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Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Past Mayor
Past Mayor
SPANISH REGIME | |
|---|---|
1873 | Martin Sibal |
1873 | Feliciano Cauguiran – Capitan |
1874 | Marciano Cadiang |
1875 | Lorenzo Lugtu |
1876 | Rafael Maristela |
1877 | Feliciano Cauguiran |
1878 | Jose Sibal (Capitan Sisip) |
1879 | Rafael Maristela |
1880 | Antonio Macale |
1881 | Martin Sibal |
1882 | Simeon Dayrit |
1883 | Paulino Vergara |
1884 | Cezario Sibal |
1885 | Andres Macale |
1886 | Juan Dayrit |
1887 | Flaviano Sibal |
1888 | Andres Macale |
1889 | Felix Dela Cruz |
1890 | Flaviano Sibal |
1891 | Jose Sibal (Capitan Sisip) |
1892 | Paulino Vergara |
1893 | Andres Macale |
1894 | Juan Dayrit |
1895 | Pablo Rivera |
AMERICAN REGIME | |
1900 – 1901 | Pablo Lagman- President |
Laurencio Campo – Vice President | |
1902 – 1903 | Pedro Sibal |
1903 – 1906 | Leon Sibal |
Basilio Delos Santos | |
L907 – l908 | Ricardo Costosa |
Felix Austria | |
1909 – 1912 | Saturnino Lumboy |
Canuto Sibal | |
1916 – 1919 | Alberto Punsalang |
Sebastian Tobias | |
1922 – 1925 | Guillermo Delos Santos |
Basilio Maristela | |
1926 – 1928 | Cenon Dela Cruz |
Bernardo De Leon | |
1928 – 1931 | Alberto Punsalang |
Abelardo Sibal | |
1931 – 1934 | Cenon Dela Cruz |
Gabriel Cayanan | |
1934 – 1937 | Abelardo Sibal |
Fernando Diaz | |
1937 – 1940 | Marcelo Sibal |
Arsenio Sibal | |
1940 – 1941 | Alberto Punsalang |
Emiterio Sibal | |
JAPANESE REGIME | |
1942 – 1943 | Fernando Diaz |
1945 | Emiterio Sibal |
1945 – April 8 | Sinforoso S. Lumboy |
1948 – January 8 | Sinforoso S. Lumboy |
1951 – 1953 | Mayor – Enrique S. Sison |
1955-1959 | Mayor – Enrique S. Sison |
1959- 1963 | Mayor – Enrique S. Sison |
1963 – 1967 | Mayor – Pedro D. Mendiola |
1967 – 1971 | Mayor – Pedro D. Mendiola |
1971 – Sept. 1972 | Mayor – Pedro D. Mendiola |
1972 – 1980 | Mayor – Godofredo Tolosa |
1980 – 1981 | Mayor – Ceferino Dela Cruz |
1981 – 1986 | Mayor – Ricardo Ignacio |
1986 – 1988 | Mayor – Leonardo E. Soriano |
1988 – 1992 | Mayor – Leonardo E. Soriano |
1998 – 2000 | Mayor – Florante C. Cojuangco |
2001 -2004 | Mayor – Leonardo C. Anunciacion |
2004 – 2007 | Mayor – Florante C. Cojunagco |
2007 – 2013 | Mayor – Leonardo C. Anunciacion |
2013 – 2022 | Mayor – Jose Antonio T. Feliciano |
Inventory of Cultural Property
Inventory of Cultural Property
2018 INVENTORY OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
MAN-MADE (HISTORICAL)
| NAME OF PROPERTY | HISTORY | LOCATION |
| ONISHI PEACE SHRINE | Onishi Peace Shrine is a legacy of the Japanese regime left behind after World War II. The Shrine serves as a memorial to the Japanese and American Soldiers who have fallen during the WWII. The tunnel, on the other hand, was once the headquarters of Vice Admiral Takijiro Onishi, thr originator of the Kamikaze (divine wind) or the suicide air attacks. | Sitio Sampaloc, Brgy. San Nicolas |
| BUROG CAVE | BUROG is a Pampango word meaning “holes”. Stories were told how the invading Japanese forces used these tunnels and caves in the Burog Mountain Ranges to protect themselves from surrounding enemy fire; hence, the work “PEMURUG” or “Fire upon and create an array of holes | Sitio Burog, Brgy. Sto. Nino |
| LUCOT CAVE | Different sets of stories have been circulating about the existence of these strange-looking holes, just below the edge of a hill in Sitio Mataba. Aeta tribesmen believe they were man-made during the WWII era for the Japanese to take refuge in. Some older settlers claim them to be naturally done with the help of diverted river water to its entrances. Man-made or not, the Lucot Caves provide for a jaw-dropping backdrop along the Lucot River, where one can jump into a pool of cold, refreshing water. | Sitio Mataba, Brgy. Sto. Nino |
