September 3rd, 2010 -- Posted in Uncategorized |
Bambang in Nueva Vizcaya is a 2nd class municipality and according to the latest census it has a population of 45,440 in 8,742 households. The humble beginnings of Bambang can be traced in the early period of Spanish colonization. Its name is an “Isinay” word meaning “to dig.” The 25 barangays of Bambang are: Abian, Abinganan, Aliaga, Almaguer North, Almaguer South, Banggot (Pob.), Barat, Buag (Pob.), Calaocan (Pob.), Dullao, Homestead, Indiana, Mabuslo, Macate, Manamtam, Mauan, Salinas, San Antonio North, San Antonio South, San Fernando, San Leonardo, Santo Domingo (Tabangan), Pallas, Magsaysay Hill and Santo Domingo West.
August 1st, 2010 -- Posted in Municipalities, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Provinces, Travel |
The town of Diadi is a 4th class municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya with a population of 15,567 people in 2,847 households according to the 2007 census. It has 19 barangays namely Arwas, Balete, Bugnay, Decabacan, Duruarog, Escoting, Nagsabaran, Namamparan, Pinya, Poblacion, Ampakling, Butao, Langca, Lurad, Rosario, San Luis, San Pablo, Villa Aurora and Villa Florentino.
July 25th, 2010 -- Posted in Municipalities, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Provinces, Travel |
Bagabag, a 3rd class municipality, is one of the towns in the province of Nueva Vizcaya with a population of 32,787 according to the 2007 latest Philippine census. It is bounded in the west by the municipality of Villaverde, in the east by the municipality of Diadi, in the north by the municipality of Lamut, Ifugao, in the southwest by Solano, and in the south by the municipality of Quezon. Bagabag is the gateway to the famous Banaue Rice Terraces.
Bagabag is considered the pineapple region of Nueva Vizcaya. The main crops include rice, corn, rattan, onion, camote, cassava, banana, coconut, mango, and pineapple. Bagabag is also the largest producer of tilapia in the province and is famous for its delicious buko pie in the Cagayan Valley. Located in the northern part of the town is the Bagabag Airport which currently serves the town and is the only airport of Nueva Vizcaya. Adjacent to the airport is the SIL Bagabag.
The natives of Bagabag are the Ga’dangs or Gaddangs whose ancestors originally came from the Cagayan and Isabela provinces. The Gaddangs predominantly live in the town proper and they speak the Gaddang language. Presently, there are lots of Ilocanos and Tagalogs who migrated and line in Bagabag.
Bagabag has 19 barangays namely Bakir, Baretbet, Careb, Dumayop, Lantap, Murong, Nangalisan, Paniki, Pogonsino, San Geronimo (Poblacion), San Pedro (Poblacion), Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Tabban, Tuao North, Tuao South, Villa Coloma (Poblacion), Villa Quirino (Poblacion) and Villaros.
July 24th, 2010 -- Posted in Municipalities, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Provinces, Travel |
Aritao is one of the towns in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. It is a 3rd class municipality with a population of 34,206 people in 6,276 households according to the latest census.
The original residents of this town are the ethnic minority called Isinays (the same term for the spoken dialect). The name of the town “Aritao” came from the Isinay phrase “Ari Tau” which stands for “Our King” (ari-king and tau-our) that refers to the legendary Isinai Chieftain Mengal, a fierce and brave king who resisted Spanish conquest of the Isinai territories around Ajanas and Ynordenan.
The 22 barangays of Aritao are Banganan, Beti, Bone North, Bone South, Calitlitan, Comon, Cutar, Darapidap, Kirang, Nagcuartelan, Poblacion, Santa Clara, Tabueng, Tucanon, Anayo, Baan, Balite, Canabuan, Canarem, Latar-Nocnoc-San Francisco, Ocao-Capiniaan and Yaway.
July 23rd, 2010 -- Posted in Municipalities, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Provinces, Travel |
One of the municipalities in the province of Nueva Vizcaya is Ambaguio. It is a 5th class municipality with a population of 11,499 people in 1,837 households according to the latest census. The 8 barangays of the municipality are Ammoweg, Camandag, Labang, Napo, Poblacion, Salingsingan, Tiblac and Dulli.
