Pinukpuk Explained

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Leader Name:Irving B. Dasayon
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Pinukpuk, officially the Municipality of Pinukpuk is a 1st class municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,275 people.

Pinukpuk is in the northern part of Kalinga province, which is a gateway to Tuao, Cagayan, and Conner, Apayao. It is from Tabuk City, from Tuguegarao, and from Manila.

History

Pinukpuk, while being a municipal district, reduced its territories when Governor-General Leonard Wood issued executive orders transferring barrios of Mabaca, Buaya, and Canna to Balbalan (EO No. 16; issued on June 23, 1926 and effective July 1), as well as Barrio Puguin and sitios of Umnay, Bauban, and Daga to Conner in the sub-province of Apayao (EO No. 55; issued on March 19, 1927 and effective April 1).[1]

Geography

Barangays

Pinukpuk is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Pinukpuk was 34,275 people, with a density of NaNPD/km2NaNPD/km2.

Government

Local government

See main article: Sangguniang Bayan. Pinukpuk, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Kalinga, 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.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[2]
PositionName
CongressmanAllen Jesse C. Mangaoang
MayorIrving B. Dasayon
Vice-MayorJimmy B. Dasayon
CouncilorsBernadette P. Cabannag
Janice Grace B. Catriz-Tuddao
Lolito A. Iddoba
Dominador M. Lagayon
Hilaria L. Balagso
Gavino Dolnagon
Celestino L. Dong-as Sr.
Froilan P. Belac

Education

List of National High Schools

As of July, 2021, Pinukpuk has 10 Secondary Schools.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Index to Official Gazette (1913–1928) . 2011–2012 . . . 2022-07-31.
    Executive Order 16 (1926): Book: 1927 . Executive Orders, 1926 . . Bureau of Printing . 27–29 . 2022-08-03.
    Executive Order 55 (1927): Book: 1928 . Executive Orders, 1927 . . Bureau of Printing . 26–27 . 2022-08-03.
  2. Web site: 2019 National and Local Elections . March 13, 2022 . Commission on Elections.
  3. Web site: List of Schools . Ebeis.deped.gov.ph . 2022-08-28.