The Amazing Zambales

11/07/2012

SUBIC, Zambales

MUNICIPALITY OF SUBIC

Subic is a municipality in the province of Zambales, located along the northern coast of Subic Bay in the Philippines. According to the census of May 2010, it has a population of 89,724 and a 1st class Income classification.^[1] Subic is foreseen to be a component city of Zambales and because it also neighbors Olongapo City.

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History

In 1572, Juan de Salcedo, the Spanish conquistador and grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, founded Subic during his exploration of northern Luzon.

Etymology

The town's early name is "Hubek" among the native inhabitants of the area - the Zambales - which means "head of a plow". The missionary fathers mispronounced "Hubek" as "Subiq".^[2] By the time of the American occupation of Subic, the Yankees mispronounced "Subiq" into "Subig". Eventually, "Subig" reverted back to "Subiq", but the letter 'q' was replaced with letter 'c', hence the name "Subic".

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Barangays

Subic is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.

Aningway Sacatihan
Asinan Poblacion
Asinan Proper
Baraca-Camachile (Pob.)
Batiawan
Calapacuan
Calapandayan (Pob.)
Cawag

Ilwas (Pob.)
Mangan-Vaca
Matain
Naugsol
Pamatawan
San Isidro
Santo Tomas
Wawandue (Pob.)

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Place of Interest

SNAKE ISLAND IN SUBIC

An island with complete recreational facilities very ideal place for relaxation. Include swimming, scuba diving, boating and other water sport such as regatta, water skiing and wind surfing.

IBA, Zambales

Iba,Zambales Official Seal

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History

Iba was founded by the order of Augustinian Recollect priest in 1611 as the village of Paynauen. The early inhabitants of the town are called Zambales. They were later joined by the Ilocanos who migrated to the town which resulted in intermingling of customs and traditions.

The municipality was named after the sour fruit "Iba", commonly known as kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi), which is abundant in the place. Localfolklore talks about the Spaniards who came to the town asking the name of the place, the natives shouted "Iba, Iba" thinking that the man was asking what they were eating. From then on, the place was called Iba.

The permanent capital of Zambales was moved from Masinloc to Iba because of its strategic location being on the central part of Zambales.

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Events

MANGO FESTIVAL

The festival is a celebration of a bountiful harvest of mangoes and other agricultural products which the province is known for. It is also aimed to highlight the attractions and places of interest in all of its towns. As a way of promoting and giving thanks for a good harvest, the people of Zambales annually celebrates the four-day Mango Festival in April in Iba.

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PRODUCTS

SUMAN

PASTILLAS

MAIN PRODUCT:

MANGO

11/06/2012

All About Zambales

HISTORY

The area now occupied by Zambales was first explored by the Spanish in 1572, led by Juan de Salcedo. Among the earliest towns founded were Subic (1572), Botolan (1572), Masinloc (1607), Iba (1611), and Santa Cruz (1612). Masinloc became the province's first capital. However, the capital was moved among the last three towns above during its history before settling in Iba, due to its strategic location. The first civil governor of Zambales during the American era was the Honorable Potenciano Lesaca from 1901-1903.

The province's name came from the word zambal, which is a Hispanized term for Sambali. Zambal refers to the language spoken by the early Austronesian inhabitants of the place. A contending version states that the name was derived from the word samba, meaning worship, because the Spanish supposedly found the native inhabitants to be highly superstitious; worshiping the spirits of their ancestors. Zambales Day is celebrated every August 30.

Zambales is basically an agricultural province. The chief products are rice, corn, vegetables, and rootcrops. Major industries include farming, fishing, and mining.

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MUNICIPALITIES

Zambales is subdivided into 13 municipalities and 1 city. Olongapo City is a highly urbanized city and administers itself autonomously from the province.