Polangui, Albay

Polangui Banwaan nin Polangui Bayan ng Polangui
Municipality
Municipality of Polangui
Nickname(s): Bayan ni Pulang Angui
Motto: "Next Level...Progress" (2010-present)
Map of Albay showing the location of Polangui
Polangui Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°17′32″N 123°29′08″E / 13.29222°N 123.48556°E / 13.29222; 123.48556Coordinates: 13°17′32″N 123°29′08″E / 13.29222°N 123.48556°E / 13.29222; 123.48556
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol (Region V)
Province	Albay
District	3rd district
Municipality	1584
Barangays	44
Government[1]
• Mayor	Cherilie M. Sampal (Liberal Party)
• Vice Mayor	Jesus S. Salceda, Jr.
Area[2]
• Total	145.30 km2 (56.10 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	82,307
• Density	570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym	Polangueño
Time zone	PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP Code	4506
Dialing code	52
Income class	1st class; partially urban
Website	polangui.gov.ph

Polangui is a first class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. It is now a thriving, progressive first-class growth center, considered as the most promising and potential economic destination of the flourishing trade and commercial activities of the Third District of Albay. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 82,307 people,^[3] a labor force of 37,247 and 46,586 voting population.^[4]

Etymology

The origin of the name Polangui has many versions. The foremost and seems more accepted version is, “that of a giant robust tree which existed majestically in the early municipal settlement”. The natives of the settlement called the “Oyangue”, which also served as the early landmark of the area whereby new settlers looked upon in their wandering. Similarly, the early Spanish frontier settlers found this tree and it became their famous settlement landmark. The settlement was then called “Binanuaan” but often referred to as “Oyangue” by nearby settlers. As more settlers came to dwell and engage in various trade endeavors with the indigenous dwellers, the more was the settlement known in distant areas by the name “Oyangue” referring to the tree landmark which was more widely accepted than “Binanuaan”. The passing of generations corrupted the word “Oyangue” into several acronyms. Most acceptable and widely used before was “Polangue” and later “Polangui” which has remained today.

Another legend is about the story of a maiden named "Pulang Angui" which means "Red Maria" (Angui is the nickname for Maria) who loved red colors for dress and whose beautiful body, face and red lips became the object of affection by the males to the point of adoration. She was modest in her ways, talented for possessing various skills, with happy disposition, showing love of arts and religion. She would lead the tribe in festivities. When the Spaniards came, the soldiers who first set foot in Polangui asked for the name of the place. The native thought the foreigners was asking for the name of "Pulang Angui" and said so. The Spaniards recorded the name of the place as Pulangui, a concoction of the name which was later on, as years went by, was converted to Polangui.

Geography

Polangui is located in the northeastern quadrant of the third district of Albay, having a total land area of 14,530 hectares (35,900 acres). It is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Buhi and Iriga City of Camarines Sur province, on the southern part of the municipalities of Libon, Oas and City of Ligao; and on the west by the City of Tabaco and municipality of Malinao. It is about 43 kilometers north of the regional center of the Bicol Region, Legazpi City; 56 kilometers northeast of Naga City and 136 kilometers south of Daet, Camarines Norte.

Climate

The municipality of Polangui has a general climate characterized by dry season with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to December. Prevailing wind is in the general direction from northeast to southwest.

Barangays

Polangui has 44 barangays and is politically subdivided into three divisions:

• Urban Barangays- 13 member barangays
• Rinconada Area Development Council (RADC)- 11 member barangays
• Upland Area Development Council (UADC)- 20 member barangays

Barangay	Land Area (hectares)	Population (as of May 1, 2010)[4]	Class	SK Chairman	Barangay Head
Agos	298.8375	3,356	Rural	Gerard T. Aurellano	Ricardo Miqui
Alnay	214.8713	2,194	Urban	Louisa Lenydia S. Matza	Emilia C. Durante
Alomon	154.1867	1,167	Urban	Alvin B. Roncesvalles	Domingo E. Reforsado
Amoguis	147.1277	518	Rural	Editha B. Carosa	Marites G. Miralpis
Anopol	200.3163	1,085	Rural	Kimberly Belgrado	Ignacio C. Consuegra
Apad	455.7606	1,323	Rural	Donna Marie T. Papa	Dexter P. Salinel
Balaba	510.3960	1,355	Rural	Analiza P. Recto	Armando A. Base
Balangibang	269.9548	1,600	Urban	Jane Pearl S. Camata	Elmer A. Pesebre
Balinad	727.6543	3,032	Rural	Benjamin S. Salcedo	Nestor R. Awayan
Basud	116.3428	3,408	Urban	John Agapito C. Camoral	Joaquin S. Sarte, Jr.
Buyo	220.1116	990	Rural	Jhoana Mae Samper	Bayani S. Portem
Centro Occidental (Poblacion)	191.8234	3,384	Urban	Jimar Paul Barquez	Edgar M. Barquez
Centro Oriental (Poblacion)	29.1172	2,264	Urban	Raymund Adrian E. Salceda	Remgildo C. Gonzales, Jr.
Cepres	263.3539	1,414	Rural	Marven B. Rapirap	Rogelio M. Castillo
Cotmon	485.3046	529	Rural	Sarah Jane C. Ripo	Joel O. Bagacina
Cotnogan	231.1284	1,405	Rural	Gerald G. Baria	Isidro N. Oliva
Danao	383.5032	879	Rural	Rodel Canuel	Joseph C. Payno
Gabon	88.6686	3,223	Urban	Mary Anne Cleo S. Borja	William H. Buendia, Sr.
Gamot	345.1717	1,395	Rural	Eden S. Orlain	Yolanda S. Operario
Itaran	312.0854	1,740	Rural	Bernie C. Cepe	Noli Samblero
Kinale	176.3907	2,204	Urban	Lara Jane B. Cedo	Reuben L. Salopaso
Kinuartelan	341.2733	587	Rural	Jessa P. Marilag	Lucio S. Verzuela
La Medalla	368.2747	841	Rural		Oliva O. Salcedo
Lanigay	313.0602	3,592	Rural	Diana S. Dolz	Joseph T. Noriega
La Purisima	493.0158	613	Rural	Jealyn N. Gonzales	Warren Tabarangao
Lidong	121.2557	1,355	Rural	Ma. Haifa R. Ante	Efren B. Ante
Lourdes	348.7119	594	Rural	Jeloirt T. Alcoy	Wilfredo P. Tandaan, Jr.
Magpanambo	251.8729	1,361	Rural	Michelle T. General	Benjamin C. Moit
Magurang	115.2231	3,846	Urban	James Coledge S. Flores	Regiel R. Sapo
Matacon	317.6426	4,148	Urban	Rommel D. Villar	Ma. Teresa L. Cerillo
Maynaga	262.3906	1,361	Rural	Willyne L. Bechayda	Joel S. Loyola
Maysua	430.1545	891	Rural	Amielyn Bobis	Herminio Sandagon
Mendez	165.8987	991	Rural	Jessela Emie A. Abundo	Mamerto C. Zuñiga
Napo	361.8530	3,113	Rural	Annecelle Joy L. Samar	Rodolfo C. Tuanqui
Pinagdapugan	190.9056	888	Rural	Nickson B. Bejeno	Arnulfo S. Musa
Pintor (Binangbangan)	182.9405	918	Rural	Rizza S. Villaflores	Raul Orbase
Ponso	317.9140	4,927	Urban	Patricia Anne R. Magistrado	Ma. Belen M. Sablaon with cases in Ombudsman
Salvacion	175.9903	1,088	Rural	Leomar M. Cabañez	Antonio D. Abaño
San Roque	301.3161	1,533	Rural	Arjay A. Largo	Rebecca V. Demetriou
Santicon	393.3786	2,744	Rural	Noli Boy C. Mariscotes	Arnulfo B. Penetrante
Sta. Cruz	280.5097	652	Rural	Darwin B. Bombuhay	Abelardo S. Bombuhay
Sta. Teresita	285.1347	927	Rural	Jaypee C. Viñas	Marilyn S. Ibarreta
Sugcad	372.8545	3,637	Urban	John Paul V. Refama	Salvador C. Solomon, Jr.
Ubaliw	221.4372	3,235	Urban	Mara Grace S. Zamora	Jose A. Zamora

