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SAN JOSE MATULID CHAPEL

San Jose Matulid Chapel is believed to be the oldest church in Pampanga. Although
there are no written records that show the exact construction of the chapel, the
locals claim that it is older than the Sta. Monica Parish Church which was built by
the Augustinian friars in 1665. San Jose Matulid chapel could have been built in the
late 1580s.

ROTONDA STO. DOMINGO

One of the few structures that serves as turning point for different major roads in
Mexico. Rotonda Sto. Domingo has two roads leading to Sta. Ana town and the town
proper.

OLD STA. MONICA

CHURCH BELLTOWER
The only remnant of the Sta. Monica Parish Church which was built by Spanish friar,
Fr. Jose dela Cruz in 1665. The tower is made of stone and bricks. It is believed to be
one of the oldest remaining structures in Pampanga that depicts the Hispanic period
and the deep Catholic faith of the people of Mexico.
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CURRENT GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Mayor: Teddy Tumang
Vice Mayor: Doc Pangan
Councilors:
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Ludet Sicat
Silip Mata Vitangcul
Manny Manalo
Romeo Payabyab
Perry Dizon
Elimar Ventura
Louise Simbulan
Noel Sambile

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HISTORY OF MEXICO

That the town of Mexico was said to have been founded in the year 1581?
In the book of a certain Fr. Buzeta, conquerors arrived in this town in small
boats coming from the south landing in a bushy place now called San Jose
Matulid.
But according to Augustininan records, the town was probably founded
earlier in 1581 or 10 years after colonizers entered Manila Bay. It was
originally named Novo Mexico or New Mexico.
That with the advent of roads and railroads, economic activities of the town
were affected thus the City of San Fernando, which was once a sitio of
Mexico benefited from the development. San Fernando was carved out of the
vast lands of Mexico town. Also, a great part of Angeles City was formerly a
barrio of Mexico that goes by the name San Angelo. That the conquerors
went up further the river looking for a place to settle until they reached to
what is now called Parian? It is where the town proper stood today. They then
saw a man rubbing their elbows and asked him what was he doing. The man
said mesicu cu pu (my elbow was hit).
It was also believed that the town was also named Mexico because of its
rivers have many bends or sico-sico.
That some believed that the name of Mexico town was named such due to
the influx of the Philippines good trade relations with the country Mexico and
other Spanish-influenced countries?
That some believed that the town Mexico derived its name from the
abundance of Chico trees due to the towns rich fresh water source and
fertile grounds?
That others believed that the assignment of catholic priests and soldiers
from Mexico to the Philippines might have influenced the naming of the
towns name?
That in the year 1660, a valiant warlord and leader Francisco Maniago of
Mexico town led the kapampangans in revolting against Spain? The uprising

was caused by the kapampangans love for freedom and response against
the oppression of then Spanish authorities.
That in June 1897, a Filipino General by the name Maximino Hizon of Mexico
town organized a revolution against Spain? He called thousands of men
armed with bolos to attack San Fernando where a Spanish General named
Monet was based. Sensing this, the latter promised General Hizon autonomy
to the town if they would put down their arms. The revolutionaries didnt
believe this until General Monet was forced to fled somewhere to what is now
Macabebe town.
Many gallant men who fought a number of revolutions against Spain were
from Mexico? A thousand more joined different eras of war during the
Japanese occupation, many joining Hukbalahaps and other armed groups
fighting against tyranny and for government reforms. A notable socialist and
freedom fighter was Rodolfo Salas alias Kumander Bilog became prominent
during the Marcos rule.
That many prominent kapampangan families such as Bondoc, Canals,
Cunananm Dizon, Hizon, Inventor, Jimenez, Lacandola, Laus, Laxamana,
Lazatin, Lising, Lorenzo, Lumba, Makabali, Manalang, Maniago, Meneses,
Nuqui, Ocampo, Panlilio, Padilla, Pinpin, Punsalan, Quioc, Salas, Sampang and
many others trace their roots from Mexico town?
That from the year 1863 to 1865, a missionary school was built and
established in the town. Teachers came from the best educators from Manila
teaching ABCs, religious mysteries, catechism and prayers?
That during the old times, there is a Market Day set for the week wherein
traders from Malabon, Meycauayan and Guadalupe which were all then
established towns? Rivers then were navigable and were used as highways
by traders and travelers riding in cascos and bancas? From the nearby
provinces of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac came in carts drawn by ox or horses with
lots of goods for trade.
That the mode of transportation then was by rivers? Rivers then were deep
and wide, a fact that makes them navigable until they were made silted with
sand and other materials that made them shallow. Fluvial traffic also slowed
down with the construction of roads and railways.

