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