Camiling, officially the Municipality of Camiling, ( pag, Baley na Camiling; ilo, Ili ti Camiling; tl, Bayan ng Camiling) is a 1st class municipality in the

province A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or sovereign state, state. The term derives from the ancient Roman ''Roman province, provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire ...

Tarlac Tarlac, officially the Province of Tarlac ( pam, Lalawigan ning Tarlac; pag, Luyag/Probinsia na Tarlac; ilo, Probinsia ti Tarlac; tgl, Lalawigan ng Tarlac; ), is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. It ...

in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 87,319 people. Camiling is one of the fastest-growing towns of Tarlac when it comes to income and economy. It is also considered one of the richest when it comes to cultural heritage in the entire province. The town is also dubbed to be the ''"Old Lady in the Northwestern province of Tarlac"'' because it is one of the oldest municipality created by the Spanish government under the province of Pangasinan where it previously included the former barrio of Mayantoc, San Clemente, and Santa Ignacia. The municipality also features cultural antiquity such as its churches, ancestral houses, and ruins. However, the baroque church of Camiling has yet to be restored after 20 years since a fire burned its interior. The inside of the church, one of the only two Spanish churches left in Tarlac, has become a cesspool for human waste, while the facade (front) and buttresses (side supports) have been occupied by business establishments. One buttress has been converted by a business store into a toilet. Heritage advocates and Camiling locals have been campaigning for the restoration of the church after the reports came out in March 2018. Camiling is the major municipality in north-western Tarlac. It is the commercial center of an area composed of about eight towns, and borders the province of Pangasinan. It is the gateway to central and western Pangasinan through the

Romulo Highway The Romulo Highway or Tarlac–Pangasinan Road, (formerly National Highway 13) is a major highway in the Philippines that connects the provinces of Tarlac and Pangasinan. The highway is named after Filipino diplomat, politician, soldier, jour ...

(formerly Highway 13). It is also known for its famous "Chicharon Camiling" and its green native rice cake called "Nilubyan".

History

During the classical era, the area used to be lush in tropical rainforest and was used mainly by the local Pangasinense people. When the polity of

Caboloan Caboloan (also spelled ''Kaboloan''; pag, Luyag na Caboloan), referred to Chinese records as Feng-chia-hsi-lan (), was a sovereign pre-colonial Philippine polity located in the fertile Agno River basin and delta, with Binalatongan as the cap ...

was established in 1406, the area was incorporated as part of the kingdom. It was ruled by a series of native huangs (kings/queens), namely,

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, Kamayin, Taymey, and Liyu. Majority of its rulers are unnamed as no document of them were properly recorded. For a short period, an emperor in China became an honorary ruler as well. In 1575, the Chinese pirate

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attacked the polity and declared himself as ruler of the Caboloan realms. The kingdom was eventually abolished in 1576, when the Spanish attacked and ransacked the kingdom's capital of Binalatongan (present-day

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). It was later on incorporated into the Spanish Empire. Early in the 18th century, the community was a

sitio A ''sitio'' (Spanish for "site") in the Philippines is a territorial enclave that forms part of a barangay. Typically rural, a ''sitios location is usually far from the center of the barangay itself and could be its own barangay if its popul ...

Paniqui Paniqui, officially the Municipality of Paniqui ( ilo, Ili ti Paniqui; pag, Baley na Paniqui; tgl, Bayan ng Paniqui), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 103,0 ...

; before and after, Paniqui was also part of

Bayambang Bayambang, officially the Municipality of Bayambang ( pag, Baley na Bayambang; ilo, Ili ti Bayambang; tgl, Bayan ng Bayambang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census it has a popul ...

. The town's name is derived from a tree called '' kamiring'' which at that time grew abundantly in the wilderness and subsequently changed to Camiling. The community was originally a vast area of Cogon growth interposed with thick forestalls areas stretching into the

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mountain ranges. A wide river cut through it. The early inhabitants of the place were the

Aeta The Aeta (Ayta ), Agta, or Dumagat, are collective terms for several Filipino indigenous peoples who live in various parts of the island of Luzon in the Philippines. They are considered to be part of the Negrito ethnic groups and share common ...

s who make a living by gathering fruit from fruit trees, hunting, and fishing. With the coming first of the Pangasinenses and later the

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from the north, the Aetas who used to roam freely in the wilderness obliged themselves to move into the interior. The new settlers first occupied the swampy land, now known as "Cacamilingan" on the right side of the river. In time, these settlers began moving to the left opposite shore because of more frequent disastrous floods. To this new location, the residents therein built a small church with

Saint Michael Michael (; he, מִיכָאֵל, lit=Who is like El od, translit=Mīḵāʾēl; el, Μιχαήλ, translit=Mikhaḗl; la, Michahel; ar, ميخائيل ، مِيكَالَ ، ميكائيل, translit=Mīkāʾīl, Mīkāl, Mīkhāʾīl), also ...

as the patron saint. Camiling became a District Commission from 1834 to 1837 founded by Don Francisco Soriano, the then

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who became the town's first District Commissioner. In 1838, Camiling became an independent town, formally separated from the mother town of Paniqui and with Don Vicente Galsim, as the first

Gobernadorcillo The ''gobernadorcillo'' (, literally "little governor") was a municipal judge or governor in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, who carried out in a town the combined charges or responsibilities of leadership, economic, and judic ...

