On a previous post, I have already mentioned about St Augustine School where one of the two Sundials is located. But before the school was established, St Augustine Church was built in 1586.
However, these are not the only things that Tagudin should be proud of. This town has significantly shared their part in Philippine History.
On May 27, 1945, it became the
site of the Base Hospital of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines –
Northern Luzon (USAFIP-NL) during the World War II.
According to the marker located in the
town plaza, it is the biggest installation of its kind in the country during
the Philippine Liberation Campaign. Big tents were set up at the town plaza,
even in the market and residential houses served as hospital wards.
Taguidn was also the site of military headquarters of USAF-NL 121st Infantry Regiments which was active from 1942 to 1945 and Post-War Era, 1945-1946. Veterans of WWII – names of officers and enlisted men are written also on a marker, also found in the town plaza.
It is also here where the “Filipino Youth Day” Bronze-Marker was erected. The Filipino Youth Day Proclamation issued in 1948 by then President Elpidio Quirino enjoins everyone to observe activities to relate the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal to the aspirations of the Filipino youth and lead them to dedicate their lives to the pattern of service established by our national hero. This was erected during commemoration of the 30th anniversary of this proclamation and birthday of Rizal in 1979.
With the several events to be noted in this place, it is but right that Tagudinians should really be proud of their town!
