Teresa, Rizal
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Teresa is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines
. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,436 inhabitants in 6,374 households.
It is situated in the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is landlocked on four corners by Antipolo City
on the north, Angono
on the west, Tanay
, on the east, and Morong
, on the south.
Most of the people here are Tagalogs. Teresa is primarily known for the nearby mountain resorts, Villa Sampaguita Resort and the Sunset Resort. Contrary to some articles, Teresa is actually a valley surrounded by mountains. The town center is located almost at the center of the valley. In an aerial view of Teresa, one would notice the previously vast expanse of agricultural land bordered by marble-rich mountains.
Formerly, the predominant source of livelihood in Teresa is agriculture. But with the opening of the FR Cement Factory (Dragon Cement), Teresa Marble, and ABC Chemical Factory, members of the community have slowly shifted to industry. More, the real estate boom in the 90s caused a surge in the population in Teresa with the opening of the Carisa 1 & 2 subdivisions.
The town is passed by motorists bounded for the more inland towns of Morong
, Baras
, Tanay
, Pililla
, and Laguna
and Quezon provinces.
Currently, Teresa, Rizal is led by Municipal Mayor Rodel N. Dela Cruz & Vice Mayor Raul S. Palino.
The Municipality of Teresa, Rizal has undergone lots of changes in the past few years especially in the infrastructure and public facilities. Recently the MRF or Material Recovery Facilities (Teresa Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility) was completed last December 15, 2007 located at Pantay Buhangin Road, Barangay Dalig.
s.
As of the year 2010, there was a proposal to name the eastern section of the municipality as a 10th barangay (the area from the Marcos Highway towards General Nakar in Quezon Province). However, the area is part of the disputed political claim among the municipalities of Teresa, Baras, and Tanay.
Unstable conditions led militant leaders such as Messra. San Esteban, Sto. Domingo, Pio Piriquiquit Santos, Raymundo Francisco, Mariano Celo Francisco, Diego P. Cruz, Santiago P. Cruz, Sabina de Ramos, Platon Gonzales, Saturnino Francisco, and Francisco Natividad to clamor for independence. In 1877 the Spanish lawyer Don Mariano Rodriguez Candelaria assisted the people in appealing to the Spanish Governor General for separate ownership. The appeal was given preferential attention, and Santa Rosa was later declared an independent town. In 1900 the people agreed to change the name from Santa Rosa to "Teresa" in honor of the Spanish lawyer's mother, Doña Teresa Candelaria.
In 1903 when rebellion broke out, Teresa was again annexed to the Municipality of Antipolo. In 1917, the able men of the town again moved for independence with the help of the Provincial Governor, Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. This move, however, failed due to political reasons.
With the help extended by Senator Rafael Palma, the independence of Teresa was approved and declared by the Governor-General Charles E. Yeater on January 1, 1919 through Executive Order No. 57 (signed December 16, 1918). Roberto de Jesus was appointed as the first "Municipal President" (a.k.a. Mayor). Functioning as a town, Teresa comprised three barrios at the time: May-Iba, Pantay, and San Roque.
After three years of independence, the town acquired a municipal building on November 8, 1921, which was called Presedencia. Paulino de la Rosa was the second Municipal President of Teresa, Rizal. During his term the elementary school building (located in Dalig) was inaugurated. His portrait hangs proudly as the first in the grand entrance of the municipal building in Teresa, Rizal.
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. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,436 inhabitants in 6,374 households.
It is situated in the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is landlocked on four corners by Antipolo City
Antipolo City
Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population...
on the north, Angono
Angono, Rizal
Angono is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines and Angono, Rizal is Known as "Arts Capital of the Philippines". It is located 30 kilometers east of Manila...
on the west, Tanay
Tanay, Rizal
Tanay is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometers east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one to three hours depending upon traffic conditions...
, on the east, and Morong
Morong, Rizal
Morong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 50,538 inhabitants in 8,988 households. A popular attraction is Spanish-era St. Jerome's Parish Church...
, on the south.
Most of the people here are Tagalogs. Teresa is primarily known for the nearby mountain resorts, Villa Sampaguita Resort and the Sunset Resort. Contrary to some articles, Teresa is actually a valley surrounded by mountains. The town center is located almost at the center of the valley. In an aerial view of Teresa, one would notice the previously vast expanse of agricultural land bordered by marble-rich mountains.
Formerly, the predominant source of livelihood in Teresa is agriculture. But with the opening of the FR Cement Factory (Dragon Cement), Teresa Marble, and ABC Chemical Factory, members of the community have slowly shifted to industry. More, the real estate boom in the 90s caused a surge in the population in Teresa with the opening of the Carisa 1 & 2 subdivisions.
The town is passed by motorists bounded for the more inland towns of Morong
Morong, Rizal
Morong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 50,538 inhabitants in 8,988 households. A popular attraction is Spanish-era St. Jerome's Parish Church...
