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	Friendster - Lumban Laguna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		---Lumban is one of the oldest towns and the third largest municipality in the province of Laguna in the Philippines.
		Lumban is also known as the "Embroidery Capital of the Philippines".
		Lumban has an area of 96.8 square kilometers, the fourth largest in Laguna.Lumban is the home of the famous Lake Caliraya, a man-made lake often visited by nature lovers and sportsminded people.
	www.friendster.com /5144578 (301 words)

	Laguna province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's national hero.
		Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, Pila, Laguna Town Plaza, the wood carvings created by the people of Paete and Pakil, the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt.
		Laguna was one of the eight provinces to rise in revolt against the Spanish misrule led by Generals Paciano Rizal of Calamba, Severino Taino of Pagsanjan, Agueda Kahabagan (woman general) of Calauan, and Miguel Malvar of Batangas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laguna_province (1687 words)

	Lumban, Laguna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lumban is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines.
		Lumban has an area of 96.8 square kilometers, the fourth largest in Laguna.Lumban is the home of the famous Caliraya Lake, a man-made lake often visited by nature lovers and sportsminded people.
		Lumban is also known as the "Embroidery Capital of the Philippines".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lumban,_Laguna (137 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Laguna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Laguna is a Brazilian city located in the southern state of Santa Catarina, located 120 kilometers south of the states capital, FlorianÃ³polis.
		Laguna Beach is the name of several places in the United States, and a TV show: Laguna Beach in California Laguna Beach in Florida Laguna Beach the reality soap opera on MTV This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same...
		Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, the wood carvings created by the people of Paete and Pakil, and the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Laguna (762 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description
		Laguna, Resort Province of the Philippines, is a haven of fresh and pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls.
		Laguna is situated 30 kilometers south of Manila and has a total area of 175,973 hectares.
		Laguna is bounded on the north by the province of Rizal, on the east by the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, on the south by the Quezon province, on the west by Laguna de Bay, and the provinces of Batangas and Cavite.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=18 (637 words)

	Philippine Peninsula Properties :: Residential Lots in Laguna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Laguna is dubbed as the Resort Province of the Philippines as it is a haven of fresh and pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls.
		Lazing in one of these natural landscapes is the 401-square meter residential-resort property at Lumban, north of Pagsanjan, within the vicinity of the famous Laguna de Bay and also Lake Caliraya, a man-made mountain lake that also serves as a large reservoir, built to supply water to a hydroelectric plant.
		Laguna, with its quaint rustic charm, is definitely an ideal residence location to behold.
	www.thepeninsulaproperties.com /op_res_lots_laguna.htm (176 words)

	Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Ang burdang Lumban ang tunay na barong (The Lumban embroidery is the stamp of the genuine barong)," he added.
		While other Laguna municipalities boast of products such as the buko pie, woodcraft, delicacies and the like, Lumban has made a name for itself in the making of the barong tagalog, the Philippines' national attire.
		Aside from the popular Lumban embroidery, the locals also boast of a budding delicacy; that of the kesong puti (cheese made from carabao's milk).
	www.whatson-expat.com.ph /articles/2004/oct3/travel.htm (1602 words)

	events and festival
		The moro-moro or the “Komedya” is staged on the eve and on the night of the Fiesta.
		This traditional procession is observed at the Lumban River, where the Icon of the Patron Saint, San Sebastian, together with hundreds of devotees are float on “Kaskitos” (a bunch of a big boat), holding lighted candle doing ritual turn across the river.
		It is a procession held on the Lumban River, where the icon of the patron saint, San Sebastian together with hundreds of devotees is float on “kaskitos”, a bunch of big boats.
	www.laguna.gov.ph /Articles/04_03_Events.htm (1148 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description
		Laguna, Resort Province of the Philippines, is a haven of fresh and pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls.
		Laguna is situated 30 kilometers south of Manila and has a total area of 175,973 hectares.
		Laguna is bounded on the north by the province of Rizal, on the east by the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, on the south by the Quezon province, on the west by Laguna de Bay, and the provinces of Batangas and Cavite.
	www.wowphilippines.com.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=18 (637 words)

