Through the initiative of Mayor Tomas P Bongalonta and the Local Government Unit of Pili the book, PILI: The Cimarrones and the Birth of a Provincial Capital, constitutes as one of his foremost legacies in the preservation and promotion of the town’s rich heritage. As the first book written on the history of the town, it provides a comprehensive narrative of the town’s rich past and colorful culture. With sources drawn from the major archives in Spain and the Philipppines, this book serves as a solid foundation for in-depth studies of scholars on the various aspects of its heritage.