History

Pre-Colonial Period

Pre-colonial Polangui was a fertile valley cradled by the virgin forests of Mt. Masaraga, when Juan de Salcedo established the Villa de Santiago de Libon in 1575. In 1584, Fr. Baltazar de Magdalena left Ambos Camarines, and established a ranch located on the west of Mt. Masaraga. In the same year, he founded a settlement within the fertile valley ranch site which he called “Binanuaan” with a few natives. Thus, according to old manuscripts available in the National Archives in Manila, Polangui was formally established in the later part of 1584 and is considered as one of the oldest municipalities in the Philippines. The first three barangays established by de la Magdalena were Ponso, Balinad and Lanigay. Ponso was the center of trade and commerce since it is located on a trail leading to the municipalities of Tabaco and Malinao. It is also the biggest barangay in Polangui in terms of area and population. Lanigay was the seat of religion. However, since Lanigay is located in a lowland area, it was fequently flooded, the church was transferred to where it stands today.

Spanish Regime

By 1654, the original settlement became considerably bigger. Hence, led by Fr. Alonzo de San Juan as “Encargado”, the settlement was expanded reaching the present barangay sites in Lanigay, Ponso and Balinad. The town proper was established in Lanigay where a church made of wood was erected adjacent to about 280 wooden dwellings and more than 1,000 nipa huts. Unfortunately, this church together with the dwelling units was razed by a fire to the ground.

With the coming of another missionary, Fr. Juan Bautista Marza, a new church made of bricks and stones was completed in 1664. This church stood on a new elevated site and still stands to this day. Under the leadership of Fr. Marza, roads and bridges were also initiated and schools were introduced simultaneously with the Christian Doctrine and Spanish culture.

Growth of the settlement was so fast that it became a Poblacion and finally recognized as a Pueblo ion 1674. Owing to its steady growth, a link with nearby Libon and Oas became a necessity. Hence, Fr. Jose Arnaiz, parish priest and encargado during 1832 directed the construction of roads and bridges which today keeps the wheels of progress on the go.

During Spanish regime, a significant highlight is the construction of its parish church which took 10 years to be completed starting in 1654 by Father Alonzo de San Juan and completed in 1664 by Father Juan Bautista Marza. Martyr, Camilo Jacob, who is a photographer, was executed in January 4, 1897 with other Bicolanos. A year later, the Spanish rule in Bicol ended with the mutiny of Guardia Civil in Naga led by Don Elias Angeles.

American Period

Sometime during the Philippine-American War, Polangui became the seat of the Provincial Government of Albay for a brief period of time under then Provincial Governor Domingo Samson. When the Americans conquered Polangui in 1890 without firing a single shot, the form of government went through transition from military to civil government then Commonwealth system. The seat of the municipal government was in Ponso with Don Clemented Sarte as the acting Chief Executive. A few months later, the seat of the municipal government was transferred to Centro Occidental and still remains up to this day.

Japanese Occupation

When the Japanese forces occupied Polangui on December 13, 1941, Cipriano Saunar, then Vice Mayor of the defunct Commonwealth government was appointed Mayor by the Japanese military administration. A secret civil government was established simultaneously headed by Julian Saunar which was supported by the people. Cipriano Saunar’s successor was Manuel Samson Sr and in turn was succeeded by Jesus Salalima who ruled from 1947 to 1960.

It was the people of Polangui’s common-traits-residency and flexibility that spared the town from destructive fury of the Spanish, American and Japanese occupying forces including its share of the national misfortunes such as strong typhoon of 1891 and strong flood of 1873 and also the raging fire of 1876.

Now 428 years from the formal founding in 1584, Polangui has grown to be a 1st class, progressive town covering 44 barangays within the Third District of Albay.

Formation of Sts. Peter and Paul Parishes

During the early period of the Spanish regime in about 1584, it was believed that trees called "Oyangui" abound all over the land. A priest, Fr. Baltazar dela Magdalena came to this place, thus called it "Polangui". It was also then inhabited by approximately 500 people. The Parish was founded by the baptism of 25 elderly citizens. The early church was built in "Binanuaan", a low level area prone to floods. Later, the church was transferred to a higher place, where the present church now exists. The church construction was started in 1654 by Fr. Alonzo de San Juan. At that time, the church and the state were governed as one. The priest enacted both as a mayor and pastor. The construction was finished in 1664 under the management of Fr. Juan Bautista Marza.

The first administrator of the town was Fr. Isidro Pons. From that time on until the early part of 1800, there was no record of priests who were assigned; neither was there records of what happened to the Parish.

It was then in the early 1800 when significant people and events were recorded. In 1823, Fr. Francisco Armengol was the priest assigned. Five years later, in 1828, Fr. Pedro Regino became in-charge. In the same year, Fr. Santiago de Jesus replaced him. Then Fr. Esteban del Castillo was assigned in the town until 1831.

