English: Downtown, Poblacion, Barangay 1, beside Lipa City Monument of Claro M. Recto[1]Claro Mayo Recto, Jr. (February 8, 1890 – October 2, 1960) was a Filipino politician, jurist, poet and one of the foremost statesmen of his generation. He is remembered mainly for his nationalism, for "the impact of his patriotic convictions on modern political thought".[2]13° 56' 25.70" N 121° 9' 36.41" E[3]Coordinates: 13°56'25"N 121°9'35"E[4]Lipa City, Batangas[5] Website The City of Lipa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Lipa) /Li-pâ/ is a first class component city in the province of Batangas in the Philippines. [6]Batangas, Lipa City, Poblacion Barangay 1[7] Claro M. Recto Avenue: Known as the "Downtown", it is located within the city and is the center of business and commerce. About 20 banks and several fast-food chains are located along the avenue Lipa City, Batangas