila

Metro Manila

Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...

, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon

Quezon

-History:Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The area was first explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces....

, north of Batangas

Batangas

Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...

 and east of Cavite

Cavite

Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...

. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...

, the largest lake in the country. The province acquired its name from the Spanish

Spanish language

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 word lago, which means lake or lagoon. The city with the highest population (based on 2007 census) is Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

, while the least poluation is the Municipality of Famy

Famy, Laguna

Famy is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 13,577 people in 2,147 households....

.

Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of Jose Rizal

José Rizal

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...

, the country's national hero. Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...

, the University of the Philippines

University of the Philippines, Los Baños

The University of the Philippines Los Baños is a public university located in the towns of Los Baños and Bay in the province of Laguna, some 64 kilometers southeast of Manila...

 campus and the hot spring resorts in Los Baños

Los Baños, Laguna

The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...

 and Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

, on the slopes of Mount Makiling

Mount Makiling

Mount Makiling, also rarely Mount Maquiling, is a potentially active volcano in Laguna province on the island of Luzon, Philippines. It rises to 1,090 m above mean sea level.-Legend:...

, Pila

Pila, Laguna

Pila is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,227 people in 7,750 households...

 Town Plaza, Taytay Falls, Majayjay, the wood carvings and papier mache created by the people of Paeté

Paete, Laguna

Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....

, the turumba of Pakil

Pakil, Laguna

Pakil is a 5th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,242 people in 3,698 households.-Barangays:Pakil is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Baño * Banilan...

, the Seven Lakes of San Pablo City (San Pablo City is the first city in the province) and Hidden Valley Springs in Calauan.

Currently, the province has a metropolitan area namely the Laguna West Metro, as it has the cities and towns nearest the National Capital Region. Laguna West Metro consists of 3 cities (Biñan City, Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

 and Santa Rosa City

Santa Rosa City

The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...

) and 4 municipalities (Bay

Bay, Laguna

Bay is a 3rd class also considered as 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,756 inhabitants in 15,194 households...

, Cabuyao

Cabuyao, Laguna

Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...

, Los Baños

Los Baños, Laguna

The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...

 and San Pedro

San Pedro, Laguna

The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...

). Laguna is also considered as the richest and the most progressive province in the Philippines.

History

The Province of Laguna was named after Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...

, the body of water that forms its northern boundary. Laguna de Bay, in turn, was named after the town of Bay

Bay, Laguna

Bay is a 3rd class also considered as 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,756 inhabitants in 15,194 households...

 (Laguna de Bay is Spanish which means "Lake of Bay"), the first provincial capital. Captain Juan de Salcedo

Juan de Salcedo

Juan de Salcedo was a Spanish conquistador. He was born in Mexico in 1549 and he was the grandson of Miguel López de Legazpi and brother of Felipe de Salcedo. Salcedo was one of the soldiers who accompanied the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in 1565...

 with a band of one hundred Spanish-Mexican soldiers and many Bisayan allies conquered the province and its surrounding regions for Spain

Spain

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 in 1571. Seven years later, two Franciscan

Franciscan

Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....

 friars started the work of Christianisation.

In 1577, the Franciscan missionaries arrived in Manila

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

, and in 1578 they started evangelizing Laguna, Morong (now Rizal

Rizal

Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...

), Tayabas (now Quezon

Quezon

-History:Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The area was first explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces....

) and the Bicol Peninsula

Bicol Peninsula

Bicol is a peninsula of the Philippines. It is located on Luzon Island and is part of Bicol Region. The active Mayon Volcano is here....

. Juan de Plasencia

Juan de Plasencia

Juan de Plasencia was a Spanish friar of the Franciscan Order.He spent most of his missionary life in the Philippines, where he founded numerous towns in Luzon and authored several religious and linguistic books, most notably, the Doctrina Cristiana , the first book ever printed in the...

 and Diego de Oropesa were the earliest Franciscans sent to these places. From 1580, the towns of Bay

Bay

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, Caliraya, Majayjay, Nagcarlán, Liliw, Pila

Pila, Laguna

Pila is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,227 people in 7,750 households...

, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Laguna

Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...

, Lumban, Pángil and Siniloan were founded. In 1678, Fray Hernando Cabrera founded San Pablo de los Montes (now San Pablo City

San Pablo City

The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...

) and built a wooden church and convent considered as the best and finest in the province.

In 1670, delimitation of borders were made between Lucban, Majayjay and Cavite

Cavite

Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...

. The populous town at that time was Bay

Bay, Laguna

Bay is a 3rd class also considered as 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,756 inhabitants in 15,194 households...

, the capital of the province until 1688, when the seat of the provincial government was moved to Pagsanján, and later in 1858, to Santa Cruz. In 1754, the Province of Laguna and Tayabas

Quezon

-History:Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The area was first explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces....

 were divided, with the Malinao River separating the towns of Majayjay and Lucbán.

The province became a bloody battle ground for the Chinese during the two instances that they rose in revolt against Spain. In 1603s, the Chinese made their last stand in the mountains of San Pablo, and in 1639, they fortified themselves in the highlands of Cavinti and Lumban, surrendering in Pagsanjan a year later.

The natives of Laguna proved loyal to the Spanish crown during the British invasion (1762–1764) when thousands rallied to its defense. When a detachment of British troops under Captain Thomas Backhouse entered the province in search of the silver cargo of the galleon Filipino, Francisco de San Juan of Pagsanján led a band of volunteers that fought them in several engagements in and around the town which was then the provincial capital (1688–1858). Backhouse plundered the town and burned its newly reconstructed church but San Juan succeeded in escaping with the precious hoard to Pampanga where the treasure greatly bolstered the defense effort of Simón de Anda

Simón de Anda y Salazar

Simón de Anda y Salazar was a Spanish Basque governor of the Philippines from July, 1770 to October 30, 1776.-Oidor at the Royal Audience of Manila and Lieutenant Governor:...

, leader of the resistance movement. For his heroism, San Juan was made a brigade commander and alcalde mayor of Tayabas (now Quezon

Quezon

-History:Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The area was first explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces....

) province.

The people's loyalty gradually degenerated into bitter hostility. Grave abuses by the colonizers, especially those of the clergy, caused the resentment of the natives to be fanned into a rising flood of insurrection. In 1840 for instance, religious intolerance led the people of Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Bay

Bay

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, and Biñan to join the revolt of Hermano Pule

Hermano Pule

Apolinario de la Cruz , known as Hermano Pule or Puli , led a major revolt against Spanish rule of the Philippines based on a struggle for religious freedom and independence.-Early life:...

 (Apolinario de la Cruz) of Lucban, Tayabas.

Laguna was also exposed to the aspirations of its most famous son, Dr. José Rizal, who was born in Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

. The persecution of the Rizal family, along with their fellow landowners toward the end of the century further aggravated the situation. In 1896, thousands of inhabitants, especially of Bay

Bay

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, Los Baños

Los Baños, Laguna

The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...

, Nagcarlan, Magdalena

Magdalena, Laguna

Magdalena is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is situated at the foot of Mount Banahaw. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,204 people in 3,784 households.-Barangays:...

, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Laguna

Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...

, and Pagsanjan had joined the revolutionary Katipunan.
Laguna was one of the eight provinces to rise in revolt against the Spanish misrule led by Generals Paciano Rizal

Paciano Rizal

Paciano Rizal was a Filipino general and revolutionary, and the older brother of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.-Early Life:...

 of Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

, Severino Taino of Pagsanján, Agueda Kahabagan of Calauan, and Miguel Malvar

Miguel Malvar

Miguel Malvar y Carpio was a Filipino commander who served during the Philippine Revolution and subsequently during the Philippine–American War. He assumed command of the Philippine revolutionary forces during the latter conflict following the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901...

 of Batangas

Batangas

Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...

. The ill-equipped revolutionaries fought the well-armed enemy until on August 31, 1898, when the last Spanish garrison surrendered to the victorious patriots in Santa Cruz. The province was cleared of Spaniards. There had been only one respite, the Pact of Biak-na-Bato

Pact of Biak-na-Bato

The Pact of Biak-na-Bato, signed on December 14, 1897, created a truce between Spanish Colonial Governor-General Fernando Primo de Rivera and Emilio Aguinaldo to end the Philippine Revolution...

 on December 14 to 15, 1897.