In 1832, Fr. Jose Arnau became the parish priest until 1852. It was during his administration when roads and bridges were constructed adjoining the town to its neighboring places. Fr. Basilio Castillet was assigned from 1852 to 1855. He was succeeded by Fr. Vicente del Rosario for a short period. Another priest took over- Fr. Francisco Cabrera, who, although stayed only for a short period yet was able to have the first cemetery built. The following parish priests were assigned until the end of the Spanish era and American rule, respectively:

After the liberation in 1945, Fr. Vidal Rempis became the parish priest. It was during his term when a Catholic school, St. Peter's Academy, was put up inside the church premises in the early 1950s. He was conferred later as "Domestic Prelate" in the early 1960s. Due to the fast growth of parishioners, the barangays of Alnay, Ponso and others was organized as a separate parish (St. Anthony of Padua Parish). With the passing of Fr. Rempis, Msgr. Teodolo Borrero replaced him and served from 1968 to 1974.

The first Polangueño parish priest, Fr. Felix Basquiñez, was installed in 1974. This time, the physical structure of the church needs repair. Also, the Catholic school was closed due to lack of support of the parishioners. Fr. Basquiñez then was instrumental in having the annex on the western part of the church. Much attention was also given to the expansion of the Catholic cemetery. Again, due to the fast population growth in the area, the parish was reduced further with the organization of the barangays Matacon, Santicon and others as a separate parish (St. Dominic of Guzman Parish). Upon his retirement, Msgr. Ernesto Alberto became parish priest from 1985 to 1992. This time, the physical structure of the church was totally renovated as an offering to celebrate the 400 years as community of God.

Upon the retirement of Msgr. Alberto, Fr. Armando Red was assigned pastor from 1993 to 1999. During his term, additional physical structures such as the function hall, rectory, additional priest quarter, mess hall, driveway, toilet, parks, office and others were materialized. For the third time, the area of jurisdiction of tha parish was reduced further upon the organization of the Parish of Lidong (Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish).

From 1999 to 2002, Fr. Cecille Nuñez served as the parish priest. The parish is continuously the center of religious activities. Physical church renovation was done and the construction of the Parish Pastoral Center took place.

Fr. Roberto Crisol succeeded as the parish pastor from 2002 to 2007. During his term, the church had the complete makeup- repainting of the church, refurbishing of the church pews, construction of the side wing of the church, installation of the gallery of saints, construction of the parish patio, and medical-dental mission every month in different barangays of the Parish.

Due to reassignment of Fr. Crisol, Msgr. Crispin Bernarte, Jr. replaced him as parish priest from 2007 to 2010. During his term, the Parish Pastoral Center reached completion. The chapels in both sides of the church, as well as the main altar, was face-lifted by putting a "retablo". It was also during his term when the parish church was named as a "Church of Pilgrimage" in 2009, as part of the worldwide celebration of the Pauline Year (Jubilee Year of St. Paul). Spiritual development of the parishioners was the main thrust of his administration.

From 2010-2012, Fr. Bienvenido Realuyo, Jr. became parish priest. Minor physical renovations were made. The parish started to embrace technology with its improved sound system, as well as the installation of a white screen and LCD projector that serves as guide for the parishioners during mass. The re-structuring of the Catholic cemetery at Barangay Sugcad also took place. The Parish Ossuary was also moved to an acquired lot beside the church, and is still being developed until now.

At present, the parish is under the management of Fr. JC Omar Socrates Vita II. A comprehensive development plan was already laid out and aims to improve the church facade as well as the further development of the Parish Ossuary, with the proposed construction of a pavilion that will serve as a place for gathering during special ecclesiastical events. Improvement of church facilities such as comfort rooms and the church patio was also included.

Demographics

Population Census of Polangui
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	61,556	—
1995	67,314	+1.80%
2000	70,451	+0.92%
2007	77,122	+1.30%
2010	82,307	+2.19%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][5]

As of the May 1, 2010, census, Polangui has a total population of 82,307. It has a projected population density of 570 per km², a labor force of 37,247 and 46,586 voting population.^[4]

Language / Dialect

Bikol Polangueño^[6] is the main dialect in Polangui. The majority of the population speak/can speak Tagalog and English. Other languages/dialects spoken are Bicolano Viejo and Bikol Rinconada (Agos-Matacon Area)

Religion

Christianity is the predominant religion with Roman Catholicism with the biggest practitioners. There are four (4) Catholic parishes in the municipality: Sts. Peter and Paul Parish at Barangay Centro Occidental (main parish), St. Dominic Guzman Parish at Barangay Matacon, St. Anthony of Padua Parish at Barangay Ponso and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at Barangay Lidong.

Other Christian denominations are also present in the municipality like Protestants, Baptist, United Pentecostal Church, and Iglesia ni Cristo. Islam and Buddhism also have followers in the municipality.

All of the barangays have their respective patron saints, feast days, and chapels.

Economy

Polangui is classified as a first class municipality, having an annual income of at least 55 million or more.^[7]

Agriculture

Its economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, cacao, pili, root crops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and livestock raising are also very much alive.

Banking

Banks in Polangui started to grow like mushrooms, same as internet cafes and variety stores. The Philippine National Bank and Legazpi Savings Bank (has a new bank office in front of LCC Mall Polangui), which are the only banks in the town before which are still existing, suddenly found competitors. New banks include the Producers Bank, Banco de Oro (BDO), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and Banco Santiago de Libon (BSDL).

Shopping Centers

The town's economic activity is further given boost by the opening and existence of major business commercial establishments like a mall- the Liberty Commercial Center (LCC)- Bicol's largest mall chain; and the Novo Asia Jeans and Shirts. Other establishments include Tri-Star Commercial and V5 General Merchandise.

LCC recently opened its Expressmart at the site of the old Caltex station, in front of Polangui Mini Mart (PMM).

Transportation

With the progressive development in the area of transportation and communication, the municipality is the crossroad of major land road transportation routes and almost all areas.

Roads

Roads are good in Polangui and they are classified as follows:

• National roads - 20 kilometres (12 mi)
• Provincial roads - 48.47 kilometres (30.12 mi)
• Municipal roads - 10.7855 kilometres (6.7018 mi)
• Barangay roads - 74.826 kilometres (46.495 mi)

Airport

The nearest airport is in Legazpi City - Legazpi Airport - about 39.1 kilometres (24.3 mi) from Polangui. Cebu Pacific and PAL Express operate in the airport. The construction of the future Polangui Domestic Airport at Barangay Balangibang is still under negotiation.

Seaport

Polangui is a landlocked municipality, entirely enclosed by land. The nearest ports available are the Tabaco International Seaport, Legazpi Seaport and Pantao Port in Libon.

