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The Batangas Regional Hospital serves as the referral center for patients coming from lower category hospitals in the Province of Batangas, Quezon and the island provinces of Romblon, Oriental and Occidental Mindoro.
Region IV is divided into two, Region IV-A CALABARAZON to include the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. Region IV B MIMAROPA to include Mindoro (Oriental and Occidental) Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.
There are four (4) Congressional Districts within the province of Batangas. The most populous being the Second District (to which Batangas City belongs) and the Fourth District. Batangas province has three cities, Batangas City (the Capital) Lipa City and Tanauan City. In addition, Batangas province has 31 municipalities.
The Congressional Districts outside the province but within the region are Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Laguna, Quezon, Cavite, Romblon and Rizal. These districts are the source of patients of the Batangas Regional Hospital, the primary source being the province of Batangas. The island provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro comes next probably because the port of Batangas is the gateway to South Luzon and the first stop.
The Legend of Mount Mayon
Makusotg, the tribal chief of Rawis, had a daughter, Daragang Magayon, whose outward beauty was matched by her kind heart. Her suitors were legion, including Pagtuga, a handsome warrior but arrogant chief of the Iragas.
But, Magayon's heart belonged to the noble Ulap, son of the Chief Karilaya of the Tagalogs. Thus, he gathered his warriors to fight for his beloved.
In the ensuing battle, Ulap slayed Pagtuga. Overjoyed, Magayon rushed to embrace Ulap. But as she did so, a stray arrow hit her. As Ulap cradled the dying Magayon in his arms, one of Pagtuga's captains threw his spear at Ulap and killed him.
The death of Ulap and Magayon sobered the people. Chief Makusog himself buried the two lovers in a single grave. Much to the people's astonishment, the grave grew higher and higher until a majestic mountain towered over their town.
These days, when the top of Mount Mayon is veiled with clouds, people say that it is Ulap kissing Magayon. And when rain fall, they say those are his tears mourning their last love.
Makusotg, the tribal chief of Rawis, had a daughter, Daragang Magayon, whose outward beauty was matched by her kind heart. Her suitors were legion, including Pagtuga, a handsome warrior but arrogant chief of the Iragas.
But, Magayon's heart belonged to the noble Ulap, son of the Chief Karilaya of the Tagalogs. Thus, he gathered his warriors to fight for his beloved.
In the ensuing battle, Ulap slayed Pagtuga. Overjoyed, Magayon rushed to embrace Ulap. But as she did so, a stray arrow hit her. As Ulap cradled the dying Magayon in his arms, one of Pagtuga's captains threw his spear at Ulap and killed him.
The death of Ulap and Magayon sobered the people. Chief Makusog himself buried the two lovers in a single grave. Much to the people's astonishment, the grave grew higher and higher until a majestic mountain towered over their town.
These days, when the top of Mount Mayon is veiled with clouds, people say that it is Ulap kissing Magayon. And when rain fall, they say those are his tears mourning their last love.
