# Laguna (province)

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**Laguna** lɐˈɣuː.na, officially the **Province of Laguna** (Filipino: *Lalawigan ng Laguna*), is a [province](/source/Provinces_of_the_Philippines) in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines) located in the [Calabarzon](/source/Calabarzon) [region](/source/Regions_of_the_Philippines) in [Luzon](/source/Luzon). Its capital is [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna) while its largest city is [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an). The province is situated southeast of [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila), south of the province of [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)), west of [Quezon](/source/Quezon), north of [Batangas](/source/Batangas) and east of [Cavite](/source/Cavite). Laguna straddles the southern shores of [Laguna de Bay](/source/Laguna_de_Bay), the largest lake in the country. As of the 2024 census, the total population of Laguna is 3,687,345. Among all 82 provinces in the Philippines, Laguna accounted for the largest share (5%) of the national [Gross Domestic Product](/source/Gross_Domestic_Product) (GDP) with a total of Php 990.69 billion in 2022.[3]

Laguna is notable as the birthplace of [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal), the country's *[de facto](/source/De_facto)* national hero. It has numerous natural and cultural attractions such as Cavinti Falls aka [Pagsanjan Falls](/source/Pagsanjan_Falls), the [University of the Philippines Los Baños](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Los_Ba%C3%B1os) and the [University of the Philippines Open University](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Open_University) in [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna), the hot spring resorts of Calamba on the slopes of [Mount Makiling](/source/Mount_Makiling), [Pila](/source/Pila,_Laguna) historic town plaza, Taytay Falls in [Majayjay](/source/Majayjay), the wood carvings and *[papier-mâché](/source/Papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9)* created by the people of [Paete](/source/Paete), the annual *[Sampaguita](/source/Sampaguita) Festival* in [San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna), the *turumba* of [Pakil](/source/Pakil), the *tsinelas* footwear from [Liliw](/source/Liliw), the *Pandan Festival* of [Luisiana](/source/Luisiana), the *Pinya Festival* of [Calauan](/source/Calauan), the [Seven Lakes of San Pablo](/source/Seven_Lakes_of_San_Pablo), and the [Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery](/source/Nagcarlan_Underground_Cemetery) in [Nagcarlan](/source/Nagcarlan).

Laguna is part of the [Greater Manila Area](/source/Greater_Manila_Area) alongside Cavite, Rizal, and [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan).

## History

### Early history

See also: [Pila (historical polity)](/source/Pila_(historical_polity)) and [Jayadewa](/source/Jayadewa)

Pre-Hispanic settlement in the area can be dated to prehistoric times, as evidenced in the names of towns such as Pila, Laguna, whose name can be traced to the straight mounds of dirt that form the boundaries of the rice paddy, or *Pilapil*. The written history of the province of Laguna, (Lagoon in [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language_in_the_Philippines)) and that of the [Southern Tagalog](/source/Calabarzon) region, dates to 900 AD. The [Laguna Copperplate Inscription](/source/Laguna_Copperplate_Inscription) is the oldest known written document found in the Philippines. It notes that its subject was released from a debt to the Lord of [Pailah](/source/Pila_(historical_polity)) [Jayadewa](/source/Jayadewa).

A prominent figure during the time of pre-Hispanic contact is [Gat Pangil](/source/Gat_Pangil), a powerful native ruler in the area. The towns of [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna), [Pangil](/source/Pangil,_Laguna) and [Pakil](/source/Pakil,_Laguna) were reputed to have once been a part of his domain, although accounts vary about his identity.

### Spanish colonial period

The province of Laguna, which was formerly called *La Laguna* and *La Provincia de la Laguna de Bay*, was named after [Laguna de Bay](/source/Laguna_de_Bay), the body of water that forms its northern boundary.[4] Laguna de Bay, in turn, was named after the town of [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna), the first provincial capital. Captain [Juan de Salcedo](/source/Juan_de_Salcedo) with a band of one hundred Spanish-Mexican soldiers conquered the province and its surrounding regions for Spain in 1571. The province of La Laguna comprised the modern province of Laguna, as well as parts of what are now known as [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) and [Quezon](/source/Quezon) provinces. After the conquest; the conquistadors from Spanish-Mexico were given encomiendas and [Martín de Goiti](/source/Mart%C3%ADn_de_Goiti) was entrusted [with rule over Bombon](/source/Philippine_Encomederos_and_Nobilities) (Laguna de Bay region) with approximately 8,000 tributaries; one of the largest early encomiendas.[5]

In 1577, Spanish [Franciscan](/source/Franciscan) [missionaries](/source/Missionaries) arrived in [Manila](/source/Manila), and in 1578 they started evangelizing Laguna, [Morong](/source/Morong_(district)) (now [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province))), [Tayabas](/source/Tayabas_Province) (now [Quezon](/source/Quezon)) and the [Bicol Peninsula](/source/Bicol_Peninsula) as part of the colonizing effort. [Juan de Plasencia](/source/Juan_de_Plasencia) and Diego de Oropesa were the earliest Franciscans sent to these places. From 1580, the towns of [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna), Caliraya, [Majayjay](/source/Majayjay), [Nagcarlan](/source/Nagcarlan), [Liliw](/source/Liliw), [Pila](/source/Pila,_Laguna), [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna), [Lumban](/source/Lumban), [Pangil](/source/Pangil) and [Siniloan](/source/Siniloan) were founded. During the time of [Governor-General](/source/Governor-General_of_the_Philippines) [Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas](/source/G%C3%B3mez_P%C3%A9rez_Dasmari%C3%B1as), the province of La Laguna was divided into the following [encomiendas](/source/Encomienda):[6][7][8]

- Maribago – Currently the area of Balibago in [Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna)
- Tabuco – Currently the areas surrounding [San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna), [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an), [Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna), [Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao), and [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna)
- Taitay – Currently [Taytay, Rizal](/source/Taytay,_Rizal)
- Bay – The area surrounding [Bay, Laguna](/source/Bay,_Laguna), and [Los Baños, Laguna](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna)
- Pila – The area that is now [Pila](/source/Pila,_Laguna), [Victoria](/source/Victoria,_Laguna), [Pililla](/source/Pililla), and [Jalajala](/source/Jalajala), Rizal
- Mahaihai – Currently the area around [Majayjay](/source/Majayjay), [Magdalena](/source/Magdalena,_Laguna), and [Luisiana](/source/Luisiana)
- Lumbang – The largest encomienda, containing what is now known as [Lumban](/source/Lumban), [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna), [Paete](/source/Paete), [Pakil](/source/Pakil), [Cavinti](/source/Cavinti), and [Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan)
- Tayaval – Tayabas, now known as [Quezon](/source/Quezon) province
- Panguil – Now [Pangil](/source/Pangil)
- Sinaloa – The area surrounding [Siniloan](/source/Siniloan), [Famy](/source/Famy) and [Mabitac](/source/Mabitac)
- Morong – Currently the areas surrounding [Morong](/source/Morong,_Rizal), including the town of [Santa Maria](/source/Santa_Maria,_Laguna), formerly known as Caboan
- Nayun – Nayum, currently [Tiaong, Quezon](/source/Tiaong,_Quezon)

By 1591, there were approximately 48,400 people living in the province.

Laguna was the site of multiple engagements during the [Sangley Rebellion](/source/Sangley_Rebellion_(1603)), made up of Chinese-Filipino mestizos.[4] In 1603, [Antonio de Morga](/source/Antonio_de_Morga) relates how the Chinese rebels scattered to three divisions, one of which went to the mountains of San Pablo.[9] Captain Don Luys de Velasco, aided by Spanish and Filipino forces, was successful in pursuing the rebels. Eventually the Chinese were able to kill Luys de Velasco and ten of his men, before securing themselves in San Pablo while waiting for reinforcement from the mainland. On October 20, 1603, Governor-General [Pedro Bravo de Acuña](/source/Pedro_Bravo_de_Acu%C3%B1a) then sent Captain Cristoval de Axqueta Menchaca to pursue and crush the rebellion and was successful after twenty days of fighting.

Around this time the hot springs of [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna) and [San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna) were known to the Spanish, and a hospital was built in the area. By 1622, the hospital was notable enough to be mentioned by the Archbishop of Manila at the time, [Miguel García Serrano](/source/Miguel_Garc%C3%ADa_Serrano) in his letter to [King](/source/Monarchy_of_Spain) [Philip IV](/source/Philip_IV_of_Spain).[10]

In 1639, a second rebellion involving the Chinese occurred, and the rebels fortified themselves in the highlands of [Cavinti](/source/Cavinti) and [Lumban](/source/Lumban) before surrendering in [Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan) a year later.