Buses

There are regular transportation to and from Manila and to the other main cities in the Bicol Region. Some bus companies with stations in Polangui are:

Other forms of transportation

• There are motorized tricycles with routes to different barangays and neighboring municipalities.
• There are some pedicabs for transportation within the poblacion.
• There are several jeepney routes around the city or to anywhere in the province.
• As of March 2012, The 10 1/2-hour Mayon Limited started traveling between Manila and Ligao, about 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Legazpi. The Mayon Limited serves this place.

Places of interest

Polangui provides a good view of Mount Mayon. The town hosts various historical and cultural tourism spots and other tourism-oriented recreation centers. Among these are:

Spring Resorts

• Highlanders Watering Hole Resort is a "back-to-nature" vacation spot, located at Barangay Maynaga. It is 10 kilometers away from the business district of Polangui.
• Danny's Spring Resort at Barangay Balinad
• Kathleen's Paradise Resort at Barangay Agos
• Laka Fuerte Resort (formerly La Oping Swimming Pool and Resort) at Barangay Gabon
• 7 Hills Farm and Resort at Barangay Balinad

Public Parks

• Sabido Park
• Parish Patio
• Kiwanis Children's Park

Nature Parks

• Lake Danao Natural Park in Barangay Danao is a small, scenic crater lake, located 15 kilometers from the town proper. It is nestled between Mt. Malinao and Mt. Masaraga. The rare tabios or sinarapan (Mystichtys luzonensis), the world’s smallest fish, is also cultured here. The lake is a 30-minute hike through carabao trails and abaca plantations. Better bring a guide.
• St. Expeditus Eco-Park is part of the Zepeda Leisure Estates, located at Barangay Agos. It's the best place in town to have a close encounter with nature, with its primary activities such as nature trailing, birdwatching, horseback riding and camping, among others.
• Bastian Wildlife Center

Leisure and Sports Parks

• Zepeda Leisure Estates is Polangui's hidden haven. Situated at Barangay Agos, this leisure park offers a variety of amenities and facilities such as the Albay's first golf course, a driving range, a spring resort, camping grounds, lodge cabin, a restaurant, picnic area and a nature trail. Aside from playing golf and throwing in a picnic, available activities also includes pitch and putt, birdwatching and horseback riding.

• Polangui Tennis Club at Barangay Centro Occidental
• JGL Gamefarm at Barangay Ubaliw
• Salceda Sports Complex at Barangay Centro Oriental
• Polangui Oval at Barangay Centro Oriental (for renovation)

Religious Landmarks

• The Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church is located at Barangay Centro Occidental. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Philippines, which took 10 years to finish. The church construction was started in 1654 by Fr. Alonzo de San Juan and was finished in 1664 under the management of Fr. Juan Bautista Marza.
• Sto. Entierro Shrine
• Angustia / La Pieta Shrine

Monuments

• The Pedro Sabido Monument was constructed also as a dedication to former Philippine Senator, Pedro Sabido. He was born in Polangui, Albay on October 19, 1894 to Don Juan D. Sabido and Doña Maximina Ribaya. His monument is located at the Sabido Park, beside the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan. A provincial road, the Pedro Sabido Road, was also dedicated in his honor. It serves as a major transport road which connects the municipality of Polangui to the municipalities of Oas, the City of Ligao and the First District of Albay.

• The Veterans' Memorial was constructed as a dedication to the fallen sons of Polangui who died and shed their blood during the Japanese military occupation in World War II. The memorial is located in front of the Polangui Tennis Club.

• Cristo Rey

Convention Facilities

• LCC Mall Polangui Event Center
• Polangui Social Pavilion
• Polangui Pastoral Center
• Bicol University Polangui Campus (BUPC) Gymnasium
• Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS) Students' Pavilion
• Highlanders Watering Hole Resort Function Hall

Accommodation Facilities

• JFJ Apartelle at Barangay Magurang
• Nee-Nee's Apartelle at Barangay Magurang
• Highlanders Watering Hole Resort Accommodation Rooms at Barangay Maynaga
• Villa Sarion at Barangay Centro Oriental
• Seaoil Travelodge at Barangay Kinale

Festivals and Events

Polangui Town Fiesta

The Polangui Town Fiesta, started as "Oyangui Festival" in 2003 and later became "Pulang Angui Festival", is an annual celebration of Polangueños during the whole month of June. During this time, a flood of tourists visit the town as Polangueños optimistically await and generously prepare for the month-long celebration as the festivities feature various religious, cultural, social and sports activities that captures the delight, excitement and imagination of the people and visitors during the occasion.

But as the dates June 28 and 29 comes, Polangueños temporarily change the happy to a more serious mood to commemorate the solemnity of the parish patrons, Sts. Peter and Paul through a concelebrated mass. Some elders often prefer to gather at the chapels to lead Novena Masses.

Editions

Year (Edition)	Official Name	Festival Theme	Parochial Theme	Remarks
Beyond 2003	Polangui Town Fiesta
2003 (419th)	Oyangui Festival 2003			Introduced as Oyangui Festival
2004 (420th)	Oyangui Kaugman 2004
2005 (421st)	Oyangui Kaogman '05	"Giving Children a Chance"	"The Eucharist: Light & Life of the Church"
2006 (422nd)	Oyangui Kaogman '06	"Polangui in the Threshold of Progressive Change"	"Building a Civilization of Love"
2007 (423rd)	Oyangui Kaogman 2007
2008 (424th)	Pulang Angui Festival 2008	"Polangui: Apple's Eye of Bicol Regional Growth"	"Pagsunod ki Jesus sa Tabang ni San Pedro asin San Pablo" ("Following Jesus with Peter and Paul")	Festival name was changed to "Pulang Angui Festival"
2009 (425th)	Pulang-Angui 2009	"Growth for Service"	"An Tataramon nin Dios, Buhay asin Misyon kan Simbahan...Sosog sa mga Katokdoan asin Paarog ni San Pedro asin San Pablo"	Excluded "Festival" in the title
2010 (426th)	Pulang Angui Festival 2010	"Working Together, Next Level...Progress"	"Kapadean asin Layko: Sarabay sa Pagbabago kan Simbahan"
2011 (427th)	Pulang Angui Festival 2011	"Polangui: Bicol's New Cradle of Sustainable Development"
2012 (428th)	Pulang Angui Festival 2012	"Building our Legacy through Service, Next Level...Progress"
2013 (429th)	Pulang Angui Festival 2013		"Journeying Together in Faith with Sts. Peter and Paul"

Pulang Angui Festival: Albay's Best Street Dancing Contingent

Tourism and cultural related programs and projects is marked with colors and distinction as the town's "Pulang Angui Festival" garnered 2nd place in Street Dancing and 2nd place in Festival Legend Showdown during the 2008 Magayon Festival of Festivals Showdown. Even though adjudged as the 2nd place winner, the "Pulang Angui Festival" Street Dance contingent was endorsed by the Department of Tourism Regional Office V and the Provincial Government of Albay as one of the official delegates of the Bicol Region to the "Aliwan Fiesta 2009" in Manila where it participated to 3 events namely: Street Dance Parade, Float Parade and Reyna ng Aliwan.

