Bayugan, Agusan del Sur
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Bayugan is a city
in the province of Agusan del Sur
, Philippines
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 107,344 people in 21,468 households. The City is classified as a third class city according to The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160)
. Being the only city in the 1st Congressional Disctrict and the only city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan serves as "The Growth Center" of the province.
Located at the northern part of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is the "cutflower capital" of the province owing to its lucrative cut flower industry. The city's climate, especially in the highland barangays, is conducive to high yield cutflower production. The city is also one of the major producers of rice and vegetables in the province, even providing the needs of neighboring municipalities and provinces. In year 2008 Bayugan has a combined income and financial resources of approximately ₱405, 151, 000. And in the same year, Bayugans Internal Revenue Allotment
(IRA) amounted to ₱385, 000, 000.
. Several versions abound on how the sitio got its name. First, the place was located along the river which served as the pathway of the natives in going to Esperanza. "Bayugan" is a Manobo term for pathway, since then the natives called the place, Bayugan. Another version states that "bayug" trees grew abundantly in this place. It was also believed that the natives used to make this place their meeting spot and that the means of gathering the inhabitants was by knocking on a hollow piece of wood which they termed as the "bayug."
In 1942, Japanese troops entered Bayugan.
In 1945, the town of Baguyan in Southern Agusan was liberated by Filipino soldiers and guerrillas from the Japanese forces occupying the town.
In 1948, the Department of Public Works and Highways conducted a survey for a national highway that would connect Butuan with Davao City
. Simultaneously, the Bureau of Lands surveyed the places that would be traversed by the proposed road. Possible town sites were identified and among them was Barangay Maygatasan. However, the National highway passed through the sitio of Bayugan instead of Barangay Maygatasan. Migrants started settling in the sitio of Bayugan, thus, prompting the transfer of the proposed town site.
In the early part of 1960, the inhabitants led by Mr. Jose Joson passed a resolution creating the sitio of Bayugan into a regular barrio. In April of that year, Barangay Bayugan was inaugurated with Joson as the Teniente del Barrio. Brought about by the construction of the National Highway which traversed the place, business activity sprouted rapidly in the area.
A year later, barangay officials led by the late Sergio Mullaneda worked out the creation of Bayugan into a regular municipality through the assistance of Governor Democrito O. Plaza, Governor of Agusan
. By virtue of Executive Order No. 440 of the late President Carlos P. Garcia, the petition to create the municipality of Bayugan was granted on August 6, 1961. Mr. Mullaneda, the first appointed Municipal Mayor of Bayugan assumed into office on August 6, 1962 during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal
.In the year 2007 Bayugan was converted to a city.
Bayugan is a transportation highway nexus for the eastern part of Mindanao
Island. Bayugan is now one if not the fastest growing component city in Northern Mindanao
.
, or BNCHS, is a comprehensive high school
with a population of exactly 5,365 students, and is located on a site that has an area of 5 hectares. The school is currently recognized for its research program
in science related topics. "Comprehensive" it is because it offers different curricula such as ESEP (Engineering and Science Education Program) on its 1st Year, Project BEST (Breeding Excellence in Science and Technology), Special Program in Journalism (pilot school for journalism in CARAGA Region), Special Program in the Arts (with the specialization of Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Dancing, Music, Media Arts and Theater Arts), Technical Vocational Courses, Special Program in Sports and Revised Basic Education Curriculum. The school is currently headed by the Secondary School Principal IV, Dr. Wilson C. Calvo.
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Agusan del Sur College
,(ADSCO) established in 1966, is the only private educational institution in the city offering Preparatory
, Elementary
, High School
, College
(CHED) degree courses i.e. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) major in : Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operation Management), Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts major in English, Associate in Computer Secretarial, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Mamagement (by year 2011) and TESDA programs like Health Care Services NC II, Computer Hardware Servicing NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II, Driving NC II, Security Services NC II, Massage Therapy NC II, Housekeeping, Commercial Cooking NC II, Bookkeeping NC II.