In 1670, a [delimitation](/source/National_boundary_delimitation) of borders were made between [Lucban](/source/Lucban), Majayjay and [Cavite](/source/Cavite). The most populous town at that time, [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna), was capital of the province until 1688, when the seat of the provincial government was moved to Pagsanján. Pagsanján would be the provincial seat until 1858 when it was moved once again to Santa Cruz. In 1754, the province of Laguna and [Tayabas](/source/Quezon) were divided, with the Malinao River separating the towns of Majayjay and [Lucban](/source/Lucban).[11]

In 1678, Fray Hernando Cabrera founded San Pablo de los Montes (now [San Pablo City](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna)) and built a wooden church and convent considered as the best and finest in the province.[11]

Fighting extended to Laguna during the [British occupation of Manila](/source/British_occupation_of_Manila) between the years of 1762–64. A detachment of British troops under Captain Thomas Backhouse entered the province in search of the silver cargo of the galleon *Filipina* while Francisco de San Juan led a band of volunteers that fought them in several engagements in and around the then provincial capital of Pagsanjan. 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 Governor-General [Simón de Anda y Salazar](/source/Sim%C3%B3n_de_Anda_y_Salazar). For his actions, San Juan was made a brigade commander and *alcalde mayor* of Tayabas (now [Quezon](/source/Quezon)) province.[11]

In 1774, authorities from Bulacan, Tondo, Laguna Bay, and other areas surrounding Manila reported with consternation that discharged soldiers and deserters (from Mexico, Spain and Peru) were providing Indios military training for the weapons that had been disseminated all over the territory during the British war.[12]

By the end of the 1700s, Laguna was a major province of 14,392 native families and 336 [Spanish Filipino Mestizo families](/source/Spanish_Filipinos).[13]: 539[14]: 31,54,113 There were also 2,000 Chinese-Filipino farmers/families.[15]

By 1818, the census recorded that fresh new numbers of Spanish-Filipino families resided in the following areas of Laguna: 2 at [Angono](/source/Angono,_Rizal), 3 at [Baras](/source/Baras,_Rizal), 2 at [San Pedro Tunasan](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna), 8 at [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an), 4 at [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna), 3 at [Piyla](/source/Pila,_Laguna), 2 at [Calauang](/source/Calauan), 3 at [Mavitao](/source/Mabitac), and 7 at [Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan).[16]: 507

A major event in Laguna occurred in 1840, when religious intolerance led the people of Majayjay, Nagcarlan, [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna), and [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an) to join the revolt of [Hermano Pule](/source/Hermano_Pule) (Apolinario de la Cruz) of [Lucban](/source/Lucban), Tayabas.[11] This revolt was eventually crushed by Governor-General [Marcelino de Oraá Lecumberri](/source/Marcelino_de_Ora%C3%A1_Lecumberri).

As part of political restructuring during the 19th century, the municipalities of [Morong](/source/Morong,_Rizal), [Pililla](/source/Pililla), [Tanay](/source/Tanay,_Rizal), [Baras](/source/Baras,_Rizal), [Binangonan](/source/Binangonan), [Jalajala](/source/Jalajala), [Angono](/source/Angono) and [Cardona](/source/Cardona,_Rizal) were separated from Laguna and re-organized to the province [Politico-Militar Distrito de Morong](/source/Distrito_de_Morong). In 1858, the provincial capital was once again moved from Pagsanjan to Santa Cruz, where it stands until today.

In 1861, [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal) was born in [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna) to [Francisco Mercado](/source/Francisco_Rizal_Mercado) and [Teodora Alonso](/source/Teodora_Alonso_Realonda). Rizal would become one of the leading members of the [Propaganda Movement](/source/Propaganda_Movement), who advocated political reforms for the colony. Rizal would go on to write two novels, *[Noli Me Tángere](/source/Noli_Me_T%C3%A1ngere_(novel))* and *[El filibusterismo](/source/El_filibusterismo)*, which in part fueled additional anti-colonial sentiment, contributing to the eventual [Philippine Revolution](/source/Philippine_Revolution). In 1896, thousands of inhabitants, especially of Bay, [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna), [Nagcarlan](/source/Nagcarlan), [Magdalena](/source/Magdalena,_Laguna), [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna), and Pagsanjan had joined the revolutionary [Katipunan](/source/Katipunan).[11] Rizal was executed on December 30, 1896, on charges of rebellion. Today, Rizal is recognized as a national hero of the Philippines.

### Philippine Revolution

Laguna was one of the eight provinces to [rise in revolt](/source/Philippine_Revolution) against the Spanish misrule led by Generals [Paciano Rizal](/source/Paciano_Rizal) in Calamba, Severino Taiño in Pagsanjan, [Agueda Kahabagan](/source/Agueda_Kahabagan) in [Calauan](/source/Calauan), and [Miguel Malvar](/source/Miguel_Malvar) in [Batangas](/source/Batangas).[4] [Emilio Jacinto](/source/Emilio_Jacinto), known as the "brains of the [Katipunan](/source/Katipunan)", also led forces in the province at the time.

One of the early engagements of the revolution was the [Battle of Sambat](/source/Battle_of_Sambat), in Pagsanjan. Katipuneros from Laguna, led by Severino Taiño, took the city of Pagsanjan and attempted to use it as a starting point towards the liberation of the province, but was quelled by forces led by [Basilio Augustín](/source/Basilio_August%C3%ADn).[17]

The defeat in Sambat meant the end of large-scale organized revolt in Laguna, the *Malungingnging* chapter of the Katipunan failing to replicate the relative success of the revolution in Cavite. The revolutionaries resorted to hit-and-run and guerrilla tactics against the Spanish, lasting until the [Pact of Biak-na-Bato](/source/Pact_of_Biak-na-Bato) on December 14 to 15, 1897.[11]

Some revolutionaries continued the armed struggle after the Pact of Biak-na-Bato in refusal of [Emilio Aguinaldo](/source/Emilio_Aguinaldo)'s orders. Jacinto led a battle against Spanish troops in [Magdalena](/source/Magdalena,_Laguna) in February 1898, but had to retreat after being shot in the hip. Jacinto would take refuge at the nearby church but was then arrested and jailed in Santa Cruz. Jacinto would escape by pretending to be a double agent for the Spanish, but would eventually contract [malaria](/source/Malaria) and die in April 1899.[18] [Pio del Pilar](/source/Pio_del_Pilar) and [Paciano Rizal](/source/Paciano_Rizal) led revolutionary troops to victory in the [Battle of Calamba](/source/Battle_of_Calamba) in May 1898, and the surrender of the last Spanish garrison in Laguna in Santa Cruz, on August 31 of the same year.

Laguna actively supported the [First Philippine Republic](/source/First_Philippine_Republic) proclaimed at [Malolos](/source/Malolos) on January 23, 1899. Its two delegates to the [Malolos Congress](/source/Malolos_Congress) were Don Higino Benítez and Don Graciano Cordero, both natives of Pagsanján.[11]

### American colonial period

On the outbreak of the [Philippine–American War](/source/Philippine%E2%80%93American_War), Generals [Juan Cailles](/source/Juan_Cailles) and [Paciano Rizal](/source/Paciano_Rizal) led the defense of Laguna during the war's early stages. The [Battle of Mabitac](/source/Battle_of_Mabitac) was fought in defense of the town of [Mabitac](/source/Mabitac) and was won by Filipino forces. However, forces led by [Henry W. Lawton](/source/Henry_W._Lawton) fought and won in [Santa Cruz](/source/Battle_of_Santa_Cruz_(1899)), [Pagsanjan](/source/Battle_of_Pagsanjan), and [Paete](/source/Battle_of_Paete), effectively securing the province for American forces.

By the end of the war, the entire country was occupied by American forces and was taken as a colony. The [Taft Commission](/source/Taft_Commission) was established to govern the Philippines during the interim period, which appointed Juan Cailles as the provincial governor of Laguna. Act No. 83, or the Provincial Government Act, established a civilian government under American occupation.[19] During this time, roads were built, schools were established, and in 1917, the [Manila Railroad Company](/source/Manila_Railroad_Company) extended its line to Laguna as far as Pagsanjan.

In 1903, the town of [Muntinlupa](/source/Muntinlupa) became part of La Laguna and was annexed to the town of Biñan,[20] but was later returned to the province of [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) in 1905.[21][22]

Resistance against the American occupation continued in Laguna. [Teodoro Asedillo](/source/Teodoro_Asedillo) organized peasants in [Longos](/source/Kalayaan,_Laguna), [Cavinti](/source/Cavinti), [Paete](/source/Paete), and [Sampaloc](/source/Sampaloc,_Quezon) in [Tayabas](/source/Quezon_(province)) province under the *[Katipunan ng mga Anak-Pawis sa Pilipinas](/source/Katipunan_ng_mga_Anak-Pawis_sa_Pilipinas)*, a labor federation opposed to American colonization.[23] Asedillo became a local legend in the area as a [Robin Hood](/source/Robin_Hood) figure. A manhunt on Asedillo began in November 1935, eventually leading to his capture and execution.[24]: 365–366

On May 2, 1935, members of the [Sakdalista party](/source/Sakdalista) in [Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao) and nearby towns took over the municipal hall and church as part of a general uprising with the main goal of achieving immediate independence from the United States.[25]: 3 Led by [Salud Algabre](/source/Salud_Algabre), approximately 300 Sakdalistas[26] occupied the town hall and church of Cabuyao. The uprising was quelled the next day after members of the Philippine Constabulary led by Governor Cailles clamped down on the Sakdalistas. 50 Sakdalistas were killed with 22 suffering injuries.[26]

### Japanese occupation during the Second World War

During the [Japanese occupation of the Philippines](/source/Japanese_occupation_of_the_Philippines) (1942–1945), Laguna was a center of Filipino resistance despite the presence of [Makapili](/source/Makapili) collaborators.[11]

Marking's Guerrillas raided the Cine Lumban in Laguna in June 1942 in an attempt to free the 115 American [POWs](/source/POW). Only one American was rescued, Corporal George Lightman of the 3rd Pursuit Squadron, because the ranking American captain ordered his men to stay where they were. The Japanese executed 10 American prisoners in retribution.[27][28]

The establishment of the military general headquarters and military camp bases of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and the [Philippine Constabulary](/source/Philippine_Constabulary) is a military unit organization was founded on January 3, 1942, to June 30, 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 Constabulary Regiment. Started the engagements of the Anti-Japanese Military Operations in Southern Luzon, [Mindoro](/source/Mindoro) and [Palawan](/source/Palawan) from 1942 to 1945 against the [Japanese Imperial forces](/source/Imperial_Japanese_Army).

