LIST OF BARANGAYS OF MUNICIPALITY OF CABUGAO, ILOCOS SUR
BARANGAY ALINAAY – BRIEF HISTORY
Alinaay-Baguingao, one of the barangays of the eastern part of Cabugao, is around threekilometers away from the town proper. It is bounded on the north by Sisim, on the east by Aragan,on the south by Arnap and on the west by Turod Patac.
How Alinaay-Baguingao got its name cannot be told without relating how the town itselfand the surrounding barrios like Sisim, Aragan, Arnap, and Turod Patac got theirs. There was a story relative this of which the folks are very familiar with. Whether the story is legendary or historical it has not yet been certain, but it is true that it has been told and retold from generation to generation.
During those times the people of the place, as in other parts of the country, were in tribal feud. Kabu Angaw, humorous as he was, had enemies too. The Kabu with small army was at war with another army from the east. At first the Kabu army was on the offensive. They drove the adversaries to the east, to a place of which is now Alinaay. When Kabu Angaw and his companions reached Alinaay they tried to persuade the people to join them in the fight. The people of Alinaay rejected. The place was then dubbed as Talinaay meaning peaceful. After many years, the first letter was dropped resulting in its present name Alinaay.
In one of his fights, Kabu Angaw was seriously wounded and died. Upon learning of his death, the survivors of Kabu Angaw gave up the fight and surrendered to the visitors. His people soon searched for the remains of their great ruler. After long hours of searching, they found his body in the shallow ditch near a tamarind tree, and they shouted, Bagui ni Angaw. Since then, the place was known as Baguingao, simplified from Bagui ni Angaw, changing the last letter of Angaw to O.
BARANGAY ARAGAN – BRIEF HISTORY
The name aragan in the local dialect refers to a kind of seaweed which is found in the coral stones along the seashore. But Barangay Aragan is located on the eastern part of Cabugao which is very far from the sea. Most of the houses are located on the hills on the southern part of the valley.
Why the barrio is called Aragan? It’s just a simple story. Once the valley was covered with a kind of seaweed called ar-aragan. This weed was so thick that it almost covered the surface of the vicinity. From that time on, the locality was called Aragan.
Barangay Aragan is situated near the mountain side called Ilocos Range. From the town proper it is approximatelty five kilometers away from the rear end and another two kilometers long at the back end. It has a population of 685 and has an Elementary School.During the old days, theonly means of transportation was the pasagad, a cart pulled by a carabao. Nowadays, cars and motorcycles can reach the place already.
BARANGAY ARNAP – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Arnap is located at the eastern part of the town and 4.5 kilometer away from the town proper. Ninety five percent of the population is Roman Catholic.
The barangay has a learning center, barangay hall, complete elementary school, basketball court and a small chapel. Every year, the barangay celebrates the feast of their Patron Saint Nuestra Señora De Salvacion. The small chapel is very conducive for seminars and trainings.
Before entering Arnap proper, there is a concrete monument of a farmer with a plow signifying that most of the people in Arnap are farmers.
BARANGAY BACLIG – BRIEF HISTORY
How the barangay got its name? It is in honor of the late General Eustaquio Baclig. General Baclig was a great military man during his time. People idolized and adored him due to his bravery while in the military.
Baclig is situated along the national highway. It has two sitios, namely: Lusong Suyo and Callaguip. It has a total land area of 227.5 hectares. It is now becoming progressive for it has two tobacco safe houses: the Gazmen Trading Center and the Cabugao Tobacco Trading Center.
BARANGAY BATO – BRIEF HISTORY
Once upon a time, there was a hilly place situated at the northeastern part of the town.
Among these hills, there is one which is different from the others because there is a big stone on the top on this hill. This hill is located at the westernmost part of this place.
As days went by, the stone was becoming bigger and bigger. Aside from this big stone, small stones surrounded it. The smaller stones increased in number until it became a mountain. Trees also grew in this mountain and also at the hill.
More people inhabited this place because they discovered that this is a very good place to live in. As days went by, the early inhabitants noticed that the big stone kept on growing until such time they decide to name it Bantay Bato. As years passed by, the inhabitants increased in number and they decided to name their barangay as Bato which was adapted from the name of the mountain Bantay Bato.
BARANGAY BONIFACIO – BRIEF HISTORY
With the construction of the Balintawak Monument, this barangay could be associated with our national hero, Gat Andres Bonifacio.
