B.

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

I. INTRODUCTION

Situated along the shore of Laguna de Bay, GULOD is one of the most peaceful
and progressive barrios in Cabuyao. It is about five kilometers from the poblacion. It is
populated by almost six – thousand people. The place is bounded on the north by barangay
Marinig and on the south by barangay Baclaran. West of the place is a field planted to various
field crops. The climate is ideal for agriculture and there is an abundance of fish in the lake. No
wonder, fishing and farming are the chief occupation of the people.
The industry and patience of the people have contributed in no small measure to the
hardworking. Early at dawn, one can see children and adults at work. The greater numbers of
population are Roman Catholics. Every 29th day of September, the barrio holds its fiesta in honor
of Saint Raphael. One of the highlights of the yearly affair is the fluvial procession which usually
starts at three o’clock in the afternoon and end by dusk.

II. MYTHS, LEGENDS, FOLKTALES DURING THE EARLY SPANISH TIMES

During the early Spanish times, some Spaniards inquired from the natives the name of the
place. Out of curiosity, they pointed the two mounds of earth beside each other. One of the
natives told them of the legends of two lovers, GU, the man and LOD, the woman. The parents
of the girl were opposed to the relationship because they had picked the man who would marry
LOD. Upon learning of the plan, LOD killed herself. GU, in grief, also took his own life. They
were buried side by side. From that day on, the natives called the place GULOD.

III. EARLY CULTURE OF BARRIO PEOPLE

A. The natives built home made of cogon. They raised animals such as carabaos, goats,
pigs, horses and cows. They used knives, spears, bolos and bows and arrows. They
were industrious fishermen and farmers.

B. The early people were very superstitious and religious. They held wedding and burial
rites. They believed in life after death. They were gregarious. They would gather
together, chat and exchange views and gossips.

THE BARRIO DURING THE SPANISH CONTACT

When the Spaniards came to the community, they found out piracy and robbery
were the problems of the people. The fishermen who went fishing were not sure that they
would be able to return because of the pirates. The natives who were left at home were
also afraid of robbers. They lived in fear and terror; they could not find a way to solve the
problems.
Despite the aforementioned situation, the people continued working in the farm
and in the lake because they would
starve to death if they would just stay home.
One day there appeared a man who began the “ronda” ( a group of men who
looked after the peace and order of the community at night time ). He was Francisco
Javier, better known as “Kabo Kiko”. It was said that he possessed amulets or “anting –
anting” which made him more powerful and invincible. Thru his good leadership, pirates
and robbers avoided coming to GULOD because of their fear of “Kabo Kiko” and his
ronda.
 Since then, the people lived in peace and contentment.

On May 2, 1935, the Sakdal uprising led by Gen. Salud Algabre took place at the
town plaza of Cabuyao. The Sakdalitas fought the government forces. About 72 persons
died and hundreds were wounded. This horrible incident was well resembled by the old
folks. There were many sakdalitas in GULOD who joined this uprising. Among those
who lost their lives were Dionisio Vicente, Domingo Vicente, Jose Vicente and Eulogio
Dedicatoria. Others were able to return alive to their families. The whole barrio was in
state of shock. This bloody incident called the attention of President Manuel L. Quezon
who launched the social justice in the Philippines.

JAPANESE OCCUPATION

The outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941 precipitated the coming of the Japanese
to the Philippines. The country was completely subjugated. The Filipinos were harassed
and persecuted. A number of Japanese soldiers reached GULOD. Their stay caused
apprehension and anxiety on the whole barrio.
Meanwhile the barrio people were at loss to which side they would want to
join…. The Makapili or the Guerillas because both factions did not bother to fight each
other. In fact, both groups denied the existence of their side. Some of those guerillas who
were worthy of mention were Guillermo Alcabasa known as “Emong Tabisong” and
Amado Vargas. They served the movement by procuring food and other material needs.
The people in the community lived in complete harmony. Luckily nobody was
persecuted by the Japanese soldiers. The people’s intermingling with the Japanese was
only for a short time, so that there were no Japanese – Filipinos incidents worth
remembering.

REACTIONS OF PEOPLE COMMENTS

The late Jose P. Laurel, Sr. was the Puppet President of the Republic during the
Japanese occupation. His administration was accepted by the barrio folks. There were no
negative reactions and comments during the tenure of office.
A very significant date in the history of the Philippines which was the precursor
of the sufferings of all liberty loving people in the country was April, 1942, the “The Fall
of Bataan”. Many from Gulod participated in this event. They were Fidel Barundia,
Melchor Javier, Jose Lacatan, Dino Lariosa and Bartolo Batario.
After the Fall of Bataan, came the Fall of Corregidor on May 6, 1942, Filipinos
and Americans were held prisoners. Fortunately, nobody from this place was held captive
in this event.
The prisoners of war suffered from intense hunger and thirst, sickness and fatigue.
They had their death march from Mariveles, Bataan to Capaz, Tarlac. No one from Gulod
experienced this long march.