. Thirty-eight others followed him. Don Jose Sabado, the last to serve under the Spanish regime and the first Presidente Municipal under the Revolutionary Government by Aguinaldo. Camiling was a first-class municipality during the 1970s but was reclassified when the Local Government Code went into effect in the early 1990s. It became again a first-class municipality again on November 20, 2001, by virtue of the Latest Income Class Classification (L.I.C.C.) initiated by the Department of Finance; the Local Government Unit of Camiling was reclassified from a second class municipality to a first-class municipality, having attained an annual income of 50,942,508.51 pesos. In 2008, Camiling's income was more than 72,463,893,00 pesos with average growth of more than 5.164% per year (2001–2008).

Geography

Camiling is north-north-west of

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, and from provincial capital

Tarlac City Tarlac City, officially the City of Tarlac ( pam, Lakanbalen ning Tarlac; pag, Siyudad na Tarlac; ilo, Siudad ti Tarlac; fil, Lungsod ng Tarlac ), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to ...

. It borders San Clemente on the west, Bayambang from the north, Santa Ignacia and Mayantoc to the south and Paniqui and Moncada by the east. Mostly of plain topography but some parts are hilly to mountainous in which the barangays of Papaac, Bacsay, Birbira and Cayasan, to name a few. The deeper part of the mountains can be described as a place where wild animals live, such as deer, Toddy cat (Musang), wild boar (Baboy ramo), Monitor lizard (Bayawak).

Barangays

Camiling is politically subdivided into 61

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s. Camiling has the most barangays in all of the municipalities of Tarlac (the city of Tarlac has 76 barangays). * Anoling 1st * Anoling 2nd * Anoling 3rd * Bacabac * Bacsay * Bancay 1st * Bilad * Birbira * Bobon 1st Casarratan * Bobon 2nd * Bobon Caarosipan * Cabanabaan * Cacamilingan Norte (with Kipping village) * Cacamilingan Sur * Caniag * Carael * Cayaoan * Cayasan * Florida * Lasong * Libueg (with sitio Pugo) * Malacampa (With sitio Cacelestinuan and Sitio Camartinisan) * Manaquem * Manupeg * Marawi * Matubog * Nagrambacan * Nagserialan * Palimbo Proper * Palimbo Caarosipan * Pao 1st * Pao 2nd * Pao 3rd * Papaac * Pindangan 1st * Pindangan 2nd * Pob. A * Pob. B * Pob. C * Pob. D * Pob. E * Pob. F * Pob. G * Pob. H * Pob. I * Pob. J * San Isidro (Bancay 2nd) * Santa Maria * Sawat * Sinilian 1st (with Sitio Cabalaongan and Nangalisan) * Sinilian 2nd (with Sitio Barikir) * Sinilian 3rd (Northern, Bitawa, Centro) * Sinilian Cacalibosuan * Sinulatan 1st * Sinulatan 2nd * Surgui 1st * Surgui 2nd * Surgui 3rd * Tambugan * Telbang * Tuec

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Camiling, Tarlac, was 87,319 people, with a density of .

Language

Many old town's districts are based on the

Pangasinan language Pangasinan (''Pangasinense'') is an Austronesian language, and one of the eight major languages of the Philippines. It is the primary and predominant language of the entire province of Pangasinan and northern Tarlac, on the northern part of Luzo ...

like Anoling, Cayaoan (Bamboo), Libueg, Lasong, Tuec (to nod), Pindangan, Telbang. Others are named after towns of Ilocos where the other settlers originally came from. Hence, Caviganan for Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Cacabugaoan (now Cayaoan) for Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Cabatacan for Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Capaoayan for Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Casarratan for Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. Pangasinense is widely spoken especially on the eastern banks of Camiling river and the northern parts of the town. Camileños of Pangasinense origin are prevalent, especially in the northern and western parts of the town. Being lived by Ilocano settlers, Ilocano is even spoken prevalently.

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as the national language is widely understood and spoken.

