PREFACE

This module is appropriate good for Elementary pupils and

High School students. This will really enrich the minds of the
learners regarding the historical, cultural, adventure, sporty,
beautiful spots and products of the Mmunicipality of
Jabonga, Agusan del Norte that will excite them as they go on
with theirjourney around Jabonga through this module.

As the learners go through with this, they will come to

appreciate and conserve the God-given resources and recognize
and preserve the things that human hands can make.

For the teachers, this module will be a good material foron

making their teaching easier and more meaningful in any
learning area which this module is applicable.
Learning Module Writers:
Mrs. Antonina Aquino-Prisco
Mrs. Flordeliza V. Cabiguing
Mr. Saulo S. Laureto, Sr.
Mrs. Fe S. Dellosa
Mr. Isabelo R. Guttierez, Jr.

Contributors:
Rev. Fr. Almado C. Escarma
Miss Elma F. Monton

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SALAMAT KARAJAW to all who contributed to the making of this module.

To the Provincial Government:

Hon. Erlpe John M. Amante – Provincial Governor of Agusan del Norte

Hon. Dale B. Corvera – Vice Governor
Hon. Sadeka G. Tomaneng – SP Member. Chairperson Committee on Economic Zone,
Trade, Industry and Tourism
Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Mrs. Shirley Corvera, Chairperson, Provincial Tourism Council
Mr. Daniel M. Calo – Community Affairs Division Chief, who extended his expertise and
knowledge in all adventures and provided exact information regarding the tourist
attractionsdestinations
Provincial Planning and Development Office headed by Engr. Lauro B. Vallejos and Mr.
Rofel C. Cabaltera with special mention to Mr. Tomas Orapa Tener, Jr.; Mr. Edgar M.
Palarca, Jr.; Ms. Erma R. Suyo; Mrs. Margie J. Jongko; Ernejun T. Corvera, Ivy C. Ibay,
Christian Niño M. Rosales for all the help extended; Mr. Semeon Bergoza, Jr., for
encoding and putting designs on this material and to Mr. Rosendo B. Adriaque for
making the cover of this module.

To the Department of Education:

Dr. Ponciano Q. Joven – Schools Division Superintendent

Dr. Daylinda J. Tampus, Ph. D. - Asst. Schools Division Superintendent and Resource
Person on this project
Miss Josefina C. Pabia, Mrs. Rienelda A. dela Rosa and Mrs. Dulce Gabato – cluster
facilitators and consultantsDivision Education Supervisor, Social Studies, Workshop
Facilitator, Resource Person
Mrs. Dulce Gabato -, English, Supervisor, Cluster Facilitator
Mrs. Rienelda S. de la Rosa -, Division Filipino Coordinator, Cluster Facilitator
Mr. Florante A. More- historian and consultant
Mrs. Flordeliza V. Cabiguing - Principal, Jabonga NHS
Josephine Luz Mangubat, Ph. D – Santiago District Supervisor
Saulo S. Laureto Sr, Ph. D– Jabonga1 District In-Charge
Mr. Genaro C. Garnica – Jabonga 2 District In-charge
Mrs. Fe S. Dellosa – Principal, Jabonga CES
Mr. Isabelo R. Gutierrez, Jr. – Principal, Bangonay CES

To the Municipal Government of Jabonga:

Hon. Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. – Municipal Mayor

Hon. Danny M. Moran – Vice Mayor
Ms. Elma F. Monton – the ever-supportive Municipal Tourism Officer who provided some
reference materials and did some of the write-ups.
Hon. Niel B. Montero – SB Chair on Tourism Committee and Education
Mrs. Georgette V. Monoy – for all the help extended
Miss Kareen A. Morit, Mrs. Gigi Montero , Miss Merriam Rosalin, Mr. Eric Mansueto M.
Calo and Miss .Glaiza L. Tiape

To the Parish Priests who had their stint in Jabonga and contributed much to what
Jabonga is now, notable among them:
Rev. Fr. Joesilo C. Amalla – for the collection of antiques and writings about the church
from which materials for this work were taken
Rev. Fr. Almado C. Ecarma – for the assemblage of the Museum and the renovation,
preservation of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church and the revival of Sumayajaw
Rev. Fr. Dennis S. Prisco – for the ever-ready assistance and concern to the Museum
and the Church

And to GOD who gives the strength, knowledge, wisdom and enthusiasm to the writer
for the realization of this module.

ANTONINA
M. AQUINO-PRISCO
Master Teacher – I
Jabonga Central ES
Jabonga District
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… i
PREFACE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………….
iii
OBJECTIVES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1
CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1
CONCEPT MAP………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2
MAP OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE……………………………………………………………………………….
3
MAP OF JABONGA………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………
7
Brief History of the Municipality of Jabonga………………………………………………….. 8
How Jabonga Got Its Name…………………………………………………………………………….
10
Heraldic Meaning of the Official Seal…………………………………………………………….. 11
Municipal Symbols………………………………………………………………………………………….
12

TOPIC 1 – HISTORICAL SPOTS OF JABONGA

Our Lady of Assumption Church………………………………………………………………. 13
Our Lady of Assumption, the Town’s Patroness……………………………………….. 18
The Parochial Museum…………………………………………………………………………….. 19
The Millennium Flagpole………………………………………………………………………….. 20

TOPIC 2 – ADVENTURE / ECO-TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

Canoeing and Windsurfing or Sailing………………………………………………………… 22
Lake Mainit…………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Kalinawan River………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Scuba Diving…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Dolphin Watching…………………………………………………………………………………….. 26
Caving………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
Camping…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
Trekking…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Waterfalls………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
Lambingan Falls………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Mayugda Falls…………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
Cultural Villages……………………………………………………………………………………….. 32
Mayor Pio A. Monton Great Lake Resort………………………………………………….. 33
TOPIC 3 – SPORTS TOURISM ATTRACTION
Arnis Camp………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

TOPIC 4 – FESTIVALS
Sumayajaw Festival………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Baoto Festival………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36

TOPIC 5 – JABONGA PRODUCTS

Major Products………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
Copra…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Fishes & Shells……………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Other Products…………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
Virgin Coconut Oil………………………………………………………………………………. 38
Vinegar………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
Furniture……………………………………………………………………………………………. 39
Bamboo……………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Gemilina, Narra and Tugas…………………………………………………………… 40

APPLICATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
41
ABSTRACTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
41
CHECK-UP TEST…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
42
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS…………………………………………………………………………………
45
Orden Ejecutiva………………………………………………………………………………………………
46
Municipal Song……………………………………………………………………………………………….
47
Barangays and Sitios in the Municipality of Jabonga and
Their Fiestas and Patron Saints……………………………………………………………………….
48
Municipal Officials of Jabonga 2004-2007……………………………………………………… 52
Barangay Captain of Municipality of Jabonga………………………………………………… 53
Roster of Mayors and Vice Mayors………………………………………………………………... 54

AN INVITATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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GLOSSARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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KEY ANSWER………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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PROVINCIAL SONG……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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PROVINCIAL RESOLUTION……………………………………………………………………………………
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MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION……………………………………………………………………………………..
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii
OBJECTIVES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1
CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1
CONCEPT MAP………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2
MAP OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE……………………………………………………………………………….
3
MAP OF JABONGA………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………
7
Brief History of the Municipality of Jabonga…………………………………………………..
8
How Jabonga Got Its Name…………………………………………………………………………….
10
Heraldic Meaning of the Official Seal……………………………………………………………..
11
Municipal Symbols………………………………………………………………………………………….
12

TOPIC 1 – HISTORICAL SPOTS OF JABONGA

1. Our Lady of Assumption Church……………………………………………………………….
13
2. Our Lady of Assumption, the Town’s Patroness………………………………………..
18
3. The Parochial Museum……………………………………………………………………………..
19
 4. The Millennium Flagpole…………………………………………………………………………..
20

TOPIC 2 – ADVENTURE / ECO-TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

1. Canoeing and Windsurfing or Sailing…………………………………………………………
22
a. Lake Mainit………………………………………………………………………………………….
22
b. Kalinawan River…………………………………………………………………………………..
23
2. Scuba Diving……………………………………………………………………………………………..
25
3. Dolphin Watching……………………………………………………………………………………..
26
4. Caving……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
27
5. Camping……………………………………………………………………………………………………
28
6. Trekking……………………………………………………………………………………………………
29
7. Waterfalls…………………………………………………………………………………………………
30
a. Lambingan Falls…………………………………………………………………………………..
30
b. Mayugda Falls……………………………………………………………………………………..
31
8. Cultural Villages………………………………………………………………………………………..
32
9. Mayor Pio A. Monton Great Lake Resort…………………………………………………..
33

TOPIC 3 – SPORTS TOURISM ATTRACTION

1. Arnis Camp……………………………………………………………………………………………….
34

TOPIC 4 – FESTIVALS
1. Sumayajaw
Festival………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
2. Baoto
Festival…………………………………………………………………………………………..
36

TOPIC 5 – JABONGA PRODUCTS

A. Major Products…………………………………………………………………………………………
37
1. Copra………………………………………………………………………………………………….
37
 2. Fishes & Shells…………………………………………………………………………………….
37
B. Other Products………………………………………………………………………………………….
38
1. Virgin Coconut Oil……………………………………………………………………………….
38
2. Vinegar……………………………………………………………………………………………….
38
3. Furniture…………………………………………………………………………………………….
39
a. Bamboo………………………………………………………………………………………..
39
b. Gemilina, Narra and Tugas……………………………………………………………
40

APPLICATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
41
ABSTRACTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
41
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS…………………………………………………………………………………
45
Orden Ejecutiva………………………………………………………………………………………………
46
Municipal Song……………………………………………………………………………………………….
47
Barangays and Sitios in the Municipality of Jabonga and
Their Fiestas and Patron Saints……………………………………………………………………….
48
Municipal Officials of Jabonga 2004-2007………………………………………………………
52
Barangay Captain of Municipality of Jabonga…………………………………………………
53
Roster of Mayors and Vice Mayors………………………………………………………………...
54

AN INVITATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
56
GLOSSARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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OBJECTIVES

As the learners go through this module, they are expected to:

1. Identify the historical, cultural, adventure, sporty and beautiful spots of

Jabonga.
2. Enumerate the natural resources and products found in the municipality.
3. Appreciate the thrill and fascination brought about by the experiences in
the tourism spots.
4. Give ways in preserving the different spots and conserving the resources
found therein.

