Polangui (original) (raw)

Municipality in Albay, Philippines

Not to be confused with Pulangi.

Municipality in Bicol Region, Philippines

Polangui
Municipality
Municipality of Polangui
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Coordinates: 13°17′32″N 123°29′08″E / 13.2922°N 123.4856°E / 13.2922; 123.4856
Country Philippines
Region Bicol Region
Province Albay
District 3rd district
Founded 1584
Founded by Fray Baltazar de la Magdalena, OFM
Barangays 44 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type Sangguniang Bayan
mayor of Polangui[*] Adrian Salceda
Vice Mayor Cherilie Mella Sampal
Representative Fernando T. Cabredo
Municipal Council Members Kristel Louise S. PasiaMark Thet N. SabandoEugene L. ArriveJuan Miguel Ricardo S. SalcedaNoli D. SamleroRemgildo C. Gonzales, Jr.Jose O. Villar Jr.Edna R. Siguenza
Electorate 60,015 voters (2022)
Area[2]
• Total 145.30 km2 (56.10 sq mi)
Elevation 59 m (194 ft)
Highest elevation 320 m (1,050 ft)
Lowest elevation 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2020 census)[3]
• Total 89,176
• Rank 115 out of 1,488
• Density 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Households 20,382
Demonym(s) Polangueño (male) Polangueña (female)
Economy
Income class 1st municipal income class
Poverty incidence 22.28% (2021)[4]
Revenue Increase PHP 334.342 million (2020)
Expenditure Increase PHP 310.599 million (2020)
Assets Increase PHP 955.170 million (2020)
Liabilities Increase PHP 298.517 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO)
• Water Polangui Waterworks Services Administration (POWASA)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 4506
PSGC 050514000
IDD : area code +63 (0)52
Native languages Tagalog
Major religions Roman Catholicism
Feast date June 29
Catholic diocese Legazpi
Patron saint Saints Peter and Paul
Website www.polangui.gov.ph

Polangui, officially the Municipality of Polangui (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Polangui; Tagalog: Bayan ng Polangui), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 89,176 people.

The origin of the name Polangui has many versions. The foremost and seemingly more accepted version is, "that of a giant robust tree which existed majestically in the early municipal settlement". The natives of the settlement called the "Oyangue", which also served as the early landmark of the area whereby new settlers looked upon in their wandering. Similarly, the early Spanish frontier settlers found this tree and it became their famous settlement landmark. The settlement was then called "Binanuaan" but often referred to as "Oyangue" by nearby settlers. As more settlers came to dwell and engage in trade endeavors with the indigenous inhabitants, the more was the settlement known in distant areas by the name "Oyangue" (referring to the tree landmark) which was more widely accepted than "Binanuaan". The passing of generations corrupted the word "Oyangue" into several acronyms. Most acceptable and widely used before was "Polangue" and later "Polangui" which has remained today.

Another legend is about the story of a maiden named "Pulang Angui" which means "Red Maria" (Angui is the nickname for Maria) who loved red colors for dress and whose beautiful body, face and red lips became the object of affection by the males to the point of adoration. She was modest in her ways, talented for possessing various skills, with happy disposition, showing love of arts and religion. She would lead the tribe in festivities. When the Spaniards came, the soldiers who first set foot in Polangui asked for the name of the place. The native thought the foreigners was asking for the name of "Pulang Angui" and said so. The Spaniards recorded the name of the place as Pulangui, a concoction of the name which was later on, as years went by, was converted to Polangui.

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church (circa 1966)

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church (circa 2010)

Pre-colonial Polangui was a fertile valley cradled by the virgin forests of Mount Masaraga. It was formed out of five settlements ruled by the Datu of Ponso till the late 1583. The center of the settlements was called Banwang gurang, meaning "old town" and is now known as Magurang.