Barangay Bonifacio is one of the four barangays situated within the poblacion. It is located on the eastern part of the poblacion, south of barangay Quezon. Barangay Bonifacio was created by virtue of Republic Act 3590 in 1935 in honor of the revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio. As
provided by law, the first election was on the first Monday of the first month of 1960. From that election, Barangay Bonifacio became an official barangay and its officers were elected. Attorney Ernesto Somera became the first barangay captain and from then on Bonifacio existed as a barangay.
Barangay Bonifacio is composed of six puroks namely:
1. Barangubong, which is situated north of the National Highway and where most of the town’s musicians reside;
2. Nagtupakan or the place of settlement located at the southern part.
3. Pagpartian which is located inside the former public market (now the Cabugao Central Park) and where large cattles and pigs are slaughtered.
4. Timmagipuro or island-like is located north of Barangubong. This purok is surrounded by two connecting brooks, thereby separating the place from the rest of the purok. It is however accessible as there is a bridge that connects the adjacent purok.
5. Abagatan which is situated south of the National Highway.
BARANGAY BUNGRO – BRIEF HISTORY
Bungro is a barangay northwest of the poblacion of Cabugao. It is on a hill near the sea. The hill is covered with bamboos and firewood. South of the hill is a wide fertile land.
How Bungro got its name is told by Mr. Marcos Sumagit, the oldest man in the barangay, who is already blind. The story goes this way:
During the Philippine Revolution, the insurgents under the command of Ambaristo were camped northwest of the poblacion of Cabuago. They were later pursued by the government forces from the south. The government forces used cannons to bombard the insurgents encamped on the hill. The firing of the cannon produced a loud noise and the cannon balls rolling down the hill made an equally loud echo Bugr r r ro, which was amplified because of the surrounding hills. So the people took the sound and made it more audible and named their barangay, Bungro.
The Bungro Elementary School had two teachers but now has become complete Elementary School. It is on a small hill southeast of Bungro proper. The old stone building has two rooms built by the Parents/Teachers Association but was burned by the Japanese soldiers during the last days of the Japanese occupation. It was rehabilitated through the funds and energy of the P.T.A.
The early inhabitants of this barangay together with those of the neighboring barangays of Margaay, Bugnay and Lubong-Bessang, made the school of Bungro a complete Elementary School.
BARANGAY CACADIRAN – BRIEF HISTORY
The abundance of cadir, a tree which is a good material for building houses, is the root of the name of this barangay. People from neighboring barangays and sitios frequented the place to find this kind of trees for building purposes. Nowadays, we would still see some of those trees thriving in this place which is popularly called Cacadiran.
The present official name of the barangay is Cacadiran. At present it is one of the most progressive barangays of the municipality. It is seven kilometers away from the poblacion and also the last barangay situated at the eastern part of Cabugao. Dialect predominantly spoken is Tagalog and Ilocano. Its total land area is 304 hectares. Adjacent to the barangay is the Cabugao River (north), Nagsincaoan (south), and Brgy. Cuantacla (west).
Barangay officials undertake their meetings twice a month and a special meeting is made to discuss matters pertaining to the development of the barangay. Resolutions are being passed and adopted on the improvement of the different plans and orders for the implementation and development of the different projects in the barangay.
BARANGAY CAELLAYAN – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Caellayan is one of the oldest barangays of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. It comprises of four sitios: Caellayan East, Caellayan West, Naguirangan and Padayog.
How Caellayan got its name?
Many years ago, there was no such barangay named Caellayan. The place was uninhabited because this part of the town is very mountainous and covered with thick forest. Although uninhabited, a certain group of adventurous men happened to pass through this deserted place to hunt wild animals. The hunters wandered and could hardly carry the wild animals they had captured so they rested for a while. They built a fire and butchered some of the animals to satisfy their hunger. As they cooked their food, one of them happened to step upon some small plants growing abundantly in that place. He pulled one and noticed that it had big roots. The hunters sliced the root into pieces and mixed it with the raw meat. He called on his companion to taste the meat. They were surprised because the meat became savory. They concluded that this root could be used for seasoning. They called this plant laya or ginger.
The hunters took home plenty of ginger and taught the people in town about the use. Later, they found out that it could be used as medicine. Many people who had known the whereabouts of ginger went to that place to get some. Several decided to live here and they became its first inhabitants. Because of the abundance of this now-famous plant, they named it Kalayaan, after the word laya. Later on it was called Caellayan.