Father Urios Technical Institute of Bayugan Inc., formerly Father Urios High School-Bayugan, or FUHS, is the oldest private educational institution in the city. Located at the heart of the city making it one of the most populous school in Bayugan. Created in the year 1959, Urios caters elementary and secondary basic education. By school year 2010–2011, Urios will be putting up its technical courses.
Tertiary
Secondary
Elementary
Pre-School
, and Surigao city
.
Type II climate has no dry season with very pronounced wet season of heavy precipitation. Maximum rainfall generally occurs from December to January although there is no single dry month. Its average monthly rainfall is 355 mm. and average temperature is 27.15 degree Celsius. Areas characterized by this climate type are generally along or very near the eastern coast thus are open to the northeast monsoon.
Surigao del Sur
Municipality of Esperanza
Municipality of Prosperidad
Municipality of Las Nieves
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Agusan del Norte
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rice production site
of Agusan del Sur)
in the city making
it the cut flower capital
of Agusan del Sur
Fertile soil suitable for agricultural, Protection Forest About 26,107.163 Hectares = 51.697% in land classifications. Gold, Silver, sand and Gravel
, and declared the cityhood law (RA 9405) which allowed the town to acquire its city status, unconstitutional. The said cities, the court ruled, did not meet the requirements for cityhood. More than a year later, on December 22, 2009, acting on the appeal of the so-called "League of 16 Cities" (of which Bayugan is a part of), the Supreme Court reversed its earlier ruling as it ruled that "at the end of the day, the passage of the amendatory law (regarding the criteria for cityhood as set by Congress) is no different from the enactment of a law, i.e., the cityhood laws specifically exempting a particular political subdivision from the criteria earlier mentioned. Congress, in enacting the exempting law/s, effectively decreased the already codified indicators." As such, the cityhood status of Bayugan is effectively restored.
But on August 24, 2010, in a 16-page resolution, the Supreme Court
reinstated its November 18, 2008 decision striking down the Cityhood laws making Bayugan a municipality again.
Voting 7-6, with two justices not taking part, the SC reinstated its Nov. 18, 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional the Republic Acts (RAs) converting 16 municipalities into cities again.
On February 17, 2011, the supreme court upheld for the 3rd time the cityhood of Bayugan and 15 other towns in the Philippines.
July 3, 2011, the supreme court has ordered its Clerk of Court to issue an entry of judgment on the cityhood case of 16 municipalities, sealing with finality the constitutionality of 16 Cityhood Laws. “The finality of the resolutions upholding the constitutionality of the 16 Cityhood Laws now absolutely warrants the granting of respondents’ Motion for Entry of Judgment,” the SC ruled.
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in the province of Agusan del Sur
Agusan del Sur
Agusan del Sur is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Prosperidad and borders, from the north clockwise, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis...
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. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 107,344 people in 21,468 households. The City is classified as a third class city according to The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160)
Cities of the Philippines
A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...
. Being the only city in the 1st Congressional Disctrict and the only city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan serves as "The Growth Center" of the province.
Located at the northern part of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is the "cutflower capital" of the province owing to its lucrative cut flower industry. The city's climate, especially in the highland barangays, is conducive to high yield cutflower production. The city is also one of the major producers of rice and vegetables in the province, even providing the needs of neighboring municipalities and provinces. In year 2008 Bayugan has a combined income and financial resources of approximately ₱405, 151, 000. And in the same year, Bayugans Internal Revenue Allotment
Internal Revenue Allotment
-Definition:According to Section 284 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines , Internal Revenue Allotment is a local government’s share of revenues from the...
(IRA) amounted to ₱385, 000, 000.
History
Bayugan was formerly a sitio of Barangay Maygatasan, EsperanzaEsperanza
Esperanza may refer to:* Esperanza , also known as John Rose House, is a historic home located at Jerusalem in Yates County, New York* Esperanza Fire, a wind driven arson fire that started in a river wash near Cabazon, California...
