HISTORY OF

HERMOSA TOWN
PRE-SPANISH ERA
 Before the Spanish came to town, Hermosa was called Mabuyan, derived from a variety of rattan that
grew abundantly along the banks of the Almacen river. The town was also called Babuyan because of the
many wild pigs that roamed around.
 The town of Hermosa was established on May 8, 1756 with St. Peter de Verona as patron saint.”Pueblo del
San Pedro Martir” It used to be part of Orani until the Dominican Order made Hermosa an independent
missionary center during the British invasion of Manila.
 On the same year, Hermosa officially became a town with the approval of Governor Manuel de Arandia.
In 1762, the Dominicans retreated to Bataan in order to escape the British and they decided to make
Hermosa their provincial headquarters in Bataan.
 Six years later, the name was changed to “Llana Hermosa” which means “a beautiful plain of white
flowers”.
 Doña Ursula Santos Tantiangco played an important role during this time. She was dubbed as the Tandang
Sora of Hermosa. Apong Sula, as she was called, invited the rebels in her house for food and shelter.
 BARANGAY- IS THE BASIC TERRITORIAL AND POLITICAL UNIT IN
THE PHILIPPINES, FROM THE ORIGINAL WORD WHICH MEANT THE
BOAT USED BY THE EARLY SETTLERS IN OUR COUNTRY, AND LATER
USED TO REFER TO ANY ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY.

 HERMOSA has 23 recognized barangays which are categorized into the following:

1. Town proper barangays- A. Rivera, Burgod-Soliman, Daungan, San-Pedro and Santo-Cristo.

2. Periphery Barangays- Almacen, Balsik, Mabuco, Pulo, Saba, Sumalo.
3. Lowland-Upland Barangays- Cataning, Culis, Mambog, Mandama, Palihan and Pandatung.
4. Target Areas- Bacong, Bamban, Mabiga and Maite
5. Religious Community- Sacrifice Valley; and
6. Indigenous Community- Tipo
 BARANGAY PROFILE
PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
2015[3] 2010[5]
030805025 Sacrifice Valley 1.9% 1,248 1,183 ▴ 1.02% A. Rivera (
030805001
Poblacion)
2.5% 1,675 1,663 ▴ 0.14%
Judge Roman Cruz
030805024 5.8% 3,816 3,072 ▴ 4.22%
Sr. (Mandama) 030805002 Almacen 3.3% 2,175 1,939 ▴ 2.21%
030805023 Tipo 8.3% 5,465 4,430 ▴ 4.08%
030805003 Bacong 4.3% 2,828 2,547 ▴ 2.01%
030805021 Sumalo 2.9% 1,923 1,529 ▴ 4.46%
030805004 Balsic 10.0% 6,594 5,704 ▴ 2.80%
Santo Cristo
030805020
(Poblacion)
1.4% 896 897 ▾ −0.02% 030805005 Bamban 3.6% 2,379 2,157 ▴ 1.88%

San Pedro Burgos‑Soliman

030805019
(Poblacion)
3.5% 2,318 1,950 ▴ 3.35% 030805006
(Poblacion)
0.8% 556 493 ▴ 2.32%

Cataning
030805017 Saba 2.8% 1,875 1,737 ▴ 1.47% 030805007
(Poblacion)
4.6% 3,018 2,656 ▴ 2.46%

030805016 Pulo 0.9% 579 365 ▴ 9.18% 030805008 Culis 13.1% 8,610 7,216 ▴ 3.42%
030805015 Pandatung 3.1% 2,048 1,713 ▴ 3.46% Daungan
030805009
(Poblacion)
1.5% 962 905 ▴ 1.17%
030805014 Palihan 9.3% 6,129 5,621 ▴ 1.66%

Mambog ‑
030805010 Mabiga 4.4% 2,902 2,144 ▴ 5.93%
030805013 4.4% 2,922 2,585 ▴ 2.36%
Mandama 030805011 Mabuco 4.9% 3,238 2,943 ▴ 1.84%
030805012 Maite 2.6% 1,706 1,548 ▴ 1.87% 030805012 Maite 2.6% 1,706 1,548 ▴ 1.87%
030805011 Mabuco 4.9% 3,238 2,943 ▴ 1.84% Mambog ‑
030805013
Mandama
4.4% 2,922 2,585 ▴ 2.36%
030805010 Mabiga 4.4% 2,902 2,144 ▴ 5.93%

