The place of Dueñas in Philippine history

Did you know that the first Capital of the Philippines is Simsiman, “the Old Panay”?

Did you also know that the “heart” of the Philippines is Panay and the “heart” of Panay is the old town Laglag (Dueñas)? When the town Dueñas was still known as, “Laglag”, the towns of Janiuay, Lambunao, Calinog, Passi, San Enrique, Dingle and Pototan were once part of (Laglag) Dueñas. Read More

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Explore Iloilo posted this article on February 28, 2007; 5:00 pm. This article has had 1,167 views and 5 comments.
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romeo dawatan jr.on 21 May 2008 at 11:18 am 1

Disclaimer!!! Tinyenti Gimo is a folktale and part of history. I grew up and moulded in Duenas and I love my birthplace more than any place in the world.
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scarlet soilinap canimoon 25 Apr 2008 at 7:35 am 2

interesting… my root is from Duenas and this info is new to me. My Dad is from duenas and some of my relatives still lives there. I want to know more about this place. Tinyente Gimo really EXIST???
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Nenengon 22 Apr 2008 at 11:52 pm 3

Hey, this is very interesting. My grandmother is related to the Lagos and the Lanadas of Duenas. Spent part of my growing up in Haguimit and Bangkay. Still have relatives there. When is the next issue coming up?
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Rootson 08 Mar 2007 at 1:45 am 4

Dueñas! Yes! Who could forget the Famous “Tinyente Gimo”? tiktiktiktik tiktiktiktik
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Ricardo H. Sesbrenoon 06 Mar 2007 at 5:29 pm 5

Very Interesting, When will you publish the continuation of your article? I never know that it that Fantastic!!!
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