Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
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| Coordinates: 18°20′N 120°37′E / 18.33°N 120.62°ECoordinates: 18°20′N 120°37′E / 18.33°N 120.62°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | |
| Province | Ilocos Norte | |
| District | 1st District | |
| Barangays | 33 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Felix Dancel Aguinaldo Jr. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 210.54 km2 (81.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 28,980 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2917 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 | |
| Income class | 3rd class; rural | |
| Website | www |
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Pasuquin is a third class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,980 people.
Pasuquin is a farming and fishing area. As of the mid-1990s, the principal local crops were rice, for home consumption, and garlic, much of which is exported to Taiwan.
Pasuquin is noted for its colorful culture and rich history. During the Spanish regime, the gobernadorcillos came mostly from de Lunas family. With the birth of the Philippines Republic came the dominance of the Aguinaldos in its political component to the birth of budding public servants, artists, and civil advocates.
Pasuquin is also well known for its famous beach named Sexy Beach. The sand is a fine and the ocean water is always warm.
Pasuquin is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
Estancia: (Summer Capital of Pasuquin. Known for the locals for its scenic Sexy Beach and its refreshing halo halo <shakes>, and pork barbecue available just at the National Road)
Naglicuan: (Botanical Garden of Pasuquin. From the simple sampaguita to the high breed euphorbia & orchids, Naglicuan has evolved from a simple agricultural barangay to a profit-oriented plant breeding and propagation community). Nagsanga
Ngabangab: (Home of the back 2 back champion basketball 2007-2008)
Poblacion 1: It is the central part of the municipality(Houses the Municipal Hall, the ABC Hall, the Rural Health Unit, the Pasuquin Central Elementary School both East & West Campuses, the Arch of Liberty, Seventh-day Adventist Churches, the Roman Catholic, and the Church of Our Saviour, and the rests of the town plaza. It is also where the Saint James Academy is located. Produced Dr. Felix Aguinaldo Sr. (†) as Municipal Mayor, having the longest term in the history of the town, his son Present Town Mayor Oscar D. Aguinaldo, and his grandsons Oscar Ryan Aguinaldo first elected SK chairman and Ex-Officio member of the Municipal Council of Pasuquin and Bheng Aguinaldo (†) who was elected as the youngest Barangay Chairman in Pasuquin, but died in a car accident before taking his oath of office, Maj. Severo Domingo, Former Municipal Board Member and his betterhalf Dr. Carmen Domingo (†), Former President of the Senior Citizen, and their son Dr. Polly Domingo, among others).
Poblacion 2 (Most Outstanding Barangay 2004-2005. Known for its over a decade "Rambac ti Daya". Among its proud sons are Don Basilio Aguinaldo (†), first ever Presidente del Barrio <Municipal Mayor Equivalent> of Pasuquin, his great grandson Leonel Paet Aguinaldo, the youngest ever Barangay Councilman-Elect in the history of the 33 Barangays composing the town, Felix Josue (†), former OIC-Mayor, Felix "Peter" Aguinaldo Jr., Former Barangay Chairman and a Present Member of the Municipal Board, Dr. Alfredo Regidor Jr., Former Vice Mayor & Present Member of the Municipal Board, Ret. US Navy Martin Doctor and his better half Ms. Leticia Caldito-Doctor, Former SB Members; Dr. Rolando Dumlao, Municipal Health Officer, and his father Herminio Dumlao, former Barangay Chairman, Elpidio Ratuita, DILG Provincial Director, Dir. Thelma Dumlao-del Castillo, CHED Central Office OPPRI Chief, Dr. Elizabeth Arquillo, Dr. Tito Jaramillo, Former Municipal Board Member; Dr. Anderson Lazo, Engrs. Venson & Victor Salud, Engr. Allan Miguel, Engr. Neil Ratuita, the three Lady Barangay Chairpersons Isabel Dumalag, Ethelene Valdez-Aguinaldo, and Elnora Dalida-Caldito Rev. Jonathan Salud, among others. Also known for its Sentinella Hills, Nagrebcan & Magararay Rice Fields, and the existence of the Oldest Church in the town, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. It is also where the Ilocos Norte Agricultural College, and the Town's Commercial Center are located).
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