Bugasong, Antique
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| Motto: Bringing New Progress | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1591 |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Bernard Pesayco |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 203.71 km2 (78.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 32,264 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bugasongnon |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5704 |
| Dialing code | 36 |
| Income class | 2nd class; urban |
Bugasong is a third class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,264 people.[3]
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Barangays
Bugasong is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Bugasong | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 24,537 | — |
| 1995 | 26,721 | +1.61% |
| 2000 | 28,294 | +1.23% |
| 2007 | 30,394 | +0.99% |
| 2010 | 32,264 | +2.20% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Local government
The current mayor of the town is Bernard N. Pesayco, with John Lloyd Pacete as vice mayor. The town council is composed of ten members, eight are elected at large, while two are elected after the barangay elections. The current town council members are:
- Casimira de la Cruz
- Aida Uy Kimpang
- Gerardo Antoy
- Susan Escote
- Geraldine Pesayco
- Roberto Fruto
- Cyril Pesayco
- Renante Dava
- Krizel Joy Panaguiton (SK Municipal Federation President)
- Norma Sayon ( Liga ng mga Barangay)
Tourism
The town is celebrating their annual town fiesta every 18 January in honor of Sto. Nino (the Holy Child). The local town festival, the Bugas Sa Lusong, is integrated with this celebration, with its opening salvo sometime between the 10th or 12 January. The highlight of the celebration is the high mass on the 18th, usually celebrated by the diocesan bishop and visiting priests.
The patadyong, a colorful native fabric, is a famous product made by the locals in barangay Bagtason. It is one of its kind in the Philippines.
The Estaca Hills, known as the viewing deck. During the earlier times it serves as the Watch Tower of the town. Currently, it's an incredible destination for hiking and fun. At the hill you can see the entirety of the beautiful Bugasong scenery.
Schools
The town is the location of the only Dominican school in the province of Antique, Saint Joseph Academy, which was established on 1957. The school is run by the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines. Notable alumni include former Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Atty. Pelagio Apostol and the late National Artist Edsel Moscoso.
Other schools in the town include: Antique Vocational School, at the town proper; Northern Bugasong National School at barangay Cubay North; and Southern Bugasong National School at barangay Igbalangao.
Gallery
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Cangaranan River.jpg
The summer heat in 2010 dried up the Cangaranan River
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A local fisherman in Bugasong is set to hurdle the waves
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Estakahill.jpg
The historical Estaka hill is silent of its past
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The shores of Ilaures, Bugasong is perfect for lazy afternoon relaxations
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Saint Joseph Academy.jpg
Saint Joseph Academy, the only Dominican school in Antique
References
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- Municipality of Bugasong official website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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