Minalabac, Camarines Sur
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Minalabac is a 3rd class municipality
in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 43,957 people. Note: Given Data as of August 2010 may changed. In particular, on the names of elected Public Officials , Head of Offices and dates of local events.
The dance component of Bicol religious ritual was retained in colonial times. On the feast of San Felipe and Santiago in May, in Minalabac, Camarines Sur, men carry the saint's images and estandartes of bamboo towers, while the children in costumes that change annually, dance the tuatarok (literally, "rice planters"), clicking their castanets and singing verses of praise to the twin patron saints and imploring their help for the officials and members of the community. Among the secular dances, the engano, a graceful sway, and the waltz step are of Spanish origin. Boys and girls dance Albay's inkoy-inkoy to three-part music, sagurang being its oldest Bicol version. The jota Bicolana is lively as the Spanish jotas
The town is not just famous for the dance festival but is likewise considered as the refuge of many distinguished political figures with their families during the outbreak of the World War II.
Vice Mayor Hon. Nestor Villegas
Members of Sangguniang Bayan (Legislative Body):
1. Hon. Ricardo Arevalo
2. Hon. Pedro Benamira
3. Hon Miguel Bersabe
4. Hon. Nilo Cadores
5. Hon. Arnold Lipa
6. Hon. Cristopher Lizardo
7. Hon. Imelda Ocol
8. Hon. Lewis San Jose
9. Hon. Alejo Francis Sayson (Association of Barangay Captain President - ABC)
10. Hon. Sheena Rose Llamas (Sangguniang Kabataan president - SK)
Name of Offices Head of Office Telephone Numbers
1. Accounting Larlo Bermeo (632)054 470-4017
2. Assessor Manuel Rojano
3. Budget Marcela Balonsay
4. Engineering Engr. Ruben Ollete (632)054 470-4121
5. Health Renabeth Vera (632)054 470-4144
6. Mayor's Office Hon. Mayor Gil Basmayor (632)054 470-4080
7. MPDC (Mun.Plan.& Devt. Council) Onofre Alajor (632)054 470-4068
8. Sangguniang Bayan(SB) Hon. Vice-Mayor Nestor Villegas (832)054 470-4071
SB Secretary Slyvia Basmayor (632)054 470-4071
9. Registrar Fe Lavandero
10. Treasurer Adelita Limjoco (632)054 470-4081
Provincial Branch Offices:
Name of Offices Head of Office Telephone Numbers
1. Dept. of Agriculture (DA) Delia Sabas (632)054 470-4282
2. DILG Ayres Osurman (632)054 470-4162
3. Fire Department FSO2. George Fresco (632)054 470-4162
4. PNP PSI. Rolito Orosco (632)054 470-4162
5. Reg. Trial Court (RTC) Hon. Justice Elsa Mampo (632)054 470-4187
301981 000000 Hobo HS - - HOBO NELSON A. LLAMAS Teacher I 0918-562-0454
302000 000000 Minalabac NHS - - DEL ROSARIO WILLIAM D. BASMAYOR Principal I 0919-687-2645
302025 000000 Sagrada PHS, Minalabac (frmerly: Sagrada Familia HS) MINALABAC ANGELINA V. IBARRETA Principal I
302066 302066 Villamayor HS - - SALINGGOGON MARLENE V. PRIMAVERA Principal I 0917-556-1049
302067 302066 Villamayor HS (Bagolatao Annex HS) BAGOLATAO EDWIN B. MOICO Teacher I 0915-964-1602
Municipalities of the Philippines
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in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
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. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 43,957 people. Note: Given Data as of August 2010 may changed. In particular, on the names of elected Public Officials , Head of Offices and dates of local events.
History
Minalabac is famous for the so-called "Tumatarok ni San Felipe-Santiago" dance festival where young boys aged 10 to 12 years old performed the dance ritual.Tumatarok Festival
Considered as one of the most colorful and interesting fiestas in the Bikol region which takes place at the old, sleepy town of Minalabac . The Tumatarok Festival is celebrated every 11th of May which is done in honor of their two patron saints, Sts. Philip and James. Main highlights of the festive occasion include the evening tide fluvial procession where colorful floating pagodas crowd along the banks of the Bikol River ; the religious dancing of little boys who are called here as the Tumatarok ni San Felipe-San Tiago or the Rice Planters of Sts. Philip and James. These little boys, ages 8 to 11, sing the traditional Bikol hymn to the two saints. Likewise, after the celebration of the mass the next morning, the ten tumatarok once again performed another ritual, this time a sacred dance, in the sanctuary of the Church. It was said that their dance was a prayer to God, thanking Him for blessing upon the coming rice planting season which then and even now is the main source of income to many Minalabacueños.The dance component of Bicol religious ritual was retained in colonial times. On the feast of San Felipe and Santiago in May, in Minalabac, Camarines Sur, men carry the saint's images and estandartes of bamboo towers, while the children in costumes that change annually, dance the tuatarok (literally, "rice planters"), clicking their castanets and singing verses of praise to the twin patron saints and imploring their help for the officials and members of the community. Among the secular dances, the engano, a graceful sway, and the waltz step are of Spanish origin. Boys and girls dance Albay's inkoy-inkoy to three-part music, sagurang being its oldest Bicol version. The jota Bicolana is lively as the Spanish jotas
The town is not just famous for the dance festival but is likewise considered as the refuge of many distinguished political figures with their families during the outbreak of the World War II.