Beginning in 1945, attacks by the Filipino soldiers of the 4th, 42nd, 43rd, 45th, 46th and 47th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 4th Constabulary 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.

### The postwar era

#### Establishment of the International Rice Research Institute

The International Rice Research Institute was established in 1960, during the presidency of [Carlos P. Garcia](/source/Carlos_P._Garcia), and a site in [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna) was selected to be its headquarters. By 1962 during the presidency of [Diosdado Macapagal](/source/Diosdado_Macapagal), IRRI had begun research to develop the new high yield ["Miracle Rice" (IR8)](/source/IR8) variety.[29] Enhanced by the extensive use of chemical fertilizers, IR8 would serve as the foundation for the brief success of the Philippine Government's [Masagana 99](/source/Masagana_99) agricultural program during the 1970s, although the program would fail in the 1980s mostly because of the [Marcos administration](/source/Presidency_of_Ferdinand_Marcos)'s credit scheme did not work.[30]

### During the Marcos dictatorship era

The social unrest which arose when [Ferdinand Marcos](/source/Ferdinand_Marcos)' debt-driven campaign spending led to the [1969 Philippine balance of payments crisis](/source/1969_Philippine_balance_of_payments_crisis)[31][32] spread beyond the capital and also triggered protests by students in Laguna, especially [UP Los Baños](/source/UP_Los_Ba%C3%B1os).[33] When [martial law](/source/Martial_law_under_Ferdinand_Marcos) was declared in September 1972, Marcos cracked down on any form of criticism or activism, leading to the arrest of many of Laguna citizens. Among those who experienced [arrest and torture during martial law](/source/Human_rights_abuses_of_the_Marcos_dictatorship) were Dr. [Aloysius Baes](/source/Aloysius_Baes), while among those who became desaparecidos were [Tish Ladlad](/source/Tish_Ladlad), [Cristina Catalla](/source/Cristina_Catalla), [Gerardo "Gerry" Faustino](/source/Gerry_Faustino), [Rizalina Ilagan](/source/Rizalina_Ilagan), [Ramon Jasul](/source/Ramon_Jasul), Professor [Jessica Sales](/source/Jessica_Sales), and Philippine Council for Agricultural Research and Resource Development artist-illustrator Manuel Ontong. Among those confirmed to have been martyred for their beliefs were [Modesto "Bong" Sison](/source/Modesto_Sison), and [Manuel Bautista](/source/Manuel_Bautista).[33][34][35] [Camp Vicente Lim](/source/Camp_Vicente_Lim) in the [Canlubang](/source/Canlubang) district of [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna) was among the many sites where prisons were put up to contain detainees who dared to criticize the Marcos administration.[36]

Laguna has been the victim of perennial flooding along the south and eastern coasts of [Laguna de Bay](/source/Laguna_de_Bay) due to the 1977 cancellation of the Parañaque spillway project. The spillway had been the second part of a plan to reduce flooding on the lakeshore towns of Metro Manila in the 1970s, but the various economic crises of the 1970s led to a lack of budget, which meant that only the [Manggahan Floodway](/source/Manggahan_Floodway) in [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) province was built.[37][38]: 61 The Floodway drew waters away from the Metro Manila lakeshore towns, but dumped them on to the lake. The cancellation of the Parañaque spillway meant that there was no way for the water levels of the lake to be reduced in turn.[39][40] Within the first year of Manggahan Floodway's completion in 1986, Laguna was hit by an unusual large flood which lasted for 2 months and resulted in high mortality and morbidity rates due to [gastroenteritis](/source/Gastroenteritis) and other water-borne diseases.[41]

## Geography

Laguna covers a total area of 1,917.85 km2 (740.49 sq mi) occupying the north‑central section of the [Calabarzon](/source/Calabarzon) region in [Luzon](/source/Luzon). The province is situated southeast of [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila), south of [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) province, west of [Quezon](/source/Quezon), north of [Batangas](/source/Batangas) and east of [Cavite](/source/Cavite). Laguna is the third largest province in the Calabarzon region and the 63rd largest in the entire country. The municipalities of [Cavinti](/source/Cavinti) and the city of [San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna) have the largest land areas with 203.58 km2 (78.60 sq mi) and 197.56 km2 (76.28 sq mi), respectively. The municipality of [Victoria](/source/Victoria,_Laguna) has the smallest land area with 57.46 km2 (22.19 sq mi).

Laguna lies on the southern shores of [Laguna de Bay](/source/Laguna_de_Bay), the largest lake in the country. The land near Laguna de Bay can be considered to be narrow and flat, while become more rugged going further inland towards the mountainous areas of [Sierra Madre](/source/Sierra_Madre_(Philippines)), [Mount Makiling](/source/Mount_Makiling), and [Mount Banahaw](/source/Mount_Banahaw).[42]

Laguna is home to [24 mountains](/source/List_of_mountains_in_the_Philippines), most of which are inactive volcanoes. The highest peak in Laguna is Mt. Banahaw, with an elevation of 2,170 m (7,120 ft). Banahaw, unlike most other volcanoes in Laguna, is an active [complex](/source/Complex_volcano) [stratovolcano](/source/Stratovolcano), which last erupted in 1843. Banahaw is located in the boundary of Laguna and Quezon and is home to multiple hot springs.[43] Laguna is also home to the [Laguna Volcanic Field](/source/Laguna_Volcanic_Field), which can be found near San Pablo. The Laguna [Volcanic Field](/source/Volcanic_field) is composed of over 200 [dormant](/source/Dormant_volcano) and [monogenetic](/source/Monogenetic_volcanic_field) [maars](/source/Maar), [crater lakes](/source/Volcanic_crater_lake), [scoria cones](/source/Scoria_cone) and stratovolcanoes, the tallest of which is [Mount Makiling](/source/Mount_Makiling) at 1,090 m (3,580 ft) in elevation.

San Pablo itself is known for its [seven crater lakes](/source/Seven_Lakes_of_San_Pablo), the largest of which is [Lake Sampaloc](/source/Lake_Sampaloc). Apart from Laguna de Bay and the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, there are also two reservoir lakes that can be found in Laguna, the [Lake Caliraya](/source/Lake_Caliraya) and [Lumot Lake](/source/Lumot_Lake). These two man-made lakes were formed by the creation of the [Caliraya Dam](/source/Caliraya_Dam) and the [Lumot Dam](/source/Lumot_Dam).

Due to its proximity to Laguna de Bay, Laguna is home to a large number of its tributaries. One of the most famous rivers in Laguna is the [Bumbungan River](/source/Bumbungan_River), also known as the Pagsanjan River, named after the town of [Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan) and its falls. The Cavinti Falls, also known as [Pagsanjan Falls](/source/Pagsanjan_Falls), lie at the end of the river. The Cavinti Falls are a three-drop waterfall with a longest drop of 120 m (390 ft).

Laguna has 60,624 ha (606.24 km2) of alienable and disposable agricultural land, mostly found near the low-lying areas. Around 41,253 ha (412.53 km2), or 23.44% of Laguna's total land area is forest land, situated near Mount Makiling and further south towards Quezon.[44] Laguna has an estimated 16,205 ha (162.05 km2) of forest cover, ranking it third in the region.[45]

### 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 southernmost portions do not have distinct season, with rainfall more evenly distributed throughout the year.[46] Laguna is classified under the [Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification) as predominantly having a [Tropical monsoon climate](/source/Tropical_monsoon_climate), mostly centered around the areas of [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna) to [Calauan](/source/Calauan). The area stretching from [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an) to [Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao) is classified as having a [Tropical savanna climate](/source/Tropical_savanna_climate), while the area from [Luisiana](/source/Luisiana) to [Pangil](/source/Pangil) has a [tropical rainforest climate](/source/Tropical_rainforest_climate).[47]

## Administrative divisions

Laguna comprises 24 [municipalities](/source/Philippine_municipality) and 6 [cities](/source/Cities_of_the_Philippines). The provincial capital of Laguna is [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna). As of the 2024 census, there are 3,687,345 people in the province.

The province is divided into four parts. The northwestern half consists of the component cities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, and Calamba. The northeastern half is made up of the municipalities of Santa Maria, Mabitac, Famy, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, and Lumban. The western half includes the municipalities of Los Baños, Bay, Calauan, Alaminos, and the component city of San Pablo. The eastern half is composed of the municipalities of Victoria, Pila, Santa Cruz (the capital), Rizal, Nagcarlan, Liliw, Magdalena, Majayjay, Pagsanjan, Luisiana, and Cavinti. Much of the population is concentrated in the northwestern and western halves of the province.

