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Kalaw Family of the Philippines

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  • Pacífico Laygo (1885 - 1936)
    Pacifico is mentioned as one of the earliest Filipinos in America being a recipient of the 1903 Pensionado Act passed by Governor General William Howard Taft. This act provided Filipino students, calle...
  • Maximo M. Kalaw (1891 - 1955)
    Maximo Manguiat Kalaw was a political scientist, writer, novelist, educator and legislator (representing the 3rd District of Batangas). More here: .
  • Teodoro Kalaw (1884 - 1940)
    The only Mason to become Grand Master in two jurisdictions, at age 31, the youngest to hold the position and the first to sire another Grand Master - Bro. Teodoro M. Kalaw, Sr. was born on March 31, 18...
  • Enrique Laygo (1897 - 1932)
    Don Enrique Laygo was an accomplished poet, novelist and journalist. He was born in Lipa and studied at Brigido Morada's school together with his brothers Jose and Pacifico. He went to the Ateneo Munic...
  • Don Cayetano Calao Catigbac (1828 - 1879)
    Cayetano Calao Catigbac was a mere mag-aaro or a plowman but was a hard working person. He married Fausta Tapia who owned large tracts of undeveloped land, which were all cultivated by the time she die...

Other variant includes Calao.

This sub-project aims to organize genealogical data on the Kalaw Family of the Philippines. Profiles here are those of historical figures, scions of the gentry (de buena familia), revolutionary heroes, scholars, government officials, national athletes and other public personalities (celebrities) in various fields. Find more surnames at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.

The Kalaw Family was included in "The Manila 60", as published in the 1950s by society writer Torrosa Subido. The list comprised of the fabulously wealthy families, as well as those that made contributions to society. These old families pride themselves in the legacy of grace and refinement.

How to Contribute

  1. Please click the "Join Project" button on the upper right of the project page.
  2. After getting yourself added as a collaborator for the surname, select the profile of the prominent Filipino you wish to add.
  3. Navigate to the profile. Under the "More Actions" link, choose "Add to Project" and select sub-project to which your ancestor should be included in.
  4. Include in the "About Me" section a brief biographical sketch, summarizing the person's significant contributions and accomplishments. (Required)
  5. Include a photograph, if one exists.
  6. Mark the profile as "public" and not "private". (Required)