Remnants of the Revolutions
The early 20th century ancestral house of Don Gregorio Agoncillo is among the interesting heritage houses in Taal. Don Gregorio was an active supporter of the Philippine Revolution against the colonial government during the Spanish period.
The revolutionary hero also launched the modernization program of the sugar industry in Batangas which catapulted the economy of the provicn3e during his time into new heights. Aside from intricate antique items and interiors, another interesting fact about the house is that it was also the home of Marcela Agoncillo, the principal seamstress of the firs and official flag og the Philippines.
Another distinguished heritage hone in the town is the ancestral house of the Villavicencios. It is the home of Dona Gliceria Marcella de Villavicencio, one of the heroic women who contributed great sums of money and energy to the revolution. She was named the Patroness General of the Revolutionary Host when the Philippine Republic announced its independence in 1898.
The interior of Villavicencio house is painted with elaborate bright colors, while the ceiling is decorated with him, embossed with a floral motif. Another interesting feature of the house is their hand painted canvas walls. The designs on the wall are done in fashionable art nouveau style by Emilio Alvero, the era’s famous architect, painter and interior designer.
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