In 1584, Fray Baltazar de la Magdalena, left Ambos Camarines and stumbled upon this place west of Mount Masaraga. He found that each of the five settlements had about 100 inhabitants. In the same year, he founded a settlement within the fertile valley and established a ranch, which he called "Binanuaan". Being inland and strategically situated, the town was spared from the frequent raids of sea pirates as well as from the occasional destruction caused by the eruption of Mayon Volcano.

Polangui became a visita, or outreach village under the jurisdiction of the Villa Santiago de Libon, which was established in 1573 by Juan de Salcedo, the grandson of the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The villa, which lies south-west of Polangui, would be known as the fourth of its kind in the entire archipelago.

Fray de la Magdalena was credited with the founding of Polangui. Old manuscripts in the Archives of Manila and in the Franciscan Convent in Manila point to 1584 as the year Polangui was founded, and thus considered as one of the oldest municipalities in the Philippines.

By 1654, the original settlement became considerably bigger when Fray Alonzo de San Juan, was assigned in Polangui as "Encargado". The settlement was expanded reaching the present barangay sites in Lanigay, Ponso and Balinad. The town proper was established in Lanigay where a church made of wood was erected adjacent to about 280 wooden dwellings and more than 1,000 nipa huts. Unfortunately, this church together with the dwelling units was razed by a fire to the ground.

With the coming of another missionary, Fray Juan Bautista Marza, a new church made of bricks and stones was completed in 1664. This church stood on a new elevated site and still stands to this day. Under the leadership of Fray Marza, roads and bridges were also initiated and schools were introduced simultaneously with the Christian Doctrine and Spanish culture.

Growth of the settlement was so fast that it became a Poblacion and finally recognized as a Pueblo in 1674. Owing to its steady growth, a link with nearby Libon and Oas became a necessity. Hence, Fr. Jose Arnao, parish priest and Encargado from 1832 until 1852, directed the construction of roads and bridges that would connect Polangui to neighboring towns, including upland Buhi in Camarines Sur.

During Spanish regime, a significant highlight is the construction of its parish church which took 10 years to be completed starting in 1654 by Fray Alonzo de San Juan and completed in 1664 by Fray Juan Bautista Marza.

Polangueño martyr, Camilo Jacob, who is a photographer, was executed on January 4, 1897, with other Bicolanos. They are now commemorated as the Quince Martires del Bicolandia. A year later, the Spanish rule in Bicol ended with the mutiny of Guardia Civil in Naga led by Elias Angeles.

Sometime during the Philippine–American War, Polangui became the seat of the Provincial Government of Albay for a brief period under Governor Domingo Samson. When the Americans conquered Polangui in 1890 without firing a single shot, the form of government went through transition from military to civil government then Commonwealth system. The seat of the municipal government was in Ponso with Clemente Sarte as the acting Chief Executive. A few months later, the seat of the municipal government was transferred to Centro Occidental and still remains up to this day.

Japanese occupation

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When the Japanese forces occupied Polangui on December 13, 1941, Cipriano Saunar, then vice mayor of the Commonwealth government was appointed mayor by the Japanese military administration. A secret civil government was established simultaneously headed by Julian Saunar which was supported by the people. Cipriano Saunar's successor was Manuel Samson Sr. and in turn was succeeded by Jesus Salalima who ruled from 1947 to 1960.

Polangui is located at 13°17′32″N 123°29′08″E / 13.2922°N 123.4856°E / 13.2922; 123.4856, in the north-eastern quadrant of the third district of Albay.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 145.30 square kilometres (56.10 sq mi) [5] constituting 5.64% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre- (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay.

Polangui is bounded on the north by Buhi and Iriga City of Camarines Sur province, south by Libon, Oas and City of Ligao; and west by Malinao and the City of Tabaco. It is 37 kilometres (23 mi) from Legazpi and 490 kilometres (300 mi) from Manila.

