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Municipality in Apayao, Philippines

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::summary Municipality in Apayao, Philippines ::

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Calanasan, officially the Municipality of Calanasan, (Isnag: Ili naya Calanasan; ; ), (formerly known as Bayag, meaning "slow") is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 12,176 people.

The town is the source of the Apayao River which empties into the West Philippine Sea and is the only navigable river in Apayao.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 1,256.15 km2 constituting of the 4,413.35 km2 total area of Apayao. Making it the largest municipality in the province.

Calanasan is located in the north-western section of Apayao bordering Santa Praxedes and Claveria in the north, Adams, Vintar, and Carasi in the west, Solsona and Nueva Era in the south-west, Kabugao on the south, and Luna and some parts of Kabugao on the east.

The town's topography or slope is predominantly rugged and mountainous with sporadic flood plains and plateaus. The municipality cradles the larger part of the Apayao-Abulog watershed area as the main source of streams that fills the mighty river which originates from the municipality.

Calanasan is situated 67.05 km from the provincial capital Kabugao, and 571.24 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Calanasan is politically subdivided into 18 regular barangays and 2 Administrative barangays namely; Barangay Parina and Bucarot under its mother barangay Tanglagan. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Calanasan has two pronounced seasons, the dry and the wet seasons. The dry season starts in the latest part of December and ends in the middle part of June. The wet season starts in July and ends in the middle part of December. The hottest month is May and rainfall is heaviest in August while strong typhoons usually occur within the period of August to October and the December used to be the coolest month.

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Demographics

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In the 2024 census, Calanasan had a population of 12,176 people. The population density was {{sigfig|12,176/1,256.15|2}} PD/km2.

Calanasan is dominated by the Isnags, living with them are the Ilocanos and Kalingas.

Languages

The main languages spoken are Isnag and Ilocano.

Economy

Economic activity in the municipality is based on agricultural production like farming and fishing and livelihood activities like basketry, soft broom making and furniture making.

The municipality has no level lands for extensive rice production except in the northern part of the municipality. The total land area devoted to agriculture is 45.316 ha in which total land area irrigated is 2,347.49 ha. Its produce include coffee, corn, root crops, peanuts and other legumes, banana, pineapple and some vegetables.

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Calanasan, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Apayao, 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.{{cite web |title=Republic Act No. 7160 – Local Government Code of 1991 |url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1991/10/10/republic-act-no-7160/ |publisher=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines |date=10 October 1991 |access-date=15 December 2025 The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

There are also two ex officio councilors – the municipal chapter presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay and the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan. In Calanasan they have reserved seat for the IP Representative as their sectoral representative which is pursuant to the Republic Act 8371, or the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Rights Act of 1997, that calls for the mandatory representation of IPs and it is formally certified by the concerned NCIP regional director, upon recommendation of the provincial or community service center head and shall serve for a period of three years from the date of assumption to office and can be re-endorsed for another term. Members may not serve for more than three consecutive terms.

Elected officials

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Position	Name
Congresswoman	Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang
Governor	Elias C. Bulut Jr.
Mayor	Shamir M. Bulut
Vice-Mayor	Martin Lucero B. Lawat
Councilors	Edgar B. Bulsao
Naville K-K Taccalan
Harold Cliff L. Danggan
Denish C. Agubo
Rodante B. Labueng
Irene U. Iddaro
Gerry M. Andres
Scott L. Sucbot
Ex-Officio Member/	Jordy M. Allag
Ex-Officio Member/	Jess Lee B. Danggan
Sectoral Representative/	Denvert K. Andres
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Tourism

The town has vast variety of wild flora and fauna which contributes to its eco-tourism potential. The town is surrounded with virgin forests, cascading waterfalls, and clear rivers.

Potential tourist attractions include:

Apayao River — Poblacion
Girgirra’ Falls — Ninoy Aquino
Ziwanan River — Cadaclan
Maxibab Falls — Santa Filomena
Carmella Falls — Eva
Pisong Lake
Danao Lake — Sitio Danao, Poblacion
Purit Cave
Bantay Malingudu — Poblacion
Agamata National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary — near the Ilocos Norte boundary, was established in the remote area of sharp peaks and plateaus. This undeveloped area, with pine stands, lush vegetation and mossy forest, affords a panoramic view of Ilocos Norte and Laoag City on the west. It is ideal for hiking, camping, nature tripping and bird watching.
Blue Haven — Sta. Elena
Mount Kilang — Butao
Mount Sicapoo — Butao
Botbotan Lake — Tanglagan

Festivals

''Lapat Festival''

