Santiago, officially the City of Santiago ( ilo, Siudad ti Santiago; ibg, Siudad nat Santiago; gad, Siudad na Santiago; fil, Lungsod ng Santiago), is a 1st class
independent component city
A city ( fil, lungsod/siyudad) is one of the units of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities ( fil, nakakartang lungsod), whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own ...
in the
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley ( ilo, Tanap ti Cagayan; fil, Lambak ng Cagayan), is an administrative region in the Philippines, located in the northeastern section of Luzon Island. It is composed of five Philippine provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, ...
region of the
Philippines
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* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,580 people.
It is formerly known as Pueblo de Carig during the time of the Spanish, it is located between southwestern part of
Isabela and northwestern boundary of Quirino in Northeastern
Luzon
Luzon (; ) is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippines archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as ...
island of the
Philippines
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* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
. It is the gateway to the vast plains of
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley ( ilo, Tanap ti Cagayan; fil, Lambak ng Cagayan), is an administrative region in the Philippines, located in the northeastern section of Luzon Island. It is composed of five Philippine provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, ...
.
Santiago is situated north of
Metro Manila
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. The city sits on a vast area of predominantly flat and fertile land in the Cagayan Valley, surrounded by the
Caraballo Mountains to the south, the Great
Sierra Madre
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*Sierra Madre Occidental, a mountain range in northwestern Mexico and southern Arizona
*Sierra Madre Oriental, a mountain range in northeastern Mexico
*S ...
to the east and the
Cordillera Mountain Range
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to the west alongside the Magat River.
Though statistically grouped by the
Philippine Statistics Authority
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and geographically located within the boundaries of the province of
Isabela, as well as part of the province's
4th District, Santiago City is administratively and legally independent from the province as stated in Section 25 of the
Local Government Code
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Tradition of codification
Codification is predominant in countr ...
.
Etymology
The origin of Santiago City can be drawn from the first native settlement discovered by the early Spanish missionaries at the bank of the old Carig River (now Diadi River) from which its original name, Carig, was derived. The early inhabitants were the
Gaddangs and the
Ibanags. When the
Spanish
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* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries
**Spanish cuisine
Other places
* Spanish, Ontario, Can ...
settled in, the city was named Pueblo of Santiago Apostol de Carig, with
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose ...
as the Spanish name of
Saint James the Apostle. In the early 1950s, the Municipal President Vicente Carreon changed the name to simply Santiago. Santiago remained a municipality for 84 years.
History
Santiago was originally a part of the province
Cagayan
Cagayan ( ), officially the Province of Cagayan ( ilo, Probinsia ti Cagayan; ibg, Provinsiya na Cagayan; itv, Provinsiya ya Cagayan; fil, Lalawigan ng Cagayan), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the C ...
(comprising the whole
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley ( ilo, Tanap ti Cagayan; fil, Lambak ng Cagayan), is an administrative region in the Philippines, located in the northeastern section of Luzon Island. It is composed of five Philippine provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, ...
region), which was reorganized as a political subdivision in 1583 with Nueva Segovia as its capital. On May 1, 1856, when the province of Isabela was carved out by a Royal Decree, Santiago was among the towns relinquished to the newly created province. The first five barrios after the Cadastral survey in 1927 were Patul, Batal, Nabbuan, Buenavista and Dubinan.
It was said that there were only about three Filipino-owned sari-sari stores in Santiago in 1917. The settlers acquired most of their merchandise and other provisions from Chinese traders in
Echague
Echague, officially the Municipality of Echague, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,410 people. The town is known for the indigenous and endangered Yogad ...
, the landing zone for products intended for Santiago and other towns, owing to its proximity to the
Cagayan River
The Cagayan River, also known as the Río Grande de Cagayán, is the longest river and the largest river by discharge volume of water in the Philippines. It has a total length of approximately and a drainage basin covering . It is located in t ...
.
It was when the Villa-Verde Trail was opened when things were set in motion. It facilitated the entry of immigrants from various provinces in
Luzon
Luzon (; ) is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippines archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as ...
to the Cagayan Valley and Santiago absorbed a sizable share of these travelers. The new route served as an impetus for growth and introduced new technologies and business opportunities, and made Santiago a melting pot of different cultures.
In 1942, during
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...