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY FORCES AND RETURN OF McARTHUR

There was panic and indecision in the whole barrio when the Americans bombed
the place. Later, the prisoners from Los Baños, Laguna were brought to this barrio and
were liberated by the Americans soldiers. In fact, tanks and armored cars were landed
along the seashore of Gulod. American soldiers were giving foods and medicines to the
prisoners and barrio folks.
THE BARRIO DURING THE REBIRTH OF THE REPUBLIC

During the presidency of the Late President Roxas and Quirino, the life of the
people in the barrio was peaceful. The people were more contented during President
Magsaysay’s term. They love the president so much. Some artesian well were built in the
barrio during his administration. When the President died in Mt. Manunggal in Cebu on
March 17, 1957 in an airplane crash, the people mourned and grieved his untimely death.
There was too much politics during those times. Candidates had their respective
leaders who were loyal to them. Graft and Corruption was rampant in the government.
Most government officials abused their duties. A high ranking official had the temerity to
announce to his colleagues “What we are in power for?”

THE BARRIO DURING THE REGIME OF PRESIDENT MARCOS – THE MARTIAL

LAW AND THE NEW SOCIETY

It was in the year 1965, when Ferdinand Marcos ran for President of the
Philippine Republic against President Diosdado Macapagal. He won and was declared
President in the year 1966. During his term of office he made policies that improved the
government system and changed the outlook of the country. He was re – elected in 1968.
It was in his second term that chaos and disorder became rampant. Pillboxes and shooting
were the order of the day. The country was going to the dogs.
It was on September 21, 1972 President Ferdinand Marcos declared the
Philippines in a state of emergency and thereby promulgated executive Proclamation No.
1081 known as Martial Law. The people of Gulod were at first apprehensive of its
meaning, but later realized it was a blessing to his barrio. It became a haven of peace and
prosperity after every known form of crime and vise was curtailed. Farmers were
enlightened with the promulgation of P.D. No. 27 which emancipated them from bondage
of the soil. Curfew hour was observed Juvenile delinquency was diminished.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, IT’S ROLE IN THE MAKING OF THE

BARANGAY

Once a vast and backward place to live in, GULOD had no school buildings. The
people did not undergo formal schooling. During those times, there were some civic –
spirited people in the community who taught Cartilla and Religion to interested children.
They were popularly known as “Lelang Takya”, Tandang Gavino, and Pablo Balatong.
Lelang Takya, as everybody fondly called her, taught Religion, and Character Education.
The session was compared to “Sunday School”. Children were sent by their parents to
Pablo Balatong to learn Arithmetic. They held their session in groups. In 1981, the first
government – owned school building was built.. It was two – room building. The first
Grade I teacher was Salud Trinos who later became Mrs. Salud Alconaba. The people
remembered her as kind – hearted person but a disciplinarian. In 1021, she was joined in
her teaching by Mr. Francisco Velandrez who taught Grade II. He was strict with his
pupils but he was loved by them. The children learned much from their mentors. They
enjoyed their school “bilada” very much. It was their term for any school celebration
like Christmas Program and Mother’s Day which featured songs and dances. The two
teachers stayed in the barangay the whole week and returned home during the weekends.
There was no means of transportation then. The school building built in 1918 did not
survive the ravages of time. It slowly died a natural death. In 1930, the Gabaldon building
was built in a new site and was formally opened in 1931. Grades I – III were offered.
Most pupils stopped schooling after Grade III. Some interested students who wished to
continue their schooling, studied at the Central School. They stayed in their relatives in
the poblacion. In 1951, a complete elementary school was established. The first
graduation exercise was held in that year with twenty – seven graduates. As the Santiago
donated the Rizal’s monument. The following year, the basketball court was constructed
in the playground, through the initiative of Mr. Modesto Galang, who was then the
Secretary of Senate Ways and Means Committee and concurrently the private secretary
of the Senator Wenceslao Lagumbay in the defunct Congress.
In 1970, Mrs. Elena, the principal of the school, worked for the establishment of a
barangay high school in Gulod. Her aim was to help the poor parents send their children
to high school. With the able assistance of Mr. Jose Alcabasa, the PTA President during
that time, she was able to solicit the financial help of Messrs. Jose Santiago, Sr. and
Laureano Lapuz who were generous enough to lend Php 2000.00 each. The said amount
was returned in 1976. In 1971, the enrolment of 167 first year students who were grouped
into four (4) sections. Four full time teachers and one part time teacher were hired. The
latter also served as the school clerk. The first teachers were Miss Teofila Lauder, Miss
Victoria Galang, Miss Apolonia Aldueza, Mr. Mariano Hatulan and Miss Trinidad
Lustre. In 1973, through the initiative of a truly self – sacrificing and fully dedicated
person, Mrs. Elena Bella, the Gulod Barangay High School was blessed enough to be a
recipient of Dr. Pedro Orata’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Piglet project. A check
amounting to Php 1,000.00 was received by Mrs. Bella from Dr. Orata to purchase
piglets. The piglets project is a project to help barangay high school students to earn their
tuition fees and to create job for themselves. A boy or a girl is given a piglet to take care
of and raise and to sell it after 8 to 9 months. Within the amount that they received, they
paid their tuition fees, pay back the cost of the piglets (Which is used to buy another
piglet to be given to another student.) and by their own piglet to raise. Dr. Pedro Orata
was the Founder of the Barangay High School in the Philippines and the Dean of
University of Pangasinan. Worthy to mention, Gulod Barangay High School was the only
recipient of the piglet project in the whole province of Laguna. For its 5 years of
operation, many students benefited from this project. The first graduation rite was held in
the year 1975 with 115 graduates. A total of 58 males and 57 females was held in the
year completed the secondary course.
Gulod Elementary School has been under the administration and supervision of
the following principals and head – teachers:

