Monday, June 22, 2009

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Tarangban Falls -Brgy Tinaplacan
























Bangon Bugtong Falls - Brgy Tinaplacan






























Mawacat Slide-Brgy Mawacat












City Forest and Marble Park-

Brgy Malopalo











LARIK FALLS - Brgy Tinaplacan









Brgy Lungsob








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LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGERS (HEADS OF OFFICES)

City Mayor's Office
Mr. Ramon R. Rosales, Jr.
City Administrator
Engr. Arnol Trani
City Legal Officer
Judge Juan Daguman
City Tourism and Information Officer
Mrs. Erlinda P. Calesa
City Human Resource and Management Officer
Mr. Ramon G. Talahiban
City Secretary
Mr. Rosendo Morales
City Accountant
Mr. Reynaldo A. Lim
City Treasurer
Mr. Federico S.Resente
City Assessor
Mr. Joselito Montealto
City Budget Officer
Mrs. Geronides R. Mancol
City Arts and Culture Officer
Mr. Jonas T. Lim
City Health Officer
Dr. Cesar Sabenecio
City Social Welfare and Development Officer
Mrs. Tessie Mumar
City Solid Waste and Management Officer
Engr. Reynaldo Gonzaga
City Planning and Development Officer
Engr. Gil P. Lentejas
City Engineer
Engr. Oscar M. Hugo
City Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Officer
Dr. Teodoro U. Fortaleza
City Local Civil Registrar
Mrs. Fe D. Queroljico
City Agriculturist
Mrs. Adela P. Ocenar
City Environment and Natural Resurces Officer
Mr. Jose Raz, Jr.
City Economic Enterprise Development
and Management Officer Mrs. Nida U. Beso
City Veterinarian
Dr. Decoroso Balmes
City Population Officer
Mr. Ruben Adona
City Cooperative Officer
Mr. Cipriano Baldomaro
General Services Officer
Atty. Isagani G. Togonon
Business Permit and Licensing Officer
Mr. Eduardo Galang
Urban Poor Development
Mr. Cecenio Oquendo
Community Affairs Officer
Mr. Estanislao Cortado, Jr.
City Librarian
Mrs. Sofronia Delabajan

Monday, June 8, 2009

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

22-11 Fastfood
Address: Rosales Boulevard, Calbayog City
Bernardo's Refreshment
Address: Rosales Boulevard, Calbayog City

Bread Mix
Address: JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City
Cafe' Anna
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Calbayog City
Cake Depot
Address: Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Carlos N' Carmelos
Address: Nijaga Street, Calbayog City

Casa de Amigo (Breadmix)
Address: JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City
Central Kitchenette
Address: Bugallon Street, Calbayog City
Chowking
Address: Bugallon Street, Calbayog City
El Carmelo
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Calbayog City
Emeliana's Restaurant
Address: Brgy Capoocan, Calbayog City
Hoh Chow
Address: Navarro Street, Calbayog City
I Hope Cafe'
Address: Rama cor Bugallon Streets, Calbayog City
Isla' Cafe
Address: Nijaga Street, Calbayog City
JC Foodspot
Addres: Magsaysay Boulevard cor Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Jollibee
Address: Rosales Boulevard cor Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Jondel's Snack Inn
Address: Rosales Boulevard, Calbayog City
Kabayan Eatery
Address: Brgy Talahib, Calbayog City
Kalawid
Address: Brgy Capoocan, Calbayog City
Kamalig Music Lounge
Address: Brgy Rawis, Calbayog City
Kamayan Sa Carayman
Address: Brgy Carayman, Calbayog City
Kaun Kit
Address: Brgy Capoocan, Calbayog City
King's Court
Address: Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Lagkaw Super Rat
Address: Rosales Bridge, JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City
Linda's Inn
Address: Brgy Rawis, Calbayog City
Linn's Garden
Address: Rosales Boulevard, Calbayog City
Mangrove Restaurant
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Calbayog City
Mila's aon-Kaonan
Address: Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Monterey To Go
Address: JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City
Net's Carenderia
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard,Calbayog City
New Rebelito's Refreshment
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Calbayog City
Pardz Music Company
Address: Brgy obrero, Calbayog City
San Joaquin Restaurant
Address: Orquin Street, Calbayog City
Saraff's Drivers' Place
Address: Gomez Street, Calbayog City
Shawarma Restaurant
Address: Rosales Boulevard, Calbayog City
Sulo Restaurant
Address: Brgy Carayman, Cabayog City
Talahib Restaurant
Address: Brgy Talahib, Calbayog City
Tony's Fastfood and Resturant
Address: Gomez Street, Calbayog City


ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS

3 GEMS
Address: Brgy Obrero, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2094-055
ANM PENSIONNE
Address: Nijaga corner Pajarito Sts, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2094-436
CALBAYOG CITY LODGE
Address Brgy Obrero, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2093-501
CALBAYOG INN
Address: Navarro St, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2096-472
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTER
Address: JD Avelino Ave., Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-372
EDUARDO'S TOURIST HOTEL
Address: Pajarito cor Rosales Blvd, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2092-407
F & A SUITES
Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2096-195
I'S PLANT HOTEL
Address: JPR Subdivision, Brgy Obrero, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-108
LA VISTA PENSIONNE
Address: Brgy Capoocan, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2092-593
MARJU KRISEL
Address: Brgy San Policarpo, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-591
HOURS APARTELLE
Address: Brgy Payahan, Calbayog City
ROZENIA MINITEL
Address: JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 3011-171
SAMAR LODGE
Address: Brgy Payahan, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2093-501
SAN JOAQUIN INN
Address: Nijaga cor Orquin Streets, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-386
SEASIDE DRIVE INN
Address: Brgy Rawis, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-243
SIGMA LODGE
Address: Brgy. East Awang, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-434
TTMIST HOSTEL
Address: Brgy Balud, Calbayog City
Telephone Number: 2091-470

Sunday, June 7, 2009

GETTING TO CALBAYOG

BY LAND: approximately 18 hours travel daily
Manila - Calbayog
Davao - Calbayog
Bus Companies: Philtranco, BTB, Silver Star, CUL, etc.

BY SEA: approximately 10 hours travel every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Cebu - Calbayog - Cebu
Shipping Line: M/V Calbayog (Palacio Shipping)

BY AIR: approximately 50 minutes daily
Manila - Cabayog - Manila
Airline Companies: PAL Express, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air

Cebu Pacific: MWF
Manila - Calbayog 6:10 AM (ETD) 7:55 AM (ETA)
Calbayog - Manila 7:35 AM (ETD) 9:00 AM
(ETA)
Pal Express: daily
Manila - Calbayog 5:50 AM (ETD) 7:15 AM (ETA)
Calbayog - Manila 7:05 AM (ETD) 8:00 AM (ETA)
Zest Air: TTh, Sunday

Manila - Calbayog 11:30 AM (ETD) 12:50 PM (ETA)
Calbayog - Manila 1:10 PM (ETD) 2:30 PM (ETA)


FROM POINTS OF ARRIVAL TO THE CITY PROPER:
From the airport: take a motorcab to a nearby destination at no more than P120.00 a trip.
From the pier/bus terminl: take a pedal-drive cab to destination at P15.00 per head
For first timers in the city, kindly seek the assistance of the City Tourism and Information situated at the Ground Floor of the Handumanan Building, JD Avelino Avenue, Calbayog City.






CALBAYOG CITY OFFICIALS

CITY MAYOR: Mel Senen S. Sarmiento
VICE-MAYOR: Ronaldo P. Aquino

1ST DISTRICT CITY COUNCILORS:
Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Virgilio B. Clemens
Arturo D. Pasacas
Raymund C. Uy
Susano D. Salurio
Jonas A. Montealto

2ND DISTRICT CITY COUNCILORS:
Noel G. Sermense
Danilo G. Bernate
Rey James R. Uy
Regina B. Rabuya
Julius A. Mancol
Virgilio B. Porlares

ABC FEDERATION PRESIDENT:
Florencio Enriquez
SK FEDERATION PRESIDENT:
Charlie Conejos


OFFICERS, CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT COMMITTEES OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD CY 2009

PRESIDING OFFICER - Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino

PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE - Hon. Regina B. Rabuya

MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER - Hon. Noel G. Sermense

1st DISTRICT DEPUTY

MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER - Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.

