From a mere visita of Quipayo, one of the pioneering mission outposts established by the Franciscans in the Bicol region, Calabanga’s rise as an independent town marked its dramatic journey in history. After almost two hundred seventy years, Calabanga looks back to its roots with gratitude through the publication of this book. Drawn from the rare volumes of documents from the various archives of the Philippines and Spain, this book provides the first comprehensive historical narrative of the birth of this town.