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==Geography of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

Banna (Espiritu) Land Area (as of 2007, in hectares)= 9,273

==Location of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

*Banna (Espiritu) is in the [[Ilocos Norte_Province%2C_Philippines|Ilocos Norte]] province.

==History of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

The town is formerly known as Espirtu, Ilocos Norte. The name changed to Banna (Espiritu) under Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No. 120-95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.

THE TOWN FATHERS OF BANNA (ESPIRITU)

HISTORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANNA (ESPIRITU)

BANNA (ESPIRITU) was established from a portion of the land east of the Magalis River formerly of Dingras and west of the river from Batac, bounded in the north by the town of Marcos, west by Batac, part in the south by Pinili, east and southeast by Nueva Era, composed of twenty (20) barangays, the first four (4) of which comprise the Poblacion.

Nestled among the hills and mountains in the southeastern part of the Province of Ilocos Norte is the small and peaceful town of Banna, a fifth class municipality of about sixteen thousand (16,000) inhabitants.  This little town has its modest beginnings in 1837.  Before that time, it was  wilderness where a few Tinguian tribes roamed and lived.  Among the first inhabitants and recognized leader was BANA , the father of a rather big family who led the men in their hunts and adventures.  He could shoot with the bow and arrow better than any other man.  He was the strongest in his village.

As years passed, the small clearings occupied by these inhabitants were gradually enlarged.  People from different towns of the province in search of adventure moved to the place.  Prominent among the early settlers were the Cabaoig, Paned, the Gay-ya and the Dulig families.  A little later, more people came here until 1837, the town of Banna (Espiritu) with a population of about two thousand was formed. Credit is due to Father Cuarteron, an old friar of the Catholic Church of Dingras, who moved to his town and organized it into what is now called BANNA (ESPIRITU).

Attracted by the founding of the town and the stories of the vast tracks of idle lands, the people of the different towns of the province came to establish new homes in Banna (Espiritu).  The Alegres of Paoay and Laoag, the Maulits of Batac, the Magnos, Espiritus and Valencianos of Dingras, the Balas of San Nicolas and many other families greatly increased the population.  The Pablo, Rigonan and Baga families also came to live here.

The people of Banna (Espiritu) have several intonations due to the presence in the community of people who came from different places.

In 1903, by an executive order of the Governor-General, the small town of Banna (Espiritu) was annexed to Batac.  In 1913, however, after ten years, Banna (Espiritu) again became an independent municipality.  Credit goes to Don Ismael Valenciano who worked for its separation from Batac, and he became the first Presidente Municipal.

By present indications, the town of Banna (Espiritu) is bound to become one of the busiest and most prosperous towns in Ilocos Norte.  What the future holds in store for Banna (Espiritu) lies not so much in its land resources as it is on its people. They constitute the brawn, the intelligence and the heart in the over-all development progress of the town.  The true spirit of Banna (Espiritu)tiran…industrious, cooperative, patriotic and strong-willed steers the town on the direction towards the vision of BANNA (ESPIRITU) 2002…

Municipality of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte is geographically located at coordinates between 120º 36 minutes - 120º 39 minutes east longitude and 17º 56 minutes north latitude; at the southeastern part of the Province of Ilocos Norte; 38 kilometers from Laoag City.  It is bounded east by Nueva Era, on the west by Batac, on the north by Marcos, and on the south by Nueva Era and Pinili(Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

==People of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

PEOPLE OF BANNA (ESPIRITU)

Ilocano is the prominent dialect in the Municipality.  It is the major tongue of 99% of the populace.  A number of residents reported other language/dialect as their means of communication such as Filipino, English, and others which constitutes the remaining percentage (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

==Elected Government Officials of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

*Mayor of Banna (Espiritu): ABADILLA, CARLITO (NP) NACIONALISTA PARTY

*Vice-Mayor of Banna (Espiritu): ABADILLA, CARLITO II (NP) NACIONALISTA PARTY

*Councilors of Banna (Espiritu):

*Mayor of Banna (Espiritu): [[Carlito Nolasco Abadilla]]

*Vice-Mayor of Banna (Espiritu): [[Carlito Aguilar Abadilla II]]

*Councilors of Banna (Espiritu):

ELECTED BARANGAY CHAIRMEN OF BANNA (ESPIRITU), ILOCOS NORTE on October 25, 2011

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==Businesses in Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

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*[[Paraiso ti Caribquib]] - Caribquib, Banna (Espiritu)

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==Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

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At the town proper of Banna (Espiritu), there are different churches and they are the following:  

CHURCHES and WORSHIP CENTERS Of BANNA (ESPIRITU), ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES

At the town proper of Banna (Espiritu), there are different churches and worship centers.  They are the following:

