Polangui

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::summary Municipality in Albay, Philippines ::

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leader_title	Mayor
leader_name	Jesciel Richard G. Salceda
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leader_name2	Raymond Adrian E. Salceda
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2	Kristel Louise S. Pasia
3	Eugene L. Arrive
4	Mark Thet N. Sabando
5	Bernie S. Broncano
6	Niño Adonis B. Rebeta
7	William H. Buendia, Sr.
8	Rizaldy B. Recierdo
9	Edna R. Siguenza
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demographics1_info6	PHP 1,082.316 million (2022)
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demographics1_info7	PHP 323.799 million (2022)
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demographics2_info1	Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO)
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Polangui, officially the Municipality of Polangui (; West Miraya Bikol: Banwaan nin Polangui; ᜊᜈ᜔ᜏᜀᜈ᜔ ᜈᜒᜅ᜔ ᜉᜓᜎᜅ᜔ᜄᜒ; Rinconada Bikol: Banwaan ka Polangui; ), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

Etymology

The origin of the name Polangui has many versions. The foremost and seemingly more accepted version is, "that of a giant robust tree which existed majestically in the early municipal settlement". The natives of the settlement called the "Oyangue", which also served as the early landmark of the area whereby new settlers looked upon in their wandering. Similarly, the early Spanish frontier settlers found this tree and it became their famous settlement landmark. The settlement was then called "Binanuaan" but often referred to as "Oyangue" by nearby settlers. As more settlers came to dwell and engage in trade endeavors with the indigenous inhabitants, the more was the settlement known in distant areas by the name "Oyangue" (referring to the tree landmark) which was more widely accepted than "Binanuaan". The passing of generations corrupted the word "Oyangue" into several acronyms. Most acceptable and widely used before was "Polangue" and later "Polangui" which has remained today.

Another legend is about the story of a maiden named "Pulang Angui" which means "Red Maria" (Angui is the nickname for Maria) who loved red colors for dress and whose beautiful body, face and red lips became the object of affection by the males to the point of adoration. She was modest in her ways, talented for possessing various skills, with happy disposition, showing love of arts and religion. She would lead the tribe in festivities. When the Spaniards came, the soldiers who first set foot in Polangui asked for the name of the place. The native thought the foreigners was asking for the name of "Pulang Angui" and said so. The Spaniards recorded the name of the place as Pulangui, a concoction of the name which was later on, as years went by, was converted to Polangui.

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Sts.Peter_and_Paul_Parish_Church(circa_1966).jpg" caption="Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church (circa 1966)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Sts.Peter_and_Paul_Parish_Church(Circa_2010).jpg" caption="Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church (circa 2010)"] ::

History

Precolonial period

Pre-colonial Polangui was a fertile valley cradled by the virgin forests of Mount Masaraga. It was formed out of five settlements ruled by the Datu of Ponso till the late 1583. The center of the settlements was called Banwang gurang, meaning "old town" and is now known as Magurang.

In 1584, Fray Baltazar de la Magdalena, left Ambos Camarines and stumbled upon this place west of Mount Masaraga. He found that each of the five settlements had about 100 inhabitants. In the same year, he founded a settlement within the fertile valley and established a ranch, which he called "Binanuaan". Being inland and strategically situated, the town was spared from the frequent raids of sea pirates as well as from the occasional destruction caused by the eruption of Mayon Volcano.

Polangui became a visita, or outreach village under the jurisdiction of the Villa Santiago de Libon, which was established in 1573 by Juan de Salcedo, the grandson of the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The villa, which lies south-west of Polangui, would be known as the fourth of its kind in the entire archipelago.

Fray de la Magdalena was credited with the founding of Polangui. Old manuscripts in the Archives of Manila and in the Franciscan Convent in Manila point to 1584 as the year Polangui was founded, and thus considered as one of the oldest municipalities in the Philippines.

Spanish regime

By 1654, the original settlement became considerably bigger when Fray Alonzo de San Juan, was assigned in Polangui as "Encargado". The settlement was expanded reaching the present barangay sites in Lanigay, Ponso and Balinad. The town proper was established in Lanigay where a church made of wood was erected adjacent to about 280 wooden dwellings and more than 1,000 nipa huts. Unfortunately, this church together with the dwelling units was razed by a fire to the ground.

With the coming of another missionary, Fray Juan Bautista Marza, a new church made of bricks and stones was completed in 1664. This church stood on a new elevated site and still stands to this day. Under the leadership of Fray Marza, roads and bridges were also initiated and schools were introduced simultaneously with the Christian Doctrine and Spanish culture.

Growth of the settlement was so fast that it became a Poblacion and finally recognized as a Pueblo in 1674. Owing to its steady growth, a link with nearby Libon and Oas became a necessity. Hence, Fr. Jose Arnao, parish priest and Encargado from 1832 until 1852, directed the construction of roads and bridges that would connect Polangui to neighboring towns, including upland Buhi in Camarines Sur.

During Spanish regime, a significant highlight is the construction of its parish church which took 10 years to be completed starting in 1654 by Fray Alonzo de San Juan and completed in 1664 by Fray Juan Bautista Marza.

Polangueño martyr, Camilo Jacob, who is a photographer, was executed on January 4, 1897, with other Bicolanos. They are now commemorated as the Quince Martires del Bicolandia. A year later, the Spanish rule in Bicol ended with the mutiny of Guardia Civil in Naga led by Elias Angeles.

American period

Sometime during the Philippine–American War, Polangui became the seat of the Provincial Government of Albay for a brief period under Governor Domingo Samson. When the Americans conquered Polangui in 1890 without firing a single shot, the form of government went through transition from military to civil government then Commonwealth system. The seat of the municipal government was in Ponso with Clemente Sarte as the acting Chief Executive. A few months later, the seat of the municipal government was transferred to Centro Occidental and still remains up to this day.

Japanese occupation

When the Japanese forces occupied Polangui on December 13, 1941, Cipriano Saunar, then vice mayor of the Commonwealth government was appointed mayor by the Japanese military administration. A secret civil government was established simultaneously headed by Julian Saunar which was supported by the people. Cipriano Saunar's successor was Manuel Samson Sr. and in turn was succeeded by Jesus Salalima who ruled from 1947 to 1960.