BARANGAY CARUSIPAN – BRIEF HISTORY
During the olden days, there was an adventurer who explored all corners occupied by the people of Cabugao. He was surprised to see thickly growing trees with sturdy stem, fine leaves and equally fine green and black fruits. He picked the fruits and tasted it good. He continued walking and saw an old man resting on a hut. The adventurer asked, among other things, the name of the place. The old man said that there is no official name of the place yet except it is a distinctive haven of ar-arusip. The adventurer exclaimed and said “Oh! How about calling the place Caar-arusipan?” The old man was so delighted about the name given by the adventurer for it is appropriate owing to the abundance of ar-arusip trees growing in the place.
The new name spread out so easily among the residents. They later dropped the other letters and made Carusipan for easy pronunciation.
Barangay Carusipan is located on the eastern part of the town proper. It is six kilometers away from the Municipal Hall with a total land area of 230 hectares. It is bounded north by Barangay Aragan, on the south by Barangay Cacadiran, on the east by Nueva Era and on the west by Barangay Arnap. It also has three sitios: Balogsi, Cobucob and Rebba.
BARANGAY CATUCDAAN – BRIEF HISTORY
During the ancient times, there lived a group of people along the seashore headed by a datu who had a beautiful daughter. One sunny morning, this lady went to the bank of the river and here she saw a very beautiful flower floating down the river. At that instant, she ordered one of her maids to gather the flower for her. She was so fascinated that she requested her father to send some more of the flowers. Her loving father, who could not disappoint and displease her, immediately consented. The warriors surveyed the bank of river upstream until they finally came to a group of trees on an elevated place bearing the flower they were looking for.
The warriors picked the said flowers until their containers were filled. They then proceeded home. They had not gone far when they met one of the natives and asked the name of the flower and said catulay.
The warriors, upon reaching their home, told the datu that they found the place bearing the beautiful flower and it was called catulay. The datu, who was not all acquainted with this place, called it Catulayan which means plenty of catulay. Later on, the Catulayan evolved into Catucdaan.
BARANGAY CUANCABAL – BRIEF HISTORY
In the early days before the arrival of the Spaniards to our country, and during the rule of the datus and rajas, there was once a brave datu by the name Juan. Whenever this datu went out of his place, he always wears a body protector called cabal in the dialect. This datu was very powerful, he was also kind to his people, and they loved him very much. When he died, the people became sad. They named their barangay Juancabal in honor of their brave ruler. Until later on, the name Juancabal was change to Cuancabal.
Barangay Cuancabal is located two kilometers southeast of the town proper. The national road going to Manila traversed at the western side.
This barangay is promising considering its accessibility to farm-to-market road. It has its own complete elementary school which is located at the eastern part of the barangay. It has four sitios namely: Cuancabal Proper, Labbeng, Cabaroan and Camanggaan. Farmers could only plant rice once a year. After palay harvest, farmers plant tobacco, garlic, monggo, corn and vegetables as their cash crop.
BARANGAY CUANTACLA – BRIEF HISTORY
Long time ago, in the eastern part of the town, people were attracted to settle on a certain spot. This is located on a hill overlooking the wide fields and which is just along the river. Because of the scenic beauty of the place, people cleared the thick forest to avail themselves a place to erect dwelling houses. After several months, homes sprang up like a mushroom.
From these settlers, there emerged a leader who had a great commanding personality. His name in the native tongue was Cuan, derived from the Christian name Juan. Cuan, as usually called by the people, guided the people to construct irrigation, dikes and canals. He led all kinds of group works. He mediated whenever troubles arose in the neighborhood. They loved and respected him very much. Through his guidance, counsel and leadership, peace reigned in the neighborhood.
In his frequent talks with the people, it was observed that Cuan unconsciously uttered a peculiar sound, twist, and a click of the native tongue by the people tacla. Because of this peculiar habit of interposing their sound in his words, the place was named Cuantacla.
After several years, Juan died. He had fulfilled his mission on earth in giving peace to the people. The neighborhood mourned his death and because of the man’s exemplary behavior in life, the people resolved to name the barrio, Cuantacla in honor of the old man, Cuan.
