Candaba
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Candaba, officially the Municipality of Candaba (Kapampangan: Balen ning Candaba; Template:Langx; formerly Candawe), is a municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the Template:PH wikidata, it has a population of Template:PH wikidata people.Template:PH wikidata
History
In mid-1966, during a meeting at Camp Olivas with President Ferdinand Marcos, Mayor Anastacio L. Gallardo volunteered to become president of the Anti-Huk Mayor's League of Pampanga, which aimed to combat communist rebels from the Hukbalahap, with him stating, "Mr. President, I am willing to lead the anti-Huk movement. Give us guns and we will fight them. We can solve the problem here even if my colleagues here are playing footsie with the Huks."<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> On July 18, 1966, Mayor Gallardo was on his way to another meeting with President Marcos when he and his five escorts were assassinated by Hukbalahap rebels in Barrio Santa Lucia, Santa Ana, Pampanga.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
Candaba is located at the lowest point in the Central Luzon Region. The neighboring municipality of San Miguel (San Miguel de Mayumo) in Bulacan province used to be part of Candaba until San Miguel became a municipality itself (included is the area of Doña Remedios Trinidad bordering San Miguel and General Tinio).
Candaba is bounded by the following: Municipality of Arayat, Pampanga, and Municipality of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, to the north; Municipality of San Miguel, Bulacan, and Municipality of San Ildefonso, Bulacan, to the east; Municipality of Baliuag, Bulacan, to the south; Municipality of San Luis, Pampanga, and Municipality of Santa Ana, Pampanga, to the west.
Candaba is also divided to 3 regions, the Tagalog Region comprising the southern part of Candaba which was a boundary between it and Baliuag and San Ildefonso, next is the Poblacion Region to the west which boundaries with Sta Ana, and next is the Kapampangan Region to the east which boundaries San Miguel.
Barangays
Candaba is politically subdivided into 33 barangays, as shown below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Bahay Pare
- Bambang
- Barangca
- Barit
- Buas (Poblacion)
- Cuayang Bugtong
- Dalayap
- Dulong Ilog
- Gulap
- Lanang
- Lourdes
- Magumbali
- Mandasig
- Mandili
- Mangga
- Mapaniqui
- Paligui
- Pangclara
- Pansinao
- Paralaya (Poblacion)
- Pasig
- Pescadores (Poblacion)
- Pulong Gubat
- Pulong Palazan
- Salapungan
- San Agustin (Poblacion)
- Santo Rosario
- Tagulod
- Talang
- Tenejero
- Vizal San Pablo
- Vizal Santo Cristo
- Vizal Santo Niño
Climate
Like rest of the area in Central Luzon, there are two seasons in the area, the wet season and dry season. The wet season occurs during the months of May to October, and the dry season the rest of the year. Template:Clear left
Demographics
Template:Philippine CensusTemplate:StackIn the 2020 census, the population of Candaba, Pampanga, was 119,497 people,Template:PH wikidata with a density of Template:Convert.
Religion
Roman Catholic 60%, Members Church of God International 3.5%, Iglesia ni Cristo 5%, Evangelicals 29%, others (includes Islam, Buddhism and other religions) 1.5%. The San Andres Apostol Parish serves as one of the Roman Catholic parish churches inside the municipality. Founded way back 1575, this parish is the oldest parish of the town that houses the town's patron, San Andres Apostol otherwise known as Apung Dalis, who celebrates his feast day during the 30th of November, every year.
Template:Stack The second oldest parish is the Nuestra Señora de la Merced Parish (F-1937) in Bahay Pare, Candaba, Pampanga where the miraculous and oldest image of Our Lady of Mercy in the Philippines is enshrined. Devotees flock to the parish to ask Mary to intercede for their spiritual, mental, and physical health, for their families and studies, and for the increase of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The image is well known for her Dalit as She visits different places.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Her feast day is every September 24.
On August 22, 2021, "Nuestra sa Pinac" or "Nuestra Señora de la Merced sa Pinac", a statue of Our Lady of Mercy along the Candaba-Baliuag Road was blessed by the Most Rev. Florentino G. Lavarias, D.D, Archbishop of San Fernando with Most. Rev. Paciano Aniceto during the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary. It has become a local tourist spot.