. Several versions abound on how the sitio got its name. First, the place was located along the river which served as the pathway of the natives in going to Esperanza. "Bayugan" is a Manobo term for pathway, since then the natives called the place, Bayugan. Another version states that "bayug" trees grew abundantly in this place. It was also believed that the natives used to make this place their meeting spot and that the means of gathering the inhabitants was by knocking on a hollow piece of wood which they termed as the "bayug."
In 1942, Japanese troops entered Bayugan.
In 1945, the town of Baguyan in Southern Agusan was liberated by Filipino soldiers and guerrillas from the Japanese forces occupying the town.
In 1948, the Department of Public Works and Highways conducted a survey for a national highway that would connect Butuan with Davao City
Davao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
. Simultaneously, the Bureau of Lands surveyed the places that would be traversed by the proposed road. Possible town sites were identified and among them was Barangay Maygatasan. However, the National highway passed through the sitio of Bayugan instead of Barangay Maygatasan. Migrants started settling in the sitio of Bayugan, thus, prompting the transfer of the proposed town site.
In the early part of 1960, the inhabitants led by Mr. Jose Joson passed a resolution creating the sitio of Bayugan into a regular barrio. In April of that year, Barangay Bayugan was inaugurated with Joson as the Teniente del Barrio. Brought about by the construction of the National Highway which traversed the place, business activity sprouted rapidly in the area.
A year later, barangay officials led by the late Sergio Mullaneda worked out the creation of Bayugan into a regular municipality through the assistance of Governor Democrito O. Plaza, Governor of Agusan
Agusan
-In geograph:* Agusan in the Philipines** Agusan del Norte in the Philipines** Agusan del Sur in the Philipines*Agusan River, a river in Mindanao* Legislative district of Agusan in the Philipines...
. By virtue of Executive Order No. 440 of the late President Carlos P. Garcia, the petition to create the municipality of Bayugan was granted on August 6, 1961. Mr. Mullaneda, the first appointed Municipal Mayor of Bayugan assumed into office on August 6, 1962 during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal
Diosdado Macapagal
Diosdado Pangan Macapagal was the ninth President of the Philippines, serving from 1961 to 1965, and the sixth Vice President, serving from 1957 to 1961. He also served as a member of the House of Representatives, and headed the Constitutional Convention of 1970...
.In the year 2007 Bayugan was converted to a city.
Bayugan is a transportation highway nexus for the eastern part of Mindanao
Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
Island. Bayugan is now one if not the fastest growing component city in Northern Mindanao
Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
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Education
Bayugan National Comprehensive High SchoolBayugan National Comprehensive High School
Bayugan National Comprehensive High School, or BNCHS, popularly known as "compre" is a comprehensive high school in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It has a population of around 5,300 students, and is located on a site that has an area of 5 hectares....
, or BNCHS, is a comprehensive high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
with a population of exactly 5,365 students, and is located on a site that has an area of 5 hectares. The school is currently recognized for its research program
Research and development
The phrase research and development , according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, refers to "creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of...
in science related topics. "Comprehensive" it is because it offers different curricula such as ESEP (Engineering and Science Education Program) on its 1st Year, Project BEST (Breeding Excellence in Science and Technology), Special Program in Journalism (pilot school for journalism in CARAGA Region), Special Program in the Arts (with the specialization of Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Dancing, Music, Media Arts and Theater Arts), Technical Vocational Courses, Special Program in Sports and Revised Basic Education Curriculum. The school is currently headed by the Secondary School Principal IV, Dr. Wilson C. Calvo.
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Agusan del Sur College
Agusan del sur college
Agusan del Sur College is an educational institution offering kindergarten to college courses in Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It was founded in 1966 by couple, Dr. Inocencio P. Angeles and Clarita J. Angeles. Agusan del Sur College also known as ADSCO is the only institution in Bayugan...