Climate data for Polangui, Albay
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27(81) 28(82) 29(84) 31(88) 31(88) 30(86) 29(84) 29(84) 29(84) 29(84) 29(84) 28(82) 29(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22(72) 22(72) 22(72) 23(73) 25(77) 25(77) 25(77) 25(77) 25(77) 24(75) 23(73) 23(73) 24(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 55(2.2) 36(1.4) 45(1.8) 42(1.7) 114(4.5) 184(7.2) 245(9.6) 224(8.8) 238(9.4) 171(6.7) 130(5.1) 94(3.7) 1,578(62.1)
Average rainy days 13.0 9.5 11.8 12.7 21.3 25.3 28.3 26.5 26.4 24.2 19.9 16.1 235
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Polangui has a general climate characterized by dry season with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to December. Prevailing wind is in the general direction from north-east to south-west.

Polangui is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

It is grouped into three divisions:

Population census of Polangui

Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1903 7,960
1918 13,327 +3.50%
1939 21,086 +2.21%
1948 27,623 +3.05%
1960 38,374 +2.78%
1970 48,586 +2.38%
1975 52,541 +1.58%
1980 55,610 +1.14%
1990 61,556 +1.02%
1995 67,314 +1.69%
2000 70,451 +0.98%
2007 77,122 +1.26%
2010 82,307 +2.40%
2015 88,221 +1.33%
2020 89,176 +0.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[23][24][25][26]

In the 2020 census, Polangui had a population of 89,176. The population density was 610 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi).

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[24]
050514001 Agos 4.1% 3,631 3,356 0.79%
050514002 Alnay 2.7% 2,398 2,194 0.89%
050514003 Alomon 1.4% 1,285 1,167 0.97%
050514004 Amoguis 0.6% 506 518 −0.23%
050514005 Anopol 1.3% 1,155 1,085 0.63%
050514006 Apad 1.9% 1,665 1,323 2.33%
050514007 Balaba 1.9% 1,697 1,355 2.28%
050514008 Balangibang 1.9% 1,716 1,600 0.70%
050514009 Balinad 3.7% 3,256 3,032 0.72%
050514010 Basud 4.2% 3,752 3,408 0.97%
050514011 Binagbangan (Pintor) 1.0% 922 918 0.04%
050514012 Buyo 1.2% 1,066 990 0.74%
050514013 Centro Occidental (Pob.) 4.0% 3,578 3,384 0.56%
050514014 Centro Oriental (Pob.) 2.7% 2,393 2,264 0.56%
050514015 Cepres 1.7% 1,529 1,414 0.78%
050514016 Cotmon 0.7% 652 529 2.11%
050514017 Cotnogan 1.9% 1,652 1,405 1.63%
050514018 Danao 1.3% 1,131 879 2.55%
050514019 Gabon 3.8% 3,381 3,223 0.48%
050514020 Gamot 1.6% 1,424 1,395 0.21%
050514022 Itaran 2.1% 1,902 1,740 0.89%
050514023 Kinale 2.7% 2,402 2,204 0.86%
050514024 Kinuartilan 0.7% 594 587 0.12%
050514025 La Medalla 1.0% 855 841 0.17%
050514026 La Purisima 0.6% 572 613 −0.69%
050514027 Lanigay 4.3% 3,830 3,592 0.64%
050514028 Lidong 1.8% 1,563 1,355 1.44%
050514029 Lourdes 0.8% 733 594 2.12%
050514030 Magpanambo 1.5% 1,342 1,361 −0.14%
050514031 Magurang 4.4% 3,884 3,846 0.10%
050514032 Matacon 4.9% 4,398 4,148 0.59%
050514033 Maynaga 1.5% 1,349 1,361 −0.09%
050514034 Maysua 1.1% 1,004 891 1.20%
050514035 Mendez 1.1% 1,025 991 0.34%
050514036 Napo 3.9% 3,448 3,113 1.03%
050514037 Pinagdapugan 1.1% 969 888 0.88%
050514039 Ponso 5.7% 5,039 4,927 0.22%
050514040 Salvacion 1.4% 1,208 1,088 1.05%
050514041 San Roque 1.9% 1,687 1,533 0.96%
050514042 Santicon 3.2% 2,878 2,744 0.48%
050514043 Santa Cruz 0.7% 639 652 −0.20%
050514044 Santa Teresita 1.0% 855 927 −0.81%
050514045 Sugcad 4.5% 3,986 3,637 0.92%
050514046 Ubaliw 3.7% 3,270 3,235 0.11%
Total 89,176 82,307 0.80%