Geography

Polangui is located at , in the north-eastern quadrant of the third district of Albay.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 145.30 km2 constituting of the 2,575.77 km2 total area of Albay.

Polangui is bounded on the north by Buhi and Iriga City of Camarines Sur province, south by Libon, Oas and City of Ligao; and west by Malinao and the City of Tabaco. It is 37 km from Legazpi and 490 km from Manila.

Climate

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Polangui has a general climate characterized by dry season with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to December. Prevailing wind is in the general direction from north-east to south-west.

Barangays

Polangui is politically subdivided into 44 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

It is grouped into three divisions:

• Poblacion Barangays – 13 member barangays
• Rinconada Area Development Council (RADC) – 11 member barangays
• Upland Area Development Council (UADC) – 20 member barangays

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Barangay	Land area (ha.)	Class	District	Etymology	Brief history	Agos	Alnay	Alomon	Amoguis	Anopol	Apad	Balaba	Balangibang	Balinad	Basud	Buyo	Centro Occidental (seat of church and government)	Centro Oriental	Cepres	Cotmon	Cotnogan	Danao	Gabon	Gamot	Itaran	Kinale	Kinuartelan	La Medalla	Lanigay	La Purisima	Lidong	Lourdes	Magpanambo	Magurang	Matacon	Maynaga	Maysua	Mendez	Napo	Pinagdapugan	Pintor (Binangbangan)	Ponso	Salvacion	San Roque	Santicon	Santa Cruz	Santa Teresita	Sugcad	Ubaliw
	Rural	RADC	The old name of this sitio during the early Spanish rule was "Bato Lis Non". On the eastern side of the sitio was Sitio Matakot, or known to be later as Matacon. Because of the difficulty in remembering its former name, visitors and strangers to the sitio would easily remember the wide river that separates the province of Albay and Camarines Sur, the Agos River. Thus, as time passed by, the barangay was named Agos.	A certain Angel Servas was the first Teniente del Barrio to lead a group of 24 households in the early years of Spanish rule. Others to follow were: Antonio Mendoza, Paulino Segui, Vicente Epres, Eustaquio Seda, Pedro General (first to assume the position of Barangay Captain), Felicisimo Cagnayo Sr., and Rogelio Laynes.
	Urban	Poblacion	Unknown	A sitio of Barangay Ponso in the early days, it was a verdant place full of ricefields. In the latter part of the 1960s, Dr. Esteban Ante (deceased), a landowner, developed his ricefields into a subdivision, thus attracting people to reside in the place. With that development, Councilor Santiago M. Revale passed a resolution creating Alnay as an independent barangay. It was approved and concurred in by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay, headed then by Governor Felix Imperial.
	Urban	Poblacion	As old folks say, the place was inhabited by people who are very industrious, that even in the evening they work at their farms. There was then a visitor in the barrio, a foreigner, who greeted the workers in the ricefields, and jokingly greeted the bright moon in this way: "Hello Moon!". Thinking that the stranger was naming the place, the residents remembered it as "Hello Moon". As the time passed by, the place was named as Alomon.	During the early years, Alomon was a sitio of Barrio Kinale. Its first Teniente del Barrio was Domingo Satorre, who was responsible for its establishment as an independent barrio in 1972.
	Rural	UADC	Unknown	As old folks used to tell, there were only three barangays that comprised Polangui then in the year 1654 when Father Alonzo de San Juan founded the pueblo of Binanuaan. Amoguis and several other settlements were part of Barangay Layugay (now known as Lanigay). With the passing of time, these sitios became independent barangays through RA 2370 or the Barrio Charter enacted during the term of President Carlos P. Garcia on June 20, 1959.
	Rural	UADC	The barangay got its name from a vine called "anopol", with the leaves that climb on tall trees and are commonly found along river banks, creeks and natural springs.	Anopol was a former sitio of Barrio Lanigay. It became an independent barrio pursuant to RA 3590 or the Revised Barrio Charter enacted during the term of President Carlos P. Garcia on June 22, 1963. Its first administrator was Bienvenido Cellona.
	Rural	RADC	A sitio of Barrio Lanygay during the early years of Spanish rule, it was the center of convergence of several upland sitios namely: Kinuartelan, La Medalla, Upper Santicon, San Roque and several other sitios. During that time, the only means of transportation was the "RailBoss" of the Ferrocarril de Manila-Dagupan (predececcor of the Philippine National Railways). The "railbos" had its terminal located in Apad, thus becoming known as "Parada". As years passed by, the word was corrupted until it became Apad.	A sitio of Barrio Lanigay during the early years of Spanish rule, it was the center of convergence of several upland sitios namely: Kinuartelan, La Medalla, Upper Santicon, San Roque and several other sitios.
	Rural	UADC	Old folks traces the name Balaba from the word "balabag na dalan", or the crookedness of its road due to the steepness of its slope leading to the settlement.	Formerly a sitio of Barangay Balinad, it became an independent barrio in 1967. Councilwoman Benigna Calpe was the sponsor of the resolution creating Balaba. First appointed Teniente del Barrio was Carlos Sangat, serving from 1948 to 1951.
	Urban	Poblacion	'The early residents put the name of these two capital towns Balanga and Iba together to retrieve the name of early Chieftain of their tribe, Balang aNd the princess of Zambales named Ibang. Thus the name Balangibang came to be.	As with other present barangays of Polangui, Balangibang was a sitio of Lanigay (the mother barangay in the early years of Spanish rule). It was a vast agricultural land owned by the Alsua/Buenviaje and Catalina vda. de Gloria families. With the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal, these ricelands were distributed to the tenants tilling the lands. With the enactment of the Revised Barrio Charter in 1963, Balangibang became an independent barrio.
	Rural	UADC	The name Balinad originated from the name of a certain tree called "sorsogon" (locally known as "balinad"), which grew abundantly in the said place.	Barangay Balinad is one of the original mother barangays that was established when Polangui was founded.
	Urban	Poblacion	As old folks narrated the story, Basud got its name when the earlier farmer settlers backfilled the lower portion of the fields with "basud" (sand). This was the area between the boundary of Polangui and Oas. Large tract of lands were filled with sand in the desire of the farmers to make the area productive. Due to that development, the place was known as Basud.	It used to be a part of Sitio Ubaliw that belongs to the mother barangay of Lanigay in the early settlement years of Spanish rule. When the center of Pueblo was transferred from Lanigay to the present poblacion, these two (Basud and Ubaliw) became independent barangays.
	Rural	UADC	The place derived its name from "buyo", a native name of a vine which is an ingredient for making "ikmo" or "nganga", which thrives abundantly in the place.	It was a sitio of mother barangay Lanigay in the early years. It was established as an independent barangay in the year 1946, under the administration of Mayor Manuel Samson, Sr.
	Urban	Poblacion	Due to increased development in the area, this former sitio of Lanigay became a barangay of its own and was called Centro Occidental, as it is in the western portion of the Poblacion (centro). It is also popularly called "Ilaod". This is because when people go to the market, they would call it "Iraya" (meaning upstream) and when they go home, they would say Ilaod (meaning downstream).	Barangay Centro Occidental used to be a sitio of Barangay Lanigay. When the latter's settlement was hit by a conflagration in 1654 including the church, the encargado decided to transfer the church to the present site where it stands (now in present-day Centro Occidental). The church, municipal building and the market site were all eventually situated here, so the place was considered the centro of the Pueblo (divided into Centro Oriental or the eastern portion and Centro Occidental or the western portion). It was the center of commerce, seat of government and the center of religious activities.
