History
of Manuel Luis Quezon Park of Dumaguete City
The Public Plaza of Dumaguete City,was constructed in
September 16,1916 by American
contractor & Freemasons Clyde V. Powers through a
donation of the lot by the Patero and Pastor Family during the time
of Mayor Ramon Teves Pastor,Dumaguetiñoes
who wanted the park named after
their favourite President Manuel Luis Molina Quezon.In the center of
the Park is the Jose Rizal’s statue is
the most prominent fixture in the back to back with the figure Maria Clara .She
is the Famous character depicting the typical Filipina in Rizal novels and said to be the fictionalized Leonor Rivera. Eulogio Garcia
Velarde a famous Filipino sculptor was commission by the Provincial
Governor Enrique Teves Villanueva
designer the monument of Rizal ,Mara Clara, guardian angel
top of the monument .A Mi utimo Adios of Rizal
Last Farewell is on side by side in three version of English, Spanish and Bisaya given by the Order of the Knights of Rizal Dumaguete Chapter.
The Dumaguete City Tourism Council Historical & Heritage Committee ( 2008-2015) Headed by Prof.Penn T. Larena with Linda Flores Basmayor, Babe Flores Amasula,Aris Bejar Alvarez,Jessica Layumas,Youman Uymatiao,and Merilyn Kays started the Heritage Clean Up drive every year during National Heritage Month and National History Month.This group suggested to create a City Heritage Council to protect the Historical & Heritage of the City, especially the Rizal Monument.
This kind of event was adopted by the Kabataan para ni Rizal Year 2 Advocacy Project under the leadership of Prof. Penn Larena together with the students of St. Paul University Dumaguete taking subjects in Philippine History, Rizal and Social Sciences as part of the subject community involvement .
Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony held by the Knights of Rizal Dumaguete Chapter and The officers of the Negros Oriental Chapter head by Commander Charles Ezra Anthony Tuozo, Deputy Commander Penn T. Larena, and Chancellor Rafael Crescencio Tan.
Other Parts of the Public Plaza
The
Morita red fire truck on display near a balete tree is an eye-catcher .It was
used during World War II AND POST –WAR time by the City’s Fire Department,
also inside Quezon Park is the World War II Veterans marker and a replica of the
map of Negros Oriental and Siquijor Islands. There is also a bust of Don. Deigo
de la Viña, was unveiled in 1998, marking the 100 years of the Heritage March. De
la Viña was the liberator of the people
of Negros Oriental from Spanish Rule.
A
masterpiece in the heart of the park is the colonial fountain made by Italian
artist Rafaelo Palucci who designed was an impression of his visit to Bais in the
Hacienda of the Villanueva family where he saw a group of women carrying
sugar cane walking in the fields.
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| Sept 2016 Manuel Quezon Centennial Park Celebration with Historical & Heritage Committee Linda Flores Basmayor, Elsie Lee, Penn T.Larena,Silliman Historian Moses Atega, Board Member Ikay Villanueva, Guest Speaker Manolo Quezon, Civic Leader Leo and Board Member Nilo Sayson |
Event in Quezon Park Dumaguete City
The Dumaguete Tourism Office is
located on one side of Quezon Park. Local and foreign tourist comes here to ask
for assistance when it comes to traveling around the wonderful province. The
City Hall is also located just across Quezon Park. This is a great place to see
locals. Sometimes, they host a market here. There are also events that would
take place here. Other times, they use this place for programs and local
events. Feeding programs would also take place here. Other locals would also
use this place for their dance practice. Lately, soccer games and practices
happen here almost every afternoon. Every Sunday, there is shown called Tayada sa Plaza with the performers being local students from different schools here
in Dumaguete. They showcase their talents and skills during this event. But
nevertheless, this place would always be an interesting place to just walk
around and spend a little time. Since this place is just near the Bell Tower
and Cathedral Church, a lot of locals would come here in stay for a while with
their loved ones.
