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<h2>Background Information</h2> | <h2>Background Information</h2> | ||
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<p>Date of Birth: <b>September 7, 1915</b></p> | <p>Date of Birth: <b>September 7, 1915</b></p> | ||
<p>Date of Death: <b>December 18, 1972</b></p> | <p>Date of Death: <b>December 18, 1972</b></p> | ||
<p>Prominence: <b>Politics</b></p> | <p>Prominence: <b>Politics</b></p> | ||
<p>Birth Place: <b>Laserna, Nabas, Aklan</b></p> | <p>Birth Place: <b>Laserna, Nabas, Aklan</b></p> | ||
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<p>Age: <b>57</b></p> | <p>Age: <b>57</b></p> | ||
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The Philantrophist: Blumentritt Laserna’s Life Story<br/> | The Philantrophist: Blumentritt Laserna’s Life Story<br/> | ||
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Blumentritt Cordova Laserna Sr. also known as “Blu” was born on September 7, 1915 in Sitio Cumarascas, Barnagay Gibon, Nabas, Aklan as the second among the six children of Christiana Cordova and Simplicio S. Laserna. Their family is middle-class and owns an expansive piece of land with the total of 28 hectares extending from Sitio Putol until Laserna Integrated School. | Blumentritt Cordova Laserna Sr. also known as “Blu” was born on September 7, 1915 in Sitio Cumarascas, Barnagay Gibon, Nabas, Aklan as the second among the six children of Christiana Cordova and Simplicio S. Laserna. Their family is middle-class and owns an expansive piece of land with the total of 28 hectares extending from Sitio Putol until Laserna Integrated School. | ||
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| − | <p>Since he was born, his family's livelihood has been farming and raising domestic animals, and the tradition of being a landowner and farmer has been passed down through generations. | + | Since he was born, his family's livelihood has been farming and raising domestic animals, and the tradition of being a landowner and farmer has been passed down through generations. |
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During his days, secondary education accessibility is quite difficult for there was no offering in the town of Nabas and most of the students’ goals were simply to learn how to read and write. Pursuing secondary education was only possible if you are enrolled in the nearest town that offers such level of education. Transportation was never easy for walking and riding in a bicycle or carabao were the only options to reach the desired destination. However, Blumentritt Laserna in his eagerness to learn accepted the challenge to study and finish his high school education at Ibajay Academy Inc., Ibajay, Aklan. | During his days, secondary education accessibility is quite difficult for there was no offering in the town of Nabas and most of the students’ goals were simply to learn how to read and write. Pursuing secondary education was only possible if you are enrolled in the nearest town that offers such level of education. Transportation was never easy for walking and riding in a bicycle or carabao were the only options to reach the desired destination. However, Blumentritt Laserna in his eagerness to learn accepted the challenge to study and finish his high school education at Ibajay Academy Inc., Ibajay, Aklan. | ||
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After he completed his elementary education, he began assisting his father in planting fruit bearing trees, vegetables, and root crops in their property. The majority of the products they acquired were donated to the people. He then found the love of his life and was married at the age of twenty – five (25) to Honorata S. Sanguillosa. Their marriage was blessed with eight (8) children five (5) of whom are boys and three (3) of whom are girls. | After he completed his elementary education, he began assisting his father in planting fruit bearing trees, vegetables, and root crops in their property. The majority of the products they acquired were donated to the people. He then found the love of his life and was married at the age of twenty – five (25) to Honorata S. Sanguillosa. Their marriage was blessed with eight (8) children five (5) of whom are boys and three (3) of whom are girls. | ||
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Furthermore, his love for his family and the community drove him to run for Brgy. Captain position, which he was fortunately elected in the 1960s, and later designated as president of the Association of Barangay Captains in the said district in 1965. Prior to this, he was elected as a Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas. | Furthermore, his love for his family and the community drove him to run for Brgy. Captain position, which he was fortunately elected in the 1960s, and later designated as president of the Association of Barangay Captains in the said district in 1965. Prior to this, he was elected as a Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas. | ||
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His generosity and love for people had a significant impact on the community. Some of his notable contributions include: donating the 10,000 square meters of land for the Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School, as requested by Santiago Montoya, a resident of the said barangay. He also contributed significantly to the development of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church. | His generosity and love for people had a significant impact on the community. Some of his notable contributions include: donating the 10,000 square meters of land for the Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School, as requested by Santiago Montoya, a resident of the said barangay. He also contributed significantly to the development of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church. | ||