1ST DISTRICT ASSISTANT DEPUTY

MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER - Hon.Susano D. Salurio

2nd DISTRICT DEPUTY

MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER - Hon. Danilo G. Bernate

2nd DISTRICT ASSISTANT DEPUTY

MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER - Hon. Julius A. Mancol




COMMITTEE ON RULES AND PROCEDURES:
Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION:
Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Members:
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS:
Chairman: Hon. Juius A. Mancol
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Virgilio B.Porlares
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
COMMITTEE ON LAWS AND STYLE:
Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon.Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Virgilio B.Clemens
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS:
Chairman: Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND PUBLC WELFARE:
Chairman: Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Vice-Chairman: Regina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY:
Chairman: Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Members:
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Nel G. Sermense
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:
Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
COMMITTEE ON MARKET AND ABATTOIR:
Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Members:
Hon. Julus A. Mancol
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES
Chairman:Raymund C. Uy
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Members:
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Members:
Hon. Danilo G. Bernae
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND AGRARIAN REFORM:
Chairman: Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Members:
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Vice-Chairman:Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Members:
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT:
Chairman:Hon. Charlie Boy T. Conejos
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Members:
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
COMMITTEE ON LAND USE, HOUSING AND URBAN POOR:
Chairman:Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Members:
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
COMMITTEE ON BARANGAY AFFAIRS:
Chairman: Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, TRADE AND INDUSTRY:
Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
COMMITEE ON GENERAL SERVICES:
Chairman: Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Members:
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
COMMITTEE ON WOMEN, FAMILY AND CHILDREN:
Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
Members:
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon.Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Charlie Boy T. Conejos
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS:
Chairman: Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
COMMITTEE ON COOPERATIVES AND LIVELIHOOD:
Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Members:
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE:
Chairman: Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY:
Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIR:
Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL INVESTIGATION:
Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Jlius A. Mancol
Members:
Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STREET CHILDREN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
Chairman: Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
Vice-Chairman:Hon. REgina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Rey james R. Uy
Hon. Charlie By T. Conejos
COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT:
Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CRIMES, DRUGS AND VICES CONTROL:
Chairman: Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Members:
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. REgina B. Rabuya
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES:
Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Members:
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CLEANLINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION:
Chairman: Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Florencio U. Enriquez
Members:
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Vrgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Raymund C. Uy
Hon. Rey James R. Uy
Hon. Charlie Boy T. Conejos
COMMITTEE ON MEDIA AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION:
Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
COMMITTEE ON GAMEFOWL, GAMES AND AMUSEMENT:
Chairman: Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Members:
Hon. Jonas A. Montealto
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET REVIEW:
Chairman: Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means
(Hon. Julius A. Mancol)
Members: Chairman, Committee on Laws
( Hon. Noel G. Sermense)
Chairman, Committee on Public Works
( Hon. Danilo G. Bernate)
Chairman, Committee on General Services
( Hon. Rey James R. Uy)
Chairman, Committee on Social Services
( Hon. Raymund C. Uy)
Chairman, Committee on Budget and Appropriation
( Hon. Ambrosio V. Dean, Jr.)
COMMITTEE ON POWER AND ENERGY:
Chairman: Hon. Susano D. Salurio
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Ambrsio V. Dean, Jr.
Members:
Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Co- Vice-Chairman: Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Members:
Hon. Danilo G. Bernate
Hon. Regina B. Rabuya
Hon. Susano D. Salurio
COMMITTEE ON TECHNICAL EDUCATION:
Chairman: Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Noel G. Sermense
Members:
Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares
Hon. Julius A. Mancol
Hon. Susano D. Salurio

Friday, June 5, 2009

LAND AREA AND LOCATION OF CALBAYOG

Calbayog City has a total land area of 90,300 hectares which is .301% of the archipelago's total land area, 4.21% of the regional land area, 6,724% of Samar Island and 16.10% of the land area of Samar Province, and is located in Region VIII.

Calbayog City is located in the western coast of Samar Island 60 miles from the northern tip, 180 miles east to west from the southern tip and 64 miles east to west from the coastal boundaries of eastern and western provinces of the island.

BOUNDARIES:
North: Municipality of Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
Northwest: San Isidro and Bobon, Northern Samar
Northeast: Silvino Lobos and Mondragon
Southeast: Sta. Margarita, Samar
Southwest: Samar Sea
East: Gandara and Matuguinao, Samar

DISTANCE FROM CALBAYOG TO OTHER TOWNS AND CITIES IN REGION VIII:
Catbalogan - 70 kms
Catarman, N. Samar - 72 kms
Borongan, E. Samar - 224 kms
Maasin City - 386 kms
Ormoc City - 292 kms
Tacloban City - 183 kms