CONTENTS

This module contains:

1. Brief History of the Municipality of Jabonga.

2. Tourism Map of Agusan del Norte.
3. Map of Jabonga highlighting the places of interests.
4. Pictures/Articles/Selections of the historical, cultural, adventure, sporty,
beautiful spots and products of the municipality.
5. Different adventures that Jabonga offers.
6. Supplementary Related readings about Jabonga.

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CONCEPT MAP

As you turn the pages of this module, you will discover the
different places of the municipality that offer the
attractionsadventures/activities shown in the Concept Map.

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 CONCEPT MAP
CONCEPT MAP

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MAP OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE

MAP OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE

Let us look at the map of Agusan del Norte below,. tThen answer
the questions that follow.

HABONGAN! HABONGAN!

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KORO: Habongan, Habongan
An lungsod na amo natawhan
Pinayanga ini namo tanan.

I. Arang na isda sa danaw sanan sa kadagatan

Gana an kabukiran, matambak na kaumahan
Dios naghatag sa buhong na karajawan
para sa amo tanan.
(Koro)

II. Habanganon mga matinahuron, nagmahal

Sa Diyos na amo Makakagahum
Maabi-abihon sanan nagamping sa kinaiyahan
Na matahum
(Koro)

III. Mga habanganon nadungog na

mga malantip as salabutan
Silas a mga opisina hibagtan
Nagtapot nan dagko na katungdanan
Naghatag nan garbo sa Habongan
(Koro)

IV. Amo na an Habonganan, Habonganan

Tagmahal namo tanan
Kay naghuya kami dinhi na malinawon
Sanan busog sa spiritohanon
(Koro)

ACTIVITY 1

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1. What are the municipalities that you pass before reaching
Jabonga starting from Butuan City going through the national
highway?

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__________________

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2. What municipality of Agusan del Norte comes after Jabonga?

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ACTIVITY 1

3. What are the municipalities that you pass before reaching Jabonga starting
from Butuan City going through the national highway?

_________________________, _________________________,

_________________________, _________________________,

4. What municipality of Agusan del Norte comes after Jabonga?

______________________

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MAP OF JABONGA

This is the whole map of Jabonga. Take a look on its highlighted places of interest. Remember each as you travel through them on
your exciting adventure.

Since you have seen the two maps of Jabonga you are now ready for our topics.

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5. What are the municipalities that you pass before reaching

Jabonga starting from Butuan City going through the National
Highway?

___________________ __________________

___________________ __________________

6. What municipality of Agusan del Norte comes after Jabonga?

___________________

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Since you have seen the two maps of Jabonga you are now ready for our topics.

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MAP OF JABONGA

This is the whole map of Jabonga. Take a look on its highlighted places of
interest. Remember each as you travel through them on your exciting adventure.

Since you have seen the two maps of Jabonga you are now ready for our topics.

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Before going through this module, let’s answer the exercises below.

Pre-Activity

Direction: Put a check () mark in the appropriate column to show if

you agree or disagree.

AGREE DISAGREE

1. Jabonga is a town rich in historical, __ ____

cultural, adventure, sporty and beautiful

spots.

2. We can’t see any Pagosi and Tabukali

flowers in the mMunicipality.

3. Jabonga offers different adventures

such as cruising, wind surfing,
canoeing, caving, diving, rock
climbing, camping and trekking.

4. Our Lady of Assumption Church is one

contribution of the town to history.

5. Indigenous Ccultural Ccommunities

such as Mamanwa Ttribe
never thrived in Jabonga.

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You can check if your answers are all correct as you go

through this module.

Before going through this module, let’s answer the exercises below.

Pre-Activity

Direction: Put a check mark in the appropriate column to show if you agree or
disagree.

AGREE DISAGREE

Jabonga is a town rich in historical,

cultural, adventure, sporty and beautiful
spots.

We can’t see any Pagosi and Tabukali

flowers in the Municipality.

Jabonga offers different adventures such

as cruising, wind surfing, canoeing,
caving, diving, rock climbing, camping
and trekking.

Our Lady of Assumption Church is one

contribution of the town to history.

Indigenous cultural communities such as

Mamanwa tribe never thrived in Jabonga.

You can check if your answers are all correct as you go through this module.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Jabonga – one of the prime tourist attractions in Agusan

del Norte.

Jabonga is nestled between a lake and the sea. There i’s no town like
thisthis in the whole Mindanao. which is as lovely as this. You can experience
sunrise at the lake and sunset at Butuan Bay in just one day.

Jabonga is a hilly and sloppy town located in the northeastern part of

Agusan del Norte. Its land area is 29,300 hectares with more than half of it is
classified as 50% slope. Based on Census Official Year 20100, the population
of Jabonga was 23,3530,501.

Jabonga is blessed with God-given beautiful spots such as the

panoramic view of the Lake Mainit, Butuan Bay, waterfalls with crystal clear water,
the famous Pagosi and Tabukali flowers. Because of its rich natural resources, you can
do a lot of amazing adventures here. If you want to go trekking, rock climbing, caving,
canoeing, scuba diving and wind surfing, you can do them all here.
anwith the crystal clear water and the famousbeautiful Pagosi and Tabukali flowers.
Jabonga also offers the Mayor Pio A. Monton Great Lake Resort and floating cottages to
tourists and its residents as well.

Because of the rich natural resources, the town offers, a lot of amazing
adventures. can be done here. Visitors can go trekking, rock climbing, caving, canoeing,
scuba diving and wind surfing.

Jabonga also offers the Mayor Pio A. Monton Great Lake Resort and floating
cottages to tourist and its residents as well.

Jabonga is not only .rich in beauty but also in history. The mission
church of the Roman Catholic started herewas established in the early 16th
century. The oldest surviving church in Mindanao, was constructed in 1878, is
also found here. Its museum also features 15 th century artifacts. Indigenous
cultural communities- the Mamanwa Ttribe inhabit some sitios. This group of
people is a living link between the past and the present Jabonga.

Before moving further, let’s have first a background of

the brief history of Jabonga.
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BRIEF History of the Municipality of Jabonga

In1
In 1582the 1580’s, the king of Spain awarded Jabonga as an
encomienda to Don Agustin de Cepeda Diego de Carvajal who was also an
encomiendero. of Oton, Iloilo. As the duty of an encomiendero, he protected the
natives of the place and converted them to Christianity, worked with the
priest and collected taxes from them. At that time there were 600 inhabitants but
only 149 gave tributes. people.

2
Jabonga was situated along the banks of our present day Colorado
whichthat was then called Rio de Zampojar.
Zampojar (Sampongan=Jabonga): Diego de Carvajal collects along the river of
Zampojar fifty-eight tributes. They are not all well pacified, and have neither instruction
nor justice. at that time.

In the year 1622, Jabonga became a mission station of the Order of

Augustinian Recollects (O.A.R.) Mmissionaries.; iIt was also under the
supervision of Butuan Pparish.
3
1622: The District of Butuan, Sampongan (Jabonga) is reported as encomiendas
of Francisco de Santa Cruz (see 1591), Doña Maria de Vega and Doña Ines de Bolaños;
Bislig and Cateel of Juan de las Mariñas.

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4
As for the Agusan area, in 1631 the Recoletos had an established church and
convent at Butuan, with Jabonga as a visita, and at Linao.
5
The following enumerations show the number of priests in the main stations for
the year indicated.
1758: Tandag 3; Butuan 2: Surigao 2; Siargao 2; Bislig 2; Jabonga 1
(This can be gleaned from various Recoletos documents in the archives of
Marcilla, Spain)
1771: Tandag 2; Butuan 2; Surigao 2; Bislig 1; Jabonga 1
1774: Tandag 2; Butuan 2; Surigao 2; Bislig 1; Jabonga 1

The Muslim marauders then called “Moros” attacked Jabonga for several
occasions in the 1700s. Fr. Marcos de Guadalupe, who was assigned in Jabonga, had to
flee to the mountains to escape death from the Moro pirates in 1788. The “Moros” came
to Jabonga to hunt crocodiles since they abound in Lake Mainit.