==Schools in Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

*The Elementary Schools of Banna (Espiritu)

**Brgy. 4  Marcos - Banna (Espiritu) Central Elem School - Mrs. Dolena Magadia  

***(Pupils of Banna (Espiritu) Central Elementary School are from  

**Lorenzo - Banna (Espiritu) National High School-      Joel Manuel

**Brgy. 18 [[Caribquib, Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines|Caribquib]]   -    Caribkib National High School   Milagros A. Sagadraca

**Brgy. 4 Marcos - Banna (Espiritu) Academy, 1 Zamora St. Valenciano, Banna (Espiritu) (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte- Esperanza B. Galut

==Economy of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

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THE ECONOMY OF BANNA (ESPIRITU), ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES

Transportation available in the locality and Public utility vehicles plying Laoag City-Banna (Espiritu) route and vice versa.  There are also tricycles plying the route fromn the poblacion to the different barangays (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

The  Municipality has one main health center located at the Poblacion manned by a Doctor, Public Health Nurse, 7 Midwives, Dentist, Sanitary Inspector, Dental Aide, and a Janitress, Barangay Health Stations are established at strategic barangay locations (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

Presently, all barangays in the locality are already provided with electricity, though there are some remote Sitios, which are not yet energized.  Source of electricity is from Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)(Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

There are at present a Postal Office, a Telecommunication and Telephone service stations in the Municipality (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

Though there are existing various political parties represented in the Local Government Unit, there are no untoward incidents, which are politically motivated in nature (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

==Natural Resources of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

The Municipality is sub-divided into twenty (20) component barangays namely:  Valenciano, Hilario, Lorenzo, Marcos, Nagpatayan, Bangsar, Imelda, Bomitog, Binacag, Macayepyep, Catgtaguen, Balioeg, Caestebanan, Sinamar, Valdez, Bugasi, Tabtabagan, Caribquib, Barbarangay, and Crispina, with the first four named barangays comprising the Poblacion.  The municipality lies a total area of 9,768 hectares (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

Banna (Espiritu), on the eastern and northern part is plain, which comprises the rice producing places of the town, and the western and southern portion is the rugged rolling terrain.  Creeks and rivers like the Magalis River, Bongo River, Lading River, Calao creek, and many more traverse the municipality (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

The town has two pronounce seasons, just like any other town of the province.  The dry-season, which is from November to April, and the rest of the year is the wet season.  There being  no rainfall distribution is minimally estimated to average 300 milliliters annually.  The average temperature is about 27.250C with the warmest period between the months of March to May and with December to February as the coolest months (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011.

Generally, the municipality has two types of soils.  The Tagalog clay and Bongon clay loam, suitable for agriculture.  Minor types include river wash, gravel and sand, and the lands for residential/built-up purposes (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

The municipality is endowed with mineral resources waiting to be tapped.  Findings of the Bureau of mines show the presence of mineral ore deposits of limestone and black clay in the mountains of Bomitog, Barbarangay and Nagpatayan.  Findings also indicate the presence of semi-precious stones in the mountains of Bomitog such as petrified wood and opal (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2011).

==Tourists Attractions of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

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The first tourists attraction of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Paraiso ti Caribquib (Paradise of Caribquib) is located in Sitio Daramuangan, Caribquib, Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte.  We can find the first Zipline (160 meters long)in Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte.  It has also hanging bridge (30 meters long) connecting the two mountains. The grotto of Virgin Mary is situated at the mountain side of the northern part of the zipline.

The founder of "Paraiso ti Caribquib" is Hon. Adonis B. Manuel. He was born on December 29, 1968 in Caribquib, Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He graduated in 1997 at Northwestern University and a holder of Certificate in Police Science Technology.

==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of Banna (Espiritu).

PANAG-ABUOS FESTIVAL OF BANNA (ESPIRITU)

The festival of Banna (Espiritu) is celebrated every 1st - 3rd day of April and called it PANAG-ABUOS FESTIVAL. Panag-buos is an Ilocano term which means “time for abuos”.  Abuos is a kind of big ant that lay eggs and it is a delicious exotic food. They live in trees located in the hills and mountains around the town proper as well as in the rural areas.   

PANAG-ABUOS FESTIVAL includes variety of activities. Every Saturday of March, there is a singing competition and they called it “Samiweng.”  Samiweng is a local dialect of Banna (Espiritu) for love songs. The judges usually come from the different towns, cities or provinces. Among the contestants, there are only five (5) to be chosen for the grand finals. The Grand Finals is being held on the last day of the town fiesta.

The Champion is given the biggest cash prize and tallest trophy while the others receive smaller amount of money and trophy.  This is done after the Coronation Night of Miss/Mrs. Balikbayan and Miss Banna (Espiritu).

