Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Barangays of Iriga City, in the Camarines Sur Province, Philippines
Antipolo •
Cristo Rey •
Del Rosario •
Francia •
La Anunciacion •
La Medalla •
La Purisima •
La Trinidad •
Niño Jesus •
Perpetual Help •
Sagrada •
Salvacion •
San Agustin •
San Andres •
San Antonio •
San Francisco •
San Isidro •
San Jose •
San Juan •
San Miguel •
San Nicolas •
San Pedro •
San Rafael •
San Ramon •
San Roque •
San Vicente Norte •
San Vicente Sur •
Santa Cruz Norte •
Santa Cruz Sur •
Santa Elena •
Santa Isabel •
Santa Maria •
Santa Teresita •
Santiago •
Santo Domingo •
Santo Niño
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List Of Municipalities In The Camarines Sur Province of the Philippines
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Balatan
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Bato
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Bombon
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Buhi
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Bula
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Cabusao
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Calabanga
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Camaligan
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Canaman
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Caramoan
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Del Gallego
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Gainza
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Garchitorena
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Goa
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Lagonoy
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Libmanan
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Lupi
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Magarao
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Milaor
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Minalabac
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Nabua
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Ocampo
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Pamplona
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Pasacao
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Pili
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Presentacion
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Ragay
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Sagñay
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San Fernando
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San Jose
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Sipocot
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Siruma
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Tigaon
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Tinambac
Cities In The Province Of Camarines Sur: Iriga City
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Iriga City,
Camarines Sur, Philippines
- Iriga City has a total of 36 barangays
- Registered Voters of Iriga City as of (2010) = 51,344
- Population of Iriga City (as of Aug 1, 2007) = 97,983
- Land Area of Iriga City (as of 2007, in hectares) = 13,735 (78% is agricultural, 16% built-up and 6% forest area.
- Iriga City is a 4th class Component city and partially Urban.
- Iriga City is in the Camarines Sur province and within Region_V in the southern island of Luzon - Bicol Region
Location of Iriga City, Province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
Location : 478 kilometers south of Manila , Iriga is strategically located in the Bicol region, situated as it is between Naga in the North and Legazpi in the south.
History of Iriga City, Province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
The official seal of the city tells the story about Iriga.
- HISTORY:
The history of Iriga – from its small beginning as a barrio or “ visita” of its mother town of Nabua to the present – is depicted in the lower portion of the seal . Nabua is symbolized by the “BUA” (meaning coconut bud, from which the town derives its name) which is shown exposed in the half-open coconut at the right hand side of the bottom of the seal. Bua (Na-bua) was a flourishing native settlement when the Spaniards arrived there. This is depicted by the full-grown coconut tree. The two smaller trees stands for Bato and Iriga, then the small dependencies of Nabua. The coconut has been chosen to symbolize the three towns because it is the basic agricultural product of the localities.
The town of Bua was located in low, marshy terrain and was easily flooded during the rainy season. The Bua townsfolk, therefore referred to the highland settlement close to Sumagang mountain (now simply known as Mt. Iriga or Mt. Asog ) as “I-RAGA” (from the Bua dialect meaning “ where there is land”- the prefix ”I” meaning possession and is roughly equivalent to the English phrase “there is ” or “it has”). “Raga” in the dialect means ”land” or “soil ”hence, “ I-RAGA” has been explained by historians as “ where soil obtainable for filling Bua’s marshland”. Some historians interpret the phrase “ where the land is plentiful and the settlers are big land-owners”.
As evangelization by the Franciscan friars progressed, population spread out and the barrio established by the settlers at the foot of the Sumagang mountain developed in size and health. This barrio called “Iriga” by the Spaniards. The term is a corruption of the native “I-raga”.
The progress of the present City of Iriga is symbolized by the towering granite obelisk in the center of the inscription. The obelisk, a monument to the hardworking settlers of I-raga, stands on the man-made stone foundation bearing the year 1578, the year when the settlement was established as a barrio of Nabua. Over this stone foundation, the people built a town which the Spanish authorities recognized as such in 1683. This year (1683) in effect, marks the second milestone in the history of the city. For nearly three centuries thereafter, the town grew in area as well as in wealth and density of population. 1968, marks the third significant milestone in its history: The President of the Philippines(Ferdinand E. Marcos), on July 8, 1968, signed into law the City Charter (RA No. 5261) which granted Iriga its independence from the province of Camarines Sur. The historic event marks the culmination of the town people’s long struggle for recognition. This is symbolized by the towering obelisk which rises from the bottom to the top of the center of the seal with the year 1968 crowning its top.
- 2. GEOGRAPHY:
The background of the basic design of the seal is the Sumagang mountain (or Mt. Iriga) at the foot of which the city is located. Mt. Iriga has always been and will always be the most dominant landmark of the city.