,(ADSCO) established in 1966, is the only private educational institution in the city offering Preparatory
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
, Elementary
Elementary school
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, High School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
(CHED) degree courses i.e. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) major in : Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operation Management), Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts major in English, Associate in Computer Secretarial, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Mamagement (by year 2011) and TESDA programs like Health Care Services NC II, Computer Hardware Servicing NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II, Driving NC II, Security Services NC II, Massage Therapy NC II, Housekeeping, Commercial Cooking NC II, Bookkeeping NC II.
Father Urios Technical Institute of Bayugan Inc., formerly Father Urios High School-Bayugan, or FUHS, is the oldest private educational institution in the city. Located at the heart of the city making it one of the most populous school in Bayugan. Created in the year 1959, Urios caters elementary and secondary basic education. By school year 2010–2011, Urios will be putting up its technical courses.
List of Schools
Listed below are few of the top performing schools in the city.Tertiary
- Agusan del Sur CollegeAgusan del sur collegeAgusan del Sur College is an educational institution offering kindergarten to college courses in Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It was founded in 1966 by couple, Dr. Inocencio P. Angeles and Clarita J. Angeles. Agusan del Sur College also known as ADSCO is the only institution in Bayugan...
-biggest college institution in the province - Southwestern Agusan Colleges
- Father Urios Technical Institute of Bayugan Inc.
- Saint Joseph Institute of Technology Bayugan campus (soon)
- Father Saturnino Urios University Bayugan Campus (soon)
Secondary
- Bayugan National Comprehensive High SchoolBayugan National Comprehensive High SchoolBayugan National Comprehensive High School, or BNCHS, popularly known as "compre" is a comprehensive high school in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It has a population of around 5,300 students, and is located on a site that has an area of 5 hectares....
(BNCHS) -the most advanced and the top performing high school in the province. - Noli National High School
- Salvacion National High School
- Marcelina National High School
- San Juan National High School
- Calaitan National High School
Elementary
- Bayugan Central Elementary School - A child-friendly school and one of the outstanding school in the province
- Agusan del Sur Pilot Laboratory School (ADSPILS) - The only Pilot Lab School in the province and is a top performing elemntary school in the country.
- Bayugan West Central Elementary School
- East Bayugan Central Elementary School (EBCES) - The Model of Excellence (MOE) school in Bayugan City and an outstanding and top performing school.
Pre-School
- Bayugan Adventist Academy
- Doane Faith Chritian Academy
- St. Anne Progressive School
- Prophet Elisha Christian Academy
- Little Steps Learning Center
Financial Institutions
- Peoples Bank of CARAGA
- First Consolidated Bank
- Land Bank of the Philippines
- Rural Bank of Montevista
- One Network BankOne Network BankOne Network Bank, also known as ONB, is a rural bank based in Davao City in the Philippines. Formed in 2004 through the consolidation of Network Rural Bank of Davao del Sur, the Rural Bank of Panabo of Davao del Norte and the Provident Rural Bank of Cotabato, ONB is the largest rural bank in the...
- Enterprise Bank
- Green Bank
- Allied Bank
- Cantilan Bank
- Coop Bank
- SAFRAGEMC
- FICCO
- MetrobankMetrobankMetrobank can refer to:*Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company , a Philippine bank*MetroBank, the subsidiary of MetroCorp Bancshares, an American bank based in Houston, Texas* Metro Bank , a British retail bank established in 2010...
(Proposed)
Shopping, Commercial centers and Establishments
- Central Warehouse Club Inc. Bayugan branch -largest CWCI branch in the province
- Victory Commercial Center -leading supermarket in the city
- PS Mones Centre -first mini mall of Agusan del Sur
- Bayugan Flairmart -oldest shopping center in Bayugan
- Novo Jeans and Shirts -largest branch in the province
- Bayugan William Marketing
- Santiago Supermart
- 789 Shopping Center
- Kimhim Department Store
- Home Emperor Trading
- SV Commercial Center -the newest shopping center in Bayugan
- Gabriela B. Lim Building
- Capapas Commercial Center
- One Avenue Shopping Center (proposed) -the first full operational mall in Agusan del surAgusan del SurAgusan del Sur is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Prosperidad and borders, from the north clockwise, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis...
when finished. - Hyundai Display Center (proposed) -when finished will be the first HyundaiHyundaiHyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung...