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In the same manner, he spearheaded the petition of the residents of Sitio Cumarascas of barangay Gibon to constitute themselves as unit of the government. It was later then approved and the once Sitio Cumarascas is now brgy. Laserna, Nabas, Aklan in honor to his father, Simplicio S. Laserna in the year 1968. Blumentritt Laserna died on December 18, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. At the age of 57 years old. | In the same manner, he spearheaded the petition of the residents of Sitio Cumarascas of barangay Gibon to constitute themselves as unit of the government. It was later then approved and the once Sitio Cumarascas is now brgy. Laserna, Nabas, Aklan in honor to his father, Simplicio S. Laserna in the year 1968. Blumentritt Laserna died on December 18, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. At the age of 57 years old. | ||
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| + | <h2>Significance</h2> | ||
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| − | The late barrio Lieutenant Mr. Blumentritt C. Laserna Sr., a resident of the place with distinction and honor, an ex- Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas, spearheaded the move for the creation of Barangay Laserna now in honor of their beloved father’s name the late Simplicio S. Laserna. | + | <p>The late barrio Lieutenant Mr. Blumentritt C. Laserna Sr., a resident of the place with distinction and honor, an ex- Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas, spearheaded the move for the creation of Barangay Laserna now in honor of their beloved father’s name the late Simplicio S. Laserna. |
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This barangay was created by virtue of Resolution No. 45 series of 1968 of the Municipal Council of Nabas and approved by the Provincial Board of Aklan. Governor Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz. | This barangay was created by virtue of Resolution No. 45 series of 1968 of the Municipal Council of Nabas and approved by the Provincial Board of Aklan. Governor Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz. | ||
| − | + | <h4>Aesthetic</h4> | |
| − | Sitio Cumarascas is said to have obtained its name from the residents who enjoy playing string instruments. Blumentritt Laserna had also an aesthetic side apart from being a politician during his days. Being a bonafide resident of the later, he also loves music and reported to be a good singer and a musician. His favorite instrument was guitar and he had been performing music every after dinner in his home with his family. | + | <p>Sitio Cumarascas is said to have obtained its name from the residents who enjoy playing string instruments. Blumentritt Laserna had also an aesthetic side apart from being a politician during his days. Being a bonafide resident of the later, he also loves music and reported to be a good singer and a musician. His favorite instrument was guitar and he had been performing music every after dinner in his home with his family. |
| − | ''Manang Biday'', ''Dandansoy'', ''Osahay'', ''Ang Bayo Kung Gisi'', and other Filipino songs were among those he sang with his guitar. Music was used to court a beautiful lady during his time. Blumentritt, who was a good singer, occasionally accompanied his friends when they courted. This was one of the community's rich traditions. | + | </p> |
| + | ''Manang Biday'', ''Dandansoy'', ''Osahay'', ''Ang Bayo Kung Gisi'', and other Filipino songs were among those he sang with his guitar. Music was used to court a beautiful lady during his time. Blumentritt, who was a good singer, occasionally accompanied his friends when they courted. This was one of the community's rich traditions. | ||
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“Music is an art that promotes pleasant feeling.” Blu believed that all his weary, disappointments, and hard feeling faded away after he listened to music and play his guitar. Music has been his refuge aside from God and family. | “Music is an art that promotes pleasant feeling.” Blu believed that all his weary, disappointments, and hard feeling faded away after he listened to music and play his guitar. Music has been his refuge aside from God and family. | ||
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| − | Blumentrit Laserna possessed a twenty-eight-hectare plot of land as well as livestock such as pigs, cows, goats, chickens, ducks, and so on. His land also produced a lot of fruits like coconuts, lanzones, rambutans, papayas, pomelos, bananas, etc.; vegetables, and root crops. | + | <h4>Social and Economic</h4> |
| + | <p>Blumentrit Laserna possessed a twenty-eight-hectare plot of land as well as livestock such as pigs, cows, goats, chickens, ducks, and so on. His land also produced a lot of fruits like coconuts, lanzones, rambutans, papayas, pomelos, bananas, etc.; vegetables, and root crops. | ||
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The majority of Blumentritt Laserna's products, such as fruits and vegetables, were distributed to the poor not only in the barangay but also in neighboring ones. This was to assist others who were in need of food. Others offered barter, an act of trading goods or services or exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It allowed them to trade items they owned while keeping cash on hand for expenses that could not be covered by bartering. | The majority of Blumentritt Laserna's products, such as fruits and vegetables, were distributed to the poor not only in the barangay but also in neighboring ones. This was to assist others who were in need of food. Others offered barter, an act of trading goods or services or exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It allowed them to trade items they owned while keeping cash on hand for expenses that could not be covered by bartering. | ||
