Balungao

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History

Early settlers

The town of Balungao was first inhabited by nomadic people who found their way to the area from the Ilocos region through San Fabian, Pangasinan. They were farmers looking a place in which to settle and engage in agriculture to survive. Its origin is evident in the fact that Balungao is one of the Ilocano-speaking towns in the province where the primary language is Pangasinense.[1] Some Tagalogs from Bulacan & Nueva Ecija also migrated into the town after some time.

Foundation

Balungao was originally called Panaclaban and was a part of Cuyapo town in the adjacent province of Nueva Ecija until the latter part of 18th century. It was annexed to the town of Rosales, Pangasinan (then a town of Nueva Ecija) in the early part of 19th century because of its geographic location. It officially became an independent municipality in 1815,[1] and, along with Rosales, was transferred to Pangasinan.

On April 25, 1993, Balungao Mayor Jose C. Peralta was assassinated Template:Why while he was attending Mass with his family at the local church.[2]

Geography

The Municipality of Balungao is located in the south-eastern part of the province bordering the province of Nueva Ecija to the south. It is partially urban community with an area of Script error: No such module "convert"..[3]

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Barangays

Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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  • Angayan Norte
  • Angayan Sur
  • Capulaan
  • Esmeralda
  • Kita-kita
  • Mabini
  • Mauban
  • Poblacion
  • Pugaro
  • Rajal
  • San Andres
  • San Aurelio 1st
  • San Aurelio 2nd
  • San Aurelio 3rd
  • San Joaquin
  • San Julian
  • San Leon
  • San Marcelino
  • San Miguel
  • San Raymundo

Climate

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Demographics

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Economy

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Government

Local government

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Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[4]
Position Name
Congressman Marlyn Primicias-Agabas
Mayor Maria Theresa R. Peralta
Vice-Mayor Philipp D. Peralta
Councilors John Willie "Kuya Will" B. Mina
Jose T. "Jops" Peralta III
Darius A. "Cardo" Nava
Beatriz D. "Bating" Ligero
Gerry G. "Ger" Luna
Krisanto M. "Kris" Luna
Roderick M. "Ago" Soriano
Roozemond S. "Ice Mango" Peralta

Tourism

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Mount Balungao

Mount Balungao

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Balungao Hilltop Adventure

Balungao opened its doors to adventure travel tourism with the opening of Balungao Hilltop Adventure (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".) on September 8, 2011. Located at the foot of Mount Balungao, the resort was constructed by the municipal government of Balungao and boasts the 2nd longest Zip-line in the Philippines (2011) at Script error: No such module "convert". long. The Balungao Hilltop Adventure also offers ATV or quad bike adventure, bungee trampoline, biking, mountain climbing, and the refurbished hot and cold spring swimming pools.

It originally started as the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs Resort under the administration of then Mayor Jose G. Peralta Jr. It was not until 2011, under the administration of the Mayor Philipp G. Peralta, that it was repackaged for adventure travelers.

Longest zipline in Pangasinan

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Education

The Balungao Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools.[7]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Balungao Central School
  • Capulaan Elementary School
  • Don Francisco D. Toliao Elementary School
  • Esmeralda Elementary School
  • Irenio L. Guieb Sr. Elementary School
  • Kita-Kita Elementary School
  • Mabini Elementary School
  • Mauban Elementary School
  • Pugaro Elementary School
  • Rajal-Angayan Elementary School
  • San Andres Elementary School
  • San Aurelio Elementary School
  • San Aurelio 3rd Elementary School
  • San Joaquin Elementary School
  • San Julian Elementary School
  • San Leon Elementary School
  • San Marcelino Elementary School
  • San Raymundo Elementary School
  • UCCP N-K and Grade School

Secondary schools

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  • Balungao Central High School
  • Balungao National High School
  • Rajal-Angayan National High School
  • Remnant International School
  • San Aurelio National High School
  • San Leon National High School

See also

References

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