I.

Objectives
a. To discuss how the Matatalaib Railway Station was closed
b. To appreciate the history of Matatalaib Railway Station
c. To illustrate the impact of the Railway Station in the community
II. Content
Matatalaib Railway Station

Tinawag itong Ferrocarril de

Manila- Dagupan. Ang ferrocarril ay salitang Español na nangangahulugang riles o
railway. Tulad ngayon, ang Tarlac noon ay at pangunahing daanan at isang sentro ng
transportation at komersyo sa pagitan ng timog at hilagang Luzon kung kaya dito
itinayo ang kauna-unahang riles patungong norte. Enero 1917, matapos matalo ng mga
Amerikano sa gyera ang mga Kastila itinayo ang Manila Railroad Co. na siyang
nangasiwa sa tren. Ang istasyon sa Barangay Matatalaiib ay ginamit na kuta ng mga
Hapones at halos madurog ito
sa pag-atake ng mga Amerikano.

 Stations along the Manila-San Fernando Line were abandoned and closed, (San
Fernando-Dagupan) in 1983
 Dagupan-Tarlac in 1988
 Tarlac-Malolos in 1989
  During the term of President Corazon Aquino, the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo
further shortened services up to Meycauayan in 1991
 Until it was closed in 1997.
III. Activities
 Debate about “Why does the Sto. Domingo II Train Station Death March
Marker have historical mark and the Matatalaib Railway Station does not?”

IV. Evaluation
1. When was the Matatalaib Railway Station opened?
a. November 25, 1891 c. November 24, 1892
b. November 25, 1892 d. November 24, 1891
2. What station closed first?
a. Manila-Dagupan c. Tarlac-Dagupan
b. Manila-San Fernando d. Tarlac-Malolos
3. What year did the Matatalaib Railway Station closed?
a. 1998 c. 1999
b. 1996 d. 1997
4. Ferrocarril which means?
a. Station c. Barangay
b. Railway d. Name of old Railway Station
5. What year did the Tarlac-Malolos Station closed?
a. 1989 c. 1998
b. 1988 d. 1987

Answers:

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. A

V. References

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