Binangonan, one of the municipalities of Rizal on the foot of Mount Sierra Madre. about 37km. from manila. Fishing & agricultural is the main source of livelihood. Famous for its rich historical sites & artifacts. Hometown of famous artist Vicente Manansala (Maestro Enteng) who won the national artist award for visual art on 1981.
Known to be the education center of Rizal. Some of the famous school are Rizal National Science High School(RNHS). Technical Education & Skills Development Authority(TESDA) & University of Rizal System(URS).
Binangonan became a rural community on 1621 and became a town or Municipality in 1900 under Executive Order No. 40 during the American Regime.
Fish pens and fish cages in Binangonan, produce tons of tilapia, bangus, big-head carps and catfish supplying the needs of the municipality including Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas.
There are 3 non-metallic deposits that can be found in Binangonan… limestone, rock aggregates and tuff – that are used as construction materials. Company, Rizal Cement Company, Inc. was established on 1914 who has help for the employment of the people from Binangonan & the rest of neighboring town. Grandspan Development Corporation, company who does steel fabrication use in high-rise building.
It is said to be the visit in Binangonan will not be complete without visiting Mount Tagapo in Talim Island. About one & half hour walk goin up to reach the summit.
source: Landmarks, Net25
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