BARANGAY DACLAPAN – BRIEF HISTORY
Daclapan, the historical name of this barangay, was named after several men who discovered a big and wide fishing ground, and called it Dakkel a Kallapan. It was shortened to Daclapan. To be more specific, why it was called Dakkel a Kallapan, this barangay was surrounded by sea from north to west. Its southern part is mountain and rice fields. It is about 4.5 kilometers away from the poblacion.
In the latest survey, the number of inhabitants is more than a thousand people. The people of Daclapan live in a simple way of life. People in this barangay live by fishing and farming.
BARANGAY DARDARAT – BRIEF HISTORY
Long time ago, when Kabu Angaw occupied the place, Dardarat had no specific name yet. But when the Spaniards came and landed at the west coast, they came to visit this place. As they stepped on the sand along the seashore, they were surprised because of the tiny sand particles. They continued their venture until they met a native of this place. They asked him, “What are these tiny particles that are shiny and white?” pointing at the white sand. The native answered “Darat, Señor.” Again, the Spanish official asked for confirmation, the villager repeated “Darat”. The Spaniards declared that the village be named Dardarat. The residents of this village agreed and until now the name Dardarat was adapted.
At present, Dardarat is popular because of its unique beauty. Barangay folks built a gazebo with visitors lured to this place to feel the nice breeze of fresh air from the sea especially in the afternoon and sunset.
BARANGAY LIPIT – BRIEF HISTORY
At present, Barangay Lipit is one of the most progressive barangays of the municipality. It is located at the southeastern part of Cabugao.
According to an old man of the barangay, it got its name from the native dialect lipit which means a lane or a narrow way. There is a long barangay lane which extends from Sitio Daramuangan.
This lane passes through the center of the barangay. In the early days, this lane was the main road of the people living in the eastern part of Cabugao and San Juan where they traveled from one barangay to another. There were no good roads, and so this lane was very useful to the people. This barangay includes the sitio of Tumedted, Labut and Lubong.
BARANGAY MARADODON – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Maradodon got its name through the multitude of locusts or dodon that attacked the place. Ilocanos are dominant settlers and some are indigenous Itnegs.
This barangay is located northeast of the Municipality of Cabugao, comprising a total land area of 481 hectares. The forest zone of the barangay covers 300 hectares. 110 hectares is agricultural area, 70 hectares of pasture land and 70 hectares of plain. It also has a coconut farm. The source of income of residents is derived from agricultural products such as palay, corn, tobacco, watermelon, garlic, vegetables and livestock-raising..
BARANGAY MARGAAY – BRIEF HISTORY
A story that has been passed on through generations narrates the story of two families who tilled the ricefields and cornland, and planted different kinds of vegetables. During the rainy season, a part of the ricefield is often affected by a landslide. This was the reason why they called this barangay margay, or soil erosion.
Generations passed, more people inhabited the place. Ricefields widened and this is the reason why the people constructed an irrigation canal which serves as their watering system. Through this project, slight progress has been made and through the help and guidance of national, provincial and municipal governments technology of rice planting and different agricultural products was introduced.
BARANGAY NAGSANTAAN – BRIEF HISTORY
Many years before our ancestors came to explore our country, there was no particular place, town or barrio that has a distinctive name. But when the Spaniards took possession of our country, names were given to barrios and towns. Some natives named their towns or barrios after their respective patron saints or favourite rulers whom they wished to remember.
Kabu-Angaw was a good ruler whom our town was named after. He was remembered for his valor and distinguished services to the people. He was so well-loved that the people regarded his word as law. One day, after taking a tour from barrio to barrio, he found out that there was one barrio that had no name. Upon knowing this, he immediately sent a messenger to the chief to gather all the people for a meeting for the purpose of giving name to the place.
Kabu-Angaw, with his counselors, came to this place. He was met by the people with a rousing welcome. The meeting began. But before the suggestion of names was given, Kabu-Angaw inquired whose house they were in. The chief of the barrio told him that it was once owned by a pious woman who died several years before. The woman became their idol and was considered a saint by the neighborhood. The chief added that her house was sacred to them.
Kabu-Angaw, upon knowing the story, suggested that they should name the barrio in her honor. The people with great interest consented to the suggestion of their great ruler. The barrio should be name Nagsantaan, shouted the most venerable chief of the barrio. The people stood up, cheering and all cried, Nagsantaan, the place of a saint. Ballads were sang and wine filled. Kabu-Angaw and the people were all happy and contented.
