Angono is known as the “art capital of the Philippines.” The town is home to several museums and art galleries, and is known for being the birthplace of several nationally known artists. Its most celebrated son is Carlos “Botong” Francisco. Botong’s obra maestro is the mural History of Manila, popularly known as the “The Filipino Struggles through History.” It measures nearly nine feet tall and 260 feet long and is displayed at the National Museum of the Philippines. In honor of Botong and the notoriety he brought to the town, his…
