Once a wilderness bounded with wild animals and flora, the municipality of San Jose has reached a level of certain development from the past several years.
The Aetas were the first inhabitants of the place. They started clearing some portions of the wilderness especially in the areas near the riverbanks. Several groups of settlers then drove this Aetas to hinterlands and permanently occupied the place. They named it “Malaking Tubig”, referring to the big river that cuts through the central portion of their early settlement.
The Spaniards then colonized the Philippines. Bauan (a nearby town of the municipality of San Jose) was established in 1596 as an ecclesiastical unit administered by the order of Saint Agustin with “Malaking Tubig” as one of the barrios under its jurisdiction.
Human population of Malaking Tubig started to grow and in 1754, Taal Volcano erupted destroying the original Bauan. And before its actual site could have been selected, Malaking Tubig was separated from Bauan. The recognized leaders of Malaking Tubig the petitioned to the Spanish authorities for the creation of that place as a pueblo(town) which was granted to them on April 26, 1765.
Two years later, Malaking Tubig was inaugurated into a pueblo where Ignacio de los Santos (also known as Ignacio Ona) became the Gobernadorcillo. Included in the inaugural jurisdiction were the present administrative units, the Poblacion and the barrios of Labac, Dita, Ibabao, Dalipit and Makulot. The last six barrios were also separated through a petition which was approved on March 13, 1877 to become a new town of Cuenca.
Since the foundation of the town of San Jose on April 26, 1765 up to the present time, there are already One Hundred Forty (140) appointed or elected heads (Capitanes, Alcaldes, Gobernadorcillos and Presidentes) of this municipality.
Poblacion Barangay I
Poblacion Barangay II
Poblacion Barangay III
Poblacion Barangay IV
Sabang
Salaban
Santo Cristo
Mojon-Tampoy
Taysan
Tugtug
Bigain South
Valentino Resort and Spa
Hotel details
Set 3 km from Mount Macolod, this relaxed rural resort surrounded by trees is 11 km from both Casa de Segunda (museum) and Lipa City Community Park.
The straightforward rooms with simple furnishings have flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms and suites add balconies with pool views. Separate villas come with living and dining areas. Room service is offered.
Breakfast is complimentary. Amenities include a Mediterranean restaurant with mountain views, a fitness room and a sports court (both for a fee), as well as 2 pools (1 for kids) and a hot tub. There’s also a garden area, and a spa offering beauty and massage treatments.
San Jose, Batangas Festival
What is sinuam? It is a salty and spicy egg soup usually prepared for women who have just gave birth. Why do San Jose locals have this for their festival? Well, it is simplybecause poutry is the dominant business in the town. Yes, San Jose is the main provider of poutry products inside and outside the province of Batangas. Likewise, this is their way of thanking their patron Saint – (St. Joseph of course) for their business’ success.
When do they celebrate Sinuam Festival? Every 25th day of April, which is also the founding anniversary of San Jose, the local government, schools, NGOs and other establishments in the town, organize the Sinuam Festival.
How do San Jose Folks celebrate it? Like most festivals, they also have street dancing. This is usually participated by students from different schools in San Jose. They showcase their Sinuam (Egg or Chicken) inspired costumes and dance on the street before a number of audiences. They also conduct contests, programs and fun-filled activities for local folks and tourists.
EGG FESTIVAL
Halina’t makisaya sa isang linggong selebrasyon ng Egg Festival at ika-250th taon ng pagkakatatag ng bayan ng San Jose, Batangas simula ika-20 hanggang ika-26 ng Abril, 2015.
“Itlog ay buhay, Negosyong Tunay!”
Karamihan sa mga mamamayan ng bayan San Jose, Batangas ay umaasa sa produksyon ng itlog at paghahalaman, kaya ipinagpapasalamat nila sa kanilang Patron na si San Jose ang napakasaganang Agrikultura at mayamang Kultura. Noon ay tinatawag na “Sinuam Festival” ang selebrasyong ito na hango sa Sinuam, na batay sa isang klase ng soup na itlog ang pangunahing sangkap. Ngunit nagdesisyon ang Sangguniang Bayan ng bayan San Jose na palitan ito ng “Egg Festival” dahil sa ito talaga ang kanilang pangunahing produkto at pinagkakabuhayan. Sa katunayan ay may mga pagawaang nagpoproseso ng mga itlog at nag susupply sa mga kilalang fast food chains.
Kaya ano pang hinihintay mo? Tara na! Wag na natin palampasin ang pagkakataong makisaya at magdiwang!
Itlog ay buhay, Negosyong Tunay! Viva San Jose!
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ENACTING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TOURSIM CODE OF SAN JOSE, BATANGAS.
WHEREAS, it is widely acknowledge that tourism can serve as the primary engine of growth for the local economy, and become the focal point of related projects and initiatives.
WHEREAS, the municipality is mandated to established tourism facilities and other tourist attractions including the acquisition of equipment, regulation and super vision of business concession and security services for such facilities:
WHEREAS, the Municipality of San Jose dubbed as “Egg Basket of the Philippines” possesses an enormous tourism potential which, if it is tapped and developed, could generate revenue for local business, create jobs, and improve basic services to the community?
WHEREAS, the Municipality of San Jose shall endeavour to boost and promote the tourism industry of the Municipality simultaneously preserving and promoting the primary products in the town which is the “egg” and ee related delicacies;