Economy

Tourism

Attractions

* The Old St Michael the Archangel Parish Church: A historical building built around the 18th century. It was also the oldest religious structure built in the province of Tarlac. The antique edifice also features the ruins of a Spanish style school which is created for sanctification like the St Michael Parish Church Garden and the St Michael Meditation Sanctuary. This church is also the largest in the entire province. St Michael, the Patron saint of Camiling is said to be miraculous. During the War, He was said to have saved the lives of many Filipinos who suffered at the hands of the Japanese. The old church was declared by the National Historic Commission as a historic site until it was gutted by a fire in 1997. The baroque church has yet to be restored after 20 years since a fire burned its interior. The facade (front) and buttresses (side supports) have been occupied by business establishments. One buttress has been converted by a business store into a toilet. Heritage advocates and Camiling locals have been campaigning for the restoration of the church since March 2018. * Maria Clara Iglesias Independiente: Built after the Philippine revolution by revolutionaries attempting to "Filipinize" the Church. This is the second church built by

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, the first one being in

. * Maria Clara Museum: A part of the mansion where

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lived. Several priceless artifacts belonging to her, immortalized by '' Noli Me Tángere'' as

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and even her late admirer, the Philippine National Hero,

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's old photos is being exhibited on glass. * The New St Michael the Archangel Parish Church: St Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling was built in 2009. With a total floor area of 2,200 square meters, the church features intricately designed stained glass windows depicting, aside from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, the angels. It is adjacent to Camiling's Catholic school. CamilingChurchjf2058 05

* The Old Site of Camiling: Also known as the Old Intramuros of Tarlac. This place showcases the combined ruins of the old St Michael the Archangel Parish Church together with its school extension and convent which burned down in 1997. Camiling,ChurchTarlacjf2135 04

* Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: A parish church that features the Guadalupe title of Blessed Virgin Mary. It is located in Brgy. Malacampa * Maria Clara Town Plaza: The municipal plaza of Camiling which features different cultural heritages and interesting contribution of Camiling to Philippine history. It includes the Camiling Veterans Park, Maria Clara Auditorium, the camiring tree (from which the town of Camiling got its name), the tower clock, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the statue of General

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. * Mt. Damas is a crag which is one of the favorite destination of hikers and mountain climbers in the province. As part of the

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lies a cave which serve as a shelter and hideout of many people and soldiers (guerillas) of Camiling against the Japanese during the war. * Ubod Falls is a 160-foot waterfall in Mt. Damas in Papaac. It is considered the highest falls in the entire province of Tarlac. It is located deep in the wilderness of barangay Papaac. * Pias Falls has greater water power than Ubod Falls despite being much smaller.

Festivals

Camiling's one town one product is the Chicharon or Bagnet by the Ilocanos of Ilocos Sur and the sweet green native cakes called '' Iniruban or Dirimin'' of Pangasinan origin. The municipality is also known for other native rice cakes such as ''Tupig, Pinais,'' and '' Patupat''. Camiling hosts Iniruban and Chicharon Festival. Held every last week of October, it is coupled by colorful and artistic presentations and street dances by different schools in Camiling. The festival was established in 2000. A street dancing competition is held annually to showcase Camiling's products and cultural heritage. Aside from rice cakes and Chicharon, the municipality is also known for its fresh water products like

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, and

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Government

Elected officials

Municipal council (2022-2025):

Healthcare

Camiling has three hospitals and a health center at the Municipal Hall. The health center serves the poor by giving free medicines and other health service. There are numerous private clinics scattered throughout the town. Hospitals in Camiling are Señor Santo Niħo Tertiary Hospital at Poblacion, Camiling District Hospital at Malacampa, and Salvador General Hospital at Palimbo.

Education

College/Private/Vocational *

Tarlac Agricultural University The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), formerly the Tarlac College of Agriculture, is a public university in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. It is mandated to provide professional, technical and instruction for special purposes and to prom ...

: Founded in 1945, the second largest college in the province of Tarlac that offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees and curriculum based on agriculture and now offers industry-based courses. It is the largest college in Tarlac in land area. Main campus is located at Malacampa, Camiling. The college state is also known for its kamote wine and other vegetables and fruits use in food processing. TAU Facade PANORAMIC VIEW

(Laboratory School): TAU-LS is an extension of the TAU-College for Secondary Education. Entrance exams are requirements for enrollment. * BESTCAP Career College, Inc.: Founded in 1998. Active member of California Education Association, TAPSA, APSTaP and MTG Philippines. It is also accredited to use Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles and Assessment. It is located at Malacampa, Camiling. * United school of Science and Technology (USST): It is newly established since 2009 as branch of United School of Science and Technology at the City of Tarlac and the first university in Tarlac Province. It is located at Cacamilingan Norte, Camiling. * Saint Paul College of Technology: A branch of Christian college serving central Luzon, particularly in Camiling. It is famous for its great contribution in vocational courses particularly HRM or Hotel Resource Management. It is located at Quezon Avenue, Camiling. * Camiling Colleges: Founded by Gilberto Romulo since 1945, the brother of the Former UN President

