Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
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Bayog is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, Bayog has a population of 26,248 people in 5,060 households. The current mayor of Bayog is Mary Ann Lucero-Cartalla.
Potential tourist attractions in Bayog include the 90-foot (30 m) Buco Falls, the Sigacad Hot Spring in Barangay Sigacad, and the Balumbunan Caves, which feature thousands of exotic birds.
Recently, a horrible mudslide hits a mining village 17 kilometers away from the town proper. 5 people perished, 10 were missing and 1 was injured. The said tragedy occur some 500 meters away from the Toronto Ventures Incorporated(TVI)tunnel, a Canadian mining firm.
History
Bayog was created by Executive Order 872 sponsored by Congressman Vincenzo Sagun, signed into law on May 8, 1967 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. It was carved out from the Municipality of Buug.
Geography
The town is bounded on the north by Godod, Bacungan, and Siayan; on the east by Lakewood; on the south by Kumalarang, Buug, and Diplahan; and on the west by Kabasalan.
The town is partly situated in the Sibougey Valley watered by the Sibougey River, Dipili River, and Depore River. 75% of the land lies on rugged terrain with elevation up to 1000 feet (300 m).
The town is subdivided into 28 barangays.
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Economy
Bayog has one of the most bustling economy in the province, since it is one of the top revenue pruducing municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, with an annual income of over 30,000,000 which were sourced on its mining firms, business establishments, and sand & gravel quarry.
As of now, there is one financial institution which operates in the town and numerous cooperatives which do contribute also to the town's total income. Two pawnshops also have started their operation in the town, the Mlhuiller Pawnshop and the Bayog Pawnshop.
Since Bayog is an agricultural area, there are over 20 rice and corn mills which can be found in the municipality. In addition their products where then trade to the neighbouring cities such as Zamboanga City and Pagadian City. That's why Bayog has been also considered as th "Rice Granary Of Region IX". The people of the town rely mainly on crop raising and animal husbandry. Its because, the town is situated in a wide plain watered by the Sibougey River and its tributaries. Two dams can be found here, namely, Sibouguey Irrigation Dam and Dipili River Irrigation Dam which is responsible of irrigating some 100 square kilometres of ricefields. This dams were erected during the late 70's with the effort of the Philippine-Australian Development Project. As of now the were managed by the National Irrigation Administration, through its office in the town.
The town also has been sited as the Livestock Center of the region because of the Western Mindanao Livestock Development Center in Barangay Kahayagan which is responsible of the improvement of livestock products in Zamboanga Peninsula through right breedings.
Its people also were engaged in logging because of the vast forest which can be found in the area. Sometimes, Bayog was also referred as the Timbermines Country.
Mining is also practiced by the people. Gold mining is concentrated in Barangay Depore while copper, lead and steel are mined in Brgy. Bubuan and Brgy. Liba. Several companies has already started their explorations here, some of those are the Toronto Ventures Incorporated(TVI), Cebu Ore Mining Inc, Miki Trio Ore Mining Inc., and some small scale miners which has also their own organization, the Monte de Oro Small Scale Mining Association(MOSSMA).
Education
The town has a college, the Josefina H. Cerilles State College which caters the educational needs of the entire populace and of the neighboring towns. It offers cheap education to the townfolks. It has replaced the External Studies Unit of Western Mindanao State University, which for nine years have served the municipality of Bayog and provided the Bayoganos access to higher learning. Bayog has also 4 secondary school, in which Bayog National High School is the most prominent, having considered as one of the finest school in the entire province. Elementary schools in this town has numbered into 30 0f which 1 is a private institution, the Siboguey SDA Elementary School owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. All of the public schools here are networked through an office situated at the Central School.
Infrastructure
Electricity and water services
Electric power is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur II Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO II), Inc. which is sourced from the Maria Cristina Hydroelectric Plant in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte through its substations in Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay with a total of 15MVA power capacity.
The Buco Falls in Barangay Kahayagan can potentially be utilized for into hydroelectric power. If ever developed, it can provide enormous power even to its neighboring towns.
Transportation
The town is accessible by land or air. It is 18 km from the National Highway and 73 km from the capital city of the province.
Numerous bus companies operate in the town; some are bound to Zamboanga City and Pagadian City. The local government is planning to create a road linking the municipality of Sindangan and municipality of Bayog. The town also has a private airport in Barangay Bubuan owned by the Samar Mining Company which was closed in the late 1970s.
Communication
Bayog has available postal and telegraphic services, radio transceivers, cellular phones and a cable television system. The DOTC has already started the "Telepono Sa Barangay" Project which will also cater to both domestic and international calls of our people at a cheaper rate. Smart Communications and Globe Telecom have had cellsites in the town since 2004. Several calling centers have been operating in the town, including Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, RCPI, and Smart Tawag Center. The 102 Lamare Compass F.M. is the only radio station in the town.
