Bauang

In the realms of Philippine literature and history, Bauang holds significance as the birthplace of the renowned literary figure and World War II martyr, Manuel Arguilla.The municipality is strategically located along the MacArthur Highway, with a key junction connecting to Naguilian Road, one of the main routes leading to Baguio City.One theory suggests it comes from the word "buá" referring to the betel nut, which was plentiful in the area now known as Barangay Nagrebcan, where the old Spanish Church was constructed.[10] A more widely accepted explanation is that it derives from the Ilocano word for garlic “báwang or baoang”, which was also abundant at the time of the Spaniards' arrival.Commonly traded goods included gold, jars, silk, woven textiles, ceramics, and glass beads, reflecting the region's economic activity.Their belief system was rooted in animism, where natural objects and phenomena were considered to have spirits, guiding their cultural and religious practices.These pirate invasions led to the construction of coastal watchtowers, known as baluarte, at strategic locations, including the mouth of the Bauang River.As the Philippine Revolution unfolded in the late 19th century, the people of Bauang joined the nationwide movement to gain independence from Spain.Led by General Manuel Tinio y Bondoc, a revolutionary allied with Emilio Aguinaldo, locals in Bauang and nearby areas fought against Spanish forces in Northern Luzon.Notable revolutionary leaders from Bauang, such as Remigio Patacsil and Mauro Ortiz, led the charge, contributing to the eventual victory of Filipino forces in the area.This marked the beginning of American colonization in the town and the wider province, bringing about significant political, economic, and social transformations under the new colonial administration.Once the Americans secured the province, they introduced democratic governance, leading to the election of La Union's first Civil Governor, Don Joaquín Joaquino Ortega, in 1901.However, by 1913, several of Bauang’s barrios, including Pagudpud, Pagdalagan, Sevilla, Bungro, Tanquigan, and Sibuan-Otong, were transferred to the jurisdiction of San Fernando.Capturing the three towns which were connected by a high quality road, but protected on one side by the ocean and the other by the sea, meant that the Japanese forces were easily able to establish a secure beachhead.The Japanese executed Manuel Arguilla, poet and journalist, Major Alberto O. Fenit (USAFFE), and Bauang Mayor Ambrosio Rimando.[19][20][21] : "43"  La Union residents mostly did not speak up about the economic stresses they were experiencing, but when Marcos declared martial law in 1972, Bauang was included with the rest of the country.[23] After Marcos fled into exile after the civilian-led 1986 People Power revolution, Manuel N. Sanglay was appointed OIC mayor under the new Provisional Revolutionary Government.Conversely, Barangay Pilar is the smallest, covering roughly 17 hectares, with its area diminishing annually due to severe coastal erosion.The municipality is equipped with advanced communication infrastructure, including digital landlines, cable services, internet providers, and cell towers.[31]Poverty incidence of Bauang Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39] The natives, who are predominantly Catholic, speak Ilocano, Filipino, and English.Guapple by-products are also sold in Bauang: bread, buchi, chunky, cocktail, cookies, cupcake, dried, empanada, espasol, flan, guinataan, gulaman, inipit, jam, jelly, juice, kutsinta, pastilles, maja, marmalade, oatmeal, pie, yema, polvoron, preserved, rolls, siopao, tarts, turrones, macaroons, bars, and fingers as pasalubongs.The seat of Government is vested upon the Mayor Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III who holds office since June 30, 2022, at the Bauang Town Hall.On July 26, 2010, after the BOT expiration, it was turned over to the NAPOCOR and the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) and later to the Provincial Government of La Union.PLDT Asia-Pacific Cable Network (APCN) in Baccuit Sur A Digital Optical Cable System for telecommunications services linking Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines is strategically located at the coastline barangay of Baccuit Norte in Bauang, La Union.
Taberna Beach, around Baranagay Bacquit or Taberna
Bauang River aroung Barangay Nagrebcan
Grassland around Barangay Baccuit Sur
Tobacco field in Bauang
La Union Agri-Tourism Grape Farm
Bauang town proper
Bauang sunset
The 1587 Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church
Interior of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church
San Pedro Bell Returned to Bauang on May 23, 2016
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