, the Japanese forces entered and occupied the town of Santiago. In 1945, the town was liberated by the Filipino soldiers of the 1st, 2nd, 12th, 13th and 15th Infantry Division and the USAFIP-NL 11th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the 1st Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the recognized guerrilla fighter units.
Santiago survived through world wars, although badly damaged, and from then on developed to become the leading trading and commercial city in Cagayan Valley.
Cityhood
On December 17, 1993, the bill converting Santiago into an independent component city was approved by the Lower House spearheaded by the then Mayor Jose "Pempe" Miranda. In the following year, the Senate Committee on Local Government approved another public hearing dated February 23, 1994.
On May 5, 1994, President
Fidel V. Ramos
Fidel Valdez Ramos (, ; March 18, 1928 – July 31, 2022), popularly known as FVR and Eddie Ramos, was a Filipino general and politician who served as the 12th president of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. He was the only career military ...
signed Republic Act 7720, making Santiago the first city in
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley ( ilo, Tanap ti Cagayan; fil, Lambak ng Cagayan), is an administrative region in the Philippines, located in the northeastern section of Luzon Island. It is composed of five Philippine provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, ...
and 5th independent component city, after
Cotabato City
Cotabato City, officially the City of Cotabato ( Maguindanaon: ''Kuta nu Kutawatu'', Jawi:
كوتا نو كوتاواتو; Iranun: ''Bandar a Kotawato'', بندر ا كوتاواتو; fil, Lungsod ng Cotabato), is a third class independent co ...
,
Dagupan
Dagupan, officially the City of Dagupan ( pag, Siyudad na Dagupan, ilo, Siudad ti Dagupan, fil, Lungsod ng Dagupan), is a 2nd class independent component city in the Ilocos Region, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a populatio ...
,
Naga
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* Naga Kingdom, in the epic ''Mahabharata''
* Phaya Naga, mythical creatures believed to live in the Laotian stretch of the Mekong Riv ...
, and
Ormoc
Ormoc (IPA: oɾˈmok, officially the City of Ormoc ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Ormoc; war, Syudad han Ormoc; fil, Lungsod ng Ormoc), is a 1st class independent component city in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 ce ...
. The plebiscite was held on July 6, 1994, showed that voters approved this conversion.
On February 14, 1998, Republic Act 8528 repealed this statute transforming it to a component city. It was not until December 29, 1999, when the
Supreme Court
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contested the validity of the latter decision and favored Santiago to be once again an independent component city.
Geography
The total land area the city is 80% flat or nearly level land in the portions of northwestern, eastern and western parts of the city. While adjacent areas have gently undulating and moderately rolling areas, and the remaining areas constitute steeply undulating and rolling lands. The Dariuk Hills is the highest point in the city.
The geographic coordinate of the city lies between 16º35’00” to 16º47’30” north latitude and 121º25’00” to 121º37’00” east longitude.
Barangays
Santiago City is politically subdivided into 37
barangay
A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...
s. These barangays are headed by elected officials:
Barangay Captain,
Barangay Council
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, whose members are called
Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
Climate
The city has a climate with no pronounced wet or dry season. Usually, the city has a considerably dry climate with minimum rainfall. The average yearly temperature is measured at . Annual and daily temperature variation is minimal. Temperature ranges are usually from .
Demographics
Religion
The dominant religion in the city is
Roman Catholic
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*Roman people, the people of ancient Rome
*'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ...
(Saint James the Apostle Parish in Barangay Centro West and Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Barangay Rizal). However, other Christian sectors are also present in Santiago such as
Iglesia ni Cristo,
United Methodist Church
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, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch),
Jesus is Lord Church
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,
Christ the Rock Church and
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, informally known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is a Nontrinitarianism, nontrinitarian Christianity, Christian church that considers itself to be the Restorationism, restoration of the ...
. Being a district full of different cultures, such as Indians, Muslim, and Chinese, several religious groups have also opened their places of worship to the public, such as Chinese Temple and Muslim Mosque. The ''"Gurudwara Jagat Sudhar Indian Sikh Temple"'' is at Doña Aurora St in Santiago where free
Indian vegetarian cuisine
India has the world's largest number of vegetarians. Vegetarianism has been present in India since antiquity although a non-vegetarian diet may be present even on the highest priest caste. Many Indians who do not regularly follow a vegetarian die ...
is served to all visitors on sundays.