The following year, in 2010, the "Pulang Angui Festival" remained victorious in the Magayon Festival Legend Showdown as they brought home the Championship. The same contingent competed in 2010 Tinagba 8th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown at Iriga City, Camarines Sur, where it bagged the 3rd place after competing with other 9 contingents from various places in the entire Bicolandia. The Polangui contingent was composed of students from the Polangui General Comprehensive High School, trained by some talented and experienced faculty members of the school.

In 2011, "Pulang Angui Festival" emerged again as the Champion in the Magayon Festival Legend Showdown, composed of students from the Bicol University Polangui Campus.

The same feat was done in the 2012 Magayon Festival Legend Showdown, as the "Pulang Angui Festival" bagged the Championship for the third consecutive year. They were also adjudged as the Best in Moving Choreography and Best Festival Queens. This time, it was composed of students from Bicol University Polangui Campus and Polangui General Comprehensive High School.

And in 2013, for the fourth consecutive year, "Pulang Angui Festival" still emerged as the Champion in the Daragang Magayon Festival Legend Showdown. The contingent was composed of students from Bicol University Polangui Campus and Polangui General Comprehensive High School.

Summary of Accomplishments

Competing Year	Rank and/or Awards	Festival/Event	Delegates	Trainers	Remarks
2008	2nd Best in Street Dancing, 2nd Best in Festival Legend Showdown	Magayon Festival of Festivals Showdown	Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Lalaine Reodique, Cherissa Rosa Sampal, Mary Grace Sabareza, Minviluz Sampal	The competition was held on April 26 and showcased different festivals in the Bicol Region. The Street Dancing Competition and the Festival Legend Showdown was judged and awarded separately. Masbate City's Lapay Bantigue Festival was declared Champion, with Pulang Angui Festival close behind at Second Place.
2009	(did not place)	Aliwan Fiesta 2009 / Street Dance Parade, Float Parade and Reyna ng Aliwan.	Bicol University Polangui Campus / Ashley Ann Himor for Reyna ng Aliwan	Carina Sales, Mary Joy Catangui, Dexter Sarte	Did not compete in the Magayon Festival of Festivals Showdown
2010	3rd Place	2010 Tinagba 8th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown	Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Lalaine Reodique, Cherissa Rosa Sampal, Mary Grace Sabareza, Marites Saberola, Rosa de los Angeles, Marilou Vega	The competition was held on February 11 at Iriga City, Camarines Sur and was open to all Bicol festivals. Of all 10 competing contingents, Masbate City's Lapay Bantigue Festival emerged as the Champion and Sorsogon City's Sosogon Festival in Second Place.
2010	Champion	Magayon Festival Legend Showdown	Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Lalaine Reodique, Cherissa Rosa Sampal, Mary Grace Sabareza, Marites Saberola	The competition was held on April 29 and was limited to Albay festivals only.
2011	Champion, Best in Moving Choreography	Magayon Festival Legend Showdown	Bicol University Polangui Campus	Mary Joy Catangui et al.	Albay festivals competed in the Legend Showdown on April 1, while festivals outside Albay competed in the 9th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals sa Magayon on April 29.
2011	(did not place)	9th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals sa Magayon	Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Lalaine Reodique, Cherissa Rosa Sampal, Mary Grace Sabareza, Marites Saberola, Rosa de los Angeles, Marilou Vega	The competition was held on April 29 and was open to all Bicol festivals, including Pulang Angui Festival. Of all 11 competing contingents, the Tribu Himag-Ulaw of Placer, Masbate emerged as the Champion.
2012	Champion, Best in Moving Choreography, Best Festival Queens	Magayon Festival Legend Showdown	Bicol University Polangui Campus and Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Mary Joy Catangui, Christian Ante et al.	The competition was held on April 29 and is limited to Albay festivals only. This year, all 11 contingents are required to enact the Sayaw kan Tulong Bulod (Dance of the Three Mountains).
2013	Champion	Daragang Magayon Festival Legend Showdown	Bicol University Polangui Campus and Polangui General Comprehensive High School	Christian Ante et al.	Magayon Festival was changed to Daragang Magayon Festival. The competition was held on April 28 and was limited to Albay festivals only. Again, all 5 contingents are required to enact the Sayaw kan Tulong Bulod (Dance of the Three Mountains).

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

It is one of the most awaited religious celebrations in Polangui because of its deep religious fervor. The procession of pasos (Holy images) during Viernes Santo (Good Friday) has attracted devotees and local tourist alike because of the colorful and grandiose life-sized rebultos (statues) depicting the Passion of Christ and His resurrection installed on top of ornately decorated and lighter carrozas or cars. Many of the images and sculpture are of great antiquity and of magnificent artistry. Some of them are even centuries-old, like the image of St. Peter which dates back to 1857 as an heirloom piece. Undoubtedly, this is one of Polangui's most sought after and attended tradition whether to continue a family tradition or as an intense personal devotion.^[8][9]

Karangahan sa Polangui

It is Polangui's adaptation of the month-long celebration of the province's Karangahan sa Pasko: Albay Green Christmas, usually starting during the last week of November throughout December. Karangahan originated from the Bicolano term, ranga, which pertains to a higher level of joy and contentment; a term of endearment.

The festival is aimed at the safety of both families and environment by means of an environment-friendly celebration which can be achieved through continued propagation and adherence to its original campaign which is the “plastic-free, smoke-free and zero casualty” advocacy and objectives of the province.

The “zero casualty” goal is a campaign for “Iwas Paputok” (firecrackers-free) which take effect until the end of New Year while the “plastic-free” goal is a way of encouraging people to use organic and indigenous materials instead for decorations, Christmas trees and all instances of food serving.

Along with the promotion of “zero casualty campaign” is the low-carbon way of celebrating the festival and the proper disposal of solid waste management through total elimination of plastic materials.

A lot of exciting activities usually happen during its celebration and one of the highlights is the presentation and lighting of the giant tree made at the Polangui Social Pavilion which adheres to the goal of “No Plastics-Less Garbage.”

