Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte

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Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Pasuquin

Pasuquin is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,739 people in 5,187 households.

Pasuquin is a farming and fishing area. As of the mid-1990s, the principal local crops were rice, for home consumption, and garlic, much of which is exported to Taiwan.

Pasuquin is noted for its colorful culture and rich history. From the dominance of the Aguinaldos (from Don Basilio Aguinaldo to present Municipal Mayor Oscar Aguinaldo) in its political component to the birth of budding public servants, artists, and civil advocates, the town evolves as a product of unity among its people.

1 Barangays
2 The Sunflower festival
3 The Rambac ti Daya Festival
4 External links

[edit] Barangays

Pasuquin is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.

Batuli (San Isidro)
Binsang
Nalvo (Cababaan/Nalvo)
Caruan (Tulnagan)
Carusikis (Agrarian Reform Community)
Carusipan
Dadaeman
Darupidip
Davila (Salt"Asin" Capital, and Pasuquin's Basketball Powerhouse. Known for its "Dumadara Festival", produced the father and son political tandem of Celestino L. Aguinaldo as Municipal Mayor, and Rexie Aguinaldo as Panlalawigang Liga Ng Barangay President & Ex-Officio to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Also known for its bonsai production & artistry)
Dilanis
Dilavo

Estancia (Summer Capital of Pasuquin. Known for its scenic Suso, and Sexy Beaches and its refreshing halo halo <shakes>, and pork barbeque available just at the National Road)
Naglicuan (Botanical Garden of Pasuquin. From the simple sampaguita to the high breed euphorbia & orchids, Naglicuan has evolved from a simple agricultural barangay to a profit-oriented plant breeding and propagation community).
Nagsanga
Ngabangab
Pangil
Poblacion 1 (Houses the Municipal Hall, the ABC Hall, the Rural Health Unit, the Pasuquin Central Elementary School both East & West Campuses, the Arch of Liberty, Seventh-day Adventist Churches, the Roman Catholic, and the Church of Our Saviour, and the rests of the town plaza. It is also where the Saint James Academy is located. Produced Dr. Felix Aguinaldo Sr. (†) as Municipal Mayor, having the longest term in the history of the town, his son Present Town Mayor Oscar D. Aguinaldo, and his grandsons Oscar Ryan Aguinaldo first elected SK chairman and Ex-Officio member of the Municipal Council of Pasuquin and Bheng Aguinaldo (†) who was elected as the youngest Barangay Chairman in Pasuquin, but died in a car accident before taking his oath of office, Maj. Severo Domingo, Former Municipal Board Member and his betterhalf Dr. Carmen Domingo (†), Former President of the Senior Citizen, and their son Dr. Polly Domingo, among others).
Poblacion 2 (Most Outstanding Barangay 2004-2005. Known for its over a decade "Rambac ti Daya". Among its proud sons are Don Basilio Aguinaldo (†), first ever Presidente del Barrio <Municipal Mayor Equivalent> of Pasuquin, his great grandson Leonel Paet Aguinaldo, the youngest ever Barangay Councilman-Elect in the history of the 33 Barangays composing the town, Felix Josue , former OIC-Mayor, Felix "Peter" Aguinaldo Jr., Former Barangay Chairman and a Present Member of the Municipal Board, Dr. Alfredo Regidor Jr., Former Vice Mayor & Present Member of the Municipal Board, Ret. Phil. Air Force Martin Doctor and his better half Ms. Leticia Caldito-Doctor, Former SB Members; Dr. Rolando Dumlao, Municipal Health Officer, and his father Herminio Dumlao, former Barangay Chairman, Hon. Elpidio Ratuita, DILG Provincial Director, Dir. Thelma Dumlao-del Castillo, CHED Central Office OPPRI Chief, Dr. Elizabeth Arquillo, Dr. Tito Jaramillo, Former Municipal Board Member; Dr. Anderson Lazo, Engrs. Venson & Victor Salud, Engr. Allan Miguel, Engr. Neil Ratuita, the three Lady Barangay Chairpersons Isabel Dumalag, Ethelene Valdez-Aguinaldo, and Elnora Dalida-Caldito Rev. Jonathan Salud, among others. Also known for its Sentinella Hills, Nagrebcan & Magararay Rice Fields, and the existence of the Oldest Church in the town, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. It is also where the Ilocos Norte Agricultural College, and the Town's Commercial Center are located).
Poblacion 3 (Barangay "Biscocho", simply for making the best tasting biscochos in the entire province. their product is patronized as far as the Islands of Hawaii, Mainland USA, and other parts of the world. It houses one of the three existing secondary schools in town-the Pasuquin Academy. Also known for its great contribution in the Sunflower Festival. Among its famous brains are Atty. Macario Arquillo, former Vice Mayor & Provincial Board Member, and Ms. Jovy Cariaga-Lavarias of the PCSO Main Office).
Poblacion 4 (Houses the cleanest slaughter house in the entire province. Known for its Baldi Bridge that connects downtown Pasuquin to the rural & coastal barangays of the town. Among its geniuses are Lt. Francis Dancel, Vice Mayor Rodolfo Valdez, and Barangay Chairman Armando Aguinaldo,
Pragata (Pragata-Bungro)
Puyupuyan (Known for its groto and the apparition in the late 80s and early 90s, Puyupuyan is one of the best Summer destinations in the town. With the presence of the ship wrecked believed to have been sink during the 40s, the seashores just made it perfect for tourists for a great souvenir shots)

