LUBANG ISLAND, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO (INTRODUCTION)

Note: Banner from a photo courtesy of the Municipality of Lubang

In the 2008/2009 Christmas Holiday period I, (David Hyde) stayed for three weeks in the Municipality of Lubang, Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. This was my first visit and this web-site records some of my impressions - primarily by the use of photographic images.

This is a personal web-site, but when the Tagbac Barangay Captain, Arnel De Lara learned of my interest in creating this site, he was very helpful in assisting me to acquire information in the short time span available. Many other people also helped and I thank everyone for their assistance.

It can be noted that I use the "nom de foto" 'David de la Hyde'.

In January 2010 and 2011, I revisited the Philippines, including Lubang, and have included some more material. This includes places I visited which are not in Lubang - I do not wish to create any other websites at present - but the Lubang Islands are, and will remain the primary theme.

Spanish sailors discovered the Lubang Islands in the 16th century. The Islands - other than the volcanic Island of Ambil - were found to be inhabited by people. They have proved to be primarily of Malayan descent.

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish sailors Chinese Merchants traded with Lubang residents as proved by pottery and kitchen utensils that have been excavated.

Reference: HISTORY OF LUBANG by Rudy Candelario - translated into English by Benjamin Walata. (http://occidentalmindorohistory.googlepages.com/historylubang)

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