	Urban	Poblacion	Due to increased development in the area, this former sitio of Lanigay became a barangay of its own and was called Centro Oriental, as it is in the eastern portion of the Poblacion (centro).	When the settlement of Lanigay was hit by a conflagration in 1654 including the church, the encargado decided to transfer the church to the present site where it stands (now in present-day Centro Occidental). The church, municipal building and the market site were all eventually situated here, so the place was considered the centro of the Pueblo (divided into Centro Oriental or the eastern portion and Centro Occidental or the western portion). It was the center of commerce, seat of government and the center of religious activities. When the Revised Barrio Charter was enacted in 1963, Centro Oriental and Centro Occidental both became independent barangays.
	Rural	UADC	Old folks narrate that "two American strangers came and rested for a while, and saw people planting cypress shrubs and remarked that this place is safe to rest". The natives thought that the Americans were referring to the shrubs. From that time on, the place as known as Cepres.	Cepres was originally a sitio of mother barangay Lanigay. It was known as Cepres during the early years of 1930 during the term of Marciano Rosela as their Teniente del Barrio.
	Rural	UADC	As the people of this barangay, the name was derived from the name of the tree that once thrived the place. That tree was called kutmon in the locality. Later, the form was changed and Hispanicized, thus the form being used today, as was with the naming of most places. The kutmon is katmon in the Filipino language's orthography.
	Rural	RADC		In the early years of Spanish rule, there existed a river teeming with fish and one species is locally known as COTNOG which later became HIRABO. As the tale says: One day, a Guardia Civil arrived in their place and passed a group of residents fishing on that famous river. He approached the residents asking for the name of a place, but the natives did not fully understand what the Spaniards wanted. They answered COTNOG AN, COTNOG
	Rural	UADC		The story about Danao lake can be traced in the year 1800. As narrated by old folks, there was this family whose daughter will be married that day. Near to their house was a brook shaped in a circular form and which is the bathing area for water buffalo. That brook was surrounded by tall trees and shrubs making the place dark. The mother ignored her, but the old woman approached the cook who gave her food. After eating, the old woman told the cook to leave the place, because something will happen. As soon as the cook left, the old woman disappeared. Then the sky & surroundings became dark & a tornado (buhawi in Tagalog) hit the place causing the formation of the lake now known as Danao lake. It was told that except for the cook, all the residents of the area perished.
	Urban	Poblacion		Barangay GABON came about as a settlement area that originated from a place grown with abundant trees. It was owned by one family only, the Orbon Family. The name of the barangay was coined after the word "GARABON" which means divide or occupy. After its formal establishment and creation as an independent political unit, Barangay Gabon experienced significant political, social and economic changes under the able administration of successive barangay officials.
	Rural	UADC		Barangay Gamot get its name in the times of Japanese regime where people of this barangay used to hide in roots (which is gamot in the Bicol language or dialect) of large trees, to escape slavery or death from the Japanese.
	Rural	UADC		After Japanese war and early 50's the Aeta's were lived in this place, then on mid-50's Spanish Mestizos Tu-anqui's clan came
	Urban	Poblacion
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	RADC		According to the history of this barangay, the name “LA MEDALLA” was derived from their patroness saint “STA LA MEDALLA”. It was
	Rural	RADC		Barangay Lanigay located in the Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay. According to the old folks, this place was known to be ” Mother Barangay”. It was once
	Rural	RADC
	Rural	UADC	Lidong was the center of commerce back then. The 'saūd' or market, where the 'agtâs' bartered their goods with rice from the vast 'uma' or rice farms of 'Langtad' and 'Lidong', as well as with fresh-caught fish from Lake Buhi, was near where the two tributary rivers that meet to form one river. The water in the area where the rivers meet swirls so that when the traders from one side crosses with their 'balsa' gets 'nauseated' or in local term 'libūng'. Soon the corruption and Hispanicization of the word arrived to its present form.
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	RADC
	Urban	Poblacion		Literally, Magurang in English translation, means many old residents. Hence, maybe long before the coming of the Spaniards this
	Urban	Poblacion		According to the legend, Barangay Matacon was used to be a no man's land. Long time ago, this place as known for its thick forest and people passing by to
	Rural	UADC		During the Spanish rule, this place was thickly forested areas inhabited by aetas. On how this place got its name, history says that, one day a Spaniard met an aeta and inquired where he got the vine "buyo" he was carrying, he told the Spaniard of the place "Pongol", a small stream where hundreds of narra trees ( "naga" in local dialect) thrives. With the natives answer "sa may naga", instilled in the mind of the Spaniard thus the place being remember and eventually name as sitio " Maynaga". Like other barangays in Polangui, Maynaga was once a sitio of barrio "layugay" (now barangay lanigay) in the early years of the Spanish rule.it was only during the implementation of the barrio charter in 1960's when it became an independent barangay through a resolution by then Municipal Councilor Iluminado Relleve, was principal author creating the barangay. "Sta. Del Rosario"is the patroness of barangay Maynaga. The chapel stand on the lot donated by the late Ignacio Tuanqui in 1951. Aside from a Roman Catholic group Maynaga has a (2) other religious sects. Iglesia Ni Cristo, the born again Christian ministry, but generally, Maynaga is a catholic barangay. In the late 80's, Maynaga elementary school was established, with the barangay itself purchasing a lot for the school site. The barangay at present has its own "barangay center where the barangay hall, barangay pavilion, police outpost, health center, and the day care center proudly stands. In terms of tourist attraction, barangay Maynaga has now a private owned and well developed resort, the " highlander watering hole resort, it has a big swimming pool supplied with fresh and cold free flowing water, a lodging house, and canteen.it can also be used as a reception area for various occasions. It caters not only to local but also to foreign tourist. Among those leaders who hold position and strived for the development of the barangay, are the following: as "Teniente Del Barrio" Pio Alcoy (first Teniente del barrio), Eutiquio Pinon, Estilitocanaria, and Toribio Aplaya. When the positionof barangay captain, toribio aplaya was the first elected barangay captain, followed by Isaac Esplana, Justino Ranada, Josefina Ranada, And Ruben S. Loyola, and presently by Barangay Captain Joel S. Loyola.
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	UADC
	Urban	Poblacion
	Rural	RADC
	Rural	RADC		Barangay San Roque is in Polangui, Albay and it was foundered in the year 1930 by the author Lorenzo Villar and other persons as cofounder namely; Cepriano Seletaria, Cenon Sayson, Julian Villar, Felipe Sayson, Roman Corporal, Cleto Barce all deceased.
	Rural	RADC		Prior to the establishment of Polangui, the first known “pueblo” was Lanigay. When the recognized town was named Polangui,
	Rural	UADC
	Rural	RADC		Barangay Sta. Teresita named of petroness, SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS now Sta. Teresita. It was founded in 1955 with Davd B. dela
	Urban	Poblacion
	Urban	Poblacion		The origin of the name UBALIW can be attributed to the presence of a creek that divides the Sitios of Centro Oriental and
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Demographics