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This mode of transaction had a social and psychological impact on Blumentritt as well as his trading partners because it allowed them to develop a more personal relationship. Blu made friends from various barangays and towns as a result of this action. | This mode of transaction had a social and psychological impact on Blumentritt as well as his trading partners because it allowed them to develop a more personal relationship. Blu made friends from various barangays and towns as a result of this action. | ||
Blumentritt as a barangay captain and a businessman loves going to party such as disco (''baylehan'') and practicing “''hil-o''”, an exchange of favors in attending events. He was also present in every wedding and christening. He was later dubbed as “town’s godfather”. For being the godfather of every wedding and christening in town. | Blumentritt as a barangay captain and a businessman loves going to party such as disco (''baylehan'') and practicing “''hil-o''”, an exchange of favors in attending events. He was also present in every wedding and christening. He was later dubbed as “town’s godfather”. For being the godfather of every wedding and christening in town. | ||
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On the other hand, residents from other barangays came to his place, bringing various goods such as fish, shells, and octopus in exchange for his and carpentry in exchange for livestock. He later became a businessman, purchasing coconut (copra) from others and selling it to the market. | On the other hand, residents from other barangays came to his place, bringing various goods such as fish, shells, and octopus in exchange for his and carpentry in exchange for livestock. He later became a businessman, purchasing coconut (copra) from others and selling it to the market. | ||
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Meeting people, helping them, doing business with them, attending to his loved ones, and going to church were his routine. This man of honor and generosity believed the famous saying, “''Kung ano ang itinanim, yon din ang aanihin''”. | Meeting people, helping them, doing business with them, attending to his loved ones, and going to church were his routine. This man of honor and generosity believed the famous saying, “''Kung ano ang itinanim, yon din ang aanihin''”. | ||
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His legacy lives in the hearts of the community. Blumentritt Laserna ran for barangay captain in 1968 after successfully changing Sitio Cumarascas to Barangay Laserna. Mr. Blumentritt, as barangay leader, swiftly determined the needs and priorities that required to be addressed. He was aware that the majority of the residents were illiterate due to the lack of a school in the area. At the time, Gibon was the only barangay that provided elementary education, and residents from Laserna had to take the risk of crossing the Gibon River to attend classes. | His legacy lives in the hearts of the community. Blumentritt Laserna ran for barangay captain in 1968 after successfully changing Sitio Cumarascas to Barangay Laserna. Mr. Blumentritt, as barangay leader, swiftly determined the needs and priorities that required to be addressed. He was aware that the majority of the residents were illiterate due to the lack of a school in the area. At the time, Gibon was the only barangay that provided elementary education, and residents from Laserna had to take the risk of crossing the Gibon River to attend classes. | ||
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As a result, he immediately agreed to Santiago Montoya when the later requested for a 10,000 square meters of land for Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School. Mr. Laserna wholeheartedly gave his property to the community. | As a result, he immediately agreed to Santiago Montoya when the later requested for a 10,000 square meters of land for Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School. Mr. Laserna wholeheartedly gave his property to the community. | ||
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When Mr. Laserna and Montoya announced their intention to build a school, the people showed excitement and joy. They then gathered necessary materials such as bamboo, rattan, and so on; and offered free construction services in building the school. | When Mr. Laserna and Montoya announced their intention to build a school, the people showed excitement and joy. They then gathered necessary materials such as bamboo, rattan, and so on; and offered free construction services in building the school. | ||
However, he had faced numerous challenges in making education available in the community. One of these was his request for teachers to teach in schools. Due to political conflict, his first request for teachers in Nabas was denied. Blu was pushed to submit his request in Capiz instead. Fortunately, Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz, approved it right away. | However, he had faced numerous challenges in making education available in the community. One of these was his request for teachers to teach in schools. Due to political conflict, his first request for teachers in Nabas was denied. Blu was pushed to submit his request in Capiz instead. Fortunately, Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz, approved it right away. | ||
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| + | <h4>Spiritual</h4> | ||
Mr. Blumentritt was also a religious leader. He made significant contributions to the community's faith and spiritual well-being. His strong sense of empathy, generosity, and compassion made him grant another piece of land with a total land area of 200 square meters for the construction of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church. This was done after donating the lot area of 10,000 square meters for Laserna Integrated School. | Mr. Blumentritt was also a religious leader. He made significant contributions to the community's faith and spiritual well-being. His strong sense of empathy, generosity, and compassion made him grant another piece of land with a total land area of 200 square meters for the construction of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church. This was done after donating the lot area of 10,000 square meters for Laserna Integrated School. | ||
