Samal, Bataan
Municipality in Bataan, Philippines
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| leader_name | Alexander C. Acuzar |
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| 5 | Kathrina A. Saldaña |
| 6 | Dylan M. House |
| 7 | Evangeline G. Buensuceso |
| 8 | Edgardo I. De Leon |
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Samal, officially the Municipality of Samal (), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Etymology
Samal originated from samel, a covering attached to a banca to protect the passengers from the sun and rain, made of nipa leaves and woven together.
History
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Philippine_Island_-Luzon_Island-NARA-_68157029.jpg" caption="Aerial view of Samal, circa 1940s"] ::
Saint Catherine of Sienna became the patron of Samal when it was founded as a municipality on April 20, 1641.
"Sea gypsies" of Mindanao settlers ("Badjaos" who resided for many years in Maubac, Lambayung, Tanjung, Pata, Tapul, Lugus, Bangos, Pagasinan, Parang, Maimbung, Karugdung and Talipaw, Mindanao) migrated to Luzon in the early 14th century and settled in Bataan. In Samal, they propagated the pearl and capiz culture.
Samal was the second town founded by the Dominican friars in Bataan and is composed of four barrios: Calaguiman, Santa Lucia, Poblacion and Lalawigan.
Geography
Samal is located in the eastern part of Bataan Peninsula, bordering Abucay to the south, Orani to the north and northwest, Morong to the west, and Manila Bay to the east. It is 11 km from Balanga and 113 km from Manila.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 56.30 km2 constituting of the 1,372.98 km2 total area of Bataan.
Climate
| location = Samal, Bataan | width = auto | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 31 | Jan low C = 19 | Feb high C = 32 | Feb low C = 19 | Mar high C = 34 | Mar low C = 20 | Apr high C = 35 | Apr low C = 23 | May high C = 33 | May low C = 25 | Jun high C = 31 | Jun low C = 25 | Jul high C = 29 | Jul low C = 24 | Aug high C = 29 | Aug low C = 25 | Sep high C = 29 | Sep low C = 25 | Oct high C = 29 | Oct low C = 24 | Nov high C = 30 | Nov low C = 23 | Dec high C = 31 | Dec low C = 20 | Jan precipitation mm = 7 | Feb precipitation mm = 8 | Mar precipitation mm = 14 | Apr precipitation mm = 26 | May precipitation mm = 127 | Jun precipitation mm = 210 | Jul precipitation mm = 263 | Aug precipitation mm = 272 | Sep precipitation mm = 218 | Oct precipitation mm = 114 | Nov precipitation mm = 46 | Dec precipitation mm = 21 | Jan rain days = 4.0 | Feb rain days = 4.0 | Mar rain days = 6.9 | Apr rain days = 11.2 | May rain days = 21.0 | Jun rain days = 24.5 | Jul rain days = 27.4 | Aug rain days = 26.9 | Sep rain days = 25.9 | Oct rain days = 21.9 | Nov rain days = 13.4 | Dec rain days = 6.3 | source 1 = Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/samal_philippines_1690664 | title = Samal: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | accessdate = 26 April 2020 }} | date = 26 April 2020
Barangays
Samal is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Samal had a population of 40,843 people. The population density was {{sigfig|40,843/56.30|2}} PD/km2.
Economy
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/SamalBataanjf3568_13.JPG" caption="Bamboo structures of the ponds"] ::
Composed largely of uplands and hills with some lowlands and plains, Samal's main produce are palay, corn, vegetable, fruits, root crops, coffee and cut flowers, including livestock, poultry and aquatic resources such as shellfish, crabs, prawns, shrimps and different species of fish.
Joaquin Ma. Joson of Bataan established the first ice plant. Wooden shoe (bakya) making, and pulp mills (Bataan Pulp and Paper Mills, Inc. in the scenic slope of Mount Natib) are some of the industries of the natives. It also manufactures banana chips and arrow root flour through native processes, then made into cookies called araro as pasalubong. Samal is also rich is marine aquatic resources and highly productive farmlands.
Garments manufacturing in Samal is engaged in by five (5) firms already engaged in exports.
In the Town Hall of Samal and along the streets, Capiz shells are displayed to show that the town residents manufacture this commodity.
Government
Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
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Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines", the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Elected officials
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(2022-2025)"]
| Position | Name of official | District Representative (1st Legislative District, Bataan) | Municipal Mayor | Municipal Vice Mayor | Municipal Councilors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine B. Roman | |||||
| Alexander Carpio Acuzar | |||||
| Ronald Medina Ortiguerra | |||||
| Marjun Q. Bantay | |||||
| Lolito S. Llanda | |||||
| Erval V. Flores | |||||
| Kathrina A. Saldaña | |||||
| Dylan M. House | |||||
| Evangeline G. Buensuceso | |||||
| Edgardo I. De Leon | |||||
| Jaime M. Manguiat | |||||
| :: |
Samal's elected officials are - Mayor Alexander Carpio Acuzar (Liberal) and Vice Mayor Ronald Medina Ortiguerra (Liberal).
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Marjun Q. Bantay, Lolito S. Llanda, Erval V. Flores, Kathrina A. Saldaña, Dylan M. House, Evangeline G. Buensuceso, Edgardo I. De Leon and Jaime M. Manguiat. They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.
The 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Orani-Samal MCTC Judge Ma. Cristina J. Mendoza-Pizzaro holds office in her sala located at the second floor of the MTC building at the back of the Orani Town hall.
Tourism
Samal's attractions, events and historical landmarks include:
- Senakulo sa Calaguiman during Holy Week
- Samal Town Hall of and Samal Square
- Samel Festival
- Pilis Falls
- Samal Capiz Shell industry
- Fishponds, mangrove, mussels and seafoods in Samal Bay
- Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church
Education
The Samal 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
- Adamson Elementary School
- Asuncion Consunji Memorial Elementary School
- Calaguiman Elementary School
- F.C. Del Rosario Elementary School
- Gugo Elementary School
- Lalawigan Elementary School
- New Christian Church School
- Palili Elementary School
- Saint Catherine of Siena Academy of Samal
- Samal Ecumenical Learning Center
- Samal North Elementary School
- Samal South Elementary School
- Sapa Elementary School
- Trinity United Methodist School
Secondary schools
- Samal National High School
- Samal National High School - Annex
Gallery
File:Samal,Bataanjf3547 04.JPG|Jose Rizal Samal Park and Plaza SamalBataanjf3473 07.JPG|Post office, rear facade of Town hall File:Samal,Bataanjf3558 01.JPG|Public market File:SamalBataanjf3466 06.JPG|Capiz shells street lights surround downtown File:Samal,Bataanjf3558 05.JPG|Banca transportation
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- "Official Website of the Municipality of Samal Province of Bataan - MUNICIPAL PROFILE".
- "the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines".
- "The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library".
- "Municipality of Samal".
- (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".
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