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Legislative Districts Of Ilocos Sur
The legislative districts of Ilocos Sur are the representations of the province of Ilocos Sur in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts. Abra last formed part of the province's representation in 1919. The first district of Ilocos Sur is among the original representative districts from 1907 which has never changed in territorial coverage, along with Albay's first, Ilocos Norte's first and second, and Iloilo's first districts. History Ilocos Sur, which at the time included the sub-province of Abra, was initially divided in 1907 into three representative districts. Abra was last represented as part of the province's now-defunct third district in 1919, after its re-establishment as a regular province on March 10, 1917 by virtue of Act No. 2683 warranted its separate representation, thereby reducing Ilocos Sur to tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Districts Of Ilocos Sur
The legislative districts of Ilocos Sur are the representations of the province of Ilocos Sur in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts. Abra last formed part of the province's representation in 1919. The first district of Ilocos Sur is among the original representative districts from 1907 which has never changed in territorial coverage, along with Albay's first, Ilocos Norte's first and second, and Iloilo's first districts. History Ilocos Sur, which at the time included the sub-province of Abra, was initially divided in 1907 into three representative districts. Abra was last represented as part of the province's now-defunct third district in 1919, after its re-establishment as a regular province on March 10, 1917 by virtue of Act No. 2683 warranted its separate representation, thereby reducing Ilocos Sur to tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Province
Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bontoc. Mountain Province was formerly referred to as ''Mountain'' in some foreign references. The name is usually shortened by locals to ''Mt. Province''. The province was named so for being in the Cordillera Central mountain range found in the upper realms of Luzon island. Mountain Province was also the name of the historical province that included most of the current Cordillera provinces. This old province was established by the Philippine Commission in 1908, and was later split in 1966 into Mountain Province, Benguet, Kalinga-Apayao and Ifugao. The province is also known for its mummy caves, which contain naturally mummified bodies, and for its hanging coffins. History Spanish period The area of the Cordillera mountains proved difficult to control by the Spaniards. During the long Spanish rule, not much was done to bring the province under con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interim Batasang Pambansa
The Interim Batasang Pambansa (English: Interim National Assembly) was the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines from its inauguration on June 12, 1978 to June 5, 1984. It served as a transitional legislative body mandated by the 1973 Constitution as the Philippines shifted from a presidential to a semi-presidential form of government. Sessions * First Regular Session: June 12, 1978 – June 6, 1979 * Second Regular Session: July 23, 1979 – June 11, 1980 * Third Regular Session: July 28, 1980 – April 28, 1981 * Fourth Regular Session: July 27, 1981 – June 1, 1982 * Fifth Regular Session: July 26, 1982 – April 14, 1983 * Sixth Regular Session: July 25, 1983 – June 5, 1984 Leadership * President/Prime Minister ::Ferdinand E. Marcos ( KBL) * First Lady :: Imelda R. Marcos ( KBL, Minister of Human Settlements/Region IV-A) * Prime Minister :: Cesar E.A. Virata ( KBL, Minister of Finance/Region IV-B), ''elected June 30, 1981'' * Deputy Prime Minister :: Cesar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative District Of Mountain Province
The legislative districts of Mountain Province are the representations of Mountain Province in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its lone congressional district. The present-day provinces of Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao and Kalinga, as well as the highly urbanized city of Baguio, formed part of the old (pre-division) Mountain Province's representation until 1969. Since 1969, the representation of Mountain Province has been confined only to the limits of the former sub-province of Bontoc. History As the undivided Mountain Province (1908–1966) Initially being excluded from representation in the lower house of the Philippine Legislature in 1907, the then non-Christian-majority areas of the Philippines — which included the undivided Mountain Province — were finally extended legislative representation with the passage of the Philippine Autonomy Act in 1916 by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Cervantes, officially the Municipality of Cervantes ( ilo, Ili ti Cervantes; fil, Bayan ng Cervantes), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,449 people. The municipality is officially the Summer Capital of Ilocos Sur. It has a relatively cooler climate than most of lowland Ilocos Sur due to its geographical location and proximity to Mountain Province and Benguet. The municipality is home to the Bessang Pass Natural Monument. Etymology How it got the name is not known or documented but it is believed that it was named after the famous poet Miguel de Cervantes. But the town's history was tied to the poet's name and the people living on the town adopted it as their own official name. History The earliest known historical document about Cervantes was that, it started as a small Igorot Village known as “Mantamang”, an Igorot word meaning “to look over”. Igorot traders and Chinese mer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Emilio, Ilocos Sur