On the 1st day of April, there is a Search for Miss/Mrs. Balikbayan which is a popularity contest.  Contestants come from different countries where former native of Banna (Espiritu) resides now. They called it Balikbayan Night. Balikbayan is a local dialect used to refer to people from Banna (Espiritu) who migrated to different countries who are coming back for vacation.  The contestant who drops the highest amount of money will be the Miss/Mrs. Balikbayan which is called The Queen. Her royal court will compose of First Princess, Second Princess, Third Princess and Fourth Princess. Each will be given a sash, bouquet and trophy during the coronation.

On the 2nd day of April, there is a Search for Miss Banna (Espiritu) which is a Beauty and Brain contest.  The lucky candidates will become Miss Banna (Espiritu) - The Queen, First Princess, Second Princess, Third Princess and Fourth Princess. Each will receive cash, sash, bouquet and trophy on the coronation night which is being held on the last night of the town fiesta.

During the celebration, they also present the different ethnic dances and their own folk dance –  Surtido Banna (Espiritu) and sometimes they sing the folksong- Banna (Espiritu)tiran. Banna (Espiritu)tiran is a kind of bird which has silky brown feather with dotted white on its breast.

On the last day, the Miss/Mrs. Balikbayan and Miss Banna (Espiritu) with their princesses will ride on a float to have their parade around the town proper.  Some of the different candidates will throw candies to the people on the streets who are watching them.   

During the festival, they usually sing the Banna (Espiritu) Hymn before they start any program to show their love and loyalty to their beloved town.

Every May 2nd of the year, the Summer Sports Fest begins.  This is done every day until the last day of the month. The Championship Game is also held on the last day.. It is held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Banna (Espiritu). Basketball tournament is for men while volleyball is for women. This is sponsored by the municipality of Banna (Espiritu). Awarding Ceremony is held just after the Championship Game where winners will receive cash prizes and trophies.

==Your Story about Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, Philippines==

THE VISION AND MISSION OF BANNA (ESPIRITU):

BANNA (ESPIRITU), a progressive, Peaceful, Healthy and Environment-Friendly Community.(Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2008)

BANNA (ESPIRITU) shall pursue Agro-industrial, Eco-Tourism Development, Advanced Technology, Balanced Ecology through Committed Leadership and Governance Nurtured by Active People's Participation. (Banna (Espiritu) Administration, 2008)

*BANNA (ESPIRITU) HYMN

Gameng a naitampok ti BANNA (ESPIRITU)<br>

BANNA (ESPIRITU) lugar a nadaeg<br>

Ili a “BANNA (ESPIRITU)”<br>

Isagot – mi- kenka ili a BANNA (ESPIRITU)<br>

BANNA (ESPIRITU) lugar a nadaeg<br>

Ay-ayaten daka ili a BANNA (ESPIRITU).(Banna (Espiritu) Administration,2008)

The municipal officials and employees will sing the Banna (Espiritu) Hymn after the singing of the National Anthem every Monday of the week at 7:30 in the morning.

THE BANNA (ESPIRITU) ZIPLINE PROJECT<br>

BRGY. CARIBQUIB, BANNA (ESPIRITU), ILOCOS NORTE<br>

*Barangay Caribquib, one of the twenty barangays of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte, is located on the north part of the municipality.  It is found three kilometers north of the poblacion. It is bounded on the south by Barangay Valenciano of the same municipality, on the north by Barangay Fortuna, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, on the west by Barangay Barbarangay, another barangay of Banna (Espiritu) and on the east by Barangay Tabtabagan, Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte. It has a total land area of six hundred  hectares ( 600 ha.).  

*This barangay was established in 1913 when Banna (Espiritu) became a regular municipality after it was separated from the Municipality of Batac, Ilocos Norte.  

*Barangay Caribquib has also attained other areas of distinction in the municipality. Owing to a diligent , dedicated and committed barangay government headed by equally diligent, dedicated and committed barangay officials, Barangay Caribquib has attained the distinction of winning ( three – time Champion , Category A) the municipality’s OPLAN SALUKAG PROGRAM ( Operation Plan: Saluadam Lugar Ken Aglawlaw), an environmental program and competition initiated and conducted annually by the Local  Government of Banna (Espiritu). Likewise, Barangay Caribquib  has been a consistent winner ( three-time 1ST Place Awardee) of the CARLY AWARDS Community Acclaimed Rural Legislators of the Year Awards) also held annually in the municipality.  

*The Banna (Espiritu) Zipline Project is located in the Paraiso ti Caribquib, in particular, on the sprawling forest area and creek on the western part of  Barangay Caribquib, at Sitio Daramuangan.

