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39-633: Calatrava, once a barrio in the town of San Agustin (then called Badajoz ) in Tablas Island . During pre-Spanish period, the place was called "Andagao" , named after a medicinal plant growing in abundance everywhere in the locality especially in places along the shore. Around 1810, the first settlers in Andagao migrated from Banton and Romblon islands, as well as in central parts of Tablas Island, in search of lands more suitable for agriculture. The Simaranhons , Sibalenhons and Bantoanons were

78-598: A vice mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. The incumbent mayor and vice mayor for the 2019–2022 term are Marieta Babera from LAKAS-CMD and Dishan Servañez y Fondevilla from PDP–Laban party, respectively. Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain , Barangay Council , whose members are called Barangay Councilors . The barangays have SK federation which represents

117-530: A municipality in the Province of Romblon, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government. Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde),

156-506: A population of 10,275 people. Asi is the native language of Barangay Poblacion, Pagsangahan and San Roque, while both Asi and Ini are used in Barangay Talisay, Linao and Pangulo. Onhan is used by majority of Barangay Balogo's inhabitants, however in some of its sitios, both Asi and Ini are also being used regularly by its native residents. Poverty incidence of Calatrava Source: Philippine Statistics Authority As

195-579: A smallpox epidemic almost wiped out the town's entire population. The heavy casualty toll caused the pueblo's abolition which led to re- incorporation to Romblon until 1855, when another pueblo named Guintigui-an was founded some 4 kilometers south of the old town site. The town was founded by Don Laureano Montesa together with his brother Don Esteban and cousin Don Luis Montesa, who became Tiniente Absoluto in Romblon. Its jurisdiction included what

234-455: A total land area of 14,048 hectares (34,710 acres). It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Calatrava , on the south by the municipality of Santa Maria , on the east by Romblon Pass facing the Romblon capital town and on the west by the municipality of San Andres . Its municipal port serves as the eastern gateway to the main island of Tablas, as well as to the neighboring islands of

273-409: Is a black ridge 1,556 feet (474 m) high, long and rounded from east and west and sharp from north and south; with it the range breaks off to the low pass from Looc Bay to the town of Alcantara on the east coast. The southern part of Tablas is a group of many sharp conical hills, all bare and grassy except Malbug Hill , 904 feet (276 m) high, and Calaton Point , 835 feet (255 m) high, on

312-447: Is about 10 minutes by motorcycles. Tricycles are also readily available. From Caticlan (Sambiray Dock or Tabon plaza) there is pump boats every day leaving around 10 - 11 heading for Santa fe. Leaves Santa fe at 7:30 in the morning. Travel time about 2h depending on sea condition. there is also another pump boat (Boat name: SANOY, phone number to captain +639126356955) going from Tablas south tip (Tabugon) to Caticlan almost every day in

351-426: Is bounded on the north by Tablas Strait , on the east by municipality of San Agustin , on the south and west by the municipality of San Andres . The municipality has a total land area of 8,670 hectares (21,400 acres) constituting 6.39% of Romblon's land area. Calatrava is politically subdivided into 7 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . According to the 2015 census, Calatrava has

390-493: Is now the towns of Calatrava and Santa Maria. The construction of the Cotta (fort) at Payong-Payong hill (located in present-day barangay Cagbo-aya), started in 1873. Cotta protected the community from Muslim pirates and still stands today. In 1868, the town was renamed "Badajoz" by Andres Lebarde, a visiting Spanish soldier, after his native city of Badajoz, Spain . San Agustin is in the north-eastern part of Tablas Island with

429-613: Is one of largest producers of pili nuts . Tablas was established an economic zone, Tablas Economic Zone Inc . (TEZI), on 2015 under the powers of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority ( PEZA ) and the Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI ) The Asi language is a Visayan language spoken, along with the Romblomanon and Onhan languages, in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Tagalog

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468-561: Is spoken by the locals as the second language. Foreigners are a welcome diversion for college students, who are the main part of the population who can speak English. The Wildlife and landscape appears untouched as deep-green vegetation is crossed by rivers and streams. A portion of the native forest cover has been removed and converted to coconut plantations, or rough grazing. However, the remaining small areas of watershed forest support several species of endemic wildlife that occur only on Tablas, or on just Tablas and Romblon Island. These include

507-551: Is usually by ferry from the Port of Batangas City in southern Luzon and disembarking at the Port of Odiongan in Barangay Poctoy. Montenegro Lines serves Odiongan from the Port of Batangas City six days per week with Roll-on/roll-off vessels, then heading to Romblon Island from Poctoy and returning the next day. Travel time from Batangas to Poctoy takes about 8–10 hours. Travel time from Poctoy Pier to Odiongan town

