Bataan Explore

DEMOCRACY MARKER

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The little Mountainous Peninsula of Bataan saved Democracy and the whole world from the evil hands of the devil. (Excerpt from the radio broadcast of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, January 5, 1945).

FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE MARKER

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It marks the first strong line of defense combined Philippines USAFFE Troops against Japanese invasion during WW II. Symbolic of the tragedy that befell Bataan and the gallantry of Filipino and American heroes who restored our country and people to a government of free peoples is a monument in the center of rotunda in Layac, Dinalupihan, Bataan. This monument was erected by the 38th Infantry division, Army of the United States, in memory of the defenders of Bataan, living and dead, including the 38th Tank Company of Harrodburg, Kentucky, a unit of said division, in December 1941 to February 1942.

It also marks the liberation of the place on January 19, 1945 to August 16,1945 wholly by the following units: 149th Infantry, 151st Infantry, 113th Engineer Combat Battalion, 139th Artillery Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Battalion and the 38th Division Special Troop.

COMMEMORATIVE MARKER

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The Commemorative Marker and the Km. 62 Death March Marker is located in front of the Hermosa Catholic Church, a war memorial structure made of marble, constructed to commemorate our war heroes.

The Death March Marker was put up immortalizing the daring efforts of the people of Hermosa in providing food and shelter to Filipino and American Soldier during the strenuous march to Capaz, Tarlac.

DEATH MARCH

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The Death March, an undying tribute to the cause of democracy in this islands it may well be this bloodiest resistance of the allied forces during the early part of the Second World War in this tiny peninsula of Bataan that gave fulfilment to the well-known pledge: "I Shall Return" In living memoir this marker is the most humble dedicated

The Bataan Death March (Tagalog: Martsa ng Kamatayan sa Bataan, Japanese: Batān Shi no Kōshin), which began on April 9, 1942, was the forcible transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of 60,000–80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war after the three-month Battle of Bataan in the Philippines during World War II. All told, approximately 2,500–10,000 Filipino and 100–650 American prisoners of war died before they could reach their destination at Camp O'Donnell. The reported death tolls vary, especially amongst Filipino POWs, because historians cannot determine how many prisoners blended in with the civilian population and escaped. The march went from Mariveles, Bataan, to San Fernando, Pampanga. From San Fernando, survivors were loaded to a box train and they were brought to Camp O'Donell in Capas, Tarlac.

The 128 km (80 mi) march was characterized by wide-ranging physical abuse and murder, and resulted in very high fatalities inflicted upon prisoners and civilians alike by the Japanese Army, and was later judged by an Allied military commission to be a Japanese war crime.

BALANGA

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Balanga City (Filipino: Lungsod ng Balanga) is a first class city in the province of Bataan, Region III - Central Luzon, Philippines. It is the capital city of Bataan. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 87,920 people. Its citizens are called Balangueños. Balanga City is primarily a residential-agricultural city. It has a total land area of 11,163 hectares (8.13% of Bataan).

Balanga, the capital of Bataan, was formerly a visita of Abucay before it was established as a mission of the Dominican Order in the Provincial Chapter of April 21, 1714 and later declared a vicariate on April 18, 1739, under the patronage of Saint Joseph. Upon the establishment of Bataan as a separate province in 1754, Balanga was made its capital by General Pedro Manuel Arandia due to its favorable location, at the heart of the new territorial jurisdiction.