Showroom in the province - Seven Eleven (proposed)
Restaurants, Fastfoods and Bakeshops
- Patio Grande Restaurant
- Villa Amor Restaurant
- June 8 Fasfood
- Lolitas Restaurant
- Cafe de Jardin
- Dindels Fastfood
- Rose Bakeshop and fastfood
- Jullies Bakeshop
- Panderia Branches
- Manolette Bakeshop
- Mr. Bread branch
- Golden Miki Factory and Bakeshoppe
- Apple Lurky Breadshoppe
- Ayelet bakeshope
- Mang InasalMang InasalMang Inasal is a common fast food chain in the Philippines.-History:Edgar Sia II engaged in business at twenty years of age. He opened the first branch at the Robinson's Mall Carpark-Iloilo....
branch - JollibeeJollibeeJollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...
(proposed) - Greenwhich (proposed)
- Orange Brutus (proposed)
- Red RibbonRed ribbonThe red ribbon, as an awareness ribbon colored red, has several different meanings in different contexts. Foremost, it is the symbol of solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS.-Awareness symbol:...
(proposed)
Accommodations
- Patio Grande Garden Hotel
- Curbada lodge
- Villa Amor Hotel
- Nandotel
- Lolitas Loft
- Family Place Inn
- Parba Lodge
- Sunny View Hotel
- Alex Lodging House
- Bayugan Lodge
- Frontier Lodging Inn
Hospitals, Government Departments and Utilities
- Bayugan Community Hospital
- New Bayugan Medical Hospital (formerly Bayugan Doctors Hospital)
- Santo Nino Medical Hospital
- City Fire Department
- Bayugan Water District
- Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative
- Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
- Bureau of Internal Revenue
Places of Interest
Tourist Information Center: Mayor's Office - City Hall (tel: 343-6004 & 231-2002)- Green Haven Adventure Farm -first of its kind in the province. Located at Bayanacon, Bgy Mabuhay, Bayugan City (along the highway) 8 km from Bayugan City towards Butuan City (on your right). Facilities include : 2 swimming pools (big pool under construction), three-point zipline, ostrich and more animals in a mini zoo, mini forest for trekking and hiking, venue (open garden or covered hall) for special occasions, a restaurant called Cafe de Jardin.
- Bayugan Rotunda -Bayugan's most prominent landmark simply the widest circular park in MindanaoMindanaoMindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
- Rizal Park Plaza -largest park in the provinceProvinceA province is a territorial unit, almost always an administrative division, within a country or state.-Etymology:The English word "province" is attested since about 1330 and derives from the 13th-century Old French "province," which itself comes from the Latin word "provincia," which referred to...
- Narra Avenue -the widest road in the province. The Avenue serves as the main road of the city and is a six lane road with a very gorgeous center island. At night, Narra Avenue is the brightest and most lit road in the province.
- Bayug(Hamogaway) Falls -located at Brgy Hamogaway, the falls is now known to be a tourist attraction in the city.
- Pinagalaan Falls -the biggest and tallest falls in the city. One of the most beautiful place in the province
- Gethsemane Falls
- Wawa river and irrigation system
- Wawa bridge -largest steel bridge in the province. The bridge serves as the road boundary of Bayugan city and Sibagat, Agusan del SurAgusan del SurAgusan del Sur is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Prosperidad and borders, from the north clockwise, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis...
. - Rafaellos resort
- Pinagalaan Spring Resort -largest resort complex in the province.
- Family Place resort
- Mangrove Base Park -first of its kind in the province. Located at Brgy Sta Irene, Bayugan city. The base park is a sure remedy to your stress. Facilities include: Airsoft Gamesite, Picnic sheds, Trecking ang Hiking Veneu, Bar and many more exciting facilities.