- Capital municipality
- Component city
- Municipality

City or municipality District Population Area Density Barangay Coordinates (2024) (2020) km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi Alaminos 3rd 51,619 57.46 22.19 PD/km2 15 14.0613°N 121.2478°E Bay 2nd 67,182 42.66 16.47 PD/km2 15 14.1800°N 121.2799°E Biñan ∗ Lone 407,437 40.27 15.55 PD/km2 24 14.3373°N 121.0827°E Cabuyao ∗ 2nd 355,330 43.30 16.72 PD/km2 18 14.2770°N 121.1232°E Calamba ∗ Lone 539,671 149.50 57.72 PD/km2 54 14.2106°N 121.1638°E Calauan 3rd 87,693 77.85 30.06 PD/km2 17 14.1486°N 121.3158°E Cavinti 4th 23,980 203.58 78.60 PD/km2 19 14.2454°N 121.5078°E Famy 4th 16,791 53.06 20.49 PD/km2 20 14.4399°N 121.4471°E Kalayaan 4th 24,755 46.60 17.99 PD/km2 3 14.3261°N 121.4781°E Liliw 3rd 39,491 39.10 15.10 PD/km2 33 14.1307°N 121.4365°E Los Baños 2nd 115,353 54.22 20.93 PD/km2 14 14.1775°N 121.2214°E Luisiana 4th 20,859 73.31 28.31 PD/km2 23 14.1850°N 121.5094°E Lumban 4th 33,330 40.53 15.65 PD/km2 16 14.2976°N 121.4589°E Mabitac 4th 21,275 80.76 31.18 PD/km2 15 14.4272°N 121.4265°E Magdalena 4th 27,816 35.00 13.51 PD/km2 24 14.1996°N 121.4292°E Majayjay 4th 27,893 69.58 26.86 PD/km2 40 14.1455°N 121.4725°E Nagcarlan 3rd 64,866 78.10 30.15 PD/km2 52 14.1365°N 121.4127°E Paete 4th 24,945 55.02 21.24 PD/km2 9 14.3641°N 121.4815°E Pagsanjan 4th 44,325 27.40 10.58 PD/km2 16 14.2727°N 121.4540°E Pakil 4th 23,495 46.50 17.95 PD/km2 13 14.3807°N 121.4786°E Pangil 4th 25,025 45.03 17.39 PD/km2 8 14.4029°N 121.4677°E Pila 4th 54,613 31.20 12.05 PD/km2 17 14.2374°N 121.3618°E Rizal 3rd 18,332 27.90 10.77 PD/km2 11 14.1140°N 121.3933°E San Pablo ∗ 3rd 285,338 197.56 76.28 PD/km2 80 14.0700°N 121.3255°E San Pedro ∗ 1st 326,001 24.05 9.29 PD/km2 27 14.3620°N 121.0574°E Santa Cruz † 4th 123,574 38.59 14.90 PD/km2 26 14.2854°N 121.4134°E Santa Maria 4th 34,511 108.40 41.85 PD/km2 25 14.4721°N 121.4234°E Santa Rosa ∗ Lone 414,812 54.84 21.17 PD/km2 18 14.3157°N 121.1122°E Siniloan 4th 39,460 64.51 24.91 PD/km2 20 14.4215°N 121.4444°E Victoria 4th 43,408 22.35 8.63 PD/km2 9 14.2316°N 121.3278°E Total 3,687,345 3,382,193 1,928.23 744.49 PD/km2 681 (see GeoGroup box) Coordinates mark the town center, and are sortable by latitude. Los Baños was declared as the Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 349.[48] The proclamation, however, does not convert the municipality to a city or give it corporate powers that are accorded to other cities.

## Demographics

The population of Laguna in the 2024 census was 3,687,345 people, with a density of PD/km2. [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an) is the most populous city in Laguna, accounting for 15.9% of the provincial population with 584,479 inhabitants, while [Famy](/source/Famy) is the smallest municipality in Laguna with a total population of 17,668. In terms of population density, San Pedro and Biñan have the largest with both having a density of 15,000 /km2 (39,000 /sq mi), while Cavinti is the smallest with a density of 120 /km2 (310 /sq mi). Most of the people in Laguna live in the cities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba and San Pablo accounting to 70.7% of the population of the province. Laguna is the 3rd most populous province in the Philippines and also the 3rd densest. Laguna has a median age of 24.9 years.[49]

### Languages

Being in the middle of the [Southern Tagalog Region](/source/Southern_Tagalog_Region), almost all people in Laguna speak [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language), with 99.2% of the population being fluent in it. It is spoken with a dialect greatly influenced from those spoken in the neighboring [Cavite](/source/Cavite), [Batangas](/source/Batangas), [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)), [Quezon](/source/Quezon) and [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan), and has several variants in each municipality. There is a minority of people fluent in [Bicolano](/source/Central_Bikol), [Hiligaynon](/source/Hiligaynon_language), [Karay-a](/source/Karay-a_language), [Ilocano](/source/Ilocano_language), [Cuyunon](/source/Cuyonon_language), [Pangasinan](/source/Pangasinan_language) and [Waray](/source/Waray_language). A significant portion of the workforce in Laguna can read and speak English and [Filipino](/source/Filipino_language).[50] In 2015, literacy in Laguna was at 99.6%.[49]

### Religion

Main article: [Religion in the Philippines](/source/Religion_in_the_Philippines)

According to the 2020 [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority) census, 3.327 million Lagunenses identify as members of a religion, spread across 127 churches and denominations. The largest religion in Laguna is the [Roman Catholic Church](/source/Roman_Catholic_Church) which represents 2.974 million Lagunenses or 88% of the population. There are 88 Catholic churches in Laguna,[51] including some of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Catholics in Laguna also follow [cultural and religious](/source/Catholic_Church_in_the_Philippines) observances practiced in the country, such as the *[Visita Iglesia](/source/Visita_Iglesia)* and other observances.

Outside of Catholicism, the [Iglesia ni Cristo](/source/Iglesia_ni_Cristo) has 4-5% of the Listing Members in the province, [Iglesia Filipina Independiente](/source/Iglesia_Filipina_Independiente), and [Jesus is Lord Church](/source/Jesus_is_Lord_Church) have relatively significant population of Christian adherents. Other denominations such as [mainline Protestantism](/source/Mainline_Protestant), [charismatics](/source/Charismatic_Christianity), and [evengalicals](/source/Evangelical_Christianity) also have churches in Laguna. Overall, these non-Catholic denominations make up for 10.12% of the total population of Laguna.

Non-Christian adherents practice [Islam](/source/Islam), [Buddhism](/source/Buddhism), [Anitism](/source/Dambana), or some other religion. Some number of Lagunenses also identified as [atheist](/source/Atheism).[52] The City of [Binan](/source/Binan) has an Office of Muslim Affairs to handle concerns from the Muslim community within the city.

## Economy

### Economic history

No other province besides Cavite experienced the rapid economic growth of Laguna between the late 1960s to the mid-1980s.

Present-day Laguna shows a thriving highly developed mixed economy. With a population of 3,382,193 (2020 census), and a total area of 1,760 km2 (680 sq mi) of land, Laguna produces millions of pesos worth of coconuts, rice, sugar, citrus fruits, [lanzones](/source/Lanzones) and other products. Tourists flock to its beauty spots, especially [Pagsanjan Falls](/source/Pagsanjan_Falls), [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna) and [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna) [hot springs](/source/Hot_spring), [Mount Makiling](/source/Mount_Makiling), [Caliraya Lake](/source/Caliraya_Lake) and many others. Levels of development vary. The towns near [Metro Manila](/source/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.[11] In 2015, Laguna was reported to have an [equity](/source/Equity_(finance)) of billion, the second highest in the region behind [Cavite](/source/Cavite).[53]

Laguna is labeled as the "[Detroit](/source/Detroit) of the Philippines" because of the presence of major vehicle manufacturers in the city of [Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna). It is also considered the "[Silicon Valley](/source/Silicon_Valley) of the Philippines" because of the vast number of electronic and semi-conductor companies operating in the province. Laguna is also the "Resort Capital of the Philippines", for it houses more than 700 hot spring resorts in the areas of [Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna) and [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna).[54][44]

### Natural resources

The main natural resources of Laguna are in its agriculture and fisheries, owing to its position near Laguna de Bay and the surrounding lowlands.

There are about forty rivers in Laguna with a total area of almost 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi).[citation needed] [Laguna de Bay](/source/Laguna_de_Bay) has an approximate area of 3,800 square kilometers (1,500 sq mi) broken down into 2,900 square kilometers (1,100 sq mi) of land and 900 km2 (350 sq mi) of lake proper with 220 km (140 mi) shoreline. The shores of Laguna de Bay provide fishing grounds capable of producing 41,000 tonnes (41,000,000 kg) of fish, or roughly two-thirds of the fresh water fish requirements of [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila).[44]

Laguna has an estimated 300,000,000 US gallons (1,100,000 m3) of underground water. At least seven principal water basins in the province with a total of 5,773 square kilometers (2,229 sq mi) drainage area and 1,316 square kilometers (508 sq mi) level area provide an estimated 9.238 square kilometers (3.567 sq mi) total run-off annually.[44] There are two major watershed reserves in Laguna, the Malabanban Cabunsod Watershed Forest Reserve in [San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna), and the Caliraya-Lumot River Watershed Forest Reserve, which spans the municipalities of [Paete](/source/Paete), [Cavinti](/source/Cavinti), [Kalayaan](/source/Kalayaan,_Laguna), and [Lumban](/source/Lumban). Overall, these two watersheds span an area of 11,164.71 hectares (27,588.6 acres).[55]

Laguna has a relatively small mining industry compared to the other provinces in the region, with only 11 non-metallic mines registered in the region, and only 8 of which are operating. These mines are found in [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna), [Magdalena](/source/Magdalena,_Laguna), [Siniloan](/source/Siniloan), Lumban, and San Pablo. A total of 39.7823 hectares (0.397823 km2) are used for mining purposes.[56] Aggregates make up the largest amount in Laguna's mineral industry, with a value of . Overall, Laguna's mining economy contributes 8.87% to the region's total mining economy.[57]

### Agricultural activities

Laguna has 60,624 hectares (149,810 acres) of alienable and disposable agricultural land. About 41,253 hectares (101,940 acres) or 23.44% of Laguna's total land area is forest land.[44] In 2002, there were 38,445 farms in Laguna. The top five crops produced in Laguna are [rice](/source/Rice), [maize](/source/Maize), [coconuts](/source/Coconut), [mangoes](/source/Mango), and [bananas](/source/Banana).[49] Other crops grown in the province include [Robusta coffee](/source/Robusta_coffee),[58] [pineapple](/source/Pineapple), [lanzones](/source/Lansium_parasiticum), [rambutan](/source/Rambutan),[59] and [sugarcane](/source/Sugarcane).[60] Calamba was once the site of a [sugar cane mill](/source/Sugar_cane_mill), although the decline of the sugar industry during the 1970s and 1980s resulted in its eventual shutdown.

