Pagsanjan in History and Legend

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       The real history of Pagsanjan began in 1668 when it emerged as a town. Years before that time, it was a barrio of Lumban. Across three centuries, it has survived all natural and man-made cataclysms, including the Philippine Revolution and World War II. During the long interim of 170 years (1668-1858) Pagsanjan was the capital of Laguna. Despite the loss of the provincial capitalship, the town is still great because of the achievements of its many-splendored people. Great Pagsanjeños, like old soldiers, never die, they only fade away. Their magnificent contributions to Philippine civilization and progress are imperishably enshrined in history´s pages.

Dr. Gregorio F. Zaide,1975

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