Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
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Lungsod sa Sindangan Dakbayan sa SindanganSindanganon(s) |
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| Nickname(s): Fish Capital of Zamboanga del Norte
One of the Oldest town in Zamboanga Peninsula Largest Town in the Peninusla |
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 Sindangan
Lungsod sa Sindangan Dakbayan sa Sindangan |
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| District | 2nd district of Zamboanga del Norte | |
| Founded | December 22, 1936 by Pres. Manuel L. Quezon | |
| Barangays | 52 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor Vice-Mayor | Nilo Florentino "Boy" Z. Sy Dr. Bess Jagonio (Liberal Party) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 451.00 km2 (174.13 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | {{#property:P1,082}} | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| Income class | 1st class; urbanized area | |
| Website | http://sindangan.weebly.com/index.html | |
Sindangan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Sindangan Subanen: Benwa Sindangan) is a first class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of {{#property:P1082}} people.[3] Brgy. Siari is the town's most densely populated area consisting 1/3 of its total population.
It is the fastest growing municipality in the province and the second most populous after the provincial capitol, Dipolog City. In this connection, there are plans to change the status of Sindangan from a municipality to a city, since the growth of its economy is enough for its conversion to become a city.
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Etymology
As to how Sindangan got its name, several stories have been told. The first version narrates that a native fisherman carrying a basket full of fish was on his way home met a Guardia Civil, military guards during the Spanish regime, who asked this question, "Que es el nombre de este lugar, amigo?" And the Subanon fisherman who did not understand the Spanish language answered "indangan", believing he asked on the kind of fish he caught. The stranger heard this as "Sindangan", thinking that was the exact answer to his inquiry to the fisherman about the name of the fish. From then on, the natives used Sindangan to name the place until it became into a municipality on 1936.
History
On December 23, 1936, by virtue of Executive Order No. 77 issued by President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, the municipalities of Sindangan, Siocon, Margosatubig, Pagadian and Kabasalan were created out of the muninicipal districts of Sindangan, Panganuran, Labangan, Dinas, Sibuko, Sirawai, Margosatubig,Malangas, Kabasalan and Bangaan. The Municipality of Sindangan covered the area of Sindangan and Panganuran.[4]
Bartolome Lira Sr. was appointed to organize the Municipality of Sindangan and was its first Municipal President. As his appointive tenure expired, he was elected as the first Municipal Mayor of Sindangan until 1941.
In 1955, four barrios were created:
- Dicoyong - sitios of Labakid, Layawan, Morob, Gusani, Domalogdog, Maoal, Nato, Diongan, Makasing, Dipolo and Dicoyong Proper;
- Bacungan - sitios of Palandok, Rison, Bogabongan, Manil, Gusao, Talinga and Bacungan Proper;
- Lagag - sitios of Milaub, Mangalop, Gopit, Pase, Lipaga, Mianib, Siayan, Litolit, Balok, and Lagag Proper; and
- Bitoon - sitios of Misok, Hagonoy, Lico, Guban, Makinong, and Bitoon Proper.[5]
In 1959, the sitios of Gonayen, Gowayan, Domogok, Dinoyak, Mangilay, Pange, Balak, Laclac, Siriac, Macasing and Diongan were constituted into the barrio of Gonayen.[6]
Barangays
Sindangan is politically subdivided into 52 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Sindangan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 66,148 | — |
| 1995 | 72,098 | +1.63% |
| 2000 | 80,133 | +2.29% |
| 2007 | 87,720 | +1.26% |
| 2010 | 94,146 | +2.61% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Shin'yō Maru incident
The Shinyō Maru incident occurred in the Sidangan Bay, Philippines on September 7, 1944, in the Pacific theater of World War II. In an attack on a Japanese convoy by the American submarine USS Paddle, 668 Allied prisoners of war were massacred by the Japanese or killed when their ship, the SS Shinyō Maru was sunk. Only 82 Americans survived the ordeal and were later rescued.[3]
Incident[edit] On September 7, the Shinyō Maru was sailing for Manila in convoy C-076 with seven other vessels, including two torpedo boats, two tankers, and four other medium and small cargo ships. They were sailing two to three miles off the Lanboyan Point of Zamboanga Peninsula on the island of Mindanao, when the USS Paddle found them. A few days previously, American intelligence had reported the Shinyō Maru to be carrying Japanese soldiers, so they assigned Paddle to search for it. The Paddle, under the command of Captain Byron Nowell, was 10 miles away when the Japanese were first spotted, so Nowell maneuvered forward to attack with torpedoes. A spread of four was then released in the direction of the Shinyō Maru, which was the leading ship in the convoy. Two of the torpedoes struck, both in the hold, and a few moments later the Paddle was lined up against one of the cargo ships. It, too, was struck by two torpedoes, so her commander grounded her on the nearby shore to prevent the ship from sinking. Just after the Shinyō Maru was hit, the guards opened fire on the prisoners with captured Thompson submachine guns, though several of the men fought their way out of the hold, with their fists and improvised weapons, and abandoned ship.[2]