Rice farming is an important part of Laguna's agriculture, with approximately 30,619 ha (306.19 km2) of land used for cultivating 130,904 tonnes (130,904,000 kg) of rice.[49] [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna) is also the site of multiple research institutions specializing in rice, such as the [International Rice Research Institute](/source/International_Rice_Research_Institute) (IRRI), the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) and the Southeast Asian Regional center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), among others.[44]

Laguna de Bay, with a surface area of 900 kilometers (560 mi), is the province's main fishing ground producing 410,000 tonnes (410,000,000 kg) of fish. Carp and tilapia fingerlings are also being grown in inland ponds and freshwater fish pens. There are a total of 457 operators utilizing an area of 1,839 ha (18.39 km2) for fish pens and fish cages. Aside from Laguna de Bay, approximately 12% of the area in the [Seven Lakes of San Pablo](/source/Seven_Lakes_of_San_Pablo) is being used for [aquaculture](/source/Aquaculture).

### Industry and commerce

Laguna hosts numerous industrial estates and IT parks registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), with major concentrations in the cities of Santa Rosa, Biñan, and Calamba.[61]

In 2019, a 2.16 MWp commercial rooftop solar project at New Zealand Creamery in Calamba received the Asian Power Awards’ “Solar Power Project of the Year – Philippines”.[62][63]

The province also has a growing IT–business process management (IT–BPM) presence in its urban centers; PEZA lists several IT parks and an IT center in Laguna.[61]

## Infrastructure

### Road network

Laguna has a total of 348 kilometers (216 mi) of national roads, all paved.[64] Daang Maharlika/Manila South Road ([Route 1](/source/N1_highway_(Philippines)), [AH26](/source/Pan-Philippine_Highway)), [Calamba–Pagsanjan Road](/source/Calamba%E2%80%93Pagsanjan_Road) (Route 66) and [Manila East Road](/source/Manila_East_Road) (Route 601, Route 602), Pagsanjan–Lucban Road (Route 603) and [Bay–Calauan–San Pablo Road](/source/Bay%E2%80%93Calauan%E2%80%93San_Pablo_Road) (Route 67), form the highway network backbone, and secondary and tertiary national roads interconnect most municipalities, with Magdalena only connected by provincial road. Provincial roads serves as a supplement to the national roads, and connects barangays and municipalities not connected to the main network. The highway network is interconnected with nearby provinces and Metro Manila.

The [South Luzon Expressway](/source/South_Luzon_Expressway) (SLEX) passes through Laguna. The [Cavite–Laguna Expressway](/source/Cavite%E2%80%93Laguna_Expressway) begins in [Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an) and connects the province to Cavite. A public-private partnership initiative of the national government include plans to build a circumferential road along Laguna de Bay shoreline, the [Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike](/source/Laguna_Lakeshore_Expressway_Dike) (or C-6 Extension),[65] from [San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna) to [Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna). Some of the proposed road networks include the [Calamba–Los Baños Expressway](/source/Calamba%E2%80%93Los_Ba%C3%B1os_Expressway).[44][66]

### Power

Three power generating plants are operating in the province.[44]

- Botocan Hydro-electric Plant (25MW) – [Majayjay](/source/Majayjay)
- Caliraya Hydro-electric Plant (23.5 MW) – [Kalayaan](/source/Kalayaan,_Laguna)
- Mak-Ban Geothermal Plant (20MW) – [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna)

[Meralco](/source/Meralco), the main electricity distributor of Metro Manila, has also the franchise for most of Laguna.[44] Most of the municipalities in the 4th District, however, are franchise areas of First Laguna Electric Cooperative (FLECO).

## Government

See also: [Laguna Provincial Board](/source/Laguna_Provincial_Board)

The seat of the provincial government of Laguna is [Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna), and has been the capital since 1858. Historically, the provincial government was seated in [Bay](/source/Bay,_Laguna) (1581–1688) and [Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan) (1688–1858) before setting in Santa Cruz.

The provincial government is organized under a [governor](/source/Governor_of_Laguna) and vice governor, as well as the [Laguna Provincial Board](/source/Laguna_Provincial_Board). Laguna is divided to four districts and one district each for Biñan, Calamba, and Santa Rosa for the purposes of electing members of the provincial board and a member of the House of Representatives. On a municipal level, the province is governed by mayors and their own legislatures, the [Sangguniang Panlungsod](/source/Sangguniang_Panlungsod) and [Sangguniang Bayan](/source/Sangguniang_Bayan) for cities and municipalities, respectively. Each municipality is further composed for barangays, which are headed by a [Punong Barangay](/source/Punong_Barangay) and legislated by a [Sangguniang Barangay](/source/Sangguniang_Barangay).

### Provincial government

The governor of Laguna is [Sol Aragones](/source/Sol_Aragones) since June 2025.

Governor Marisol Aragones-Sampelo Vice governor Magtangol Jose Carait III Provincial board 1st District Rafael Campos Bernadeth Olivares 2nd District Neptali Bagnes Tito Fortunato Caringal II 3rd District Karla Monica Adajar-Lajara Angelica Jones Alarva 4th District Jam Agarao Rai-Ann San Luis Biñan Wilfredo Bejasa Jr. Flaviano "Jigcy" D. Pecaña Jr. Calamba Princess Lajara Dyan Espiridion Santa Rosa Jose Cartaño Arnel Gomez ABC Lorenzo Zuñiga Jr. PCL Arvin L. Manguiat SK Bhenj Stephen Felismino

### House of Representatives

On the legislative level, the province is divided into seven [legislative districts](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Laguna), each of which elect their own representative to the [House of Representatives](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines).

District Representative 1st District Ann Matibag 2nd District Ramil Hernandez 3rd District Loreto Amante 4th District Benjamin Agarao Jr. Lone District of Biñan Arman Dimaguila Lone District of Calamba Charisse Anne Hernandez Lone District of Santa Rosa Roy M. Gonzales

## Arts and culture

Laguna is a major contributor to the development of arts in the Philippines. Paete is known as the "Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines"[67] for the murals found in the [Saint James the Apostle Parish Church](/source/Saint_James_the_Apostle_Parish_Church_(Paete)). The church houses three murals created by Luciano Dans depicting images of Heaven, Earth, and Hell, as well as other murals of [Saint Christopher](/source/Saint_Christopher). Some of these murals, however, need restoration as they have been infested by termites. [Manuel Baldemor](/source/Manuel_Baldemor) is an internationally acclaimed woodcarver born in Paete. Another famous icon in Laguna is the [Our Lady of Turumba](/source/Our_Lady_of_Turumba), found in [Pakil](/source/Pakil).

Much like the rest of the country, Laguna celebrates multiple feasts and festivals throughout the year. Each barangay has their own fiesta in homage to a patron saint. Some of Laguna's famous festivals include the Turumba Festival in Pakil, the Pinya Festival in [Calauan](/source/Calauan), and the Tsinelas Festival in [Liliw](/source/Liliw).

## Tourism

Laguna has a large tourist industry, owing to its historical and natural resources. The [Department of Tourism](/source/Department_of_Tourism_(Philippines)) currently accredits two hotels, one inn, six resorts, one establishment, one restaurant, four tour operations, four tour guides, and two museums in the province.[68] Laguna also has a total of 239 accredited tourist attractions, the second largest in the region behind Batangas. Tourism in Laguna is significant, although most of the visitors to tourist spots are foreigners, as opposed to other provinces in Calabarzon.[69]

Owing to its long history, Laguna has a host of sites that showcase the different periods of history in Laguna. The [Rizal Shrine](/source/Rizal_Shrine_(Calamba)) in Calamba is the ancestral home of the Philippines' [national hero](/source/National_hero_of_the_Philippines), [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal). Other historical sites include the Alberto House in Biñan, the [Cuartel de Santo Domingo](/source/Cuartel_de_Santo_Domingo) in Santa Rosa, the [Pagsanjan Municipal Hall](/source/Pagsanjan_Municipal_Hall), the [Pagsanjan Arch](/source/Pagsanjan_Arch), the [Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery](/source/Nagcarlan_Underground_Cemetery), the ancestral homes and Pinagbayanan crematorium in Pila, [Emilio Jacinto](/source/Emilio_Jacinto) Shrine in Santa Cruz, the [Baker Memorial Hall](/source/Baker_Memorial_Hall) in [UP Los Baños](/source/Campus_of_University_of_the_Philippines_Los_Ba%C3%B1os), and the Tipakan in Luisiana.

