Quezon National High School: A Quick Look Back
In celebration of the upcoming 110th founding anniversary of Quezon National High School on October 2012, let’s take a quick look back at the history of this educational institution. Quezon National High School, formerly known by the names Tayabas High School and Quezon Provincial High School, is a public secondary school located in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, Lucena City. Founded by Aubrey Boyles in 1902, Quezon National High School...
What Quezon Monument is made of
By Lou Anne Villamor May napapansin ba kayo na mga pakalat-kalat na 5-centavo at 10-centavo coins sa kalsada? For some of us these days, the 5 and 10-centavo coins don’t matter much, but did you know that centavo coins like these once played a big part in Lucena City’s history? Yes, and you can still see one example up to this day. The Manuel L. Quezon monument that stands on the fourth block of Perez Park here in Lucena...
Perez Park in Lucena City
Have you ever been to Perez Park? If not, maybe it’s time you pack your things up and pay it a visit. If you’re at the city proper, just hail a jeep and tell the driver to drop you off at “the park.” Don’t worry, with its conspicuous location in front of the Quezon Provincial Capitol Building and the noticeable Manuel L. Quezon Monument, you’ll find it difficult to get lost. History Perez Park was...
Red-V: Bakit nga ba?
By Maricar Malaya Nagtataka ka ba kung bakit tinawag na “Red-V” ang kahabaan ng Maharlika Hi-way sa Brgy. Ibabang Dupay? Hmm…bakit nga ba? We’ve asked the opinions of our fellow Lucenahins, especially Red-V residents, and here are some of their answers: “Maybe it is because of the V-shaped intersection of Maharlika Hi-way and Dalahican Road.” “Maybe, there was a bloody battle during the war period in the V-shaped...
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