San Esteban, Nabua, Camarines Sur
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| Location | |
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| Government | |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | Rinconada |
| Barangays | 8 zones |
| Income Class: | partially urban |
| Founded | July 28, 1569 |
| Mayor | Romeo J. Quidep (Chairman) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Population
Total (2007) |
1,818 |
| Coordinates | 13°24′05" N 123°22′35" E |
| Name | San Esteban |
| Flag |  Flag of San Esteban |
| Dance | Jota Rojana |
| Bird | Kusta |
| Fish | Pampano |
| Flower | Euphorbia |
| Tree | Noyog |
| Plant | Katnga |
| Fruit | Mango |
| Hero | Datu Ogbon |
San Esteban is a barangay in Antacudos district of Nabua, Camarines Sur in the Philippines.[1] In 1569, when the Philippines was still a colony of Spain, San Esteban was a part of Rancheria Antacudos of Bua, which was the name of Nabua at that time.[citation needed] The other rancherias were Caobnan, Sabang, Lupa and Binoyoan.
Before the Spaniards came, Nabua ia ruled by a Muslim Chieftain named Datu Ogbon. Several barangays of Nabua carries the name of Datu Ogbon like San Vicente Ogbon, San Antonio Ogbon among others.
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[edit] Government
The seat of government is in Likod North.[citation needed] The government center, main police outpost, day care center, youth center and parish chapel are all located here. The health center, however, is located in Likod South. The plaza is situated in Centro Uno. Police outposts are also located in Cabuntaran and Magol West. The current barangay chairman is Romeo Julia Quidep of Magol East.[citation needed]
[edit] Flag of San Esteban
The flag of San Esteban, The Blue Flag, is blue with eight yellow stars; at the center is the Islamic green crescent with a single star and the Christian's red cross.
The eight yellow stars refers to the eight zones of San Esteban namely Centro North, Centro South, Likod North, Likod South, Cabuntaran, Magol East, Magol West and Folklands. The green crescent and red cross reprersents the Islamic and Christian citizens in the community. The blue background symbolizes peaceful coexistence among the people of San Esteban.
The Blue Flag is the first community flag in Nabua in use.
[edit] People
Nabueño is the official language.[citation needed] Other languages spoken are English, Tagalog and Bikol. As of August 2007, San Esteban has 1,818 inhabitants. Majority of the population is concentrated in the capital Likod North. It has an electorate of 996 voters.
[edit] Economy
Much of its business establishments are in Centro Uno. Fish bagsakan, barber shop, jewelry pawnshop and videoke stalls are but a few of the businesses in Centro Uno.
[edit] Religion
Most inhabitants were Roman Catholics. Other religions include Protestantism (Iglesia ni Cristo, Born Again, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses) and Islam.
Nabua Parish Church is located in Centro North. Catholic Chapels are situated in Likod North and Cabuntaran zones.
[edit] Organizations
San Esteban Young Achievers Council (SEYAC) is the leading and most active youth organization in San Esteban and in Nabua as a whole. The current president is Ruel Caporado-Tangelon of Likod North, now a resident of nearby Santa Barbara (Maliban). This organization is known for its first non-Christian president in 2004 when it elected a Muslim to be its leader.
Other organizations include:
- San Esteban Youth Organization (SEYO)
- Ang Maogmang Grupo
- Holy Rosary Group
- San Esteban Rabus Organization
- Pastoral Council Organization
- Married Set Organization
[edit] Zones
- Centro North (Zone 1)
- Centro South (Zone 2)
- Likod North (Zone 3)
- Likod South (Zone 4)
- Cabuntaran (Zone 5)
- Magol East (Zone 6)
- Folklands (Zone 7)
- Magol West (Zone 8)
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Nabua - Barangays. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