546-515: The American colonial period until 4 June 1940, when Commonwealth Act No. 581 (authored by Congressman Leonardo Festin) was passed and created the special municipality of Tablas, with its seat at Odiongan. The town of Badajoz became part of the new municipality and was represented with one special municipal councilor at the municipal council in Odiongan. Calatrava, being a barrio of Badajoz then,

585-464: The 2015 census, San Agustin has a population of 22,598 people. Romblomanon or Ini is the native language of the municipality's inhabitants. Tagalog is widely understood, and English stands as the medium of communication in business and trade. As a municipality in the Province of Romblon, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of

624-461: The District of Romblon was elevated into a full-pledge province a total of 15 towns were abolished, including Andagao. On 11 January 1868, Romblon became a fully pledged province and Andagao reverted to its former status as a visita and it was annexed to the town of Guintiguian (renamed Badajoz on August 28, 1868, now San Agustin ). On 14 June 1881, Andagao was renamed Calatrava during the term of

663-693: The Philippines, Tablas was known as the Island of Osigan . At the time of contact with Westerners, Osigan had a population of 256 people living in small villages. Wax was produced in this island. Odiongan , on the west central coast of the island, is a major port and the largest municipality of Romblon in terms of population. Tablas is administratively subdivided into the municipalities of Alcantara , Calatrava , Ferrol , Looc , Odiongan , San Agustin , San Andres , Santa Fe , and Santa Maria . The island lies about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east from

702-765: The Tablas Fantail Rhipidura sauli , the Tablas Drongo Dicrurus menagei , the Romblon Hawk Owl Ninox spilonota , and the Tablas Bulbul Hypsipetes (siquijorensis) cinereiceps . The frogs Platymantis_lawtoni and Platymantis levigatus are endangered species endemic to Tablas and other islands of Romblon province. In Ferrol at Malcom's Cove, monkeys, sea turtles and the Philippine eagle. In Santa Fe

741-548: The Tablas Island District Hospital, a government hospital, and four barangay health stations. San Agustin has the following 15 public Elementary Schools : High Schools : College / University : Tablas Island Tablas is the largest of the islands that comprise the province of Romblon in the Philippines . The name of the island is of Spanish origin. Before the colonization of

780-542: The barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years. San Agustin, Romblon San Agustín , officially the Municipality of San Agustín , (formerly Guintigui-an and Badajoz ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,115 people. On 20 June 1957, by virtue of Republic Act No. 1660, Badajoz Town

819-739: The barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years. The incumbent mayor and vice mayor of San Agustin for the term 2019–2022 are Denon Madrona and Zaldy G. Marin, respectively. Poverty incidence of San Agustin Source: Philippine Statistics Authority The municipality has various establishments including general merchandise stores, construction and welding shops, furniture outlets, funeral homes, rice mill, bake shops, bank, pawn shops, catering services, hostels, cable TV station, and Internet shops. Farming and fishing provide

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858-411: The church was completed, Andagao immediately progressed and developed. In 1850, people started using family names beginning with letter "F" as decreed by Spanish Governor-General Narciso Claveria issued on 21 November 1848. In 1853, after the creation of the District of Romblon, 17 new towns were created which included Andagao. This was Calatrava's first proclamation as a municipality. However, when

897-640: The controversial military governor of Romblon, Don Jose Fernandez de Terran (1880–1883), after the Military Order of Calatrava , which was founded by the Cistercian monk St. Raymond of Fitero and tasked to defend the castle of Calatrava and other crucial towns and cities in the Andalucian region from invasions and attacks from the Moors . Calatrava remained part of Badajoz municipality throughout

936-408: The east coast, which are dark and wooded. The shore line is largely mangrove, with many beaches of coral sand and some limestone cliffs. The shore reef is continuous except off Guinauayan Point. There is no good natural harbor except Looc Bay, a large indentation on the west side, but sheltered anchorage may be found on either side of the island, according to the season of the year. Cabalian Point,

975-415: The first settlers of the municipality and joined later by migrants from Odiongan of which, like them, spoke Asi . Today, this group of people made up the great portion of its residents, while the northern barangays of Linao, Pangulo and Talisay have significant Romblomanon residents. Onhan settlers originally from central Tablas decided to settle in the southern barangay of Balogo. Around 1838, Andagao

1014-403: The length of Tablas. The west coast is formed by the western slope of the central mountain ridge, which is narrow and well defined. The summits in the middle of the island are 1,600 to 2,000 feet high. In the center of the island is Bitaogan Peak , 2,164 feet (660 m) high, which appears as a rounded knob from east and west and sharp from north and south. Mount Lunas , at the back of Looc Bay,

