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BRIEF PROFILE
OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN

Naguilian is popularly known as the Home of

the Original Basi located at the heart of La Union.
Mainly driven by its guiding principle of making
every Naguilianon a PROUD NAGUILIANON, the
Local Government Unit (LGU) capitalizes through
its programs, projects and various activities that is
formulated under the priority banner HELPERS:
H-ealth
E-ducation
L-ivelihood and Agriculture
P-eace and Order and Public Safety
E-nvironmental Management
R-oads and Infrastructures
S-ervices

Etymology of the Name

The name came from the Ilocano word “Nag-

ili-an”. “Nag” is a prefix which denotes past action,
“ili” is the Ilocano term for town, and “an” is a word
which modifies the word “ili”. Putting the three words
together, it becomes “Nag-ili-an”, which means the
place where the people from other places have
stayed permanently. This was later, however,
modified as “NAGUILIAN”.
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The Founding of Naguilian

Due to increasing population density, a barangay of immigrants

drifted to the shore of La Union and begun building the town of
Bauang at the south of the river, now called the Bauang River, and
settled thereat. Later, however, again due to population explosion,
they followed the meander of the river in search of a new territory.
They found a valley at the bank of the river and then they reached
the fertile valley of Naguilian then still a part of Bauang. They then
built a colony at the fork of the two (2) rivers and began developing
the territory. They were the first inhabitants of Naguilian.

The separation of Naguilian from Bauang coincided with

the centennial of the Catholic Church of Naguilian in 1839. When
La Union was created by a Royal Decree in 1850, Naguilian was
one of the twelve (12) towns that comprised the province.

The Subdivision of Naguilian

The lower portion of the Municipality of Burgos was formerly

a part of Naguilian during the Spanish era. Its native name was
Disdis, meaning it was a small barrio. It was also called Stancia by
the Spaniards because it was the place where they pastured their
horses. Until the opening of the road to Baguio, it was still popularly
known as Disdis.

The barangays along the southwestern bank of the

Naguilian River (Bagulin portion) were likewise a part of Naguilian.
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This portion, which was dominantly inhabited by the Igorots, was

separated from Naguilian during the American Regime.

It was by virtue of a Resolution of the Provincial Government

of La Union that Naguilian was divided into three portions, namely,
that portion which became the town of Naguilian, that portion
forming part of Burgos and that portion forming part of Bagulin.

Ethic Origin of the People

Based on the historical founding of Naguilian, when the Ilocanos

arrived in town, there were originally Igorot settlers. At present
“natives”, as the Igorots are popularly called, are still found at the
southern and northern parts of the town. However, lowland Ilocanos
are the majority.

1.1.1. Political Development

The town was ruled by the Gobernadorcillos and Capitanes listed in

Table 1.1 during the Spanish Regime.
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Date Established Date Created

February 18, 1839 Royal Decree in 1850
Vision Mission

NAGUILIAN, the Home of To improve and sustain

the Original Basi, is envisioned the self-sufficient quality of
to be a modern and highly- life of all Naguilianons
technological, agricultural, and through the application of
industrializing city of healthy, modern agricultural and
productive and God-loving industrial technologies and
citizens guided by dynamic, the optimum utilization of
sincere and responsible indigenous and other
leaders. resources.

Etymology of the town

The name came from the Ilocano word “Nag-ili-an”. “Nag”

is a prefix which denotes past action, “ili” is the Ilocano term
for town, and “an” is a word which modifies the word “ili”.
Putting the three words together, it becomes “Nag-ili-an”, which
means the place where the people from other places have stayed
permanently. This was later, however, modified as
“NAGUILIAN”.

Founding of Naguilian
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Due to increasing population density, a barangay of immigrants

drifted to the shore of La Union and begun building the town of
Bauang at the south of the river, now called the Bauang River,
and settled thereat. Later, however, again due to population
explosion, they followed the meander of the river in search of a
new territory. They found a valley at the bank of the river and
then they reached the fertile valley of Naguilian then still a part
of Bauang. They then built a colony at the fork of the two (2)
rivers and began developing the territory. They were the first
inhabitants of Naguilian.
The separation of Naguilian from Bauang coincided with
the centennial of the Catholic Church of Naguilian in 1839.
When La Union was created by a Royal Decree in 1850,
Naguilian was one of the twelve (12) towns that comprised the
province.
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Functional Roles

The Naguilian Public Market has been and still continue

to be the center of commercial activities not only for the
municipality but also for Bagulin, Burgos and some portions of
San Fernando, Caba, Aringay and Bauang. People from these
towns buy their commodities as well as sell their agricultural
produce at the Naguilian Public Market. During market days,
the influx of ambulant vendors is noticeable. These ambulant
vendors come from the aforementioned places as well as from
Baguio City and Dagupan City.