Sulongan
Salpad (Salpad-Calumbuyan)
San Juan (DAR-WB ARC Barangay. Known for its summer getaway falls called "Calitungan")
Santa Catalina (DAR-WB ARC Barangay)
Santa Matilde (DAR-WB ARC Barangay. Known for hunting and mango tree production. This barangay is proud to have produce Rueben Lista, Former Vice Admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard).
Sapat (known for the PAF Airbase and the most restricted area in the town)
Sulbec (known for its Put-tot/Siraong Picnic Venues)
Surong (known for its Luttuong falls)
Susugaen (Most Outstanding Barangay 2003)
Tabungao
Tadao (DAR-WB ARC Barangay. Houses the biggest dam in the municipality. Also good for picnics, trekking and hiking escapades).

[edit] The Sunflower festival

Pasuquin town is noted for the Sunflower festival, an annual drag pageant. It is organized by a group of gay men who call themselves the Sunflowers, and attracts a large audience from the surrounding countryside. An American film, Sunflowers (1997), has made the festival internationally known.The brains behind this Sunsflower were Dr. Julio I. Guerrero, now residing in Santa Clara, CA, his brother Mario I. Guerrero, now a resident of Canada, Felix Josue, former OIC and now a Professor at La Salle University and University of the Philippines. This festival used to be held as May Festival but was recently moved to December 28 to coincide with the Pasuquin Town Fiesta.

[edit] The Rambac ti Daya Festival

Poblacion 2, with almost 2,000 populace celebrate the "RAMBAC ti DAYA" annually, as a gratitude to the Almighty Creator for bountiful harvest, good administration, and sharing of profuse blessings.

Started in 1992 through a Municipal Ordinance, Poblacion Dos is known to be the pioneer barangay to come up with a barangay fiesta title-RAMBAC TI DAYA. This festivity culminates on the first two days of May, but usually preceded by an inter-zonal basketball tournament that runs for two-four weeks sponsored by the Sangguniang Kabataan.

One of the highlights of the festival is the community night, in which residents from the barangay gather together at the barangay plaza known as "Plaza Murit", for community singing through videoke, beer and wine drinking, exchanging goodies, reuniting with good old folks, and simply enjoying the sharing of abundant blessings.

The unpredictable weather makes this event very surprising, as May is known to be the first month of the year with a heavy downpour of rains.

The festival ends on the second day of May. A thanksgiving mass is offered in the first hour of the morning, followed by a motorists' parade downtown. After the motorcade, various Palarong Nayon are played by kids and adult residents alike, where big prizes are at stake.

At night, the festival ends with a Sagalas/Santa Cruzan, a tribute to Queen Elena on her way to the Holy Cross. The Flores de Mayo parades young kids as they are dressed in their respective persona.

In the Flores De Mayo program, the Gawad Rambac ti Daya, Most Outstanding Anak ti Dos is awarded to the most deserving resident that made great impact and unsormounted selfless contributions through civil service, social works, religious, and human rights advocacy, and youth and sports development. Former Sangguniang Barangay Leonel Paet Aguinaldo, the youngest among the elected Sangguniang Barangay in the history of the 33 barangays of Pasuquin is the brain child of the Gawad Rambak ti Daya. The award has been given to deserving Anak Ti Dos for three consecutive years.