The men of the convoy then began launching boats to pick up Japanese survivors and kill all of the remaining prisoners. A machine gun mounted on the grounded cargo ship and a second on the Shinyō Maru were also opened up on the Allied personnel. Marine Corps Sergeant Onnie Clem later reported the following; "Up on the bridge there was a machine gun spraying the hatch. A burst of machine-gun fire caught all three of us and knocked us back down in the hold. We'd all been hit. I got plowed in the skull. Another bullet chipped out my chin. Nevertheless, I was able to work myself back up on deck, and I was eyeing that bridge when I came out that time. The gun was still there, but the gunner was laying out on deck. Somebody had apparently got up there and killed him. At this time I found out that we were out in the ocean about two or three miles from shore. All I had was a loincloth."[5] Fifteen or 20 others were recaptured and taken aboard one of the torpedo boats, where they were executed by firing squad as punishment for trying to escape. One of those men was able to free his hands which had been tied behind his back, and he successfully escaped by jumping overboard again.[4] The Japanese dropped 45 depth charges and other explosives on the American submarine over the course of two hours, and the ship sustained some light damage, but nobody was hurt. After that, she surfaced and began patrolling the area again.[2]
Sports and Recreation
Sindangan have 2 tennis courts, 2 gymnasiums, 1 covered court and one basketball court in the town proper and a Cultural and Sports Complex in Brgy. Disud which is under construction. Today, the Sports Complex can already be used for big events such as Provincial Meet, Regional Meet and during Linggo ng Sindangan. Each barangay has a covered court which is capable of handling barangay events.
Points of Interests
Shrines and Churches
Saint Joseph the Worker church became a parish on December 29, 1935 under the Archdiocese of Zamboanga; separating its administration to St. Francis Xavier Parish, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte. The first church building was first erected at Saint Joseph School (College), then it was moved to its present spot. The parish is now under the Diocese of Dipolog.
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File:Divine Mercy Sindangan.jpgDivine Mercy giant statue, Diocesan Shrine of Divine Mercy, Siari Hills, SindanganDiocesan Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Diocese of Dipolog, was declared as one of the pilgrim spot for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. (2015-2016) It is administered by Rev. Fr. Danilo Alpuerto.File:Minret.jpgDivine Mercy Shrine, Diocesan Shrine Pilgrmage for the Jubilee of Mercy 2015-2016File:Steps of Faith-going to Our of Mediatrix, Divine Mercy Shrine.jpgSteps of Faith-going to the giant statue of The Our Lady of Mediatrix, Divine Mercy Shrine
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Diocesan Shrine of the Divine MercyFile:Sindangan Shrine.jpgThe Divine Mercy Shrine, Siari, Sindangan
- Statue of the Sacred heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Fatima
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File:Sindangan Church Diocese.jpgMain facade of Saint Joseph the Worker ParishSaint Joseph the Worker Parish, Poblacion, Sindangan (since 1935)File:Church Building Sindangan.jpgInside Saint Joseph the Worker Parish
- Sr. Sto. Nino Parish, Siari, Sindangan
- Immaculate Conceptipn Piao Parish
- Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel, Dapaon, Sindangan
Beaches and Resorts
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File:Sndangan aloha pont.jpgAloha Ohana, SindanganAloha Ohana Pool ResortFile:Sindangan aloha.jpgAloha Pool
- Sevilleno Beach Resort
- Pitogo Beach
- Winschin Pool Resort
Malls/Shopping Centers
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Novo Jeans and ShirtsFile:Sindangan Public Market and Bus Terminal.jpgSindangan's Public Market and Bus Termninal
- RRJ Sindangan
- MR. LEE - Sindangan
- ABC Shopping Center
- Jim Star Commercial
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Nam Chau Shopping CenterFile:Night sindangan view.jpgPoblacion Sindangan at night
Restaurants/Eateries
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Cross Road GrillFile:Grill sindangan.jpgCross Road Grill, Disud, Sindangan National Highway
- Iniego's Sutukil
- Ellen's Fastfood
- Steph's Lechon Manok
- Belandres Fastfood
- Maria's Kuzina
- John's Fried Chicken
- Christine's Bakeshop and Restaurant
Cafes/Bars
- Stop Over Cafe
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RPM BarFile:RPM Bar.jpgNigh life in Sindangan is very active, RPM Bar
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Quintin's PlaceFile:Quin10's Place Sindangan.jpgQuin10's Place, Disud, Sindangan
Internet Café/ Computer/ Video Online Games
- Mighty Zeus Cyber Café
- Aldus Internet Café
Hotels/Pension Houses
- Sindangan Green Palace
- Rysha Pension House
- Sarah Mae Pension House
Stores/Merchandises
- Vallecer's East Supermart - Sindangan
- Lofer General Merchandise
- IC Hope Consumer Cooperative
- C. Tampus General Merchandise
- Dan Yen Store
- Sindangan FACOMA
- Al Five GeneralMerchandise
- Snowpy Ice Cream
- Sindangan Public Market food court, Goleo, Sindangan
Banks
- Philippine National Bank (PNB)
- Landbank of the Philippines
- 1st Valley Bank
- Banco Dipolog
- Rizal Rural Bank
- ZNCB
- AIM Coop
- Katipunan Bank
Hardwares
- Home Mart
- Manna Hardware
- Han-Joy Marketing
- Crisve Enterprises
- R. Sia Enterprises
Education
Education is widely distributed in Sindangan. There are 48 public elementary schools: 4 public and 1 private secondary schools; and 2 tertiary schools.
