Padre Garcia, Batangas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Location | |
Map of Batangas showing the location of Padre Garcia. | |
Government | |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
Province | Batangas |
District | 4th district of Batangas |
Barangays | 18 |
Income Class: | 3rd class municipality |
Mayor | Prudencio Gutierrez |
Physical characteristics | |
Area | 31.50 km² |
Population | 34,504 1,095.4/km² |
Padre Garcia is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 34,504 people in 6,334 households. It has 20,087 registered voters as of 2004.
Padre Garcia's old name is Lumang Bayan as it is the former seat of government of the neighboring town of Rosario.
Padre Garcia is one of the 32 municipalities of Batangas Province, situated in the eastern part of the province. It is bounded on the north by Lipa City, on the east by the Municipality of San Antonio, Quezon, south by Rosario and on the west by Lipa City and Rosario.
The name of the town is derived from one of its most famous sons, Padre Vicente Garcia, a native of Brgy. Maugat. He is one of the first defender's of Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere. He and Dr. Rizal are friends during those times when they are fighting for the Philippine's independence from Spain.
Contents |
[edit] Current Officials
Municipal Mayor
- Prudencio Gutierrez
Municipal Vice Mayor
- Ferdinand Villar
Sangguniang Bayan Members
- Artemio Gonzales
- Louie Dimayuga
- Edson Recinto
- Emilio Tapalla
- Myla Diene Hanopol
- Crisologo Dimayuga
- Christopher Kasilag
- Charlie dela Torre
- Nestor Pesigan (ABC President)
- Rubelardo Katigbak Jr. (SK Federation President)
[edit] Livestock Auction Market
Padre Garcia is also known for its animal auction market which is said to be the biggest in the whole country. Cows, carabaos, horses, goats and chickens are the common animals you can buy at the town's auction market during Thursdays and Fridays. Being an agricultural town, most of its income are derived from this auction market.
[edit] Kabakahan Festival
Every December 1 which is the Foundation Day of Padre Garcia, Garciano's Tribe in cooperation with the local government holds the KABAKAHAN FESTIVAL. During this day, Garcianos troop to Poblacion to watch different schools and youth groups perform in the Street Dancing Competition. KABAKAHAN Festival is not only with regards to having the largest and biggest livestock auction market in the country. It is also a celebration of the history of Padre Garcia and the way of living and culture of the Garcianos.
[edit] Barangays
Padre Garcia is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.
|
|
[edit] Municipal Officials
Municipal Administrator
- Ramil Calingasan
Sangguniang Bayan Secretary
- Ermelita Kasilag
Municipal Planning and Development Officer
- Cora Garen
Municipal Accountant
- Jojie de Guzman
[edit] Barangay Officials
Barangay Banaba
- Renato Abarentos - Barangay Chairman
- Teddy Matibag - Barangay Councilor
- Mark Ayong - SK Chairman
Barangay Banay-banay
- Jobet Salapar - SK Chairman
Barangay Bawi
- Jose Comia - Barangay Chairman
- Niones Dimaculangan - SK Chairman
Barangay Bukal
- Laarni Buquir - SK Chairman
Barangay Castillo
- Leopoldo Biscocho - Barangay Chairman
- Lino Valencia - SK Chairman
Barangay Cawongan
- Gregorio Vergara - Barangay Chairman
- Adona Banaag - SK Chairman
Barangay Manggas
- Efren Reyes - Barangay Chairman
- Christian Marasigan - SK Chairman
Barangay Maugat East
- Lerma Carandang - SK Chairman
Barangay Maugat West
- Jennelyn Mandigma - SK Chairman
Barangay Pansol
- Carlos Braceros - Barangay Chairman
- Kenneth Padilla - SK Chairman
Barangay Payapa
- Doy Ani - SK Chairman
Barangay Poblacion
- Nestor Pesigan - Barangay Chairman (ABC President)
- Nino Recto - SK Chairman
Barangay Quilo-quilo North
- Adobo Mangundayao - Barangay Chairman
- Heriel Bautista - SK Chairman
Barangay Quilo-quilo South
- Ailyn de Castro - SK Chairman
Barangay San Felipe
- Narciso Miranda - Barangay Chairman
- Jennifer Maala - SK Chairman
Barangay San Miguel
- Jon-jon Sacdalan - SK Chairman
Barangay Tamak
- Rene Maala - Barangay Chairman
- Celso Briones - SK Chairman
Barangay Tangob
- Oscar Dimaculangan - Barangay Chairman
- Rubelardo Katigbak Jr. - SK Chairman (SKMF President)
[edit] External links
Agoncillo • Alitagtag • Balayan • Balete • Batangas City • Bauan • Calaca • Calatagan • Cuenca • Ibaan • Laurel • Lemery • Lian • Lipa City • Lobo • Mabini • Malvar • Mataas na Kahoy • Nasugbu • Padre Garcia • Rosario • San Jose • San Juan • San Luis • San Nicolas • San Pascual • Santa Teresita • Santo Tomas • Taal • Talisay • Tanauan City • Taysan • Tingloy • Tuy