📖 About Calamba

Calamba is a first-class component city in Laguna province and the regional center of CALABARZON, the Philippines' most economically dynamic region. In 2025, President Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1113 creating the Filinvest Innovation Park, a 25.7-hectare manufacturing hub in Barangays Bubuyan and Punta expected to deliver P1.58 billion in investments and create up to 4,500 new jobs.

Infrastructure development accelerated with the June 2025 groundbreaking of the Calamba-Bay Bypass Road—a 15.069 km 4-lane toll road that will reduce travel time from Calamba to Bay from over an hour to just 20 minutes. PEZA approved P260.89 billion in investments for 2025, with Calamba among the ten newly proclaimed ecozones. Mayor Ross Rizal won reelection alongside Representative Cha Hernandez in the 2025 polls.

Calamba faced challenges in July 2025 when Typhoon Crising and monsoon rains displaced nearly 55,000 residents across Laguna province. Mayor Rizal imposed a moratorium on development in mountainous areas of Pansol, Bucal, and Bagong Kalsada following flooding blamed on quarrying. As birthplace of national hero José Rizal, Calamba balances rapid economic growth with heritage preservation and environmental management.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Calamba's economy thrives on manufacturing, BPO services, and hot spring tourism. The new Filinvest Innovation Park adds P1.58 billion in investments with 4,500 jobs. CALABARZON's status as the Philippines' industrial heartland drives continuous economic zone development. The Calamba-Bay Bypass Road will further enhance logistics connectivity. Pansol and Bucal resorts attract domestic and international visitors seeking hot spring experiences.

José Rizal's legacy shapes Calamba's cultural identity. The city celebrates Rizal's birthday (June 19) and death anniversary (December 30) with commemorations at his shrine. Traditional Filipino hospitality extends through the hot spring resort culture. The blend of industrial development and natural attractions—from Mount Makiling's forests to geothermal springs—creates a unique character balancing progress with environmental stewardship.

📜 History

Calamba was established as a Spanish colonial town in the 18th century. José Rizal was born here on June 19, 1861, later becoming the Philippines' national hero through his writings that inspired the independence movement. The town developed as an agricultural center, with haciendas including the Rizal family's lands. American colonial and post-independence periods saw continued growth.

Calamba became a component city in 2001, reflecting its economic importance. CALABARZON's designation as an industrial region transformed Calamba into a manufacturing hub. The 2025 developments—new ecozones, bypass road construction, and continued investment—build on this trajectory. Mayor Rizal's environmental moratorium shows awareness of balancing growth with sustainability. Calamba honors its heroic past while shaping a dynamic future.