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In the 2024 census, Polangui had a population of 89,344 people. The population density was {{sigfig|89,344/145.30|2}} PD/km2.

Language

Bikol Polangueño is the main dialect in Polangui, classified under Oasnon/West Miraya Bikol language. The majority of the population speak Tagalog and English. Other languages/dialects spoken are Bicolano Viejo and Bikol Rinconada (Agos-Matacon Area).

Religion

Christianity is the predominant religion with Roman Catholicism having the biggest practitioners. The four (4) Roman Catholic Parishes of Polangui is grouped as part of the Third Vicariate under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legazpi. The Parishes are:

• Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Barangay Centro Occidental (main parish)
• St. Dominic Guzman Parish in Barangay Matacon
• St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Barangay Ponso
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Barangay Lidong

All of the barangays have their respective patron saints and barangay chapels.

Other Christian denominations present in the municipality include Protestants, Baptist, United Pentecostal Church, and Iglesia ni Cristo. Islam and Buddhism also have followers in the municipality.

Economy

::data[format=table title="2020 Financial Highlights{{cite web|url=https://www.coa.gov.ph/index.php/local-government-units/2020/category/8984-albay?download=48617:polangui|title=Commission on Audit Financial Report 2020-Polangui|publisher=Commission on Audit (COA)|location=Quezon City, Philippines|access-date=October 4, 2021}}"] | Category | Value (in million PHP) | |---|---| | Total Assets | 955.170 | | Total Liabilities | 298.517 | | Total Equity | 656.653 | | Total Revenues | 334.342 | | Total Expenses | 310.599 | | Excess Income Over Expenses | 23.743 | ::

Polangui is classified as a first-class municipality as per DOF Order No. 20-05, dated July 29, 2005.

Agriculture

Its economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, cacao, pili, root crops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and livestock raising are also very much alive.

Shopping centers

Major business commercial establishments include the Bicol's largest mall chain, Liberty Commercial Center (LCC). The municipality has also attracted investments from national retail chains such as the recently opened Xentro Mall Polangui.

Tourism and culture

Attractions

Polangui provides a good view of Mount Mayon. The town hosts various historical and cultural tourism spots and other tourism-oriented recreation centers. Among these are:

Public parks

• Sabido Park
• Parish Patio
• Kiwanis Children's Park

Nature parks

• Lake Danao Natural Park in Barangay Danao is a small, scenic crater lake, located 15 km from the town proper. It is nestled between Mount Malinao and Mount Masaraga. The rare tabios or sinarapan (Mystichtys luzonensis), the world's smallest fish, is also cultured here. The lake is a 30-minute hike through carabao trails and abaca plantations.
• Saint Expeditus Eco-Park is part of the Zepeda Leisure Estates, located at Barangay Agos. Its primary activities such as nature trailing, birdwatching, horseback riding and camping, among others.
• Bastian Wildlife Center

Leisure and sports parks

• Ginhawak Massage and Spa located at 2nd Floor Burpp Bldg. Centro Oriental.
• Zepeda Leisure Estates situated at Barangay Agos, offers a variety of amenities and facilities such as the Albay's first golf course, a driving range, a spring resort, camping grounds, lodge cabin, a restaurant, picnic area and a nature trail. Aside from playing golf and throwing in a picnic, available activities also includes pitch and putt, birdwatching and horseback riding.
• Polangui Tennis Club at Barangay Centro Occidental
• JGL Gamefarm at Barangay Ubaliw
• Salceda Sports Complex at Barangay Centro Oriental
• Polangui Oval at Barangay Centro Oriental (for renovation)