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The Deed of Donation and the Contract of Donation was given to the Roman Catholic Diocese Kalibo. This was his gift to the people of Laserna, Nabas, Aklan before his term ended as the barangay captain. The church was then constructed through “''bayanihan''” and light materials were being used. | The Deed of Donation and the Contract of Donation was given to the Roman Catholic Diocese Kalibo. This was his gift to the people of Laserna, Nabas, Aklan before his term ended as the barangay captain. The church was then constructed through “''bayanihan''” and light materials were being used. | ||
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After the church was completed successfully, he retired as a barangay captain and dedicated his life to his family and God. Laserna family is still serving God and people today. | After the church was completed successfully, he retired as a barangay captain and dedicated his life to his family and God. Laserna family is still serving God and people today. | ||
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| + | | style="height:50px; width:200px; text-align:left;"|'''LANGUAGE EDITOR:'''|| WERLYN D. BARRIENTOS<br/> | ||
| + | ANJHIELYN MAE C. CAHILIG | ||
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| + | | style="height:50px; width:200px; text-align:left;"|'''CONTENT EVALUATORS:''' || JOSEPHINE P. VICENTE<br/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:54, 3 November 2023
Category: Significant Personality
District: Nabas
Contents
Background Information
Date of Birth: September 7, 1915
Date of Death: December 18, 1972
Prominence: Politics
Birth Place: Laserna, Nabas, Aklan
Present Address: (If living)
Age: 57
Biography
The Philantrophist: Blumentritt Laserna’s Life Story
Blumentritt Cordova Laserna Sr. also known as “Blu” was born on September 7, 1915 in Sitio Cumarascas, Barnagay Gibon, Nabas, Aklan as the second among the six children of Christiana Cordova and Simplicio S. Laserna. Their family is middle-class and owns an expansive piece of land with the total of 28 hectares extending from Sitio Putol until Laserna Integrated School.
Since he was born, his family's livelihood has been farming and raising domestic animals, and the tradition of being a landowner and farmer has been passed down through generations.
During his days, secondary education accessibility is quite difficult for there was no offering in the town of Nabas and most of the students’ goals were simply to learn how to read and write. Pursuing secondary education was only possible if you are enrolled in the nearest town that offers such level of education. Transportation was never easy for walking and riding in a bicycle or carabao were the only options to reach the desired destination. However, Blumentritt Laserna in his eagerness to learn accepted the challenge to study and finish his high school education at Ibajay Academy Inc., Ibajay, Aklan.
After he completed his elementary education, he began assisting his father in planting fruit bearing trees, vegetables, and root crops in their property. The majority of the products they acquired were donated to the people. He then found the love of his life and was married at the age of twenty – five (25) to Honorata S. Sanguillosa. Their marriage was blessed with eight (8) children five (5) of whom are boys and three (3) of whom are girls.
Furthermore, his love for his family and the community drove him to run for Brgy. Captain position, which he was fortunately elected in the 1960s, and later designated as president of the Association of Barangay Captains in the said district in 1965. Prior to this, he was elected as a Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas.
His generosity and love for people had a significant impact on the community. Some of his notable contributions include: donating the 10,000 square meters of land for the Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School, as requested by Santiago Montoya, a resident of the said barangay. He also contributed significantly to the development of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church.
In the same manner, he spearheaded the petition of the residents of Sitio Cumarascas of barangay Gibon to constitute themselves as unit of the government. It was later then approved and the once Sitio Cumarascas is now brgy. Laserna, Nabas, Aklan in honor to his father, Simplicio S. Laserna in the year 1968. Blumentritt Laserna died on December 18, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. At the age of 57 years old.
Significance
Historical
The late barrio Lieutenant Mr. Blumentritt C. Laserna Sr., a resident of the place with distinction and honor, an ex- Councilor of the Municipality of Nabas, spearheaded the move for the creation of Barangay Laserna now in honor of their beloved father’s name the late Simplicio S. Laserna.
This barangay was created by virtue of Resolution No. 45 series of 1968 of the Municipal Council of Nabas and approved by the Provincial Board of Aklan. Governor Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz.
Aesthetic
Sitio Cumarascas is said to have obtained its name from the residents who enjoy playing string instruments. Blumentritt Laserna had also an aesthetic side apart from being a politician during his days. Being a bonafide resident of the later, he also loves music and reported to be a good singer and a musician. His favorite instrument was guitar and he had been performing music every after dinner in his home with his family.