The other parishes in the town are Virgen de Lourdes Parish (F-1983) in Talang, Señor Salvador Parish (F-1985) in Salapungan, and Lord's Baptism Parish (F-1996) in Pasig. The parishes are under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga.
One of the popular religious site in Candaba is in the barangay "Pulong Gubat". It pulls many pilgrims who believe that Nuestro Señor de la Paciencia will cure their illness or grant their wishes.Template:Clear left
Economy
The Candaba Swamp (Pinac, Pinak) absorbs most of the flood waters that flow from the western slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. During the rainy season, the Pampanga River overflows and the swamp is submerged. But it is relatively dry during the dry Season, hence making the land suitable for a variety agricultural production.
Candaba is noted for its production melon, that are sold worldwide.Template:Citation needed The swamps are communal fishing grounds encompassing some 430 km2 of highly arable farmlands. Candaba swamps are very fertile due to its sustained deposits of humus and decaying plant residues. Migrant wild ducks and various wildlife bird from Siberia, New Zealand, Mongolia and other parts of Asia use Candaba as their yearly sanctuary.Template:Citation neededTemplate:Clear left
Infrastructure
- Drainage System
Candaba-San Miguel road is known for being flooded when a typhoon hits Candaba. The drainage system or rip-rap, which is a part of Mayor Jerry Pelayo's road cementing project, was built on both sides of every cemented roads made so the rainwater from other parts of Pampanga will just flow on it and not on the road.
Transportation
Public transport is mainly done by means of jeepneys and tricycles. Jeepneys have their routes as an itinerary route for various places. Candaba-San Miguel road or pinak was fully cemented by 2014.
Telecommunication facilities
Candabas telecommunication facilities and telephone services are provided by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), Datelcom, Evangelista Telephone Company, and the Pampanga Telecom Company.
Water and power utilities
- Waterworks
Candaba will soon have modern waterworks, following the start of a 24 million Peso water supply development project of the Candaba Water District (CWD) with the financial and technical assistance of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).Template:Citation needed Other means to get drinking water are water wells.
- Electric power
The municipality receives it electric power in from the Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative (PELCO 1) and from Manila Electric Company (Meralco).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| PSGC | Barangay | Electric Utility | Acronym |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35405001 | Bahay Pare | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405002 | Bambang | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405003 | Barangca | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405004 | Barit | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405005 | Buas (Poblacion) | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405008 | Cuayang Bugtong | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative/Manila Electric Company | PELCO 1/MERALCO |
| 35405009 | Dalayap | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405010 | Dulong Ilog | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405011 | Gulap | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405012 | Lanang | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405013 | Lourdes | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative/Manila Electric Company | PELCO 1/MERALCO |
| 35405014 | Magumbali | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405015 | Mandasig | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405016 | Mandili | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405017 | Mangga | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405018 | Mapaniqui | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405020 | Paligui | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405021 | Pangclara | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405022 | Pansinao | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405023 | Paralaya (Poblacion) | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405024 | Pasig | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405025 | Pescadores (Poblacion) | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405026 | Pulong Gubat | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405027 | Pulong Palazan | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405028 | Salapungan | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405029 | San Agustin (Poblacion) | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405031 | Santo Rosario | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405032 | Tagulod | Nueva Ecija 1 Electric Cooperative | NEECO 1 |
| 35405033 | Talang | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405034 | Tenejero | Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative | PELCO 1 |
| 35405035 | Vizal San Pablo | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405036 | Vizal Santo Cristo | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
| 35405037 | Vizal Santo Niño | Manila Electric Company | Meralco |
Government
The following are the duly elected officials of this town for the term 2022-2025:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Rene E. Maglanque (PDP–Laban) |
| Vice Mayor | Restituto Sibug (PDP–Laban) |
| Councilors | Nelson Alonzo (PDP–Laban)
Amy Rose Baylon (Independent) Joey Buco (Independent) Dan Gallarado (Independent) Carol Foz (Independent) Jun Gatus (Independent) Ate Thelma Macapagal (KAMBILAN) Siso Maglanque (PDP–Laban) Doña Salac (PDP–Laban) Maine Santiago (PDP–Laban) |
| ABC President | Pedy Balingit |
| SK Federation President | Luis Angelo Sagum |
Bird sanctuary
In January 2008, a Philippine record of 17,000 birds (in the 24-hour count) visited the 32,000-hectare Candaba Swamp, sanctuary for migratory birds. There are 80 species of migratory birds were sighted at the 100-hectare fishpond of Mayor Jerry Pelayo in Barangay Doña Simang and in Barangay Paralaya. The rare birds spotted were: the Shrenck's bittern, great bittern, gadwall, coot, Philippine mallard or ducks, and Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). Robert S. Kennedy's book A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines lists endemic and migratory birds which visit the Philippines. Pelayo organized the Ibon-Ebon Festival (“birds and eggs”) on February 1–2. The WBCP recorded three rare species in Candaba swamp: the purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) and the black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Education
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They are Candaba East Schools District Office, and Candaba West Schools District Office.
