Alilem

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Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines

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::summary Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines ::

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Alilem, officially the Municipality of Alilem (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

Etymology

Long before Spanish colonizers landed on Philippine shores, there were already natives living in the area. These people lived in huts built on the hillsides located at the northern and eastern parts of the valley. This was so because the present valley was then the course of the Bakun River.

For many years, the natives lived simply and peacefully, but were soon disturbed by an unusual and fearful occurrence in the area. It all started with the continuous heavy downpour or “lemlem” in the native dialect. This “lemlem” caused the Bakun River to swell to an extraordinary size and burst its banks. In the middle part of the river, there was a big “alicono” or whirlpool that the people feared so much. Even after the rains ceased, the ‘alicono’ remained, and the people believed that it was their god Kabunian's punishment for their sins. As it was their custom, the people performed the native ritual called “kaniaw”. The “alicono” then vanished and the Bakun River changed its course to the foot of the mountains in the southern part - leaving a dry level land suited for residential lots and farms. The people moved their homes to the valley and named the place Alilem after the “alicono” and “lemlem”.

History

Accurate and reliable information on the exact date of the founding of the town cannot be secured because there are no complete historical records available. However, basing from its information gathered from the elders of the town, it could be deduced that the town of Alilem was founded sometime after 1820.

What is certainly known only is that the lay-out of the town was done by the Spaniards. During the Spanish occupation, Alilem was noted for being the center of the district government of “commandancia politico-militar” of Amburayan. This commandancia was composed of Alilem, Sigay, Suyo, Tagudin, Sudipen, San Gabriel and Bakun. In 1908, the commandancia of Amburayan became a sub-province of the newly created special capital of the sub-province until the Americans transferred the seat to Tagudin.

Geography

Alilem is situated 105.77 km from the provincial capital Vigan, and 319.18 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Alilem is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alilem Daya (Poblacion)
  • Amilongan
  • Anaao
  • Apang
  • Apaya
  • Batbato
  • Daddaay
  • Dalawa
  • Kiat

Climate

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Demographics

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In the 2024 census, Alilem had a population of 7,736 people. The population density was {{sigfig|7,736/119.33|2}} PD/km2.

Economy

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Alilem, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, 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.

Elected officials

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PositionName
CongressmanKristine Singson-Meehan
MayorVelmor P. Sumabat
Vice-MayorMar Ruel P. Sumabat
CouncilorsRodolfo C. Ibea
Rodelio P. Sumabat
Remigio B. Lorenzana
Samson L. Bangaoil
Eduardo G. Mutong
Justiniano D. Lacasandile Jr.
Mario P. Tiglao
Arvin S. Bangaoil
::

Education

The Alilem-Sugpon Schools District governs all public and private education system within the municipality of Alilem, including the town of Sugpon. These include elementary and high schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Aguiwas Elementary School
  • Alilem Central School
  • Amilongan Elementary School
  • Anaao Elementary School
  • Apang Elementary School
  • Apaya Elementary School
  • Batbato Elementary School
  • Daddaay Elementary School
  • Dalawa Elementary School
  • Kiat Elementary School
  • Guilong Primary School
  • Naonao Elementary School
  • Palasipas Elementary School
  • Dagdag Elementary School

Secondary school

  • Alilem National High School (Alilem Daya High School)

References

References

  1. {{DILG detail
  2. "2019 National and Local Elections".
  3. (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".

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