The word Balanga originates from the Kapampangan word "balañga" (clay pot, or "banga" in Tagalog), which the town used to produce and which was among the best that can be found in the country.
On December 30, 2000, Balanga was inaugurated as City by the Republic Act 8984 authored by Congressman Enrique "Tet" Garcia - Tet Garcia.
Today, Balanga has just recently been transformed into a City. Prior to this development, the City has extended its urban fringe to west of Roman Superhighway and a new growth center in Barangay Tuyo has been delineated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. During the past years, the city saw a high record of residential growth. The consequent expansion of the physical limits of the urban core as well as the expected large increases in population, and its attractiveness to commercial and employment activities, the City Government of Balanga decided to undertake a Master Planning exercise and to propose various developmental projects that would establish Balanga as a well-planned community with quality and character that is innovative and special, although this is currently hindered by an unreliable electricity supply.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the City Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town or City Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Panglungsod (Session Hall) and the Regional and Metropolitan Trial Courts, respectively, and are located in the second floor of the City Hall and in the Halls of Justice.
Balanga, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III (National Unity) and Vice Mayor Noel Joseph L. Valdecañas (National Unity).
The Sangguniang Panglungsod Members are: City Councilors - Hon. ViancaLita V. Gozon, Hon. Jernie Jett V. Nisay, Hon. Val Joseph Fernandez, Hon. Ma. Liza Vasquez, Hon. Victor Malibiran, Edilberto D. Pizarro, Hon. Antonio S. Tranate, Hon. Karl John B. Paguio, Hon. Joji Molo, Hon. Anselmo J. Sanchez, Sr., Hon. Benigno Meriño and Hon. Carmela Mariz Vichuaco.

PILAR

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Pilar is a third class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,787 people. The historic Mount Samat (Dambana ng Kagitingan) is found in Barangay Diwa, Pilar. The Bataan Government Center is also located in Pilar in Barangay Ala-uli.

One of the oldest towns of Bataan, Pilar was previously part of Pampanga. Spaniards in the galleon landed in a sitio of Balanga and were greeted by the natives. The place was named in the honor of the image of the “Lady of Pillar”, hence the town was called “Pilar”. Captain Francisco Paguio and Teniente Sotero dela Rosa were the first officials of Pilar which produced notables like Don Pablo R. Roman, the Father of Bataan.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Pilar, Bataan's elected officials are Mayor Alice D. Pizarro (National Unity) and Vice Mayor Marino Caguimbal (National Unity).
The eight Sangguniang Bayan Members led by the Vice-Mayor hold office at the Pilar Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall.

LIMAY

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Limay is a second class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 57,207 people. It has a total 10,362 hectares (25,610 acres) of varied terrain.
Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 45. Located at the south-eastern section of Bataan Peninsula, and is 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Manila and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south from the provincial capital Balanga, Bataan.

The Dominican and Franciscan friars settled in Limay by the late 1600s, using it rich limestone deposits to build churches in Orion and Balanga. The town was a barangay of Orion.
In the Philippine revolution of 1898, Limayan fought for their independence. American Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison's Executive Order of January 1, 1917 created Limay as the last Bataan municipality.
In 1913, the Cadwallader-Gibson Lumber Company employing Limayans and Visayan immigrants.
During the WWII, Limay became the host to the first medical hospital of American and Filipino forces, run by the “Angels of Bataan”. In Lamao, Limay, Major General Edward P. King capitulated to the Japanese forces, after the last stand of the American and Filipino forces faltered along the banks of the Alangan River.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Limay, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Lilvir B. Roque (National Unity) and Vice Mayor Remigio S. Tayag, Jr. (National Unity).
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Councilors - Sarah V. David, Eriel Ibarra, Dennis Gochuico, Antonino Joaquin, Maria Margarita Roque, Gil T. Samonte, Carlos P. Samson, Bart Reyes (ABC President) and Mary Franz B. Dela Cruz (SK President). They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.

ORION

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Orion is a second class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,454 people.
Orion is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 40.

Orion celebrates the feast of Saint Michael every 8th day of May. May balikbayans come to join in the festivities. Majority of its residents are OFWs in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.

BAGAC

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Bagac is a third class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,568 people. With an area of 23,120 hectares (231.2 km2), Bagac is the largest municipality in the province of Bataan.
Bagac is off Exit 60 of Bataan Provincial Expressway.

MORONG

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Morong is a third class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 26,171 people. It is home to the Subic Bay International Airport, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, and the former Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Morong was formerly known as Moron.
The municipality is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 65.

MARIVELES

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Mariveles is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 112,707 people.

