The province of Palawan is now known for its beautiful tourist destinations and rich forests and nature, but it is not only proud of the province but of its rich history.
Just like the Municipality of Taytay, it was once a kingdom ruled by royal families and was the first capital of the province during the Spanish occupation of the country. In this town Fuerza de Sta. Isabel has contributed greatly to the stability and success of the Filipinos.
Based on the information posted in Fuerza Sta. Isabel Museum in the City of Taytay, historically, first mentioned the word "Taytay" in the pen of Italian chronicler Antonio Pigafetta when they landed at the porto de Taitai or port of Taytay, then led by chieftain Datu Maamud's nephew Sultan of Brunei, king of Sulu and Raja of Selurong (Manila).
Pigafetta got there, along with some of Magellan's surviving men after fleeing the battle of Mactan in 1521. In that battle Datu Lapu-lapu was defeated by Magellan and Pigafetta sailed to the northern part of Polaoam (Palawan) under the new leader, Capitan Juan Sebastian de Elcano to end the cycle around the world by sailing.
Interesting history