The early families that settled the place were the Peralta, Morales, Sablay and Sinco families and up to the present their descendants live in this barrio.
BARANGAY NAGSINCAOAN – BRIEF HISTORY
One of the remotest barangays of Cabugao is Nagsincaoan. This barangay is located in the eastern most part of the town. It is only a kilometer away from the mountain ranges of Cordilleras.
When this place was still a forest, people of the suburbs went to that place to secure wooden materials like yoke and other farm implements which are abundant to this particular place. The yoke is a very important farm implement used for carabaos and bullcarts, termed in native tongue sincao, hence, this place is called Nagsincaoan.
Eastern Rebba is one of the sitios of Nagsincaoan; the turning of a forest to cultivated land is what we call in the native tongue rebba. This newly-inhabited sitio of Nagsincaoan is part of the barangay proper. It is located at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain. The fertility of its soil encourages the settlers to build their houses at this place.
The barangay is prominent for it is the home of cultural minorities – the Tingguians. With the incessant teaching of Christianity from the time of the Spaniards gaining a foothold on the Philippine shore up to the present, a greater percentage of this barangay populace has turned to Christianity. Nowadays, people who dwell here are intermittently following the stream of modern life.
BARANGAY NAMRUANGAN- BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Namruangan includes the sitios of Cacarsan, Daclapan Norte and Caloy. Cacarsan got its name from a muddy pool where the people used to catch mudfish by emptying the water in these muddy pools. The term in our dialect is Cacarsan or Agkaras.Namruangan got its name from the brook west of the town. Once the brook became very high during a strong rain, the brook made a big gap and joined the river where Namruangan now is.Namruangan was derived from Nagburuangan.
The houses of Daclapan Norte used to be near the mouth of the river. During a great flood, all the houses washed away to the sea. Then the people built their houses little to the south where they are now.
The people of Daclapan Norte do not own any piece of agricultural land. Their lots where their houses are located are sandy. The people are engaged in fishing throughout the year. Therefore people of this place are all fishermen.
The people of Caloy, Cacarsan and Namruangan are farmers in their own agricultural lands and some of them are the tenants of rich landowners. The people of these places also engage themselves in fishing during the fishing season.
BARANGAY PILA – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Pila is located at the southern part of the town of Cabugao, almost three kilometers from highway. In the early days, a pathway was present for travelers. The pathway had been widened and improved little by little but as of now it is still muddy when rainy season comes.
Because of its clay soil, this barangay was named Pila, the Ilocano description of such soil characteristic.
BARANGAY PUG-OS – BRIEF HISTORY
Pu-os, the northwestern most barangay of Cabugao is along the coast area of China Sea. Unlike all other barrios of Cabugao, it is the only barrio that has a school along the national highway.
There are four sitios in the barangay, namely: Pug-os West which is West of the national highway, Pug-os East which is opposite it, and the two adjacent barrios of Bessang and Padual.
The native name of this barrio was Balaywak which means house of crows for it used to be the abode of black birds called crows or wac during the olden days.
One day, a group of American soldiers hiked from the Poblacion of Cabugao to this place to experience the cool breeze of the sea. The place was still then wilderness where wild fruit trees grew, most of which were blackberry trees. These trees were covered with big ants called aboos, for they like to eat the fruits. American soldiers like the fruits very much. When they climbed the trees, the ants bit them and the Americans nearly fell. These Americans asked the name of these insects from some boys who were pasturing their carabaos nearby. In answer, the boys told them that they were aboos. As these aboos bit them, the soldiers shouted “Pug-os! Pug-os! Pug-os!”. The boys only laugh at them. They tried to correct them but still they kept on shouting “Pug-os! Pug-os! Pug-os!” Since then it was named Pug-os.
BARANGAY QUEZON – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Quezon was named in honor of the late President Manuel L. Quezon to give credence to his achievements. It was the choice of the municipal council headed by Hon. Victorino Savellano, Mayor of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur in the year 1960-1965. Honorable Diosdado Macapagal was at that time the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
President Manuel L. Quezon was the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth. He worked for the passage in the American Congress the Tydings Mc-Duffie Law, which granted sovereignty to the Philippines. He was the greatest champion for Philippine Independence.