Mariveles is located in a cove at the southern tip of the Bataan Peninsula. It is about 173 kilometres (107 mi) from Manila via the North Luzon Expressway, Gapan-Olongapo Road and Roman Highway. It has a total land area of 153.9 square kilometres (59.4 sq mi), representing 12% of the total land area of Bataan. Of this, about 69% consist of the pastureland, 19% of forestland, 6% agricultural lands and the remaining 6% for residential and industrial use. It is home to an Aeta community speaking a Sambalic language called Mariveleño.

“Maraming Dilis” shortened to Mara-dilis and into “Mariveles” was the origin of the town's name. Also, Maria Veles, a nun left the convent to love a man until her death. That man named her grave as Mt. Maria Veles (shortened to Mariveles).
Founded as a pueblo by a Franciscan Friar in 1578, Mariveles, the "Village of Kamaya" was part of the Corregimiento, including Bagac and Morong, Corregidor and Maragondon, Cavite.
The Superior Decree of July 1754 declared Mariveles' independence from Pampanga.
In the 19th century, the Americans established the first quarantine station in the old Spanish Leprosarium Hospital (now, the National Mental Ward).

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the second floor of the Town Hall and in the adjacent building.
Mariveles, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Jesse I. Concepcion and Vice Mayor Hon. Victoriano C. Isip.
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Councilors - Hon. Lopez Sineneng, Hon. Angele San Pedro, Hon. Edgardo P. Calumbas, Hon. Jocelyn P. Castañeda, Hon. Jeff B. Rizal, Hon. Joseph T. Pereyra, Hon. Joel V. Ibarra, Hon. Amante S. Versoza, Hon. Arvin V. Zurita, SB Member / Municipal ABC President and Hon. Kevin O. Ricafrente, SB Member / MSKF President.
They hold office at the second floor of the Mariveles Municipal Hall, National Road, Poblacion, Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines 2105, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.

BATAAN

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Bataan (Kapampangan: Lalawigan ning Bataan; Tagalog: lalawigan ng Bataan), is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole portion of Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. The province is part of the Central Luzon rigion. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is the bordered by the province of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The Peninsula faces the South China Sea to the west ans the Subic Bay to the north west, and encloses Manila Bay to the east.

The battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stand of American and Filipino Soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese force in World War II. The Bataan Death March was named for this province, where the infamous march started. this is also the location of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant located in the Municipality of Morong

PHYSICAL

The Bataan Peninsula is a rocky extension of the Zambales Mountains, on Luzon in the Philippines. It separates the Manila Bay from the South China Sea. The peninsula features Mount Natib (elevation 1,253 meters (4,111 ft)) in the north and the Mariveles Mountains in the south, which includes Mount Samat, the location of the historical marker of the Bataan Death March.
Mariveles, at the southern tip, can be reached via jet ferry plying the Mariveles-to-Manila route that has an approximate travel time of 40 minutes.

HISTORY

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The mention of Bataan rings a memorable chord in the heart of every Filipino. It is today a symbol of democracy and freedom having been the last fortress of Filipino-American soldiers against the Japanese forces until it fell captive on April 9, 1942.

Obscure and relatively unknown before World War 11, Bataan was founded in 1754 by Governor General Pedro Manuel Arandia. Before this the region was divided into two parts. The Correggimiebto of Mariveles, Bagac, Morong and Maragondong, Cavite compressed the Corregimiento de Mariveles which was under the jurisdictionof the Recollect Order of the Roman Catholic Church. The Province of Pampanga included the towns of Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Abucay, Samal, Orani, Llana Hermosa and San Juan de Dinalupihan. The Group was under the charge of the Dominican Order.

Bataan has had more than its share of significant historical events. In 1647, the Dutch naval forces perpetrated the Abucay Massacre, the decended Chines Limahong used Lusong point at the western side of Bataan as a launching place; the Bataan Death March to Capas, Tarlac which started in the Municipality of Mariveles and Bagac. Today, a touching commemorative shrine marks the spot called Zero Kilometer Marker at Poblacion, Mariveles.The Shrine is depicted by a bayonet thrust to the ground with a helmet, symbolically slun over the rifle butt. An imposing Dambana ng Kagitingan memorial cross on the top of Mt. Samat in Pilar, Bataan is dedicated to the memory of those who resisted the Japanese occupation.