, Baras
Baras, Rizal
Baras is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 31,524 people in 4,971 households.-History:...
, Tanay
Tanay, Rizal
Tanay is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometers east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one to three hours depending upon traffic conditions...
, Pililla
Pililla, Rizal
Pililla is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 58,525 inhabitants in 9,001 households. Pililla is known as the GREEN FIELD MUNICIPALITY OF RIZAL.- :...
, and Laguna
Laguna province
Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay,...
and Quezon provinces.
Currently, Teresa, Rizal is led by Municipal Mayor Rodel N. Dela Cruz & Vice Mayor Raul S. Palino.
The Municipality of Teresa, Rizal has undergone lots of changes in the past few years especially in the infrastructure and public facilities. Recently the MRF or Material Recovery Facilities (Teresa Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility) was completed last December 15, 2007 located at Pantay Buhangin Road, Barangay Dalig.
Barangays
Teresa is politically subdivided into 9 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
- Bagumbayan
- Dalig
- Dulumbayan
- May-Iba
- Poblacion
- Prinza
- San Gabriel
- San Roque
- Calumpang Santo Cristo
As of the year 2010, there was a proposal to name the eastern section of the municipality as a 10th barangay (the area from the Marcos Highway towards General Nakar in Quezon Province). However, the area is part of the disputed political claim among the municipalities of Teresa, Baras, and Tanay.
History
Teresa was first named "Oroquieta" and was a barrio of the Municipality of Morong. As a non-independent town its name was changed to "Santa Rosa" in honor of the town's patron saint. Against the will of its people, Santa Rosa was annexed to Antipolo, which led to animosity between the two towns. Most of the residents preferred to be under jurisdiction of Morong.Unstable conditions led militant leaders such as Messra. San Esteban, Sto. Domingo, Pio Piriquiquit Santos, Raymundo Francisco, Mariano Celo Francisco, Diego P. Cruz, Santiago P. Cruz, Sabina de Ramos, Platon Gonzales, Saturnino Francisco, and Francisco Natividad to clamor for independence. In 1877 the Spanish lawyer Don Mariano Rodriguez Candelaria assisted the people in appealing to the Spanish Governor General for separate ownership. The appeal was given preferential attention, and Santa Rosa was later declared an independent town. In 1900 the people agreed to change the name from Santa Rosa to "Teresa" in honor of the Spanish lawyer's mother, Doña Teresa Candelaria.
In 1903 when rebellion broke out, Teresa was again annexed to the Municipality of Antipolo. In 1917, the able men of the town again moved for independence with the help of the Provincial Governor, Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. This move, however, failed due to political reasons.
With the help extended by Senator Rafael Palma, the independence of Teresa was approved and declared by the Governor-General Charles E. Yeater on January 1, 1919 through Executive Order No. 57 (signed December 16, 1918). Roberto de Jesus was appointed as the first "Municipal President" (a.k.a. Mayor). Functioning as a town, Teresa comprised three barrios at the time: May-Iba, Pantay, and San Roque.
After three years of independence, the town acquired a municipal building on November 8, 1921, which was called Presedencia. Paulino de la Rosa was the second Municipal President of Teresa, Rizal. During his term the elementary school building (located in Dalig) was inaugurated. His portrait hangs proudly as the first in the grand entrance of the municipal building in Teresa, Rizal.
Profile
As referenced in the Municipality of Teresa's Executive Legistlative Agenda 2010-2013:- Total land area: 16,198 hectares
- Land uses (in hectares): Commercial (1.92), Residential (104.32), Agricultural (1183.35), Protected areas (13,952.41), Industrial / Ecozone (710.69), Institutional (112.28), and Special / Other uses (123.03)
- Major religious denominations: Roman Catholic (75%), Iglesia Ni Cristo (12%), Protestant (2%), Islam (1%), and Others (10%)
- Basic facilities: (1) Hospitals, (10) Clinics, and (1) Public Market
- Transportation: PUB, PUJ, FX, and Tricycle
- Power Supply: Manila Electric Company
- Water Supply: Teresa Water District (TERWAD), Buhay Na Tubig Multi, Purpose Cooperative
- Educational institutions: (0) Technical and vocational schools, (1) University and college, (8) High schools, (11) Elementary schools
- Annual income: P 85,548,638.56 from manufacturing (cement, marble, limestone quarrying), agro-industrial (piggery and poultry farms),a nd operation of economic enterprises (public market, slaughter house, sukol spring resort, MRF)
- Special events / festivals: Turumba sa Mahal na Patron Santa Rosa every August 23rd, Anniversary celebration of town independence every December 30th, and Town fiesta every 1st Sunday of March
- Political data: (1) Congressional district, (34) Voting precincts