The Province of Quezon

The province of Quezon was said to be first explored by spaniard Juan de Salcedo who visited certain portions of the province then known as Tayabas upon the order of Miguel Lopez De Legaspi, the first Governor General during the Spanish times in the Philippines.

The former province of Tayabas was composed of different portions that are presently under the jurisdiction of other provinces. For example, portions of Batangas, Marinduque, and Camarines were all part of Tayabas.

Quezon has a rich history, starting from the old settlements along its coast dating to pre-spanish times. It was also the home of the rebellion led by Apolinario De Jesus, popularly known as Hermano Pule. The 'confradia' rebellion was one of the longest running rebellion during the spanish era. Tayabas was also one of the first provinces who joined the revolution of 1896. It even established an independent government under Miguel Malvar before he surrendered to American forces in 1902.

President Manuel Roxas, by virtue of Republic Act 14 renamed the province of Quezon in honor of President Manuel Quezon on September 7, 1946.

The Fourth District of Quezon

There are four congressional districts in Quezon. Our district, the fourth district of Quezon, is composed of ten municipalities- Alabat, Atimonan, Perez, Quezon, Tagkawayan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Calauag , Lopez and Guinayangan. The 2007 census pegged the population in the district at 415,913.

The largest municipality in terms of population and land area is Lopez. The major industries in the district are fishing, farming and livestock.