The presence of artifacts, dated back duringto the Ming Dynasty,

unearthed at Colorado and neighboring Barangay Magsaysay, will tell us that
business was flourishing that time. Part of the jewels found their way to the
Parochial Museum which was housed below the; and the Catholic Rectory before,
and the Catholic Diocesan Museum at Butuan City is home to a number of
church furnishings such as wooden baptismal font, 6 feet tall wooden
candelabras, carved cubicle pillars and others. The Butuan City Museum
pridesd heritself with numerous wealth of old from our townJabonga.

After a devastating typhoon in 1876, Fr. Urios instigated Jabonganons

to look for a higher ground for a permanent church. Together with this was
the transfer of the town to the present day location.

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Sometime in 19402, American forces who were sent to capture Surigao rebels that had
escaped to Agusan attacked Jabonga together with Tubay. ( Documents ). This left to
the town and its people.
Jabonga was created a regular-independent town on July 1, 1921 by
virtue of the Executive Order No. 18 dated April 25, 1921 by Acting Governor
General Charles E. Yeater. Though Jabonga became an independent town only
in 1921, it was first mentioned in 15823 at the Spanish Archival documents.
So, in 201108 Jabonga is already 4295 years in its existence.

Today, Jabonga has 15 barangays located strategically along the

lakeshore, the highway and the coastal areas. The people from this barangays
converge at Barangay rgy.Poblacion for the celebration of “Adlaw nan Habongan”
every 1st day of July. Different activities are lined-up to make this day memorable and
meaningful. Among these activities are agro-socio and cultural displays; and even
bicycle contest from the coastal barangays to Poblacion. The celebration is capped by
the giving of Certificates of Appreciation to people or group of people that help make
Jabonga grow to what it is now and giving honors to the past leaders who shaped
Jabonga where it is going that of “bounty and beauty.”

You already learned about the brief history of Jabonga. However, the
old townsfolk have their story of how Jabonga got its name.

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1 Caraga Antigua
The Hispanization and Christianization of Agusan, Surigao and East Davao
Second Edition by: Peter Schreurs, MSC pp. 251, 258
First Edition by: Peter Schreurs, MSC p. 208
2 Caraga Antigua - Second Edition p. 104
3 Caraga Antigua - Second Edition p. 105
4 Caraga Antigua - Second Edition p. 169
5 Caraga Antigua - Second Edition p. 149, 24

You already learned about the brief history of Jabonga. However, the
old townfolks have their story of how Jabonga got its name.

How Jabonga Got Its Name

Jabonga traces its origin to a village formerly occupied by NNegritoes

and a few Christian immigrants led by a Manobo nNegrito meztizo Angelecio

Montante, also called Agaras. The village became known as “Celopan”, a

name derived from the bamboos growing along the bank of the river that

were made into smoking pipes.

Sometime during the middle part of the 19 th century, the increasing

number of inhabitants who were joined by other Christian immigrants from

other places transferred to a new settlement in the present site of Colorado.

By this timen, tThe Spanish government was already sending missionaries to

all parts of the island and the group that went up the Kalinawan River

reached the settlement of Colorado, a name derived from the word “Colorao”

meaning colored, because of the white spotted arms of Domingo Mondoy, the

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brave settler who dared to face the newcomers. Proceeding upstream, the

missionaries reached Celopan and seeing a native inside a hut, the floor of

which was just one meter above the water, they asked him what the place

was called. Thinking that the Spaniards were referring to the hut, he

answered “Habongan”. Thus, Celopan was renamed “Habongan ” which was

later became Jabonga.

OFFICIAL SEAL

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Heraldic Meaning of the Official Seal

Tree : Represent Magcono, the hardest tree which is is

abundantly

found in the locality.

Mountain : Source of the forest products

Coconut : Represents the major agricultural product of the

inhabitants

Fish Coral : The main source of livelihood

Fish : Shows the abundance of different species of fish such

aAs
Gobbies (Pijanga), Carp (Karpa), Mudfish (Hayoan),
Eel (Kasili), Tilapia, Gingaw, Langub, Kikilo, Pigok and
Bayanak

Beaches : The beaches facing Butuan Bay (westside) and the

beaches
along thealong the Llake Mainit (facing eEast)
are tourists

attractionss.

Lake & Sea : The two sources of fishing grounds.

River and Lake : Represent potentials for hydro electric power

Birds : Represent the Mmunicipal Bbird (Kalaw)

MUNICIPAL SYMBOLS

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Municipal Flower: Sacred Lotus (PAGOSI) Municipal Fruit: Jack Fruit (Nangka)

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

gGaertn

Municipal Bird: Hornbill (Kayaw) Municipal Color: Pink

Scientific Name: Hydrocorax hydrocorax

Municipal Fish: Goby (Pijanga) Municipal Tree: Acacia (Akasya)

Scientific Name: Glossogobius Giuris Scientific Name: Acacia sclerosperma

MUNICIPAL SYMBOLS
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Municipal Flower -: PAGOSI

Municipal Fruit :- LAKATANLAKATAN

Municipal Tree : - ACACIA

Municipal Bird : - KAYAW (Kalaw)

Municipal Fish : - Pidjanga

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Municipal Color : - PINK

TOPIC 1 - HISTORICAL SPOTS OF JABONGA

1. Our Lady of Assumption Church

Our Lady of Assumption Church was declared as Centennial Church during the
historical visit of the Papal Nuncio. It is the only oldest surviving church in

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Mindanao. It was established after a devastating typhoon in 1876 when Fr.

Urios instigated Jabonganons to look for a higher ground for a permanent
church. Fr. Chambo, SJ, started its construction in 1878. Fr. Llobera, SJ,
blessed it during the Feast of Corpus Cristi, June 17,1897, 1897.

The church has many features to be proud of:

The Retablo is a giant wooden piece
that occupies the main altar. This is
Spanish-inspired altar that has 3
cubicles for the Patroness and St.
Isidore (San Isidro) and St. Roc (San
Roque) that were brought to
Jabonga in 1890’s . Tthe Retablo is
now a rare item in Mindanao
Churches. This was made in Manila
and assembled in Jabonga. Made of
hard wood with carvings, the retablo
is capped by wood sunrays with the
emblem “M” of Mary Assumed to
Heaven.

The Jabonga Church Jubilee Door. This door

was built to complete the general structure of
the church that had no formal door for almost
a hundred years of her temporal existence since
ssincehe was its constructed construction in 1878.
The door is ma Made of tugas, balit, bayong,
narra and magcono taken from different
barrios of the town of Jabonga alone. This door
has been a passage of thousands of pilgrims all
over the Ddiocese of Butuan during the Jubilee
Year.

The transom of this door repeats and

accentuates the modified Romanesque arches
at the sanctuary and at the central nave while
the Jerusalem Crosses attached to the
“bandejas” signify the Four Corners of the
globe waiting for missionary response from
those who enter through it. The Alpha and
Omega represents Jesus Presence in time and eternity.

T h e Pulpito. Formerly this

one of the haligues along the central nave and
was transferred in 1979 by Fr. Avelino
Balatcuctan, Jabonga’s first Pparish Ppriest, to

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where it is now located. Octagonal in shape, this formerly fixed structure was
embellished with emblems of Our Lord and Our Lady. Complementing above it
is a tornavoz of the same shape with a dove in glory. Added to it now are
electrical fixtures to facilitate the readings at Mass and for artistico –
aesthetical reasons. This kind of pulpit is now a rarity in Caraga Region and
in Mindanao.

ACTIVITY 2

Direction: Label the first two features of the church.

_______________ _______________

The Table of the Eucharist. Vatican

II’s Sacrosanctum Concilium allows the
use of altars like this for the celebration
of the Eucharist not just like those on the
olden days where they were attached to
the wall of the sanctuary making the
presiding priest say the mass with his
back facing the people. This kind of altar
table permits him to go around it and
allows him to face his flock as he
officiates the Eucharist. The altar table is
one slab of tugas wood measuring 7.5
inches thick, 42 inches wide and 108.5 inches in length. This is a rarity today.
As the central structure in the church, the Parish of Jabonga, made it into a
point to highlight historic – ecological awareness to her people by retrieving a
tugas stump made as the baffle base from the waters of Lake Mainit near San
Pablo and left over trunk from the mountain of San Roque were the first
Christian communities of the pueblo.

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The Columnas. Originally, this church

had more than 40 magcono haligues. In
1876, Fr. Saturnino Urios, SJ collected
them from the forests near the pueblo and
were hauled in manually by townsfolk to
this site in preparation for the building of
a stronger church to ward off typhoons in
the locality after the pueblo was
transferred forom the village of Colorado
to the site where Celopan River empties
into the lake. These iron-wood posts first
stood here since 1877 and are now mute
witnesses to the faith of the people who
were brought to this church .

right after coming out from the womb and before they are committed to the tomb.

ACTIVITY 3

Direction: Draw a line to match the picture with its name of

the second two features of the church.

* Columnas* Columnas
1.

* Table of the Eucharist

2.

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The Gradilla. As priests in the pre-

Vatican days would say Mass in Latin
and with their back facing the people,
altars like this would be apt for such as
a celebration then. This is a
reproduction of the original. The
“gradus” (or sSteps) hence the name
gradilla, and tiny turned balusters used
here are made from different kinds of
hard wood namely: narra, tugas, yakal,
magcono, balit, bayong duyok –duyok
and nangka taken from the different
barrios of the town., Tthe tabernacle and the candle stands are hewn out from
tugas and bayong wood in imitation from the original appurtenances of this
old church.