| PARUA RIVER DEFENSE LINE | November 11, 1899, forces led by Gen. F. Makabulos & Gen. S. Aquino fought against American Forces | Brgy. Lourdes |
| PRES. E. AGUINALDO’s REVOLUTIONARY GOV’T | Bamban as temporary headquarters of Gen. Aguinaldo (June 6, 1899) | In front of Municipal Library |
| THE BATTLE OF BAMBAN CONCEPCION ROAD (MARKER) | ||
| LIBERATION OF BAMBAN (MARKER) | Japanese Occupation Period | Poblacion |
| BAMBAN AIRFIELD PEACE MEMORIAL SHRINE | Virgen delos Remedios | |
| JAPANESE BUNKERS RESTORATION (Marker) | Served as underground shelter (1941-1945) | Virgen delos Remedios |
| (Mr. Arellano’s Farm) | ||
| 21st DIVISION PHILIPPINE ARMY (PA) MARKER | Brgy. Lourdes (near steel bridge) | |
| WW II PEACE MEMORIAL SHRINE | Brgy. Lourdes in front of Elementary School | |
| NORTH LUZON FORCE (Delay Pt.#5) Marker | Brgy. Lourdes in front of Elementary School | |
| ADMIRAL OHNISHI TUNNEL (Marker) | Served as residence of Adm. Ohnishi, founder of Kamikaze (1944-45) | Rolling Hills, San Nicolas |
| BATTLE OF BAMBAN HILLS MARKER | Served as First Line of Defense (JAP) | Grotto Hills, Brgy. Lourdes |
| TAKAYAMA DETACHMENT MONUMENT & MARKER | (1944-1945) Hoshino Defense Battalion Okamote Defense Battalion | Sitio Panaisan, Brgy. San Nicolas |
| THRALL HILL (Marker) | In memory of Norman Thrall US Army who died here | Sitio Panaisan, Bry. San Nicolas |
| STOUT HILL 500 TUNNEL (Marker) | Used by Japanese defenders as headquarters under Gen. Iwanaka and Tominaga | Brgy. Lourdes |
| STOUT HILL MARKER | In memory of Major Stout, US Army | Brgy. Lourdes |
| LAPE-LIGAYA HILL (Marker) | Sitio Bilo, Lourdes | |
| CENTRAL AZUCARERA de BAMBAN (Markers at Mansion House, Club House and main ruins) | Served as residence of Spanish and Japanese Officials | Brgy. Lourdes |
| JAPANESE KEBU GROUP MEMORIAL SHRINE | Last stand position at Sacobia Area | Sacobia |
| ADM. SIGUMUTO SUICIDE MONUMENT | Death Site | Sitio Mataba |
| JAPANESE NAVAL DEFENSE GROUP MEMORIAL SHRINE | Sitio Burog | |
| JAPANESE OKAMOTO BATTALION MEMORIAL MONUMENT | Lape, Lourdes |
RESIDENCES (MAN MADE)
| BUILT | CURRENT OWNER | LOCATION | |
| DON DOMICIANO TIZON | 1930 | MR. AUGUSTO TIZON | Brgy. San Nicolas |
| DONA LUISA BUENAVENTURA TIZON | MRS. CONCEPCION TIZON | ||
| MRS. ERLINDA MARUTONO | |||
| DAYRIT-SIBAL (HERITAGE HOUSE) | 1-May-01 | MRS. BINIA CANLAS-HERNANDEZ | Brgy. San Roque |
| MR. FELIXBERTO HERNANDEZ | |||
| BUQUIRIN-SORIANO RESIDENCE | 1952 | DR. JEFFREY BUQUIRIN | Brgy. San Roque |
Barangays
Barangays
- Barangay Anupul
- Barangay Banaba
- Barangay Bangcu
- Barangay Culubasa
- Barangay Dela Cruz
- Barangay La Paz
- Barangay Lourdes
- Barangay Malonzo
- Barangay San Nicolas
- Barangay San Pedro
- Barangay San Rafael
- Barangay San Roque
- Barangay San Vicente
- Barangay Santo Niño
- Barangay Virgen de los Remedios
Municipal Profile
Municipal Profile
Origin of Bamban
The municipality of Bamban, established during the Spanish regime, was originally founded out of a vast jungle inhabited by mixed settlers comprising of the aborigines or Negritos, the ~Lambal Aetas, and the Christian native immigrants from Pampanga and the Tagalog provinces. As early as 1700, the Agustinian Missionaries from Mabalacat, Pampanga came to spread the Roman Catholic faith and later on to civilize the natives. On August 16, 1876, the ecclesiastical authorities officially established the “Mjssion de Pueblos.” The Augustinian recollects or Orden Recoletos de San Agustin was in charged of the Mission. The Missionaries were supported by the Spanish Government in 1800, the Mission or Settlement was accorded an official recognition by the Spanish Govemment and was given the name of the town “Bamban” which was derived from an aquatic plant found abundant in the fertile valleys. Bamban was formerly a part of the jurisdiction of Pampanga with Villa de Bacolor as its capital. With the creation of the Province of Tarlac in 1894, Bamban was separated from its mother province of Pampanga and was made a part of Tarlac province.