Colleges
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Saint Joseph College of Sindangan IncorporatedFile:Festive Sind.jpgPasidungog Fesival Queen contestant, Saint Joseph College
- Philippine Advent College
High Schools
- Sindangan National High School
- Saint Joseph College High School Department
- Sindangan National Agricultural School
- Siare John H. Roemer Memorial National High School
- Maras National High School
- Dumalogdog National High School
- Lapero National High School
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RJ Macias National High SchoolFile:Zimmer sindangan.jpgEco Park in Sindangan-good for photoshoots
Elementary
- Sindangan Pilot Demonstration School
- Mandih Central School
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Juan Bugarin Central SchoolFile:Police Patrol Sindangan.jpgPolicemen at some Sindangan establishment
Transportation
Tricycles are the common public transport in the town center, both uptown and downtown.
By Land
Sindangan has its own bus terminal located at Brgy. Goleo. It can be reached by RTMI Buses via National Highway. It provides daily transport from Dipolog City, Ipil to Zamboanga City.
By Sea
Sindangan has its own seaport located at Brgy. Calatunan, facing Sindangan Bay.It is currently managed under Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and is considered the main gateway of the town's economy.
Yearly Events
Saint Joseph the Worker Town Fiesta- May 1(Labor's Day)
Honors the Primary Patron Saint of the town, Saint Joseph the Worker, Husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. He is entitled as "El Obrero" or "the Worker" because he is a modest carpenter who works hard to earn a living for the Holy Family and a role model and patron saint for all Fathers and Labor Workers. He is fit to become the town's patron saint because the people of Sindangan are known as hard-worker laborers since the pre-second world war.
Sinulog Festival- Siari's Fiest Day (3rd Sunday of January)
In honor of the Sto. Nino de Cebu. There will be a grand fluvial procession at the eve of the fiest. On the Fiest day, a street dance procession will be held and there will be a Sinulog Dance Competition contest.
Pasidungog Festival- Saint Joseph's College Founding Anniversary (March 19- Solemnity of Saint Joseph the Husband of Mary)
One of Sindangan's grand festival in honor of its prestigious school's patron saint and town's patron saint itself- Saint Joseph the Worker.
Linggo ng Sindangan
The charter day of Sindangan is celebrated annually. It starts at Dcecember 17 and ends on December 22.
List of former Mayors
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Media
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DXSZ-FM 97.7 Charm Radio Sindangan (CyVon Broadcasting Services, Sindangan. Adolana Broadcasting Network and Polytechnic Foundation of Cotabato and Asia Incorporated. Independently managed and franchised) Tag line- "Where your heart belongs." " Ang paborito ng bayan!" Charm Radio Sindangan- Most popular radio station in town.File:Charm's Next Top Models.jpg97.7 Charm Radio's Pageant Night
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DXRF-FM 92.1 Radyo Natin (Manila Broadcasting Company) First established radio station in Sindangan. Tag line- "Your friendly hometown radio station." "Iba pa rin ang orig!" Managed by Mr. Bobby JamoraFile:First Flash Mob dance in Sindangan .jpg15th Anniversary of Radyo Natin Sindangan
- DXSW-FM 95.3 City Lite (MIT-RTVN) SOON TO AIR
- DXAZ-FM 100.9 One FM (Radio Corporation of the Philippines) SOON TO AIR
- DXXE-FM 106.1 Hot FM (Manila Broadcasting Company)
Notable people of Sindangan
In June 2011, Junrey Balawing joined the list of Guinness World Records as the shortest man on earth. He is the son of a poor blacksmith and measures 23.6 inches (60 cm) tall.[7]
General Alexander B. Yano was the 38th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the highest position in the AFP hierarchy. His Vice Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna and his Deputy Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Rodrigo F. Maclang. Alexander Yano also served as the commander of the Philippine Army and Southern Luzon Command. He is also the first general born from Mindanao.
References
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