BARANGAY REPPAAC – BRIEF HISTORY
It is interesting to note that long before the Spanish occupation, Filipinos who belong to the upper class were very keen in acquiring vast areas of land. These groups of people settled and grouped themselves on places not occupied. Hence, two families, that of Ka Pablo and Ka Ramon, agreed to settle in the place where hills are covered with forest, fertile valley. And this terrain is suitable for raising livestock.
Viewing the place, the two families decided to settle permanently. They joined hands to make the place liveable by clearing the forest and making other improvements. During the night, they heard the sound “rrrrrrrrrr-pac, rrrrr-pac”. They consciously made no comments about the sounds because they thought it was caused by supernatural beings or anitos. Through their hard work, the settlers were able to turn the forest into fields which could be
planted with corn, rice, camote and others. Other families were attracted to the place and from the most intelligent, they chose their leaders who worked hand in hand to improve their community.
They were able to make progress in cleaning the place, hence, more fields were planted. The sound that disturbed them remained, however, so after their bountiful harvest, they made offerings to the anitos, hoping that this would appease them. This did not stop the sound and the people discussed ways to find out the source of the noise. The braver ones volunteered to keep watch that night, but the strong wind made them go back to their houses as the wind blew harder, the noise “rrrrrrrrrr-pac, rrrrr-pac” became louder and much more disturbing. And because of the continuous sound, the leader called some of the men to go to the hills and observe. After a few minutes, they found out that the wind was the cause of the sound when it blew stronger, the bamboo broke making the very loud sound of “r r r r r –pac”. This explains the mystery of the sound. The people since then thought of adopting the sound “rrrrrrr-pac, rrrrr-pac” to name the barrio Reppaac.
BARANGAY RIZAL – BRIEF HISTORY
BARANGAY SABANG – BRIEF HISTORY
According to the stories told by the old folks, Sabang got its name from a very huge stone Nasabang a Bato, which identified the place. It came to be known as Sabang.
Barangay Sabang is located approximately at the western part of the poblacion. It is approximately 7.5 kilometers away from the town proper. It has six puroks namely; Silang, Crisologo, Luna, Quirino, Magsaysay and Del Pilar.
Barangay Sabang is bounded on the north by Barangay Daclapan, east by Barangay Turod, south by Barangay Salomague and west by the China Sea. Sabang has also an island.
BARANGAY SAGAYADEN – BRIEF HISTORY
Sometime ago, Sagayaden was a forest land, inhabited by industrious and peace-loving people. It has been known by several names, one of which is Pimmayong which was derived from umbrella-shaped hills nearby. And to trace its historical growth, this is how Sagayaden got its name. In the western boundary of the barangay are two hills namely Lanag and Southern Pila. The people of Sagayaden inhabited these hills forming two sitios. If God had showered his grace all over the land, it is cognizable that this valley where abundant crops of extra ordinary sizes are grown year round. The inhabitants, thankful of these blessings, revere its history by naming the place Sagayaden from Nagayad Ti Pagay, Natnataeng ken Tabako.
Thereafter, the two sitios united themselves into the new barangay of Sagayaden. Because water supply is so difficult in the hills, they moved eastward where water supply was more abundant. It is favorable too, for their products are easily transported to the poblacion. Its people recognized its famous leaders, namely, Mr. Alejandro Piros and Mr. Marcelino Sayaboc. They were responsible in founding Barangay Sagayaden. They sowed the seeds of peace and cooperation. It is known to many as the vineyard of peaceful people. A tactful leader and a cabicilla of wealthy land owner, Mr. Alejandro Piros was an instrument in the purchase of some land from the wealthy land owner, Don Modesto Serrano.
Barangay Sagayaden is located at the boundary of the municipality. It is three kilometers away from the town proper. It is almost a kilometer west of the national road. It is bounded by the north by Barangay Bonifacio, the west by Barangay Pila, in the south by Barangay Refaro and in the east by Barangay Labnig, both of the Municipality of San Juan and Barangay Cuancabal. It has a total land area of 432,761 sq. meters.
BARANGAY SALAPASAP – BRIEF HISTORY
The place is composed of two barrios, Salapasap and Bugnay. Two barrios adjacent to one another but later on Bugnay became a sitio of Salapasap. It is located northwest of the town along the seashore three kilometers away from the town. If one follows the path by the river through the rice fields, one can reach the place. One can also reach Bugnay, Salapasap via Bungro road taking the national highway going to the north which is merely a kilometer away from the town proper.