Economy
Home of several business enterprises, banking institutions, educational entities, as well as manufacturing companies, Santiago City is considered the Commercial and Trading Center of Cagayan Valley and tagged as the Investment Hub of the North.
Robinsons Land Corporation has launched
Robinsons Place Santiago
Robinsons Place Santiago is a shopping mall owned and operated by Robinsons Malls, the second largest mall operator in the Philippines. The mall opened on the 19th of February 2014. It is the 37th of Robinsons Land Corporation and the first full s ...
as its pioneer mall in Cagayan Valley.
Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. built its first horizontal subdivision in the Valley with Camella Isabela Communities, Inc. In 2013, it launched another project named Camella Santiago. In 2018, Camella Santiago expanded and named as Camella Santiago Trails. It is building its banner mall in the Cagayan Valley Region, the
Vista Mall Santiago
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Vista may also refer to:
Software
*Windows Vista, the line of Microsoft Windows client operating systems released in 2006 and 2007
*VistA, (Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) ...
. Another multi-national real estate developer will soon be built its prime subdivision, Primeworld Suburb, owned by Primeworld land holdings Company.
The head-office of
Grupo Marilens, the largest homegrown corporation in the region, is in Santiago City. Aljay, an agri-chemical company, has a presence in the city and has a manufacturing plant for agrichemical, fertilizer and feeds supply for poultry and piggery and the only manufacturing plant for fertilizer and agrichemical in the region.
Three of the biggest TV networks in the country (i.e.
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
,
GMA7,
TV5) stationed their regional networks and relay stations in the city.
San Miguel Corp.,
Pepsi Cola
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History
Pepsi was ...
,
Purefoods,
Digitel and
PLDT
PLDT, Inc., formerly known as the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company ( fil, Kompanya ng Teleponong Pangmalayuan ng Pilipinas), is a Philippine telecommunications, internet and digital service holdings company. It is one of the country's ...
also operate in the city while different car companies abound(i.e.
Mitsubishi
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Founded by Yatarō Iwasaki in 1870, the Mitsubishi Group historically descended from the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, a unified company which existed from 1870 ...
,
Nissan
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,
Hyundai Hyundai is a South Korean industrial conglomerate ("chaebol"), which was restructured into the following groups:
* Hyundai Group, parts of the former conglomerate which have not been divested
** Hyundai Mobis, Korean car parts company
** Hyundai ...
,
KIA
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,
Ford
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* Ford (crossing), a shallow crossing on a river
Ford may also refer to:
Ford Motor Company
* Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company
* Ford F ...
,
Changan
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,
Suzuki
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,
Geely
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and other car companies as well as Yamaha and Honda Motors).
Toyota
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and
Foton build their showroom in neighboring town to lessen their tax obligation.The
National Food Authority competes with local traders to stabilize prices.Even no presence of SM city still the economy is competitive and that because of its strategic location that's SM couldn't consider this factor to build their mall. Wilcon depot,they use santiago city as their marketing strategy but they build their warehouse in neighboring town to lessen also their tax obligation.
Santiago City houses some of the biggest hospitals in the region. De Vera's Medical Center, Callang General Hospital and Medical Center and Santiago Adventist Hospital are private hospitals. The Southern Isabela Medical Center is the biggest public hospital while Flores Memorial Hospital and Medical Center is the oldest in the city. Santiago City also has Renmar Specialists' Hospital, which is a specialty hospital for complicated cases of pulmonology and orthopedics. Santiago Medical City is the latest addition. The city's location is key to the growth of smaller hospitals like Renmar Hospital and Corado Hospital.
Based on the 2016 City Competitiveness Index, Santiago is the fastest growing local economy in the entire Philippines and is now ranked 51 in terms of economy size among all cities in the country.
Despite rapid industrialization, agriculture is still the main source of livelihood. The main crops are rice, corn, and high-value fruits and vegetables. The city is where imposing grain stations can be found. Rice mills abound. It is the pivotal place for crops where harvests from
Ifugao
Ifugao, officially the Province of Ifugao ( ilo, Probinsia ti Ifugao; tl, Lalawigan ng Ifugao), is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Lagawe and it borders Benguet to the ...
,
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* Kalinga (historical region), a historical region of India
** Kalinga (Mahabharata), an apocryphal kingdom mentioned in classical Indian literature
** Kalinga script, an ancient writ ...
,
Quirino
Quirino, officially the Province of Quirino ( ilo, Probinsia ti Quirino; tl, Lalawigan ng Quirino), is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Its capital is Cabarroguis. It is named after Elp ...