Bataan is a province faced with a challenge. It stands on the verge of an extensive industrialization program which may well be the equivalent of the dynamic force it exuded in its heroic past.

ABUCAY

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Abucay is a third class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,719people. The town has a total land area of 7,972.00 hectares.
6 rivers with a combined length of 37 kilometres (23 mi) intertwine from western to eastern direction with its secondary forests and fishponds which are rich in commercial marine species like milkfish, tilapia, pla-pla and shimps. Abucay also produces rice, corn, rootcrops, legumes, vegetable and various kinds of fruits as well as forest grown bamboo and buho.
Abucay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 25.

Abucay originted from "abu-kinaykay" (digging the fire debris). A Spaniard arrived in the town amid the big fire that destroyed properties. The natives were busy digging from the debris (shoveling, "kinaykay").
The first printing press in the Archipelago is found in this town. The Tomas Pinpin press is older than any United States models. Tomas Pinpin learned the art from Fray Francisco Blanca de San Jose and Juan de Vera, a Chinese printer at the University of Santo Tomas.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Abucay, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are Mayor Ana D. Santiago (NPC) and Vice Mayor Ma. Khristine G. Dela Fuente (Lakas-Kampi-CMD). The 8 Sangguniang Bayan Members led by the Vice-Mayor hold office at the Abucay Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall.

SAMAL

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Samal is a fourth class municipality in the northeastern part of Bataan, Philippines, about 114 kilometres (71 mi) away from Manila. It has a total land area of 5,630 hectares (13,900 acres), and is bounded by the municipalities of Orani, Abucay, by Mount Natib and Manila Bay and.
Samal celebrated its 371st founding Anniversary on 20 Abril, 2012.

Samal originated from "samel" (a covering that attached to a banca to protect the passengers from the sun and rain, made of nipa leaves and woven together). Saint Catherine of Sienna became the patron of Samal which was founded as a municipality on April 20, 1941.
“Sea gypsies” of Mindanao settlers (“Badjaos” who resided for many years in Maubac, Lambayung, Tanjung, Pata, Tapul, Lugus, Bangos, Pagasinan, Parang, Maimbung, Karugdung and Talipaw, Mindanao) migrated to Luzon in the early 14th century and settled in Bataan, in Abucay occupied by the Tausogs. In Samal, they propagated the pearl and capiz culture.
Samal was the second town founded by the Dominican friars in Bataan compose of 4 barrios namely: Calaguiman, Santa Lucia, Poblacion and Lalawigan in the earliest times (now totaling 14 barangays).

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Samal, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Mayor Generosa "Gene" Malibiran Dela Fuente (Liberal) and Vice Mayor Emmanuel R. Cortez (Liberal)
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Aida De Guia Macalinao, Madell Tagorio Bathan, Amelia Yabut Dela Rosa, Roman, Jr. Estrella Lazarte, Eduardo Alipio De Castro, Ricky Bugay Santos, John Samson Mateo and Eduardo Bugay De Leon. They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.
The 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Orani, Bataan-Samal, Bataan, MCTC Judge Ma. Cristina J. Mendoza-Pizzaro holds office in her sala located at the second floor of the MTC building at the back of the Orani, Bataan Town hall.