- Lope A. Asis Memorial Gym -the largest and most modern gymnasium in the province
- Bayugan city Hall (u/c) -when finished will be one of the most beautiful structure in CARAGACaragaCaraga is an administrative region of the Philippines, on the northeastern portion of the island of Mindanao. It is the newest region in the Philippines and is also called Region XIII. The Caraga Region was created through Republic Act No. 7901 on February 25, 1995...
Region - ARC Bayugan -located at brgy Magkiangkang ARC is one of the leading producer of cutflowers in the city.
- Graceland Cold Spring - located at Brgy Grace Estate, its place that sure will chill and excite you.
- Magkiangkang Cave - a spectacular cave located at the mountainous barangay of Magkiankang.
- New Loon Cave
- San Agustin Lake
- Putting Bato Cave
- Katipunan Lake
- Vising/Sisimon Cave
- Sacred of Jesus Parish Church
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Diocesan Shrine
Local Festivals, and Events
- Kahimunan Festival, Holy Child - a local version of the Sinulog Festival of Cebu, it is highlighted by street dancing focusing on the indigenous tribes' of Bayugan and their way of life. Celebrated every Last Sunday of January, the festival has been known to lure tourists all over the region.
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Festival - popularly known as the town fiesta or "pista", celebrated every 30 June.
- Rice Corn and Flower Festival - a new born festival replacing the traditional "Araw ng Bayugan". The festival is named from the nickname of the city (City of Rice, Corn, and Flowers). It highlights street dancing and float contests.
- Charter Day Celebration- held every 21 June to commemorate the city-hood of Bayugan.
Transportation
By Land
Bayugan can be reached via land transport. Bachelor Express, Land Car Inc., are only few bus companies travelling to and from the city. Major transportation are motorela and some multicabs which travel to remote barangays. "Habal-habal" is also used as a transport to the mountain barangays of Bayugan.By Air and Sea
Butuan has the nearest sea and air ports from Bayugan. Other air and sea ports are located at Davao cityDavao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
, and Surigao city
Surigao City
The City of Surigao The City of Surigao The City of Surigao (Filipino Pronunciation: (sů-rēh-GAŮ) ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Surigao; Surigaonon: Siyudad nan Surigao) located at the northeasternmost tip of Mindanao Island in the Philippines and the capital of the province of Surigao del Norte,...
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Geography
Climate
The city is geographically situated below the typhoon belt but is usually affected by depressions forming in the typhoon regions of Visayas and the province of Surigao del Norte. The climate map of the Philippines based on the modified coronas classification shows that the city falls under Type II. Which also is the weather classification of the province of Agusan del SueType II climate has no dry season with very pronounced wet season of heavy precipitation. Maximum rainfall generally occurs from December to January although there is no single dry month. Its average monthly rainfall is 355 mm. and average temperature is 27.15 degree Celsius. Areas characterized by this climate type are generally along or very near the eastern coast thus are open to the northeast monsoon.
Boundaries
North- Municipality of Sibagat &
Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
' is a province of the Philippines located in the CARAGA region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City and borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the west, and Davao Oriental to the south...
- South
Municipality of Esperanza
Esperanza
Esperanza may refer to:* Esperanza , also known as John Rose House, is a historic home located at Jerusalem in Yates County, New York* Esperanza Fire, a wind driven arson fire that started in a river wash near Cabazon, California...
- East
Municipality of Prosperidad
- West
Municipality of Las Nieves
Las Nieves
Las Nieves may mean:*Las Nieves, Galicia - in Spain...
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Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga, a region in Mindanao. Its capital is Cabadbaran City and it borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Surigao del Sur to the east, Agusan del Sur to the south, and Misamis Oriental to the west...
