Etymology
The word ''Malasiqui'' originates from the Pangasinense root word ''lasi'' meaning lightning. With prefix ''ma'' indicating high degree and suffix ''qui'' indicating place - Malasiqui means "place full of lightning". Another story about the town's etymology goes to talk about three Spanish priests who, while conducting ocular during those days, were so pissed off with the condition of the road which was muddy. The first priest said "mala" which means bad. The second priest responded "si" which means yes. The third one apparently not paying attention asked "que?" or "what". The local folk who overheard the conversation mistook it as if they are naming the town. And so it came to be known as ''Mala Si Que?'' or the current name spelled as Malasiqui.History
The socio-political history of the municipality parallels that of the Pangasinan province and the country in general. Its history is punctuated by periods of foreign domination first by the Spanish, then by the United States and briefly by the Japanese during the 2nd World War. There were no organized communities in the area before the Spaniards arrived. Attempts to group families into a settlement may have started as early as 1665. The present site was then heavily forested with small family groups scattered along banks of small rivers and creeks. The municipality proper traces its origins during the middle of the 17th century when Spanish friars opened a mission intended to convert the native population into Catholicism. The most probable founding year was 1671 when Spanish civil authorities in Manila gave the license for the creation of the town. The population participated heavily in some of the bloodiest rebellions during the Spanish period. Catholicism and other Christian sects dominate the religious life of the people. Ethnically, it is one of the few places in the province of Pangasinan which did not experience in-migration from other regions of the country. Consequently, Pangasinanse is the dominant ethnic group with almost no other ethnic groups mixing into the locality. Today, the poblacion or town center, has recently been experiencing high commercial growth spurred mainly by high consumer spending generated by increase in family incomes attributable to earnings of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). The estimate of OFW population as a percentage of adult labor force is as much as 22% - one of the highest rates in the Philippines. The OFW phenomenon is so significant that almost all households have at least one member working outside of the country.Geography
Malasiqui is situated from the provincial capitalBarangays
Malasiqui is politically subdivided into 73Climate
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Local government
Malasiqui, belonging to the third congressional district of the province ofTourism
Education
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. The schools district offices oversee the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools. These are Malasiqui I Schools District Office, and Malasiqui II Schools District Office.Primary and elementary schools
* Abonagan - Bobon Elementary School * Alacan-Guilig Elementary School * Aliaga Elementary School * Apaya Elementary School * Asin Este Elementary School * Bacundao East Elementary School * Bacundao Elementary School * Bakitiw Elementary School * Balite Elementary School * Barang Elementary School * Bernabe Q. Jimenez E/S * Biba Elementary School * Binalay Elementary School * Bogtong Elementary School * Bolaoit Elementary School * Bongar Elementary School * Cabatling Elementary School * Cabeldatan Elementary School * Calbeg Elementary School * Canan Elementary School * Don Pedro Elementary School * Gatang Elementary School * Genaro Armas Elementary School * Goliman Elementary School * Iba Elementary School * Ican Elementary School * J.C. Macaranas Elementary School * Jorge C. De Vera Elementary School * Kingsville Advanced School of Malasiqui * Lepa Elementary School * Lokeb Este Elementary School * Lokeb Norte Elementary School * Lokeb Sur Elementary School * Lunec Elementary School * Malasiqui Adventist School * Malasiqui Catholic School * Malasiqui I Central School * Malimpec Elementary School * Mangan Dampay Elementary School * Marian Educational Center of Malasiqui * Mendoza Memorial Elementary School * Nalsian-Tomling Elementary School * Olea Elementary School * Pacuan Elementary School * Palapar Elementary School * Palapar Norte Elementary School * Palong Elementary School * Pamaranum Elementary School * Pasima Elementary School * Payar-Gomez Elementary School * Polong Elementary School * Potiocan Elementary School * San Julian Central School * Seed School of San Francisco * Tabo-Sili Elementary School * Talospatang Elementary School * Tobor Elementary School * Tolonguat Elementary SchoolSecondary schools
* Aliaga National High School * Calbeg National High School * CananNational High School * Catalino D. Cerezo National High School * Clemente Cristobal National High School * Domingo P. Boquiren National High School * Don Pedro National High School * Lareglareg National High School * Lokeb Norte National High School * Lokeb Sur National High School * Lunec National High School * Mabulitec Integrated School * Malasiqui National High School * Nalsian-Tomling National High School * Nancapian National High School * Olea National High School * Palapar National High School * Talospatang National High School * Tobor National High School * San Julian National High SchoolHigher educational institutions
* Malasiqui Agno Valley College * Perpetual Help College of PangasinanReferences
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