Manang Biday, Dandansoy, Osahay, Ang Bayo Kung Gisi, and other Filipino songs were among those he sang with his guitar. Music was used to court a beautiful lady during his time. Blumentritt, who was a good singer, occasionally accompanied his friends when they courted. This was one of the community's rich traditions.
“Music is an art that promotes pleasant feeling.” Blu believed that all his weary, disappointments, and hard feeling faded away after he listened to music and play his guitar. Music has been his refuge aside from God and family.
Social and Economic
Blumentrit Laserna possessed a twenty-eight-hectare plot of land as well as livestock such as pigs, cows, goats, chickens, ducks, and so on. His land also produced a lot of fruits like coconuts, lanzones, rambutans, papayas, pomelos, bananas, etc.; vegetables, and root crops.
The majority of Blumentritt Laserna's products, such as fruits and vegetables, were distributed to the poor not only in the barangay but also in neighboring ones. This was to assist others who were in need of food. Others offered barter, an act of trading goods or services or exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It allowed them to trade items they owned while keeping cash on hand for expenses that could not be covered by bartering.
This mode of transaction had a social and psychological impact on Blumentritt as well as his trading partners because it allowed them to develop a more personal relationship. Blu made friends from various barangays and towns as a result of this action. Blumentritt as a barangay captain and a businessman loves going to party such as disco (baylehan) and practicing “hil-o”, an exchange of favors in attending events. He was also present in every wedding and christening. He was later dubbed as “town’s godfather”. For being the godfather of every wedding and christening in town.
On the other hand, residents from other barangays came to his place, bringing various goods such as fish, shells, and octopus in exchange for his and carpentry in exchange for livestock. He later became a businessman, purchasing coconut (copra) from others and selling it to the market.
Meeting people, helping them, doing business with them, attending to his loved ones, and going to church were his routine. This man of honor and generosity believed the famous saying, “Kung ano ang itinanim, yon din ang aanihin”.
Political
His legacy lives in the hearts of the community. Blumentritt Laserna ran for barangay captain in 1968 after successfully changing Sitio Cumarascas to Barangay Laserna. Mr. Blumentritt, as barangay leader, swiftly determined the needs and priorities that required to be addressed. He was aware that the majority of the residents were illiterate due to the lack of a school in the area. At the time, Gibon was the only barangay that provided elementary education, and residents from Laserna had to take the risk of crossing the Gibon River to attend classes.
As a result, he immediately agreed to Santiago Montoya when the later requested for a 10,000 square meters of land for Laserna Elementary School, now Laserna Integrated School. Mr. Laserna wholeheartedly gave his property to the community.
When Mr. Laserna and Montoya announced their intention to build a school, the people showed excitement and joy. They then gathered necessary materials such as bamboo, rattan, and so on; and offered free construction services in building the school. However, he had faced numerous challenges in making education available in the community. One of these was his request for teachers to teach in schools. Due to political conflict, his first request for teachers in Nabas was denied. Blu was pushed to submit his request in Capiz instead. Fortunately, Diosdado Abalo, the first governor of Capiz, approved it right away.
Spiritual
Mr. Blumentritt was also a religious leader. He made significant contributions to the community's faith and spiritual well-being. His strong sense of empathy, generosity, and compassion made him grant another piece of land with a total land area of 200 square meters for the construction of San Lorenzo Diacono Parish Church. This was done after donating the lot area of 10,000 square meters for Laserna Integrated School.
The Deed of Donation and the Contract of Donation was given to the Roman Catholic Diocese Kalibo. This was his gift to the people of Laserna, Nabas, Aklan before his term ended as the barangay captain. The church was then constructed through “bayanihan” and light materials were being used.
After the church was completed successfully, he retired as a barangay captain and dedicated his life to his family and God. Laserna family is still serving God and people today.
References
| KEY INFORMANTS: | BLUMENTRITT CORDOVA LASERNA SR. SWEETIE LASERNA FLORENTINO |
| REFERENCE/S AND OTHER RESOURCES: | https://www.nabas.gov.ph/about/barangayhistory/ |
| NAME OF PROFILER/MAPPER: | ROSALIE F. DELA TORRE |
| LANGUAGE EDITOR: | WERLYN D. BARRIENTOS ANJHIELYN MAE C. CAHILIG |
| LAYOUT ARTIST: | SALVIE MARIE A. FUENTES |
| CONTENT EVALUATORS: | JOSEPHINE P. VICENTE DENNIS E. BONTOGON |
| WIKI EDITOR: | HENRYLYN B. NALANGAN |
| APPROVED: | RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD Education Program Supervisor |
| DATE PROFILED: | JUNE 23, 2023 |
