Tudela, Misamis Occidental
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Municipality of Tudela (Cebuano
: Lungsod sa Tudela; Tagalog
: Bayan ng Tudela) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines
. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 25,113 people. Tudela is widely known for its colorful (very much like a giant Halloween costume party, the Tudela Binalbal Festival, where many revelers are clad in very gory costumes) held every New Year's Day (Jan. 1).Close to the border of Tudela and Sinacaban, its neighboring town to the north, is the beautiful and popular eco-tourism attraction called Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park, known for its sanctuary for dolphins (and other endangered sea animals) on Dolphin Island, a ten-minute boat ride away from its other attraction which is located along the mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo, baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban, respectively - a wildlife park that serves as sanctuary for other endangered animals like the monkey-eating eagle and the tarsier
found in the forests of nearby Mount Malindang (a national park and another eco-tourism attraction in the area). For hotel accommodations, the park offers very comfortable, fully air-conditioned, local hut-inspired suite cottages built along the mangroves.
Originally, Tudela had 36 barangays. Today it has 33 barangays since 1995. The 3 other barangays namely Tuno, Lalud and Lampasan were annexed to the newly created municipality of Don Victoriano.
The origin of its name is ambiguous. One version claims that a certain Father Jimenez, a Spanish priest, changed its name from Simbalagon to Tudela after his birthplace in Spain. The other version states that in 1854 another Spanish priest named Apolinario Tudela was assigned in the town of Misamis (presently, the City of Ozamiz). Simbalagon, at that time a sitio of Misamis, was later renamed Tudela in honor of the priest.
A legendary derivation of the name of Tudela is that a group of people was sentenced to have their tongue cut off because of their false accusations against the Spanish government. The first syllable of Tudela was derived from the Spanish word ‘todos’ meaning all (the convicted) and ‘dela’ of the native dialect, meaning tongue.
On February 2, 1921, during the American occupation, Governor General Francis Burton Harrison, through the efforts of Senator Jose F. Clarin, created the Municipality of Tudela through Executive Order No. 61 Series of 1920.
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, to the south by the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental
, to the east by Panguil Bay, and to the west by the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian in Mount Malindang
. It is 20 mins drive from Ozamiz City
to the south, and 30 minutes drive from Oroquieta City
to the north.
, banana
, kamoteng-kahoy(cassava
), sweet potato
, coconut
, fruits (mango
, durian
, lanzones), and vegetables.
products: shrimps, prawns, crabs, tilapia
, bangus(milkfish
); furniture; poultry products; breads and pastries(the pineapple pie of Lee Bakery is one of the most requested for pasalubong); fishes and shells
.
. Located along the mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo, baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban, respectively - a wildlife park that serves as sanctuary for other endangered animals like the monkey-eating eagle and the tarsier
found in the forests of nearby
Binalbal Festival
-every January 1.
Niyogan Festival-held every January 21, the Araw ng Tudela.
Furniture
Shops(Bamboo
)-located at barangay Nailon, along the national highway.
Mount Malindang
National Park
Cebuano language
Cebuano, referred to by most of its speakers as Bisaya , is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 20 million people mostly in the Central Visayas. It is the most widely spoken of the languages within the so-named Bisayan subgroup and is closely related to other Filipino...
: Lungsod sa Tudela; Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
: Bayan ng Tudela) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 25,113 people. Tudela is widely known for its colorful (very much like a giant Halloween costume party, the Tudela Binalbal Festival, where many revelers are clad in very gory costumes) held every New Year's Day (Jan. 1).Close to the border of Tudela and Sinacaban, its neighboring town to the north, is the beautiful and popular eco-tourism attraction called Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park, known for its sanctuary for dolphins (and other endangered sea animals) on Dolphin Island, a ten-minute boat ride away from its other attraction which is located along the mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo, baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban, respectively - a wildlife park that serves as sanctuary for other endangered animals like the monkey-eating eagle and the tarsier
Tarsier
Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes...
found in the forests of nearby Mount Malindang (a national park and another eco-tourism attraction in the area). For hotel accommodations, the park offers very comfortable, fully air-conditioned, local hut-inspired suite cottages built along the mangroves.
Originally, Tudela had 36 barangays. Today it has 33 barangays since 1995. The 3 other barangays namely Tuno, Lalud and Lampasan were annexed to the newly created municipality of Don Victoriano.
History
During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines, Tudela was previously known as Simbalagon. In 1847, a Spaniard named Juan Tejada founded the sitio of Simbalagon (after Simbalagon River, a tributary of Clarin River).The origin of its name is ambiguous. One version claims that a certain Father Jimenez, a Spanish priest, changed its name from Simbalagon to Tudela after his birthplace in Spain. The other version states that in 1854 another Spanish priest named Apolinario Tudela was assigned in the town of Misamis (presently, the City of Ozamiz). Simbalagon, at that time a sitio of Misamis, was later renamed Tudela in honor of the priest.
A legendary derivation of the name of Tudela is that a group of people was sentenced to have their tongue cut off because of their false accusations against the Spanish government. The first syllable of Tudela was derived from the Spanish word ‘todos’ meaning all (the convicted) and ‘dela’ of the native dialect, meaning tongue.
On February 2, 1921, during the American occupation, Governor General Francis Burton Harrison, through the efforts of Senator Jose F. Clarin, created the Municipality of Tudela through Executive Order No. 61 Series of 1920.
Barangays
Tudela is politically subdivided into 33 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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Geography
Tudela is bounded on the north by the municipality of Sinacaban, Misamis OccidentalMisamis Occidental
Misamis Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Oroquieta City...