Poverty incidence of Polangui

Bikol Polangueño[35] is the main dialect in Polangui, classified under Oasnon/West Miraya Bikol language. The majority of the population speak Tagalog and English. Other languages/dialects spoken are Bicolano Viejo and Bikol Rinconada (Agos-Matacon Area).

Christianity is the predominant religion with Roman Catholicism having the biggest practitioners. The four (4) Roman Catholic Parishes of Polangui is grouped as part of the Third Vicariate under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legazpi. The Parishes are:

All of the barangays have their respective patron saints and barangay chapels.

Other Christian denominations present in the municipality include Protestants, Baptist, United Pentecostal Church, and Iglesia ni Cristo. Islam and Buddhism also have followers in the municipality.

Economy of Polangui, Albay
2020 Financial Highlights[36]
Comparative Financial Position Total Assets:IncreasePHP 955.170 million Total Liabilities:IncreasePHP 298.517 million Total Equity:IncreasePHP 656.653 million
Results of Operations Total Revenues:IncreasePHP 334.342 million Total Expenses:IncreasePHP 310.599 million Excess Income Over Expenses:DecreasePHP 23.743 million

Poverty incidence of Polangui

Polangui is classified as a first-class municipality as per DOF Order No. 20-05, dated July 29, 2005.

Its economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, cacao, pili, root crops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and livestock raising are also very much alive.

Major business commercial establishments include the Bicol's largest mall chain, Liberty Commercial Center (LCC); and the Novo Asia Jeans and Shirts. The municipality has also attracted investments from national retail chains such as the recently opened Xentro Mall Polangui and SM Hypermarket. Other local establishments include Tri-Star Commercial, V5 General Merchandise, Angena Trading, and the recently opened Polangui 168 Enterprises.

Tourism and culture

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Polangui provides a good view of Mount Mayon. The town hosts various historical and cultural tourism spots and other tourism-oriented recreation centers. Among these are:

Leisure and sports parks

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Festivals and events

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Local products and delicacies

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Cultural properties

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This list contains an overview of the government-recognized historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Polangui that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques permanently installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations. While many cultural properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.

Marker title Inscription Category Type Description Barangay Coordinates Language Date Issued Image
Camilo Jacob[49] CAMILO JACOB REBOLUSYONARYO AT ISA SA QUINCE MARTIRES NG BIKOL. ISINILANG SA POLANGUI, ALBAY, KALAGITNAAN NG IKA-19 NA SIGLO. NAGING KASAPI NG TRIANGULO, BIKOL, ISANG MASONERIYA SA CAMARINES NA NAGHANGAD NA MAPABUTI ANG KALAGAYAN NG BAYAN. DINAKIP AT NILITIS NG KORTE MILITAR DAHIL SA BINTANG NA REBELYON, 29 DISYEMBRE 1896. BINARIL SA BAGUMBAYAN KASAMA ANG IBA PANG MGA BIKOLANONG NAHATULANG REBELDE NG MGA ESPANYOL, 4 ENERO 1897. Structure Monument One of the Fifteen Martyrs of Bicol. A mason from Camarines who sought better conditions for the country. Centro Occidental, in front of the Sangguniang Bayan building 13°17′36″N 123°29′02″E / 13.293314°N 123.483979°E / 13.293314; 123.483979 Filipino March 7, 2017

Religious landmarks

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The nearest airport is in Legazpi City Legazpi Airport – about 39.1 kilometres (24.3 mi) from Polangui. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air operate in the airport, with daily flights to and from Manila and Cebu. The construction of the soon Polangui Domestic Airport at Barangay Balangibang is still under negotiation.

