DESCRIPTION:
Tanay is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 117,830 people.
It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi) east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one and three hours depending upon traffic conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is bordered by Antipolo City in the north-west, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west, General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east, and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake Laguna de Bay in the south.
Tanay was settled by early Austronesian people. Shortly after the conquest and subjugation of Manila by the Spaniards and the surrounding lake areas by Juan de Salcedo in 1570-1574, Franciscan missionaries arrived to Christianize the inhabitants of what is now the Morong-Pililla area. In 1583, both Morong and Pililla were created as separate towns with Tanay forming part of Pililla.
TANAY
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Rizal. Masungi’s name is derived from the word “masungki” which translates to “spiked” - an apt description for the sprawling limestone landscape found within.
Another interesting site in Tanay is the Parola or lighthouse. This lighthouse has historical significance. It is situated just beside the latian (swamp) and they are also allowing visitors to access the lighthouse and give them a chance to embrace the picturesque view of Laguna de Bay.
The Regina Rosarii Institute of Contemplation in Asia is one of the popular pilgrim destination not just in Tanay alone but in the whole Luzon. It is just few hours away from Manila too. It features a 71-foot-tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary. Inside the statue is an adoration chapel where pilgrims can access. They also offer many recreation centers just like other well known Pilgrim sites like Kamay Ni Hesus in Quezon and The Tierra De Maria in Tagaytay.
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Rizal. Masungi’s name is derived from the word “masungki” which translates to “spiked” - an apt description for the sprawling limestone landscape found within.