Naguilian also caters to the educational needs of these

aforementioned localities in view of the presence of the following
secondary schools :

Naguilian National High School

Northern Naguilian National High School
Southern Naguilian National High School
Eastern Naguilian National High School
Union Schools of La Union - Naguilian Campus
Holy Infant Niño Montessori
Suguidan Integrated School
Daramuangan Integrated School
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The Colegio de La Union (CLU) and Philippine Central

College of Arts, Science and Technology (PCCAST) cater to their
tertiary education.

GENERAL PROFILE

Number of Income Class: Land Area (has.)

Barangays: First Class 10,460.85
37
Population: Population Growth Number of
54,527 as of 2018 (%) Households:
11,970

STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

Year Rating
2011 4.87 %
2012 4.60 %
2013
LGPMS 2014
2015
2016
2017

SEAL OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RECIPIENT

CY 2011 CY 2012 CY 2013 CY 2014 CY 2015 CY 2016 CY 2017

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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STRATEGIC VALUE OF LGU

High Med Low

Economic Potential √
Performance
Poverty Incidence √
Social Services
 Education: School √
Achievement √
 Health: Access to
Services
Peace & Order: Conflict √

FINANCIAL PROFILE
(As of 2nd Quarter of 2018)

Income Expenditure
IRA Share Php General Public Php
63,229,881.00 Services 25,753,847.28
Locally- Php Health Php
sourced 31,769,238.02 Services 4,306,889.87
Revenue
Other Php Labor and 0.00
Revenues 53,933,992.28 Employment
Total Php Housing & 0.00
Income Community
148,933,111.30 Development
Social Welfare Php
Services 2,028,558.67
Economic Php
Services 11,812,271.51
Other Php
Purposes 945,636.17
Total Php
Expenditures 43,901,567.33

PEACE AND ORDER PROFILE

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Number of Infiltrated Barangays:

Number of Influenced
- Barangays:
-
Number of Threatened Average Monthly Crime
Barangays: Rate as of October 2018
- 10.15%
POLITICAL PROFILE

Number of Number of Voters Turnout in

Registered Voters Precincts (2016) the Last Election
as of Last Election (2016)
(2016) 228
24,364 (77%)
31,638

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

Name Position Remarks

ENGR. REYNALDO J. FLORES Mayor 3rd Term
HON. ABRAHAM P. RIMANDO Vice-Mayor
HON. DANILO T. SORIANO SB Member
HON. GEORGINA F. ESTEPA- SB Member
FLORES
HON. ISMERALDO REYNALDO M. SB Member
RIMANDO
HON. SALVACION M. ESTEPA SB Member
HON. HULGAR REDENTOR R. SB Member
RIMANDO
HON. HELEN C. CASUGA OBISPO SB Member
HON. ROGER A. FLORESCA SB Member
HON. DIOMEDES F. HIPOL SB Member
HON. JOFRE F. HIPOL President, Liga ng
mga Barangay
HON. JEREMY E. GARCE SK President

ECONOMIC PROFILE
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Sources of Livelihood – List of Rural Banks/Savings

Percentage Bank/Commercial
Banks/Cooperative Banks
1. Agriculture (farming 1. Rang-ay Bank
&fishing)
2. Basi& Vinegar Making ATM
3. Woodcraft 1. Landbank of the
4. Bamboocraft Philippines (LBP)
5. Silversmith 2. Development Bank of the
Philippines (DBP)
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UTILITIES/FACILITIES

Telephone/Mobile Connectivity Electricity Provider

and Internet Service Providers
1. La Union Electric
1. Philippine Long Distance Cooperative, Inc.
Telephone Company (LUELCO)
(PLDT)
2. Digital Water Provider
Telecommunications 1. Naguilian Water
Philippines, Inc. District (NWD)
(DIGITEL)
3. Globe
4. Smart
Telecommunications
5. Sun Cellular