Laguna actively supported the first Philippine Republic proclaimed at Malolos on January 23, 1899. Its two delegates to the Malolos Congress

Malolos Congress

-Further reading:*Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library...

 were Don Higino Benítez and Don Graciano Cordero, both natives of Pagsanján.

Upon the outbreak of the Filipino-American War (1899–1901), Generals Juan Cailles and Paciano Rizal led the defense of Laguna until June 30, 1901, when surrender became inevitable. Cailles became the first Filipino Governor of Laguna under the American flag.

The Province of Laguna progressed rapidly in peace. Roads were built, schools were established, and in 1917, the Manila Railroad Company extended its line to Laguna as far as Pagsanjan.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines

Japanese occupation of the Philippines

The Japanese occupation of the Philippines was the period in the history of the Philippines between 1942 and 1945, when the Empire of Japan occupied the previously American-controlled Philippines during World War II....

 (1942–1945), Laguna was a center of Filipino resistance despite the presence of Makapili

Makapili

Makapili was a militant group formed in the Philippines during World War II to give military aid to Japan. Organised by Benigno Ramos and Artemio Ricarte, they were born out of José P. Laurel's refusal to conscript Filipinos for Japan...

 collaborators.

The establishment of the military general headquarters and military camp bases of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and the Philippine Constabulary is a military unit organization was founded on 1942 to 1946 in the province of Laguna, and aided of the local military regular units of the Philippine Commonwealth Army 4th and 42nd Infantry Division and the Philippine Constabulary 4th Infantry Regiment. Started the engagements of the Anti-Japanese Military Operations in Southern Luzon, Mindoro and Palawan from 1942 to 1945 against the Japanese Imperial forces.

Beginning in 1945, attacks by the Filipino soldiers of the 4th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 45th, 46th and 47th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 4th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the recognized guerrillas against Japanese forces in Laguna increased in anticipation of the Liberation of the Philippines by joint Filipino & American forces.

Present-day Laguna shows a thriving economy. Peopled by 2,473,530 (2009 Population) industrious citizens and possessing a total area of 1760 km² of land, Laguna produces millions of pesos worth of coconuts, rice, sugar, citrus fruits, lanzones and other products. Tourists flock to its beauty spots, especially Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...

, Calamba City

Calamba City

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...

 and Los Banos

Los Baños, Laguna

The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...

 hotsprings, Makiling National Park, Caliraya Lake and many others. Levels of development vary. The towns near Metro Manila have become industrialized whereas the inner towns continue to engage in agricultural production or pursue agri-based industries and cottage and small-scale industries.

Government Members (2010-2013)

• Governor: Emilio Ramon "Jeorge Estregan" P. Ejercito III (PMP)
• Vice-Governor: Caesar Perez (Bigkis Pinoy)

House of Representatives

• 1st District: Dr. Danilo Ramon "Dan" S. Fernandez
  Danilo Fernandez
  Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez is a Filipino actor, doctor, and politician currently on his second term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna. Prior to his election in the Congress, he was formerly a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the Vice Governor of Laguna under the...
  
   (Liberal
  Liberal Party (Philippines)
  The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the...
  
  )
• 2nd District: Atty. Justin Marc "Timmy" S.B. Chipeco (Nacionalista
  Nacionalista Party
  The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
  
  )
• 3rd District: Ma. Evita "Ivy" R. Arago (Liberal
  Liberal Party (Philippines)
  The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the...
  
  )
• 4th District: Edgar "Egay" S. San Luis (NPC
  Nationalist People's Coalition
  The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a political party in the Philippines.-History:The Party was founded in 1991 after some members of the Nacionalista Party led by then Rizal Governor Isidro Rodriguez bolted from the Nacionalista Party after some disagreements with Nacionalista party...
  
  )

Board Members

1st District:

• Gabnulang "Gab" A. Alatiit
• Carlo M. Almoro
• Emilio "Emil" M. Tiongco

2nd District:

• Neptali "Ninoy" B. Bagnes
• Neil Andrew "Neil" N. Nocon
• Juan "Johnny" M. Unico

3rd District:

• Angelica "Angelica Jones" B. Alarva
  Angelica Jones
  Angelica Jones is a singer actress in the Philippines-Personal life:Born Angelica B. Alarva on January 20, 1983 in Brgy Santisimo Rosario, San Pablo, Laguna...
  
  
• Reynaldo "Rey" D. Paras

4th District:

• Joseph Kris Benjamin "Benjo" B. Agarao
• Benedicto Mario "Bong" C. Palacol, Jr.

Economy

• Natural Resources: Laguna is endowed with abundant natural resources. Its forests are filled with bamboo, rattan, and soft hardwood. Its wide fields and vast forests are ideal for growing rice, coconuts, vegetables, tropical fruits, orchids, and other ornamental flowers and exotic plants. The province is also rich in mineral resources such as clay, jasper and basalt glass.

There are about forty rivers in Laguna with a total area of almost 0.5 square kilometres. In the forests of Mount Makiling and in the waters of Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...

 are an abundance of flora and fauna. The Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...

 has an approximate area of 3800 km² broken down into 2900 km² of land and 900 km² of lake proper with 220 km shoreline.

Laguna's greatest natural resource is water. It has an estimated 300 million US gallons (1,100,000 m³) of underground water, capable of generating energy for Laguna's expanding power needs. At least seven principal water basins in the province with a total of 5,773 km² drainage area and 1,316 km² level area provide an estimated 9.238 km³ total run-off annually.

• Agricultural Activities: Crop Production, Livestock and Poultry Production, Fishing

• Investment Opportunities: Ecotourism enterprises; Convention centers; Coconut inter-cropping; Forest Trees, Cutflowers & ornamentals; Fruit & vegetable processing; Herbal medicines; Herbal essences; Gifts and housewares; Metalcraft (Industrial equipment, Engines, Surgical instruments, Agricultural machinery, tools); Service Facilities (Packaging, Warehousing, Trucking services, dryers); Electronics (Consumer electronics, Telecommunications, Computers & peripherals, Semi-conductors); and Garments and footwear; Agriculture; Fishing; Forestry; Tourism.

• Financial Institutions: Banking institutions maintain an extensive branch network in Laguna. Commercial banks, savings and mortgage banks, private development banks, stock savings and loan associations, and rural banks operated a total of 267 branches in the province.

Non-bank financial institution

Non-bank financial institution

A non-bank financial institution is a financial institution that does not have a full banking license or is not supervised by a national or international banking regulatory agency. NBFIs facilitate bank-related financial services, such as investment, risk pooling, contractual savings, and market...

s provide supplementary financial services to Laguna residents and businesses. A total of 394 offices have been set up by lending investors, pawnshops, financial companies, nonstock savings and loan associations, and investment houses with quasi-banking functions.

• Exports: US$7.0 Billion (1997) out of total Philippine exports of $25 Billion

US$1.5 billion (1996)

Political

Laguna is subdivided into 25 municipalities and 5 cities

Cities of the Philippines

A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...

.

Cities

City Cities of the Philippines A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...	Type	District	Population (2007)	Mayors	No. of Barangays
Biñan City	1st Class City	1st District	262,735	Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat	24
Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...	1st Class City	2nd District	360,281	Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr.	54
San Pablo City San Pablo City The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...	1st Class City	3rd District	237,259	Vicente B. Amante Vicente B. Amante Vicente Belen Amante, commonly known as Vic Amante, is the mayor of City of San Pablo in the Philippines. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo .-References:...	80
Santa Rosa City Santa Rosa City The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...	1st Class City	1st District	266,943	Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno	18
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Nature and Science City of the Philippines	2nd District	98,631	Anthony Genuino	14
San Pedro San Pedro, Laguna The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...	Cityhood Process	1st District	281,808	Calixto Cataquiz	20
Cabuyao Cabuyao, Laguna Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...	Cityhood Process	2nd District	205,367	Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr.	18

Los Baños is one of the Special Zones of Laguna and declared as Nature and Science City of the Philippines. (considered as a municipality.)

San Pedro is declared as the Rooster City of the Philippines and the Sampaguita Capital of the Philippines. (considered as a municipality and under the cityhood process.)

Cabuyao Cityhood is already filed to the senate. (considered as a municipality and under the cityhood process.)

