Camiling, Tarlac

Camiling
Municipality
Camiling Welcome Arch (2003) by Engr. Elmer Agustin
Seal
Motto: Camiling Magaling
Map of Tarlac showing the location of Camiling
Camiling Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°42′N 120°25′E / 15.700°N 120.417°E / 15.700; 120.417Coordinates: 15°42′N 120°25′E / 15.700°N 120.417°E / 15.700; 120.417
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon (Region III)
Province	Tarlac
District	1st District
Founded	1838
Barangays	61
Government[1]
• Mayor	Neil Tan Agustin (NPC)
Area[2]
• Total	140.53 km2 (54.26 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	80,241
• Density	570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	2306
Dialing code	45
Income class	1st class
Website	www.camiling.net

Camiling is a first class urban municipality of the province of Tarlac in the Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 80,241 people.^[3] The density is 571 people per km². Camiling is one of the fastest-growing towns of Tarlac when it comes to income and economy.

Camiling is the major north-western municipality in Tarlac. It is also about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northwest of Manila, and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south-southwest of Dagupan City in Pangasinan. It is the commercial center of an area composed of about 8 towns, and borders the province of Pangasinan. It is the gateway to central and western Pangasinan through the Romulo Highway (formerly Highway 13). It borders San Clemente on the west, Bayambang from the north, Sta. Ignacia and Mayantoc to the south and Paniqui and Moncada by the east. It is also known for its famous "Chicharon Camiling" and its green native rice cake called "Iniruban".

Geography

Mostly of plain topography but some parts are hilly to mountainous in which the barangays of Papaac, Bacsay, Birbira and Cayasan are to name afew. The deeper part of the mountains can be described as a place where wild animals live, such as deer, Toddy cat (Musang), wild boar (Baboy ramo), Monitor lizard (Bayawak) and many other wild animals.

It has numerous rivers, ponds and small lakes.

Barangays

Camiling is politically subdivided into 61 barangays.^[2] Camiling has the most barangays in all of the municipalities of Tarlac (the city of Tarlac has 76 barangays).

History

Early in the 18th century, the community was a sitio of Paniqui; before and after, Paniqui was also part of Bayambang, Pangasinan. The town's name is derived from a tree called kamiring which at that time grew abundantly in the wilderness^[4] and subsequently changed to Camiling.

The community was originally a vast area of Cogon growth interposed with thick forestalls areas stretching into the Zambales mountain ranges. A wide river cut through it. The early inhabitants of the place were the Aetas who make a living by gathering fruit from fruit trees, hunting, and fishing. With the coming first of the Pangasinenses and later the Ilocanos from the north, the Aetas who used to roam freely in the wilderness obliged themselves to move into the interior. The new settlers first occupied the swampy land, now known as "Cacamilingan" on the right side of the river. In time, these settlers began moving to the left opposite shore because of more frequent disastrous floods. To this new location, the residents therein built a small church with Saint Michael as the Patron Saint.

Camiling became a District Commission from 1834 to 1837 founded by Don Francisco Soriano, the then Cabeza de Barangay who became the town's first District Commissioner. In 1838, Camiling became an independent town, formally separated from the mother town of Paniqui and with Don Vicente Galsim, as the first Gobernadorcillo. Thirty-eight others followed him. Don Buenaventura Torres, the last to serve under the Spanish regime and the first Presidente Municipal under the Revolutionary Government by Aguinaldo.

Camiling was a First-Class municipality during the 1970s but was reclassified when the Local Government Code went into effect in the early 1990s. It became again a First-Class municipality again on November 20, 2001, by virtue of the Latest Income Class Classification (L.I.C.C.) initiated by the Department of Finance; the Local Government Unit of Camiling was reclassified from a second class municipality to a first class municipality having attained an annual income of 50,942,508.51 Pesos. In the year 2008 Camiling's income is more than 72,463,893,00 pesos with average growth of more than 3.285% per year (2001–2008).

Demographics

Language

Ilocano is predominantly understood and spoken in Camiling by majority of the population because most of the people are Ilocano migrants from the Ilocos Region. The town's old districts are named after towns of Ilocos where the settlers originally came from. Hence, Caviganan for Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Cacabugaoan (now Cayaoan) for Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Cabatacan for Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Capaoayan for Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Casarratan for Sarrat, Ilocos Norte.

Pangasinense is spoken especially on the eastern banks of Camiling river and the northern parts of the town. Camileħos of Pangasinense origin are prevalent in the northern and western part but also some adopted Ilocano as their second language.

Filipino or Tagalog as the national language is widely understood and spoken.

There are also numerous speakers of Kapampangan, Visayan and Moro settlers, especially in Barrio Dapo area.