Barangays
Bayugan is politically subdivided into 43 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
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| Barangay | Population(2007) | Photo | Description |
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| Poblacion (city center) | 16,913 | |
| Taglatawan (commercial center) | 12,259 | |
| Calaitan | 2280 | |
| Charito | 1411 | |
| Fili | 2441 | |
| Hamogaway | 1346 | |
| Katipunan | 1047 | |
| Mabuhay | 1728 | |
| Marcelina | 3163 | |
| Maygatasan | 3862 | |
| Noli | 3427 | |
| Osmeña | 574 | |
| Panaytay | 574 | |
| Sagmone | 1018 | |
| Saguma | 2043 | |
| Salvacion | 5080 | |
| San Isidro | 964 | |
| Santa Irene | 2508 | |
| Verdu | 1366 | |
| Del Carmen | 971 | |
| Berseba | 1951 | |
| Bucac | 3010 | |
| Cagbas | 1693 | |
| Canayugan | 917 | |
| Claro Cortez | 575 | |
| Gamao | 1129 | |
| Getsemane | 372 | |
| Grace Estate | 529 | |
| Magkiangkang | 1693 | |
| Mahayag | 660 | |
| Montivesta | 628 | |
| Mt. Ararat | 619 | |
| Mt. Carmel | 2255 | |
| Mt. Olive | 1547 | |
| New Salem | 590 | |
| Pinagalaan | 1187 | |
| San Agustin | 665 | |
| San Juan | 3344 | |
| Santa Teresita | 1464 | |
| Santo Niño | 1865 | |
| Taglibas | 391 | |
| Tagubay | 735 | |
| Villa Ondayon | 1227 | |
Products
- Rice / Palay (the major
rice production site
of Agusan del Sur)
- Cut Flowers(abundant
in the city making
it the cut flower capital
of Agusan del Sur
- Corn
- Coconut
- Banana
- Rubber
- Vegetables
- Legumes
- Cacao
- Coffee
- Citrus
- Root Crops
- Fruits
Fertile soil suitable for agricultural, Protection Forest About 26,107.163 Hectares = 51.697% in land classifications. Gold, Silver, sand and Gravel
Cityhood
Recently Bayugan lost its cityhood, along with 15 other cities, after the Supreme Court of the Philippines granted a petition filed by the League of Cities of the PhilippinesLeague of Cities of the Philippines
The League of Cities of the Philippines - or more simply the League of Cities or LCP - is a formal organization of all the cities in the Philippines...
, and declared the cityhood law (RA 9405) which allowed the town to acquire its city status, unconstitutional. The said cities, the court ruled, did not meet the requirements for cityhood. More than a year later, on December 22, 2009, acting on the appeal of the so-called "League of 16 Cities" (of which Bayugan is a part of), the Supreme Court reversed its earlier ruling as it ruled that "at the end of the day, the passage of the amendatory law (regarding the criteria for cityhood as set by Congress) is no different from the enactment of a law, i.e., the cityhood laws specifically exempting a particular political subdivision from the criteria earlier mentioned. Congress, in enacting the exempting law/s, effectively decreased the already codified indicators." As such, the cityhood status of Bayugan is effectively restored.
But on August 24, 2010, in a 16-page resolution, the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice...
reinstated its November 18, 2008 decision striking down the Cityhood laws making Bayugan a municipality again.
Voting 7-6, with two justices not taking part, the SC reinstated its Nov. 18, 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional the Republic Acts (RAs) converting 16 municipalities into cities again.
On February 17, 2011, the supreme court upheld for the 3rd time the cityhood of Bayugan and 15 other towns in the Philippines.
July 3, 2011, the supreme court has ordered its Clerk of Court to issue an entry of judgment on the cityhood case of 16 municipalities, sealing with finality the constitutionality of 16 Cityhood Laws. “The finality of the resolutions upholding the constitutionality of the 16 Cityhood Laws now absolutely warrants the granting of respondents’ Motion for Entry of Judgment,” the SC ruled.
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Makati City
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- A History of Bayugan at the Agusan–Surigao Historical Archive
- http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/07/03/sc-16-cityhood-laws-constitutional-final-164696
- Municipality of Bayugan Official Website
- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_161971498038
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bayugan-City/131879413508395
- http://www.pueblophilippines.com/philippine-cities-financial-profile-200-income-and-expenses