A product of a painstaking research in the rare collections of archival documents from the Philippines and Spain, this book weaves a comprehensive and authoritative narrative of Iriga’s four centuries of colorful history. Written in easily comprehensible language, this book traces Iriga’s rise from a languid pre-Hispanic ritual shrine of the hermaphrodite Asog to a bustling modern city it is today. Through this book, the officials of the City of Iriga hopes to inspire on its constituents a deeper appreciation of their ancient heritage and vibrant culture.