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MAYAP A

GATPANAPUN KEKAYU

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Submitted by: 1st Year BS- AIS Students Argie A. Manlapaz Loren Mallari Daniella Legaspi John Melo Ludong Shiela Luna Submitted to: Mr. Ramon Lerit

CLUSTER 04

TOWNS:

1. CANDABA

2. MASANTOL

3. Minalin

A. TOPONYM

 Candaba, as told by Dr. Juan P. Gatbonton, one of

the more knowledgeable chroniclers of the town,

derived its name from Candawe, a name of a place

close to Sitio Culumanas in Candaba. Candawe was

later corrupted by Spanish derivation to Candaba.

 Another school of thought, based on lore

perpetuated by word of mouth through the years,

traced the origin of the word Candaba from 'Cang

Daba' or' Brother Daba. ('Daba' was a term used for

a big earthen jar and obese people were teased by

likening them to a 'daba') Before long, it came to

pass that every out-of-towner buying fish and

famed 'buru' (pickled fish) was almost invariably

referred to Cang Daba. The town, later on, came to

be called Candaba.

B. ORIGIN/TOWN FOUNDED

 One of the oldest communities in pre-Hispanic times,

Candaba was settles way before the first Spanish

encomendero took hold of the town in 1593. In fact, a

stone-age adze (sudsud) was reported to have been

unearthed in the area in the 1930s, now kept at the

Philippine National Museum. This artifact is proof of the

existence of a boat-building society and trading

economy along the great Pampanga River and the

adjoining Manila Bay. Moreover, part of its territory is a

shallow swamp (pinac), the largest in Luzon. Not

surprisingly, Candaba’s economy in the modern times

continues to be anchored largely on fisheries and

agricultures. Candaba was founded in 1575 from an

already prosperous settlement called Candawe with

600 residents. Its population increased more than

three-fold by 1583.

RELIGION  Roman Catholic 60%, Members Church of God International 3.5%, Iglesia ni Cristo 3%, Evangelicals 32%, others (includes Islam, Buddhism and other religions) 1.5%. The Saint Andrew church serves as one of the Roman Catholic parish churches inside the municipality.  (^) There is a popular religious site in Candaba is in the barangay "Pulong Gubat". It pulls many pilgrims who believe that Nuestra Señor dela Pacencia will cure their illness or grant their wishes.

GOVERNMENT

• Type

Sangguniang Bayan

• Mayor

Rene E. Maglanque

• Vice Mayor

Michael Dan V. Sagum

• Congressman

Juan Pablo P. Bondoc

• Electorate

72,535 voters (2019)

C. MAP

Political map Map of Pampanga showing the location of candaba:

LAND USED

The municipality has a land area of 176.40 square kilometers or 68. square miles which constitutes 8.81% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 111,586. This represented 5.08% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.99% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 633 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,638 inhabitants per square mile.

2. CANDABA VIADUCT The Candaba Viaduct (also known as Pulilan–Apalit Bridge) is a 5- kilometer (3.1 mi) viaduct carrying the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) across swampland in Candaba, Pampanga. Consisting of four lanes (two northbound and two southbound), it is the longest bridge in the Philippines

3. ST. ANDREW PARISH CHURCH The convent of Candaba was established in May 3, 1575 and was annexed to the convent of Calumpit with Father Francisco de Ortega as priest. Candaba became the missionary center of the Augustinian Friars in preaching the Catholic faith to the rancherias of Arayat and Santa Ana with the permission Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila.

OTHER LANDMARKS INCLUDE: TOWN HALL CANDABA MARKET

FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

IBON EBON

FESTIVAL

One of the biggest events in the Philippines, Candaba, Pampanga celebrates Ibon-Ebon Festival during February 1-2. Foreign and local guests are encouraged to take part in witnessing the grand celebration. Known government officials both local and national also join the annual festivity. Held in honor of the local patron saint, San Nicolas de Tolentino, the local government and the people of Candaba aim to boost food production, and promote eco-tourism.

The towns patron saint is St. Andrew, whose feast day is celebrated on November 30. It will be recalled that Andrew was the first of Jesus’ apostles, a fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee. Thus, among the emblems displayed in Candaba parish church are fish and fishing nets, symbolizing San Andres’ occupation. St Andrew, who was martyred by being bound to an X-shaped cross in Greece, is also the patron saint of Russia and Scotland.

RELIGIOUS BELIEF

SECULAR FESTIVAL

CULINARY SPECIALTIES Candaba represents the lowest point in Central Luzon. It is noted for its wide and scenic swamps, the habitat of mudfish and catfish. Before the age of refrigeration, surplus catch of fish and shrimps led to the preservation by fermentation. The popular "burong isda", a distinct Kapampangan fermented delicacy, is made from catfish or mudfish. Burung asan and burung babi were made to preserve summer and flood season harvests. The former, while loved by the addicts, describe by others as ’cats vomit’. Aficionados, however, swear by most unique taste of