Dinalupihan, Bataan
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| Dinalupihan Balen ning Dinalupihan Bayan ng Dinalupihan |
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | |
| Province | Bataan | |
| District | 1st District | |
| Founded | 1865 | |
| Barangays | 47 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Gila Garcia(NUP) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Dr. Renato Matawaran (AKSYON) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 92.52 km2 (35.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 97,275 | |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2110 | |
| Dialing code | 47 | |
| Income class | 1st class | |
| Website | dinalupihanbataan |
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Dinalupihan (Kapampangan: Balen ning Dinalupihan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dinalupihan; Ilocano: "Ili ti Dinalupihan") is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is the only land-locked municipality of the province. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 97,275 people.[3] It has a total land area of 9,252.73 hectares representing 6.69% of the total land area of Bataan.
Dinalupihan is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 5.
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Etymology
"Dinalupijan" came from the festival rights of "Aeta" pygmies. To commemorate their idol "Indianalo", the goddess of hunting and bountiful harvest."Indianalo" was paired with the Sanskrit word "jann", meaning paradise. "Indianalopijann" was the name given to the land that the "Aetas" received from their goddess which translates to Indianalo's paradise.[4] As time progresses, the name "Indianalopijann" turned into "Dinalupihan".
The name "Dinalupihan" also means "empty lands", coming from the Spanish terms din, a, and lupia. It referred to the fact that it failed to produce little revenue while it was an estate of the Archdiocese of Manila during the second half of the 18th century.[5]
Municipal government and politics
Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[6][7] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds 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 hold office at the Municipal Town 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.
Dinalupihan, Bataan's incumbent Mayor is Gila Garcia (NUP) and the Vice Mayor is Dr. Renato Matawaran (AKSYON).
Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Hon. Ricardo De Ausen, Hon. Martin Tongol Jr., Hon. Danny Dela Cruz, Hon. Rolly Buniag, Hon. Amy Sandoval, Hon. Zaldy Torno, Hon. Maning Inza Cruz, Hon. Arnold Soriano, ABC Armando Buniag and SK Ernest Estanislao.[8]
Barangays
Dinalupihan is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.
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Demographics
| Population census of Dinalupihan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 58,172 | — |
| 1995 | 65,159 | +2.15% |
| 2000 | 76,145 | +3.40% |
| 2007 | 92,289 | +2.69% |
| 2010 | 97,275 | +1.93% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Notable people
- Gary David - PBA multi-awarded player
- Chito Jaime - PBA player
- Jackie Rice - Filipina actress who won the title of Ultimate Female Survivor on the third season of Startstruck.
- Felicito Payumo - Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority from 1998-2004.
Attractions
Dinalupihan's interesting points, landmarks and festivals, are:
- Battle of Bataan, Layac Junction marker
- WWII First Line of Defense Memorial (Battle of Bataan - Battle of Layac Junction, January 6, 1942)
- 38th Infantry Division (United States) marker, Layac Junction
- Roosevelt Protected Landscape, also known as Roosevelt Park, is the location shooting of Enchanted Garden
- Town Hall
- Bataan Peninsula State University, Dinalupihan campus
- Bataan Peninsula Medical Center
- 1960 Saint John Academy
- Glorrieta, open auditorium, grandstand, Park and Plaza
- Dinalupihan Civic Center
- Memorial, Monument of Dinalupihan heroes (Marcela Rodriguez)
- Heaven's Garden Memorial Park
- Dinalupihan Memorial Park
- Mt. Malasimbo - Barangay Pita
- Tubig Festival, June 24
- La Vercons Bakeshop, San Ramon, Dinalupihan
- Sweet Momc's Cake - General Luna St.
- Boom's Cold Brew Coffee - Poblacion, Dinalupihan
St. John the Baptist Parish Church
St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Poblacion, Dinalupihan) belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[9] (Dioecesis Balangensis) Suffragan of San Fernando, Pampanga Created: March 17, 1975. Canonically Erected: November 7, 1975. Comprises the whole civil province of Bataan. Titular: St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, April 28. Bishop Most Reverend Ruperto Cruz Santos, DD).[10][11][12]
Its Feast day is June 24. It is under the Vicariate of St. Peter of Verona I - Vicariate of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice. Its Parish Priest is Fr. Rene de Leon and assisted by Father Froilan Miguel and Fr. Josue V. Enero, under Parochial Vicar, Fr. Edgardo S. Sigua[11][13] The Catholic population is about 25,438.[14]
John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels and the Qur'an. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River.[14] Some scholars maintain that he was influenced by the semi-ascetic Essenes, who expected an apocalypse and practiced rituals corresponding strongly with baptism,[15] although there is no direct evidence to substantiate this. John is regarded as a prophet in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith,[18] and Mandaeism.
Gallery
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Welcome arch of Dinalupihan Park and Plaza
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WWII First Line of Defense Memorial (Battle of Bataan - Battle of Layac Junction, January 6, 1942)
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Roosevelt Park is the location shooting of Enchanted Garden
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Bataan Peninsula Medical Center
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Dinalupihan Civic Center
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Elementary School
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Layac Junction
References
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- ↑ The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library
- ↑ Key Officials
- ↑ ParishesV1
- ↑ http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-balanga/
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Parishes
- ↑ Department of Tourism - The Philippines Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist
- ↑ List of Catholic Dioceses in Asia | Asian Catholic Directory | Ucanews
- ↑ Diocese of Balanga
External links
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- Website of Dinalupihan
- Dinalupihan Bataan General Information
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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