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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region
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I - Ilocos
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II - Cagayan
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III - C. Luzon
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IV-A - Calabarzon
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IV-B - Mimaropa
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V - Bicol
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VI - W. Visayas
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VII - C. Visayas
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VIII - E. Visayas
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IX - Zamboanga
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X - N. Mindanao
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XI - Davao
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XII - Soccsksargen
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XIII - Caraga
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XIV - CAR
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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.
- Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.
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
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.
| Interactive Google Satellite Map of Zamboanga City |
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| Entrance to the Barangay of Tumaga |
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| Tumaga, Zamboanga City, Philippines Hanging Bridge - Taken in July 2007. This bridge of Tumaga was originally built in the 1950's. Then it was renovated through a grant by the USAID in 2006. Picture taken while standing on the Cement bridge facing North. |
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| Tumaga River running South. |
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| Church of Iglesia Ni Cristo located in Tumaga Por Centro |
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| Catholic Church of Tumaga. Located near the main Tumaga Bridge. |
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| Ateneo de Zamboanga High School Building. Located at Sun Street, Tumaga, Zamboanga City. The Ateneo de Zamboanga high school building was started in 2004. Classes started in July 2006. |
| *Zamboanga City News |
Tumaga, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Location of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tumaga is about 4.32 Km. Northwest of city proper. Tumaga is surrounded by the following barangays: Sta. Maria is to the West, Pasonanca is to the North/West, Luyahan is to the North, Lunzuran is to the North/East, Putik is to the East, Guiwan is to the South/East and Tetuan to the South.
History of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
En Zamboangueño Chavacano:
(El mas temprano historia del Tumaga)
Cuando el mana Españoles ta precura controla con el mana piratas Moro na Visayas y entero Mindanao, ellos ya hace na Zamboanga el unica campo del Español Militar.
El año mil ocho cientos y setenta, el gobernador general de España ya decidi establece un fuerza para mira el mana atrocidades del mana moro piratas.
Alli na Fuerta del Pilar, como ta llama el campo del España ya llega un batallon de maga soldao Español y Filipino.
Ta falta el suplimiento de agua na entero Zamboanga, por eso el comadante ya decidi busca lugar donde tene agua.
El mana soldao ya encontra un buen lugar na costao del rio, tiene mana cuatro kilometro de lejos desde el Fortaleza del Pilar. Ya decidi ellos planta y construi de ellos campo na este lugar.
El comandante, Coronel Pedro Real, quien firmi ta anda baña na ese rio, ya encanta con el de suya hermosura natural por eso ya composita ele un poema en Castellano que ta dedica con este rio.
Tumaga, que claro de tuya hondura
Por crosar el mas distante
Como agua cristalante
Baña cual quien bonita
Desde aquel tiempo el primero palabra del poema amo ya queda el palabra del lugar y del rio.
Traduccion/translation:
(The early history/Legend of Tumaga)
Back in the days when the Spaniards were trying to supress Moro piracy in the Visayas and around the coast of Mindanao, Zamboanga was made the only Spanish Military Camp.
In the year 1870, when piracy was at its peak, the Spanish Governor Generall decided to establish a force to check the atrocities of the moros piratas.
In this Spanish garrison called Fort Pilar, reinforcement came with about a batallon of Spanish and Filipino soldiers.
Since the water supply in Zamboanga was not enough, the Spanish commandant decided to find a source of water in the interior part of the place.
about four kilometers away from Fort Pilar, the Spanish soldiers found a site by the river which they decided to be an ideal place for their camp.
The Commander, Colonel Pedro Real, who always came to take a bath in the river, was impressed by her scenic beauty that he composed a poem in castillan dedicated to the river. The poem ran this way:
Tmuaga, how glossy is your depth in crossing off Like crystal water it's good to bathe here
Since then the first word of the poem became the name of the place and the river, now called, Tumaga.
Today's time, The barangay of Tumaga is a very fast growing Barangay. The barangay officers are all active and participate in all the barangay community activities. Tumaga initiates its own garbage collection so as not to pile up the garbage on the sides of the streets. Tumaga is one of the cleanest barangays in Zamboanga city.
One of the best designed sub-divisions in Zamboanga City is located in Tumaga. It is the Aurora Village. The roads are over 8 meters wide with sidewalks. Some of the sub-divisions in Zamboanga are so poorly planned that if there is fire, the fire department won't be able to drive in with their fire-trucks because the roads are so narrow.
Tumaga is surrounded by the following barangays: Sta. Maria is to the West, Pasonanca is to the North/West, Luyahan is to the North, Lunzuran is to the North/East, Putik is to the East, Guiwan is to the South/East and Tetuan to the South.