Municipalities

Municipality Municipalities of the Philippines A municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...	Type	District	Population (2007)	Mayors	No. of Barangays
Alaminos Alaminos, Laguna Alaminos is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 40,380 people in 7,466 households. It has a land area of and is situated southeast of Manila. Located at northeast of Sto...	3rd Class	3rd District	40,380	Eladio Magampon, M.D.	15
Bay Bay, Laguna Bay is a 3rd class also considered as 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,756 inhabitants in 15,194 households...	2nd Class	2nd District	50,756	Jose Ortiz Padrid	15
Calauan Calauan, Laguna Calauan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 54,248 people in 8,818 households.The town got its name from the term kalawang, which means rust...	3rd Class	3rd District	54,248	Felisa L. Berris	17
Cavinti Cavinti, Laguna Cavinti is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is situated in the foothills of Sierra Madre mountain range, and part of the 4th congressional district of Laguna...	4th Class	4th District	20,469	Florcelie Esguerra	19
Famy Famy, Laguna Famy is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 13,577 people in 2,147 households....	5th Class	4th District	13,577	Renonia B. Muramatsu	20
Kalayaan Kalayaan, Laguna ' is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 21,203 people in 3,788 households....	5th Class	4th District	21,203	Teodoro Adao, Jr.	3
Liliw Liliw, Laguna Liliw is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is one of the highland towns forming the southern extremity of the province. According to the latest census, it has a population of 32,727 people in 6,205 households....	4th Class	3rd District	32,727	Cesar C. Sulibit	33
Luisiana Luisiana, Laguna This article is about the Philippine municipality. For the State of Louisiana, see LouisianaLuisiana is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 19,255 people in 4,556 households...	4th Class	4th District	19,255	Manuel R. Rondilla	23
Lumban Lumban, Laguna Lumban is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 28,443 people in 5,456 households. Lumban has an area of 96.08 square kilometers, the fourth largest in Laguna...	3rd Class	4th District	28,443	Wilfredo O. Paraiso	16
Mabitac Mabitac, Laguna Mabitac is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It was the site of a battle in the Philippine-American War, when on September 17, 1900, Filipinos under General Juan Cailles defeated an American force commanded by Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham...	5th Class	4th District	17,608	Gerardo C. Fader	15
Magdalena Magdalena, Laguna Magdalena is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is situated at the foot of Mount Banahaw. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,204 people in 3,784 households.-Barangays:...	5th Class	4th District	20,204	Teresa Nieva B. Reodica	24
Majayjay Majayjay, Laguna Majayjay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. One hundred twenty kilometers south of Manila, it is bounded by the municipality of Magdalena on the north, by Lucban in Quezon province on...	4th Class	4th District	23,681	Teofilo C. Guerra	40
Nagcarlan Nagcarlan, Laguna Nagcarlan is a 2rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 63,551 people in 10,708 households. It is 16 kilometers northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines...	3rd Class	3rd District	57,070	Nelson Osuna	52
Paete Paete, Laguna Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....	4th Class	4th District	24,696	Emmanuel B. Cadayona	9
Pagsanjan Pagsanjan, Laguna Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or...	2nd Class	4th District	35,944	Girlie Ejercito	16
Pakil Pakil, Laguna Pakil is a 5th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,242 people in 3,698 households.-Barangays:Pakil is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Baño * Banilan...	5th Class	4th District	20,242	Vipops R. Martinez	13
Pangil Pangil, Laguna Pangil is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 23,421 people in 4,160 households.-Barangays:Panguil is politically subdivided into 8 barangays.* Balian...	4th Class	4th District	23,421	Juanita C. Manzana	8
Pila Pila, Laguna Pila is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,227 people in 7,750 households...	4th Class	4th District	44,227	Edgardo A. Ramos	17
Rizal Rizal, Laguna Rizal is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is a landlocked municipality of located 15.53 miles from the provincial capital Santa Cruz and is bounded on the north by municipality of Calauan, on the east by Nagcarlan, on the west by San Pablo City, and on the south...	5th Class	3rd District	15,459	Antonino A. Aurelio	11
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, Laguna Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...	1st Class	4th District	101,914	Domingo G. Panganiban	26
Santa Maria Santa Maria, Laguna Santa Maria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 26,267 people in 4,914 households.-Geography:...	4th Class	4th District	26,267	Antonio Carolino	25
Siniloan Siniloan, Laguna Sinilóan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 34,877 people in 6,159 households....	3rd Class	4th District	34,877	Juanita Realeza-Acero	20
Victoria Victoria, Laguna Victoria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 33,829 people in 6,128 households....	4th Class	3rd District	33,829	Nonong Gonzalez	9

Physical

Laguna lies on the southern shores of Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...

, the largest lake in the country. On the southern border of the province are Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banáhaw

Mount Banahaw

Mount Banahaw is an active volcano on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippines. The three-peaked volcano complex is located between the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region dominating the landscape for miles around.The mountain is considered by...

, both are long dormant volcanoes, but still sources of geothermal energy. Mt. Makiling is popular for the numerous hot spring resorts that are found on its slopes. Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...

, is a popular waterfall that tumbles down a deep gorge in the hills.

The eastern portion of Laguna straddles the southernmost portions of the Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre (Philippines)

The Sierra Madre is a mountain range in The Philippines. It is located along the north-eastern coast of Luzon Island, running north/south. Quezon National Forest Park is situated in the range.-Geography:...

 mountain range.

Climate

The province is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year for a small portion near the southern boundary. The other parts, west of Santa Cruz municipality, experience a dry season from November to April and rainy season during the rest of the year. The eastern and southern most portions do not have distinct season, with rainfall more evenly distributed throughout the year.

Historical

City/Municipality	Name of Landmark	Roads from Manila	Description
Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...	Rizal Shrine	South Luzón Tollway South Luzon Expressway The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...  - Calamba Exit via National Road to J.P. Rizal Avenue	The Rizal Shrine is located in Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...  and features the home of José Rizal José Rizal José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by... .
Biñan City	Alberto House	South Luzón Tollway - Southwoods, Carmona, and Mamplasan Exits, via National Road	Ancestral House of Teodora Alonzo's (Jose Rizal's mother) clan.
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Homma-Yamashita Shrine	South Luzón Tollway - Calamba Exit via National Road to Los Baños
Cavinti Cavinti, Laguna Cavinti is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is situated in the foothills of Sierra Madre mountain range, and part of the 4th congressional district of Laguna...	Japanese Garden	South Luzón Tollway - Calambâ Exit via National Road to Famy-Cavinti Road
Nagcarlán Nagcarlan, Laguna Nagcarlan is a 2rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 63,551 people in 10,708 households. It is 16 kilometers northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines...	Underground Cemetery	South Luzón Tollway - Calamba Exit via National Road to San Pablo-Nagcarlan Road
Mabitac Mabitac, Laguna Mabitac is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It was the site of a battle in the Philippine-American War, when on September 17, 1900, Filipinos under General Juan Cailles defeated an American force commanded by Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham...	The Battle of Mabitac Mural, Mabitac	Ortigas Avenue heading to Manila East Road (Rizal)
Pila Pila, Laguna Pila is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,227 people in 7,750 households...	Pila Town Plaza and Ancestral Homes	South Luzón Tollway- Calamba Exit via National Road to Pila
	Pinagbayanan Crematorium	South Luzón Tollway- Calamba Exit via National Road to Pila	The Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... ' oldest crematorium.
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Baker Hall, UP Los Baños,	South Luzón Tollway - Calamba Exit via National Road to Los Baños
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, Laguna Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...	Emilio Jacinto Shrine Burial Site, Villa Valenzuela and Santa Cruz Town Plaza	South Luzón Tollway- Calamba Exit via National Road to Santa Cruz