Before it was even called Karangahan sa Polangui, Polangueños are already celebrating it as Tia Angui Festival, a concoction of the name of the town's maiden, Angui (Tiya Angui), from which the town derived its name. Likewise, it may be interpreted as tiangge, a local term for "bazaar", which flood the town's public market during Christmas season. Usually, it is a tight gridwork of crowded stalls peddling Christmas decorations, fireworks, fresh fruits, assorted toys, discounted clothes, jewelry, accessories, electronics, and handicrafts, in the hallways and other empty spaces.

Local products and delicacies

• Kalamay, also spelled Calamay which means "sugar", is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular in many regions of the Philippines. It is locally known in Polangui as sankaka and is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous rice. Kalamay can be eaten alone but is usually used as a sweetener for a number of Filipino desserts and beverages. The town's largest natural producer of sankaka is the Sarilla's Muscovado Milling Facility at Barangay Balaba.

• Sinapot is a local term for maruya. These are sliced bananas dipped in batter, deep fried and dredged in sugar. All are popular street food and is best eaten during merienda.

• Biniribid is made from grated lukadon (young coconut)/coconut milk, and flour, topped with a mixture of kalamay and brown sugar. Its name is a Bikol term for twisted, as it is usually curled to form an eight much like twisted bread. Like the sinapot, it is also best eaten during merienda.

• Of the family Burseracea, pili (Canarium ovatum) is native to the Philippines and can be found in especially in the Bicol region where it is an important crop and source of income of many families. Pili is a versatile nut being used for a variety of products. The nut kernel is the most important product. It can be eaten raw or roasted where its mild, nutty taste and tender-crispy texture can compare with and even found better than an almond. Pili kernel is also used in chocolate, ice cream, and baked goods. The young shoots and the fruit pulp are edible. The shoots are used in salads, and the pulp is eaten after it is boiled and seasoned. Boiled pili pulp resembles the sweet potato in texture, it is oily (about 12%) and is considered to have food value similar to that of avocado. Pulp oil can be extracted and used for cooking or as a substitute for cottonseed oil in the manufacture of soap and edible products. The stony shells are excellent fuel or growth medium for orchids and ornamental plants.

Rice Cakes:

• Ibos: It is made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, and often steamed wrapped in buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves. It is usually eaten sprinkled with sugar.
• Balinsuso: It is a Bicolano suman made up of ground rice (ordinary or sticky rice), coconut milk, sugar and grated coconut. In other towns, they call it balisongsong.
• Binûtong: It is made up of glutinous rice with coconut cream, wrapped in banana leaves. This is often served as breakfast or merienda, and best paired with hot chocolate or coffee. The term itself, probably came from the root word "butok" or to "tie a knot" as the mouthwatering meal is wrapped and tied in layers of banana leaves in order to confine the flavors inside white it is being cooked.^[10] The banana leaves gives a wonderful flavor to the rice.

Education

Presently, there are almost 20 Day Care Centers, 3 private pre-schools, 42 public elementary schools, 5 private elementary schools, 7 public high schools, 3 private high schools and 4 tertiary schools in the municipality. This education institutional setup at the present levels of standards is indicative of the literacy rate of the school- age population 10 years old and above- is as high as reflected in the NSO data for the schools in the entire municipality.

Tertiary / Vocational / Technical Education

The municipality has four tertiary schools:

• The Bicol University Polangui Campus (BUPC) is located in Barangay Centro Occidental, and was formerly known as the School for Philippine Craftsmen and offered vocational courses.^[11] It was integrated into Bicol University,^[11] through R.A. 7722, R.A. 8292 & R.A. 8769, on December 14, 2000 and renamed as Bicol University Polangui Campus. From the five courses offered in 2000, it now offers fifteen courses including BS in Nursing, BS in Computer Engineering and BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
• The Polangui Community College (PCC) has four major program offerings: Associate in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Associate in Office Administration, Bachelor in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness.
• The Elite Fashion School, which offers technical and vocational courses. It is located at Barangay Centro Oriental, in front of the Land Bank of the Philippines- Polangui Branch.
• The Computer Arts and Technological (CAT) College, which was opened in 2012. It is located at the newly constructed commercial building at Barangay Ubaliw, beside the Polangui Terminal.

Secondary Education

Public High Schools

• The Polangui General Comprehensive High School is located in Barangay Centro Occidental, and started as Albay High School Polangui (AHSP) with Mr. Sisenando Reantaso as its first Principal (1948-1953). In 1963, President Diosdado Macapagal signed RA No. 3993 converting the AHSP into a community school, The Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS), a national secondary school patterned after the comprehensive high school in Detroit, Michigan U.S.A. At present, it is touted as Albay's best public high school, having been a consistent frontrunner in division, regional and national competitions, such as the Sci-Math Competition, Secondary Schools Press Conference, Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge and Intel Philippines Science Fair, among others.
• Ponso National High School
• Matacon National High School
• Magpanambo National High School
• Itaran National High School
• La Medalla National High School
• Lanigay National High School

Private High Schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• St. Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Colegio de Sta. Monica of Polangui, Inc. at Barangay Centro Occidental

Primary Education

Public Elementary Schools

• Polangui South Central Elementary School at Barangay Centro Oriental, along the National Highway. It is the flagship school of the Polangui South District. Its satellite schools are the following:

• Polangui North Central Elementary School at Barangay Centro Oriental. It is the flagship school of the Polangui North District. Its satellite schools are the following:

Private Elementary Schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• St. Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud
• Polangui SDA Multigrade School at Barangay Basud
• Colegio de Sta. Monica of Polangui, Inc. at Barangay Centro Occidental

Day Care and Pre-School

Private Pre-schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• St. Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud
• St. Noah's Learning Center at Barangay Magurang
• Golden Wisdom Proverbial School at Barangay Gabon

Public services

Healthcare

The present health services of the municipality are administered by 2 Municipal Health Officers, 2 Public Health Nurses, 1 Medical Technologist, 1 Dentist, and 12 Midwives.

Aside from the Municipal Health Office and Barangay Health Stations, there are 2 Private Hospitals (Isip General Hospital in Gabon and Perillo General Hospital in Magurang), and 14 clinics that provide alternative health services to the population of the municipality. Polangui is equipped with 6 ambulances- 1 in the Rural Health Unit (RHU), 2 in the municipal hall, and 3 in the health station centers in Balinad, Itaran and Matacon.

The Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Birthing Facility at RHU-Polangui specializes in maternal healthcare, along with several lying-in and birthing clinics. Polangui's BEmONC Birthing Facility is a PhilHealth-accredited institution and offers free services to cardholders.