San Emilio, officially the Municipality of San Emilio ( ilo, Ili ti San Emilio; fil, Bayan ng San Emilio), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,206 people. Geography Barangays San Emilio is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. * Cabaroan (Poblacion) * Kalumsing * Lancuas * Matibuey * Paltoc * San Miliano * Sibsibbu * Tiagan Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, San Emilio had a population of 7,206. The population density was . Economy Government San Emilio, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur Ilocos Sur, officially the Province of Ilocos Sur ( ilo, Probinsia ti Ilocos Sur; tl, Lalawigan ng Ilocos Sur), is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregorio Del Pilar, Ilocos Sur
Gregorio del Pilar, officially the Municipality of Gregorio del Pilar ( ilo, Ili ti Gregorio del Pilar; tl, Bayan ng Gregorio del Pilar) is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,472 people. Formerly named Concepcion (in honor of its patron saint, ''Nuestra Senora de Concepcion''), it was renamed after general Gregorio del Pilar by virtue of Republic Act No. 1246 on June 10, 1955, sponsored by Congressman Ricardo Gacula. The municipality was the site of the Battle of Tirad Pass where General del Pilar fought to the death against the Americans. Etymology The town got its name after general Gregorio del Pilar. History Battle of Tirad Pass On December 2, 1899, American forces, mostly of the 33rd Volunteer Infantry Regiment under Major Peyton C. March, prepared for an assault of the Filipino forces fortification under the Command of General Gregorio del Pilar. On the narrow trail of Tirad Pass, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quirino, Ilocos Sur
Quirino, officially the Municipality of Quirino ( ilo, Ili ti Quirino; fil, Bayan ng Quirino), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,306 people. Formerly known as Angaki (also spelled Angkaki in some sources), the municipality was renamed in June 1964 to Quirino in honor of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocos Sur native who served as the sixth President of the Philippines. Geography Barangays Quirino is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. * Banoen * Cayus * Lamag (formerly Tubtuba) * Legleg (Poblacion) * Malideg * Namitpit * Patiacan * Patungcaleo (formerly Lamag) * Suagayan Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Quirino had a population of 9,306. The population density was . Economy Government Quirino, belonging to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suyo, Ilocos Sur
Suyo, officially the Municipality of Suyo ( ilo, Ili ti Suyo; fil, Bayan ng Suyo), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,766 people. Suyo is from the provincial capital Vigan and from Manila. Geography Barangays Suyo is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Kagawad, Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. * Baringcucurong * Cabugao * Man-atong * Patoc-ao * Poblacion (Kimpusa) * Suyo Proper * Urzadan * Uso Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Suyo had a population of 10,766. The population density was . Economy Government Suyo, belonging to the Legislative districts of Ilocos Sur, second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugpon
Sugpon, officially the Municipality of Sugpon ( ilo, Ili ti Sugpon; fil, Bayan ng Sugpon), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,930 people. Geography Barangays Sugpon is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Kagawad, Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. * Balbalayang (Poblacion) * Banga * Caoayan * Danac * Licungan (Cullang) * Pangotan Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Sugpon had a population of 4,930. The population density was . Economy Government Sugpon, belonging to the Legislative districts of Ilocos Sur, second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigay, Ilocos Sur
Sigay, officially the Municipality of Sigay ( ilo, Ili ti Sigay; fil, Bayan ng Sigay), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,552 people. History Natives of the town claim that Sigay is as old as any other place in the province founded during the Spanish regime. But written records are yet to be found regarding its history. Oral tradition, however, has it that the name of the town originated from the ilocano term for fish trap, "sigay". The legend goes that, in the older times, Lake Ban-ao in Barangay Mabileg was once the village's most valuable source of fish. Around the area, one of the better-known fish species, the mudfish, apparently - in a fish trap, and brought the fish to the market. A Spaniard came along and asked where she got the fish. thinking that the stranger was asking about the gear she caught the fish with, she answered, "Sigay". It was by this incidence that the town started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alilem
Alilem, officially the Municipality of Alilem ( ilo, Ili ti Alilem; fil, Bayan ng Alilem), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,361 people. Etymology Long before the Spanish colonizers landed on the Philippine shores, there were already natives living in this place. These people live in huts built on the hillsides located at the northern and eastern parts of the valley. This was so because the present valley was then the course of the Bakun River. For many years, the natives lived simply but peacefully. Such peaceful life did not last forever for it was soon disturbed by an unusual and fearful occurrence in the people's environment. It all started with the continuous heavy downpour or “LEMLEM” in the native dialect. This “lemlem” caused the Bakun River to swell to an extraordinary size and overflow its banks. In the middle part of the river, there was a big “ALICONO” or wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
