Mallig Explained

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Nickname:Great Plains of Isabela
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Established Date:April 8, 1952[1]
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Leader Name:Jose Philip F. Calderon
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Diosdado B. Felipe
Leader Name2:Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III
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Mallig, officially the Municipality of Mallig (Iloko: Ili ti Mallig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mallig), is a landlocked 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. The municipality has a land area of 133.40 square kilometers or 51.51 square miles which constitutes 1.07% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,208.[2]

Etymology

The municipality of Mallig was called after the Mallig River that runs through it.

History

The area was first mentioned by Fray Pedro de Santo Tomas as the area to which the Irraya/Gaddang fled after the revolt of Dayag and Catabay in 1621 in what is now Ilagan City.

In 1939, then President Manuel L. Quezon declared the westernmost part of the province as a resettlement area, historically known as the Mallig Plains Resettlement Area. From then on, the influx of settlers from the Central Plains and the Ilocos Region encouraged more other settlers to migrate westward in these Kalinga-dominated plains.

Mallig was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 678 authored in 1952 by then Congressman Samuel F. Reyes. The act was approved on April 8, 1952, with the former barrio of Olango as the seat of government. The territory comprising Mallig was taken from several neighboring towns:

Mallig was a harsh abode for the migrants at the beginning, particularly because of the hostile natives who dominated the area, and also because of the occurrence of endemic malaria. It took the settlers gradual adaptation and acclimatization before they finally convinced their relatives and other migrants to settle permanently.[4]

Geography

Mallig is bounded by the towns of Paracelis, Mountain Province on its western limits, Quezon, Isabela on its northern limits, Roxas, Isabela on its southern limits and by both Delfin Albano and Quirino, Isabela on its eastern limits. Mallig is from Ilagan and from Manila.

Its main gateway is the Santiago-Tuguegarao Road which is a part of the national highway. The Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig road, a provincial road, also serves as an important point of entry to Mallig.

It is also an agricultural town mainly composed of agricultural farms such as rice fields and corn fields which makes its rural landscape.

Barangays

Mallig is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

The climate in Mallig is tropical. Mallig has significant rainfall most months, with a short dry season. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 27.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1784 mm.

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Mallig, Isabela, was 32,208 people, with a density of NaNPD/km2NaNPD/km2.

Economy

Mallig is considered as one of the largest exporters of rice, corn, and tobacco in the Mallig Plains Region.[5]

Major industries

Mallig is one of the top producers of agricultural products in the province. Its principal crops is mainly rice but corn and tobacco are produced in quantity. The municipality is often referred to as the "rice and nateng capital of the province." Other major crops are mango, calamansi (calamondin orange), banana, peanut, and vegetables.[6]

Government

Local government

See main article: Sangguniang Bayan. As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, 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 of Mallig 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.

Elected officials

Members of the Mallig Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[7]
PositionName
District RepresentativeFaustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III
Municipal MayorJose Philip F. Calderon
Municipal Vice-MayorDiosdado B. Felipe
Municipal CouncilorsDeo Angelo G. Elefante
Carlos V. Balagan
Ronaldo V. Baniqued
Angelito O. Ramiscal, Jr.
Marjorie P. Isidro
Samuel A. Baniqued
Petra R. Pascual
Princess Jamille L. Carasig

Congress representation

Mallig, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.[8]

Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[9] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley.[10] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

Schools and Colleges[11] [12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 678 - Mallig, Isabela Municipality Creation . June 25, 2024 . Jur - Philippine Jurisprudence and Laws.
  2. Web site: Philippine Statistics Authority Republic of the Philippines . August 17, 2022 . psa.gov.ph.
  3. Web site: An Act Creating the Municipality of Mallig in the Province of Isabela. LawPH.com. April 9, 2011.
  4. Web site: Mallig, History . malligisabela.com . malligisabela.com/. April 1, 2015.
  5. Web site: Mallig Isabela, Rice, Corn, and Tobacco Productions. November 19, 2020. Philippine Statistical Authority Government Agency.
  6. News: Domingo. Leander. September 25, 2020. Mallig, Isabela and other municipalities crops get boost.. The Manila Times. November 19, 2020.
  7. Web site: Mallig, Isabela Election Results 2022. Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. May 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: House of Representatives: 19th Congress. Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. May 15, 2022.
  9. Web site: HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA . March 13, 2022 . DepED Isabela The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela.
  10. Web site: DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02 . DepED RO2 The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.
  11. Web site: November 10, 2018. Mallig Plains Colleges. November 19, 2020. CHED Department of Education.
  12. Web site: November 19, 2005. Mallig National High School Notable Institution In Mallig. November 19, 2020. Philippine Places Public Website.