,
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Vizcaya, officially the Province of Nueva Vizcaya ( ilo, Probinsia ti Nueva Vizcaya; gad, Probinsia na Nueva Vizcaya; Pangasinan: ''Luyag/Probinsia na Nueva Vizcaya''; tl, Lalawigan ng Nueva Vizcaya ), is a landlocked province in the ...
, and parts of
Isabela are transported either to
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija, officially the Province of Nueva Ecija ( tgl, Lalawigan ng Nueva Ecija , also ; ilo, Probinsia ti Nueva Ecija; pag, Luyag/Probinsia na Nueva Ecija; Kapampangan: ''Lalawigan/Probinsia ning Nueva Ecija''), is a landlocked province i ...
,
Bulacan
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,
Pangasinan
Pangasinan, officially the Province of Pangasinan ( pag, Luyag/Probinsia na Pangasinan, ; ilo, Probinsia ti Pangasinan; tl, Lalawigan ng Pangasinan), is a coastal province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon. Its capit ...
or
Batangas
Batangas, officially the Province of Batangas ( tl, Lalawigan ng Batangas ), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon. Its capital is the city of Batangas, and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and La ...
. In addition to the city's product is muscovado sugar which the local government has been promoting for export.
During the Miranda Flagship, the city Government adopted the parental AxR Hybrid rice seed production as its flagship program for agriculture, which produces the offspring F1 Hybrid rice seed. This rice variety makes a phenomenal yield of 249 per ha. doubling the income of Santiago City farmers per cropping, and is expected to bring Santiago City over 2 billion in income and also additional taxes of 17 million and the national government of 33 million per year.
After the previous leadership, The Navarro Administration added more life in culture and strengthen the livelihood of the people. The Navarros' spearheaded a unique program for farmers in planting on mid-summer and harvest by early September side by side in focusing on high-value fruits.
Government
Local government
The city is governed by a
mayor-council system. There are ten city councilors. The council is the official governing body of the city, also known as the Sanguniang Panglungsod. The council agenda is presided over by the city vice mayor. Being an independent-component city with its own charter, the city is not subject to the jurisdiction of Isabela province, of which it is geographically a part. No native was ever elected mayor of Santiago since the Philippine became a Commonwealth and Republic.
Elected officials
Congress representation
Santiago is represented in the Philippine Congress as part of Isabela's
4th legislative district. Currently, Joseph S. Tan is the city's representative.
Culture and tourism
![Santiago Isabela 3](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Santiago_Isabela_3.jpg)
The majority of the population speaks Tagalog and Ilocano. English is the medium of instruction in schools and is generally understood and spoken especially in the business community.
Tourism is a new industry in the city. Serving as the jump-off point in northeastern Luzon for tourists, many landmarks are developed. Tourist spots near Santiago are Quirino Province, Magat Dam in Isabela, Banaue Rice Terraces in Cordillera, and white sand beaches in Aurora Province facing the Pacific Ocean.
Festivals
* Balamban Dance Festival (formerly known as Balamban Butterfly Festival) - In the year 2014, a new festival was conceptualized by the city government to celebrate Santiago's cityhood anniversary. Balamban which means butterfly is a cultural dance of lowland Christians that originated in Santiago City. The dance depicts the graceful movement and fluttering of butterflies that throng Dariuk Hills' scented gardens. It is usually danced during wedding celebrations in Santiago.
*Pattaradday Festival - From 2006 to 2013 during the Navarro administration, Santiago's cityhood anniversary was celebrated through Pattaradday, a concept owned by a private organization called Pattaradday Foundation Inc. Pattaradday means unity in Ibanag. Ibanags are historically said to be the first settlers of the locality. It celebrated the unity of the ethno-linguistic groups that have merged in the city to make it the melting pot of culture of Region II. The festival won Hall of Fame in the Search for Best Tourism Event in the Philippines conducted by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines. It featured different festivities participated in by many street dances from all over the country.