Primary and elementary schools
- Bahay Pare Elementary School
- Bambang Elementary School
- Barit Elementary School
- Candaba Ecumenical Learning Center
- Candaba Elementary School
- Dalayap Elementary School
- Divine Querubin Learning Academy
- Dulong Ilog Elementary School
- Eastern Candaba Christian School
- Gulap Elementary School
- Janielle Leigh Academy
- Lanang Elementary School
- Mandasig Elementary School
- Mangga Elementary School
- Paligue Elementary School
- Pangclara Elementary School
- Pansinao Elementary School
- Paralaya Elementary School
- Pasig Elementary School
- Pulong Gubat Elementary School
- Pulong Palazan Elementary School
- San Agustin Elementary School
- St. Peter Paul Academy of Vizal
- Sto. Rosario Elementary School
- Talang Elementary School
- Tenejero Elementary School
- Vizal San Pablo I Elementary School
- Vizal San Pablo II Elementary School
- Vizal Sto. Cristo Elementary School
- Vizal Sto. Niño Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Bahay Pare National High School
- Lanang High School
- Mangga High School
- Mapaniqui National High School
- Paralaya High School
- Pasig National High School
- Pulong Gubat High School
- Salapungan National High School
- Salapungan National High School (Mandili Annex)
- Tagulod High School
- Talang National High School
Notable personalities
- Cesar "Kuya Cesar" Nucum - Iconic radio personality known for his slow-paced, gentle delivery and his popular advice programs on DZMM, such as "Dear Kuya Cesar" and "Ikaw sa Likod ng mga Awit". A native of Barangay Pansinao, Candaba.
- Eddie del Mar - a FAMAS-winning Filipino actor, director, and producer who was born in Candaba, Pampanga. He became famous for his portrayals of national heroes, most notably for his role as José Rizal in the film Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal and as Andres Bonifacio in Andres Bonifacio (Ang Supremo).
- Rafael Yabut - former Undersecretary and Acting Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
References
Bibliography
- Gatbonton, Manuel, Ing Candawe, excerpts, 1933.
- Henson, Mariano A., Pampanga and Its Towns (AD 1300-1965), Angeles: 1965.
- Licuanan, Virginia Benitez and Jose Llavador Mira, The Philippines Under Spain: A Compilation and Translation of Original Documents, Quezon City: 1993.
- Pangilinan, Michael Raymon M. (Siuala ding Meangubie), Five Thousand Years of Antiquity: A Timeline of Candaba History, Kapampangan Magazine, ed. by Elmer G. Cato, Template:Issn, Year 2004, Issue XV, pp. 11–12.
- Pangilinan, Michael Raymon M. (Siuala ding Meangubie), Candaba: Timelessly Mystical, Kapampangan Magazine, ed. by Elmer G. Cato, Template:Issn, Year 2004, Issue XV, pp. 16–17.
- San Agustin, Gaspar de, Conquistas de las Islas Filipinas; 1565–1615, 1st Bilingual Edition, Intramuros: 1998.
- The Historical Data Papers, Candaba, Bureau of Public Schools, 1953
- The Contemporary Chinese Dictionary (Chinese-English Edition), Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing 2002.
External links
- Candaba Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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