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. It has several professional courses such as Education, Information Technology, Computer Programming. It is also known for its vocational courses such as Office Management, Practical Electricity, Nursing Aide, Practical Electricity and Nursing. It is located at Gomez Street, Poblacion B, Camiling. * Camiling Catholic School (formerly St. Michael Academy): Founded in 1964. A catholic school offering pre-primary, primary and secondary courses. It is located near Camiling Town Center, Camiling. * Camiling Secondary Institute: One of the oldest schools in Camiling. It was founded by Casimiro Brillantes, the father of the award-winning writer and journalist Gregorio Brillantes, in the 1932. (defunct) * Asian Lexcon School: One of the newly established private school since 2006. * Camiling School For Home Industries: A vocational school located at the rural Sinilian, Camiling. * Malacampa National High School: A newly established located rural high school at Malacampa, Camiling. * Camiling Adventist Multigrade School: A

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educational institution established for Primary education located at Camiling Poblacion. * Saint Rose Academy: A newly established private institution offering Primary education located at Cacamilingan Sur, Camiling. *Camiling United Methodist Church *Goodshepherd Shekinah School *Kasangga Security Dev't. & Training Inst. Corp High School/Public: *Bilad High School *Birbira High School *Camiling School of Home Industries *Malacampa National High School *Marawi High School

Elementary

Elementary/Public: Camiling Central *Bacabac Elementary School *Camiling Central Elementary School *Camiling North Elementary School *Cayaoan Elementary School *Pindangan 2nd Elementary School *Pindangan 1st Elementary School *Sawat Elementary School *Surgui Elementary School *Tambugan Elementary School *Tuec Elementary School Elementary/Public: Camiling East *Bancay I Elementary School *Bilad Elementary School *Bilad Elementary School (Annex) *Cabanabaan Primary School *Camiling East Elementary School *Caniag Elementary School *Carael Elementary School *Florida Elementary School *Lasong Elementary School *Malacampa Elementary School *Malacampa Elementary School (Annex) *Marawi Elementary School *Matubog Elementary School *San Isidro Elementary School *Sinilian I Elementary School *Sinilian II Elementary School *Sinilian III Elementary School *Santa Maria Elementary School *Telbang Primary School Elementary/Public: Camiling West *Anoling Elementary School *Bacsay Elementary School *Birbira Elementary School *Bobon 1st-Palimbo Proper Elementary School *Bobon 2nd Elementary School *Camiling West Central Elementary School *Cayasan Elementary School *Libueg Elementary School *Manaquem Elementary School *Pao Elementary School *Papaac Elementary School *Sinulatan Elementary School

Notable personalities

Alberto Romulo Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo (born August 7, 1933) is a Filipino politician and diplomat. He served in the Philippine in various capacities as Executive Secretary, Finance Secretary, Foreign Affairs Secretary, and Budget Secretary. His most recent o ...

- former Foreign Secretary, Senator and Executive Secretary. * Alfonso G. Pablo Sr. - a retired ordained Filipino Wesleyan clergyman who was General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church of the Philippines from 1989 to 2005, and was the chairman of the International Conference of The Wesleyan Church for four years from 2000. *

- former UN President and Foreign Affairs Secretary. *

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- former Chief Justice of the

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and first Filipino Justice of the

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. *

Gregorio C. Brillantes Gregorio C. Brillantes, a Palanca Award Hall of Famer and a multi-awarded fiction writer, is one of the Philippines' most popular writers in English. Known for his sophisticated and elegant style, he has been compared to James Joyce. He often writ ...

- A multi-awarded fiction-writer. * Jing Abalos - A 60's Philippine actor. *

's second cousin and love interest well known as

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. *

Onofre Corpuz Onofre Dizon Corpuz ONS (December 1, 1926 – March 23, 2013) was a Filipino academic, economist, and historian. He served as the Secretary of Education of the Philippines from 1968 to 1971 and was the 13th president of the University of the Phi ...

- former President of the

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and Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (Now

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). * Gen.

- Founder of Penal Colonies and Chief of Staff of The Philippine Army.

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was named after him.

Pop Culture

The town of San Diego in

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's Noli Me Tangere is the municipality of Camiling in real life.The old Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling and

were all real life inspiration to the novel.

Sister city

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, United State

Gallery

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References

External links

Camiling Profile at PhilAtlas.com
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