*"Redireksyon" thru the initiative of former City Mayor Jose "Pempe" C. Miranda
*
Feast of St. James the Apostle (Santiago de Carig) - Celebrated every July 25 of the year is the Feast of Saint James the Apostle, the Patron Saint of the city. It features the life history of the patron saint as it saves the Christians against the Moros (based on the battle of
Battle of Clavijo
The Battle of Clavijo is a mythical battle, which was believed for centuries to be historical, and it became a popular theme of Spanish traditions regarding the Christian expulsion of the Muslims. The stories about the battle are first found centu ...
which, Saint James the Apostle appeared as "
Santiago Matamoros" or Saint James the Moor-Killer) through Sarswela and the "Grand Batalla" (Grand Battle) or the Moro-Moro, a dance choreography depicting the battle.
Insfrastructure
Santiago City is the gateway to the plains of Cagayan Valley. It connects several provinces with the following major roads crossing the city:
*Pan-Philippine Highway
*Santiago - Tuguegarao Road
*Santiago - Saguday Road
*Santiago - Diffun Road (Patul Road)
*Santiago Bypass Road (Sinsayon to Rizal)
*Santiago Bypass Road (Rizal to Divisoria)
*Santiago Bypass Road (Sinsayon to Baluarte)planned
*Santiago Bypass Road (Baluarte to Divisoria)planned
*Santiago City Road
*Alvarez Blvd
Serving as a bridge to the region's provincial network, numerous bus terminals are present in the city. These include,
Victory Liner
Victory Liner Inc. (VLI) is one of the largest provincial bus companies operating in the Philippines, servicing routes mainly to the provinces of Central Luzon which includes Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan and Northern Luzon which includes Benguet, ...
, Northeast Luzon Bus Line (formerly Nelbusco),
GV Florida Transport
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,
Five Star Bus Company
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, EMC LBS bus lines, GMW trans (Santiago-Laoag-Vigan-Abra via Cagayan province among others. By air via
Cauayan Airport
Cauayan Airport ( Filipino: ''Paliparan ng Cauayan'', Ilokano: ''Pagtayaban ti Cauayan'') is an airport serving the general area of Cauayan, a city in Isabela province in the Philippines. It is one of three commercial airports in Isabela, the ...
.
The Integrated Transport Terminal and Commercial Complex has also been established to cater for all public utility jeepneys, buses, and vans that operate from nearby provinces and localities to the city. Additional to city transport is the taxi, first in the city and whole Region 2.
Education
Notable school institutions located in the city are the School of Saint James the Apostle (formerly La Salette Elementary School),
Santiago Cultural Institute (Chinese School), Children First School, Infant Jesus Montessori School, AMA Computer College Santiago City Campus, TAPS, Patria Sable Corpus College,
University of La Salette and
Northeastern College
The Northeastern College is a public, non-sectarian, coeducational secondary and higher education institution located in Santiago, Isabela, Santiago City, Philippines. The College offers a range of degrees at both graduate and post-graduate le ...
, one of the oldest schools in the region. The Southern Isabela College of Arts and Trades is the biggest vocational school operating in the city. Also, there are numerous international schools operating in the city.
The Schools Division Office of Santiago City governs the city's public education system. The division office is a field office of the
DepEd
The Department of Education (abbreviated as DepEd; fil, Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It ...
in
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley ( ilo, Tanap ti Cagayan; fil, Lambak ng Cagayan), is an administrative region in the Philippines, located in the northeastern section of Luzon Island. It is composed of five Philippine provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, ...
region. The office governs the public elementary and public high schools throughout the city.
Due to lack of own state university,student from santiago have struggle regarding their study.
Media
Radio stations that are available in the city. Some stations may not be in operation.
AM Radio
* 828 kHz DZRH Nationwide (DWRH;
Manila Broadcasting Company
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) is a radio and television network in the Philippines. MBC is currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies of Fred J. Elizalde, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusement park Star City. Its AM fla ...
) ''(repeater)''
*
DWSI 864 Sonshine Radio Santiago (DWSI;
Sonshine Media Network International
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*
1143 DZMR Missions Radio (DZMR;
Far East Broadcasting Company
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Philippines
The Philippines is where FEBC began its initial broa ...
)
* DWEY 1179 Life Radio Santiago (DWET;
End-Time Mission Broadcasting Service
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FM Radio
* 92.9 Brigada News FM Cauayan (DWYI;
Brigada Mass Media Corporation
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) (Served and the airwaves of
Cauayan City
Cauayan, officially the City of Cauayan ( ilo, Siudad ti Cauayan; ibg, Siudad nat Cauayan; fil, Lungsod ng Cauayan), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population o ...