Daungan
030805014 Palihan 9.3% 6,129 5,621 ▴ 1.66%
030805009 1.5% 962 905 ▴ 1.17%
(Poblacion) 030805015 Pandatung 3.1% 2,048 1,713 ▴ 3.46%
030805008 Culis 13.1% 8,610 7,216 ▴ 3.42%
030805016 Pulo 0.9% 579 365 ▴ 9.18%
Cataning
030805007
(Poblacion)
4.6% 3,018 2,656 ▴ 2.46% 030805017 Saba 2.8% 1,875 1,737 ▴ 1.47%

Burgos‑Soliman San Pedro

030805006
(Poblacion)
0.8% 556 493 ▴ 2.32% 030805019
(Poblacion)
3.5% 2,318 1,950 ▴ 3.35%

Santo Cristo
030805005 Bamban 3.6% 2,379 2,157 ▴ 1.88% 030805020
(Poblacion)
1.4% 896 897 ▾ −0.02%

030805004 Balsic 10.0% 6,594 5,704 ▴ 2.80%

030805021 Sumalo 2.9% 1,923 1,529 ▴ 4.46%
030805003 Bacong 4.3% 2,828 2,547 ▴ 2.01%
030805023 Tipo 8.3% 5,465 4,430 ▴ 4.08%
030805002 Almacen 3.3% 2,175 1,939 ▴ 2.21% Judge Roman Cruz
030805024
Sr. (Mandama)
5.8% 3,816 3,072 ▴ 4.22%
A. Rivera (
030805001 2.5% 1,675 1,663 ▴ 0.14%
Poblacion) 030805025 Sacrifice Valley 1.9% 1,248 1,183 ▴ 1.02%
THE ORIGINS OF BARANGAY
IN HERMOSA
A.RIVERA-

 The town proper barangays of Hermosa, It was named in honor of ARSENIA RIVERA who donated part of the Rivera
property known as Hacienda Rivera to the settlers of the area.

ALMACEN-

 derived its name from the Spanish word “almacen” which means “warehouse or storehouse. "The oldest barangay in
Hermosa, acknowledged as the busiest section in Hermosa as a center of business in Bataan.
 BACONG-

 is bounded to the North by Barangay Saguing Dinalupihan,Barangay Sumalo to the South, Palihan,
Pandatung, Culis to the East and Bamban to the West.

BALSIK -

 was established in June 1920 is a periphery barangay of Hermosa,which covers big hectares of agricultural
land,light industrial and mam made fishpond,that host the National Grid Corporation’s Luzon Grid sub-station
since 1957.It is accessible via the Olongapo-Gapan road and the Balsik-Saba,Daangbago-Balsik,Balsik-Saba
and the Balsik Perper Bridges connect to other barangays.
 BAMBAN-

 Is both lowland and upland barangay, that was classified recently as a World Bank Department of Agrarian reform target area,
one of the four more fortunate barangays in Hermosa to receive DAR assistance. A 462.14 hectares which has a total
population of 2,016 as 2007.Mostly reside here are farmers. The rest of the people have diverse occupations and a wide range of skills.

BURGOS-SOLIMAN

 As the center of Hermosa being located as the seat of municipal government. Its derived its name from the titles of the connecting streets
located in the area,namely Fr.Burgos Street and Rajah Soliman Street, it covers 4.48 hectares the smallest in the municipality. It was
recognized as a regular barrio in 1930.
 CATANING-

 Is a lowland barangay bounded to the north by barangay Pulo,to the south by San pedro,Santo cristo to the east and
Mambog to the west, it has area of 300 hectares of population of 1,895 recognized as a regular barrio in 1930.
Sugar used to be the major agricultural crop here starting the late 1930s. It was replaced by rice and vegetables
after the war.

CULIS-

 is one of the newest centers of economic activity in Hermosa, with the opening of the Cyber city an environment-
friendly business and industrial park, the barangay has a land area of 253.11 hectares that has 6,219 in
2007.Majority of the residents here has technical skills and knowledge in different fields, in banking, trading, food
services and even restaurant.
 DAUNGAN-

 is a town proper barangay located north of the Hermosa river. It is bounded by Pulo to the north,A.Rivera to the south Almacen
to the east,and sto Cristo to the west. It has a land area of 44.69 hectares and a population of 936 in 2007.The most significant
natural resources of Daungan is the hermosa river.

JRC MANDAMA-

 it is the smallest among the lowland-upland barangays in Hermosa. It has only 172.53 hectares of agricultural land. It is
accessible via the Bataan National Road and Roman Expressway. It has the population of 2,942 as of 2007.
 MABIGA-

 is the biggest barangay in Hermosa in terms of land area about3,551.51 hectares. It is generally a lowland area with a couple of
water tributaries, It’s forest is a rich source of rattan and bamboo. It was initially called “Malinta” , Later it was named after a
plant big leaves similar tuber (gabi).

