National Historical Commission of the Philippines historical marker
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Originally the village of Paynaven; founded 1611 by the Recollect Missionaries Fr. Rodrigo de San Miguel and Fr. Andres del Espiritu Santo; formerly situated near Fort Playa Honda; transferred in 1680 by the Dominicans to this site and renamed Iba; later became capital of Zambales. Hometown of Juan Manday, member of Malolos Congress; Silverio Apostol, Acting Secretary of Agriculture, 1922; Gregorio Anonas, representative, 1928–33, manager, Metropolitan Water District, 1934–38 and NDC, 1938–46. Birthplace of RAMON MAGSAYSAY, President of the Philippines, 1953–·
The historical marker is located at the Provincial Capitol lobby, to the left of the main staircase.