*It is noteworthy to mention at this juncture that the Municipality of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte represented by then Municipal Mayor Honorable CARLITO A. ABADILLA II witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for the development of a one hundred-hectare ( 100 ha.) area under a co-management scheme with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of ILOCOS NORTE and the Barangay Council of Caribquib represented by Punong Barangay Adonis Manuel for eco-tourism cum forest protection purposes.   

*But it was through the stroke of genius of Honorable Carly Abadilla II, then at the helm of the Local Government of Banna (Espiritu), and greatly inspired to develop the area as an eco-tourism venture and as a premier destination for  pleasure and recreation for people, vacationers and visitors that the  Paraiso ti Caribquib became famous and a destination of choice.  

*With an allocation from the Banna (Espiritu) Municipal Fund, the Banna (Espiritu) Zipline Project, the first ever to be built and installed in the whole Province of Ilocos Norte ,became a reality. To complement the exhilarating experience derived from a heart-stopping ride at the Zipline, a Hanging Bridge was built by the Local Government Of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte  near the Zipline. This hanging bridge induces  the same adrenaline- producing experience given by the Zipline.  

*The success of the Banna (Espiritu) Zipline Adventure and the Paraiso ti Caribquib  as an eco-tourism venture has generated additional income for the barangay. The following data show the income generated for a six-month period. Herein enumerated are the total income for each of  the following months of 2010:  

• The Banna (Espiritu) Zipline Adventure and the Paraiso ti Caribquib has generated additional employment opportunities for the barangay residents.  

• The Municipal Government of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte under the leadership of the Municipal Mayor Honorable CARLITO N. ABADILLA and the Municipal Vice Mayor Honorable CARLY A. ABADILLA II, providing its steadfast assistance to the Barangay Government of Caribquib and its constituents has embarked on a continuing development of this eco-tourism venture. Currently, the Municipal Government is installing another phase of the Zipline project, a more ambitious and daring project, a project designed to exhilarate, challenge and stimulate (Manuel, Adonis B., Jan.30, 2011).

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==Ilocos Norte's famous Banna (Espiritu) Rice Coffee brings progress to province==

The result is Banna (Espiritu) Blend (Rice Coffee with Soya).

The Project Management Staff of Bagnos Multi-purpose Cooperative in the town of Banna (Espiritu), Ilocos Norte is brewing a very famous beverage, and its aroma hints a lucrative enterprise.

The B.A.G.N.O.S (Bassit a Ganansia Naurnong Omado Sanikua) MPC was organized on October 28, 2000 and registered with the Cooperative Development Authority on December 21, 2000. Starting from a very small membership of 12 and measly capital of P4,457, Bagnos MPC has served as an agent of change in the locality where poverty was a common spectacle. Now, it has 355 members from barangays Binacag and other barangays of Banna (Espiritu), Nueva Era and Laoag City.

Banna (Espiritu) has 12,800 hectares agricultural land planted to rice with annual yield of 5.25 tons per hectare during the first cropping; 2nd cropping, 40%. Moreover, the cooperative is also engaged in palay trading, which ensures the availability of the raw material for the product. On the other hand, some barangays in the municipality like Sinamar, Tabtabagan and Binacag are producing 3 tons of soya beans per hectare, out of 50 hectares of land. Further, the project site is just a few kilometers away from the towns of Solsona and Dingras, the biggest producers of rice in the Province of Ilocos Norte.

Various shops and stores in the LGUs of Banna (Espiritu), Nueva Era and Laoag City serve as stable local markets for the coffee products. With the strong support of the LGU of Banna (Espiritu) in promoting the product, OFWs in Hawaii, Spain and London have been bringing abroad Banna (Espiritu)'s Blend by volume.

The SB of Banna (Espiritu) passed Resolution No. 2008-09 Adopting Rice Coffee as the OTOP of the LGU, and Designating the MPDO as the OTOP Coordinator (the product is a nominee for 2009 Outstanding OTOP MSME Award). Not only did the effort put more value in Banna (Espiritu)'s Blend, it was helpful in promoting it as one of the municipality's tourist attractions. True enough, with the constant efforts of the LGU of promoting tourism, the product was featured in ABS-CBN Studio 23's magazine shows Tablescapes and TNT (Trip Na Trip).

elping the association even further in establishing markets for its Rice Coffee, the LGU of Banna (Espiritu) regularly buys the product, and gives it as gifts to guests during special occasions.

Aside from the DOLE as the primary source of assistance, the LGU of Banna (Espiritu) and other agencies such as the DTI and DAR are in collaborative efforts to provide comprehensive services to the association through promotional strategies and trainings.

In an interview, Ms. Amelia Bautista, the Project Manager, said, "Banna (Espiritu) Blend is our triumph. Not only has it provided additional income for members and non-members of the cooperative, it has made coffee, a famous beverage, healthful and beneficial." (PIA)  

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