OTHER BASIC INFORMATION:
City Classification - Class A
Land Area - 90,300 hectares
Soil Type - 9 types
Number of barangays - 157 barangays
Number of districts - 3 districts (Calbayog, Tinambacan, Oquendo)
Population - 185,009 (2008 projection)
Growth Rate - 2.9%
Religion - predominantly Catholics
Dialects/Languages - Waray-Waray, Cebuano, Boholano, Tagalog, English, Chinese

Thursday, June 4, 2009

CITY MAYORS OF CABAYOG

SPANISH REGIME: (CAPITAN/TENIENTE MAYOR)
Rufino Pido - 1886-1887
Pedro Matudan - 1888-1889
Pablo Comilan - 1890-1891
Pablo Jaropojop - 1892-1893
Antonio Tarrayo - 1894-1985
Anacleto Rueda - 1896-1897
Catalino Jaropojop - 1898-1899
Anastacio Pido - 1900


AMERICAN REGIME: (PRESIDENTE)
Rufino Pido - 1901
Hugon Rosales - 1902-1910
Ildefonso Rosales - 1910-1913
Luciano Ortiz - 1913-1916
Buenaventura Rosales - 1916-1919
Senecio Mancol - 1919-1922
Cesario Ortiz - 1922-1925
Anastacio Pido - 1925-1928
Buenaventura Rosales - 1928-1931
Ireneo Ortiz - 1931-1934
Tomas Gomez, Jr. - 1937-1940



JAPANESE OCCUPATION: (MAYOR)
Pedro Pido - 1941-1945


LIBERATION TO THE PRESENT: (MAYOR)
Rizal Ortega - 1945-1946
Pedro Pido - 1946-1948
Jose Rono - August-December 1949
Pedro Pido - 1950-1953
Jose Rono - 1954-1967
Amado Ygrubay - 1967-1971
Pablo Lucero - 1972- April 3, 1982
Ricardo Tan - April 4, 1982- April 15, 1986
Godofreda Dean - April 16, 1986- December 1, 1987
Manuel Lagrimas - December 2, 1987- February 2, 1988
Roberto Rosales - February 2, 1988- June 29, 1992
Reynaldo Uy - June 30, 1992- June 29, 2001
Mel Senen Sarmiento - June 30, 2001- date

Monday, June 1, 2009

History of Calbayog

Calbayog began as early as 1600 in a settlement called Hibatang by the river bank of the present Oquendo River. It had 2,000 inhabitants under the spiritual guidance of a Jesuit, Father Ignacio de Alzina.

The present barangay Anislag was the forerunner of Calbayog settlement. The barangay is located along the river bank of Oquendo River, about 10kms north of the city proper. Historical remains of what was once a village church can be noticed by travelers passing the barangay.The place was often visited by flood during stormy days, so settlement in Anislag became unsafe. The settlers left the place in "balotos" (bancas) and hastily in rigged bamboo rafts following the river towards the sea. At Cahumpan (now a barangay) they decided to stop just for a moment's break. Somehow, at the the spur of the moment and by a common consent, they settled down at Cahumpan to start life anew.More settlers came. Some crossed the river to Sabang (now Barangay Trinidad). After a certain period of time, the restless settlers moved again and settled at Taboc (now Barangay Obrero), a settlement which directly face the open Samar sea. The place was once a vast swampland which extended from the present Nijaga Park, where the monument of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, and Calbayog local hero, Benedicto P. Nijaga, now stand.

Taboc is the place where the name Calbayog began. Taboc, so legend says, once abounded with "Bayog" trees. They were cut down and burned for fuel in making "Cal" (lime) out of sea shell and corals. From these, the Spaniards called the "Calbayog".

The second version says that there was once a man named "Bayog". It so happened that there was no other path leading to the sea except at Bayog's place. Fishermen used to say "tikang kami kan Bayog (We came from Bayog; or makadto kami kan Bayog). One day, a "guardia civil" asked for the name of the place. The fishermen mistaking the query for another thing, answered "Tikang kami kan Bayog" (We came from Bayog). With the correct query and a wrong answer, the Spaniard took the last words "kan Bayog", for the name of the settlement. A lot of tongue-twisting and mispronunciation changed the original name of Calbayog.

Calbayog rose to political and religious prominence after the American era and became the seat of Roman Catholicism in Samar when the Diocese of Calbayog was created on April 10, 1910.Republic Act Number 328 made Calbayog a city on October 16,1948. In 1961, RA 328 was repealed by RA 3879, an act which revised the city charter. SOURCE: City Planning and Development Office, Calbayog City.