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		The barongs from Lumban are the ones considered as authentic and original, and has already been a part of history, she said.
		Laguna might just as well be dubbed as the ‘Resort Province of the Philippines’ because of the abundance of hot springs, lakes and waterfalls.
		Laguna has much to offer, having been successfully able to preserve most of its rustic beauty and appeal despite the level of industrialization that it has achieved.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/10/02/TOUR2004100219734.html (655 words)

	Philippines News - Manila Standard Today - Luscious Lumban - nov23_2006
		Lumban is the only Laguna town where embroidery has flourished as a lively cottage industry.
		Being the center of missionary activities in the province during the Spanish era, the municipality gave birth to generations of embroiders whose ancestors were the past art students of the town’s missionary school.
		According to an official document that the local government of Lumban released, there is at least one member of every family in town who is involved in the needlecraft business since childhood, with the women focusing on the needlework, while the men take charge of washing the garments.
	www.manilastandardtoday.com /?page=goodLife1_nov23_2006 (1412 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Things to Do
		Located at Los Baños, Laguna, it is a permanent exhibit of artifacts and implements about the rice-growing world, dedicated to the rice farmers around the world.
		It is the tallest waterfall of Luisiana, Laguna, with an approximate height of 70 meters.
		They are grown practically all over Laguna although much of the flower supply in Manila comes from the town of San Pedro, where shrubs of this white, fragrant flower are planted even along the sides of the highways.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=18 (5253 words)

	Lumban
		About 104 kilometers away from Manila, the town of Lumban known for its hand-embroidered products is accessible by both public and private transportation.
		Going to Lumban by public transportation you will have to ride a bus going to Sta.
		Lumban has no established industrial firms ever since.
	www.laguna.net /laguna/towns/lumban.html (174 words)

	Philippine Tourist Destinations (Laguna)
		Just across the river from Pagsanjan is the town of Lumban, the celebrated embroidery capital of Luzon.
		Laguna's richly-forested hills and mountains provide material for the livelihood of the towns of Pakil and Paete which are woodcarvers' haven.
		The Philippines' biggest family theme park, Enchanted Kingdom, is in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
	www.filipino.com /sfdot/top/laguna.htm (184 words)

	The Life and Writings of Dr. José Rizal
		The lake is often called Laguna Bay, which is quite wrong because “bai” that means “lady” was anglicised into “bay” which is a sea inlet almost in the shape of a half moon.
		Laguna (lake) de Bai, therefore, means the lake of the lady that must have been a reference to Mariang Makiling, the diwata of the Mt. Makiling overlooking the lake [click here].
		Lumban is the center for the manufacture of jusi and piña cloths that are made into dresses, barong tagalog, mestiza dress, fans, handkerchiefs, and even tablecloths and matching napkins.
	joserizal.info /v-class/tour.htm (1746 words)

	Gat Puno Abundio "Garimot" Baet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Gat Puno (or Grandmaster) Abundio "Garimot" Baet (also known as Gat Puno Abon), was born and raised in Paete, Laguna Philippines, and he is the fourth son of Grandmaster Felipe "Garimot" Baet.
		Gat Puno Abon teaches the family "Garimot" System, a complete martial art system that is strong in all combat ranges and is over 150 years old, and it is an art that has existed in the Baet family for over five generations.
		Maestro Tomas Baldemor (Paete, Laguna) - Sobrada Herada
	www.garimot.com /abon.htm (735 words)

	Laguna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Laguna also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan the wood carvings created by the people Paete and Pakil and the hot spring in Los Baños on the slopes of Makiling.
		Laguna is subdivided into 28 municipalities and 2 cities.
		The eastern portion of Laguna straddles the portions of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
	www.freeglossary.com /Laguna (625 words)

	G.R. No. 69184 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		According to him, while there was a session of the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Lumban, Laguna in the canteen near the municipal building, a report of gunfire inside the canteen was heard.
		Nino, Lumban, Laguna; that he was attending the session of the Sangguniang Bayan of the municipality of Lumban on said date in connection with the holding of referendum the following day.
		From that date he left Lumban on December 16, 1977, it was only on August 17, 1980 when his father died that he returned to said place and again when he was detained at the PC headquarters in Santa Cruz after he had surrendered to Hon.
	www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1990/mar1990/gr_69184_1990.html (3198 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Things to Do
		Located at Los Baños, Laguna, it is a permanent exhibit of artifacts and implements about the rice-growing world, dedicated to the rice farmers around the world.
		It is the tallest waterfall of Luisiana, Laguna, with an approximate height of 70 meters.
		They are grown practically all over Laguna although much of the flower supply in Manila comes from the town of San Pedro, where shrubs of this white, fragrant flower are planted even along the sides of the highways.
	www.wowphilippines.com.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=18 (5253 words)