Natural

City/Municipality	Name of Landmark	Roads from Manila	Description
Pagsanjan Pagsanjan, Laguna Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or...	Pagsanjan Falls Pagsanjan Falls Pagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...		The Magdapio Falls used to be called the Magdapio Falls but have become popularly known as the Pagsanjan Falls Pagsanjan Falls Pagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...  because the trip starts in Pagsanjan Pagsanjan, Laguna Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or... .
Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...  and Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...  Springs	Mount Makiling Mount Makiling Mount Makiling, also rarely Mount Maquiling, is a potentially active volcano in Laguna province on the island of Luzon, Philippines. It rises to 1,090 m above mean sea level.-Legend:...	SLEX - Calamba Exit via National Road to Brgy. Pansol and Bucal to National Highway of Los Baños
Calauan Calauan, Laguna Calauan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 54,248 people in 8,818 households.The town got its name from the term kalawang, which means rust...	Hidden Valley Springs
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Crocodile Lake	City of Springs
Nagcarlán Nagcarlan, Laguna Nagcarlan is a 2rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 63,551 people in 10,708 households. It is 16 kilometers northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines...	Eight mountains		It includes Mt. Atimla, Mt. Mabilog, Mt. Nagcarlán, Mt. Malauban, Mt. Lansay, Mt. Bayaquitos, Mt. Cristóbal and Mt. Banaháw.
San Pablo City San Pablo City The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...	Seven Lakes of San Pablo		It includes like Sampaloc Lake, Lake Bunot, Lake Calibato, Lake Pandin, Lake Yambo, Lake Palakpakin, and Lake Muhikap.
Botocan, Majayjay Majayjay, Laguna Majayjay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. One hundred twenty kilometers south of Manila, it is bounded by the municipality of Magdalena on the north, by Lucban in Quezon province on...	Dalitiwan River, Taytay Falls
Famy Famy, Laguna Famy is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 13,577 people in 2,147 households....	Natural Drinking Water, Mayatba & Spill Way Resort		Natural Drinking Water in the middle of the town proper, near Famy Municipal Hall
Siniloan Siniloan, Laguna Sinilóan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 34,877 people in 6,159 households....	Buruwisan Falls

Man-made

City/Municipality	Name	Road from Manila	Remarks
Santa Rosa City	Enchanted Kingdom Enchanted Kingdom Enchanted Kingdom is a theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, about from Manila. It has a land area of 17 hectares...	SLEX - Calamba Exit via National Road
Pila Pila, Laguna Pila is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,227 people in 7,750 households...	Pila Municipal Museum
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Boy Scouts of the Philippines Boy Scouts of the Philippines The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the national Scout organization of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth the love of God, country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute in nation-building.The BSP was chartered under...  Camp, University of the Philippines University of the Philippines The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No... , Los Baños
Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...	Pook ni María Makiling
Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...	Hot Springs, Private and Public Resorts		Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...  has 661 resorts, respectively. Making the city as the Resort Capital of the Philippines.
Calamba City Calamba City Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...	The Plaza Calamba		A park along the Calamba City Hall Complex with the tallest Jose Rizal José Rizal José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...  monument.
Paeté Paete, Laguna Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....	Paete's Woodcarvings
Cabuyao Cabuyao, Laguna Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...	St. Polycarp Church		A catholic church
Mamatid, Cabuyao Cabuyao, Laguna Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...	Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer		SLEX - Cabuyao Exit via Mamatid Road
Majayjay Majayjay, Laguna Majayjay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. One hundred twenty kilometers south of Manila, it is bounded by the municipality of Magdalena on the north, by Lucban in Quezon province on...	St. Gregory Church		A catholic church
Paeté Paete, Laguna Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....	St. James the Apostle Church
Pakil Pakil, Laguna Pakil is a 5th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,242 people in 3,698 households.-Barangays:Pakil is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Baño * Banilan...	San Pedro de Alcantara Church		also known as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Turumba
San Pedro San Pedro, Laguna The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...	Centro Pacita		Commercial Center in Pacita
San Pedro San Pedro, Laguna The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...	Sto. Rosario Parish Church
Landayan, San Pedro San Pedro, Laguna The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...	Diocesan Shrine of Santo Sepulchre	National Road
Mabitac Mabitac, Laguna Mabitac is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It was the site of a battle in the Philippine-American War, when on September 17, 1900, Filipinos under General Juan Cailles defeated an American force commanded by Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham...	Our Lady of Candelaria
Biñán City Biñan, Laguna The City of Biñan is a first class component city in the Republic of the Philippines. It is located in the Province of Laguna, in the island of Luzon, and also accessible from Metro Manila via the South Luzon Expressway, Biñan City has become both a suburban residential community of Metro Manila...	Splash Island, San Isidro Labrador Church, Biñan City Plaza
San Pablo City	St. Paul the First Hermit Cathedral
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, Laguna Santa Cruz is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also the capital town of the province of Laguna. According to the latest census, it has a population of 101,914 people in 19,627 households and with a growth rate of 1.37%)...	Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church

Educational attractions / Schools and Universities

Liliw

• Sanctuario de San Antonio Children's Learning Center ( J.P Rizal St.)
• Sanctuario de San Antonio Children's Learning Center Annex ( Maslun St.)
• Gv Montessori
• Liceo de Liliw
• Liliw Central Elementary School
• Pagasa Elementary School
• Saint John The Baptist Academy

Alaminos

• Marcelino Fule Memorial College
• St. Paul Learning School of Alaminos
• Ibayiw National High School
• Reymaries School
• Alaminos National High School (former San Juan National High School)

Bay

• Little People's School
• Liceo de Bay
• Science and Technology School of Los Baños

Biñan City

• Alpha Angelicum Academy
• AMA Computer University-Biñan Campus
• La Consolación College-Biñán
• Brent International School
  Brent International School
  Brent International School is an international co-educational day and boarding school associated with the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. It has campuses in different locations throughout the Philippines: Brent School Manila in Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna; Brent School Baguio, and Brent School...
  
  
• Caritas Don Bosco School
  Caritas Don Bosco School
  Caritas Don Bosco School is a co-educational, private Roman Catholic school situated in Laguna Technopark, Biñan, Laguna. It is overseen and handled by the Sisters of Charity of Jesus, abbreviated as SCG...
  
  
• Catholic School of Pacita
• De La Salle Canlubang
• Santa Catalina College
• South City Homes Academy
• Saint Francis National Highschool (Brgy. San Francisco)
• Soro-Soro Elementary School
• Colegio San Agustin - Biñan
• Colegio San Antonio
• University of Perpetual Help Jonelta System (Biñán Campus)
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Biñan
  Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Biñan
  Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Biñan or PUP Biñan is a PUP campus located in City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, offering eleven course, one diploma program and undergraduate programs.The campus was created through a Memorandum of Agreement between the University and the City...
  
  
• Saint Michael's College of Laguna
• Holy Spirit School
• St. Augustine International School (Owned: AMAES)
• St. John Mark Academy
• Biñan National High School
• Biñan Secondary School of Applied Academics
• Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School Of Arts And Trades
• Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School
• Saint-Sebastien Elementary school

Cabuyao

• Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
  Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
  The Pamantasan ng Cabuyao is a university in the municipality of Cabuyao in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It was founded by the former Mayor Etok Aguillo, through the enactment of Municipal Ordinance 2003-059 approved on April 16, 2003.Before the establishment of the Pamantasan ng Cabuyao,...
  
   (University of cabuyao)
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (Cabuyao Campus)
• Malayan Colleges Laguna
  Malayan Colleges Laguna
  The Malayan Colleges Laguna is a private, non-sectarian, and wholly owned subsidiary of Mapúa Institute of Technology along with the other subsidiaries like the Mapúa IT Center in Makati City and the Malayan High School of Science in Manila.The campus is located in Cabuyao, Laguna, where several...
  
  
• Saint Vincent College of Cabuyao
• Colegio de Santo Niño de Cabuyao
• Southeast Asia Institute of Science, Arts and Technology - Cabuyao Technological Campus
• St. Matthew Montessori and Science High School
• Our Lady of Assumption College
  Our Lady of Assumption College
  -History:The first school established and serves as the main school is located at Villa Olympia Subdivision, San Pedro, Laguna. It was conceptualized by Dr. Maximo C. Acierto, Jr. and Dr. Ethelwyn A. Acierto on October 1988 to cater to the growing needs of a fast growing population in the south...
  
   (Phase 2, Mabuhay City, Mamatid, Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
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• Our Lady of Assumption College
  Our Lady of Assumption College
  -History:The first school established and serves as the main school is located at Villa Olympia Subdivision, San Pedro, Laguna. It was conceptualized by Dr. Maximo C. Acierto, Jr. and Dr. Ethelwyn A. Acierto on October 1988 to cater to the growing needs of a fast growing population in the south...
  
