Don Victoriano Chiongbian
The municipality was created, originally named Don Mariano Marcos, by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg.Those separated were barangays in Tudela (3) including Tuno which was designated the seat of government, Jimenez (also 3), Bonifacio (2), Clarin and Sinacaban (one in each); as well as sitios in a barangay each in Panaon and Aloran, situated on a side of Mount Malindang Range.[5] A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly created local entities, was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections.6845 which was issued on January 20, 1990,[8] in honor of a native of Jimenez who served as councilor of Plaridel and eventually, the first mayor of this municipality.Poverty incidence of Don Victoriano Chiongbian Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]