July 22nd, 2010 -- Posted in History, Municipalities, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Provinces, Travel |
The municipality of Alfonso Castañeda was created on April 20, 1979 by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 27. This municipality was named after the first elected Governor of the Province of Nueva Vizcaya who belonged to the Cultural Minority group, the late Governor Alfonso Castañeda. It is located in the boundary of three provinces: Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora and Nueva Ecija. It has a land area of 416.06 sq. km. and it is composed of six (6) barangays namely Abuyo, Galintuja, Cauayan, Lipuga, Lublub and Pelaway.
The Balugas and Bugkalots were the original settlers found in this place but due to the rich resources found in this place other groups like the Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Ibalois, Kankanais, Ifugaos, Bicolanos and Isinals were attracted to migrate and settle in this humble place.
Long before the creation of this town, it was named Barangay Lublub which is one of the barangays of the municipality of Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya. It was headed by its Barangay Captain Hon. Alfredo M. Castilo Sr. who then became its frist appointed Mayor after its separation from Dupax del Sur and proclamation as an independent municipality.
July 1st, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
Now a 1st class municipality in the province of Isabela, the town of Tumauini has a population of 55,041 people in 9,239 households according to the latest census. The Tumauini Church built in the 1870s by the Dominicans has a unique cylindrical bell tower made of bricks and a famous historical landmark in the town.
The 46 barangays of Tumauini are Annafunan, Antagan I, Antagan II, Arcon, Balug, Banig, Bantug, * Bayabo East, Caligayan, Camasi, Carpentero, Compania, Cumabao, Fugu Abajo, Fugu Norte, Fugu Sur, Fermeldy (Hcda. San Francisco), Lalauanan, Lanna, Lapogan, Lingaling, Liwanag, Santa Visitacion (Maggayu), Malamag East, Malamag West, Maligaya, Minanga, Namnama, Paragu, Pilitan, Barangay District 1 (Pob.), Barangay District 2 (Pob.), Barangay District 3 (Pob.), Barangay District 4 (Pob.), San Mateo, San Pedro, San Vicente, Santa, Santa Catalina, Santo Niño, Sinippil, Sisim Abajo, Sisim Alto, Tunggui, Ugad and Moldero.
June 30th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
The municipality of Santo Tomas in the province of Isabela is a 4th class town with a population of 22,172 people in 3,864 households according to the latest census. The 27 barangays of the town are Ammugauan, Antagan, Bagabag, Bagutari, Balelleng, Barumbong, Bubug, Bolinao-Culalabo, Cañogan, Abajo Norte, Calinaoan Centro, Calinaoan Malasin, Calinaoan Norte, Cañogan Abajo Sur, Cañogan Alto, Centro, Colunguan, Malapagay, San Rafael Abajo, San Rafael Alto, San Roque, San Vicente, Uauang-Tuliao, Uauang-Galicia, Biga Occidental, Biga Oriental, Calanigan Norte and Calanigan Sur.
June 29th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
The town of Santa Maria in the province of Isabela is a 4th class municipality with a population of 20,695 people in 3,280 households according to the latest census. It has 20 barangays namely Bangad, Buenavista, Calamagui North, Calamagui East, Calamagui West, Divisoria, Lingaling, Mozzozzin Sur, Mozzozzin North, Naganacan, Poblacion 1, Poblacion 2, Poblacion 3, Quinagabian, San Antonio, San Isidro East, San Isidro West, San Rafael West, San Rafael East and Villabuena.
June 28th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
One of the 3rd class municipalities in the province of Isabela is the town of San Pablo. It has a population of 20,561 people in 3,466 households according to the latest census. The 17 barangays of San Pablo are Annanuman, Auitan, Ballacayu, Binguang, Bungad, Dalena, Flaviano, Caddangan/Limbauan, Calamagui, Caralucud, Guminga, Minanga Norte, Minanga Sur, San Jose, Poblacion, Simanu Norte, Simanu Sur and Tupa (San Vicente).