A new medical establishment recently opened its doors- the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Diagnostic and Dialysis Center at Barangay Centro Oriental, in front of the Polangui South Central Elementary School. Polangui and Legazpi City are the only ones in Albay who have a dialysis facility.

Waste Disposal

In dealing with solid waste management, the Municipality of Polangui has adopted the usual means of dumping garbage in an open-pit dumpsite. Garbage is collected from each barangay in the poblacion every Tuesday and Friday. The municipality has four garbage trucks to ensure that the garbage is collected and disposed in the waste disposal site located at Sitio Barobo, about 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) distance from the central business district.

Fire Protection

The Polangui Fire Station, Bureau of Fire Protection is located at Barangay Centro Occidental, between the Municipal Hall and the Polangui Police Station. The Polangui BFP is headed by Fire Marshal Insp. Noel N. Peñarubia.

Police & Law Enforcement

Polangui is dubbed and pride itself as one of the most peaceful town in the province of Albay. Backed-up by a highly-spirited, committed and well-trained Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, the town's overall peace and order situation remain stable as indicative of low rate of criminal-related incidence in the locality. As the municipality's support and protective services is manned by an equally-motivated present PNP force complement, which is strategically housed to its newly constructed PNP Station Building, it will stand as a hallmark of an edifice of strength, reliability and dependability. Polangui PNP is headed by PSI Jon R. Retumban.

Penology

The Polangui District Jail is manned by officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), headed by Jail Warden Sr. Insp. Alfredo R. Ricaford, Jr.

Communication

There are two existing telephone lines in Polangui:

• Bayan Telecommunications (BayanTel)
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)

The municipality is served by the Philippine's three main mobile phone carriers:

• Smart Communications
• Globe Telecom
• Sun Cellular

Utilities

Power

The Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) Sub-Station 2 in Barangay Centro Occidental provides electricity to the majority of the town's barangays.

Water

Water supply is managed by the Polangui Water System (inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself and Governor Joey Salceda) located in Barangay Balinad. Its present service area encompasses the poblacion and some of the other barangays. The rest of the residents, most especially those in the upland and rural areas are still dependent on shallow wells, deep wells or spring-water.

Burial Grounds

There are 7 cemeteries in the municipality:

• Polangui Catholic Cemetery at Barangay Sugcad
• Our Garden of Faith Memorial Park at Barangay Sugcad
• Polangui Chinese Cemetery at Barangay Sugcad
• Parish Ossuary at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Parish Cemetery at Barangay Lidong
• Parish Cemetery at Barangay Matacon
• Parish Cemetery at Barangay Ponso

Local government

Municipal officials

Incumbent elected municipal officials (2013-2016):

• Mayor: Cherilie Mella Sampal ‹›
• Vice Mayor: Raul G. Lim ♯
• Councilors (Committee Chairmanships):
  • Jesciel Richard G. Salceda +
  • May A. Silo ^
  • William H. Buendia, Sr. ♯
  • Edgar B. Arbo ‹›
  • Judith S. Bertillo ‹›
  • Vicente Jose Gerard Z. Jaucian ‹›
  • Norman E. Sabaybay ‹›
  • Edna R. Siguenza ‹›

• ABC President: (vacant) (Committee on Barangay Affairs)
• SK Federation President: Patricia Anne R. Magistrado (Committee on Youth and Sports Affairs)
• Provincial SK Federation President: Raymond G. Salceda

Past municipal administrators

Spanish Regime (1750-1899):

Inclusive Years	Capitan Municipal
1750-1752	Domingo dela Cruz
1752-1753	Diego Langcauon
1753-1754	Antonio Sta. Maria
1754-1755	Diego Bananakaw
1755-1756	Pantaleon dela Vinbria
1756-1757	Laureano Pangpaguon
1757-1758	Manuel Pimentel
1758-1760	Santiago Florencio
1760-1761	Jose Eusebio
1761-1762	Narciso delos Martines
1762-1763	Mariano Josorio
1763-1764	Diego San Agustin
1764-1765	Francisco Pasion
1765-1766	Narciso delos Martines
1766-1767	Agustin Dayauon
1767-1768	Pedro Magatas
1768-1769	Ignacio Duran
1769-1770	Miguel Josorio
1770-1771	Pedro Pasion
1771-1772	Agustin Dayauon
1772-1773	Pedro Magatas
1773-1775	Santiago Damas
1775-1802	None
1802-1803	Vicente Sto. Domingo
1803-1804	Agustin San Pascual
1804-1805	Antonio San Pascual
1805-1806	Bernabe S. Buenaventura
1806-1807	Tomas Eleazar
1807-1808	Damaso de Valencia
1808-1808	Agustin San Pascual
1809-1810	Fernando Almazan
1810-1811	Fernando dela Cruz
1811-1812	Agustin San Pascual
1812-1813	Francisco S. Agustin
1813-1814	Rosendo dela Cruz
1814-1815	Remegio San Agustin
1815-1816	Estanislao Perez
1816-1817	Antonio Duran
1817-1818	Nicolas Bibiano
1818-1819	Jose Duran
1819-1820	Estanislao Perez
1820-1821	Manuel San Antonio
1821-1822	Pablo delos Angeles
1822-1823	Nicolas Perez
1823-1824	Salvador dela Soledad
1824-1825	Antonio Duran
1825-1826	Margarito Buenaventura
1826-1827	Agustin San Pascual
1827-1828	Pascual Mariano
1828-1829	Jose Pasion
1829-1830	Antonio Marcelo
1830-1831	Margarito Buenaventura
1831-1832	Francisco S. Nicolas
1832-1833	Austero Tadio
1833-1834	Gregorio del Castillo
1834-1835	Manuel S. Agustin
1835-1836	Miguel San Mateo
1836-1837	Miguel Sta. Isabel
1837-1838	Miguel Sta. Ana
1838-1839	Martin Victoria
1839-1840	Manuel Acasio
1840-1841	Jose Torres
1841-1842	Margarito Buenaventura
1842-1843	Pedro Nolasco
1843-1844	Pascual Borromeo
1844-1845	Juan dela Cruz
1845-1846	Lorenzo Roque
1846-1847	Jose Espinas
1847-1848	Juan Eusebio
1848-1849	Felizardo Florin
1849-1850	Vicente dela Cruz
1850-1851	Camilo Mella Silva
1851-1852	Jose Sale Duran
1852-1853	Francisco Florin Padie
1853-1854	Antonio Sabido Abad
1854-1855	Vicente Perez Santanez
1855-1856	Juan Duran
1856-1857	Gregorio Imperial
1857-1858	Sacramento Salvo
1858-1859	Tranquilino Hernandez
1859-1860	Bartolome Sarte
1860-1861	Gabriel Salaber
1861-1862	Pedro Sadia
1862-1863	Pedro Sabater
1863-1865	Teodoro Salvo
1865-1866	Antonio Lluc
1866-1867	Anastacio Lluc
1867-1869	Abraham Isaac
1869-1871	Valeriano Sarte Duran
1871-1873	Pablo Santor
1873-1877	Policarpio Del Valle
1877-1879	Nicomedes Sale Duran
1879-1881	Austero Sapalicio
1881-1885	Luis Duran
1885-1887	Pascual Salegumba
1887-1890	Margarito Sadueste
1890-1892	Valentin Saba
1892-1895	Juan Sadueste
1895-1899	Agaton Saba
1899-1901	Macario Samson