MABUCO-

 Is a periphery barangay located at the southernmost part of Hermosa. It shares boundaries with Burgos-Soliman to the North,
Talimundoc (Orani) . It has a total land area of 382.25 hectares. That has a population of 1,833 since 2007. Children go to
Hermosa Elementary school and the high school student go to Catholic school which is very nearer to the Barangay.
 MAITE-

 Is the barangay sandwiched between Mabiga and Bamban. It is bounded to the North by San Benito, and by Mabiga to the South. Its land area
measures 308.12 hectares. The population is 1,183 as of 2007.Despite the distance from Hermosa town proper, almost 75 percent of the
households have electricity supply and safe water for drinking.

MAMBOG-

 Is a lowland-upland barangay that can be reached through Bataan National Road and the Roman Expressway. It
has total land area of 358.71that has population of 2,144 in 2007. with regards to educational facilities it has a day
care and elementary, and the students in secondary go to Hermosa national high school.
  PALIHAN-

 was initially recognized as barrio on January 16,1965 which reverted as barrio in Culis. It was re-established in
1940,thru Mayor of Hermosa,Mayor Estanislao. It was named Palihan was name as such because it was said to
be the place when Filipino revolutionaries manufactured locally-made cannons(lantaka) and revolvers during the
Spanish Era. The land area of 509.69 hectares bounded in Layac and Dinalupihan with a population 4,883 as of
2007.

PANDATUNG-

 The barangay is an upland-lowland community with a land area of 452.96 hectares which has population 1,662
with residents of 1,662. And recognized as a barangay on Dec.21, 1985.
  PULO-

 Recognized as a barangay in the 1950s, during the administration of Mayor Estanislao Ramos. It has total land area of 212.89 hectares,the
barangay is accessible to the town proper via a two-kilometer Sto.Cristo-Almacen concrete barangay road and the Cataning barangay road.
Pulo’s soil type is best for farming. Hence most of the residents are farmers and Man-made fishponds are also visible in the area .

SABA-

 has a land area of 714.60 hectares, Saba lies along the southern boundary of Pampanga just like Balsik and Almacen. As of 2007, there were
1,559 residents in Saba with diverse occupation and a wide range of skills . The Post Harvest Research Facility and extension in Manila,that
has a budgeted cost of P18 million.
 SACRIFICE VALLEY-

 Is Hermosa’s religious community it being the seat of the Apostolic Catholic church (formerly known as the first International Sacrifice Valley
Kilusang Katoliko) founded by “apong Viring” or the Late Ma. Virginia Leonzon..The community was recognized as a regular barangay during
the administration of Mayor Jesus Vitug. Has a land area od 654 hectares privately owned during that time by Teruel-Lengzon family,and
residents of 1,141 as of 2007.

SAN PEDRO-

 Town proper barangay in Hermosa. It plays host to the St Peter of Verona Church, that has a land area of 47.17 hectares and s population of
2,201 as of 2007. The 4th smallest barangay in Hermosa. Many residents are employed at the Municipal Ofiice and other business establishment.
A place that is accessible for all types of vehicles,buses,jeepneys and tricycles. San pedro is a well-known biggest producer of Hermosa
product,”balut” and salted eggs.
 STO CRISTO-

 Is a town proper barangay ,formerly part of Poblacion and formally recognized as a regular barangay in 1930s. It has a land area of 15 hectares
only that has 819 constituents residing in some 170 houses. The connecting bridge reaches the other barangay town proper.

SUMALO-

 Is a periphery barangay located at the southern boundaries of Pandatung ang Mambog, and Sumalo boundary to Sibul barangay in Orani. It has
a land area of 1,609 hectares established as a regular barangay in 1956 used to be part of “hacienda sumalo” an old cattle ranch in 1954. The
municipal government requested Pres. Ramon Magsaysay to purchase the ranch and subdivide it and resell it to the residents. A 1,423 residents
as of 2007.
 TIPO-

Is the westernmost barangay of Hermosa. It shares boundaries with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority(SBMA). Tipo is more proximate to SBMA
than to Hermosa town proper. It is accessible via the Olongapo-Gapan road. Tipo recognized as a regular barangay in 1965. It is an upland
community with a land area if 1,8717.17 hectares and has a population of 4,982 as of 2007. The mountain of Tipo has lush vegetation that has
withstand deforestation due to the people’s consciousness for environmental protection.
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 Thank you …

JENETTE M. CANDELARIO
Head Teacher III- AP
(Hermosa National High School)