Origin of Morong Bataan
Morong originally called " Bayandati" , was a small settlement located in Nagbalayong . Due to the scarcity of land available for cultivation, the early inhabitants migrated to adjacent areas where wider lands can be discovered. They found Poblacion, the present site where the Spaniards met the natives of Moron. The name Moron was given during the 16 th century. The natives were having a festive activity when a group of Spaniards arrived and inquired from the natives the name of their place. The history of the first 30 years of Spanish rule is marked by many struggles with the Moros, the people thought that the Spaniards were asking about the Moros who retreated after a severe fighting. So they replied, “Mga Moro umuurong” hence this place was called Moron. Moron together with Bagac of Bataan up to Maragondon in Cavite became part of the Corrigimento de Mariveles that administered by the Franciscan friars. It w...