Tumaga is known for it's beautiful river. The tumaga river used to be a source of livelihood, fun, adventure, and romance. The fishermen from presa-mayor to Tumaga Por-Centro used to cast their nets to catch fish and shrimp in abundance. At night they would go out with their hook and line and try to catch eel. The lavanderas would do their work for most of the more affluent people from the city. And of course this is where chis-mis flourished.
Children would swim and play catch in the crystal clear water of the river. Every June 24th, which is John the baptist's holiday, the river would be full of people celebrating. Food, mangoes, corn and all sorts of fruits would be abundant.
This is also a place where the young adults would meet in pretense to help the family fetch water, firewood, or help with the laundry.
People of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
The population of Tumaga is realisticaly at 31,000 as of 2007. This number does not agree with the 2007 census which counts the population of tumaga at 25, 281 with 4,441 households.
The people of Tumaga are diversified.
Local Government Unit LGU of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
| Punong Barangay: Eloino Bayot Fonollera
Barangay Kagawad:
Secretary: Arnel M. Soriano |
SK Chairman: Niña Maurice G. Marcial SK Kagawad: |
Businesses in Tumaga, Zamboanga City
The barangay of Tumaga has several business.
- Cecile's Pharmacy
- John-John Catering and Variety Store
- John-John Coca Cola Distribution
- Cecile's Pension House and Catering
- Forrest Lake Memorial
- We invite you to list your business located in the barangay of Tumaga.
- 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.mytmagabusiness.com - this tells the people of your website but it does not link to it.
Religions in Tumaga, Zamboanga City
- Catholics:
- Our Lady of Manaoag Parish - ( Founded: 1997 )
First Parist Priest: Fr. Alfredo Alabado
Second Parish Priest: Fr. Teofilo Pimentel
- Msgr. Dominador Dagondon - Parish Priest
- Fr. Michael Gementiza- New Parish Priest
Majority of the populace of Tumaga is made up of Christians: Catholics take up the majority of the Christians and there are two places of worship for the Catholics in Tumaga. The first is the church by Tumaga River bridge. The parish priest lives in this church. The second is a chapel in upper Tumaga towards Lunzuran.
- Iglesia ni Cristo also has a strong following in Tumaga. They have a beautiful church in Tumaga Por Centro.
- The Muslims have a Mosques in Tumaga.
- A large Muslim Mosque is located at Aurora Village.
- You can hear the call to prayer for the faithful early in the morning, Noon, and evening.
- A large Muslim Mosque is located at Aurora Village.
Schools in Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tumaga elementary school belongs to the school district of Sta. Maria. But it has the most enrollment; nearly 3,500 students per year as of 2008. Within the school walls is a modern basketball court which is also used as multi-purpose area.
The barangay office is also located within the school walls. Needless to say the children learn to respect the law at an early age. Rudy Bayot, former barangay captain and former school teacher, is always ready to help the kids and discipline them when necessary. Makes the school principal's job a little easier.
For the students who live over 1 kilometer from the school, there are pedi-cabs readily available. A pedi-cab is a bi-cycle with a side-car. Sometimes there would be as many as 8 students mounted in one of these mode of transportation.
In July 2006 Ateneo de Zamboanga opened its new 5 story high school building located at Sun street towards Lunzuran. The school has a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Zamboanga.
Economy of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
The economy of Tumaga is self sustaining. Majority of the people are employed and business is good.
Natural Resources of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tumaga River - This great river originates high up in the mountain region of Batorampon Point, the highest mountain in the City of Zamboanga at 1,335 meters or 4,380 feet.
The river flows southwards towards the downtown area and empties its now polluted waters into the Tictabon Channel, from the river mouth located in the barangay of Tugbungan. The many barangays that border this river, including its namesake Tumaga, use it as a dumping ground for just about anything.
When the floodwaters rise, the mighty river empties to most of the towns causing flooding and extensive damage. Its once storied past is being destroyed by uncontrolled abuse from the very people it was meant to benefit. We hope it's not too late to save it.
Tourists Attractions of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
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Fiestas and Traditions of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tumaga celebrates its fiesta on the 11th of August every year honoring the patron saint, Saint Claire.
Your Story about Tumaga, Zamboanga City
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Families of Tumaga, Zamboanga City
List of Families whose names are deeply rooted in the barangay of Tumaga.
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Bayot | Borja | Cruz | Estrada | Flores | Fonollera | Francisco | Gutierez | Iglesias
Jalon | Locson | Lim | Maletsky | Perez | Ramillano | Rojas | Roxas | Saavedra
Tumaga Zamboanga City Photo Gallery
- Pictures of Tumaga
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