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01/08/2026

Alam mo ba?

Ang bayan ng Salcedo sa Ilocos Sur ay dating kilala bilang Bauguen bago pa ito tuluyang tinawag na Salcedo.

Ang pangalang Bauguen ay nagmula sa salitang “baybauguen,” na tumutukoy sa malakas na tunog ng tubig na bumabagsak sa mga bato mula sa isang talon na matatagpuan sa silangan ng dating bahagi ng lugar. Sa tunog na iyon hinango ang pangalan na naging unang pagkakakilanlan ng bayan.

Noong bandang 1872, ang Bauguen ay bahagi ng isang mas malaking lupain na binubuo ng labing-anim na magkakahiwalay na rancheria. Ito ay ang Bonquillo, Balidbid, San Gaspar, Calioaqui, Atabay, Pias, Nagtablaan, San Basilio, Sorioan, Dinaratan, Cubcubbuot, Bauguen, Arangin, Cabugbugan, Mapaltot, at Borrooy. Kahit magkakahiwalay ang mga ito, nagkaisa ang kanilang mga pinuno o panglacayen upang bumuo ng isang maayos na pamahalaan, at pinili ang Balidbid bilang sentro ng pamamahala.

Pagsapit ng June 1, 1876, kinilala ang kanilang pagkakaisa at naging isang pueblo na tinawag na Pueblo de Salcedo bilang parangal kay Juan de Salcedo. Noong March 5, 1877, pormal itong naitatag sa pamumuno ni Carlos Villa-Ragut, kasama si Don Martin Magsiñgit bilang gobernadorcillo.

Si Juan de Salcedo ay isang conquistador na ipinanganak sa Mexico at kilala sa kanyang papel sa pananakop sa Hilagang Luzon. Isa rin siya sa mga nagtatag ng Vigan bilang kabisera ng Ilocos, kaya ipinangalan sa kanya ang bayan bilang pagkilala sa kanyang impluwensya sa kasaysayan.

Sa paglipas ng panahon, nanatiling ginagamit ng mga tao ang pangalang Bauguen kahit na tinawag na itong Salcedo noong panahon ng Kastila. Dumaan ang bayan sa iba’t ibang yugto tulad ng pananakop, rebolusyon, pagkakawatak-watak noong panahon ng Amerikano, at maging sa digmaan.

At noong June 20, 1957, sa pamamagitan ng Republic Act No. 1627, opisyal nang pinalitan ang pangalan ng bayan mula Bauguen at tuluyang ginawang Salcedo.

Hanggang ngayon, dala ng Salcedo ang mahabang kasaysayan nito. Mula sa pangalang Bauguen hanggang sa pagiging ganap na bayan, nananatili itong simbolo ng pinagmulan, tibay ng loob, at pagkakaisa ng mga Ilokano.

Disclaimer: This AI-generated monument is an artistic interpretation inspired by the story of Bauguen, the former name of the present-day municipality of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur. Its design symbolically incorporates elements from the town's documented etymology, the sixteen original rancherias, the unity of their native leaders, and the historical association with Juan de Salcedo. It is intended for educational, cultural, and creative appreciation only and should not be interpreted as an official historical monument or an exact representation of historical events.

22/07/2026

ANONG TRIBU MO SA CORDILLERA

ETHNO-LINGUISTIC GROUPS IN THE CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

Indigenous Peoples (IP) groupings are inherently dynamic and may evolve over time as historical research, linguistic studies, and community perspectives continue to develop. Understandings and classifications are not always fixed, and differing interpretations should be viewed as opportunities for learning, respectful discussion, and constructive dialogue rather than sources of division.

1. Applai - Western municipalities of Mountain Province: Sagada, Sabangan, Besao, Parts of Tadian, Bauko

2. Balangao (sometimes known as Baliwon) - Eastern municipalities of Mountain Province: Barlig, Natonin, Parts of Paracelis

3. Bontok - Central municipalities of Mountain Province: Bontoc, Sadanga

4. Kankanaey - West-north municipalities of Benguet: Kapangan, Buguias, Tublay, Kibungan, Mankayan, Parts of Atok, Bakun, Itogon, Boundary parts of Bauko (Mountain Province)

5. Iwak (sometimes known as Iowak, Owak) - Small parts of Itogon, Benguet

6. Karao - Barangays of Bokod, Benguet: Karao, Ekip

7. Ibaloy - Benguet municipalities: Kabayan, Sablan, Itogon, Bokod, La Trinidad, Kapangan, Tuba, Tublay, Parts of Atok. Baguio City: Happy Hallow

8. Kalanguya - Ifugao municipalities: Tinoc, Asipulo. Benguet: Parts of Buguias, Northern parts of Kabayan

9. Ifugao - Tuwali, Ayangan, Kalanguya

10. Isnag (sometimes known as Isneg or Apayao) - Generally Apayao Province

11. Kalinga - Generally Kalinga Province

12. Tingguian (sometimes known as Itneg) - Most eastern and capital municipalities of Abra: Tubo, Luba, Manabo, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Daguioman, Malibcong, Licuan-Baay, Lacub, Tineg, Lagayan, Danglas, Peñarrubia, Boliney, Villaviciosa, Lagan-gilang, San Juan, San Quintin, Langiden, San Isidro, Dolores, Pilar

These are the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) that are currently formally recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).

Note: This post is not intended to create confusion or division. If you have corrections, additional information, or a different perspective, feel free to share them in the comments. Many of us are still learning, and respectful discussions help us all gain a better understanding. May this post serve as an opportunity for Cordillerans to learn from one another through constructive dialogue, rather than through argument

SOURCE || NCIP
Infographic by wowCordillera team

08/05/2026

🚨 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

Ilocos Sur, a historic province in the Ilocos Region of the Philippines, is located along the western coast of Luzon with Vigan City as its capital.

Covering approximately 2,630.77 square kilometers, the province is home to 706,009 people (2020 Census). That’s about 20% of the Ilocos Region’s population, with a population density of roughly 268 people per square kilometer.

Beyond its well-preserved Spanish-era architecture and cultural heritage, Ilocos Sur stands as one of the most significant provinces in Northern Luzon—rich in history, identity, and community.

📍 More than just heritage — Ilocos Sur is a story worth knowing.

11/02/2026

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

📊 𝐁Y T𝐇E N𝐔M𝐁E𝐑S: 𝐇o𝐰 𝐁i𝐠 𝐢s Y𝐨u𝐫 𝐓o𝐰n?

​Have you ever wondered how the municipalities of Ilocos Sur compare in terms of land size? Here is the breakdown based on land area data.

​🟢 TOP 3 LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES:
1️⃣ Quirino - 240.10 km²
2️⃣ Cervantes - 234.70 km²
3️⃣ Tagudin - 151.19 km²

​🔴 TOP 3 SMALLEST MUNICIPALITIES:
1️⃣ Santa Catalina - 9.68 km²
2️⃣ San Ildefonso - 11.35 km²
3️⃣ San Vicente - 12.60 km²

​Note: Data based on standard land area measurements (PhilAtlas).
​Sa laki man o sa liit, every town has its own unique charm and history! ❤️

​Proud of your hometown? Flex niyo na sa comments! 👇

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11/12/2025

06/12/2025

Candon City Barangay Electrical Float Parade