That Church heritage experts believe that the Chapel in Barangay San Jose
Matulid is the oldest existing church in Pampanga? There are however many
among others, older churches in the province which were either destroyed,
ruined or replaced with the present structures.
That the river fronting this chapel was originally named Sapang Matulid? The
name of the Barangay was probably named after the river but was renamed
later by Spanish Christianization into San Jose Matulid.
That in June 1897, a Filipino General by the name Maximino Hizon of Mexico
town organized a revolution against Spain? He called thousands of men
armed with bolos to attack San Fernando where a Spanish General named
Monet was based. Sensing this, the latter promised General Hizon autonomy
to the town if they would put down their arms. The revolutionaries didnt
believe this until General Monet was forced to fled somewhere to what is now
Macabebe town.
Many gallant men who fought a number of revolutions against Spain were
from Mexico? A thousand more joined different eras of war during the
Japanese occupation, many joining Hukbalahaps and other armed groups
fighting against tyranny and for government reforms. A notable socialist and
freedom fighter was Rodolfo Salas alias Kumander Bilog became prominent
during the Marcos rule.
That many prominent kapampangan families such as Bondoc, Canals, Cunananm Dizon, Hizon,
Inventor, Jimenez, Lacandola, Laus, Laxamana, Lazatin, Lising, Lorenzo, Lumba, Makabali,
Manalang, Maniago, Meneses, Nuqui, Ocampo, Panlilio, Padilla, Pinpin, Punsalan, Quioc, Salas,
Sampang and many others trace their roots from Mexico town?
That from the year 1863 to 1865, a missionary school was built and established in the town.
Teachers came from the best educators from Manila teaching ABCs, religious mysteries,
catechism and prayers?
That during the old times, there is a Market Day set for the week wherein traders from Malabon,
Meycauayan and Guadalupe which were all then established towns? Rivers then were navigable
and were used as highways by traders and travelers riding in cascos and bancas? From the nearby
provinces of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac came in carts drawn by ox or horses with lots of goods for
trade.

That the mode of transportation then was by rivers? Rivers then were deep and wide, a fact that
makes them navigable until they were made silted with sand and other materials that made them
shallow. Fluvial traffic also slowed down with the construction of roads and railways.
That Church heritage experts believe that the Chapel in Barangay San Jose Matulid is the oldest
existing church in Pampanga? There are however many among others, older churches in the
province which were either destroyed, ruined or replaced with the present structures.
That the river fronting this chapel was originally named Sapang Matulid? The name of the
Barangay was probably named after the river but was renamed later by Spanish Christianization
into San Jose Matulid.
BARANGAYS

Acli

Anao

Balas

Buenavista

Camuning

Cawayan

Concepcion

Culubasa

Divisoria

Dolores (Piring)

Eden

Gandus

Lagundi

Laput

Laug

Masamat

Masangsang (Sto. Cristo)

Nueva Victoria

Pandacaqui

Pangatlan

Panipuan

Parian (Poblacion)

Sabanilla

San Antonio

San Carlos

San Jose Malino

San Jose Matulid

San Juan

San Lorenzo

San Miguel

San Nicolas

San Pablo

San Patricio

San Rafael

San Roque

San Vicente

Santa Cruz

Santa Maria,(sitio tramo)

Santo Cristo

Santo Domingo

Santo Rosario

Sapang Maisac

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