Fun Facts
- Antipolo is the 7th most populated city in the Philippines, with 776,386 people
- The city got its name from the Tipolo tree
- Every year during Easter thousands of people make their pilgrimage here to visit one of the most famous Catholic churches in the Philippines
- It's known as a nice get-away place from the major cities to relax and enjoy the beauty of the mountains
- There are more than 65 resorts throughout the city
- It is only 12 miles east of Manila, but can take from 1 1/2 to 2 hours by car to get there because of traffic
History
Antipolo was named after a tree locally known as Tipolo (Artocarpus Incisa), which was in abundance in the area in the early times. The early written account of the city's history was recorded in 1578 by Franciscan missionaries who came to Christianize the natives. Early records referred to the natives as Tagal, Indians and Blacks (the aetas).
In 1591, the Jesuits replaced the Franciscans in Antipolo. They built a chapel in Sitio Sta. Cruz. Among the prominent priests were Fr.Pedro Chirino and Fr. Francisco Almarique. The same year, the first homily in Tagalog was delivered in a mass celebrated at a place that is now known as the “Pinagmisahan.”
During that time, the virgin forest of Antipolo covered most of its mountain ranges with various tropical trees and wild life. There are many springs supporting several waterfalls, the most popular of which is the Hinulugan Taktak.
In 1650, the village of Antipolo became a town.
After many revolts, disputes, and wars (Philippines Independence from Spain, WW2, etc.) Antipolo has become a strong established city that represents nearly 800,000 residents today.
The people of Antipolo live a simple and traditional Filipino lifestyle. Their culture and tradition include the celebration of many religious and cultural festivities such as the Kapitan at Kapitana on Easter Sunday, the night serenades, the bayanihan, the praying of the Angelus, the reading of the passion of Christ during the Lenten Season, and festivities on May and June. The association known as the Nuestra Señora Dela Anunciata was established many years back to commemorate many of these old traditions.
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In 1591, the Jesuits replaced the Franciscans in Antipolo. They built a chapel in Sitio Sta. Cruz. Among the prominent priests were Fr.Pedro Chirino and Fr. Francisco Almarique. The same year, the first homily in Tagalog was delivered in a mass celebrated at a place that is now known as the “Pinagmisahan.”
During that time, the virgin forest of Antipolo covered most of its mountain ranges with various tropical trees and wild life. There are many springs supporting several waterfalls, the most popular of which is the Hinulugan Taktak.
In 1650, the village of Antipolo became a town.
After many revolts, disputes, and wars (Philippines Independence from Spain, WW2, etc.) Antipolo has become a strong established city that represents nearly 800,000 residents today.
The people of Antipolo live a simple and traditional Filipino lifestyle. Their culture and tradition include the celebration of many religious and cultural festivities such as the Kapitan at Kapitana on Easter Sunday, the night serenades, the bayanihan, the praying of the Angelus, the reading of the passion of Christ during the Lenten Season, and festivities on May and June. The association known as the Nuestra Señora Dela Anunciata was established many years back to commemorate many of these old traditions.
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