The Rosendo Mejica Monument is located inside the vicinity of Baluarte Elementary School along Lopez Jaena, Street, Molo, Iloilo City.
Don Rosendo Mejica is an llonggo nationalist, educator, journalist and philanthropist. He founded Baluarte Elementary School in 1905 on land he donated. It began as a nipa and wooden structure with 65 pupils. Its roster of graduates includes former Senate President Franklin Drilon and former Senator Rodolfo Ganzon.
The Marker
DON ROSENDO MEJICA
TAGTUKOD
BANGUD SANG DUNGGANON NGA KATUYUAN O HANDUM NGA MAHATAGAN MAN SANG KAHIGAYUNAN SA PAGTUON ANG MGA IMOL, SI ANAY DON ROSENDO MEJICA, SA BUYLOG SANG MGA KATAPU SANG TALAPUANAN “ANG BAYBAYANON” NAGPASAD SANG LABING UNA NGA BULOTHUAN PUBLIKO GINKILALA NGA BULOTHUAN ELEMENTARYA PUBLIKA SA IDALUM SANG PAGGINAHUM SANG GUBIERNO AMERIKANO SADTONG TUIG 1905. NAGHATAG SANG KATUMANAN SANG PAGLAUM SANG MGA TIMAWA PARA SA PAG-AGUM SANG KAALAM.
How to Get There
To get here, the most convenient jeepney to ride is: ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP.