,
Isabela and expanded areas)
* 93.7 Radyo Natin Santiago (DWTR;
Manila Broadcasting Company
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Radyo Natin Network
Radyo Natin () is a community radio network owned by Manila Broadcasting Company. It has more than 100 stations across the Philippines spread from Aparri in the northernmost part to Bongao in the south. The network also runs its main feed know ...
)
*
94.5 MHz Love Radio Santiago (DWIP;
Manila Broadcasting Company
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) is a radio and television network in the Philippines. MBC is currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies of Fred J. Elizalde, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusement park Star City. Its AM fla ...
)
* 96.9 Big Radio (
Rajah Broadcasting Network
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) (Soon to Air)
*
97.7 Sweet Radio (DWMX; Soundstream Broadcasting Corporation/
Catholic Media Network
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)
* 100.1 MHz Home Radio (Own operated by
Aliw Broadcasting Corporation
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and Barangay Rizal LPFM)
* 102.1 Radio Maria Isabela (DZRC;
Radio Maria Philippines/
Catholic Media Network
Catholic Media Network, also known as CMN, is a Catholic radio network in the Philippines. CMN serves as the broadcasting arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippi ...
) ''(repeater)''
* 104.9 XFM (
Palawan Broadcasting Corporation
Palawan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) is a Philippine media network. Its corporate office is located in Puerto Princesa.
History
PBC was established in 1965 by Ramon Oliveros (Ray Oliver) Decolongon. It launched DYPR, the first local radio stati ...
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*106.7 MHz Radio Adventist Hospital
*107.9 MHz Taps Radio
Television
List of television stations
that are in operation in the city. Some stations may no longer in operation.
* Channel 2 - ABS-CBN Corp. (DWAT) ''(defunct)''
* Channel 7 - GMA Network Inc. (DWLE)
* Channel 21 - Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc.
* Channel 23 - Amcara Bctg. Net. Inc (DWWA) ''(defunct)''
* Channel 25 - Mediascape, Inc. (DWDH)
* Channel 29 - Radio Philippines Network, Inc.
* Channel 31 - First United Broadcasting Corp.
* Channel 37 - Swara Sug Media Corporation (DWSA)
Cable and Satellite TV
*Regal Cable TV Network
*New City Cable System
*
Cignal TV
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*
G Sat
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Notable personalities
Entertainment
*
4th Impact (formerly 4th Power, Cercado Sisters, Gollayan Sisters, and MICA) is a girl group consisting of sisters Almira, Irene, Mylene and Celina Cercado, who have been singing and dancing together and joining international contests since 2001.
*
Peter Musñgi, the voice of
ABS-CBN
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both in radio and television
* Karina Bautista, a former Pinoy Big Brother Otso housemate.
* Nabiha Kaseem, a former Pinoy Big Brother Otso housemate.
Military
*
Florence Finch, a Filipino-American member of the
World War II
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resistance against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
Politics
*
Heherson Alvarez, a Philippine politician (then Senator of the Phils.)
Sister cities
Local
*
Dagupan
Dagupan, officially the City of Dagupan ( pag, Siyudad na Dagupan, ilo, Siudad ti Dagupan, fil, Lungsod ng Dagupan), is a 2nd class independent component city in the Ilocos Region, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a populatio ...
*
Makati
Makati ( ), officially the City of Makati ( fil, Lungsod ng Makati), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.
Makati is the financial center of the Philippines; it has the highest concentration ...
*
Marikina
Marikina (), officially the City of Marikina ( fil, Lungsod ng Marikina), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 456,159 people.
It is loca ...
*
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa, officially the City of Puerto Princesa (Cuyonon: ''Siyudad i'ang Puerto Princesa''; fil, Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, ...
International
*
Rustavi
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,
Georgia
Georgia most commonly refers to:
* Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
* Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States
Georgia may also refer to:
Places
Historical states and entities
* Related to the ...
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Santo Domingo
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, Dominican Republic
References
External links
Government website
*
General information
League of Cities of the PhilippinesDOT Region 2City Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the PhilippinesLocal Governance Performance Management System*
Philippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census Information Information about Santiago CitySantiago City at the Isabela Government Website
Social media
City Government of Santiagoon Facebook
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Cities in Isabela (province)
Independent component cities in the Philippines
Populated places established in 1858
1858 establishments in the Philippines