, to the south by the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental
Clarin, Misamis Occidental
Clarin is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 33,299 people in 6,817 households. -Barangays:...
, to the east by Panguil Bay, and to the west by the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian in Mount Malindang
Mount Malindang
Mount Malindang is a complex volcano located in the province of Misamis Occidental in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. The least studied mountain range was formed through several volcanic activities some of which could be historical, evident by the presence of two calderas, surrounded...
. It is 20 mins drive from Ozamiz City
Ozamiz City
Ozamiz is a 2nd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 123,137.- History :...
to the south, and 30 minutes drive from Oroquieta City
Oroquieta City
Oroquieta City is a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. It is the capital city of Misamis Occidental. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 65,349 people.-Etymology:...
to the north.
Air
Tudela is accessible by plane and served by Ozamiz City Airport, a short ride of motorcycle from the airport to the Ozamiz City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBJT).Land
The public mode of transportation withinin this municipality is by tricycle and habal-habal.Economy
The majority hardly depends on agriculture and fishing. Commerce is also progressive in this municipality. There are many Tudelanhon businessmen. People in the municipality and of the neighboring barangays of Clarin and Sinacaban towns depend on the local market, instead of going to Ozamiz City, the economic hub in the province.Crops
Palay, cornMaize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
, banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
, kamoteng-kahoy(cassava
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
), sweet potato
Sweet potato
The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are an important root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. Of the approximately 50 genera and more than 1,000 species of...
, coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
, fruits (mango
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
, durian
Durian
The durian is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family . Widely known and revered in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk...
, lanzones), and vegetables.
Products
AquacultureAquaculture
Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the...
products: shrimps, prawns, crabs, tilapia
Tilapia
Tilapia , is the common name for nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. Tilapia inhabit a variety of fresh water habitats, including shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Historically, they have been of major importance in artisan fishing in Africa and the...
, bangus(milkfish
Milkfish
The milkfish is the sole living species in the family Chanidae. - Description and biology :...
); furniture; poultry products; breads and pastries(the pineapple pie of Lee Bakery is one of the most requested for pasalubong); fishes and shells
Seashell
A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea. The shell is part of the body of the animal. Empty seashells are often found washed up on beaches by beachcombers...
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Attractions and Points of Interest
Misamis Occidental Aquamarine ParkMisamis Occidental Aquamarine Park
Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park is a tropical resort and a prominent habitat for various marine mammals in Mindanao, Philippines. Located in the boundaries of municipalities of Tudela, Misamis Occidental and Sinacaban. Currently, it features a wildlife park that houses a wide array of animals,...
. Located along the mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo, baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban, respectively - a wildlife park that serves as sanctuary for other endangered animals like the monkey-eating eagle and the tarsier
Tarsier
Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes...
found in the forests of nearby
Binalbal Festival
Binalbal Festival
The Binalbal Festival is an annual festival held on the first of January in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, Philippines . It is a unique celebration of welcoming the new year for the townsfolk of Tudela....
-every January 1.
Niyogan Festival-held every January 21, the Araw ng Tudela.
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things...
Shops(Bamboo
Bamboo
Bamboo is a group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family....
)-located at barangay Nailon, along the national highway.
Mount Malindang
Mount Malindang
Mount Malindang is a complex volcano located in the province of Misamis Occidental in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. The least studied mountain range was formed through several volcanic activities some of which could be historical, evident by the presence of two calderas, surrounded...
National Park
Elementary
- Tudela Central Elementary School
- San Isidro Academy Elementary Department
- Basirang Elementary School
- Sebac Elementary School
- Gumbil Elementary School
- Barra Elementary School
- Locsoon Elementary School
- Ozamiz Elementary School-located in barangay Cabol-anonan, named in honor of late Sen. José OzámizJosé OzámizJosé Ozámiz y Fortich was a Filipino politician from Mindanao. His parents were Jenaro Ozámiz from Navarre, Spain and Basilisa Fortich, a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Cebuano ancestry...
. - and more than 20 barrio schools are proportionally distributed within the municipality.
Preschool
Every barangay in the municipality had their own Day Care Center under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.- San Isidro Academy Pre-school Department
- Ozamiz Elementary School Pre-school Department
- there are also church-operated pre-schools in the PoblacionPoblacionA Poblacion or Población, literally "town" or "Population" in Spanish, is the name commonly used for the central barangay or barangays of a Philippine city or municipality. Common features of the poblacion include a town plaza, church, market, school and town hall. It is sometimes shortened to...
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Secondary
- Tudela National Comprehensive High SchoolTudela National Comprehensive High SchoolTudela National Comprehensive High School, Philippines, is a public secondary high school, created by the Republic Act no. 8013.-Campus site:...
. - San Isidro Academy
- Northwestern Mindanao Christian Colleges.
- Colambotan Bajo National High School.
Communication
Telecommunications and internet are available. Mobile phone networks (Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular) operate extensively in the municipality.Financial Institutions
- Rural Bank of Tudela
- Paglaum Multi-purpose Cooperative
- Lorenzo Tan Multi-purpose Cooperative
- RD Pawnshop
- M Lhuiller
Places of worship
- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church(Roman Catholic)-Upper Centro
- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church(Philippine Independent Church)-Centro Hulpa
- United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Upper Centro
- Kingdom HallKingdom HallA Kingdom Hall is a place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses. The term was first suggested in 1935 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, for a building in Hawaii...
of Jehovah's WitnessesJehovah's WitnessesJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The religion reports worldwide membership of over 7 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance of over 12 million, and annual...
-Purok 1, Taguima - Sevent Day Adventist Church-Basirang; Nailon
- Kristohanon(Church of Tudela)-Barra