Ka Ruben E. Taningco, the acknowledged dean of local mediamen in Laguna, was awarded with a certificate of recognition and appreciation by JCI Member Normandy I. Flores, an hour before his term as the 60th President of the Junior Chamber International Philippines San Pablo “7” Lakes formally ends last Saturday evening at the San Pablo City’s Coco Palace Hotel and Restaurant. The certificate is an expression of gratitude to the 72-year old provincial newspaperman who provided communication support to the activities of the local organization of young leaders and entrepreneurs. The ceremonies were witnessed by JCI Philippines National President Fulbert C. Woo. (
What is now known as Doña Leonila (Mini-Forest) Park overlooking the Sampaloc Lake is actually a portion of the site for the City Hall Complex purchased in 1937 by the Municipal Government of San Pablo headed by President Inocencio Barleta, which was partly developed after the termination of World War II under the administration of appointed City Mayor, Dr. Fernando A. Bautista. During the incumbency of elected Mayor Lauro D. Dizon Sr., with the help of the Rotary Club of San Pablo, and under the supervision of Dr. Juan B. Hernandez, then club secretary of the local Rotary Club and Chairman of the City Beautification Committee, constructed some park structures at the park, with the fountain featuring the country lass with agriculture harvest as centerpiece. Probably, Hernandez and then City Engineer Perfecto Reyes were inspired by the figures affixed on the façade of the City Hall Building which symbolizes progress. Sometimes on April of 1961 when then President Carlos Garcia made a
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