	SCPW Activities on the Conservation of Laguna de Bay's Environment and Resources (CLEAR)
		The ecological camp aims to ensure the sustainable conservation and protection of Laguna de Bay and to foster a deeper sense of appreciation and commitment especially among the lakeshore communities.
		Lumban is filled with proud Lumbeños thriving in their environment that is home to its natural resources and rich biodiversity.
		The eco-camp aimed to ensure the sustainable conservation of Laguna de Bay, its watershed and its tributaries, particularly the Seven Lakes in San Pablo City.
	www.psdn.org.ph /wetlands/activities1b.htm (732 words)

	Akeanon.Com
		It is bounded on the north by Bulacan, on the east by Laguna and Quezon Province, and on the south by Laguna de Bay.
		With the organization of Tondo and La Laguna during the Spanish regime, Rizal province was composed of 26 towns.
		Angono’s joyous fiesta is in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment, is borne by male devotees during a procession accompanied by parehadoras, or devotees dressed in local costumes, wooden shoes, and carrying boat paddles, and higantes, or giant wooden figures made from papier-mache and bamboo.
	my.akeanon.com /modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=302&start=180 (11606 words)

	Lumban folk to mark feast with caution - Jan. 19, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		LUMBAN, Laguna -- Soldiers and policemen would be deployed in this town for Monday's commemoration of the 426th feast day of Saint Sebastian to ensure that the tragedy that befell 12 devotees during the fluvial procession here five years ago would not be repeated.
		Lumban parish priest Missionary of Faith Father Joel Jores said extra care was being made both by the church and the local government to prevent problems that might disrupt the yearly rites to honor the patron saint of this town, about 100 kilometers south of Manila.
		Alzona, however, said she believed it was only an accident and there was no reason to abandon the pagoda tradition.
	www.inq7.net /reg/2004/jan/19/reg_9-1.htm (415 words)

	The Life and Writings of Dr. José Rizal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The lake is often called Laguna Bay, which is quite wrong because “bai” that means “lady” was anglicised into “bay” which is a sea inlet almost in the shape of a half moon.
		Laguna (lake) de Bai, therefore, means the lake of the lady that must have been a reference to Mariang Makiling, the diwata of the Mt. Makiling overlooking the lake [click here].
		Lumban is the center for the manufacture of jusi and piña cloths that are made into dresses, barong tagalog, mestiza dress, fans, handkerchiefs, and even tablecloths and matching napkins.
	rizalslifewritings.tripod.com /v-class/tour.htm (1746 words)

	Mabitac, Laguna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mabitac is a municipality in the province of Laguna in the Philippines.
		It was the site of a in the Philippine-American War when on September 17 1900 Filipinos General Juan Cailles defeated an American force by Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham.
		For whatever reason, you are instructed to read the end of the chapter first before attempting to follow the dialogues and exercises at the beginning of the...
	www.freeglossary.com /Mabitac (468 words)

	Suspected drug pushers in Lumban, Arrested (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Also confiscated by the police were three (3) firearms, ammunition, five (5) sachet of shabu, three (3) weighing scales, two pieces of binoculars, pieces o toothers, rolls of aluminum foil, cellphones and other shabu paraphernarial and list of names considered as suspected regular buyers.
		Supt Eduardo C. Desquidato engage the Buy-Bust operation at the 13 different residents in the said barangay but was unable to seized kilos of shabu that made of PNP Provincial Director P/Supt. Edwin I. Convera consider a possible leakage of information about the raid.
		According to Corvera about 60 suspected drug pushers were already apprehended after a few months of intensive operation in Lumban.
	www.msc.net.ph /balita/09_01_09_07/suspect.html (188 words)

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