Tourism and Recreation
Bayog has a large gymnasium with a seating capacity of 4500, considered as one of the largest in the province. Three other gymnasiums in the town are also used in handling large crowds, the Kahayagan Gymnasium, BCES Gymnasium and the BNHS Gymnasium. There are also four tennis courts ( BALTEC, NIA, Kahayagan Sports Complex, WESMILDEC), maintained by the Bayog Lawn Tennis Club. The elementary and high school sports complexes are also capable of handling large meets. Bayog hosted the Provincial Athletic Meet in 1997 and it is expected to host it again in 2006. The Bayog Municipal Plaza is also known and considered as the most beautiful recreational park in the province.
- The Dipili River - a tributary of the Sibougey Rive and was awarded as the cleanest river in the Philippines.
- Western Mindanao Livestock Development Center - known for its beautiful buildings and guests house. It is situated in a hill which overlooks the town.
- Loading Point - an irrigation system that serves as haven for the young people during weekends.
- Supon Dam - a dam which provides a beautiful scenery.
- Bailey Bridge - a 55 meter modular bridge crossing the Sibougey River.
- Escalante Caves - located in Brgy. Lamare. Featured more or less 60 caves in just one setting.
The Municipal Compound
This is the main attraction of the municipality, which is located on the heart of the town. On its center stands the charred municipal building , looking over to the distinguishable Bayog Municipal Plaza, which featured a Children's Park; a twin fountain which has the town's map drawn on it; a flower field, a priority project of the recent administration; a statue of the National Hero; the famous 30 flagpoles, and the fascinating Bayog Trees, which is believed to be the burial site of a Subanen Datu which was considered as the first town's settler.
On its right side, resides the Philippine National Police Headquarters, the Bayog Lawn Tennis Association Court, the Municipal Canteen, the Municipal Motorpool, the SIVAFA Midwife Clinic, and the AFUZS Headquarters.
While on its left sides, stand the ABC Multi-purpose Building, the DILG Office, a session hall, the Bayog Municipal Health Center, and the 3500-seater Municipal Gymnasium.
Along the side of the Municipal Hall, there you can found the Senior Citizen House, the post office, the Office of the Agriculturist, the Department of Transportation and Communication, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Social Welfare an Development, the Municipal Day Care Center, the Newly constructed E-Center and the Municipal Swimming Pool.
At its back is the Municipal Nursery, and the Municipal Guest House.
Fiestas and festivals
Dates to be remembered in Bayog are the following:
- 3rd Week of January for the Sinulog sa Kahayagan which features carnivals and street dancings in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño.
- May 8-10 for the celebration of the Araw ng Bayog.
- May 8 for the Tribal Festival which features pageantry between the different tribes which resides in Bayog.
- May 9 for the Buklog Festival, a Subanen fertility ritual.
- September 17 for the celebration of the Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur.
- 3rd Week of November for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
Awards and citations
- Cleanest and Greenest Municipality 1995, Category B
- Cleanest and Greenest Municipality 1996, Category B
- Cleanest and Greenest Municipality 1997, Category B
- Cleanest and Greenest Municipality 2005, Category B
- Cleanest and Greenest Municipality in Region IX (1995,1996,1997,2005)
- Cleanest River in Zamboanga del Sur (1995-present)
- Cleanest River in Region IX (1995-present)
- Cleanest River in the Philippines (1995,1997,2005)
Schools
Pre-SchoolPublic
- Bayog Municipal DayCare Center
- Barangay DayCare Center
- St. Joseph Learning Center
- Liberty Bible Baptist Early Learning Center
- Convention Baptist Learning Center
- Sibougey Valley SDA Learning Center
Public
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Private
- Sibougey Valley SDA Elementary School
Public
- Bayog National High School
- Damit National High School
- Bubu-an National HIgh SChool
- Mataga National High School
Public
- Josefina H. Cerilles State College
External links
- [Official Website of the Municipality of Bayog]
- [Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- [2000 Philippine Census Information]
- [Official Website of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur]
| Cities and Municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| Cities: | Pagadian City |
| Municipalities: | Aurora | Bayog | Dimataling | Dinas | Dumalinao | Dumingag | Guipos | Josefina | Kumalarang | Labangan | Lakewood | Lapuyan | Mahayag | Margosatubig | Midsalip | Molave | Pitogo | Ramon Magsaysay | | San Miguel | San Pablo | Sominot | Tabina | Tambulig | Tigbao | Tukuran | Vincenzo A. Sagun |
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