   (Phase 6, Mabuhay City, Mamatid, Cabuyao, Laguna)
• The Academy of Hope Special Education School (Mamatid)
• Child Jesus Academy
• Colegio de Santa Cecilia
• Kolehiyo de Canlubang (Mamatid Branch)
• Cabuyao National Highschool
• Cabuyao Institute
• Liceo de Cabuyao
• Liceo de Mamatíd
• Cabuyao Central School
• Pulo National HighSchool

Calamba City

• City College of Calamba
  City College of Calamba
  The City College of Calamba is a non-sectarian, public institution of higher learning located in Burgos St., Barangay 7 , Calamba City...
  
  
• Colegio de San Juan de Letran
  Colegio de San Juan de Letran
  The Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Letran College, or simply Letran is a private Roman Catholic institution of learning located in Intramuros, Manila, in the Philippines. The college was founded in 1620. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has the distinction of being the oldest college in the...
  
  
• Laguna College of Business and Arts
  Laguna College of Business and Arts
  Laguna College of Business and Arts or LCBA is a Private Non-Sectarian campus in Calamba City, Laguna. It is located at Burgos St. Calamba City. It was founded in June 1930 by its founder, Don Pedro E. Llamas. It is the first Secondary School in Calamba City. The current president of the school...
  
  
• Rizal College of Laguna
• University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Calamba Campus
  University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Calamba Campus
  The University of Perpetul Help System Dalta - Calamba Campus or simply Perpetual, was founded on 1996 in Barangay Paciano Rizal, Calamba City. It is a private, non-sectarian educational institution run by the Dalta Group of Companies....
  
  
• Calambâ Doctors' College
• Don Bosco College
• Canossa Academy
• Asian Computer College
  Asian Computer College
  Asian Computer College is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning with two campuses in Calamba City in the Philippines. It was founded in 2000.- History :Asian Computer College was established in Mayapa, Calamba City on March 2000...
  
   - Main
• Asian Computer College
  Asian Computer College
  Asian Computer College is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning with two campuses in Calamba City in the Philippines. It was founded in 2000.- History :Asian Computer College was established in Mayapa, Calamba City on March 2000...
  
   - Annex
• Rizal Institute - Canlubang
  Rizal Institute - Canlubang
  The Rizal Institute - Canlubang is a private school in Calamba City, Philippines.Founded by Hon. Jose H. Yulo Sr. in 1949, the school was formerly known as Rizal Institute Don Bosco or RIDB....
  
  
• Mary Help of Christians School, Inc.
• North Marie Montessori Academy
• Santa Cecilia Catholic School
• St. John Colleges
• St. Simon Montessori School
• Calamba Institute
  Calamba Institute
  Calamba Institute is a private school in Brgy. Halang, Calamba City. The school offers Pre-elementary, Elementary, and High School courses. The school has two separate buildings which both buildings are located in Chipeco Ave. The first building is for High School and the second building is for...
  
  
• Saint John Colleges
  Saint John Colleges
  Saint John Colleges, formerly Saint John Academy, is a private nonsectarian school that provides education from preparatory to college level in Calamba City, Philippines. It was founded in 1988. It is located in Chipeco Avenue, Barangay 3. Previously, it was located near the St...
  
  
• St. Peter Academy
• Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna

Cavinti

• Cavinti Academy
• Liceo de Cavinti
• DEAF (Deaf Evangelistic Alliance Foundation)

Los Baños

• University of the Philippines Los Baños
• University of the Philippines Rural High School
  University of the Philippines Rural High School
  The University of the Philippines Rural High School was established as a subsidiary of the Department of Agricultural Education of the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture, pursuant to Sec.4 of Act 3377 of the Philippine Legislature which was approved on December 3, 1927...
  
  
• National Arts Centre & Philippine High School for the Arts
• UPLB Museum of Natural History
• UPLB College of Agriculture Agricultural Park
• UPLB Makiling Sining Gallery
• Makíling Botanical Gardens
• Makíling Forest Reserve
• Riceworld Museum, International Rice Research Institute
  International Rice Research Institute
  The International Rice Research Institute is an international NGO. Its headquarters are in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, and it has offices in sixteen countries...
  
   (IRRI)
• Trace Aquatic Centre and Computer College
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (Los Baños Campus)
• Los Baños National High School
• Los Baños Community National High School
• Los Baños Adventist Elementary School http://lbaes.site50.net/
• Christian School International
• South Hill School Incorporated
• Maquiling School Incorporated
• Morning Star Montessori School Incorporated
• Colegio De Los Baños

Nagcarlán

• St. Mary's Academy of Nagcarlan
• Rizal Standard Academy
• Elyon Academia
• Nagcarlán Montessori Center
• Mizpah Christian School
• Cornerstone Christian Academy of Nagcarlán
• Bright Shiners Elementary School
• Crisanto Guysayko Memorial Elementary School
• Lazaan-Malinao Elementary School
• Yukos Elementary School (Main)
• Yukos Elementary School (Annex)
• Talangan Elementary School
• Plaridel National High School
• Calúmpang National High School
• Talangan National High School
• Upland National High School
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (Nagcarlan Campus)

Pagsanján

• Pagsanján National High School
• Liceo de Pagsanján
• Unson National High School
• STI. Pagsanján
• AMA Computer University
• Francisco Benitez Memorial School (known as Central)
• Pagsanjan Academy
• UECP Christian Academy
• Little Angels Christian School
• Maulawin Elementary School
• Pinagsanjan Elementary School
• Jose Gallardo Memorial Elementary School
• San Isidro Elementary School
• Samapalocan Elementary School
• Unson Elementary School
• C. Lanuza Elementary School (Biñan Elementary School)

Paete

• Paete Science & Business Colleges formerly Eastern Laguna Colleges
• Liceo de Paeté
• Poten and Eliseo Quesada Memorial National High School
• Paete Elementary School
• San Antonio Abad School

Pangil

• Balian Community College
• Balian National High School
• Laguna Maritime, Arts and Business Colleges - LMABC (Formerly Laguna Maritime Academy)

Pakil

• Liceo de Pakil
• Pakil, Elementary School
• St.Peter of Alcantara College

Pila

• Pila Museum, Pila, Laguna
• Liceo de Pila
• Pila Central(Elementary)

Rizal

• Antipolo-Sulsuguin Elementary School
• Ashton Faith Academy
• Rizal National High School
• GV Montessori
• Rizal Elementary School
• Pook Elementary School

San Pablo City

• Academia De San Ignacio De Loyola
• AMA COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER (CO-Owned AMAES)
• The Laguna College
  Laguna College
  The Laguna College, more popularly known by its initials LC, is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational institution located in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines.It offers kindergarten, elementary, high school, college, and postgraduate education....
  
  
• Niño Jesus Science Oriented Montessori School, Inc., Maharlika Highway, Calihan
• Ateneo de San Pablo
  Ateneo de San Pablo
  The Ateneo de San Pablo was a former Jesuit elementary and high school in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines. It was established in 1947. The school was closed by the Diocese of San Pablo in 1978, and turned into a diocesan school. It became known as Liceo de San Pablo.-External links:*...
  
   (Currently The Liceo de San Pablo)
• Aera Museum (Escudero Private Museum)
• Blue Danube School, Inc.
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (San Pablo City Campus)
  Laguna State Polytechnic University
  The Laguna State Polytechnic University is a state university in the Province of Laguna, Philippines. It has four regular campuses in three municipalities and a city of the province: LSPU-Main Campus in the capital town of Santa Cruz, LSPU-Host Campus in Siniloan, LSPU-San Pablo City Campus, and...
  
  
• San Pablo Colleges
• Canossa College
• Dalubhasáan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo (DLSP)
• Montesorri Professional College
• CREST Christian School
• MSC Institute of Technology
• Grace and Truth School
• St. Joseph School
• San Antonio 1 Elementary School
• San Pablo City Science High School

San Pedro

• St. Therese of the Child Jesus School (St. Francis Homes 3 [main])
• St. Therese of the Child Jesus School (Adelina Subdv. [annex]
• Our Lady of Assumption College
  Our Lady of Assumption College
  -History:The first school established and serves as the main school is located at Villa Olympia Subdivision, San Pedro, Laguna. It was conceptualized by Dr. Maximo C. Acierto, Jr. and Dr. Ethelwyn A. Acierto on October 1988 to cater to the growing needs of a fast growing population in the south...
  