The Communion
Rail. These are solid
balusters, 12 meters long
made of “bayajong” or
“bayong” _ a black or
dark colored wood. The
faithful communicants
kneel on this rail to
receive the Body and
Blood of Jesus Christ.
This rail reminds
everyone of the love,
sacrifices and pain of their their redemption from sin and death.

The last feature is the Jubilee

Flagpole. This is 100 ft. high flagpole. At
exactly 12 midnight of December 31, 1999,
after a farewell mMass was offered at the
parish church, a giant Vatican Flag was
hoisted here as the people joyfully sang the
Pontifical Hymn. This was to welcome the
Great Jubilee and to usher in the third
mMillennium of the birth and salvation in
Christ. This Flagpole according to Apostolic
Nuncio, Rev. Antonio Francisco, who visited
Jabonga, is the tallest flagpole for a Papal
flag in the entire ChristendomChristendom and
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allegiance of the parish to the Holy See, it is also a source of local pride. Rev.
Fr.
Joesilo C. Amalla was responsible offor the construction of the Jubilee
Flagpole.

ACTIVITY 4

Direction: Write the missing letters of the name of the last

three features of the church.

Gr_d_ll_ C_mm_n__n R__l

J __ b _ l _ _ F l _ g p _l _

ACTIVITY 5

Direction: Write the different features of the Our Lady of

Assumption Church on the pieces of bBanana.

BANANA WEB

Features of the Our Lady of Assumption Church

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2. Our Lady of Assumption, the Ttown’s Patroness

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The statue was brought from Spain together with the church
bells in the late 1890’s. The faithful believed that Mary aAssumed to
hHeaven is a miraculous Patroness. Her fiesta falls on August 15 and
Sumayajaw Festival is staged in her honor for her intercession for more
blessings. On the 14th of August, the Fluvial Procession is a sight to
behold. It is a procession of the image of Our Lady of the Assumption
and all the Patron Saints of the chapels of the Parish in decorated
pump boats. The and procession goes around the lake to ward off evils.
The faithful also pray and pray for more blessings to be poured over Jabonga
and the Lake Mainit Mainit, the lake which gives life to the people.

3. The Parochial Museum

Shown above is one of the insideterior portions of the Parochial

Museum showcasing some of its artifacts.

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Housed below the Catholic Rectory is the Parochial Museum. This houses
the pieces that remain of the domestic and ecclesiastical appurtenances of the
town. Liturgical paraphernalia like Llatin missal, sacred vessels, vestments and
statues together with items like antique jars and equipment used to fish out
crocodiles in Lake Mainit, are displayed here. Ceramic wares from Vietnam
during the 15th Century; Chinese porcelains and native spears dug in Colorado
and Magsaysay are displayed in little repository. As a gallery of faith and culture,
this little enterprise of the Parish is one of Mindanao’s early Parish Museums to
date.

4. The Millennium Flagpole

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The Millennium Flagpole was erected to perpetuate the historic

moment in world history when a Nnational Aanthem was simultaneously
suang for the first time as the first sunrise of a new century hits a national
territory. On this flagpole, the Philippine National Anthem was sung by
Jabonganons on January 1, 2000 at exactly 5:45 AM (technically this was the
actual time the first sunlight in our country hit the Philippines at its highest
peak in Mt. Apo). Church, Provincial and Municipal Officials, headed by the
late Municipal Mayor, Hon. Narcisita M. Moran, offered prayers on this
occasion and released giant balloons after hoisting the National Emblem into
the blue skies. Canned music from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
heightened further the patriotic fervor of the moment.

The Millennium Flagpole stands at 100 ft. high today at the Municipal
Town Square.

ACTIVITY 6

Direction: Answer the following questions to the best you

can. Write your answers on the spaces provided
below ieach ts question.

1. WhoShe is Jabonga’s Ttown Patroness.?

2. What is the name of theIt is a home of the pieces that remain of the
domestic and ecclesiastical appurtenances of Jabonga?.

23. WhatIt was erected to perpetuate the historic moment in world

history?.

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TOPIC 2 - - ADVENTURE / ECO-TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

Jabonga is very rich in natural resources;. Tthus, it has many

adventure/eco-tourism attractions destinations. If you want to go canoeing, rock
climbing, scuba diving, caving, windsurfing or sailing, camping, trekking
Jabongawe hasve it all here. Now, hold your breath as you discover the right
place to go for the amazing adventure you want.

1. CANOEING AND WINDSURFING OR SAILING

a. Lake Mainit

Lake Mainit is the fourth

largest lake in the country. It
has a total area of about 17,
060 has. Its lakeshore has a
total length of 62 km. It has
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serve as its tributaries. Puyo River is the biggest tributary to Lake Mainit.
This lake is more than 30 m. above sea level, mean depth is 128 meters and
the deepest part is more than 300 meters. Its only outlet, Kalinawan River
(29.1 km.) empties into Butuan Bay. Lake Mainit is known for its pidjanga,
gabot, banak, haw-an, gi-ngaw, igi, kasili and bug-wan – rare fish speciespecie
found only in this lake and is a natural habitat to some endangered Philippine
flora and fauna. Migratory birds from Russia and Japan and native flowers –
Pagosi and Tabukali are its unique attractions.

Because of its vast expanse of water, this lake is very fittedfit for
canoeing and windsurfing or sailing. Canoeing is an adventure activity that
has been developed into a competitiveon sport. Canoeing tours for 6-10
people are available from March to October.

Windsurfing is perfect at the lake from October to December.

This time, Lake Mainit has a cruiser boat with a seating capacity of 32
persons. The cruiser will takes a triangle cruise from Jabonga to Kitcharao;
andthen proceedsd to Mainit and then goes back to Jabonga. The cruise charges a
at a minimal cost. Another enjoyable cruise is the route to Kalinawan River. Here, the
cruiser boat navigates at the blue and tranquil waters of Kalinawan riverRiver through its
winding navigational lane where one can see plants of different kinds in each side of the
bank. The cruise will start from Poblacion to as far as the area of Municipality of
Santiago.

Pagosi Tabukali

b. Kalinawanb. Kalinawan River

This 29.1 km. of

pristine and picturesque
river is the only outlet of
Lake Mainit. It passes
through the Municipality of
Jabonga, Santiago and
Tubay before it finally
empties into Butuan Bay.
In history, it is one of the
oldest trading and
missionary routes in the

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Philippines. Its past (part of Old Kingdom of Butuan), even predates written
Philippine
historyHistory.. The river is a fishing ground to the Mamanwa Ttribe.
+–-------

Kalinawan River is the route of the 30K Baoto Mmarathon races from
Jabonga to Tubay since 2001. This time, Jabonga offers a river cruise from the Great
Lake Resort to Sitio Coro traversing the Kalinawan River. The cruise will stop at Coro
Mini Fishlanding and Cultural Center. There, the tourist can witness the Mamanwa Tribe
dances and displays of handicrafts.

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ACTIVITY 7

A. Do you remember these places?

Write its name beside each picture.

________________________

B. Label the route of the triangle cruise along the Lake Mainit.

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C. Put a check () on the blank under Agree or Disagree if

this is your choice

Agree Disagree

1. Canoeing is best from

March to October.

2. Windsurfing is perfect from

October to December

2. SCUBA DIVING

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Scuba diving is a growing sport in the Philippines. If you love this

sport, why not try in Jabonga?

Jabonga Reef 1 otherwise known as Vito Wall located in Barangay San

Vicente is a good dive site. It has crevices, caves, overhangs, alleys and walls
with depths ranging from 45 to 200 feet.ft. Pelagic abound together with
snappers, sweet lips and trevallies.

Jabonga Reef 2, another dive site, is a shoal still located in San Vicente in the
border of Carihatag, Malimono, Surigao del Norte. Looc Point isPoint is another dive
site located in San Vicente. Two more dive sites still located in San Vicente
are generally rockgenerally rock formations. Other dive sites are San Jose Point
in Barangay San Jose and Magdagooc Point in Barangay Magdagooc. Fish life
is bountiful in these dive sites.

In totality, Jabonga offers 67 dive sites. PSo, people who are really fond
of scuba diving will really find these dive sites thrilling, fascinating and
amazing.

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3. DOLPHIN WATCHING DOLPHIN WATCHING

Playful dolphins are seen at Barangay Magdagooc and Barangay San

Jose. They can be found at 2 kilometers offshore. The people specially the
fisher folks,folks have bonding with these ocean creatures during the months
of February to September.

Spinner, bottlenose and frazer dolphins are three of the eight dolphin
species found in these barangays along Butuan Bay.

ACTIVITY 8

How much did you learn?

Encircle the letter of your answer.

1) How many dive sites are found in Jabonga?

a. a. 67 b. 4 c. 2

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2.) San Vicente offers 4 dive sites.

a. Yesa. Yes b. No c. Maybe

3) What is the range of the depth of the walls of Jabonga Reef 1?

a. 10a. 10-100 ft. b. 50-150 ft. c. 45c. 45-200 ft.