Polangui is a landlocked municipality, entirely enclosed by land. The nearest ports from Polangui are Pantao Port in Libon, Pio Duran Port in Pio Duran, Legazpi Seaport in Legazpi City, and Tabaco International Seaport in Tabaco City.

In March 2012, the 10 1/2-hour Mayon Limited started traveling between Manila and Ligao City, but later ceased operations. In 2016, operation of the PNR Southrail Line resumed with one round trip between Naga City and Legazpi City, and served the town through the Polangui railway station. However, it was also stopped due to issues on maintenance and public safety.

Roads in Polangui are classified into:

Polangui can be reached through land transport (by bus) from Manila in about 10 hours, two hours less if the new (Andaya Highway) route is taken. Main routes can be reached through by aircon buses, Garage to Terminal (GT) Vans and FX (location and access to is underway with the new Polangui Terminal), private cars, trimobiles, padyak and motorcycles. Some bus companies with stations in Polangui are:

In order to spur development in the municipality, the Toll Regulatory Board declared Toll Road 5 the extension of South Luzon Expressway.[50] A 420-kilometer, four lane expressway starting from the terminal point of the now under construction SLEX Toll Road 4 at Barangay Mayao, Lucena City in Quezon to Matnog, Sorsogon, near the Matnog Ferry Terminal. On August 25, 2020, San Miguel Corporation announced that they will invest the project which will reduce travel time from Lucena to Matnog from 9 hours to 5.5 hours.[51]

A local FM Station, Hot FM Polangui DWJJ 97.9 MHz, broadcasts live updates, news and entertainment.[52] The municipality also receives signal from all major radio stations from Legazpi City and even Naga City in Camarines Sur.

There is one TV relay station operating in the municipality (ABS-CBN). However, local TVs get strong signals from nearby Legazpi City and Naga City relay stations. Cable services are also offered in the area by two companies:

There are two existing telephone lines in Polangui:

Cellular telephone sites

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The municipality is served by the Philippines' three main mobile phone carriers:

Presently, there are almost 20 Day Care Centers, 3 private pre-schools, 42 public elementary schools, 5 private elementary schools, 7 public high schools, 3 private high schools and 4 tertiary schools in the municipality.

Tertiary / vocational / technical education

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The municipality has four tertiary schools:

Secondary education

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Public high schools

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Private high schools

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Public elementary schools

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Polangui South Central School at Barangay Centro Oriental, along the National Highway. It is the flagship school of the Polangui South District. Its satellite schools are the following: Agos Elementary School Alomon Elementary School Apad Elementary School Balangibang Elementary School Cotnogan Elementary School Kinale Elementary School Lanigay Elementary School La Medalla Elementary School La Purisima Elementary School Magpanambo Elementary School Magurang Elementary School Matacon Elementary School Santicon Elementary School Salvacion Elementary School San Roque Elementary School Santa Teresita Elementary School Polangui North Central School at Barangay Centro Oriental. It is the flagship school of the Polangui North District. Its satellite schools are the following: Alnay Elementary School Balaba Elementary School Balinad Elementary School Cepres Elementary School Cotmon Elementary School Dalogo Elementary School Danao Elementary School Itaran Elementary School Jose S. Duran Elementary School Kinuartelan Elementary School Lidong Elementary School Lourdes Elementary School Maynaga Elementary School Maysua Elementary School Mendez Elementary School Napo Elementary School Pinagdapugan Elementary School Pintor Elementary School Ponso North Elementary School Ponso South Elementary School Santa Cruz Elementary School Sugcad Elementary School Luis Severa Matza Elementary School Private elementary schools[edit] Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental Saint Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud Polangui SDA Multigrade School at Barangay Basud Colegio de Santa Monica of Polangui, Inc. at Barangay Centro Occidental Noah’s Learning Center Inc. at Barangay Magurang Day care and pre-school[edit] Private Pre-schools[edit] Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental Saint Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud Saint Noah's Learning Center at Barangay Magurang Golden Wisdom Proverbial School at Barangay Gabon

