Barangay Bagumbayan- Kal'Baw Festival

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I. Introduction

1. Brief Origin:
The word Bagumbayan originated from the word “bagon-bayan”.

2. Climate and Geographical Description:
The place is mostly hot throughout the year except when there is rain or typhoon or during the months of January and February. The dry and rainy season prevail in the area the whole year round. The dry season is usually during the month of November and April and from May to October, the rainy season. A. Soil:

Bagumbayan has 4 kinds of soil namely; the Antipolo Soil, the Antipolo clay, loam and Bay clay loam soil. However most of the barangay is covered by the Antipolo Clay Loam. B. Topography:

This Barangay is rolling in the mountain and hills and flat near Laguna de Bay. The highest elevation is almost 500 feet above sea level. C. Composition:

Bagumbayan lies on the eastern part of the town bounded on the north of Barangay Hulo, Barangay Takungan. On the west Barangay Wawa on the south and another on the west by Barangay Imatong. II. Political History

Formerly there was no organized council in this barrio, but during the year 1919 the first barrio council was organized. The first Barrio Captain was Jose Serrano, He stayed in this position for a longer term. The Following were his successors:. Honorio Tibay

2. Hermigildo Masaya
3. Demetrio Pateña
4. Basilio Guerrero
5. Melanio Niega
6. Gregorio Talavera
7. Juan Escavillas
8. Francisco Manalo
9. Julian Pateña-OIC
10. Lourdes Tibay
11. Santiago Claudio
12. Lourdes Tibay
13. Reynaldo Amores
14. Hon. Dindo M. Abueg -2007 to 2016
15.Felipe P. Aliwalas July 2016 to present
Under the leadership of the aforementioned people Bagumbayan became a worthwhile barrio. III. Religious History

Though how small the place is, the people have different religions. Some are Catholics, Protestants, Aglipayans, and others are Iglesia ni Kristo. IV. Educational History

During the early 20’s all the children in this town attended classes in a single school at Bagumbayan. Luckily after several years Pililla Elementary School Annex was established. The area which occupied was a piece of land owned by Cornelio Vidanes and Andrea Chuapoco. The first building was made of nipa and bamboo and an old dispensary was also used temporarily. The school site was purchased in 1938 by the municipal government. The site was improved by the parents for the District Meet during that time. Later on, a one room building was constructed with Mr. Juan Sevilla as a teacher. War broke out in 1941 and classes were suspended. The Japanese occupied the land thy made the school as the sentry and later burned the building. Then, Liberations came and the school site was occupied by the Americans as their headquarters of the 14th B.C.T. A two-room building was then put up to house the pupils. The teachers at that time were Mrs. Barbara Cervantes and Mr. Juan Sevilla As the population increased, the school became a complete primary school with Miss Trinidad Carbonell and Miss Leticia Melendres as new teachers. Later on, in the early 50’s, Miss Virginia Martinez and Miss Sofia Licodino was assigned to this school. In 1962, the school became independent with Mrs.Gloria P. Martin as the first Teacher-in-charge. There was an increase in enrolment and there were seven teachers. In 1969, Miss San Diego was assigned as the teacher-in-charge. There were 12 classes and 14 teachers. In 1971, Typhoon Yoling hit the country and all the school building were destroyed. Some classes were housed in under houses which were sub- standard. A year later, the school was under water for 3 months. The school population evacuated to the Central school. Emergency classes were held. At that time, the newly elected mayor was Hon. Virgilio B. Melendres. He was so much concerned about the education of the children that he sympathized them in this deplorable situation. Many of them are now professionals like teachers, nurses, doctors, engineers, CPA’s, and others. V. Socio-Economic ( Cultural )

During the pre-Spanish time the people were mostly farmers, fishermen’s. But because there are many professional now the people have their different means of livelihood. Those who received low education have their small business like chicharon making, pig raising, weaving and sari sari store in their own houses. Others remain as farmers and fishermen