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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

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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98 Barangays of Zamboanga City within Region 9 - Mindanao in the Republic of The Philippines
Arena Blanco-D2 ● Ayala-D1 ● Baliwasan-D1 ● Baluno-D1 ● Boalan-D2 ● Bolong-D2 ● Buenavista-D2 ● Bunguiao-D2 ● Busay-D2 ● Cabaluay-D2 ● Cabatangan-D1 ● Cacao-D2 ● Calabasa-D2 ● Calarian-D1 ● Camino Nuevo-D1 ● Campo Islam-D1 ● Canelar-D1 ● Capisan-D1 ● Cawit-D1 ● Culianan-D2 ● Curuan-D2 ● Daap ● Dita-D2 ● Divisoria-D2 ● Dulian Bunguiao-D2 ● Dulian Pasonanca-D1 ● Guisao-D2 ● Guiwan-D2 ● Kasanyangan-D2 ● La Paz-D1 ● Labuan-D1 ● Lamisahan-D2 ● Landang Gua-D2 ● Landang Laum-D2 ● Lanzones-D2 ● Lapakan-D2 ● Latuan Curuan-D2 ● Licomo-D2 ● Limaong ● Limpapa-D1 ● Lubigan-D2 ● Lumayang-D2 ● Lumbangan-D2 ● Lunzuran-D2 ● Maasin-D1 ● Malagutay-D1 ● Mampang-D2 ● Manalipa-D2 ● Mangusu-D2 ● Manicahan-D2 ● Mariki-D1 ● Mercedes-D2 ● Muti-D2 ● Pamucutan-D1 ● Pangapuyan-D2 ● Panubigan-D2 ● Pasilmanta-D2 ● Pasobolong-D2 ● Pasonanca-D1 ● Patalon-D1 ● Putik-D2 ● Quiniput-D2 ● Recodo-D1 ● Rio Hondo-D1 ● Salaan-D2 ● San Jose Cawa-Cawa-D1 ● San Jose Gusu-D1 ● San Ramon-D1 ● San Roque-D1 ● Sangali-D2 ● Sibulao Curuan-D2 ● Sinubong-D1 ● Sinunuc-D1 ● Sta. Barbara-D1 ● Sta. Catalina-D2 ● Sta. Maria-D1 ● Sto. Niño-D1 ● Tagasilay-D2 ● Taguiti-D2 ● Talabaan-D2 ● Talisayan-D1 ● Talon-Talon-D2 ● Taluksangay-D2 ● Tetuan-D2 ● Tictabon-D2 ● Tictapul-D2 ● Tigbalabag-D2 ● Tolosa-D2 ● Tugbungan-D2 ● Tulungatung-D1 ● Tumaga-D1 ● Tumalutab-D2 ● Tumitus-D2 ● Victoria-D2 ● Vitali-D2 ● Zambowood-D2 ● Zone I-D1 ● Zone II-D1 ● Zone III-D1 ● Zone IV-D1

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The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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Santa Maria, Zamboanga City, Philippines

Location of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

• Distance from City Hall: 3 kilometers
• Location from Downtown: North Approximate
• Population: in 2007 about 40,000
• Area Size in Hectares: 355 hectares Fiesta Date
• Fiesta Date: February 2nd
• Patron Saint: Señora de Candelaria

Sta. Maria is a major hub of a barangay. The city government designated a Police district for Sta. Maria that controls other barrios such as Pasonanca, Tumaga, Lunzuran, & San Roque. The police department is located on Gov. Ramos Rd. As far as the school system is concerned, there are ten other Barangays in the school district of Sta. Maria.

Sta. Maria also has it's own fire department and it's now housed in a brand new building which is shared by the Police department.

History of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

Sta. Maria was one among the first Spanish settlements. It was founded on February 2, 1857.

In the beginning, the street of Sta. Maria had no name. Even the people living there could not give a name to their place and no one bothered to give one, so as to identify the place.

One day, a quack doctor visited this place and was attracted by a beautiful medicinal plant which abound in the place. It has cute yellow flowers which people called it "Yerba Santa Maria". He knew that the herbs were medicinal and wanted to gather some, but due to limited time, he just inquired from the rig-driver as to the name of the street which they were passing by. The driver could not answer, knowing the place has no name.

Upon his return to gather some herbs/yerba, the quack doctor told the driver and the neighborhood, “why don’t you call this place/street "Sta. Maria", to name after the herbs that grow just along the sides of the street?” They thought and pondered over this and the quack doctor suggested that the place be named "Sta. Maria", and everybody approved.

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People of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

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Local Government Unit LGU of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

Elected Santa Maria Barangay Officers for 2007 - 2010 term

Punong Barangay: Justo M. Lacandalo Barangay Kagawad: Corazon G. Herico Ricky D. Jimenea Aida L. Tolentino Antonio G. Fernando Abraham S. Tan Gorgino M. Fabian Romeo G. Fabian Secretary: Rogelio Sta. Maria Treasurer: Reinfrido E. Ruste

SK Chairman: Joe-fel P. De las Peñas SK Kagawad: John Paolo B. Reyes Charmie R. Plata Mariel P. Alido Rosevie A. Midel Rina Joy N. Asuncion Rosabelle P. Bautista Manilyn G. Enopia

Businesses in Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

• We invite you to list your business located in the barangay of Sta. Maria.
  • If you have a bakery list it here.
  • If you have a pharmacy it can be listed here too.
  • Hardware stores, Agrivets, salon, spas, restaurants, pension houses, etc. are welcome to be listed.
• We do not allow external links. If you have an external site for your business you may not link to it in Z-Wiki but you can point to it. e.g. www.mysantamaria.com - this tells the people of your website but it does not link to it.

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Santa Maria, Zamboanga City

• If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Santa Maria, you can list that property for FREE HERE in Z-wiki.
• You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale for free here in Z-Wiki

Religions in Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

• Catholics:
  • Our Lady of the Purification Parish - ( Founded: 1935 )
    • Msgr. Peter Garces - Parish Priest
    • Fr. Romeo Tocop - Parochial Vicar

The Muslims, Christians and other religious groups co-exist peacefully in Zamboanga City.

Schools in Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

• Public Elementary School: The enrollment of the school is at 3,500 as of the year 2007. Every year, the population increases. The principal of the school is Cleotilde A. San Luis
• High School: Don Pablo A. Lorenzo High School is located on Gov. Ramos Rd. The principal of the school is Ms. Norma M. Macrohon, and her daughter Catherine also teaches there. Click here for high school reunions.

Economy of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

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Natural Resources of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

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Tourists Attractions of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

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Fiestas and Traditions of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

Barangay Fiesta: every 2nd of February

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Families of Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

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