Other historical markers include the Japanese Garden in Cavinti and the Homma-Yamashita Shrine in Los Baños, both of which commemorate the [Japanese occupation of the Philippines](/source/Japanese_occupation_of_the_Philippines) during the Second World War, the memorial sites of the [Battle of Sambat](/source/Battle_of_Sambat) in Pagsanjan and the [Battle of Mabitac](/source/Battle_of_Mabitac) in Mabitac, and the Bantayog ng Kagitingan, Bantayog ng mga Bayani, Trece Martires Monument, and the Bonifacio Monument in San Pablo.[70]

There are multiple historical and educational museums in Laguna in addition to its historical sites, such as the Pila Memorial Museum in Pila, the Salvador Laurel Museum and Library in San Pedro,[71] the Museo de Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, the Danilo Daleňa House of Paintings in Pakil, the Bahay Laguna in Magdalena, and the Monterola Museum in Nagcarlan.[72] Los Baños is home to multiple museums, such as the [IRRI Riceworld Museum](/source/International_Rice_Research_Institute), the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of the Wildlife Collections of Dr. Dioscoro Rabor, and the Entomology Museum.[73]

Laguna is home to some of the oldest churches in the Philippines, dating back to the end of the 16th century. The [St. James the Apostle Parish Church](/source/St._James_the_Apostle_Parish_Church_(Paete)) in Paete, and the [Saint Gregory the Great Parish Church](/source/Saint_Gregory_the_Great_Parish_Church_(Majayjay)) in Majayjay are considered to be some of the oldest in the province, dating as far back as 1578 and 1571, respectively.

Other historical churches in the provinces include the [Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral](/source/Saint_Paul_the_First_Hermit_Cathedral) in San Pablo (the see of the Bishop of the [Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_San_Pablo)), the [Transfiguration of our Lord Parish Church](/source/Transfiguration_of_our_Lord_Parish_Church_(Cavinti)) in Cavinti, the [Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church](/source/Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_de_Candelaria_Parish_Church) in Mabitac, the [Immaculate Conception Parish Church](/source/Immaculate_Conception_Parish_Church_(Los_Ba%C3%B1os)) in Los Baños, the [Saint John the Baptist Church](/source/Saint_John_the_Baptist_Parish_Church_(Liliw)) in Liliw, the [St. John the Baptist Church](/source/Saint_John_the_Baptist_Parish_Church_(Calamba)) in Calamba, where Rizal was [baptized](/source/Baptism), the [Saint Peter of Alcantara Parish Church](/source/Saint_Peter_of_Alcantara_Parish_Church) in Pakil, which houses the [Our Lady of Turumba](/source/Our_Lady_of_Turumba) painting, the [Immaculate Conception Parish Church](/source/Immaculate_Conception_Parish_Church_(Santa_Cruz)) in Santa Cruz, St. Polycarp Church and the Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Cabuyao, [Santa Rosa de Lima Parish Church](/source/Santa_Rosa_de_Lima_Parish_Church_(Santa_Rosa,_Laguna)) in Santa Rosa, and the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre (Lolo Uweng) and the San Pedro Apostol Parish Church in San Pedro. Lolo Uweng Church was known as the "[Quiapo Church](/source/Quiapo_Church) of the South."[74]

Laguna contains many natural tourist spots, owing to its geography and climate. Laguna is home to the [Laguna Volcanic Field](/source/Laguna_Volcanic_Field), a group of 200 volcanoes and maars. The highest feature of these fields is [Mount Makiling](/source/Mount_Makiling), which is also considered to be a holy mountain. The [Seven Lakes of San Pablo](/source/Seven_Lakes_of_San_Pablo) are also part of this field. The highest peak in Laguna is [Mount Banahaw](/source/Mount_Banahaw), which it shares with the province of Quezon. Laguna also features multiple waterfalls, such as the [Pagsanjan Falls](/source/Pagsanjan_Falls), the Buruwisan Falls in Siniloan, the Botocan and Taytay Falls in Majayjay, the Talon ng Aliw and the Hulugan Falls, both in Luisiana. Other attractions in the province include the Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex, the Simbahang Bato in Luisiana, the Dalitiwan River in Majayjay, and the Crocodile Park in Los Baños.[75]

There are also multiple man-made tourist attractions and parks located in Laguna. The [Enchanted Kingdom](/source/Enchanted_Kingdom) theme park is found in Santa Rosa and is accredited by the Department of Tourism. Other parks in Laguna include the Valesol Haven, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Camp, the Maria Makiling Park, and the Makiling Botanical Garden, all found in Los Baños; the Wawa Park in Paete, and the Public Plaza of San Pablo.

Calamba and Los Baños are famous for its resorts and hot springs, lending to it the title of "Resort Capital of the Philippines". Other sites include the Turumba Swimming Pool in Pakil, the [Caliraya Lake](/source/Lake_Caliraya), Dagatan Boulevard in San Pablo, and the Sampaloc Lake Staircase.[76]

## Education

See also:

Education rates in Laguna are high. In 2015, there were approximately 2,734,045 out of 3,035,081 people, which 90.1% of the total population, having attained some form of education. The literacy rate of Laguna in 2015 was 99.6%.[49] Most people in Laguna are high school graduates, while most overseas workers from Laguna have a college degree.

There are 586 public schools in Laguna, composed of 458 public schools and 128 secondary schools. The city of [San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna) has the greatest number of public schools with 79, while the municipality of [Rizal](/source/Rizal,_Laguna) has the least with four.[77]

Laguna is home to multiple schools and universities. There are an estimated 18 universities and 37 colleges in the province. There are three [state universities](/source/State_university) in Laguna with a total of 11 campuses: [Laguna State Polytechnic University](/source/Laguna_State_Polytechnic_University), [Pamantasan ng Cabuyao](/source/Pamantasan_ng_Cabuyao), [Polytechnic University of the Philippines](/source/Polytechnic_University_of_the_Philippines), and the [University of the Philippines Los Baños](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Los_Ba%C3%B1os). UPLB is also one of the [oldest universities in the Philippines](/source/List_of_the_oldest_schools_in_the_Philippines), having been established in 1909. The [International Rice Research Institute](/source/International_Rice_Research_Institute) can be found within the UPLB campus and is known internationally for its work in developing rice technologies.

There are also multiple private colleges in Laguna. Some colleges and universities with main campuses in [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila) have also established satellite campuses in Laguna, such as [Lyceum of the Philippines University-Laguna](/source/Lyceum_of_the_Philippines_University-Laguna), [De La Salle University – Laguna Campus](/source/De_La_Salle_University_Science_and_Technology_Complex), [Colegio San Agustin](/source/Colegio_San_Agustin_%E2%80%93_Bi%C3%B1an), [La Consolacion College](/source/La_Consolacion_College_-_Bi%C3%B1an), [San Sebastian College – Recoletos](/source/San_Sebastian_College_%E2%80%93_Recoletos), [Colegio de San Juan de Letran](/source/Colegio_de_San_Juan_de_Letran), [Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna](/source/Map%C3%BAa_Malayan_Colleges_Laguna), [National University Laguna](/source/National_University_(Philippines)), and [Our Lady of Fatima University – Laguna Campus](/source/Our_Lady_of_Fatima_University). Most recently, the [University of Santo Tomas](/source/University_of_Santo_Tomas) and [University of the East](/source/University_of_the_East) have announced that they will establish their respective campus in Santa Rosa.

Notable alumni from colleges in Laguna include [Teodoro Casiño](/source/Teodoro_Casi%C3%B1o), a former member of the House of Representatives; [Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.](/source/Eduardo_Cojuangco_Jr.), the chairman of [San Miguel Corporation](/source/San_Miguel_Corporation); and [Jerrold Tarog](/source/Jerrold_Tarog), film director.

## Notable people

### National heroes and patriots

- [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal) – writer, propagandist, national hero of the Philippines ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Pedro Pelaez](/source/Pedro_Pelaez) – educator, priest, known as the "father of Filipinization of the Church" ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista](/source/Ambrosio_Rianzares_Bautista) – lawyer and author of the [Declaration of Philippine Independence](/source/Declaration_of_Philippine_Independence) ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Paciano Rizal](/source/Paciano_Rizal) – military general and revolutionary; older brother of [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal) ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Agueda Kahabagan](/source/Agueda_Kahabagan) – Filipina general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- [Fernando Canon](/source/Fernando_Canon) – Filipino revolutionary general, poet, inventor, engineer, musician ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Juan Cailles](/source/Juan_Cailles) – Filipino general during the Philippine-American War and first [Governor of Laguna](/source/Governor_of_Laguna) ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- [Vicente Lim](/source/Vicente_Lim) – World War II general ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Delfina Herbosa de Natividad](/source/Delfina_Herbosa_de_Natividad) – one of the three women, together with Marcela Agoncillo and her daughter Lorenza, who sewed together the [Flag of the Philippines](/source/Flag_of_the_Philippines); niece of José Rizal ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Trinidad Rizal](/source/Trinidad_Rizal) – feminist leader and co-founder of the Philippines' first feminist organization, the Asociacion Femenista Filipina. ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Saturnina Rizal Hidalgo](/source/Saturnina_Hidalgo) – [José Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal)'s eldest sister ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Salud Algabre](/source/Salud_Algabre) – Filipina leader of the [Sakdal](/source/Sakdalista) movement ([Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao))
- [Rizalina Ilagan](/source/Rizalina_Ilagan) – anti-martial law activist who was abducted by state security agents and [disappeared](/source/Forced_disappearance) along with [nine other activists](/source/Southern_Tagalog_10) in what is believed to be the single biggest case of involuntary disappearance during [Ferdinand Marcos](/source/Ferdinand_Marcos)' [martial law in the Philippines](/source/Martial_law_in_the_Philippines) ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Florencio Pesquesa](/source/Workers'_resistance_against_the_Marcos_dictatorship#Martyrs_and_heroes_honored_at_the_Bantayog_ng_mga_Bayani) – farm worker and labor leader during the [Martial law](/source/Martial_law_in_the_Philippines) era that was abducted and [disappeared](/source/Forced_disappearance). His name is inscribed in the [Bantayog ng mga Bayani](/source/Bantayog_ng_mga_Bayani)[78] ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))

