Quezon, Bukidnon
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Quezon is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 82,567 people in 15,882 households.
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[edit] History of Quezon
How the Municipality got its Name
KIOKONG (now Quezon) the seat of government of the municipality is a valley nestling in one of the verdant slopes of Bukidnon. Nature blessed the municipality with wild trees, wild orchids and paradise of ferns.
Local lore says KI-O-HONG was its original name. In English, it means "mushroom". In olden times, it was believed that flood engulfed the place and at a distance it looks like a mushroom. The prehistoric natives known as the Manobos, Talaandigs, Higaonons and Bukidnon tribes loved to call it KI-O-HONG until the advent of colonization. Since then, the place kown as KIOKONG. Signifying the landmark of KIOKONG is a lone coconut tree discernible and aptly perched at the lowland situated at the crossroads of Poblacion. Local residents call it " BUGTONG LUBI". It was the center of activity during those years. It is believe however, that because of their customs and traditions, death at the residence of native datu brought the natives and migrants to the present Poblacion (KIOKONG), Quezon.
Creation of the Municipality
The original name of the municipality per Executive Order No. 199 dated November 18, 1965 was UPPER PULANGUI, in which the appointed mayor was the late MAYOR CRISPIN C. BERNADAS.
In June 18, 1966, Republic Act No. 4802 was enacted by the House of Congress under the sponsorship of the then Congressman Cesar M. Fortich, which act was entitled "AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON IN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON WITH THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT IN THE PRESENT SITE OF KIOKONG".
In June 21, 1969, Repubulic Act 5961 was passed by the Philippine Congress, amending Republic Act 4802 " AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON IN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON" with the seat of government at Salawagan. This act however, was not implemented for in June 19, 1971, another Act - RA 6240 was passed transferring again the site from Salawagan to Kiokong.
[edit] Municipality's Vision and Mission
Vision
"We visualize Quezon, Bukidnon as an agri-based industrialized municipality of God-loving and self-reliant people, enjoying a full-life in an ecologically balanced environment and atmosphere of peace, unity , equity and justice."
Mission
"To uplift the living condition of the people thru Local Autonomy, delivery of basic services, provision of infrastructure facilities and utilities, development and conservation of natural resources, adoption of modern agro-industrial technologies, increase agricultural productivity, investment and marketing access, promotion of tourism and preservation of cultural values."
[edit] Geography/Topography/Territorial/Limits
Territorial Limits
The municipality of Quezon is located at the southern portion of the province of Bukidnon. It is 75 kilometers from the City of Malaybalay , 162 kilometers from Cagayan de oro City and 145 kilometers from Davao City.
The municipality has a total land area of 71,128 hectares per CAD 895-D with 31 barangays.
Quezon with its large chunks of fertile plains, inland valleys and virgin forest, rolling hills and mountain ranges, is bounded in the south by the municipality of Kitaotao; north by the city of Valencia; west by the municipality of Maramag and Don Carlos and east by the municipality of San Fernando.
The biggest body of water found in the municipality is the Pulangui River.
In general, the municipality is dry having only three (3) concrete bridges. However, there are creeks/springs which produces bodies of water but are mostly found in the rugged portion of the municipality.
Political Subdivisions
Quezon has 31 barangays; the farthest barangay are Lipa and Sta. Felomina with a distance of 21 to 26 kilometers from Poblacion depending on the route taken.
Climate
The Philippine Atmospheric Geographical and Astronomical Service Adminstration (PAGASA) classified the climate of Quezon into category of the first type. The dry and wet seasons are pronounced througout the year. The warmest months are February, March and April. The rainy months are June, July, August and September. It is on the month of January that Quezon populace experience the coldest nights.
[edit] The People
Population
The municipality of Quezon has a total population of 74,141 in 1995 mid-decade Census of Population and 82,567 in the Census of Population for the year 2000. It shows that the average annual growth rate is 2.27%.
Population by Mother Tongue
Tagalog - 471; Cebuano - 70,008; Hiligaynon - 6,498; Ilocano - 1,338; Pangasinan - 8; Waray - 537; Maranao - 50; Tausog - 289; Batak - 58; Binisaya - 8; Binukid - 248; Bilaan - 8; Bukidnon- 124; Butuanon - 58; Inibaloi - 8; Isinai - 8; Manubo - 735; Masbateño - 8; Surigaonon - 8; Tboli(Tagaboli) - 8; English - 8; Other local dialects - 264; Not stated - 817
[edit] Municipality's Sectoral Profile
Trade and Industry
Industries (and/or comapnies) presently operating in the municipality includes:
1. BUSCO Sugar Milling Company 2. BUSCO Refinery 3. BUSCO Organic Fertilizer Processing 4. Small Scale Grains Processing 5. Cattle Raising 6. Hog Raising 7. Poultry Raising
Transportation
Quezon is a land-locked municipality wherein the only means of transportation is by land. It is accessible in two (2) routes from Cagayan de Oro City to Davao City. The first one is taking the route via BUSCO and the second one is taking the route via Maramag. The bus company plying the route Cagayan de Oro City to Davao City and vice versa is only Bachelor Express/RTMI.
Water Supply
The waterworks system of the municipality was constructed and operated by the municipal government through the Municipal Mayor's Office - Economic Enterprise Division. It serves the barangay of Poblacion, Libertad, Salawagan, Mibantang, Cebole, Manuto, Pinilayan and Kiburiao with more or less 2,000 individual household connections (Level III). While the other barangays with tappable spring were also developed and have provided them potable water supply.
Power / Electricity
Quezon is part of the service area of First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO, INC.) since 1978. Out of the 31 barangays, 27 were energized at present. The rest were provided by the Local Government Unit with generator sets.
Communication
There are four (4) existing communication system linking the municipality to the parts of the country. These are the SOTELCO, PLDT, SMART and DOTC-Telof.
Financing and Credit
There are three (3) commercial banks in the municipality serving the needs of the people. These are the Dumaguete City Development Bank at BUSCO, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon Cooperative Bank and Network Bank at Poblacion. The banks accept deposits and extend loans particularly to sugarcane planters for agricultural and business purposes.
Peace and Order
The main concern of the municipality's present administration is not for their own interest but it is for the welfare of the masses. One of these concerns is to maintain peace and order. The presence of friendly forces aside from the Philippine National Police, such as a company of the Philippine Army have contributed much in the maintenance of peace and order. The establishment of satelite army camps and checkpoints in strategic barangays complimented by the Civilian Volunteers have helped much in the pacification of peace and order condition in the municipality.
Business Opportunities
The following industries has a high potential in the municipality: 1. Alcohol Manufacturing 2. Rhum Manufacturing 3. Grains Processing 4. Feed Milling 5. Meat Processing 6. Coconut Processing 7. Fruit and Food Processing 8. Mineral Water Processing 9. Banking Services 10. Commercial Fertilizer Processing
Source: Quezon:Sugarlandia of Bukidnon
[edit] Barangays
Quezon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.
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[edit] External links
| Cities and municipalities of Bukidnon | |
| Cities: | Malaybalay City | Valencia City |
| Municipalities: | Baungon | Cabanglasan | Damulog | Dangcagan | Don Carlos | Impasug-Ong | Kadingilan | Kalilangan | Kibawe | Kitaotao | Lantapan | Libona | Malitbog | Manolo Fortich | Maramag | Pangantucan | Quezon | San Fernando | Sumilao | Talakag |