The present health services of the municipality are administered by 2 Municipal Health Officers, 2 Public Health Nurses, 1 Medical Technologist, 1 Dentist, and 12 Midwives.

Aside from the Municipal Health Office and Barangay Health Stations, there are 2 Private Hospitals (Isip General Hospital in Gabon and Perillo General Hospital in Magurang), and 14 clinics that provide alternative health services to the population of the municipality. Polangui is equipped with 6 ambulances- 1 in the Rural Health Unit (RHU), 2 in the municipal hall, and 3 in the health station centers in Balinad, Itaran and Matacon.

The Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Birthing Facility at RHU-Polangui specializes in maternal healthcare, along with several lying-in and birthing clinics. Polangui's BEmONC Birthing Facility is a PhilHealth-accredited institution and offers free services to cardholders.

A new medical establishment recently opened its doors- the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Diagnostic and Dialysis Center at Barangay Centro Oriental, in front of the Polangui South Central Elementary School. Polangui and Legazpi City are the only ones in Albay who have a dialysis facility.

In dealing with solid waste management, the Municipality of Polangui has adopted the usual means of dumping garbage in an open-pit dumpsite. Garbage is collected from each barangay in the poblacion every Tuesday and Friday. The municipality has four garbage trucks to ensure that the garbage is collected and disposed in the waste disposal site located at Sitio Barobo, about 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) distance from the central business district.

The Polangui Fire Station, Bureau of Fire Protection is located at Barangay Centro Occidental, between the Municipal Hall and the Polangui Police Station. The Polangui BFP is headed by Fire Marshal SINSP MARC ALLAN C CONSUEGRA.

Police and law enforcement

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Polangui PNP is headed by PSI Edgar Azotea

The Polangui District Jail is manned by officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), headed by Jail Warden Sr. Insp. Alfredo R. Ricaford, Jr.

The Albay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC) Sub-Station 2 in Barangay Centro Occidental provides electricity to the majority of the town's barangays.

Water supply is managed by the Polangui Waterworks Services Administration (POWASA), inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, located at Barangay Balinad. Its present service area encompasses the poblacion and some of the other barangays. The rest of the residents, most especially those in the upland and rural areas are still dependent on shallow wells, deep wells or springwater.

There are 7 cemeteries in the municipality:

2022–2025 Polangui Municipal Officials

Position Name Party
Mayor Raymond Adrian E. Salceda ♯ NUP
Vice Mayor Cherilie L. Mella-Sampal + NUP
Councilors Kristel Louise S. Pasia + PROMDI
Mark Thet N. Sabando + NUP
Eugene L. Arrive ‹› PROMDI
Juan Miguel Ricardo S. Salceda + NUP
Noli D. Samlero ‹› NUP
Remgildo C. Gonzales, Jr. ‹› PROMDI
Jose O. Villar, Jr. ‹› NUP
Edna R. Siguenza + PROMDI
Ex Officio Municipal Council Members
ABC President Bernie S. Broncano (Gamot) Nonpartisan
SK Federation President John Joseph G. Villar (Matacon) Nonpartisan

Legend

  1. A + indicates that the official is elected for the first term
  2. A ♯ indicates that the official is re-elected to a higher position
  3. A ‹› indicates that the official is re-elected to the same position