Education

• Tarlac College of Agriculture: Founded since 1945, the second largest college in the province of Tarlac that offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees and curriculum based on agriculture and now offers industry-based courses. It's the largest college in Tarlac in terms of land area. Main campus is located at Malacampa, Camiling. The college state is also known for its Kamote wine and other vegetables and fruits use in food processing.
• Tarlac College of Agriculture (Laboratory School): TCA-LS is an extension of the TCA-College for Secondary Education. Entrance exams are requirements for enrollment.
• BESTCAP Career College, Inc.: Founded in 1998. Active member of California Education Association, TAPSA, APSTaP and MTG Philippines. It is also accredited to use Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles and Assessment. It is located at Malacampa, Camiling.
• United school of Science and Technology (USST): It is newly established since 2009 as branch of United School of Science and Technology at the City of Tarlac and the first university in Tarlac Province. It is located at Cacamilingan Norte, Camiling.
• Saint Paul College of Technology: A branch of Christian college serving central Luzon, particularly in Camiling. It is famous for its great contribution in vocational courses particularly HRM or Hotel Resource Management. It is located at Quezon Avenue, Camiling.
• Camiling Colleges: Founded by Gilberto Romulo since 1945, the brother of the Former UN President Carlos P. Romulo. It has several professional courses such as Education, Information Taechnology, Computer Programming. It is also known for its vocational courses such as Office Management, Practical Electricity, Nursing Aide, Practical Electricity and Nursing. It is located at Gomez Street, Poblacion B, Camiling.
• Camiling Catholic School (formerly St. Michael Academy): Founded in 1964. A catholic school offering pre-primary, primary and secondary courses. It is located near Camiling Town Center, Camiling.
• Camiling Secondary Institute: One of the oldest school in Camiling. It is founded by the famous writer literary writer Gregorio Brillantes in the 1930s.
• Asian Lexcon School: One of the newly established private school since 2006.
• Camiling School For Home Industries: A vocational school located at the rural Sinilian, Camiling.
• Marawi High School: A rural high school located at Marawi, Camiling.
• Bilad High School: A rural high school located at Bilad, Camiling.
• Malacampa National High School: A newly established located rural high school at Malacampa, Camiling.
• Camiling Adventist School: A Seventh-day Adventist Church educational institution established for Primary education located at Camiling Poblacion.
• Saint Rose Academy: A newly established private institution offering Primary education located at Cacamilingan Sur, Camiling.

Tourism

Attractions

The Catholic Church of Camiling was burned in 1997.

Maria Clara's Estate

Camiling is known for its architectural antiquity seen from the old San Miguel Church but was burned in 1997.

• Catholic Church of Camiling: A historical building built around 18th century.

• Maria Clara Iglesias Independiente: Had been built after the Philippine revolution by the revolutionaries attempt to "Filipinize" the Church. This is the second church built by Gregorio Aglipay, the first one being in Paniqui.
• Maria Clara Museum: A part of the mansion where Leonor Rivera lived. Several priceless artifacts belonging to her, immortalized by Noli Me Tángere as Maria Clara and even her late admirer, the Philippine National Hero, José Rizal's old photos is being exhibited on glass.
• Maria Clara Town Plaza: A wide plaza complex that features various sports fields, a park, a playground, an auditorium and a wide grassy field. Maria Clara Town Plaza is the second widest park plaza in the province which composed of four hectares of lands suitable for some activities celebrated by the municipality and some schools of Camiling. At the side of the municipal plaza you can find vendors selling products of Camiling. From farming supplies to cultural items like Salakot and Balanggot. There are also dealers of wood furniture. You can also find watermelon vendors and beautiful Ornamental plants selling at the side of the plaza with low prices.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church: The Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling was built in 2009. With a total floor area of 2,200 square meters, the church features a plethora of intricately designed stained glass windows depicting, aside from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, the angels. It is located besides the Camiling Catholic School. It is also one of the most attractive church in Tarlac. The Camiling Catholic School and the Camiling Catholic Church ruins are beside the said church.

Festivals

Camiling's one town one product is the Chicharon or Bagnet by the Ilocanos of Ilocos Sur and the sweet green native cakes called Iniruban or Dirimin. The Municipality of Camiling is also known for other native rice cakes such as Tupig and Patupat.

Camiling currently hosts Iniruban and Chicharon Festival. Held every last week of October, it is coupled by colorful and artistic presentations and street dances by different schools in Camiling. The festival was established in 2000. A street dancing competition are held annually to showcase Camiling's products and cultural heritage.

Hospitals and Health Service

Camiling has 3 hospitals and a health center at the Municipal Hall. The health center services the poor by giving free medicines and other health service. There are numerous private clinics scattered throughout the town. Hospitals in Camiling are Señor Santo Niħo Tertiary Hospital at Poblacion, Camiling District Hospital at Malacampa, and Salvador General Hospital at Palimbo.

Local government

Camiling town hall

• Municipal Mayor: Neil T. Agustin
• Municipal Vice Mayor: Erlon C. Agustin
• Councillors:
  • Wrancudo P. Felix
  • Antonio Felix L. Gorospe
  • Editha L. Rosete
  • Kristine Anne S. Legaspi
  • Ricarte D. Andres
  • Excaltation P. Manuel
  • Julio F. Caoagdan
  • James T. Castillo
• Vice President Liga ng mga Barangay: Jesus A. Corpuz
• President SK Federation: Dulce Feliz F. Toralba

Notable persons of Camiling

• Alberto Romulo - former Foreign Secretary, Senator and Executive Secretary.
• Carlos P. Romulo - former UN President and Foreign Affairs Secretary.
• César Bengzon - former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and first Filipino Justice of the International Court of Justice.
• Gregorio C. Brillantes - A multi-awarded fiction-writer.
• Jing Abalos - A 60's Philippine actor.
• Leonor Rivera - José Rizal's second cousin and love interest well known as Maria Clara.
• Onofre Corpuz - former President of the University of the Philippines and Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (Now DepEd).
• Gen. Paulino Santos - Founder of Penal Colonies and Chief of Staff of The Philippine Army. General Santos City was named after him.
• Carlos Romulo Kipping, Jr. - A General Surgeon by profession and former Governor of Tarlac Province during the Cory Aquino Regime. Former member of the Medical Board of Examiners PRC.
• Julian Carpio - Colonial lawyer, teacher and member of La Liga Filipina, he later served as legal advisor to the Katipunan. He's the first representative delegate of Tarlac within the Malolos Congress of 1898.

Sister city

• Juneau, Alaska, United States

References

External links

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	San Clemente		Moncada Paniqui
	Camiling
	Mayantoc	Santa Ignacia

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