(Message of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman on the unveiling of the Historical Marker at the Tabaco City Hall installed by the National Historical Commission on the Philippines
on 24 March 2023)
Presidencia is the Spanish term referring to the town hall or seat of local governance. La Presidencia formed part of the plaza complex during the Spanish colonial rule. The parish church, town hall, and plaza formed the plaza complex and these three structures or institutions are proximate to each other.