Mr. Rosendo Hernandez ( Head Teacher ) - 1949 – 1951

Mr. Eugenio Robel ( Principal ) - 1951 – 1952

Mr. Saturnino de Leon ( Principal ) - 1952 – 1954

Mr. Jose Elepaño ( Principal ) - 1954 – 1956

( Responsible for the putting up of Gonzales Building )

Mr. Cenon Mendoza ( Principal ) - 1956 – 1960

Mr. Rodolfo Cayamada ( Principal ) - 1960 – 1963

Miss Leonisa Lara ( Principal ) - 1963 – 1966

Miss Rosalinda Tanchico ( Teacher – in – Charge ) - 1966 – 1968

Mrs. Consuelo Laurel ( Principal ) - 1968 – 1970

( Responsible for putting up the Administration bldg.
and replacing the Gabaldon Bldg. with a Marcos type Bldg. )

Mrs. Elena Bella ( Principal ) - 1970 – 1974

( Initiated the establishment of Gulod Barangay High School )
Mr. Alejandro Gabayan ( Principal ) - 1974 – 1979
( Responsible for the putting up Bagong Lipunan
Bldg. and the Jetmatic Water Pump )

Mr. Ulpiano B. Barrientos ( Principal ) - 1979 – 1989

( Responsible for putting up the School Stage
and construction of RP – US Bayanihan Bldg. )

Mrs. Milagros Camitan ( Principal ) - 1989 – 1991

Mr. Andres Molintapang ( Principal ) - 1991 – 1994

( Was able to rehabilitate totally the school canteen )

Mrs. Loreto Leonizo ( Principal ) - 1994 – 1998

( In her term the construction of 2 multi – purpose building was done as the
administration office and the other as the Industrial Arts Bldg. The Governor Joey
Lina Bldg. and the Library Bldg. )

Dr. Edenelita Fajardo ( Principal II ) - 1998 – 1999

(Her administration was done the construction of the Science Laboratory)

Dr. Necisitas Peredo ( Principal II ) - 1999 – 2002

Dr. Maria Fe L. Cantillano ( Principal II ) - Jan. 2002–Jan. 2008

( She accomplished the construction of 6 classroom 3 – storey Bldg. and 6 –
classroom 2 storey Bldg. of Gov. Teresita S. Lazaro; 4 – classroom 2 – storey
Bldg. of Mayor Nila Aguillo )

Dr. Edna F. Hemedez ( Principal II ) - Jan.2008–July 2009

( She is responsible for putting up the School knowledge garden )

Mr. Neil G. Angeles ( Principal II ) -July 2009–Dec. 2010

( He initiated and started the construction of 2 – storey 4 – classroom building
and the covered pathway)

Mr. Reynaldo A. Talavera ( Principal II ) -Dec. 2010–July 2011

( In his term the construction of 2 - classroom LSB building was done
and the renovation of school gate )

Dr. Salome S. Manalo ( Principal II ) -July 2011–May 2012

( Responsible for the acquisition of Photo Copier Machine )

Mr. Allan D. Cantalejo ( Principal I ) - June 2012 – Present