historical marker installed in 2018 Magdalena was formerly known as
Ambling, a
barrio of
Majayjay until it was elevated as a town in 1821. The first church, made of
cogon and
wood was constructed in 1820 and was dedicated to
Mary Magdalene. Antonio Moreno was appointed at its first parish priest in 1821. Construction of the belltower was finished in 1861. ==Architecture==