The characteristic feature of the mountain and hills which dot the city is depicted on the right hand side of the bottom of the seal. The hills appear eroded or eaten away to show that it was from these highlands that Nabua, at first, and the whole region later, obtained soil for filling the lowlands. In fact, much of the soil used by the railroad company (PNR) for building its tracks when it extended its line to Albay came from these hills. The lowlands on which the mother town of Nabua is located is also shown on the left hand side of the seal.
- 3. COLOR AND OTHER SYMBOLS:
On right hand side of the obelisk, at the upper portion of the seal, are thirty-five stars which stand for the original thirty-five barrios which compose the town of Iriga at the time of its erection into a city. The blue field on which the stars are shown stands for hope for a greater and more prosperous city which the people of Iriga have.
At the left hand side are four crosses which stand for the four parishes into which the barrios are grouped together in the church’s ecclesiastical administration of the town. The red field where the four crosses are shown stands for the blood and the sacrifices of Iriga’s forebears who sacrificed their lives under the yoke of foreign colonization and oppression.
Finally, a scroll which encircles the seal, dividing it into upper and lower halves, bears the inscription: I-RAGA SA SUMAGANG”. This was how the settlers of Nabua referred to the present site of the city and means “there is land in Sumagang”. The inscription is intended to perpetuate for generations to come the vocables "I-RAGA”, the original name of Iriga, and “Sumagang”, (meaning “sunrise”) the native name of its mountains. The gold of the scroll stands for the spiritual and material wealth of the people of Iriga.
- 4. SHIELD OF THE ESCUTCHEON:
The shield of the escutcheon is Malayan in contour. It is a departure from the Western shields usually adopted by other Philippine cities. This is to show and to remind the people of Iriga of our autochthonous Malayan racial stock and cultural background.
- Article by: Dr. Domingo Abella, 1968
People of Iriga City, Province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
- Population of Iriga City (as of Aug 1, 2007 census) = 97,983
- Registered Voters of Iriga City per COMELEC (2010)= 51,948
Elected Government Officials of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
- Elected Government officials of Iriga City for the term of 2010-2013
- Mayor:Madelaine Yorobe Alfelor Gazmen
- Vice-Mayor:Jose San Gabriel Villanueva Jr.
- Councilors:
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Barangay Elected Officials of Iriga City, Camarines Sur for the term of 2010-2013
Businesses in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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Real Estate for Sale in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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Schools in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
School year 2013-2014 starts June 3 and ends March 31, 2014, for public elementary and secondary schools. The school year will have 201 school days, of which 180 days are “nonnegotiable” student-teacher contact time.
The multisectoral Brigada Eskwela to prepare schools for the students’ return will be on May 21-26. Oplan Balik Eskwela will be from May 28 to June 8 while orientation on K to 12 for parents and other stakeholders will be on June 9.
Although private schools may deviate from the Department of Education (DepEd) calendar, they are enjoined not to start before June 3 and later than Aug 31.
School Year 2013-2014 in public elementary and high schools will start on June 3 and end on March 31, 2014 The name of your school in Iriga City can be listed here. You can list it like this:
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Economy of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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Jobs in Iriga City
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Natural Resources of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
- Protect the environment
It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.
Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!
Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.
The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.
To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.
Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More
We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.
This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.
Contact:
- Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
- +63-2-929-6626
- osec@denr.gov.ph
We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.
Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power. We have too many black outs.
Tourists Attractions of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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Mt. Iriga
Rising some 4,823 feet above sea level (1,196 meters), Mt. Iriga is a challenging climb and offers a panoramic view of the entire Bicol River basin area. A crater and gully was formed during the mountain's last recorded eruption on January 4, 1614. The crater drops to some 500 feet deep from the summit. It's cold surrounding makes it a fitting habitat for wild berries and a local specie of pine called agoho, which abundantly grow in the area. Regular mountain climbing activities are held yearly with participants coming from Iriga City, its neighboring towns and from as many parts of the country. It is the home of different endemic species, especially "Rafflesia Irigaense', one of the smallest species of Rafflesia, famous for it's smell and size.
- article from the city government of Iriga.
Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of Iriga City.
Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling
Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In
Tour de Zamboanga 2013: From the 11th of July, 2013 to the 14th of July, 2013. A four day 540 kilometer bicycle race for Charity!
- Due to the road constructions going on in the route of the Tour, we are eliminating the road bikes from this race.
- This is a (Non-Roadbike) individual bicycle race. Everybody is welcome in this race. The more the merrier. Racers who skip a stage will not be allowed to continue. Everybody who finishes the race and does not skip a stage is a winner.
The race starts at the port municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte and rests in the historical city of Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan City to end the first stage. The following day the race will continue from Dapitan City to Pagadian City to end the second stage. The 3rd stage will be from Pagadian to Ipil. And finally culminate with the final stage from Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Zamboanga City.
