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| Nickname: | Nipa Haven of the North Trading Center of Northwestern Cagayan | ||
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| Leader Title: | Mayor | ||
| Leader Name: | Jesus Florencio A. Vargas | ||
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor | ||
| Leader Name1: | Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas | ||
| Leader Name2: | Samantha Louise V. Alfonso | ||
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Abulug (ibg|Ili nat Abulug; ilo|Ili ti Abulug; tl|Bayan ng Abulug), officially the Municipality of Abulug, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,579 people.
Abulug was officially established as a Spanish mission in 1596. Originally called Tular, the name Abulug became commonly used after 1629. The town became the base of Spanish expeditions against the unconquered Isneg tribes of Apayao. Since its founding, the town has changed location thrice, primarily due to the frequently changing course of the Abulog river.[2]
Abulug is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad.[3]
In the 2020 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 34,579 people, with a density of NaNPD/km2NaNPD/km2.
Abulug is potential for commercial activities. It is located in northwestern part of Cagayan. The town particularly the area of Jct. Luna is the gateway to Apayao province.
Many commercial establishments are now in the municipality such as: agricultural and construction supplies, banks, bookstores, drug stores, pawnshops, groceries, bakeries, car companies, hotels, boutiques, restaurants, convenience stores, shopping centers, appliance centers, review and training centers, courier companies and others.
See main article: Sangguniang Bayan. Abulug is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.
The municipality is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Now, Abulug government center has been officially transferred to Barangay Libertad. This change is formalized through a local resolution that re-designated the government center from its previous location in Barangay Centro, Abulug.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso |
| Mayor | Jesus Florencio A. Vargas |
| Vice-Mayor | Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas |
| Councilors | Karry Ann M. Guillermo |
| Maries A. Tacipit | |
| Bob T. Cabagui | |
| Marie Flor V. Esquillo | |
| Myrlen P. Umblas | |
| Shiela Marie R. Rivera-Agtang | |
| Edward R. Montenegro | |
| Rolando F. Dela Cruz | |
Abulug, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, is represented by Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso in the house of representatives.
The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.[5] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[6] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
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