   (Villa Olympia Subd., San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  )
• Mater Ecclesiae School
• Immaculate Heart of Mary School
• San Francisco De Sales School
• San Gerónimo Emilliani School
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Pedro
• Casa del Niño Montessori & Science High School
• San Pedro College of Business Administration
• STI San Pedro
  STI San Pedro
  STI - San Pedro is a computer school located in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. It is recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.-History:...
  
  
• Saint Louis Anne College
• Joseph and Mary Academy
• AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC)-San Pedro Campus
• Laguna Science and Technology College
• Colegio de San Pedro
• San Vicente Livelihood Program (Adelina II Subdivision)
• IETI - Magsaysay
• Saint Francis College
• Laguna Northwestern College (LNC-Main Campus in San Antonio)
• Laguna Northwesten College (LNC-Annex in Pacita I)
• San Pedro Relocation Center National High School (SPRCNHS Main Campus in Langgam)
• San Pedro Relocation Center National High School (SPRCNHS Cuyab Campus)
• San Pedro Relocation Center National High School (Landayan Campus)
• Amazing Grace School
• Pacita Complex National High School
• Sampaguita National High School (Main Campus in Sampaguita Village)
• Sampaguita National High School (Annex in Adelina I)
• Our Lady of Assumption College
• San Pedro Manpower Training School (Elvinda Village Ice Plant)
• Liceo de San Pedro (LDSP-Main building is located in front of the municipal plaza)
• Liceo de San Pedro (LDSP-Annex building is located beside the town church)
• Sisters of Mary Immaculate School
• San Lorenzo School
• Jesus the Risen Saviour School
• Jesus, the Rock of All Ages Christian School

*ST. PETER ACADEMY (Main Campus), National Highway, San Pedro, Laguna

• Adelina 1 Complex Elementary School
• Bagong Silang Elementary School
• Chrysanthemum Village Elementary School
• Cuyab Elementary School
• Estrella Elementary School
• Laguna Resettlement Community School
• Landayan Elementary School
• Langgam Elementary School
• Magsaysay Elementary School
• Pacita 1 Complex Elementary School
• Pacita 2 Complex Elementary School
• Rosario Complex Elementary School
• Sampaguita Village Elementary School
• San Antonio Elementary School
• San Isidro Village elementary School
• San Pedro Central Elementary School
• San Roque Elementary School
• San Vicente Elementary School
• Santo Nino Elementary School
• Southville 3A Elementary School

Santa Crúz

• Laguna University (located at San Luis Sports Complex)
• ACTS Computer College
• AMA Computer University
• AMA Computer Learning Center
• Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School (Main Campus)
• Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School (Annex branch located at San Luis Sports Complex)
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (formerly the Laguna Collage of Arts and Trade)
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (satellite branch located at San Luis Sports Complex)
• Capitol View Christian School
• Immaculate Conception Catholic School
• Basic Christian International School & Special Education Center
• Don Bosco High School
• Our Lady of Maulawin Educational Foundation INC.
• Philippine Women's University (Santa Crúz, Laguna branch)
• Laguna Santiago Educational Foundation Inc.
• Montessori Professional College
• Santa Cruz Central Elementary School
• Bagumbayan Elementary School
• Saint Thérèse Lisxeus School and Business High School
• Union Collage Of Laguna
• STI Santa Crúz
• Immaculate Conception Catholic College (The First Diocesian Catholic College in Laguna)

Santa Maria

• Our Lady of Los Angeles School (Pre-school)
• Santa Maria Academy (Pre-school, Elementary, Highschool)
• Santa Maria National High School - Main
• Santa Maria National High School - Bagumbayan Annex
• Santa Maria National High School - J. Santiago Annex

Santa Rosa City

• Dominican College Santa Rosa
• Our Lady of Assumption College
  Our Lady of Assumption College
  -History:The first school established and serves as the main school is located at Villa Olympia Subdivision, San Pedro, Laguna. It was conceptualized by Dr. Maximo C. Acierto, Jr. and Dr. Ethelwyn A. Acierto on October 1988 to cater to the growing needs of a fast growing population in the south...
  
   (San Lorenzo South Subd., Santa Rosa City
  Santa Rosa City
  The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
  
  , Laguna)
• Laguna BelAir School
  Laguna BelAir School
  Laguna BelAir School is a science and math oriented private school located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines. The school's curriculum is patterned after that of the Philippine Science High School System....
  
  
• Laguna Eastern Academy of Santa Rosa, Inc.
• Emmanuel Christian School (San Lorenzo South Subd., Santa Rosa City
  Santa Rosa City
  The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
  
  , Laguna)
• The Coca-Cola Pavilion, Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. Plant
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santa Rosa
• Colegio de Sta. Rosa de Lima, Inc.
• Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
  Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
  The Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School is a Secondary Public Science High School located in J.P Rizal Blvd...
  
  
• Meridian Educational Institution
• Sta. Rosa Central 1
• Sta. Rosa Central 2
• Sta. Rosa Central 3
• Dila Elementary School
• Maranatha Academy
• Sta. Rosa Educational Institution
• Mirriam Institute Inc. (Formerly Mirriamville School Inc.)
• Rex Dei Academy
• International Montessori School
• Regina Coeli School
• Aplaya National Highschool
• Aplaya National High School Annex I (APEX)
• Dominican College
• Saints Peter and Paul
• Chair of Saint Peter School
• Holy Rosary College
• Canossa School
• University of Santo Tomas - Santa Rosa
  University of Santo Tomas
  The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
  
   (operational by 2011)
• Balibago National High School
  Balibago National High School
  The Balibago National High School, commonly known as BalNaHiS or simply BNHS, is a public high school located at Barangay Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines.-Mission:...
  
  
• Marie Margarette School

Sinilóan

• Angela Ong Javier Elementary School - AOJ
• Buhay Elementary School
• Colegio Santa Isabel of Laguna
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (Sinilóan Campus)
• San Lorenzo Ruiz Montessori
• Siniloan National High School
• Siniloan Elementary School

Luisiana

• Liceo de Luisiana
• Luis Bernárdo Memorial High School

Magdalena

• ALMES- Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School
• RPES- Ricardo A. Pronove Elementary School
• BCES- Buenavista- Cigaras Elementary School (formerly Dean Conrado Benitez Elementary School)
• BES- Balanac Elementary School
• BuES- Bungkol Elementary School
• MES- Maravilla Elementary School
• LLLSF- Luz, the Light Learning School Foundation
• AFCS- Angel's Faith Christian School
• BNHS (Main Campus)- Buenavista National High School
• BNHS (Annex Campus)- Buenavista National High School Annex Campus
• B.I.- Banahaw Institute
• AMG-CCT- AMG Skilled hands Technological College

Famy

• Sta. Isabel High School
• Famy National High School

Lumban

• Lumban Academy - Nitanny School Inc.
• Conception Elementary School
• Little Shepherd Integrated Montessori
• Lumban Central Elementary School
• Sto. Niño Elementary School
• Maytalang 1 Elementary School
• Lumban Parochial Kindergarten School
• Lumban National High School (formerly Wawa National High School)

Majayjay

• Liceo de Majayjay
• Sta. Catalina Elem. School
• Sta. Catalina National High School
• Suba Elem. School
• Suba National High School
• Majayjay Central Elem. School
• MCED

Major Malls and Shopping Centers

• SM City Santa Rosa
  SM City Santa Rosa
  SM City Sta. Rosa is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings. It has a land area of 170,000 square meters and has a gross floor area of 79,325 square meters. The mall is located at the Old National Highway, Barrio Tagapo, Santa Rosa City, Laguna...
  
  
• SM City San Pablo
  SM City San Pablo
  SM City San Pablo is the 38th shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. SM City San Pablo is the 2nd SM Supermall Franchise in the Province of Laguna. It is located at the entrance of Riverina Residential and Commercial Estates in Maharlika Highway, Brgy...
  
  
• SM City Calamba
  SM City Calamba
  SM City Calamba is the 39th shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings. It is the 3rd SM Supermall Franchise in the Province of Laguna. It is located at National Road, Brgy. Real, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines...
  
  
• SM City Pagsanjan (proposed)
• Central Mall Biñan
• Robinson's Santa Rosa Market
  Robinsons Malls
  Robinsons Malls is the second largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines. It was incorporated on September 9, 1997 by Chinese Filipino entrepreneur John Gokongwei, Jr. to develop, conduct, operate and maintain the Robinsons commercial shopping centers and all businesses related...
  