3) Barangayrgy. Magdagooc and Barangayrgy. San Jose are the two

barangays where dolphins can be seen.
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

4) There are five among the eight dolphin species found at

Barangayrgy. Magdagooc and Barangayrgy. San Jose.
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

4. CAVING

Libas Cave

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For novice cavers, Libas Cave is a good cave to start. It is situated 1

km. away from the national highway of Barangay Libas going to Sitio San
Roque.

Libas Cave is a dry cave with stalactites and stalagmites inside. You
can find no plants there but wildlife like bats, crabs, spiders, cockroaches
and worms abound the place.

Libas Cave was a place for guano mining before that it has becomes
one of our tourist attractions.

So let us start caving now and discover the cave of Libas.

ACTIVITY 9

Write some wild animals that inhabit Libas Cave.

____________ ,____________, ____________, ____________,

____________ ,____________, ___________

5. CAMPING

Top Ridge

Looc Busay

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If you love to go camping, Jabonga can offer you a good campsite.

You can find this place at Looc Busay, Barangay San Vicente.

At the campsite is the Faustina Falls. It is a fast flowing waterfall on

a rock formation. Beside the waterfall are the wild flowers where rare
butterflies visit especially in the month of May. Stones of different sizes
and forms abound.

Looc Busay is good for picnics, for a family get-together or just for
bonding with friends. It is also a place for reflection for someone who is
looking for answers for in-depth questions about life and a refuge for a
weary soul.

Faustina Falls is located at a private land. owned by Pagara Family For

its maintenance, the managementthe management is requesting a little amount
Php 1.00/ head from picnic goers/ tourists.

Top Ridge is also an ideal campsite. It boasts of fresh air and

water; added to its the panoramic view of its surroundings.

Activity 10: Identify these two campsites.

Label the pictures

_____________ ___________

6. TREKKING

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If you’re such an adventurous person and very eager to go trekking,

the Top Ridge, at a place going to Magdagooc and Dinarawan Trail at San
Pablo is are best for you.

Well-trained Mamanwas are ever ready to guide you as you go on

your exciting journey to the vast and wonderful Dinarawan Trail.

The Top Ridge is a free land to go for trekking. When you’re on

top of it especially on clear day you can see Camiguin Island on one side
and the Lake Mainit on the other side. Dinarawan Trail trekking is a five-
hour breathtaking experience passing two waterfalls.

ACTIVITY 11

Match the descriptions to its place by drawing a line to

them.

Description Place

1. Well-trained Mamanwas are ready to guide A. Top Ridge

you on your exciting journey here.

2. You can see the Camiguin Island on one B. Dinarawan

Trail
one side and Lake Mainit on the other side
side when you are on top of this place.

7. ROCK CLIMBING

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The Leaning Rock located between Barangay Magdagooc and Barangay San Jose is a
bastion-like formation of a rock towering along the western coast of the town. This
leaning promontory is a good natural diving board for sea enthusiasts and a very strong
wall for rock climbers. To reach this resort one has to negotiate a 7 km. winding road
from the Poblacion toward Butuan Bay where it beckons into the background from
Barangay Magdagooc. Not only the water is in its pristine purity but its immediate
surroundings are also a good respite for souls to let God dwell in and let go the cares of
the day.

WATERFALLS

A. Lambingan Falls

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Lambingan Falls is situated at Barangay San Jose. Its height is

approximately 5 meters with fast flowing waters cascading on it. As its name suggests,
it is a great place for romantic escapades. If you want to develop, intensify your
relationships with your special someone or want to restore, renew broken relationship,
this is the best place to go.

Lambingan Falls is not only good for lovers but also for the whole family as
well. Family togetherness will become more meaningful with the wonderful interaction
with nature.

B. Mayugda Falls

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Mayugda Falls is situated along the road at Purok 1 Poblacion Jabonga. It is

just a short three- layer waterfall with an approximate measurement of 2 meters.
Passers by really admire this naturally cool, attractive and multi-level waterfalls.

Mayugda Falls is now taken cared of by the mMunicipality because of the

expansion of the tourism project. Flowers and other plants in its surroundings further
enhanced its beauty. Cleanliness is also maintained.

The falls is not only rich in natural beauty but also with an enchanting story.
According to the townsfolk there were times wherein people took some shots at the
falls but nothing appears at the picture.

So, come and visit Mayugda Falls. You will discover its true beauty and the
truth behind its enchanting tale.

Activity 12:

Direction: Give the name of the falls it calls for.

a. A waterfall by the roadside.

b. A waterfall ideal for romantic escapades.

8. CULTURAL VILLAGES

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It has been said that if you are on a tour to other places and never seen its
indigenous people, you are not a real tourist.

The Mamanwa Ttribe, the oldest indigenous tribe in the Philippines, can be
seen in Jabonga. You can see many of them at the villages in Sitio Coro, Dinarawan,
Mayoos and other settlements.

So, come and visit these villages a. And you’ll become a real tourist.
at heart.

ACTIVITY 13

Activity 13: Write two villages in Jabonga where the Mamanwa

tribeTribe inhabits.

1. 2.

9. MAYOR PIO A. MONTON GREAT LAKE RESORT

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Jabonga boasts of a resort near the town proper, the Mayor Pio A. Monton Great
Lake Resort., where t The ambiance of the place is the desire of everyone who wants to
enjoy nature and take a rest from the madding crowd.

The flowers in bloom can satisfy the longings of the heart and soul. The beautiful
sunrise soothes the nerves and tells us that it is still a beautiful world.

The Mayor Pio A. Monton Great Lake Resort has an open field of playground in
Lake Mainit for canoeing, surfing, leisure boating, cruising, fishing and many more.

It has 11 cottages, a function hall, a small hostel run by the Mamanwas; and the
viewing deck has a huge span of the panoramic view of the lake.

This resort is named in honor of the First Mayor of Jabonga elected under the
Philippine Republic, and the donor of the lot partially used by the resort.

TOPIC 3 - SPORTS TOURISM ATTRACTION

1. ARNIS CAMP

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Learning self-defense is an investment for a lifetime.

Jabonga offers one form of self-defense – The Arnis.

Every Saturday you can witness children and adults practicing their skills in
this kind of martial arts. A very skilled trainor, in the name of Grand Master
Fernando Candawan, is training and facilitating these Jabonganonus to put them on
their best. The Provincial Government through Community Affairs Division and the
LGU of Jabonga give this training free to everyone.

ACTIVITY 14
Enumerate the two offices that support the
Arnis Sports.

1. 2.

TOPIC 34 - FESTIVALS

1. SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL

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Jabonganons living in other places will really come home to Jabonga to witness
the Sumayajaw Festival. It is a festival celebrated annually in Jabonga every 15 th of
August, the Fallfall of the Feast of Our Lady of Assumption. This is a thanksgiving
offering through songs, dances and “Luwa” (lyrical poem) for the bounties showered by
the Heavenly Father through the intercession of Our Lady of Assumption – the Patroness
of Jabonga.

Sumayajaw dates back as far as one can remember. But the staging of
Sumayajaw as a festival began in 2002 with Rev. Fr. Almado C. Ecarma, the Parish
Priest, at the helm believing that Sumayajaw would not only unite the Jabonganons but
would also bond with the visitors as they gather at the Town Square.

Sumayajaw Festival was purely a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties

received and forthcoming. The following year, 2003 categories were created. Category
A is a group dance competition. Contestants from the neighboring municipalities come
to join. Big amount of cash prizes await the winners. Category B is a non-contest. It is
merely a participation to retain the essence of Sumayajaw.

Sumayajaw showcases the ethnic attire and colorful props. It shows to the
world the creativity of the people in showing gratitude to the Almighty for the blessings
received. Sumayajaw is a great attraction to the townsfolk and tourists as well.

2. BAOTO FESTIVAL

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Baoto Festival is held in Jabonga every 3 rd week of September. It starts on a

Friday and culminates on the following Sunday. The festival pays tribute to the “ baoto”
or native dug-out canoe. It features, among others, free adventure skills training such
as paddling, mountaineering,mountaineering, trekking caving, caving, snorkeling and
single rope technique.

Baoto races/contests include the following: 150 m. double slalom –

men/women, boys/girls; 75 m. single sprint – men/women, boys/girls, triathlon and
regatta (most beautiful boat) and the most beautiful baoto. The finale event is the 30k
paddling marathon from Jabonga to Tubay, which is the longest paddling race in the
Philippines. This is participated in by the different municipalities in Agusan del Norte
and other provinces. You can only witness such event in Jabonga.

Activity 15:

Directions: Look at the pictures. Identify the festival they

represent.
Write the namesthe namesthe names on the blank.

1. ______________ 2. ______________

TOPIC 45 - JABONGA PRODUCTS

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Jabonga offers different products genuinely produced from its natural resources.

A. Major Products

1. Copra

Copra is the major product of the municipality because cCoconut is the

main agricultural product. Coconut is grownraised in all the barangays
and sitios of Jabonga.

2. Fishes and Shells

Pijanga Karpa

Because of Lake Mainit, Jabonga produces variety of fishes and

shells found in the lake. Among the said kinds of fish are tilapia, karpa
(carp), casile (eel), bugwan, pijanga (goby), haw-an (mudfish) and
many others. “Igi” is the shell that is very famous in the municipality
because of its nutritive content. Everyday this shellthis shell is found in
the Poblacion market.