Bamban played a historical role during the Filipino- Spanish and later on Filipino-American revolutions when on June 6, 1899 was proclaimed the revolutionary capital of the Philippines by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. In recognition of this historical event, the local legislative body, the Sangguniang Bayan passed Special Ordinance No. 1, series of 1999 declaring June 6 as Bamban Day.
Geographical Location and Boundaries
Bamban is a second class municipality and is one among the 17 municipalities comprising the province of Tarlac. The provincial government has classified it as a medium town. It is the southernmost town of the province. It is about 100 kilometers north of Manila and 32 kilometers away from the capital of Tarlac. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Capas, Concepcion on the east, Mabalacat town on the south and Botolan, Zambales on the west. Bamban’s boundary with Mabalacat, Pampanga is the Sacobia River, a major channel for lahar or pyroclastic flowing from the slopes of Mt. Pinatubo.
Topography and Land Area
The municipality of Bamban covers an area of approximately 39,090 hectares or 39.09 square kilometers, spread unevenly among its 15 barangays.
The four largest barangays in terms of land area are Anupul, San Nicolas, Sto. Nino and San Vicente which combine for a total area of about 22,572. The remaining area comprises the 11 barangays, the smallest of which is Barangay La Paz with barely 1% of the total land area.
With the release recently of CADT titles which comprised the Sacobia Development Authority (SDA) the entire Sacobia valley which includes the land areas of barangays San Vicente, Sto. Nino and Calumpang is now part of the political and territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of Bamban, notwithstanding the boundary dispute between the municipality of Bamban and Mabalacat. Also within the territorial jurisdiction of Bamban are Zone F and Zone C which are reverted areas returned to the Philippines after the expiration of the RP-US Military Bases Agreement of 1947.
History of Bamban
History of Bamban
Bamban is located at the southernmost part of Tarlac Province. On the north, it is bounded by the municipality of Capas, Tarlac, and on the south, by the municipality of Mabalacat, Pampanga. The Parua River, popularly known as Bamban River, separates Bamban from Mabalacat. Toward the east lies the municipality of Concepcion, Tarlac. On the western side, the terrain is rugged due to rolling hills and mountains bordering the municipality of Botolan, Zambales. The wide tract of flat lands on the eastern side is suited to agriculture. This is where many of Bamban’s are engaged in farming.
Historical records states that the early inhabitants of the settlement, which was to become Pueblo de Bamban, were the Aetas or Negritos and Zambals.
Later, other settlers came from Pampanga and other neighboring provinces. Those settlers found the place with plants of mabamboa or bambania growing abundantly along the riverbanks. The place was called cabambanan or mabamban but later on it was simply called bamban.