Parishes
| Name of Parish | Parish Priest |
|---|---|
| Saints Philip and James Parish (Mother Parish) | |
| Our Lady of Salvation Parish (Coastal Barangays and Del Socorro) | |
| Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Brgy. Antipolo) | |
| Our Lady of Miraculous Medal (Mataoroc) |
| Other Sector | Head |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)-Brgy. Hobo | |
| Jesus Miracle Crusade Ministry |
Barangays
Minalabac is politically subdivided into 25 Barangays| Name of Barangay | Barangay Captain August as of 2010 | Newly Elected Barangay Captain October 2010 2013 | Sanggunian Kabataan Chairman October 2010 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | |||
| Bagolatao (Coastal) | |||
| Bagongbong | |||
| Baliuag Nuevo | |||
| Baliuag Viejo | |||
| Catanusan | |||
| Del Carmen-Del Rosario(Poblacion) | |||
| Del Socorro | |||
| Hamoraon (Coastal) | |||
| Hobo | |||
| Irayang Solong | |||
| Magadap | |||
| Malitbog | |||
| Manapao | |||
| Mataoroc | |||
| Sagrad Familia | |||
| Salingogon (Coastal) | |||
| San Antonio (Coastal) | |||
| San Felipe-Santiago(Poblacion) | |||
| San Francisco(Poblacion) | |||
| San Jose | |||
| San Juan-San Lorenzo (Poblacion) | |||
| Taban | |||
| Tariric | |||
| Timbang |
Local Public Officials (2010-2013)
Mayor Hon. Leovegildo Gil BasmayorVice Mayor Hon. Nestor Villegas
Members of Sangguniang Bayan (Legislative Body):
1. Hon. Ricardo Arevalo
2. Hon. Pedro Benamira
3. Hon Miguel Bersabe
4. Hon. Nilo Cadores
5. Hon. Arnold Lipa
6. Hon. Cristopher Lizardo
7. Hon. Imelda Ocol
8. Hon. Lewis San Jose
9. Hon. Alejo Francis Sayson (Association of Barangay Captain President - ABC)
10. Hon. Sheena Rose Llamas (Sangguniang Kabataan president - SK)
Municipal Offices and Heads
Municipal Offices:Name of Offices Head of Office Telephone Numbers
1. Accounting Larlo Bermeo (632)054 470-4017
2. Assessor Manuel Rojano
3. Budget Marcela Balonsay
4. Engineering Engr. Ruben Ollete (632)054 470-4121
5. Health Renabeth Vera (632)054 470-4144
6. Mayor's Office Hon. Mayor Gil Basmayor (632)054 470-4080
7. MPDC (Mun.Plan.& Devt. Council) Onofre Alajor (632)054 470-4068
8. Sangguniang Bayan(SB) Hon. Vice-Mayor Nestor Villegas (832)054 470-4071
SB Secretary Slyvia Basmayor (632)054 470-4071
9. Registrar Fe Lavandero
10. Treasurer Adelita Limjoco (632)054 470-4081
Provincial Branch Offices:
Name of Offices Head of Office Telephone Numbers
1. Dept. of Agriculture (DA) Delia Sabas (632)054 470-4282
2. DILG Ayres Osurman (632)054 470-4162
3. Fire Department FSO2. George Fresco (632)054 470-4162
4. PNP PSI. Rolito Orosco (632)054 470-4162
5. Reg. Trial Court (RTC) Hon. Justice Elsa Mampo (632)054 470-4187
Educational institutions
309731 000000 Antipolo HS, Minalabac - ZONE 2 ANTIPOLO IMELDA S. DEL ROSARIO Teacher I 0910-560-5813301981 000000 Hobo HS - - HOBO NELSON A. LLAMAS Teacher I 0918-562-0454
302000 000000 Minalabac NHS - - DEL ROSARIO WILLIAM D. BASMAYOR Principal I 0919-687-2645
302025 000000 Sagrada PHS, Minalabac (frmerly: Sagrada Familia HS) MINALABAC ANGELINA V. IBARRETA Principal I
302066 302066 Villamayor HS - - SALINGGOGON MARLENE V. PRIMAVERA Principal I 0917-556-1049
302067 302066 Villamayor HS (Bagolatao Annex HS) BAGOLATAO EDWIN B. MOICO Teacher I 0915-964-1602