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B. Other Products

1. Virgin Coconut Oil

Because of the abundance of coconut in the municipality, the

production of Vvirgin Ccoconut Ooil (VCO) came into being. This product
is produced by Libas Multi-purpose Cooperative and financed by an
agency of the Government of Spain, the Solar Power Technology
System (SPOTS). The manufacture of the product started in the year
2005 and was brought to Manila during the National Agraryo Trade Fair
in 2006-2007. The product is displayed at Libas Multi-purpose
Cooperative Center, the Provincial DAR Office, Butuan City and at
Agrarian Information and Marketing Center, JP Rosales Ave, Butuan
City.

2. Vinegar

The LWC Vinegar is produced from sugar palm or “ Hibjok” in the

dialect. It is organic so this is good for the body. It comes in two
flavors: – natural flavor and hot and& spicy flavor. There are two kinds of
packaging:- bottle and pouch. This is produced by LIibas Women
Association. The product was brought to Manila during the National
Agraryo Trade Fair in 2006-2007. The product is displayed at

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Provincialat Provincial DAR Office, Butuan City and at Agrarian

Information and Marketing Center, JP Rosales Ave, Butuan City.

3. Furniture

A. Bamboo

Bamboo is also abundant in Jabonga. Thus, it is one of the

materialsthe materials used forused for furniturefurniture.

The Bamboo Furniture Sshop located along the Nnational

Hhighway in Bbarangay Baleguian started in year 2002. It uses two
kinds of bamboo,. “Butong” – the thin variety and “ Bayog” – the
thick one. The furniturefurniture areis available in order basis. Any
interested buyer may order their furniture in two weeks time. Sala
set, bed, tvTV stand, and cabinets are among the furniture they
made. The price ranges from Php 600 – Php 3,500 depending on the
design, material and item.

 Pictures are courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Filomeno Palad, Jr. – owner of the
furniture shop.

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B. Gemeilina, Narra and Tugas

Gemeilina, narra and tugas are also found in the municipality

that’s why three furniture shopshops also produce furniture using these
three kinds of wood. The furniture areis available on display and order
basis. Prices of the furniture depend on the material used, kind of item
and design. There are three furniture shopshops in Jabonga whichJabonga
which produce these kinds of furniture. They are all located along the
Nnational Hhighway in two barangays - Bangonay- Bangonay and Cuyago.

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 Pictures are courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Genaro C. Garnica. – ownerOwner of

one of theof the furniture shops.

APPLICATION

Directions: Show yourself in your most exciting experience in any of the

tourist attractions through a drawing. Do this inside the box.

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ABSTRACTION

In your experiences in the tourist attractions of Jabonga, how can you

describe the municipality as a whole? Describe it on the spaces provided for.

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CHECK – UP TEST

Let’s check all you’ve learned.

Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer.

A. History

1. When did Jabonga become a regular independent town?

a. Julya. July 1, 1921 b. April 25, 1921 c. May 1, 15823

2. What year was Jabonga first mentioned in the Spanish archival

document?
a. 1620 b. 1782 c. 15823

3. Which is the oldest Spanish church in Caraga?

a. Our Lady of Assumption Church
b. Our Immaculate Conception Church
c. Our Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

4. How many features does Our Lady of Assumption Church have?

a. 6 b. 7 c. 8

5. What festival is celebrated in Jabonga during its Town Fiesta?was the earliest
date of the featured artifacts in the Parochial Museum?
a. Baoto15th Century b. Sumayajaw16th Century c.
Triangular Cruise17 Century
th

B. Adventure/Eco-tourism/Cultural

Directions: Connect the items under column A to column B. Column A

contains the different adventures and Column B contains
the places to go for that specific adventure.

Column A Column B
1. Scuba Diving a. Leaning Rock Formation
2. Wind Surfing b. Jabonga Reef 2
3. Canoeing c. Lambingan Falls
4. Caving d. Kalinawan River
5. Camping e. Dinarawan Trail
6. Trekking f. Lake Mainit

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7. Rock Climbing g. Looc Busay

8. Dolphin Watching h. Coro & Dinarawan
9. Waterfall i. Libas Cave
10. Cultural Villages j. Barangayrgy. Magdagooc and&
Barangayrgy. San Jose

k. Mayugda Falls

C. Sports Tourism/Festivals

Directions: Look at the pictures below.

Label each as to which activity it portrays.

1. ______________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________

D. Express Yourself

Directions: From the tourist destinaattractions presented, write a paragraph or two

expressing your ways of preserving and conserving the spots. Choose
only one from among the destinations and make this as your title.

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E. Show your Artistic Skills

Enumerate the products found in Jabonga. Draw and label them inside the
box.

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SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS

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OFICINA DEL GOBERNADOR GENERAL

DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS

MANILA, 25 de abril de 1921

ORDEN EJECUTIVA )
No. 18 )

Por cuanto muchos de los habitants del distrito municipal de Jabonga, provincia
de Agusan, han solicitado que èste sea èrigido en municipio independente;

Por tanto, de conformidad con las disposiciones del articulo sesenta y ocho del
Codigo Administrativo Revisado, por la presente se aumentan a cuatro los tres
municipios de la provincia de Agusan establecidos por el articulo cuarenta de dicho
Codigo Administrativo, erigiendo el distrito municipal de Jabonga en municipio
independiente, bajo este mismo nombre.

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El municipio de Jabong se comprondra del territorio compendido actualmente en

el distrito municipal de Jabonga.

La organization qui acqui se dispone tendra efecto el primero de Julio de mil

novicientos veintiuno.

(SGD) CHARLES E. YEATER

Gobernador General Interino

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – GENERAL

OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

MANILA, April 28, 1921

EXECUTIVE ORDER )
No. 18 )

Whereas many of the inhabitants of the municipal district of Jabonga, province of

Agusan, have petitioned that the same be organized into an independent municipality;

Now, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of section sixty-eight of the Revised

Administrative Code, are hereby increased to four by organizing the municipal district of
Jabonga into an independent municipality under the same name.

The municipality of Jabonga shall consist of the present territory comprised

within the municipality district of Jabonga.

The organization herein made shall take effect on July 1 st , nineteen hundred and
twenty-one.

(SGD) CHARLES E. YEATER

Acting Governor – General

MUNICIPAL SONG

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HABONGAN LYRICS

Sa pagsubang sa adlaw nagatawag ang danao

Ang lunhaw nga tubig nagahatag ug kinabuhi

Ang pagdagsang sa isda maoy among pangaliya

Ilalom sa mga habongan pagkaon sa among kaliwatan

Kini ang among bahandi ang mga isda maoy among salapi
Ampingan, mahalon ang gitugyan sa atong bathala

Chorus:
Ang kinaiyahan maoy among ginikanan dinhi
Sa tubig sa danao napunting ang among panglantaw//

Mga anak paminaw sa kasika sa danao

Ang gagmay’ng mga balod sa pagkaon muhatod

Mga anak tan-awa daghang mga pijanga

Kun panahon sa pihit kuyot ang madali-dali

Ang mga habongan maoy among silongan

Sa init sa adlaw ibabaw sa danao
Ang mga isda ilalom sa landong muhatag ug unod aron kami mabusog

(Repeat Chorus 3x)

Chorus:

Magtug-an kami sa tinuod

Bibo ini na lungsod
Sanan mahamok an maykahibayo
Amo ajaw pagtamay kamo.
Isda namo magkahamokhamok gajod
Nagpuyos iban na nasod
Pamahin Jabonga! Hatag Jabonga!
Pinayanga wayay makalabaw pa.

II:

Layaki, Babaji marajao na batasan

Diosnon kami tanan
Kabataan sila matinahuron, marajao paabuton
Bongga! Jabonganon.

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Composed by:

SB Paciencia M. Serrano

BARANGAYS AND SITIOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA AND THEIR

FIESTAS AND PATRON SAINTS

1. Lakeside Barangays and Sitios

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POBLACION BUNGA KAYA TOOG

Our Lady of Assumption Our Lady of Fatima Birhen dela Paz
August 14-15 May 12-13 May 2-3

SAN PABLO MAYUGDA AWASAN

San Pablo Our Lady of Lourdes San Lorenzo
June 29-30 February 10-11 September 28-29

CORO COLORADO Magsaysay

Divine Mercy San Nicolas de Tolentino Sta. Cruz
Sunday after the Easter September 9-10 September 13-14
Sunday

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2. Highway Barangays and Sitios

SAN ROQUE
BANGONAY
LIBAS San Roque
San Isidro Labrador
San Vicente Ferrer August
May 15-16
29-30
April 29-30

APA-APA
TAGBUAYA CUYAGO
San Isidro
San Vicente Ferrer San Vicente Ferrer
May 15-16
April 24-25 April 4-5

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BALEGUIAN BAGANG MARAIGING

San Pedro & San Pablo Sto. Niño San Isidro Labrador
June 28-29 January 14-15 May 16-17