  
• Robinson's Town Mall Los Baños
  Robinsons Malls
  Robinsons Malls is the second largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines. It was incorporated on September 9, 1997 by Chinese Filipino entrepreneur John Gokongwei, Jr. to develop, conduct, operate and maintain the Robinsons commercial shopping centers and all businesses related...
  
  
• Robinson's Place Calamba (proposed)
• Walter Mart Calamba
• Walter Mart Makiling
• Walter Mart Santa Rosa 1
• Walter Mart Santa Rosa 2
• Walter Mart Los Baños
• Walter Mart Santa Cruz
• Target Mall Santa Rosa
• Pavilion Mall Biñan
• SunStar Mall Santa Cruz
• Liana's Shopping Center Calamba
• Carmel Mall Canlubang (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )
• SaveMore Market Halang (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )
• SaveMore Market Biñan
• SaveMore Market Cabuyao (proposed)
• ShopWise San pedro
• Paseo de Santa Rosa
• Paseo de Cabuyao
• Paseo Uno de Calamba
• Solenad 1 (Santa Rosa City
  Santa Rosa City
  The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
  
  )
• Solenad 2 (Santa Rosa City
  Santa Rosa City
  The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
  
  )
• Olivarez Plaza Biñan
• Olivarez Plaza Los Baños
• Puregold San Pedro
• Puregold Biñan
• Puregold Santa Rosa
• Puregold Calamba
• Puregold San Pablo
• Puregold Pacita (San Pedro
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  )
• Puregold Jr. Canlubang (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )
• Puregold Extra Banlic (Cabuyao
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  )
• Puregold Extra Golden City (Santa Rosa City
  Santa Rosa City
  The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
  
  )
• Puregold Extra Canlubang Asia (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )
• Puregold Extra Mamatid (Cabuyao
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  )
• Puregold Extra Los Baños
• New Parian Business Center (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )

Notable Personalities from Laguna

• Jose Rizal
  José Rizal
  José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
  
   (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Philippine National Hero
• Paciano Rizal
  Paciano Rizal
  Paciano Rizal was a Filipino general and revolutionary, and the older brother of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.-Early Life:...
  
   (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Filipino Revolutionist and brother of Jose Rizal
• Gen. Vicente Lim
  Vicente Lim
  Brigadier General Vicente Lim was an Filipino General in the Philippine Army who served during the Second World War.-Early life:He was born in the town of Calamba, Laguna, on the 24th of February, 1888, the third of Jose Ayala Lim-Yaoco’s four children. His father was a full-blooded Chinese who...
  
   (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Filipino General/one of the three persons of the Philippine one thousand (PhP 1,000.00) peso bill
• Michael Jake A. Nobleza (Liliw) - Lives in Liliw with Christian Robert M. Vargas
• Florentino Macabuhay (Lumban, Laguna
  Lumban, Laguna
  Lumban is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 28,443 people in 5,456 households. Lumban has an area of 96.08 square kilometers, the fourth largest in Laguna...
  
  ) - National artist
• Siegfredo B. Calabig (Paete, Laguna
  Paete, Laguna
  Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....
  
  ) - Founder and Conductor of the World Renowned Banda Kawayan
• Emilio Ramon "Jeorge Estregan" P. Ejercito, III
  E.R. Ejercito
  E.R. Ejercito is a former action star currently serving as the Governor of Laguna. Prior to his election as governor, he previously served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna...
  
   (Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or...
  
  ) - Actor/Former Mayor/Incumbent Governor of Laguna
• Prof. Marcelo Q. Adonay (Pakil, Laguna
  Pakil, Laguna
  Pakil is a 5th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,242 people in 3,698 households.-Barangays:Pakil is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Baño * Banilan...
  
  )- known as the Philippines' Prince of Church Music
• Teresita S. Lazaro
  Teresita S. Lazaro
  Teresita Lazaro is the former Governor of the Philippine Province of Laguna from 2001 to 2010.-Profile:Laguna Gov. Teresita “Ningning” Santiago Lazaro started her career in public service from 1964 to 1974 as a public elementary school teacher in the municipality of Cabuyao and later in Calamba,...
  
   (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - Former governor of Laguna
• Joey Lina (Victoria, Laguna
  Victoria, Laguna
  Victoria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 33,829 people in 6,128 households....
  
  ) - Former Senator, DILG Secretary, Radio Host and Governor of Laguna
• Dan Fernandez
  Dan Fernandez
  Dan Fernandez is the Lead Product Manager for Visual Studio Express at Microsoft corporation. He has worked for Microsoft since 2001 most recently he was the C# Product Manager. Dan is a frequent speaker at events like Developer Days, TechEd, and Visual Studio Connections...
  
   (Biñan City) - Laguna First District Representative/Former Vice-Governor of Laguna/Actor
• Loren Legarda
  Loren Legarda
  Loren Legarda is a Filipino broadcast journalist, environmentalist, and politician of Visayan ancestry, notable as the only female to top two senatorial elections . During the 2004 Philippine general election, she ran for the position of Vice-President as an Independent with Fernando Poe, Jr...
  
   (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Senator/Vice-Presidentiable
• Michael T. De Jesus - (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  ) Public Servant
• Charice Pempengco
  Charice Pempengco
  Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco , popularly known by the mononym Charice, is a Filipino recording artist and actress who rose to popularity through YouTube. Dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as the Most Talented Girl in the World, she released her first international studio album Charice in 2010...
  
   (Sta. Rosa City) - International Singer/Recording Artist
• Marinel Santos (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Star in a Million batch 1 2nd runner up/Actress/Recording Artist
• Rico Blanco
  Rico Blanco
  Rico Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. As a solo artist and with his former band, Rivermaya, Blanco has so far recorded, written and produced more local and regional number one hits than any other musician since 1994 and has sold over a...
  
   (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  ) - Band Artist
• Charlene Almarvez
  Charlene Almarvez
  Charlene Louise Alagon Almarvez is a Filipina fashion model from Laguna who placed 1st Runner-up at the Ford Supermodel Of The World 2010 winning a $150,000 modeling representation courtesy of Ford Models in New York.-Career:...
  
   (Sta. Cruz, Laguna) - Filipina model, Ford Supermodel of the World runner-up
• Jayson Fernandez (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Band Artist/Lead Vocalist (Rivermaya
  Rivermaya
  Rivermaya is one of the most influential, critically acclaimed and significant Filipino rock band formed in 1993. They are one of the several bands who spearheads the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion...
  
  )
• Julia Clarete
  Julia Clarete
  Eda Giselle Rosetta N. Clarete, better known by her screen name Julia Clarete , is a Filipina singer and actress, both for theater and film. She was launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 4 in 1996....
  
   (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  ) - Eat Bulaga Host/Actress
• Mark Herras
  Mark Herras
  Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
  
   (Sta. Rosa City) - StarStruck Survivor/Actor/Dancer
• Dion Ignacio
  Dion Ignacio
  Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....
  
   (Siniloan, Laguna
  Siniloan, Laguna
  Sinilóan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 34,877 people in 6,159 households....
  
  ) - StarStruck Avenger/Actor
• Nadine Samonte
  Nadine Samonte
  Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
  
   (Santa Rosa, Laguna) - StarStruck Avenger/Actress
• C. J. Muere (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - StarStruck Avenger/Actor
• Paw Diaz
  Paw Diaz
  Paw Diaz is an actress, model and TV host in the Philippines. Born on March 1987 in San Pedro, Laguna came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN’s reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist....
  
   (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  )- Model/T.V. Host/Actress
• Jamilla Obispo (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  )- Model/Actress/Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition housemate
• Jan Karlo Piamonte(Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  )-TV5 New Teen Star
• Bayani Casimiro
  Bayani Casimiro
  Bayani Casimiro, Sr. was a Filipino dancer who was among the leading stars of bodabil in the 1930s and 1940s. He also appeared in musical films and later in life, in comedic roles. A tap dancer, he was frequently dubbed as the "Fred Astaire of the Philippines".-Early years:Casimiro was born in...
  
   - Actor/Dancer/Comedian
• Celso Ad Castillo (Siniloan, Laguna
  Siniloan, Laguna
  Sinilóan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 34,877 people in 6,159 households....
  