At present, the Kapampangans composed approximately 90% of Bamban’s population. The remaining 10% composed of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Pangasinenses and Zambals. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion which is about 85% while the rest are Iglesia ni Cristo, Methodists, Baptists and other evangelical groups. The presence of those religious sects attests that its people are religious. Farming is the main occupation of the residents who live at the eastern part of the town. Among the professionals, the teachers are the greatest in number, drivers of passenger jeepneys and tricycles ranked second. The rest offers personal services such as the carpenters, barbers, beautician, masons and other construction workers.
Bamban is endowed by the Divine Providence with rolling hills and gorgeous mountains of San Vicente, Sto. Nino and San Nicolas. The Sacobia Lake in barangay Sto Nino was a result of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991. Another interesting spot to see is the waterfalls at Sitio Malasa. Some Japanese tunnels still exist on the mountains of barangay San Nicolas. There are also man-made wonders in Bamban that include the Wonderland Resort at barangay Anupul, the grottos of our Lady of Lourdes in barangaysLourdesand sitio Magurul Gurul, and the concrete suspension bridge at the southernmost part of Bamban.
BAMBAN BEFORE WORLD WAR II
Life in Bamban before the outbreak of the war was simple. Majority of the people lived in small houses made of bamboos, nipa or cogon, sawali and other local materials available in the community. There were few big houses owned by wealthy hacinderos and professionals, yet, their number is few. Today, most of these ancestral houses no longer exist, including the house of Don Jesus Feliciano – a wealthy landlord, located few meters from the railroad station at barangay San Nicolas. The old house of Atty. Benjamin Gacioco located across the old sugar central was also dismantled right after the Liberation Period. Another one that no longer exists is the house of Dr. Potricio S. Santos, grandfather of Vilma, a multi –awarded actress turned politician.
During those periods, calesas, calising and carts were the usual type of transportation. Very few had family cars like the Felicianos, Santos and Gosiocos. Other rich families owned calising, which were drawn by horses. Now, Bamban is found with tricycles and passenger jeepneys, instead, of the calesas and calising.
Long before the war, the rural folks in this community practiced bayanihan. Farmers helped one another in preparing their rice fields during planting and harvesting seasons. To make their work easier and faster, the community folks practiced the sugo. But because of the invention of modern machineries such as the threshing machines, tractors, and bulldozers, the practice among the farmers is rarely observed nowadays.
The farmers in Bamban traditionally practiced the lasac dalungdong after a bountiful harvest. This is a way of showing their gratitude to God for the blessing they received at harvest time. Barrio folks come to partake sumptuous food made available for everyone. Today, the lasac dalungdung festivity held in rice fields or farms is gone; instead, parties are held in resorts or restaurants.
Another traditional practice in Bamban is the Santa Cruzan held in May. The tradition is the procession of beautiful maidens and gentlemen during the evening that parade along the streets of the town beginning May 15 until the end of the month. Naturally, the burden of inviting beautiful ladies from the neighboring barrios or towns plus, the preparation of supper would entail much expense on the part of the host; thus, is perhaps the reason why the Santa Cruzan has become scarce this day.
Again before the war, lively music during parties, anniversaries and other special occasions had to be provided by rondalla players. But now, videokes and other electronic musical devices are being used instead. This is one reason why there are few surviving rondalla players these days in Bamban.
THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION
With the coming of the Japanese Imperial Army in Bamban, many of its civilian residents suffered untold hardships and brutalities. The Japanese army occupied the sugar central as their garrison or detention camp. Innocent civilians were brutally tortured on mere suspicion of being members of the guerilla movement.
To propagate Japanese language and culture, schools were opened. The teaching of Nippongo as a subject was compulsory and the children were forced to study it. During this regime, the Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (Society for Service to the New Philippines), popularly known as KALIBAPI, was utilized by the Japanese invaders to gain the cooperation and goodwill of the civilians. But despite this Japanese propaganda, many cabalens joined the guerrilla USAFFE or Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban Sa Hapon). Several resistance units were organized me and one of them was USAFFE guerilla under Capt. Bruce, an American soldier. Squadron #45 of the Hukbalahap movement was under Apung Nasiong Gamboa alias Commander Luna.