3. Coastal Barangays & Sitios

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A. BELTRAN STO. NIÑO PITOGO

Mother of Perpetual Help Sto. Niño San Pedro
June 27-28 January 14-15 June 28-29

MAGDAGOOC SAN JOSE SAN VICENTE

San Vicente Ferrer San Jose San Vicente Ferrer
April 9-10 March 18-19 April 4-5

Barangay Fiesta Patron Saint

POBLACION August 14 – 15 Lady of Assumption

Mayugda February Our Lady of Fatima
A. BELTRAN June 26 – 27 San Pedro
BALEGUIAN June 28 – 29 San Pedro
Bagang January 14-15 Sto. Niño
BANGONAY May 14 – 15 San Isidro
Apa-Apa May 15-16 San Isidro
Tagbuaya April 24-25 San Vicente
BUNGA May 12 – 13 Lady of Fatima

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Kaya Toog May 2-3 Birhen Sa Regla

COLORADO September 9 -10 San Nicolas
Awasan September 28-29 San Lorenzo Ruiz
Coro Every Sunday after the Easter Divine Mercy
Sunday
CUYAGO April 4 – 5 San Vicente
LIBAS April 29 – 30 San Vicente
San Roque August 15-16 San Roque
MAGDAGOOC April 9 10 San Vicente
MAGSAYSAY September 13 – 14 Sta. Cruz
MARAIGING May 16 – 17 San Isidro
SAN JOSE March 18 – 19 San Jose
SAN PABLO June 29 – 30 San Pablo
SAN VICENTE April 4 – 5 San Vicente
STO. NIÑO January 14 – 15 Sto. Niño
Pitogo June 28-29 San Pedro and San Juan

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF JABONGA 2010 to Present

Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. Danny M. Moran Julie B. Ganot

Municipal Mayor Municipal Vice-Mayor SB Member

Niel B. Montero Mernalyn M. Alingato Wenifredo S. Maldo

SB Member SB Member SB Member

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Sebastian M. Bermudez Jr. Rogelio A. Resultant, Jr. Carlos O. Ongue

SB Member SB Member SB Member

Luzmindo R. Morales Jr. Vicmar M. Tello Rovir Carl Alec M. Lozano

SB Member ABC President SK Federation President

BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF
MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA

Orlando O. Ongue
Luzminda F. Degamon
Dominador R. Rante
A. Beltran
Baleguian
Bangonay

Genoviva M. Rosalin Alfredo C. Morano Vicmar M. Tello

Bunga Colorado Cuyago

Danilo A. Felix Fernando A. Laroa Leonie A. Bermudez

Libas Magdagooc Magsaysay

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Imelda B. Gagap Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr. Janito V. Asa

Maraiging Poblacion San Jose

Arthur B. Grana, Jr. Segundino S. Beluan Medardo M. Paterez

San Pablo San Vicente Sto. Niño

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF JABONGA 2004 – 2007

Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. Danny M. Moran

Municipal Mayor Municipal
Vice Mayor

Apolinario B. Orilla Jimmy M. Dejolde

Emmanuel A. Serrano
SB Member SB Member
SB Member

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Alvaroque G. Macatigue Noel M. Kwan

Wenifredo S. Maldo
SB Member SB Member
SB Member

Niel B. Montero Elson F. Morada

Carlos O. Ongue
SB Member SB Member
Liga Vice President

Shem L. Moran
SK Federation President

BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF
MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA

Carlos O. Ongue Rodolfo P. Morada Imelda C. Aguila

1994 – 2007 2002- 2007
2002-2007
A. Beltran Baleguian
Bangonay

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Joelito M. Rosalin Elda A. Moran Vicmar M.

Tello
1994-2007 2001-2007
2003-2007
Bunga Colorado Cuyago

Danilo A. Felix Rodulfo O. Subrastas

Sebastian M. Bermudez, Jr.
1997- 2007 2002-2007
1994-2007
Libas Magdagooc
Magsaysay

Imelda B. Gagap Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr.

Narcesa A. Marial
2002-2007 2002-2007
1994-2007
Maraiging Poblacion
San Jose

Arthur B. Grana, Jr. Segundino S. Beluan

Rosito G. Lerio
2002-2007 2002-2007
1997-2007
San Pablo San Vicente
Sto. Niño

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Luzmindo R. Morales Jr. Jr. Vicmar

Danny M.
M. Tello
Moran Julie B. Ganot
Glicerio
Sebastian M.M. Monton,
Bermudez Jr. Rogelio A. Resultant, Jr. Carlos O.S.Ongue
SB Member
Niel B. Montero ABC President
Municipal
MernalynVice-Mayor
M. Alingato Wenifredo
Rovir CarlSB Member
Alec M. Maldo
Lozano
Municipal
SB Member Mayor SB Member SB Member
SB Member SB Member SB Member
SK Federation President

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF JABONGA 2010 to present

BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF
MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA

Orlando O. Ongue Luzminda F. Degamon Dominador R.

Rante
A. Beltran Baleguian
Bangonay

Genoviva M. Rosalin
Alfredo C. Morano
Vicmar M. Tello
Bunga Colorado Cuyago

Fernando A. Laroa
Leonie A. Bermudez
Libas Magdagooc
Magsaysay

Imelda B. Gagap
Raymundo M.
Beluan, Jr. Janito V. Asa

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Maraiging Poblacion
San Jose

Arthur B. Grana, Jr.

Segundino S. Beluan Medardo M. Paterez
San Pablo San Vicente
Sto. Niño

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ROSTER OF MAYORS AND VICE MAYORS

Municipality of Jabonga

Hon. Rufino Monton - 1st Appointed Municipal President - 1917-1921

Hon. Rufino D. Bermudez - 2nd Appointed Municipal President
Hon. Nemesio Mordeno - Last Appointed Municipal President -
1921-1925
Hon. Lino Serrano - Appointed1st Elected Municipal
MayorPresident - 1925-1929
Hon. Rufino D. Bermudez - Appointed Municipal President - 1929-1932
Hon. Magno Montero - Acting Municipal Mayor - 1932-1935
Hon. Bebiano M. Morta - Elected for 4 terms - 1935-
1942
Hon. Patrocenio Morales, Sr. - Elected Municipal Mayor - 1942-
1945
Hon. Enrico M. Mongaya - Acting Municipal Mayor - 1945-
1948
Hon. Pio Monterola - Appointed Municipal Mayor - 1948
Hon. Pio A. Monton, Sr. - 1st Elected Municipal Mayor under - 1948-
1951
The Philippine Republic
Hon. Pascual Mercado - Elected for 2 terms - 1951-
1960

Hon. Hospecio F. Dejolde - Vice-Mayor - 1951

Hon. Hospecio F. Dejolde - Mayor (Succeeded Hon. Pascual )
who died before finishing his term - 1958-1959
Hon. Venancio S. Cebrian - Vice Mayor
Hon. Venancio S. Cebrian - Acting Municipal MayorSucceeded Hon. Dejolde
- 1959-1960
Hon. Hospecio F. Dejolde - Appointed Municipal Mayor
Hon. Diosdado F. Almanzor - Elected Municipal Mayor - 1960-1963
Hon. Francisco M. Tuozo - Elected Vice Mayor
Hon. Rafael M. Magtasa - Elected Municipal Mayor - 1963-
1967

Hon. Willy M. Cervantes, Sr. - Elected Vice Mayor OIC

Hon. Willy M. Cervantes, Sr. - Mayor by Succession
Hon. Federico M. Cebrian - Elected Mayor -1968-
1971Elected

Hon. Diosdado F. Almanzor - Elected Vice Mayor -1968-1969

Hon. Rafael Magtasa - Vice Mayor - 1970

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Hon. Rosalina M. Aquino - Elected (Succeeded for 2 terms Hon.

Cebrian)
by winning the electoral protest - 1968-1980

Hon. Diosdado F. Almanzor - Vice Mayor - 1972-1976

Hon. Edilberto M. Aquino - Elected Mayor - 1981-
1986
Hon. Neciforo T. Morta - Vice Mayor
Hon. Luzmindo G. Morales - OIC - 1986

Hon. Neciforo M. Morta - Vice Mayor

Hon. Reynaldo S. Almanzor - Vice Mayor - May 1986-
Nov. 1987
Hon. Neciforo M. Morta - OIC Mayor - Jan. 1988
Hon. Silvano Salino - Vice MayorOIC
Hon. Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr. - Elected for 3 termsElected Mayor
- Feb. 1988-
` 1993
Hon. Eldie S. Moran - Vice Mayor
Hon. Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr. - Elected Mayor - 1993-1997
Hon. Dionesia L. Curato - Vice Mayor

Hon. Dionesia L. Curato - Centennial Mayor

Hon. Narcisita M. Moran - Elected Municipal Mayor for 2 term -
1998-2001
Hon. Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr. - Vice Mayor
Hon. Narcisita M. Moran - Mayor - 2001-2004
s
Hon. Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. - Succession, Elected and
Incumbent MayorVice Mayor
Hon. Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. - Mayor (Succeeded Hon. Moran) - 2003-2004
Hon. Fe Lusotan - Vice Mayor
Hon. Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. - Elected Mayor - 2004-2007
Hon. Danny M. Moran - Vice Mayor
Hon. Glicerio M. Monton, Jr. - Elected Mayor - 2007-2010
Hon. Danny M. Moran - Vice Mayor to present

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(Indicate year)
BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF
MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA

Carlos O. Ongue Rodolfo P. Morada Imelda C. Aguila

Punong Barangay Punong Barangay Punong Barangay
A. Beltran Baleguian
Bangonay

Joelito M. Rosalin Elda A. Moran Vicmar M.

