Saguday

Saguday, officially the Municipality of Saguday (Ilocano: Ili ti Saguday; Tagalog: Bayan ng Saguday), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Quirino, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,137 people.[3]

Saguday
Municipality
Municipality of Saguday
Official seal of Saguday
Seal
Map of Quirino with Saguday highlighted
Map of Quirino with Saguday highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Saguday is located in Philippines
Saguday
Saguday
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°32′22″N 121°33′49″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceQuirino
District Lone district
FoundedJune 21, 1959
Barangays9 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMarcelina M. Pagbilao
 • Vice MayorRic B. Cadiente
 • RepresentativeJunie E. Cua
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate10,845 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total55.50 km2 (21.43 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Highest elevation
191 m (627 ft)
Lowest elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total17,137
 • Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
 • Households
4,251
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
9.94
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 85.09 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 162.7 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 82.44 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 21.67 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityQuirino Electric Cooperative (QUIRELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3402
PSGC
025705000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIlocano
Bugkalot
Tagalog
Websitewww.saguday-quirino.gov.ph

Etymology

The naming of Saguday has no legendary story or folktale. It was named by Mr. Jose Cardenas of San Jose, Nueva Ecija, the grandfather of former Mayor Leandro G. Cardenas who came to visit his kins in Saguday. The word Saguday is an Ilocano term which connotes that one possesses good traits and blessed with clean mind, heart and soul.

History

Among the most memorable event in the chronicle of Saguday is June 21, 1959, the founding of this town as a regular municipality of then Province of Nueva Vizcaya by virtue of House Bill No. 2541, authored by Leonardo B. Perez, then Congressman of the Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya which pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 20 (1) of the Philippine Constitution, became a law without the signature of President Carlos P. Garcia, entitled Republic Act No. 2519. Pursuant to Section 1 of this law, the seven barrios composing the Municipality of Saguday are as follows: La Paz, Saguday (now Rizal and Magsaysay), Salvacion, Santo Tomas which were separated from the Municipality of Diffun; while Dibul, Mangandingay and Tres Reyes were separated from the Municipality of Aglipay.

Originally, Saguday was a barrio of the Municipality of Santiago, Isabela, however, upon the final settlement of the boundary dispute between Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya, Saguday became a regular barrio of Diffun by virtue of an Executive Order No. 386, issued by then President Elpidio Quirino.

The first settlers of Saguday were spearheaded by the adventurous and hardworking Ilocanos composed of the families of Corpuz, Cortez, Cabiles, Guzman and Bacani who hailed from the Province of Pangasinan, the Pagbilao and Olonan family from Ilocos Region, and the families of Cardenas, and Tomas from the Province of Nueva Ecija, who all came to exploit the vast virgin lands and forest of this very promising valley.

On August 16, 1959, the founding set of Local Officials to govern the Local Government Unit appointed by then President of the Republic of the Philippines Carlos P. Garcia have assumed office, with then Luis C. Lucas, Sr. as the Municipal Mayor, while the late Nicanor Pagbilao as the Municipal Vice Mayor.

Saguday was born as a sixth class municipality composing of seven (7) barrios, however, in the year 1980 and 1981, two (2) additional barangays were created. Barangay Cardenas was created in 1980 pursuant to Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 02, series of 1980, while Barangay Gamis was founded in 1981, pursuant to Resolution No. 05, Series of 1981. At present, Saguday is still a 5th Class Municipality due to its limited income which is attributed to scarce resources.

Upon the creation of the Municipality of Saguday, the urban core was divided into two barrios : District I now Barangay Magsaysay has been the seat of the Municipal Government from then up to present, and District II now Barangay Rizal.

Geography

Barangays

Saguday is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Cardenas
  • Dibul
  • Gamis
  • La Paz
  • Magsaysay (Poblacion)
  • Rizal (Poblacion)
  • Salvacion
  • Santo Tomas
  • Tres Reyes

Climate
Climate data for Saguday, Quirino
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 25
(77)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 25
(77)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 119
(4.7)		 83
(3.3)		 54
(2.1)		 37
(1.5)		 133
(5.2)		 132
(5.2)		 161
(6.3)		 163
(6.4)		 153
(6.0)		 142
(5.6)		 160
(6.3)		 224
(8.8)		 1,561
(61.4)
Average rainy days 18.4 13.6 11.6 9.4 19.3 21.9 23.9 23.4 21.1 16.3 18.1 21.4 218.4
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics
Population census of Saguday
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 3,264—    
1970 4,866+4.07%
1975 5,935+4.06%
1980 6,673+2.37%
1990 9,918+4.04%
1995 10,900+1.78%
2000 17,027+10.03%
2007 13,479−3.17%
2010 14,596+2.94%
2015 16,070+1.85%
2020 17,137+1.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Saguday
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11]
[12][13][14][15][16]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Saguday, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Quirino, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Vision

Saguday will be a prime agro-industrial and residential investment destination in the province nurtured by God-loving, informed, empowered, and healthy citizens who live in a competitive and sustainable economy in a peaceful and pro-active community under a transparent, accountable and ethical governance.

Mission

To promote, uplift and transform the way of life of the people towards a competitive and sustainable economy through a good organizational climate, culture of change, and the delivery of accessible, comprehensive and quality services by means of a transparent, accountable and ethical governance.

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[17]
Position Name
Congressman Junie E. Cua
Mayor Jerry M. Pagbilao
Vice-Mayor Ric B. Cadiente
Councilors Leopoldo P. Graganta Jr.
Leticia S. Barcelona
Jaime V. Lucas
Erickson Noel S. Lopez
Amando Acosta
Cielito B. Gumiran
Oscar Pinalgan
Gregory Cris S. Carbonel

Education

The Schools Division of Quirino governs the town's public education system.[18] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[19] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

References
  1.  Municipality of Saguday | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Saguday: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Quirino". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. "THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUIRINO". deped quirino | SDO Quirino Website. Retrieved March 13, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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