LOCATION
Iba, one of the oldest municipalities of Zambales, has a total land area of 15,338 hectares. Hemmed in by Botolan on the South, Palauig on the North, and China Sea on the West and mountain ranges on the East. It is described more or less oblong in shape. Unlike other towns of the province, Iba has a unique geographical feature for it lies between the sea and mountain ranges. This town is easily accessible to Manila and Pangasinan by land transportation via Iba Victory Liner.
IBA: BARANGAYS AND DISTANCE
The municipality has 8 legally created barangays and 6 zones within the poblacion bringing the total to 14 recognized barangays. Of the eight barangays, Lipay-Dingin and Palanginan are considered nearest to the municipal building only one kilometer away from both barangays. The average distance per barangay is 3.18 kms.
BARANGAYS DISTANCE
1. San Agustin 8 kms.
2. Amungan 6 kms.
3. Bangantalinga 4 kms.
4. Sto. Rosario 2 kms.
5. Dirita-Baloguen 1.5 kms.
6. Lipay-Dingin 1 km.
7. Sta. Barbara 2 kms.
8. Palanginan 1 km.
9. Zone I within poblacion
10. Zone II within poblacion
11. Zone III within poblacion
12. Zone IV within poblacion
13. Zone V within poblacion
14. Zone VI within poblacion
Paynauen Festival
Custume Parade
Friday, October 26, 2007
Past Mayors
MUNICIPAL MAYORS OF IBA
Municipal Mayors Year
Juan Gonzales 1912
Miguel Cuevas
Tirso Anonas
Ramon Garcia
Lucio Torres
Pastor de Castro
Dr. Nestorio Trinidad 1936-1940; 1941
Juan Arbizo
Federico Bundang
Teofilo Bundang
Evaristo Escusa
Paulo Abastillas
Atilano Ortega
Benjamin Farin 1964-1967; 1971-1986
Leonardo Nero
Oscar Gonzales 1968-1971
Nestor Trinidad 1986-April 1989
Pancho R. Huang April 7, 1989 to June 30, 2001
Danilo U. Pamoleras July 1, 2001 to present
Municipal Mayors Year
Juan Gonzales 1912
Miguel Cuevas
Tirso Anonas
Ramon Garcia
Lucio Torres
Pastor de Castro
Dr. Nestorio Trinidad 1936-1940; 1941
Juan Arbizo
Federico Bundang
Teofilo Bundang
Evaristo Escusa
Paulo Abastillas
Atilano Ortega
Benjamin Farin 1964-1967; 1971-1986
Leonardo Nero
Oscar Gonzales 1968-1971
Nestor Trinidad 1986-April 1989
Pancho R. Huang April 7, 1989 to June 30, 2001
Danilo U. Pamoleras July 1, 2001 to present
History
HISTORICAL ABSTRACT ON THE CREATION / FOUNDING OF IBA
Founded by Recollect priests in 1611, the village of Paynawen moved from one place to another until it settled permanently along the banks of Bancal River, where a fort was built as a defense against pirates who constantly molested the region. In 1860, the administration of the town was turned over to the Dominican priests.There were no available records as to when Paynawen was renamed Iba, but old folks believed, the town was named after a sour fruit called “Iba”. How the town got this name became a legend, that has been told, retold and handed down from generation to generation.The story happened during the early days of Spanish colonization.
It was told, that while most of the Spaniards were busy establishing the pueblo, one of their men sneaked out from the group and curiously wandered around the village of the natives. Along the way, he saw a group of people, who incidentally were eating a certain kind of soft fruit. This particular Spaniard, being stranger to the place, approached them and asked the name of the place, but because of language differences, the natives thought, he was asking the name of the fruit they were eating, immediately, they replied “Iba . ., Iba . ., Iba . . “ from then on, this small pueblo was named Iba.
The early formation of Iba was attributed to the Zambals, an ethnic group who belonged to the Malay race. They originated from the Celebes. They pushed the dwarfish, kinky haired Negritoes or Aetas eastward to the hinterlands. These Zambals eventually established their settlements on what is now the Municipality of Iba.Through the course of time, other ethnic groups like the Tagalog and Ilocanos migrated, occupied and formed their settlements on the southern portion of the province. They later on inter married with the Zambals and became the ancestors of these present generation.At various points in history, the capital of the province shifted from each of the three towns earlier established by the Spanish colonizers, namely, Masinloc, Sta. Cruz and Iba, but because of Iba’s strategic location, it finally became the permanent seat of the provincial government.Several history milestones had swept over the Municipality during the early days. One of which was during the declaration of the establishment of the Zambales province on August 28,1901, by the second Philippine Commission, headed by William Howard Taft at St. Augustine Cathedral - a church built in 1700 out of coral and limestone.
Another memorable event was when WWII broke out, the Japanese invading forces conducted a devastating bombing ran on Dec. 08, 1941 at Iba Airfield which resulted to the annihilation of both civilians and US forces stationed in the area. The Japanese Imperial Army later on, established their garrison at Poblacion, Iba.