### Sciences

- [Encarnacion Alzona](/source/Encarnacion_Alzona) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Philippine History ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Dioscoro L. Umali](/source/Dioscoro_L._Umali) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Agriculture and Rural Development ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Eduardo Quisumbing](/source/Eduardo_Quisumbing) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Plant Taxonomy, Systematics, and Morphology ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- Ricardo Lantican – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Plant Breeding [79] ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Dolores Ramirez](/source/Dolores_Ramirez) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Biochemical Genetics & Cytogenetics ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- Bienvenido O. Juliano – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Biochemistry [80] ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Gelia Tagumpay Castillo](/source/Gelia_T._Castillo) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Rural Sociology [81] ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Emil Q. Javier](/source/Emil_Q._Javier) – [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Agriculture, and 17th President of the [University of the Philippines](/source/University_of_the_Philippines) ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- [José Fabella](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Fabella) – Filipino physician and a public health advocate, *Father of Public Health and Social Welfare in the Philippines*. ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Bonifacio Arévalo](/source/Bonifacio_Ar%C3%A9valo) – founder of the Sociedad Dental de Filipinas, which is now known as the [Philippine Dental Association](/source/Philippine_Dental_Association) ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Jose Juliano](/source/Jose_Juliano) – Filipino nuclear physicist and chemist ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Rogel Mari Sese](/source/Rogel_Mari_Sese) – Filipino [astrophysicist](/source/Astrophysicist) who is known for being a proponent of space science in the Philippines.([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Francisco E. Baisas](/source/Francisco_E._Baisas) – entomologist regarded as the "dean of Philippine culicidologists" ([Paete](/source/Paete))
- [Mercedes Delfinado](/source/Mercedes_Delfinado) – [acarologist](/source/Acarology) ([Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao))
- [Aloysius Baes](/source/Aloysius_Baes) – environmental chemist, environmental and pro-democracy activist, educator, and musician ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Gregorio F. Zaide](/source/Gregorio_F._Zaide) – historian, author, known as the *Dean of Filipino Historiographers* ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Leandro H. Fernandez](/source/Leandro_H._Fernandez) – educator, author, and historian ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Alfredo E. Evangelista](/source/Alfredo_E._Evangelista) – archaeologist ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- Vicente Fabella – first Filipino certified public accountant and founder of [José Rizal University](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal_University) ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Emerlinda R. Roman](/source/Emerlinda_R._Roman) – educator, university administrator, and 19th President of the [University of the Philippines](/source/University_of_the_Philippines) ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))

### Arts

- [Marcelo Adonay](/source/Marcelo_Adonay) – pioneer Filipino church composer and musical director ([Pakil](/source/Pakil))
- [José Maceda](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Maceda) – [National Artist of the Philippines](/source/National_Artist_of_the_Philippines) for Music ([Pila](/source/Pila,_Laguna))
- [Tony Mabesa](/source/Tony_Mabesa) – [National Artist of the Philippines](/source/National_Artist_of_the_Philippines) for Theater ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Jonas Baes](/source/Jonas_Baes) – composer of [Experimental music](/source/Experimental_music) in the Philippines ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Alice Doria-Gamilla](/source/Alice_Doria-Gamilla) – composer ([Nagcarlan](/source/Nagcarlan))
- [Cesar Alzona](/source/Cesar_Alzona) – military music composer and military official ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Maria Carpena](/source/Maria_Carpena) – stage actress and soprano singer known as the first recording artist in the Philippine music industry; dubbed the country's "Nightingale of [Zarzuela](/source/Zarzuela)"[82][83] ([Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna))
- [Gerry Alanguilan](/source/Gerry_Alanguilan) – comic book artist, writer, and architect ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Sonny Trinidad](/source/Sonny_Trinidad) – comic book artist ([Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna))
- [Manuel Baldemor](/source/Manuel_Baldemor) – painter, sculptor, printmaker, writer, and book illustrator ([Paete](/source/Paete))
- [Nena Saguil](/source/Nena_Saguil) – modernist and abstract art painter ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- Danilo Echavaria Dalena – modern and contemporary painter[84][85] ([Pakil](/source/Pakil))
- [Celso Al. Carunungan](/source/Celso_Al._Carunungan) – writer, novelist, and film scriptwriter ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Bonifacio Ilagan](/source/Boni_Ilagan) – playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, journalist, editor, and activist ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Frank G. Rivera](/source/Frank_G._Rivera) – playwright, actor and production designer ([Paete](/source/Paete))
- [Edgar Calabia Samar](/source/Edgar_Calabia_Samar) – poet and novelist ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Celso Ad. Castillo](/source/Celso_Ad._Castillo) – film director and screenwriter ([Siniloan](/source/Siniloan))
- [Emmanuel Borlaza](/source/Emmanuel_Borlaza) – film director and screenwriter ([Liliw](/source/Liliw))
- [Jerrold Tarog](/source/Jerrold_Tarog) – film director and screenwriter ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Louie Ignacio](/source/Louie_Ignacio) – TV director ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Rene Alviar](/source/Rene_Alviar) - journalist ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Tony Calvento](/source/Tony_Calvento), journalist ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [HaveYouSeenThisGirl](/source/HaveYouSeenThisGirl) – author of the books *[Diary ng Panget](/source/Diary_ng_Panget)*, *[Voiceless](/source/Voiceless)* and *[She Died](/source/She_Died)* ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))

### Religion

- Dalisay Lazaga – Roman Catholic [Canossian](/source/Canossians) [nun](/source/Nun) and [Servant of God](/source/Servant_of_God)[86] ([Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna))
- [Leo M. Drona](/source/Leo_M._Drona) – Catholic Bishop, Second Bishop of the [Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija)](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_San_Jose_(Nueva_Ecija)) and Third Bishop of the [Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_San_Pablo), Laguna ([Pangil](/source/Pangil))
- [Efren V. Esmilla](/source/Efren_V._Esmilla) – Catholic Bishop, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of [Philadelphia](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Philadelphia)[87] ([Nagcarlan](/source/Nagcarlan))
- [Timoteo Ofrasio](/source/Timoteo_Ofrasio), [S.J.](/source/Society_of_Jesus) – Filipino [Jesuit](/source/Society_of_Jesus) priest, liturgist and lyricist; known for liturgical Catholic songs produced under the [Jesuit Music Ministry](/source/Jesuit_Music_Ministry) such as "Paghahandog ng Sarili", "Isang Bansa", "Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad", and "Alay sa Diyos", used during the 2015 papal visit to the Philippines ([Alaminos](/source/Alaminos,_Laguna))

### Business

- [Socorro Ramos](/source/Socorro_Ramos) – entrepreneur and co-founder of [National Book Store](/source/National_Book_Store), the largest bookstore chain in the Philippines ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- [Jaime Aristotle Alip](/source/Jaime_Aristotle_Alip) – [social entrepreneur](/source/Social_entrepreneur), and the [founder](/source/Social_Entrepreneur) and chairman emeritus of the CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))