Tello
Punong Barangay Punong Barangay Punong Barangay

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Bunga Colorado Cuyago

Danilo A. Felix Rodulfo O. Subrastas

Sebastian M. Bermudez, Jr.
Punong Barangay Punong Barangay Punong Barangay
Libas Magdagooc
Magsaysay

Imelda B. Gagap Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr.

Narcesa A. Marial
Punong Barangay Punong Barangay Punong
Barangay
Maraiging Poblacion San Jose

Arthur B. Grana, Jr. Segundino S. Beluan

Rosito G. Lerio
Punong Barangay Punong Barangay Punong Barangay
San Pablo San Vicente
Sto. Niño

An Invitation

Are you happy and satisfied with the learning you’ve got on this module?

The author hopes so.

Since you are through with this module, the author invites you to tour
around Jabonga and have real experience of all the excitement that Jabonga
offers. She also encourages you to share your learning to others so that they
too will be enriched like you of the history,
287 culture, adventure, sport and beauty
spots and products that the locality is blessed with.
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Glossary

Gl
A

accentuate \ak-‘sen-chә-‚wāt\ vb. Accent

Alpha and Omega \ n. Jesus – Beginning and End ( First and Last)

antique \an-‘tēk\ n: an object made in a bygone period

appurtenance \ә-‘pәrt-nәns\ n: something that belongs to or goes with another thing

syn accessory, adjunct, appendage, appendix

arch \’ärch\ n. 1: a curved structure spanning an opening (as a door)

2: something resembling an arch 3: ARCHWAY

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B
baffle \’ba-fәl\ vb. Frustrate, thwart, foil
n: a device to deflect, check, or regulate flow (as of liquid or sound)

bountiful \’baù-ti-fәl\ adj. 1: giving freely 2: ABUNDANT

C
canoe \kә-‘nü\ n: a light narrow boat with sharp ends and curved sides is usually
propelled by paddles

capture \’kap-cher\ n 1: the act of capturing 2: one that has been captured

ceramic \sә-ra-mik\ n 1 : the art or process of making articles from a nonmetallic

mineral (as clay) by firing 2: a product produced by ceramics

climb \’klim\ vb 1: to rise to a higher point 2: to go up or down esp. by use of hands

and feet; also : to ascend in growing
n/ 1: a place where climbing is necessary 2: the act of climbing ascent: by
climbing

creek \’krēk, ‘krik\ n 1: a small inlet 2: a stream smaller than a river and larger than a
brook

culture \’kәl-chәr\ n 1: the act of developing by education and training

2: refinement of intellectual and artistic taste

3: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of
a racial, religious, or social group

D
devastate \’de-vә-,stāt\ vb 1: to bring to ruin 2: to reduce to chaos or helplessness

dive \’dīv\ vb 1: to plunge into water headfirst 2: SUBMERGE 3: to come or drop down
precipitously
n 1: the act or instance of diving

domestic \dә-‘mes-tik\ adj 1: living near or about human habitations;

2: relating
and limited to one’s own country or the country
under consideration; 3: of or relating to the
household or the family; 4: devoted to home duties
and pleasures

E
ecclesiastical \i-,klē-zē-as-ti-kәl\ adj : of or relating to a church esp. as an
institution

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embellish \im-‘be-lish\ vb 1: ADORN, DECORATE;

2: to add ornamental details

emblem \’em-blәm\ n : something ( as an object or picture) suggesting

another
object or an idea

enterprise \’en-ter-,prīz\ n 1: UNDERTAKING, PROJECT

2: readiness for daring
action: INITIATIVE
3 : a business organization

erect \i- rekt\ vb 1: BUILD; 2: to fix or set in an upright position; 3: SET UP; also:
ESTABLISH, DEVELOP

existence \ig-‘zic-tәns\ n 1: continuance in living; 2: actual occurrence;

3: something existing

expanse \ik-‘spans\ n: a broad extent (as of land or sea)

F
fervor \’fәr-vәrr\ n: intensity of feeling or expression

fixtures \’fiks-chәr\ n 1: something firmly attached as a permanent part of

some
other thing; 2: a familiar feature in a particular setting;
esp. : a person associated with a place or activity

fond \ ‘fänd\ adj 1: strongly attracted or predisposed ( ~ of music)

G
gallery \’ga-lә-rē\ n: a room where works of art are exhibited ;exhibited; also: an
organization dealing in works of art

H
haul \’hόl\ vb 1: to exert traction on: DRAW, PULL 2: to furnish transportation

hoist \’hόist\ vb :RAISE, LIFT

I
independent \ ,in-dә-‘pen-dәnt\ adj 1: SELF-GOVERNING ;GOVERNING; also: not
affiliated
with a larger controlling unit; 2: not
requiring or relying on something else
or
somebody else

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instigate \ ‘in- stә-,gāt\ vb: to goal or urge forward; PROVOKE, INCITE ( ~ a revolt)

M
mass \ ‘mas\ n 1 cap: a sequence of prayers and ceremonies forming the
eucharistic service of the Roman Catholic Church

N
nave \ ‘nav\ n: the central part of a church running lengthwise

novice \’nä-vәs\ n: one who is inexperienced or untrained

P
patriotic \ ‘pā-trē-‘ä-tik\ adj: relating to one who loves his or her country

perpetuate \pәr-‘pe-chә-,wāt\ vb : cause to last indefinitely

picturesque \,pik - chә - ‘resk\ adj 1: resembling a picture (a ~ landscape)

pilgrim \ ‘pil-grәm\ 1: one who journeys in foreign lands: WAYFARER; 2: one who
travels to a shrine or holy place as an act of devotion

porcelain \’pōr-sә-lәn\ n: a fine-grained translucent ceramic ware

pristine \’pris-,tēn, pri-‘stēn\ adj 1: PRIMITVE 2: having purity of its original state:

pulpit \ ‘ pùl-pit\ n: a raised platform or high reading desk used in preaching

or
conducting a worship service pueblo

R
rarity \’rar-ә-tē\ n: the state of seldom met with

repository \ri-‘pä-zә-,tōr-ē\ n 1: a place where something is deposited or

stored; 2: a person to whom something is entrusted

retrieve \ri-‘trēv\ 1: to search about for and bring in: RECOVER, RESTORE

river \’ri-vәr\ n 1: a natural stream larger than a brook

S
sanctuary \’saŋk- chә-wer-ē\ 1: a consecrated place (as the part of a church in
which the altar is placed) 2: a place of
refuge

signify \’sig-nә-,fī\ 1: to show by a sign

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simultaneously \,sī-mәl- ‘tā-nē-as, si\ adj : occurring or operating at the

same
time

slab \ ‘slab\ n: a thick flat piece or slice

stalactite \ stә-‘lak-,tīt \ n: an icicle –shaped deposit hanging from the roof or sides of
a cavern

stalagmite \ stә-‘lag-,mīt \ n: a deposit resembling an inverted stalactite rising

from the flooroffloor of a cavern

surf \‘sәrf\ vb: to ride the surf (as on a surfboard)

T
transom \ ‘tran-sәm\ n 1: a piece ( as a crossbar in the frame of a window or
door that lies crosswise in a structure

trek \’trek\ vb : to make one’s way on a difficult journey

typhoon \ tī- ‘fün\ n: a tropical cyclone in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea

V
vast \ ‘vast\ adj: a very great size, amount, degree, intensity, or esp. extrentextent

W
ward \’wόrd\ vb: to turn aside: DEFLECT

Key Answer

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Key Answers

Activity 1

1. RTR, Cabadbaran, Tubay, Santiago

2. Kitcaharao

Pre – Activity

1. AGREE
2. DISAGREE
3. AGREE
4. AGREE
5. DISAGREE

Activity 2

1. Jubilee Door
2. Pulpito

Activity 3

1. Table of the Eucharist

2. Columnas

Activity 4

1. Gradilla

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2. Communion Rail
3. Jubilee Flagpole

Activity 5
(in any order)

1. Jubilee Door
2. Pulpito
3. Table of the Eucharist
4. Columnas
5. Gradilla
6. Communion Rail
7. Jubilee Flagpole

Activity 6

1. Our Lady of Assumption

2. The parochial Museum
3. The Millenuim Flagpole

Activity 7

A.
1. Lake Mainit
2. Kalinawan River

B.
1. Jabonga
2. Kitcharao
3. Mainit

C.
1. Agree
2. Agree

Activity 8
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b

Activity 9
(in any order)

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Bats, crabs, spiders, crabs, cockroaches, worms

Activity 10

1. Looc, Busay
2. Top Ridge

Activity 11

1. B
2. A

Activity 12

a. Mayugda Falls
b. Lambingan Falls

Activity 13

1. Sitio Coro
2. Sitio Dinarawan

Activity 14

1. Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte

2. LGU of Jabonga

Activity 15

1. Baoto Festival
2. Sumayajaw

OVER ALL CHECK- UP TEST

A.
1. a
2. c
3. a
4. ab
5. ba
B.
1. b

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2. f
3. d
4. i
5. g
6. e
7. a
8. j
9. c
10. h
C.
1. Arnis
2. Sumayajaw
3. Baoto Race

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