TOURISM PROFILE

Tourist Destinations Resorts Restaurants

1. San Antonio 1. Nava de Oro 1. Naguilian
Mini Rice Hotel and Public Market
Terraces
2. Tuddingan
Resort – Food Court
Falls 2. Rimando – 2nd Floor
3. Sangbay Falls Resort Middle
4. Mangcaeng 3. Orchids Hill Building
Massacre Site Resort 2. Hen Haw
5. Naguilian 4. Ivy’s Resort Restaurant
Government 5. Venice 3. YTK
Center
6. Naguilian
Resort Restaurant
Agricultural 6. Mountain
Complex Triple AAA
7. Girl Scout of Resort
the Philippines 7. Bella Vista
– Northern Resort
Luzon Regional
Office
8. Saint
Augustine of
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Hippo Parish
Church
9. Mary
Consolatrix
Monastery

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Award Date
Received

Zero Open Defecation Free Municipality

3rd Most Resilient LGU – Region 1 2017
Best Implementer of No Plastic Policy 2017
Overall Compliance with RA 9003 2017
Best Sanitary landfill (1st-3rd Class 2017
Municipality)
Seal of Good Local Governance (on hold) 2017
Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping 2017
Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance 2017
Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping 2016
Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance 2016
Local Legislative Award – Provincial Champion 2015
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Municipality in 2014
Region 1 – Category A
Regional Champion
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Municipality in 2014
La Union – Category A
Provincial Champion
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Municipality in 2013
Region 1 – Category A
Regional Champion
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Municipality in 2013
La Union – Category A
Provincial Champion
Seal of Good Housekeeping CY 2012 2012
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Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2012

on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2012
on LGPMS in Region 1
2nd Runner-up
Seal of Good Housekeeping CY 2011 2011
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2011
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2011
on LGPMS in Region 1
2nd Runner-up
Outstanding Population Service Award CY 2010
2010
La Union’s Cleanest and Greenest 2010
Municipality – Category A
1st Runner-up
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2010
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2010
on LGPMS in Region 1
2nd Runner-up
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Award Date
Received
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2009
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2009
on LGPMS in Region 1
2nd Runner-up
La Union’s Cleanest and Greenest 2008
Municipality – Category A
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2008
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2008
on LGPMS in Region 1
2nd Runner-up
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2007
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2007
on LGPMS in Region 1
Regional Champion
La Union’s Cleanest and Greenest 2007
Municipality – Category A
2nd Runner-up
Best in Nutrition Program in Region 1 2007
Regional Champion
Nutrition Green Banner Award in La Union 2007
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2006
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2006
on LGPMS in Region 1
Regional Champion
La Union’s Cleanest and Greenest 2006
Municipality – Category A
Provincial Champion
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Award Date
Received
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Municipality in 2006
Region 1 – Category A
2nd Runner-up
Best in Local Legislation in La Union 2006
1st Runner-up
Nutrition Green Banner Award in La Union 2006
Provincial Champion
Nutrition Green Banner Award in Region 1 2006
Regional Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2005
on LGPMS in La Union
Provincial Champion
Best Performing Local Government Unit based 2005
on LGPMS in Region 1
Regional Champion
Best Nutrition Program in La Union 2005
Provincial Champion
Best Nutrition Program in Region 1 2005
4th Runner-up
Best Performing Local Government Unit in La 2004
Union
Provincial Champion
Best Preforming Local Government in Region 1 2004
1st Runner-up
Agraryo Trade Fair Best in Packaging 2004
(Naguilian Basi)
Champion
Best Food Security Program in La Union 2004
Provincial Champion
Best Food Security Program in La Union 2000
Cleanest Abbattoir – Class A Category -
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Profile of the Sangguniang Bayan
Administration 2016-2019
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The table on the next page shows profile of the members of
the Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Naguilian for the
term 2013-2016, headed by Vice Mayor ABRAHAM P. RIMANDO.
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Table No. 1
PROFILE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Municipality of Naguilian
La Union 2013-2016

Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment
Vice Mayor 63 Bachelor of National Grains
ABRAHAM P. Science in Authority
1973–1978
RIMANDO Commerce
National Food
Authority
1978-1986