1053-690: The main source of livelihood for the residents in San Agustin. The farmers primary products are rice, coconut, banana, copra , abaca . Fishermen harvest the bounty of the surrounding seas. Aside from fishing, an alternative source of livelihood are swine and poultry raising, cottage industries such as raffia production (bags, baskets, mats, hats, etc.) rattan and nitto basket and plate weaving, broom production such as soft broom made of tiger grass, locally known as walis tambo , and coconut broom or broomstick made of coconut palm fronds (leaves), locally known as walis tingting . San Agustin has its own hospital,

1092-473: The morning, leaves Tabugon around 8 in the morning and goes back from Caticlan (Sambiray Dock or Tabon Plaza) to Tablas around 10 - 11. Price for one way trip 200php. When low tide in Tablas there is a smaller boat (flat boat) sending passengers between the beach and the boat for 10php per passenger. The main commercial airport of the province of Romblon is Tugdan Airport ( IATA : TBH – ICAO : RPVU) located in

1131-625: The municipal government. Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde), a vice mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain , Barangay Council , whose members are called Barangay Councilors . The barangays have SK federation which represents

1170-413: The province. A mountain range shields the town from southeasterly monsoon but is completely exposed to north-easterly typhoons. San Agustin has the second highest mountain in the province, the volcano-shaped Mount Payaopao at 2,182 feet (665 m) high, overlooking Carmen Bay. San Agustin is politically subdivided into 15 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . According to

1209-580: The southern extremity of Tablas Island, is low and sandy and hard to distinguish at night, a lighthouse was built during the American Colonial period. Romblon State University is a premier institution for higher education in the Mimaropa Region. The University has a large campus in Odiongan town and a few more around Romblon province. Main occupations are fruit and vegetable farming, fisheries, farm animal breeding and fishing. Tablas

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1248-415: The southern part of Mindoro Island . The northern tip of Tablas is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Romblon Island . Mount Payaopao (also known as Tablas Summit on old maps) at the northeastern extremity of the island, is the highest peak on the island at 2,182 feet (665 m) high and the second highest in the province (after Mount Guiting-Guiting ). A wooded central range of hills traverses

1287-420: The sponsorship Congressman Jose Moreno, Republic Act No. 5317 was drafted and approved which finally established Calatrava as an independent municipality. Thus Calatrava became Romblon's 15th independent constituency under the category of municipal-district. This was Calatrava's third proclamation as a municipality. Calatrava is situated along the northern coastal plains and rugged terrain of Tablas Island . It

1326-573: The whale shark (the earth's largest fish) is known to breed. The waters off Looc teem with numerous species of tropical fish and sea life in the protected sanctuary. Binucot Beach has manatee, dolphin and sea turtles. The only known blue hole in the Philippines is the Tablas Island Blue Hole , located just off northwest Gorda Point in northeastern Tablas, below the Gorda Point Lighthouse . Access to Tablas

1365-745: Was at barangay Cabolutan. The early settlers found it very tiring at times to cross the channel to Romblon town to attend to civil and religious duties. To solve this problem, Cabolutan leaders discussed the matter such as building a visita in their settlement of around 250 souls. Finally in 1635, the first church building made of coral stone and lime was started. In 1700, Spanish authorities decided to separate Cabolutan in Tablas Island from Romblon, with its seat at visita Cabolutan subjugating all settlements west of Tablas Island. The new pueblo or town of Cabolutan progressed slowly and grew more populous despite frequent Moro kidnapping raids. However, in 1790,

1404-407: Was changed to San Agustin, after the town's patron saint . San Agustín was known during Spanish times as Guintigui-an because of the abundance of a fish called "tigue" in the area. Negrito and Mangyan tribes from Panay and Mindoro were the first inhabitants, as well as migrants from island of Romblon , and southern Tablas . In the early part of Spanish conquest, the first settlement

1443-567: Was not represented. On 4 June 1943, during the Second World War , the special municipality of Calatrava was created upon the sponsorship of the guerrilla movement regime under the Revolutionary Republic of the Philippines. Its first and only mayor then was Benito Famini, Sr. who served up to the liberation period. This was Calatrava's second proclamation as a municipality. On 1 October 1946 Commonwealth Act No. 581

1482-503: Was organized into a fundacion (settlement) attached to visita (village) of Odiongan under the pueblo of Banton by the Spanish colonial authorities. The following year, a Spanish friar named Padre Jose Aznar from the parish of Banton visited the place and planned the construction of its first Roman Catholic church made of wood and limestone. Eleuterio Asuncion, the barrio's cabeza de barangay spearheaded its construction. After

1521-564: Was repealed through the passage of Republic Act No. 38 sponsored by Congressman Modesto Formilleza. Badajoz regained back its independent municipal status and Calatrava was annexed back to Badajoz municipality as a barrio. The same year, a three-man delegation composed of Pablo Fetalino, Lauriano Falcutila, Sr. and Jose Capa from Calatrava went to Manila to lobby for a bill in Congress that will establish Calatrava as an independent municipality but it didn't push through. On 15 June 1968, through

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