Past Municipal Administrators

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Spanish regime (1750–1899) Inclusive years Capitan municipal 1750–1752 Domingo dela Sarsa 1752–1753 Diego Langcauon 1753–1754 Antonio Santa Maria 1754–1755 Diego Bananakaw 1755–1756 Pantaleon dela Vinbria 1756–1757 Laureano Pangpaguon 1757–1758 Manuel Pimentel 1758–1760 Santiago Florencio 1760–1761 Jose Eusebio 1761–1762 Narciso delos Martires 1762–1763 Mariano Josorio 1763–1764 Diego San Agustin 1764–1765 Francisco Pasion 1765–1766 Narciso delos Martires 1766–1767 Agustin Dayauon 1767–1768 Pedro Magatas 1768–1769 Ignacio Duran 1769–1770 Miguel Josorio 1770–1771 Pedro Pasion 1771–1772 Agustin Dayauon 1772–1773 Pedro Magatas 1773–1775 Santiago Damas 1775–1802 None 1802–1803 Vicente Santo Domingo 1803–1804 Agustin San Pascual 1804–1805 Antonio San Pascual 1805–1806 Bernabe S. Buenaventura 1806–1807 Tomas Eleazar 1807–1808 Damaso de Valencia 1808-1808 Agustin San Pascual 1809–1810 Fernando Almazan 1810–1811 Fernando dela Cruz 1811–1812 Agustin San Pascual 1812–1813 Francisco S. Agustin 1813–1814 Rosendo dela Cruz 1814–1815 Remegio San Agustin 1815–1816 Estanislao Perez 1816–1817 Antonio Duran 1817–1818 Nicolas Bibiano 1818–1819 Jose Duran 1819–1820 Estanislao Perez 1820–1821 Manuel San Antonio 1821–1822 Pablo delos Angeles 1822–1823 Nicolas Perez 1823–1824 Salvador dela Soledad 1824–1825 Antonio Duran 1825–1826 Margarito Buenaventura 1826–1827 Agustin San Pascual 1827–1828 Pascual Mariano 1828–1829 Jose Pasion 1829–1830 Antonio Marcelo 1830–1831 Margarito Buenaventura 1831–1832 Francisco S. Nicolas 1832–1833 Austero Tadio 1833–1834 Gregorio del Castillo 1834–1835 Manuel S. Agustin 1835–1836 Miguel San Mateo 1836–1837 Miguel Santa Isabel 1837–1838 Miguel Santa Ana 1838–1839 Martin Victoria 1839–1840 Manuel Acasio 1840–1841 Jose Torres 1841–1842 Margarito Buenaventura 1842–1843 Pedro Nolasco 1843–1844 Pascual Borromeo 1844–1845 Juan dela Cruz 1845–1846 Lorenzo Roque 1846–1847 Jose Espinas 1847–1848 Juan Eusebio 1848–1849 Felizardo Florin 1849–1850 Vicente dela Cruz 1850–1851 Camilo Mella Silva 1851–1852 Jose Sale Duran 1852–1853 Francisco Florin Padie 1853–1854 Antonio Sabido Abad 1854–1855 Vicente Perez Santanez 1855–1856 Juan Duran 1856–1857 Gregorio Imperial 1857–1858 Sacramento Salvo 1858–1859 Tranquilino Hernandez 1859–1860 Bartolome Sarte 1860–1861 Gabriel Salaber 1861–1862 Pedro Sadia 1862–1863 Pedro Sabater 1863–1865 Teodoro Salvo 1865–1866 Antonio Lluc 1866–1867 Anastacio Lluc 1867–1869 Abraham Isaac 1869–1871 Valeriano Sarte Duran 1871–1873 Pablo Santor 1873–1877 Policarpio Del Valle 1877–1879 Nicomedes Sale Duran 1879–1881 Austero Sapalicio 1881–1885 Luis Duran 1885–1887 Pascual Salegumba 1887–1890 Margarito Sadueste 1890–1892 Valentin Saba 1892–1895 Juan Sadueste 1895–1899 Agaton Saba 1899–1901 Macario Samson American rule (1901–1941) Inclusive years Municipal president 1901–1902 Clemente Sarte (Acting Chief Executive) Lorenzo Duran (1st Municipal President) 1902–1904 Procopio Arbo 1904–1906 Clemente Sarte 1906–1908 Juan Florin 1908–1911 Ruperto Carreon 1911–1913 Juan Sarte 1913–1916 Rufino Tuanqui 1916–1919 Quirico Duran 1919–1928 Juan Florin 1928–1931 Ruperto Carreon 1931–1933 Gregorio Ante 1934–1935 Ruperto Carreon 1935–1941 