Prizes for the Winners and Participants of Tour de Zamboanga
- 80 PRIZES in all to be Given Away. OVER ₱ 782,000.00 pesos in Prizes
- Grand Prize: The overall (liloy, dapitan, pagadian, ipil, zamboanga) first 15 finishers will be based on the overall accumulated time it took to finish the 4 stage race. The racer must finish all stages to qualify for the grand prize.
- The racer with the best accumulated time wins the championship. 1st:50K, 2nd:30K, 3rd:20K, 4th:15K, 5th:10K, 6th:9.5K, 7th:9K, 8th:8.5K, 9th:8K, 10th:7.5K, 11th:7K, 12th:6.5, 13th:6K, 14th:5.5K, 15th:5K
- Every stage has a winner. Prizes will be presented to the first 3 racers to win each stage. 1st:20K, 2nd:15K, 3rd:10K, 4th:6.5K, 5th:6K, 6th:5.5K, 7th:5K, 8th:4.5K, 9th:4K, 10th:3.5K, 11th:3K, 12th:2.5K, 13th:2K, 14th:1.5K, 15th:1K
- The winner of each stage keeps the prize money even if he/she can't continue with the race because of injury or other reasons. But because the racer skipped a stage he/she will not be allowed to continue with the race.
- Besides the Open Category, There are three (3) other competitive categories: (Women; Under 16 years old; 50 years old and over. Prizes for these categories are as follows: 25K 1st, 20K 2nd, 15K 3rd, 10K 4th, 5K 5th. Each Category gets a prize. Prizes given only to finishers of all 4 stages for these 3 categories.
- Finishers of all the 4 stages get a certificate of completion and a refund of their 1,000.00 peso registration fee. If a racer skips a stage he or she is will not be allowed to continue the race. Every finisher of the Tour de Zamboanga is a WINNER!
First Bicycle Race to cover the entire Zamboanga Peninsula
- Due to the election complications in the Zamboanga peninsula, the tour has been postponed to July 11 - July 14 of 2013.
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga City.
- First Stage - July 11, 2013 (Thursday): Liloy to Dapitan City
- 143 Kilometers: This stage of the race does not have many hilly terrains. It will be mostly flat. The roads are cemented.
- Second Stage - July 12, 2013(Friday): Dapitan City to Pagadian City
- 128 Kilometers: The second stage will be more challenging as there will be more hills to climb. About 40% of the terrain will be hilly. It will be on the Osmena Hwy which is almost completely cemented. There are only a few kilometers that are still under construction.
- Third Stage - July 13, 2013 (Saturday): Pagadian City to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
- 139 Kilometers: The race from pagadian to Ipil will prove to be a grueling race specially the first 35 kilometers. The first 35 kilometers is about 80% uphill battle.
- Fourth Stage - July 14, 2013 (Sunday): Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Divisoria, Zamboanga City
- 130 Kilometers: There are three challenging parts to this section of the race. First challenge is the uphill climb from the border of zamboanga sibugay to the border of zamboanga city (barangay of licomo). After that is the twisty uphill in the barangay of Tigbalabag and finally the quiniput tuktukalaw climb. Then it will be a downhill race to the finish at the barangay of Divisoria.
All Philippine Cyclers are invited to participate in the open bicycle race. It is for a great charitable cause: Project BOSS - Brotherhood Operation Sweet Smile
- Total Distance to be traveled: 540 kilometers or 338 miles - Visit our WebPage
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- “We want to create a Philippine brand (to be used) for packaging (of products) this year,” Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) executive director Rosario Virginia Gaetos told reporters at the sidelines of the 9th International Food Exhibition Philippines..........Full Story
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- Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00 am
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- In a recent study, the operator of the country’s only stock exchange said the free float level hit 33.4 percent as of end-March..........Full Story
- Carabao Festival
- Date: May 14 - Location: Angono, Rizal
- Farmers pay tribute to their patron saints; a procession of carabao carts bearing a myriad local produce is held; prizes are awarded to the strongest and most beautifully decorated carabaos.
- Date: May 14 Location: Pulilan, Bulacan
- Hundreds of festively adorned carabaos are paraded by their farmer-owners on the street leading to the church; there the carabaos are made to kneel down as a homage to San Isidro de Labrado, the patron saint of farmers.
- Phl-Smart jins bag 12 golds, 28 other medals in ASEAN meet
- Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:00 am
- MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines-Smart taekwondo team romped off with a haul of 12 gold, 14 silver and 14 bronze medals in the recent 11th ASEAN champions (ATF) tournament in Nay Pyl Taw, Myanmar.
- Many-time internationalist Kirstie Elaine Alora and Anjelay Pelaez showed the way with a gold each in the senior women’s kyorugi (free sparring) competition..........Full Story »
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