ORANI

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Orani is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 61,099 people.
The Municipality of Orani is located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northwest of Manila and accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 20. It is bounded on the north by Hermosa, on the south by Samal, on the west by Dinalupihan and on the east by Manila Bay. It has a total land area of 5,926.00 hectares covering 29 barangays. About 1,231 hectares are used for agriculture, 1,943.86 hectares are forestland, 971.93 hectares are forest reservation and 1,295.91 hectares are reserved for the National Park. The rest are classified as wetland.
Palay, coffee, vegetables, peanut, citrus trees and fruit trees are the major produce. Cutflowers like aster, chrysanthemum and gerbera are locally cultivated while bamboo and jungle vines can be gathered from Orani's rich forestlands. Aquamarine resources like milkfish, tilapia, prawn, crabs, mussels and oysters are caught in Orani's rich fishing grounds and fishponds.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Orani, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Benjamin "Benjie" C. Serrano, Jr. and Vice-Mayor Godofredo Bongco Galicia, Jr., including 8 Councilors or Sanguniang Bayan Members:[7][8] Rome Serrano Sicat. Renato Rodriguez Bugay, Rodolfo Fabian Duran, Francis Sevilla Dela Torre, Efren, Jr. Luna Monday, Voltaire Dionisio Medina,Lilian Flores Tongco and Rolando Bernaldo Mina. They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.
The 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Orani-Samal, Bataan, MCTC Judge Ma. Cristina J. Mendoza-Pizzaro holds office in her sala located at the second floor of the MTC building at the back of the Town hall.

HERMOSA

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Hermosa is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 56,997 people. "Hermosa" means "beautiful" in Spanish. It has a total land area of 15,700 hectares (39,000 acres).
Hermosa is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 10.

According to legend, a group of Spaniards first came to this place, surprised and amazed they exclaimed, "Que Hermosa! Que Hermosa!", when they saw some pretty maidens with long, black hair washing clothes and bathing in the brook. The boys who accompanied their sisters repeated what they heard from the Spaniards and upon returning home they repeated again and again what the Spaniards exclaimed. When the next group of Spaniards visited the place, they asked for its name. The folks didn't understand Spanish but answered "Hermosa, Hermosa". And that was how Hermosa got its name.
Another version was that "Llana Hermosa", meaning beautiful plain of white flowers was the original name of this town. When the province was created, the town was formally named Hermosa, a name that fits the place not only due to the plain's white flowers but more so to the beautiful maidens and places that abound the town.

Historically, the town was established in 1756 by the Dominican priests. At that time, it was known as Llana Hermosa and composed of Mabuco and Mabuyan. It was then still part of Pampanga, like the rest of Bataan. It became an independent missionary center in 1756 with St. Peter de Verona as its patron saint.
The town of Hermosa was very peaceful and progressive before World War II. When the war broke out, their quiet routine was disturbed. In the famous Bataan Death March, civilians of Hermosa risked the ire of the Japanese by secretly passing food to Filipino and American soldiers.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Hermosa, Bataan's incumbent Mayor is Danilo Castillo Malana, The Vice-Mayor is Christopher Dimson Vitug.
Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Johannes Reyes Santos, Ramon Gaza Jaring, Floyd Jaring Tungol, Rex Rivera Jorge, Angelito Nuqui Narciso, Eduardo Del Rosario Yandoc, Vinci John Samaniego Rellosa and Mariangelie Arcenas Alonzo.

DINALUPIHAN

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Dinalupihan is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is the only land-locked municipality of the province. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 97,275 people. It has a total land area of 9,252.73 hectares representing 6.69% of the total land area of Bataan.
Dinalupihan is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 5.

"Dinalupijan" came from the festival rights of "Aeta" pygmies. To commemorate their idol "Idianalo", the goddess of hunting and bountiful harvest."Indianalo" was paired with the Sanskrit word "jann", meaning paradise. Indianlopijann was the name given to the land that the "Aetas" received from their goddess which translates to Indianolo's paradise.
The name "Dinalupihan" means "empty lands", coming from the Spanish terms din, a, and lupia. It referred to the fact that it failed to produce little revenue while it was an estate of the Archdiocese of Manila during the second half of the 18th century.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Dinalupihan, Bataan's incumbent Mayor is Joel Jaime Penafloro Payumo (Liberal) and the Vice Mayor is Leonardo E. Cruz (Liberal).

Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Hon. Leony Cruz, Hon. Emy Lubag, Hon. Igi Catli, Hon. Tong Santos, Hon. Ricardo De Ausen, Hon. Ponsing Manalili, ABC Armando Buniag, Hon. Martin Tongol, Hon. Maning Inza Cruz, Hon. Arnold Soriano and SK Ernest Estanislao.