### Politics, government, and civil society

- Rustico de los Reyes Jr. – Member of the [Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986](/source/Philippine_Constitutional_Commission_of_1986) and former member of the [Regular Batasang Pambansa](/source/Regular_Batasang_Pambansa) ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- Crispino de Castro– Member of the [Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986](/source/Philippine_Constitutional_Commission_of_1986) and first chairman of [National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)](/source/National_Police_Commission_(Philippines)) ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Ernesto Maceda](/source/Ernesto_Maceda) – 15th [President of the Senate of the Philippines](/source/President_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines), columnist, and lawyer ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Pedro Guevara](/source/Pedro_Guevara) – former senator and former [Resident Commissioner to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Philippine Islands](/source/Resident_Commissioners_from_the_Philippines) ([Santa Cruz](/source/Santa_Cruz,_Laguna))
- [Wenceslao Lagumbay](/source/Wenceslao_Lagumbay) – former senator and former member of the [Regular Batasang Pambansa](/source/Regular_Batasang_Pambansa) ([Kalayaan](/source/Kalayaan,_Laguna))
- [Alexander Gesmundo](/source/Alexander_Gesmundo) – 27th [Chief Justice](/source/Chief_Justice_of_the_Philippines) of the [Supreme Court of the Philippines](/source/Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Estanislao Fernandez](/source/Estanislao_Fernandez) – 88th [Associate Justice](/source/Associate_Justice_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) of the [Supreme Court of the Philippines](/source/Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) and former senator ([Liliw](/source/Liliw))
- [Lorenzo Relova](/source/Lorenzo_Relova) – 103rd [Associate Justice](/source/Associate_Justice_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) of the [Supreme Court of the Philippines](/source/Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines).([Pila](/source/Pila,_Laguna))
- [Conrado M. Vasquez](/source/Conrado_M._Vasquez) – first [Ombudsman of the Philippines](/source/Philippine_Ombudsman) and 102nd [Associate Justice](/source/Associate_Justice_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) of the [Supreme Court of the Philippines](/source/Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Arturo Brion](/source/Arturo_Brion) – 161st [Associate Justice](/source/Associate_Justice_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines) of the [Supreme Court of the Philippines](/source/Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines), and 26th [Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment](/source/Secretary_of_Labor_and_Employment_(Philippines)) ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Conrado Benitez](/source/Conrado_Benitez) – statesman, writer, educator, and one of the drafters of the [1935 Constitution of the Philippines](/source/1935_Constitution_of_the_Philippines) ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Crispin Oben](/source/Crispin_Oben) – lawyer, member of the [First Philippine Assembly](/source/First_Philippine_Assembly) ([Lumban](/source/Lumban))
- [Joey Lina](/source/Joey_Lina) – 15th [Governor of Laguna](/source/Governor_of_Laguna), 20th [Secretary of the Interior and Local Government](/source/Secretary_of_the_Interior_and_Local_Government), and former senator ([Victoria](/source/Victoria,_Laguna))
- [Cielito Habito](/source/Cielito_Habito) – economist, professor, former [NEDA](/source/National_Economic_and_Development_Authority) Director-General ([Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao))
- [Antonio C. Delgado](/source/Antonio_C._Delgado) – former [Philippine Ambassador](/source/Holy_See%E2%80%93Philippines_relations) to the [Vatican](/source/Holy_See) ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [ER Ejercito](/source/ER_Ejercito) – 17th [Governor of Laguna](/source/Governor_of_Laguna), actor, and former mayor of Pagsanjan ([Pagsanjan](/source/Pagsanjan))
- [Norberto S. Amoranto](/source/Norberto_S._Amoranto) – 5th [Mayor](/source/Mayor_of_Quezon_City) of [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City) ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an))
- [Liza Maza](/source/Liza_Maza) – former [Gabriela](/source/Gabriela_Women's_Party) Partylist and [Bayan Muna Partylist](/source/Bayan_Muna) Representative ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Sol Aragones](/source/Sol_Aragones) – former news reporter and host of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, former legislator ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Angelica Jones](/source/Angelica_Jones) – actress and singer, former [3rd](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Laguna#3rd_District) District board member of the [Laguna Provincial Board](/source/Laguna_Provincial_Board) ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Cha Hernandez](/source/Cha_Hernandez) – incumbent congresswoman ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Benjamin Madrigal Jr.](/source/Benjamin_Madrigal_Jr.) – 51st [Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines](/source/Chief_of_Staff_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_the_Philippines) ([Los Baños](/source/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna))
- [Victor Corpus](/source/Victor_Corpus) – military officer and public official ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))
- [Jeff Cagandahan](/source/Jeff_Cagandahan) – prominent [Filipino](/source/Filipinos) [intersex](/source/Intersex) man and [intersex human rights](/source/Intersex_human_rights) activist who first successfully petitioned the Philippine courts to change name and sex markers ([Pakil](/source/Pakil))

### Sports and beauty pageants

- [Anthony Villanueva](/source/Anthony_Villanueva) – boxer, [1964 Summer Olympics](/source/1964_Summer_Olympics) silver medalist ([Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao))
- [Ariella Arida](/source/Ariella_Arida) – fashion model, television personality, [Miss Universe-Philippines 2013](/source/Binibining_Pilipinas_2013), [Miss Universe 2013](/source/Miss_Universe_2013) 3rd Runner-up ([Alaminos](/source/Alaminos,_Laguna))
- [Ronato Alcano](/source/Ronato_Alcano) – professional pool player ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Maybelline Masuda](/source/Maybelline_Masuda) – Filipino [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](/source/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu) practitioner ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Jema Galanza](/source/Jema_Galanza) – volleyball player ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [John Vic De Guzman](/source/John_Vic_De_Guzman) – volleyball player and actor ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Trisha Genesis](/source/Trisha_Genesis) – volleyball player ([Sta. Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna))
- [Joshua Retamar](/source/Joshua_Retamar) – volleyball player ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Mafe Galanza](/source/Mafe_Galanza) – volleyball player ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Gilbert Malabanan](/source/Gilbert_Malabanan) – basketball player and coach ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Kyla Atienza](/source/Kyla_Atienza) – volleyball player ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Mean Mendrez](/source/Mean_Mendrez) – volleyball player ([San Pedro](/source/San_Pedro,_Laguna))
- [Yllana Aduana](/source/Yllana_Aduana) – [Miss Philippines Earth 2023](/source/Miss_Philippines_Earth_2023) and [Miss Earth Air 2023](/source/Miss_Earth_2023) ([Siniloan](/source/Siniloan))
- [Roberta Tamondong](/source/Roberta_Tamondong) – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022 ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))

### Entertainment

- [Marco Sison](/source/Marco_Sison) – singer, actor, politician ([Binan](/source/Binan))
- [Jake Zyrus](/source/Jake_Zyrus) – singer ([Cabuyao](/source/Cabuyao))
- [Didith Reyes](/source/Didith_Reyes) – actress, singer
- [Rico Blanco](/source/Rico_Blanco) – singer, songwriter
- [Julia Clarete](/source/Julia_Clarete) – host, singer, actress
- [Sabrina](/source/Sabrina_(Filipino_singer)) – singer
- [Karylle](/source/Karylle) – *[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))* host, actress, daughter of [Zsa Zsa Padilla](/source/Zsa_Zsa_Padilla)
- [Mario Montenegro](/source/Mario_Montenegro) – actor
- [Bayani Casimiro](/source/Bayani_Casimiro) – tap dancer
- [Dencio Padilla](/source/Dencio_Padilla) – actor and comedian
- [Palito](/source/Palito) – comedian and actor ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Teody Belarmino](/source/Teody_Belarmino) – film actor ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Alden Richards](/source/Alden_Richards) – model and actor ([Santa Rosa](/source/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna))
- [Angeli Gonzales](/source/Angeli_Gonzales) – actress
- [Alfie Anido](/source/Alfie_Anido) – actor, matinee idol
- [Paw Diaz](/source/Paw_Diaz) – actress, model, TV host
- [Dion Ignacio](/source/Dion_Ignacio) – actor
- [C. J. Muere](/source/C._J._Muere) – actor
- [Ronnie Alonte](/source/Ronnie_Alonte) – actor, singer, dancer, *[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))*, Hashtags member
- [Jane de Leon](/source/Jane_de_Leon) – *[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))* GirlTrend member, actress
- [Sabrina Man](/source/Sabrina_Man) – child actress
- [Princess Snell](/source/Princess_Snell) – actress
- [Halina Perez](/source/Halina_Perez) – model, actress
- [Carmina Villarroel](/source/Carmina_Villarroel) – actress
- [Charo Ronquillo](/source/Charo_Ronquillo) – fashion model
- [Charlene Almarvez](/source/Charlene_Almarvez) – fashion model
- [Barbie Forteza](/source/Barbie_Forteza) – actress, model
- [Joan Da](/source/Joan_Da) – finalist of the *X Factor Philippines*
- [Thea Tolentino](/source/Thea_Tolentino) – female winner of [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network)'s [*Protégé* Season 2](/source/Prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9:_The_Battle_For_The_Big_Artista_Break) ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Jeric Gonzales](/source/Jeric_Gonzales) – male winner of [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network)'s [*Protégé* Season 2](/source/Prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9:_The_Battle_For_The_Big_Artista_Break) ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))
- [Zephanie Dimaranan](/source/Zephanie_Dimaranan) – an *Idol Philippines* Grand Winner, singer, ([Biñan](/source/Bi%C3%B1an,_Laguna))
- [Jak Roberto](/source/Jak_Roberto) – actor, model
- [Sanya Lopez](/source/Sanya_Lopez) – actress, model
- Led Sobrepeña - Singer *[The Singing Bee](/source/The_Singing_Bee_(Philippine_game_show))*, actor ([Binan](/source/Binan))
- [Stephanie Retuya](/source/Stephanie_Retuya) – contestant and runner-up on [*Asia's Next Top Model* (cycle 1)](/source/Asia's_Next_Top_Model_(cycle_1))
- [Jiggly Caliente](/source/Jiggly_Caliente) – actress, contestant on [*RuPaul's Drag Race* season 4](/source/RuPaul's_Drag_Race_(season_4)) and [*All Stars* 6](/source/RuPaul's_Drag_Race_All_Stars_(season_6)), and judge on *[Drag Race Philippines](/source/Drag_Race_Philippines)*
- [Jhoanna Robles](/source/Jhoanna_(singer)) – singer, member of p-pop group [Bini](/source/Bini_(group)) ([Calamba](/source/Calamba,_Laguna))[88]

### Others

- [Teodoro Asedillo](/source/Teodoro_Asedillo) – [Filipino](/source/Filipino_people) labor leader and revolutionary who was branded as a "bandit"; popularized as a folk hero because of the film *[Asedillo](/source/Asedillo)* ([Kalayaan](/source/Kalayaan,_Laguna))
- [Flor Contemplacion](/source/Flor_Contemplacion) – Filipina domestic helper executed in Singapore after being convicted of murder ([San Pablo](/source/San_Pablo,_Laguna))

## See also

- [Campaigns of the Philippine–American War](/source/Campaigns_of_the_Philippine%E2%80%93American_War)
- [Laguna Lake Development Authority](/source/Laguna_Lake_Development_Authority)
- [Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_San_Pablo)
- [Legislative districts of Laguna](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Laguna)

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## External links

- [Official Website of the Province of Laguna](https://web.archive.org/web/20141106160113/http://www.laguna.gov.ph/)

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