Festivals and events

• Polangui Town Fiesta — started as "Oyangui Festival" in 2003 and later became "Pulang Angui Festival". It is an annual celebration of Polangueños during the whole month of June.
• Semana Santa (Holy Week) — The procession of pasos (Holy images) during Viernes Santo (Good Friday) has attracted devotees and local tourist alike because of the colorful and grandiose life-sized rebultos (statues) depicting the Passion of Christ and His resurrection installed on top of ornately decorated and lighter carrozas or cars. Many of the images and sculpture are of great antiquity and of magnificent artistry. Some of them are even centuries-old, like the image of St. Peter which dates back to 1857 as an heirloom piece.
• Karangahan sa Polangui — is Polangui's adaptation of the month-long celebration of the province's Karangahan sa Pasko: Albay Green Christmas, usually starting during the last week of November throughout December. Karangahan originated from the Bicolano term, ranga, which pertains to a higher level of joy and contentment; a term of endearment. The festival is aimed at the safety of both families and environment by means of an environment-friendly celebration which can be achieved through continued propagation and adherence to its original campaign which is the "plastic-free, smoke-free and zero casualty" advocacy and objectives of the province. Before it was even called Karangahan sa Polangui, Polangueños are already celebrating it as Tia Angui Festival, a concoction of the name of the town's maiden, Angui (Tiya Angui), from which the town derived its name. Likewise, it may be interpreted as tiangge, a local term for "bazaar", which flood the town's public market during Christmas season. Usually, it is a tight gridwork of crowded stalls peddling Christmas decorations, fireworks, fresh fruits, assorted toys, discounted clothes, jewelry, accessories, electronics, and handicrafts, in the hallways and other empty spaces.

Local products and delicacies

• Calamay (sankaka) – also spelled kalamay which means "sugar", is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular in many regions of the Philippines. It is locally known in Polangui as sankaka and is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous rice. Kalamay can be eaten alone but is usually used as a sweetener for a number of Filipino desserts and beverages. The town's largest natural producer of sankaka is the Sarilla's Muscovado Milling Facility at Barangay Balaba.
• Rice Cakes
  • Ibos – is made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, and often steamed wrapped in buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves. It is usually eaten sprinkled with sugar.
  • Balinsuso – is a Bicolano suman made up of ground rice (ordinary or sticky rice), coconut milk, sugar and grated coconut. In other towns, they call it balisongsong.
  • Binûtong – is made up of glutinous rice with coconut cream, wrapped in banana leaves. This is often served as breakfast or merienda, and best paired with hot chocolate or coffee. The term itself, probably came from the root word "butok" or to "tie a knot" as the mouthwatering meal is wrapped and tied in layers of banana leaves in order to confine the flavors inside white it is being cooked. The banana leaves gives a wonderful flavor to the rice.
• Sinapot – is a local term for maruya. These are sliced bananas dipped in batter, deep fried and dredged in sugar. All are popular street food and is best eaten during merienda.
• Biniribid – is made from grated lukadon (young coconut)/coconut milk, and flour, topped with a mixture of kalamay and brown sugar. Its name is a Bikol term for twisted, as it is usually curled to form an eight much like twisted bread. Like the sinapot, it is also best eaten during merienda.
• Pili – Of the family Burseraceae, pili (Canarium ovatum) is native to the Philippines and can be found in especially in the Bicol region where it is an important crop and source of income of many families. Pili is a versatile nut being used for a variety of products. The nut kernel is the most important product. It can be eaten raw or roasted where its mild, nutty taste and tender-crispy texture can compare with and even found better than an almond. Pili kernel is also used in chocolate, ice cream, and baked goods. The young shoots and the fruit pulp are edible. The shoots are used in salads, and the pulp is eaten after it is boiled and seasoned. Boiled pili pulp resembles the sweet potato in texture, it is oily (about 12%) and is considered to have food value similar to that of avocado. Pulp oil can be extracted and used for cooking or as a substitute for cottonseed oil in the manufacture of soap and edible products. The stony shells are excellent fuel or growth medium for orchids and ornamental plants.

Cultural properties

Historical markers

This list contains an overview of the government-recognized historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Polangui that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques permanently installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations. While many cultural properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.

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Marker title	Inscription	Category	Type	Description	Barangay	Coordinates	Language	Date Issued	Image
Camilo Jacob		Structure	Monument	One of the Fifteen Martyrs of Bicol. A mason from Camarines who sought better conditions for the country.	Centro Occidental, in front of the Sangguniang Bayan building		Filipino	March 7, 2017
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Religious landmarks

• The Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church is located at Barangay Centro Occidental. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Philippines, which took 10 years to finish. The church construction was started in 1654 by Fr. Alonzo de San Juan and was finished in 1664 under the management of Fr. Juan Bautista Marza.
• Santo Entierro Shrine
• Angustia / La Pieta Shrine

Monuments

• The Pedro Sabido Monument was constructed as a dedication to former Philippine Senator, Pedro Sabido, who was born in Polangui on October 19, 1894, to Don Juan D. Sabido and Doña Maximina Ribaya. His monument is located at the Sabido Park, beside the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan. A provincial road, the Pedro Sabido Road, was also dedicated in his honor. It serves as a major transport road which connects the municipality of Polangui to the municipalities of Oas, the City of Ligao and the First District of Albay.
• The Veterans' Memorial was constructed as a dedication to the fallen sons of Polangui who died and shed their blood during the Japanese military occupation in World War II. The memorial is located in front of the Polangui Tennis Club.
• Cristo Rey

Transportation

Airport

The nearest airport is in Bicol International Airport, about 39.1 km from Polangui. It is served by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, with daily flights to and from Manila and Cebu. Since December 2, 2024, Cebu Pacific has also operated flights to Iloilo on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Seaport

Polangui is a landlocked municipality, entirely enclosed by land. The nearest ports from Polangui are Pantao Port in Libon, Pio Duran Port in Pio Duran, Legazpi Seaport in Legazpi City, and Tabaco International Seaport in Tabaco City.

Railways

In March 2012, the 10 1/2-hour Mayon Limited started traveling between Manila and Ligao City, but later ceased operations. In 2016, operation of the PNR Southrail Line resumed with one round trip between Naga City and Legazpi City, and served the town through the Polangui railway station. However, it was also stopped due to issues on maintenance and public safety.