The soil here was loamy and sandy, even the rice fields within the area. When it rains, the soil can hold the water for a short time for it absorbed easily. And then the ground became dry again. Because of this kind of condition, people most often commented – “Agpasalapasap lang ti danum uray no agpaut ti tudo”. With this observation, they decided to call the place Salapasap. Bugnay has its own legend too. The place can be traced upon the story. One day, two
fishermen went fishing. Unfortunately, they had no catch. When they arrived home, they found out that there was no food available even just for breakfast. The last food was eaten by their hungry children. Having no catch means nothing to sell or barter with. These two fishermen went out to look for food to satisfy their hunger.
Coming across a thick woodland, they saw some trees bearing fruits. Each one of them tasted the fruits and seemed to like it. They gathered all the ripe fruits and brought home which they gave to their children and shared to their neighbours. They learned later that the trees bearing those fruits were bugnay. When the place was cleared, people began to settle in that area, and decided to call the place Bugnay. A certain type of seaweed was also known as bugbugnay. The seaweed was very similar to the fruit of bugnay tree. It is a belief to the people that the name of the seaweed as bugbugnay which was derived from the name of a tree.
BARANGAY SALOMAGUE – BRIEF HISTORY
BARANGAY SISIM – BRIEF HISTORY
During those times, the people of the place as in other parts of the country, were in tribal feud. Kabu Angaw, humorous as he was, had enemies too. The Kabu with a small army fought with another army from the east. At first the Kabu army was on the offensive. They drove their adversaries to the east on places which are now Alinaay, Sisim, Gabur and Baguingao. When Kabu Angaw and his companion reached Alinaay, they tried to pursue the people to side with them in the conflict and join them into the fight. The people of Alinaay rejected for they chose to be left in peace. The fight went on. The army from the east being more familiar with the terrain of that part of the town posted spies and informers in strategic places on the hill and mountains. There was a different trail then. Kabu Angaw and his army became defensive because of the strategy that the other army employed. The place where spies and informers were posted came to be known as pagsisiiman and the people who inhabited this place were called agsisiim meaning spying. With the passing of years, the word agsisiim was corrupted into SISIM, a name of the place bears up to the present time.
Many men died after days of fighting, Kabu Angaw himself died but nobody knew when and where. Most of the casualties died at a foot of the hill of what is now Gabur whose literal meaning is “covered” and whose remains were covered there en masse.
BARANGAY TUROD – BRIEF HISTORY
Barangay Turod derived its name from the word turod which means hill, which is a prominent fixture in the southern part of the barangay. The origin of the name of the place is lost in legend.
The legal basis of existence of Barangay Turod emanated from Republic Act 1408 when the Barrio Lieutenant was appointed by the Alkalde and there were sitios or puroks in the barangay. There were also four (4) councilmen to compliment the four (4) sectors at the time, namely: Education, Health, Livelihood, and Peace and Order.
Later on came Republic Act 3590 revising the Barrio Charter changing the Tiniente Del Barrio to Barangay Captain. After Presidential Decree 86 came thereby creating in the Poblacion a Citizen Assembly. Eventually, Batasang Pambansa Bilang 337 followed providing for a Local Government Code which is being used up to now.
BARANGAY TUROD-PATAC – BRIEF HISTORY
Long time ago, two lovers went to a hilly place. The man found out that if you were standing on a lower portion of that place, one can see the upper part of the hill. But when you were on top of the hill, one can clearly see the whole surroundings of the place. Since the place had no particular name yet, the woman agreed that from then on, the place was called Turod Patac.
While they were talking, the man said to the woman, “Only death can separate us.” So they made promises to one another. After a while, they headed through the forest and found a stream where they can catch fishes for them to eat. So they decided to live on that place for a few days. Again, the man proposed: “I want to marry you as soon as possible”. They invited some friends and relatives to celebrate the wedding of the two. Years passed by, the couple decided to leave the place and settled on the northeastern part of the stream. Months passed, the couple bore their first child, a boy and named him Lapu-Lapu. As the boy grew, the father taught him the rudiments of life – how to hunt, fish and farm. One day, the man told his wife, let us call the place after our names: Maguindanao, my name; Dupilan, your name and Lapu-Lapu, our son. From then on the place was called Madula, coined from the first two letters of their names.