American Rule (1901-1941):

Inclusive Years	Municipal President
1901-1902	Clemente Sarte (Acting Chief Executive) Lorenzo Duran (1st Municipal President)
1902-1904	Procopio Arbo
1904-1906	Clemente Sarte
1906-1908	Juan Florin
1908-1911	Ruperto Carreon
1911-1913	Juan Sarte
1913-1916	Rufina Tuanqui
1916-1919	Quirico Duran
1919-1928	Juan Florin
1928-1931	Ruperto Carreon
1931-1933	Gregorio Ante
1934-1935	Ruperto Carreon
1935-1941	Crisostomo Silo

Japanese Occupation (1941-1947):

Inclusive Years	Municipal Mayor
1941-1944	Cipriano L. Saunar (Vice Mayor of the defunct Commonwealth government. Was appointed Mayor by the Japanese government)
1944-1947	Manuel A. Samson, Sr.

Post-War Period (1947-date):

Inclusive Years	Municipal Mayor	Municipal Vice Mayor	SK Federation President	ABC President	Motto	Remarks
1947-1960	Jesus S. Salalima
1960-1964	Conrado A. Sabater
1964-1968	Mariano Sapalicio
1968-1981	Conrado A. Sabater					Conrado A. Sabater was only Presiding Officer from 1976 to 1981
1981-1986	Irineo T. Sales, Jr.
1986-1987	Romeo Gonzales	Honesto S. Borja
1987-1988	Honesto S. Borja					Honesto S. Borja took the place as Municipal Mayor after the death of then incumbent Mayor Romeo Gonzales.
1988-1998	Rafael A. Lo	Jesus S. Salceda, Sr.
1998-2001	Brett Joseph B. Salalima	Norberto S. Sabaybay
2001-2010	Jesus S. Salceda, Sr.	Brando M. Sael (2001-2004) Renato S. Borja (2004-2010)	Shayne T. Samaniego (2002-2007) Josue L. Del Villar (2007-2010)	Jose A. Zamora (2004-2007) Lito S. Ret (2007-2010)	"One Polangui. One Town. One People."
2010–present	Cherilie M. Sampal	Jesus S. Salceda, Jr. (2010-2013) Raul G. Lim (2013–present)	Patricia Anne R. Magistrado (2010–present)	William H. Buendia, Sr. (2010–present)	"Next Level...Progress"	Cherilie M. Sampal was the first female municipal mayor and fifth in Albay (next to Agnes P. Dycoco of Libon, Cielo Krisel L. Luistro of Tabaco City, Linda P. Gonzales of Ligao City and Carmen Geraldine Rosal of Legazpi City)

Media

The municipality receives signal from all the major radio stations from Legazpi City and even Naga City in Camarines Sur. But there is one FM Station that originate from the municipality- the Hot FM Polangui DWJJ 97.9 MHz. It broadcasts live updates, news and entertainment.^[12]

There is one TV relay station operating in the municipality (ABS-CBN). However, local TVs get strong signals from nearby Legazpi City stations. Cable services are also offered in the area by two companies:

• Dream Cable Television (DCTV)
• Estevez Cable Television (ESTV)

Notable Polangueños (or with Polangui roots)

Politics and Government

• Pedro R. Sabio - Former Philippine Senator, Former Philippine Ambassador to Spain and the Vatican, 3rd District of Albay Former Congressman (1922-1925, 1925-1928, 1928-1931, 1931-1934, 1935–1938, 1938-1941)
• Jose Ma. Clemente "Joey" S. Salceda - Albay Provincial Governor (2007–present),^[13] 3rd District of Albay Former Congressman (1998-2001, 2001-2004, 2004–2007), Malacañang Chief of Staff (February 10, 2007-March 29, 2007)
• Felix Stedja Imperial, Jr. - Former Albay Provincial Governor (1972-1986)^[13]
• Efren R. Sarte - Former Congressman, 3rd District of Albay (1987-1992)
• Romeo R. Salalima - Former Albay Provincial Governor (1988-1992, 1992-1994),^[13] Former Congressman, 3rd District of Albay (1995–1998)
• Reno G. Lim - Former Congressman, 3rd District of Albay (2007-2010)
• Brando M. Sael - Former Albay Provincial Vice Governor (2007-2010)
• Harold O. Imperial - Albay Provincial Vice Governor (2010–present), Albay Provincial Board Member (2004-2010)
• Irineo T. Sales, Jr. - Albay Provincial Board Member (2004–present), Former Municipal Mayor of Polangui (1981-1986)
• Herbert S. Borja - Albay Provincial Board Member (2004–present)
• Arnold S. Embestro - Albay Provincial Board Member (2010-2013)
• Carmen Geraldine Barrameda-Rosal - City Mayor of Legazpi (2010-2013)
• Gerry R. Jaucian - Municipal Mayor of Daraga (2010–present)

Other

• Dianne Elaine S. Necio - Binibining Pilipinas International 2011, Binibining Pilipinas 2010 First Runner-up, Miss Tabak 2009, Mutya ng Bicolandia

Polangui Anthem

Polangui's municipal anthem is "Polangui! Polangui!". Its lyrics is by Salvador "Buddy" M. Robrigado, Sr. and the music is by Oscar Reburiano.

Polangui! Polangui!

Polangui cheers all of us know
The life we dream here long ago
From break of dawn 'til evening glow
We live and work forever true.

Industrious all caring and pure
Polangui's heart never stall
Progress and business for one and all
That we may learn an ardent call.

A city of man as it is now
Our lively town has beckon by
Beautiful ladies, hardworking men
Polangui, Polangui, thy only one.

A place of beauty, commerce and song
She holds us dearly happy and strong
Never to falter amidst a storm
For that's Polangui, Polangui
Polangui serving all.

References

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information

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