Roads and bridges

Road network

Roads in Polangui are classified into:

• National roads
  • Maharlika Highway (LZ/AH26)
  • Albay West Coast Rd (N638)
  • Matacon-Libon-Polangui Jct Rd
  • Polangui Poblacion Rd
• Provincial roads
  • Sen. Pedro R. Sabido Rd
  • Buhi-Polangui Rd
• Municipal roads
• Barangay roads

Mode of access

Polangui can be reached through land transport (by bus) from Manila in about 10 hours, two hours less if the new (Andaya Highway) route is taken. Main routes can be reached through by aircon buses, Garage to Terminal (GT) Vans and FX (location and access to is underway with the new Polangui Terminal), private cars, trimobiles, padyak and motorcycles.

In order to spur development in the municipality, the Toll Regulatory Board declared Toll Road 5 the extension of South Luzon Expressway. A 420-kilometer, four lane expressway starting from the terminal point of the now under construction SLEX Toll Road 4 at Barangay Mayao, Lucena City in Quezon to Matnog, Sorsogon, near the Matnog Ferry Terminal. On August 25, 2020, San Miguel Corporation announced that they will invest the project which will reduce travel time from Lucena to Matnog from 9 hours to 5.5 hours.

Communication

Radio stations

A local FM Station, Hot FM Polangui DWJJ 97.9 MHz, broadcasts live updates, news and entertainment. The municipality also receives signal from all major radio stations from Legazpi City and even Naga City in Camarines Sur.

TV stations

There is one TV relay station operating in the municipality (ABS-CBN). However, local TVs get strong signals from nearby Legazpi City and Naga City relay stations. Cable services are also offered in the area by two companies:

• Dream Cable Television (DCTV)
• Estevez Cable Television (ESTV)

Telephone

There are two existing telephone lines in Polangui:

• Bayan Telecommunications (BayanTel)
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)

Cellular telephone sites

The municipality is served by the Philippines' three main mobile phone carriers:

• Smart Communications
• Globe Telecom
• Dito Telecommunity

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the:

• Polangui North Schools District
• Polangui South Schools District

Presently, there are almost 20 Day Care Centers, 3 private pre-schools, 42 public elementary schools, 5 private elementary schools, 7 public high schools, 3 private high schools and 4 tertiary schools in the municipality.

Tertiary / vocational / technical education

The municipality has four tertiary schools:

• The Bicol University Polangui Campus (BUPC) is located in Barangay Centro Occidental, and used to be known as the School for Philippine Craftsmen and offered vocational courses. It was integrated into Bicol University, through R.A. 7722, R.A. 8292 & R.A. 8769, on December 14, 2000, and renamed as Bicol University Polangui Campus. From the five courses offered in 2000, it now offers fifteen courses including BS in Nursing, BS in Computer Engineering and BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
• The Polangui Community College (PCC) has four major program offerings: Associate in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Associate in Office Administration, Bachelor in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness.
• The Elite Fashion School, which offers technical and vocational courses. It is located at Barangay Centro Oriental, in front of the Land Bank of the Philippines- Polangui Branch.
• The Computer Arts and Technological (CAT) College, which was opened in 2012. It is located at the newly constructed commercial building at Barangay Ubaliw, beside the Polangui Terminal.

Secondary education

Public high schools

• The Polangui General Comprehensive High School is located in Barangay Centro Occidental, and started as Albay High School Polangui (AHSP) with Mr. Sisenando Reantaso as its first Principal (1948–1953). In 1963, President Diosdado Macapagal signed RA No. 3993 converting the AHSP into a community school, The Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS), a national secondary school patterned after the comprehensive high school in Detroit, Michigan U.S.A.
• Ponso National High School
• Matacon National High School
• Magpanambo National High School
• Itaran National High School
• La Medalla National High School
• Lanigay National High School
• Maysua High School
• Balangibang Integrated School
• Kinuartelan Integrated School

Private high schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Saint Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Colegio de Santa Monica of Polangui, Inc. at Barangay Centro Occidental

Primary education

Public elementary schools

• Polangui South Central School at Barangay Centro Oriental, along the National Highway. It is the flagship school of the Polangui South District. Its satellite schools are the following:

• Agos Elementary School

• Alomon Elementary School

• Apad Elementary School

• Balangibang Integrated School

• Cotnogan Elementary School

• Kinale Elementary School

• Lanigay Elementary School

• La Medalla Elementary School

• La Purisima Elementary School

• Magpanambo Elementary School

• Magurang Elementary School

• Matacon Elementary School

• Santicon Elementary School

• Salvacion Elementary School

• San Roque Elementary School

• Santa Teresita Elementary School

• Polangui North Central School at Barangay Centro Oriental. It is the flagship school of the Polangui North District. Its satellite schools are the following:

• Alnay Elementary School

• Balaba Elementary School

• Balinad Elementary School

• Cepres Elementary School

• Cotmon Elementary School

• Dalogo Elementary School

• Danao Elementary School

• Itaran Elementary School

• Jose S. Duran Elementary School

• Kinuartelan Integrated School

• Lidong Elementary School

• Lourdes Elementary School

• Maynaga Elementary School

• Maysua Elementary School

• Mendez Elementary School

• Napo Elementary School

• Pinagdapugan Elementary School

• Pintor Elementary School

• Ponso North Elementary School

• Ponso South Elementary School

• Santa Cruz Elementary School

• Sugcad Elementary School

• Luis Severa Matza Elementary School

Private elementary schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Saint Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud
• Polangui SDA Multigrade School at Barangay Basud
• Colegio de Santa Monica of Polangui, Inc. at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Noah’s Learning Center Inc. at Barangay Magurang

Day care and pre-school

Private Pre-schools

• Salle Learning Center at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Saint Peter's Academy at Barangay Centro Occidental
• Global Vision Excellence School at Barangay Basud
• Saint Noah's Learning Center at Barangay Magurang
• Golden Wisdom Proverbial School at Barangay Gabon

Public services

Healthcare

The present health services of the municipality are administered by 2 Municipal Health Officers, 2 Public Health Nurses, 1 Medical Technologist, 1 Dentist, and 12 Midwives.

Aside from the Municipal Health Office and Barangay Health Stations, there are 2 Private Hospitals (Isip General Hospital in Gabon and Perillo General Hospital in Magurang), and 14 clinics that provide alternative health services to the population of the municipality. Polangui is equipped with 6 ambulances- 1 in the Rural Health Unit (RHU), 2 in the municipal hall, and 3 in the health station centers in Balinad, Itaran and Matacon.

The Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Birthing Facility at RHU-Polangui specializes in maternal healthcare, along with several lying-in and birthing clinics. Polangui's BEmONC Birthing Facility is a PhilHealth-accredited institution and offers free services to cardholders.

A new medical establishment recently opened its doors- the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Diagnostic and Dialysis Center at Barangay Centro Oriental, in front of the Polangui South Central Elementary School. Polangui and Legazpi City are the only ones in Albay who have a dialysis facility.

Waste disposal

In dealing with solid waste management, the Municipality of Polangui has adopted the usual means of dumping garbage in an open-pit dumpsite. Garbage is collected from each barangay in the poblacion every Tuesday and Friday. The municipality has four garbage trucks to ensure that the garbage is collected and disposed in the waste disposal site located at Sitio Barobo, about 4 km distance from the central business district.

Fire protection

The Polangui Fire Station, Bureau of Fire Protection is located at Barangay Centro Occidental, between the Municipal Hall and the Polangui Police Station. The Polangui BFP is headed by Fire Marshal SINSP MARC ALLAN C CONSUEGRA.

Police and law enforcement

Polangui PNP is headed by PSI Edgar Azotea

The Polangui District Jail is staffed by officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

Utilities

Power

The Albay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC) Sub-Station 2 in Barangay Centro Occidental provides electricity to the majority of the town's barangays.

Water

Water supply is managed by the Polangui Waterworks Services Administration (POWASA), inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, located at Barangay Balinad. Its present service area encompasses the poblacion and some of the other barangays. The rest of the residents, most especially those in the upland and rural areas are still dependent on shallow wells, deep wells or springwater.

Burial grounds

There are 7 cemeteries in the municipality:

• Polangui Catholic Cemetery in Barangay Sugcad
• Polangui Municipal Cemetery in Barangay Sugcad
• Our Garden of Faith Memorial Park in Barangay Sugcad
• Parish Ossuary in Barangay Centro Occidental
• Parish Cemetery in Barangay Lidong
• Parish Cemetery in Barangay Matacon
• Parish Cemetery in Barangay Ponso

Government

Elected officials

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Position	Name	Party	Ex Officio Municipal Council Members
Mayor	Jesciel Richard G. Salceda
Vice Mayor	Cherilie M. Sampal
Councilors	Kristel Louise S. Pasia
Eugene L. Arive
Mark Thet N. Sabando
Bernie S. Broncano
Niño Adonis B. Rebeta
William H. Buendia, Sr.
Rizaldy B. Recierdo
Edna R. Siguenza
ABC President	Jose Niño S. Zamora II (Ubaliw)
SK Federation President	Razel Allen S. Florin (Ubaliw)
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: Legend :# A indicates that the official is elected for the first term :# A indicates that the official is re-elected to the same position

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Position	Name	Party	Ex Officio Municipal Council Members
Mayor	Raymond Adrian E. Salceda
Vice Mayor	Cherilie M. Sampal
Councilors	Kristel Louise S. Pasia
Mark Thet N. Sabando
Eugene L. Arive
Juan Miguel Ricardo S. Salceda
Noli D. Samlero
Remgildo C. Gonzales, Jr.
Jose O. Villar, Jr.
Edna R. Siguenza
ABC President	Bernie S. Broncano (Gamot)
SK Federation President	Razel Allen S. Florin (Ubaliw)
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: Legend :# A indicates that the official is elected for the first term :# A indicates that the official is re-elected to a higher position :# A indicates that the official is re-elected to the same position

Past Municipal Administrators

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Inclusive years	Capitan municipal	1750–1752	1752–1753	1753–1754	1754–1755	1755–1756	1756–1757	1757–1758	1758–1760	1760–1761	1761–1762	1762–1763	1763–1764	1764–1765	1765–1766	1766–1767	1767–1768	1768–1769	1769–1770	1770–1771	1771–1772	1772–1773	1773–1775	1775–1802	1802–1803	1803–1804	1804–1805	1805–1806	1806–1807	1807–1808	1808-1808	1809–1810	1810–1811	1811–1812	1812–1813	1813–1814	1814–1815	1815–1816	1816–1817	1817–1818	1818–1819	1819–1820	1820–1821	1821–1822	1822–1823	1823–1824	1824–1825	1825–1826	1826–1827	1827–1828	1828–1829	1829–1830	1830–1831	1831–1832	1832–1833	1833–1834	1834–1835	1835–1836	1836–1837	1837–1838	1838–1839	1839–1840	1840–1841	1841–1842	1842–1843	1843–1844	1844–1845	1845–1846	1846–1847	1847–1848	1848–1849	1849–1850	1850–1851	1851–1852	1852–1853	1853–1854	1854–1855	1855–1856	1856–1857	1857–1858	1858–1859	1859–1860	1860–1861	1861–1862	1862–1863	1863–1865	1865–1866	1866–1867	1867–1869	1869–1871	1871–1873	1873–1877	1877–1879	1879–1881	1881–1885	1885–1887	1887–1890	1890–1892	1892–1895	1895–1899	1899–1901
Domingo dela Sarsa
Diego Langcauon
Antonio Santa Maria
Diego Bananakaw
Pantaleon dela Vinbria
Laureano Pangpaguon
Manuel Pimentel
Santiago Florencio
Jose Eusebio
Narciso delos Martires
Mariano Josorio
Diego San Agustin
Francisco Pasion
Narciso delos Martires
Agustin Dayauon
Pedro Magatas
Ignacio Duran
Miguel Josorio
Pedro Pasion
Agustin Dayauon
Pedro Magatas
Santiago Damas
None
Vicente Santo Domingo
Agustin San Pascual
Antonio San Pascual
Bernabe S. Buenaventura
Tomas Eleazar
Damaso de Valencia
Agustin San Pascual
Fernando Almazan
Fernando dela Cruz
Agustin San Pascual
Francisco S. Agustin
Rosendo dela Cruz
Remegio San Agustin
Estanislao Perez
Antonio Duran
Nicolas Bibiano
Jose Duran
Estanislao Perez
Manuel San Antonio
Pablo delos Angeles
Nicolas Perez
Salvador dela Soledad
Antonio Duran
Margarito Buenaventura
Agustin San Pascual
Pascual Mariano
Jose Pasion
Antonio Marcelo
Margarito Buenaventura
Francisco S. Nicolas
Austero Tadio
Gregorio del Castillo
Manuel S. Agustin
Miguel San Mateo
Miguel Santa Isabel
Miguel Santa Ana
Martin Victoria
Manuel Acasio
Jose Torres
Margarito Buenaventura
Pedro Nolasco
Pascual Borromeo
Juan dela Cruz
Lorenzo Roque
Jose Espinas
Juan Eusebio
Felizardo Florin
Vicente dela Cruz
Camilo Mella Silva
Jose Sale Duran
Francisco Florin Padie
Antonio Sabido Abad
Vicente Perez Santanez
Juan Duran
Gregorio Imperial
Sacramento Salvo
Tranquilino Hernandez
Bartolome Sarte
Gabriel Salaber
Pedro Sadia
Pedro Sabater
Teodoro Salvo
Antonio Lluc
Anastacio Lluc
Abraham Isaac
Valeriano Sarte Duran
Pablo Santor
Policarpio Del Valle
Nicomedes Sale Duran
Austero Sapalicio
Luis Duran
Pascual Salegumba
Margarito Sadueste
Valentin Saba
Juan Sadueste
Agaton Saba
Macario Samson
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Inclusive years	Municipal president	1901–1902	1902–1904	1904–1906	1906–1908	1908–1911	1911–1913	1913–1916	1916–1919	1919–1928	1928–1931	1931–1933	1934–1935	1935–1941
Clemente Sarte (Acting Chief Executive)
Procopio Arbo
Clemente Sarte
Juan Florin
Ruperto Carreon
Juan Sarte
Rufino Tuanqui
Quirico Duran
Juan Florin
Ruperto Carreon
Gregorio Ante
Ruperto Carreon
Crisostomo Silo
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::data[format=table title="Japanese occupation (1941–1947)"]

