Siquijor Province, Philippines

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Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

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List of Municipalities in the Siquijor Province within Region VII-Central Visayas in the Republic of The Philippines
Enrique Villanueva | Larena | Lazi | Maria | San Juan | Siquijor (Capital)
Cities in the Province of Siquijor: NONE

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Seal of the Province of Siquijor

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Location of Siquijor within the Philippines

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Provincial Capitol Building of Siquijor

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions. Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Lazi Convent, Siquijor

Cambugahay falls, Siquijor

Salagdoong beach, Olang, Maria, Siquijor

Paliton Beach, Siquijor

Siquijor Siquijor St Francis of Assisi Church

Province of Siquijor, Philippines The province of Siquijor is within Region VII. It has 6 Municipalities and 134 barangays.

Featured News of The Philippines

Updated: February 5, 2024

Unity and Progress: Philippine City Mayors Advocate for Collective Advancement

In a compelling call to action, the head of the Philippines’ 149-member city mayor’s association emphasized the critical need for unity to foster continued national progress, peace, and prosperity. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, serving as the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, voiced the association’s support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s vision of a harmonious country, one that maintains its trajectory of achievements in vital societal areas.

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Location of Siquijor, Philippines

• 9.2000° N, 123.5000° E - Siquijor, Coordinates

Siquijor Philippines, is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. To the northwest of Siquijor are Cebu and Negros Oriental, to the northeast is Bohol and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country both in terms of population and land area, after Camiguin and Batanes. For a time it was sub-province of Negros Oriental. Called Isla del Fuego of the “Island of Fire” by the Spanish before, Siquijor is considered by many Filipinos to be a mystical island, full of witches and other supernatural phenomena.

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History of Siquijor, Philippines

article copied verbatim from: http://www.siquijor.gov.ph/

Very little is known about Siquijor and its inhabitants before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th Century. During its occupation, however, caves in the island yielded old China wares that imply earlier encounters with Chinese traders. The original inhabitants called “Siquijodnons” came from Cebu, Bohol and other adjacent islands. The native name was “Katugasan” derived from the molave tree that covers the hills. The Spaniards, however, called it Isla de Fuego or Island of Fire because of the swarms of fireflies found in the island. Esteban Rodriguez of the Legazpi Expedition in 1565 led the first Spaniards who first landed on the island. He was captain of a small party that left Legazpi’s camp in Bohol to explore the nearby islands that are now known as Pamilacan, Siquijor and Negros.

Founded in 1783 under the administration of secular clergymen, Siquijor became the first municipality as well as the first parish to be established on the island under the Cebu Diocese. Administratively, however, Siquijor was under the Bohol province. The first Augustinian Recollect priest, Father Vicente Garcia arrived in Siquijor in 1794 who was later followed by other priests of the same order and founded the parishes of Larena (initially called Can-oan), Lazi (formerly Tigbawan), San Juan (Makalipay), and Maria (Cang-meniao). With the exception of Enrique Villanueva, all of the other five municipalities had been established as parishes by 1877. In 1854, Siquijor was constituted as a politico-militar province with Bohol by royal decree. On January 19, 1892, the island was joined to the province of Negros Oriental through Decree of Union by Governor General Weyler, and became sub-province of Negros Oriental under Lieutenant Governor James Fugate in 1901.

In 1971, Siquijor became an independent province by virtue of Republic Act No. 6398. The capital was officially transferred from Larena to Siquijor in 1972 through a plebiscite held on November 8, 1971 and confirmed through Proclamation No. 1075.

People of Siquijor, Philippines

• Population of SIQUIJOR, REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS) as of 2020 census: 103,395
• For 2015 Siquijor Population = 95,984
  • For 2010 Siquijor Population = 91,066
• Total Registered Voters as of 2010: 52,658

Elected Government Officials of Siquijor, Philippines

Elected officials of Siquijor for the term of 2019-2022

• Provincial Governor: Zaldy "JECOY" Samson Villa (PDPLBN) 41,155
• Provincial Vice-Governor: Mei Ling Quezon (NPC) 29,230
• House Representative of Siquijor: VILLA, JEC-JEC (NPC) 26,840
• First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. OLPOC, CYRUS (PDPLBN) 15,042
2. LINGCAY, LEONARDO (PDPLBN) 14,659
3. HONRUBIA, DAR LYNN (PDPLBN) 12,298

• Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. TUMALA, DINDO (PDPLBN) 14,636
2. MONTE, NONO (PDPLBN) 11,309
3. FUA, ORVILLE (IND) 10,348

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Elected officials of Siquijor for the term of 2016-2019

• Provincial Governor: Zaldy Samson Villa
• Provincial Vice-Governor: Mei Ling Quezon
• House Representative of Siquijor: Ramon Vicente Antonio Rocamora
• First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. Cyrus Olpoc
2. Leonardo Lingcay
3. Dar Lynn Honrubia

• Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. Dindo Tumala
2. Noel Monte
3. Jaime Valesco

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Elected officials of Siquijor for the term of 2013-2016

• Provincial Governor Villa, Zaldy Samson
• Provincial Vice-Governor Avanzado, Fernando Veloso
• House Representative of Siquijor: Congressman PERNES, JOSE JAY SAMSON, JAY - LIBERAL PARTY
• First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. Olpoc, Cyrus Selim
2. Lucero, Clare Bulahan
3. Honrubia, Dar Lynn Ates

• Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):

1. Padayhag, Rebecca Bolodo
2. Quimno, Edwin Maata
3. Bonachita, Leonido Ancis

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Elected officials of Siquijor for the term of 2010-2013

• Provincial Governor of Siquijor: Orlando Anoos Fua Jr.
• Provincial Vice-Governor of Siquijor: Andre Jesu Espinosa Cortes
• House Representative of Siquijor: Congressman Orlando Bongcawel Fua
• Provincial Board Members:
  1. Joan Antonette Redulla Albito
  2. Arthur Mah Chan
  3. Arturo Pabotaya Pacatang
  4. Leonardo Balungag Acain
  5. Freddie Duhaylungsod Calibo
  6. Orville Ano-Os Fua

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Elected officials of Siquijor for the term of 2007-2010

• Governor of Siquijor for the term of 2007-2010
• Member(s) of the House of Representatives of Samar for the term of 2007-2010

Barangays Elected Officials of Siquijor

• Barangays Elected Officials of Siquijor for the term of 2010 - 2013

Businesses in Siquijor, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

• DOST - Website
• UPLiFT stands for Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training. - Website
• DSWD Pro-poor and Livelihood Programs - Website

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Take a picture of your Business (from a Sari-Sari Store to a Mega Mall). Upload that picture here in zamboanga.com and that picture can immediately be your business webpage. It is that easy. Here are two examples of how a picture becomes the webpage of the business: FHM Garden Grill and Catering and ABC Shopping Center

• Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.

Possible Businesses

• Auto, Trucks, Motorcycle and Bicycle dealers
• Banks, Lending Firms, Pawnshops, and Financial Institutions
• Clinics, Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals
• Pharmacies, Drug Stores, Agri-Vets
• Convenient Stores, Hardware and Supplies, General Stores, Sari-Sari Stores, Internet-Cafes
• Department Stores and Appliance Stores
• Supermarket, wet market, Fish Markets
• Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses, Boarding houses and Resorts
• Repair Shops: Shoe repair, Cellphone, Bikes (bicycles), motorcycles etc...
• Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops, and Bakeries (Bakeshops)
• Salons, Spas, Beauty Shops and Barber Shops
• Gas Stations, Water Stations, Propane Stations

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Siquijor, Philippines

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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Siquijor, Philippines

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

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• FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
  Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.

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• List the Catholic churches and chapels in Siquijor here.
• List the Methodist churches in Siquijor here.
• List the Iglesia Ni Cristo churches in Siquijor here.
• List the Seventh-day Adventist churches in Siquijor here.
• List the Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints (Mormons) churches in Siquijor here.
• List the Presbyterian churches in Siquijor here.
• List the Baptist churches in Siquijor here.

Schools in Siquijor, Philippines

• Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

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Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

• List of schools: >>> click

PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.

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The name of your school in Siquijor can be listed here. You can list it like this:

• Name of School. Private or Public. It can be an elementary school, high school, college.
  • Address of your school
  • Telephone Number
  • Principal of the school

You can also create a webpage for your school. We can help you.

Economy of Siquijor, Philippines

• If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Siquijor you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Siquijor, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.

Jobs in Siquijor Philippines

If you have a job available and that job is within the Province of Siquijor, Philippines, you may post it here.
Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number..
Post expiration of Job Application. Go ahead and Click HERE to Insert your job offer in the "Siquijor Philippines, Jobs" page.

Natural Resources of Siquijor, Philippines

Protect the environment

• Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

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• Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

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• Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

• Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
• +63-2-929-6626
• osec@denr.gov.ph

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• Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

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• Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Siquijor, Philippines

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• Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.
• Post the Siquijor landmarks here.

Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Siquijor, Philippines

In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.

The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.

Siquijor Zip Codes

Source: Philippine Postal Corporation

• This table is Sortable by City/Municipality or by ZipCode

Click on Icon to Sort ZipCode	Click on Icon to Sort City/Municipality	Province
6225	Siquijor	Siquijor
6226	Larena	Siquijor
6227	San Juan	Siquijor
6228	Lazi	Siquijor
6229	Maria	Siquijor
6230	Enrique Villanueva	Siquijor

Siquijor, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.

• ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
• CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
• Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

The oldest living man or woman in Siquijor, Philippines

Do you know who the oldest living man or woman is in Siquijor? Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Siquijor. We will then post your entry in the Oldest Living Man or Woman in the Philippines page.

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