This place is also very festive during the Charter Day of
the City. The City parade would start and end here. There would be some local
artists who would perform on the stage. Locals would come here to watch the
programs and their favorite artists or bands. The event would continue until
Christmas since Charter day is November 25. During Christmas, this is a
lively place to walk, shop for bargains and watch the locals and tourists
alike. Bustling with people from all walks of life, especially on Sundays and
now all dressed up for Christmas. I can assure you that this place is worth a
visit. Don’t forget to bring your cameras and monopods for pictorials.
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| 160 Birthday of Jose Rizal Photo by Sir Knight Penn T. Larena, KCR |
2011 NHCP Historical Marker "Rizal in Dumaguete"
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled on Thursday, February 2, 2011, a historical marker for “Jose Rizal sa Dumaguete” in Dumaguete City, in celebration of Rizal@150th, the program will start at 3p.m. at the Quezon park.
The unveiling ceremony is being organized by NHCP in cooperation with the City Government of Dumaguete, City Tourism Office and Dumaguete City Tourism Council
The Historical Marker committee 2011 headed by Woodrow C. Maquiling Jr,Jessica Layumas and Penn T. Larena
Layumas said, the marker states: Jose Rizal sa Dumaguete - nagwakas ang pagkakatapon ni Rizal sa Dapitan, Mindanao nang pahintulutang manilbihan bilang siruhano sa hukbong Espanyol sa Cuba. Nilisan ang Dapitan patungong Maynila, kasama sina Josephine Bracken, ang kapatid na si Narcisa, at iba pa, lulan ng barkong España, hatinggabi ng 31 Hulyo 1896. Pansamantalang tumigil sa Dumaguete ang barko, Bukang-Liwayway, 1 Agosto. dito nakipagkita si Rizal kina Gobernador Emilio Regal, punong lalawigan ng Negros Oriental, at Faustino Herrero Regidor, dating kamag-aral. Kinahapunan, inopera sa mata ang kapitan ng konstabularya ng lalawigan. Nilisan ang Dumaguete muling sakay ng España, ika-10 ng gabi ng araw ring iyon.
The NHCP Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy and Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova will lead the unveiling ceremony. The marker shall be officially turned over to the City Government of Dumaguete. and Acting Deputy Exec. Dir. Carminda R. Arevalo, will stand as a witness during the signing of the Certificate of Transfer of the historical marker.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote and preserve Philippine history and heritage through research, information dissemination, conservation, including the marking of historic sites and structures, and the maintenance and administration of national shrines, monuments and landmarks.
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Location :
North : Gov. Mariano F. Perdices ( Old name Calle Alfonso
XIII)
Left Side : Sen. Lorenzo Teves St. ( Old name Calle Colon
)
Right Side : Bishop Bishop Epifanio Surban ( Old name
Calle Legaspi)
South : Sta .Catalina St. ( Old name Calle Sta. Catalina )
Parks Facilities :
Rest Room
Waste Water Treatment Facilities
Kiosk
Flag Pole
Play ground
City Tourism Office
Football field
Barangay Hall
Kiwanis Club Stage –TMO
Features of the monument bust
Historical Marker from NHCP
Last Farewell in English, Spanish and Bisaya
Information about Knights of Rizal
Poem of Jose Rizal one the novels
Funding Agency / Maintaining Agency
1. Provincial
Government in 1916 during the time of Gov. Enrique Teves Villanueva
2. Beautification & stage Rotary Club and
Lions Club in 1950 -1960
3. Kiwanis
Club 1970s to 1980s
4. Play
ground in 1999 Philippine Tourism Authority ( PTA)
5. Beautification
–City Tourism Council / City Government of Dumaguete
6. Present GSO City Government of Dumaguete
7. National Historical Commission
8. Order of the Knights of Rizal
9. Department of Tourism
F FreeMasons
The Province of Negros Oriental
The Future of the Rizal Monument
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Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo gets update from City Tourism Officer Jacqueline V. Antonio on the designs and improvements for the restoration of the shrine of the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal in the Manuel L. Quezon Park. Looking in is Assistant City Administrator Dr. Dinno T. Depositario. The budget for this project was already approved in September 2018 with the concurrence of the Dumaguete Tourism Council and the Dumaguete Heritage Council |
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| Rizal Monument in Dumaguete City 1967 Photo by Andy Pedrosa |
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