The Lapat Festival celebrates the ancient Isnag practice known as the Lapat system, a revered indigenous method of environmental stewardship. This traditional approach focuses on managing and preserving natural resources and has significantly contributed to increasing the population of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle. The festival highlights the Isnag people's commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation through the Lapat system, which is cherished as the most beloved practice for protecting and conserving indigenous resources.
The Lapat Festival was first held as part of Calanasan's commemoration of its founding anniversary and in honor of its conversion as a regular municipality on June 25, 1963, by virtue of Executive Order No. 43. The event includes various activities such as cultural performances, sports competitions, trade and tourism fairs, Calanasan's Got Talent, the Street Dance Competition, and recognition ceremonies, emphasizing both cultural heritage and sustainable tourism. The festival also features the most awaited part, the "Search for Taram se Dam-ag naya Calanasan."

Search for ''Taram se Dam-ag Naya Calanasan''

Held during the last day of the town's annual fiesta (usually in the month of June) is the local beauty pageant known as Taram se Dam-ag Naya Calanasan. Representatives from each barangay, grouped into designated clusters, compete for the coveted title of "Taram" (male) "Dam-ag" (female). The winner has the honor of representing Calanasan in the following year's Taer ken Dayag Ti Apayao , held during the provincial founding anniversary every February.

''Say-Am Festival''

Say-am: The Isnag's Renowned Celebration and Thanksgiving Say-am is the Isnag people's famous form of celebration and thanksgiving. It is a feast that embodies the traditional way of giving thanks to the Higher Supreme Being, known as "Alawagan," through rituals enriched with vibrant songs, native chants, and dances called "Talip" and "Tad-do." In the past, the celebration of Say-am symbolized status, indicating that a family was respectable and well-to-do. Today, it is celebrated every December 5 in commemoration of the death anniversary of the provincial hero, the late Elias K. Bulut.

Philippine Eagle Sanctuary

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The Philippine Eagle Foundation began its search of eagles in Apayao in 2011 after reports of huge eagles were roaming the area for centuries. On March 22, 2013, scientists discovered the stronghold of critically endangered Philippine eagles, the country's national bird, in Luzon island within the vicinity of the Calanasan Lowland Forest. In January 2015, the town of Calanasan initiated a program which protected 3,000 hectares of forests under its jurisdiction. Additionally, the province of Apayao is one of the very few in the country which has an approved forest land use plan (FLUP). The first active Philippine eagle nest in Apayao was discovered in July 2015.

On 9 July 2018, the provincial government of Apayao announced their intent for the province to be a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The province, which possesses more than 286,000 hectares of virgin forests, also noted that they have sent four of their personnel to train in the United States under the US Foreign Service to hasten the declaration of the site. On January 16, 2019, the provincial government announced that they are at the 'legwork for the inscription'.

Education

The Calanasan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

Assat Elementary School
Ayayao Elementary School
Bucarot Elementary School
Don Roque Elementary School
Ferdinand Elementary School
Kabugawan Elementary School
Langnao Elementary School
Macalino Elementary School
Malitao Elementary School
Milagrosa Elementary School
Naguilian Norte Elementary School
Naguilian Sur Elementary School
Namaltugan Elementary School
Ninoy Aquino Elementary School
Parina Elementary School
Pedro Bunot Central School
Sabangan Elementary School
Salongsong Elementary School
Soda Elementary School
Sta. Elena Elementary School
Sta. Filomena Elementary School
Tanglagan Elementary School
Tubongan Elementary School

Secondary schools

Apayao Community Learning Center
Apayao National Industrial Agricultural High School
Butao Integrated School
Cadaclan Integrated School
Calanasan National High School
Conner Central National High School Main
Conner National High School
Cupis National High School
Guina-ang National High School
Pio Dalim Memorial School of Arts and Trade Main
Sta.Filomena School of Arts and Trade
Talifugo National High School
Tanglagan National High School
Tawit National High School

Notes

References

{{DILG detail
(17 June 1967). "Republic Act No. 4980 - An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Bayag, Mountain Province, to Calanasan".
(July 17, 2024). "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President".
"Rivers of Apayao Province". NAMRIA.
"2022 National and Local Elections".
(14 July 2015). "First active Philippine eagle nest in Luzon found in Apayao".
"Eagle Sightings in Apayao - Philippine Eagle Foundation - the official website of the Philippine Eagle Foundation".
"bayanihan.org".
"Apayao eagle habitat eyed as Unesco protected area".
(27 July 2018). "Gov Bulut wants Calanasan Philippine Eagle sanctuary declared as protected area | Politiko North Luzon".
"Apayao eyes UNESCO biosphere reserve title to save PH eagles".
(January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".

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