June 27th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
San Mateo town in the province of Isabela is a 1st class municipality with a population of 57,885 people in 11,283 households according to the latest census. It is pronounced locally as San Ma-cho rather than San Ma-te-yo. The town has 33 barangays as follows: Bacareña, Bagong Sikat, Bella Luz, Dagupan, Daramuangan Norte, Daramuangan Sur, Estrella, Gaddanan, Malasin, Mapuroc, Marasat Grande, Marasat Pequeño, Old Centro I, Old Centro Proper, Barangay I (Pob.), Barangay II (Pob.), Barangay III (Pob.), Barangay IV (Pob.), Salinungan East, Salinungan West, San Andres, San Antonio, San Ignacio, San Manuel, San Marcos, San Roque, Sinamar Norte, Sinamar Sur, Victoria, Villafuerte, Villa Cruz, Villa Magat and Villa Gamiao (Buyon).
June 26th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
The logging lair in the province of Isabela is the town of San Mariano. It is a 1st class municipality with a population of 44,718 people in 7,796 households according to the latest census. The 37 barangays of San Mariano are Alibadabad, Balagan, Binatug, Bitabian, Buyasan, Cadsalan, Casala, Cataguing, Daragutan East, Daragutan West, Del Pilar, Dibuluan, Dicamay, Dipusu, Disulap, Disusuan, Gangalan, Ibujan, Libertad, Macayucayu, Mallabo, Marannao, Minanga, Old San Mariano, Palutan, Panninan, Zone I (Pob.), Zone II (Pob.), Zone III (Pob.), San Jose, San Pablo, San Pedro, Santa Filomina, Tappa, Ueg and Zamora.
June 25th, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
San Manuel town in the province of Isabela is a Christian town. It is a 4th class municipality with a population of 28,420 people in 5,570 households according to the latest census. Traditions and customs are mostly related to Christian beliefs. Even its “Harvest Festival” held during the months of April and May is in commemoration of a patron saint believed to be helping out the local farmers for a bountiful year. The Catholic Church is the most influential religious group in the town. The people of the town remain simple. They are reserved and still remain conservative. However, with the advancement of technology and with the fast changing world, the town people still manage to cope up.
The 19 barangays of San Manuel are Agliam, Babanuang, Cabaritan, Caraniogan, Eden, Malalinta, Marrarigue, Nueva Era, Pisang, District 1 (Pob.), District 2 (Pob.), District 3 (Pob.), District 4 (Pob.), San Francisco, Sandiat Centro, Sandiat East, Sandiat West, Santa Cruz and Villanueva.
June 23rd, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
San Guillermo is one of the towns in Isabela Province. It is a 4th class municipality with a population of 16,865 people in 2,549 households according to the latest census. The 26 barangays of San Guillermo are Anonang, Aringay, Centro 1 (Pob.), Centro 2 (Pob.), Colorado, Dietban, Dingading, Dipacamo, Estrella, Guam, Nakar, Palawan, Progreso, Rizal, San Francisco Sur, San Mariano Norte, San Mariano Sur, Sinalugan, Villa Remedios, Villa Rose, Villa Sanchez, Villa Teresita, Burgos, San Francisco Norte, Calaoagan and San Rafael.
June 22nd, 2010 -- Posted in Isabela, Municipalities, Philippines, Travel |
The town of San Agustin has a population of 20,681 people in 4,035 households according to the latest census. It is considered to be a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela. The 24 barangays of San Agustin are Bautista, Calaocan, Dabubu Grande, Dabubu Pequeño, Dappig, Dapiz, Laoag, Mapalad, Masaya Centro (Pob.), Masaya Norte, Masaya Sur, Nemmatan, Palacian, Panang, Quimalabasa Norte, Quimalabasa Sur, Rang-ay, Salay, San Antonio, Santo Niño, Santos, Sinaoangan Norte, Sinaoangan Sur and Virgoneza.
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