General Manager
Bric Star Consolidated
1986-1989

Operations Manager
Selma Shipping, Inc.
1989-1993

President/General
Manager
High Ocean Gem
Shipping
1993-2004

Vice Mayor
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
2004-2007

Mayor
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
2007-2010

Vice Mayor
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
2010-present
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Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment
SBM MARIVIC R. 52 Six units in College Instructor
ESTRADA- Doctor of Central La Union
RIMANDO Education College
Naguilian, La Union
1984 -1987
Master of Arts in
Education Instructor
Baguio Colleges
Bachelor of Laws Foundation
Graduate School
Bachelor of Baguio City
1987
Science in
Mathematics Dean
Central La Union
24 Professional College
education units Naguilian, La Union
1987 to 1993

Administrative Officer
IV
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
April to December
1993

Municipal Planning
and Development
Coordinator
Naguilian, La Union
1994-2012

Sangguniang Bayan
Member (SBM)
Naguilian, La Union
2013-present
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Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment
SBM JOFRE F. 46 Bachelor of Administrative Aide I
Science in Municipality of
HIPOL Naguilian
Electronics
La Union
Communications 2007-2009
Engineering
SBM
2010-present
SBM DANILO T. 53 Bachelor of Private Practitioner
SORIANO Science in Civil 1986-1988
Engineering
Civil Engineer
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
1988-1990

Engineer II
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
1990-1992

Municipal Engineer
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
1992-1998

Instructor
Saint Louis College
City of San Fernando
La Union
1998-2001

SBM
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
2001-2010, 2013-
present
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Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment
SBM ISMERALDO 49 Bachelor of SBM
REYNALDO M. Science in 1992-1995, 2010-
RIMANDO Business present
Administration
SBM SALVACION 67 Certificate in Teacher
M. ESTEPA Language Department of
Education
Teaching 1967-1980

Master of Arts in Teacher I

Language Department of
Teaching Education
1989-1996

Doctor of Head Teacher I

Education Department of
Education
1994-1996

Head Teacher III

Department of
Education
1996-1997

Principal I
Department of
Education
1997-1998

Principal II
Department of
Education
1998-2003

Education Supervisor II
Department of
Education
2003-2008

SBM
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
2010- present
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Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment
SBM HULGAR 52 Fourth year Storekeeper
REDENTOR R. college Municipality of
RIMANDO Naguilian
La Union
1988-1989

Community Affairs
Worker
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
1989-1991

Municipal
Secretary
Municipality of
Naguilian
La Union
1991

Secretary to the
Sanggunian
Municipality of
Naguilian
1991-2012

SBM
2013-present

SBM JULIO A. 55 Second year

SUBALA college
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Name Age Highest Experience

Educational
Attainment

SBM DIOMEDES F. 56 Associate in SBM

HIPOL Geodetic 2001-2010
Engineering
Ligangmga
Bachelor of Barangay President
Science in Civil 2010-present
Engineering
SBM JEREMY E. 22 Bachelor of Financial
GARCE Science in Hotel Consultant,
and Restaurant Pioneer Life, Inc.
Management 2018-present

SK President – Ex
Officio Member
2018-present

The organizational set-up in the Sangguniang Bayan is

shown on the table in the next page.
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MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN
LA UNION
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
2013-2016

HON. ABRAHAM P.
RIMANDO

Vice Mayor

GRISSA LEOVIGILDO A. FRANCISCO R.

KATRINA T. DOSONO BUMAGAT
CAMPOS Driver Administrative
Administrative Aide
Aide

HON. MARIVIC HON. JOFRE F. HON. DANILO T. HON. ISMERALDO HON. SALVACION HON. HULGAR HON. JULIO A. HON. SUSANA HON.
R. ESTRADA- HIPOL SORIANO REYNALDO M. M. ESTEPA REDENTOR R. SUBALA R. ARGUEZA DIOMEDES F.
Sangguniang Bayan Sangguniang Bayan RIMANDO Sangguniang Bayan RIMANDO Sangguniang Bayan Sangguniang Bayan
RIMANDO HIPOL
Member Member Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member Member
Sangguniang Bayan Sangguniang Bayan
Member Member
Member Member

JULIE ANN O. REYNALDO R. ALMA E. MARIO A. ELIZABETH S. CAMILO HORACIO MICHAEL A. ANNALIZA F. MARVIN F.
GURION PATAJO CABUBAS FLORENDO COSTALES B. ESPEJO SORIANO ESTACIO RIVERA
Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative
Aide Aide Aide Aide Aide Aide Aide Aide Aide

ATTY. DEARKYLE ANICEE GALVEZ-TAQUED

Secretary to the Sanggunian

JELLY C. SABADO
Administrative Assistant I

LERMA F. OMANITO
Administrative Aide IV