  ) - Multi-Awarded Director
• Jo E. Jucal (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - Film Director
• Archie Alemania
  Archie Alemania
  -Early life:Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers...
  
   (Sta. Maria, Laguna) - Actor/Dancer
• Susan Enriquez (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Reporter/Broadcaster/TV Host
• Jiggy Manicad (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  )- Reporter/News Anchor/TV Host
• Marco Sison - Legendary Singer
• Didith Reyes
  Didith Reyes
  Maria Helen Bella Avenila Santamaria , better known as Didith Reyes, was a Filipino actress and singer best known for recording a string of hit love ballads in the 1970s...
  
   (Biñan City) - Jukebox Queen/Legendary Singer
• Janet Basco
  Janet Basco
  Janet Basco is a Filipino singer. She is known for her hits "You Made Me Live Again", "Minsan Pa" and "My Girl, My Woman, My Friend" with Jose Mari Chan.-Biography:...
  
   (Pakil, Laguna
  Pakil, Laguna
  Pakil is a 5th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 20,242 people in 3,698 households.-Barangays:Pakil is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Baño * Banilan...
  
  ) - Jazz Singer
• Charo Ronquillo
  Charo Ronquillo
  Charo Ronquillo is a Filipina model. She was described by Bill Ford as, "that unique look from the Philippines".-Early life:...
  
   (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - International Model
• Jedah Hernandez
  Jedah Hernandez
  Jedah Casabuela Hernandez . She is famous for being the 2004 Mutya ng Pilipinas titleholder.Standing at 5'9", Jedah also won the 4th Runner-up, Miss Asia Pacific International and the Special Award for Best in Evening Gown, when she represented the Philippines in Guangzhou, China on April 9,...
  
   (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - Beauty Queen/Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004
• Jerome Carandang (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Patriotic/Historian
• Mario Montenegro
  Mario Montenegro
  Mario Montenegro was a Filipino film actor best known for his heroic leading roles.-Biography:Montenegro was born in Pagsanjan, Laguna to a Filipino father and a French mother....
  
   (Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or...
  
  ) - Award-winning Actor
• Erik Spoelstra
  Erik Spoelstra
  Erik Spoelstra is an American professional basketball coach and the current head coach of the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat...
  
   (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Miami Heat
  Miami Heat
  The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
  
   Head Coach
• Ronato "The Volcano" Alcano
  Ronato Alcano
  Ronato Alcano , is a Filipino professional pool player, nicknamed "Ronnie Calamba" and "the Volcano".-Career history:...
  
   (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  ) - Professional Pool Player
• Alfredo E. Evangelista
  Alfredo E. Evangelista
  Alfredo E. Evangelista was a Filipino archeologist.-Biography:Evangelista obtained his Master's degree in anthropology in 1959 from the University of Chicago under the Fulbright Program...
  
   (San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  ) - Filipino Archeologist
• Gregorio F. Zaide
  Gregorio F. Zaide
  Gregorio F. Zaide was a Filipino historian and author. A multiawarded author, Zaide wrote 67 books and 500 articles on history...
  
   (Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan, Laguna
  Pagsanjan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 35,944 people in 7,274 households. It is situated about 92 kilometers south of Manila. The main tourist spot of Pagsanjan is the Pagsanjan Falls or...
  
  ) - Filipino Historian/Author
• Leandro Baldemor(Paete, Laguna
  Paete, Laguna
  Paete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,696 people in 5,101 households....
  
  ) - Actor
• Halina Perez (Sta. Maria, Laguna) - Sexy Actress
• Danna de Castro
  Wowowee
  Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
  
   (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - known as "Milagring" of Wowowee
  Wowowee
  Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
  
  
• Sol Aragones (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  )- Reporter/Broadcaster
• Dennis Espada - Writer/Poet/Journalist
• Francisco Macabuhay - Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
• Aris Alip (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  )- CARD MRI managing director, 2008 ramon magsaysay awardee
• Freestylers (Calamba City
  Calamba City
  Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
  
  )- 2nd Runner Up, Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2)
  Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2)
  The second season of Pilipinas Got Talent premiered on ABS-CBN on February 26, 2011. Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano and Nikki Gil take role as the hosts of the show. Once again, the judges include former ABS-CBN executive Freddie Garcia, Kris Aquino, and Ai-Ai de las Alas...
  
  
• Flor Contemplacion
  Flor Contemplacion
  Flor R. Contemplacion born in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines was a Filipina domestic worker who was executed in Singapore for murder...
  
   (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  )- Domestic Helper
• Angelica Jones
  Angelica Jones
  Angelica Jones is a singer actress in the Philippines-Personal life:Born Angelica B. Alarva on January 20, 1983 in Brgy Santisimo Rosario, San Pablo, Laguna...
  
    (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Board Member (3rd District), Sexy Actress/Comedienne
• Sabrina Man
  Sabrina Man
  Sabrina Man is a Filipino-Chinese child actress and television personality. A contract artist of DMV & GMA Network. A beauty at a young age. She was Little Miss Laguna 2007 & first Little Earth Angel-Air .She has starred in several Indie Films...
  
   (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - Child Actress/Panday Kid
• Tutti Caringal (Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao, Laguna
  Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
  
  ) - Drummer of 6 Cycle Mind/Lead Vocalist of Protein Shake
  Protein shake
  Protein Shake is a Filipino rock band. It is the part of Soupstar Entertainment, Inc.-Members:*Vic Aquino *Tutti Caringal *David Mariano *Franz Morales *Dave Villaruel...
  
  /TV Host of Music Uplate Live
• Led Sobrepeña III(Biñan City) - Singer (The Singing Bee), Actor,
• Liza Maza
  Liza Maza
  Liza Maza is a Filipino activist and development worker. She represents the Gabriela Women's Party in the 13th Congress of the Philippines....
  
   (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  )- President of the GABRIELA Women’s Party and represented the party at the 13th and 14th Congress of the House of Representatives.
• Noli Eala
  Noli Eala
  Jose Emmanuel M. Eala, better known as Noli Eala, was the sixth commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association from 2003 to 2007. Before he became the commissioner of the league, he was a play-by-play commentator of Viva-Vintage Sports, which broadcasts the PBA Games, from the early 1990s...
  
   (San Pablo City
  San Pablo City
  The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
  
  ) - Former PBA Commissioner/Anchor
• Barbie Forteza
  Barbie Forteza
  Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
  
   (Biñan City)- A young Filipina actress who is well- known in GMA'S teen-drama show, First Time
  First Time (TV series)
  First Time was a Philippine teen drama series developed by Kit Langit and directed by Andoy Ranay. The series premiered on GMA Network on February 8, 2010 starring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who were previously paired in Stairway to Heaven and Dear Friend: My Christmas List...
  
  .
• Clodualdo Sarmiento Manas - Physician-Surgeon, Humanitarian, environmentalist, businessman, civic-leader
• Ramon M. Macabuhay - First PMA graduate of Laguna

• Patrickson G. Reyes -(San Pedro, Laguna
  San Pedro, Laguna
  The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
  
  ) 2009 Gold medalist 3rd World Taekwondo Culture Expo, South Korea

See also

• Battles of the Philippine-American War
  Battles of the Philippine-American War
  This is a list of battles of the Philippine-American War.* Battle of Manila – American and Filipino forces clash for the first time, as the Americans drive the Filipino army out of the Manila area....
  
  
• Laguna Lake Development Authority
  Laguna Lake Development Authority
  The Philippines' Laguna Lake Development Authority abbreviated as LLDA is one of the attached agencies of the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources responsible in the preservation, development and sustainability of the Laguna de Bay and its 21 major tributary rivers.- History...
  
  
• Laguna de Bay
  Laguna de Bay
  Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...
  
  
• Mount Makiling
  Mount Makiling
  Mount Makiling, also rarely Mount Maquiling, is a potentially active volcano in Laguna province on the island of Luzon, Philippines. It rises to 1,090 m above mean sea level.-Legend:...
  
  
• University of the Philippines Los Baños
• Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo
  Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo
  The Diocese of San Pablo is a Roman Catholic diocese which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Manila. Its patron saint or titular head is Saint Paul the Hermit. This is the only diocese in the province of Laguna.-Location:The diocese is composed of San Pablo City and the province of Laguna...
  
  
• Laguna Fishing products

External links

• Official Website of the Province of Laguna
• Laguna Travel Guide - Tourism Philippines