Crisostomo Silo Japanese occupation (1941–1947) Inclusive years Municipal Mayor 1941–1944 Cipriano L. Saunar (Vice Mayor of the defunct Commonwealth government, was appointed mayor by the Japanese government) 1944–1947 Manuel A. Samson, Sr. Post-war period (1947-date) Inclusive years Municipal Mayor Municipal Vice Mayor SK Federation President ABC President Remarks 1947–1960 Jesus S. Salalima 1960–1964 Conrado A. Sabater 1964–1968 Mariano Sapalicio 1968–1981 Conrado A. Sabater Conrado A. Sabater was only Presiding Officer from 1976 to 1981 1981–1986 Irineo T. Sales, Jr. 1986–1987 Romeo Gonzales Honesto S. Borja 1987–1988 Honesto S. Borja Honesto S. Borja took the place as Municipal Mayor after the death of then incumbent Mayor Romeo Gonzales. 1988–1998 Rafael A. Lo Jesus S. Salceda, Sr. 1998–2001 Brett Joseph B. Salalima Norberto S. Sabaybay 2001–2010 Jesus S. Salceda, Sr. Brando M. Sael (2001–2004) Renato S. Borja (2004–2010) Shayne T. Samaniego (2002–2007) Josue L. Del Villar (2007–2010) Jose A. Zamora (2004–2007) Lito S. Ret (2007–2010) 2010–2019 Cherilie M. Sampal Jesus S. Salceda, Jr. (2010–2013) Raul G. Lim (2013–2016) Herbert S. Borja (2016–2019) Patricia Anne R. Magistrado (2010–2013) William H. Buendia, Sr. (2010–2013) Lito S. Ret (2013–2014) Raymond Adrian F. Salceda (2014–2016) Cherilie M. Sampal was the first female municipal mayor and sixth in Albay (next to Agnes P. Dycoco of Libon, Cielo Krisel L. Luistro of Tabaco City, Linda P. Gonzales of Ligao City, Imelda C. Roces and Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal of Legazpi City) 2019–2022 Andy A. Mariscotes Restituto S. Fernandez, Jr. (2019–2022) John Joseph G. Villar (2018–present) Raymond Adrian F. Salceda (2016–2022)

Awards and recognitions

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Year Award Level Award-giving body
2021 Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) Most Outstanding LGU[54][55] Provincial Provincial Government of Albay
2021 Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) 2nd Most Outstanding Barangay (Brgy. Maysua)[55] Provincial Provincial Government of Albay
2021 Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) Most Outstanding Municipal Agricultural Officer (Alfredo Mariscotes Jr.)[55] Provincial Provincial Government of Albay
2019 2019 Seal of Good Local Governance[56] National Department of the Interior and Local Government
2019 2019 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping[57] National Department of the Interior and Local Government
2018 2018 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping[58] National Department of the Interior and Local Government
2017 2017 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping[59] National Department of the Interior and Local Government
2016 Best LGU Rabies Program Implementer[60] National Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry
2014 Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Award (APRAA) Hall of Fame[61] National Department of Agriculture
2012 Most Outstanding Kadunong Award for Best Practices in Education[62] Provincial Provincial Government of Albay

Notable personalities

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Local

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