Originally, the municipality comprised of forty- five (45) sitios, eight (8) barrios and one (1) poblacion. These barrios were created by virtue of Republic Act 3590 on June 22, 1963.
By virtue of Presidential Decrees of then Pres. Marcos on October 1974, Presidential Decree 86 and Presidential Decree 86-A, the poblacion were subdivided into six (6) zonal districts, and all sitios were integrated to their mother barangay.
Founded by Recollect priests in 1611, the village of Paynawen moved from one place to another until it settled permanently along the banks of Bancal River, where a fort was built as a defense against pirates who constantly molested the region. In 1860, the administration of the town was turned over to the Dominican priests.There were no available records as to when Paynawen was renamed Iba, but old folks believed, the town was named after a sour fruit called “Iba”. How the town got this name became a legend, that has been told, retold and handed down from generation to generation.The story happened during the early days of Spanish colonization.
It was told, that while most of the Spaniards were busy establishing the pueblo, one of their men sneaked out from the group and curiously wandered around the village of the natives. Along the way, he saw a group of people, who incidentally were eating a certain kind of soft fruit. This particular Spaniard, being stranger to the place, approached them and asked the name of the place, but because of language differences, the natives thought, he was asking the name of the fruit they were eating, immediately, they replied “Iba . ., Iba . ., Iba . . “ from then on, this small pueblo was named Iba.
The early formation of Iba was attributed to the Zambals, an ethnic group who belonged to the Malay race. They originated from the Celebes. They pushed the dwarfish, kinky haired Negritoes or Aetas eastward to the hinterlands. These Zambals eventually established their settlements on what is now the Municipality of Iba.Through the course of time, other ethnic groups like the Tagalog and Ilocanos migrated, occupied and formed their settlements on the southern portion of the province. They later on inter married with the Zambals and became the ancestors of these present generation.At various points in history, the capital of the province shifted from each of the three towns earlier established by the Spanish colonizers, namely, Masinloc, Sta. Cruz and Iba, but because of Iba’s strategic location, it finally became the permanent seat of the provincial government.Several history milestones had swept over the Municipality during the early days. One of which was during the declaration of the establishment of the Zambales province on August 28,1901, by the second Philippine Commission, headed by William Howard Taft at St. Augustine Cathedral - a church built in 1700 out of coral and limestone.
Another memorable event was when WWII broke out, the Japanese invading forces conducted a devastating bombing ran on Dec. 08, 1941 at Iba Airfield which resulted to the annihilation of both civilians and US forces stationed in the area. The Japanese Imperial Army later on, established their garrison at Poblacion, Iba.
Originally, the municipality comprised of forty- five (45) sitios, eight (8) barrios and one (1) poblacion. These barrios were created by virtue of Republic Act 3590 on June 22, 1963.
By virtue of Presidential Decrees of then Pres. Marcos on October 1974, Presidential Decree 86 and Presidential Decree 86-A, the poblacion were subdivided into six (6) zonal districts, and all sitios were integrated to their mother barangay.
Welcome to Iba, Zambales Online
Welcome to the Iba, Zambales Online
Please feel free to browse the contents of this website and learn more about Iba - the capital town of Zambales, Philippines.
This website provides information on Iba - its people, economy, tourism spots, local governments, places of interests, investment opportunities, business contacts and other relevant information.
Iba has become a popular destination for summer vacationists and tourists due to the pristine and beautiful beaches that line the shorelines of Iba. Its pollution-free beaches due to the absence of industrial activities in Iba, makes it one of the best places in the Philippines. Visitors enjoy the fresh marine bounties like tuna and other fish varieties,, lobsters, seaweeds as well as the luscious fruits includng the famous "Zambales Dinamulag Mangoes". Indeed vacationing in Iba is an experience worth repeating.
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
The Iba, Zambales Website is the first among all the municipal governments in Zambales. The website presents an enormous sets of information that are very useful in learning more about Iba.
With the launching of this website, Iba now joins the global internet community that provides information to Internet surfers worldwide
Please feel free to browse the contents of this website and learn more about Iba - the capital town of Zambales, Philippines.
This website provides information on Iba - its people, economy, tourism spots, local governments, places of interests, investment opportunities, business contacts and other relevant information.
Iba has become a popular destination for summer vacationists and tourists due to the pristine and beautiful beaches that line the shorelines of Iba. Its pollution-free beaches due to the absence of industrial activities in Iba, makes it one of the best places in the Philippines. Visitors enjoy the fresh marine bounties like tuna and other fish varieties,, lobsters, seaweeds as well as the luscious fruits includng the famous "Zambales Dinamulag Mangoes". Indeed vacationing in Iba is an experience worth repeating.
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
The Iba, Zambales Website is the first among all the municipal governments in Zambales. The website presents an enormous sets of information that are very useful in learning more about Iba.
With the launching of this website, Iba now joins the global internet community that provides information to Internet surfers worldwide
This website is through the initiatives of Ramon M. Ignacio
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