Magdalena Town in Laguna is situated in the foot of Mount Banahaw. A small sleepy town of a little more than 20,000 in population, its primary source of income is rice farming. Took a quick side-trip to the town a couple of months ago while doing work in Laguna.
Closer look at the Municipal Hall.
Mount Banahaw in the distance.
Rice fields and coconut trees.
The lush countryside.
I have a penchant for old churches, and this Church was really beautiful. Atop of a slight incline, it was a magnificent presence.
The church had a big yard, beautifully manicured and maintained.
The church was situated in a way that people in the town would see the belfry even from a distance.
This is the top of the belfry seen from a distance.
Top of the church.
The town's Municipal Hall, fronting the church.
The town's layout, with the church fronting the Municipal Hall was reminiscent of times when the church had a big say in the town's activities. You could almost imagine a Padre Damaso walking towards the Municipal Hall to give a piece of his mind to the Mayor. You would think it was something out of the Noli Me Tangere or El Filibusterismo.
The next time you're in Laguna, try to visit more of the country side. You will be surprised at the wealth of culture you can find in small municipalities like Magdalena.