THE LIBERATION PERIOD
Perhaps, Bamban was the only town in Central Luzon, which suffered most when the American forces came to liberate the Philippines. The whole poblacion of the municipality was devastated when US fighter planes bombed the houses, the school buildings and the public market. There were no civilian casualties because the residents had evacuated to the far-flung barrios.
Not long after, the people returned to the poblacion to rehabilitate the community. They had to rebuild their dwelling places out of salvage materials. Peaceful living must continue after the war.
POST-LIBERATION PERIOD
Soon after the war, some remarkable changes took place in the town. Political set up was reorganized and schools were reopened. Big houses made of strong materials were erected in the pablacions and few “barong-barong” constructed out of salvaged materials remained for a few more years.
Five (5) additional barrios were added to the ten (10) existing barrios of the town. The newly created barrios were Lourdes, San Pedro, Sto Nino, San Rafael and San Vicente. The highest official of the barrio was no longer addressed tiniente but capitan.
During pre-war days and up to early Liberation Period, there were no high schools in Bamban. In 1949, Atty. Igmedio Bolus created the Bamban Institute, which however, did not operate long. In 1957, another private high school, the Holy Infant Jesus Academy, established by a certain Mr. Gaviola came into operation. Later on, the administration was transferred to the Dominican Sisters. The institution was subsequently renamed Sto.Nino Academy up to the present time.
In 1966, a public high school came into existence. It was named San Roque Experimental High School. Two years later, it was renamed San Roque Rural High School. It is known now as San Roque High School.
THE MARTIAL LAW YEARS
When the late Pres. Marcos proclaimed Martial Law, notable changes took place in Bamban. In the political arena for instance, there was a sudden change in leadership in the Municipal Government when the incumbent Mayor was detained in Camp Crame, Quezon City. His vice-mayor, a former employee of Clark Air Force Base, took over the reins of government. He served well his constituents despite the difficulties of Martial Law. In 1978, the incumbent mayor was replaced by a political choice of the political party in power. However, the designated mayor died after serving less than two years in office.
Hence, his vice-mayor, also a party choice, succeeded him.
LIFE AFTER MT. PINATUBO ERUPTION
When Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, the physical environment, population and livelihood of the people changed as an aftermath of the calamity. Ash falls and lahar devastated many houses, schools, farms, bridges and roads. Three barangays, namely: San Pedro, Malonzo and Bangcu were totally covered with lahar. Portions of barangays Lourdes, Banaba, La Paz, Dela Cruz and Culabasa were also covered by lahar. As a result of the calamity, two resettlement areas, Dapdap and Mainang Resettlement Centers, were made to help the displaced residents of the town. In Dapdap Resettlement alone, more than 3,000 families were resettled. Other victims of Mt. Pinatubo eruption stayed in the villages of Rolling Hills, Sampaloc, Panaisan, Pandan, Pag-asa, Magurol-gurol and Mano.
In Dapdap Resettlement area, permanent buildings for public elementary and secondary schools were constructed to accommodate children of school age. These schools are still in operation. In Mainang Resettlement Center, the government also constructed public elementary school buildings.
Many people lost jobs when the Americans abandoned Clark Air Base. Hundreds of rice and sugarcane fields became unproductive because they were covered with lahar. Under this situation, many people suffered hardships in their daily living.
After a few years, Clark Air Base was re-opened by the Philippine government that helped the people of Bamban to work for their living. The re-opening included the establishment of local manufacturing industries and duty free shops operated by the Clark Development Corporation (CDC). Similarly, the Clark Airport became the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. These opportunities helped jobless Bambanenses to be employed; skilled and non-skilled and professionals were given the opportunity to earn a living inside the former military base.
Similarly, farmers became busy in their farms. With this turning of events, normal living ushered in.
Community Outreach Program
Community Outreach Program
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ROUTINE VACCINES para sa mga BABIES
ROUTINE VACCINES para sa mga BABIES
Isang malusog na umaga po sa inyong lahat! Momshies, nabakunahan na ba ang mga babies natin?👶🏽💕
Huwag po natin kalimutan ang mga ROUTINE VACCINES para sa mga BABIES natin. Hangad po natin na maprotektahan po natin sila laban sa mga sakit. Narito ang ilang paalala na dapat tandaan…
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