Inclusive years	Municipal Mayor	1941–1944	1944–1947
Cipriano L. Saunar (Vice Mayor of the defunct Commonwealth government, was appointed mayor by the Japanese government)
Manuel A. Samson, Sr.
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Inclusive years	Municipal Mayor	Municipal Vice Mayor	SK Federation President	ABC President	Remarks	1947–1960	1960–1964	1964–1968	1968–1981	1981–1986	1986–1987	1987–1988	1988–1998	1998–2001	2001–2010	2010–2019	2019–2022	2022–2025	2025-2028
Jesus S. Salalima
Conrado A. Sabater
Mariano Sapalicio
Conrado A. Sabater				Conrado A. Sabater was only Presiding Officer from 1976 to 1981
Irineo T. Sales, Jr.
Romeo Gonzales	Honesto S. Borja
Honesto S. Borja				Honesto S. Borja took the place as Municipal Mayor after the death of then incumbent Mayor Romeo Gonzales.
Rafael A. Lo	Jesus S. Salceda, Sr.
Brett Joseph B. Salalima	Norberto S. Sabaybay
Jesus S. Salceda, Sr.	Brando M. Sael (2001–2004)	Shayne T. Samaniego (2002–2007)	Jose A. Zamora (2004–2007)
Cherilie M. Sampal	Jesus S. Salceda, Jr. (2010–2013)	Patricia Anne R. Magistrado (2010–2013)	William H. Buendia, Sr. (2010–2013)	Cherilie M. Sampal was the first female municipal mayor and sixth in Albay (next to Agnes P. Dycoco of Libon, Cielo Krisel L. Luistro of Tabaco City, Linda P. Gonzales of Ligao City, Imelda C. Roces and Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal of Legazpi City)
Andy A. Mariscotes	Restituto S. Fernandez, Jr. (2019–2022)	John Joseph G. Villar (2018–2023)	Raymond Adrian E. Salceda (2016–2022)
Raymond Adrian E. Salceda	Cherilie M. Sampal	Razel Allen S. Florin (2023–present)	Bernie S. Broncano (2022–2025)
Jesciel Richard G. Salceda	Cherilie M. Sampal	Razel Allen S. Florin (since 2023	Jose Niño S. Zamora II (2025–present)
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Awards and recognitions

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Year	Award	Level	Award-giving body	2021	2021	2021	2019	2019	2018	2017	2016	2014	2012
Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) Most Outstanding LGU	Provincial	Provincial Government of Albay
Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) 2nd Most Outstanding Barangay (Brgy. Maysua)	Provincial	Provincial Government of Albay
Albay for Beautification, Clean and Green Program (AFBCGP) Most Outstanding Municipal Agricultural Officer (Alfredo Mariscotes Jr.)	Provincial	Provincial Government of Albay
2019 Seal of Good Local Governance	National	Department of the Interior and Local Government
2019 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping	National	Department of the Interior and Local Government
2018 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping	National	Department of the Interior and Local Government
2017 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping	National	Department of the Interior and Local Government
Best LGU Rabies Program Implementer	National	Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry
Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Award (APRAA) Hall of Fame	National	Department of Agriculture
Most Outstanding Kadunong Award for Best Practices in Education	Provincial	Provincial Government of Albay
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Notable personalities

• Pedro R. Sabido — Former Philippine Senator, Former Philippine Ambassador to Spain and the Vatican, Former Albay 3rd District Representative (1922–1934, 1935–1939)
• Jose Ma. Clemente "Joey" S. Salceda — Albay 2nd District Representative (2016–2025), Former Albay Provincial Governor (2007–2016), Former Albay 3rd District Representative (1998–2007), Malacañang Chief of Staff (February 10, 2007 – March 29, 2007)
• Reno G. Lim — Former Albay 3rd District Representative (2007–2010)
• Dianne Elaine S. Necio — Binibining Pilipinas International 2011, Binibining Pilipinas 2010 First Runner-up, Miss Tabak 2009, Mutya ng Bicolandia
• Rodolfo "Rudy" Agapay Salalima — First Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Former Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Advisor of Globe Telecom.

Sister cities

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• Philippines General Santos - signed on May 19, 2021

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