The City of Bogo

(Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Bogo,Filipino: Lungsod ng Bogo) is a fourth class city in

the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 69,911 people.

As of
November 2013, lgu data, Bogo City has a population of 82,327 and 18,295 households.
Bogo is located in the northeastern coast of Cebu province, in mainland Cebu. It is 101 kilometers away from the
provincial capital, Cebu City and it is accessible by land and sea transportation. Bogo City has an area of 103.52
square kilometers, which constitutes 2.7% of the total land area of Cebu province. The city is bounded on the north
by municipality of Medellin on the west by the municipality of San Remigio on the south by the municipality
of Tabogon and on the east by Camotes Sea
Barangays
Bogo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays, listed here with barangay captains:
Anonang Norte - Hon. Josefina Balais
Anonang Sur - Hon. George Tabaco
Banban - Hon. Jose Oporto
Binabag - Hon. Aida Dy Mangubat
Bungtod (Pob.)Jose Brainard Mayol (ABC Pres.)
Carbon (Pob.) - Hon. Rosendo Barte
Cayang - Hon. Alexander Estrella
Cogon (Pob.)- Hon. Vivian Canama
Dakit - Hon. Efren Tolingin
Don Pedro Rodriguez - Hon. Propetacio Baares
Gairan - Hon. Nestor Lumongsod
Guadalupe - Hon. Jefren Cortez
LaPaz - Hon. Marlou T. Ancajas
La Purisima Concepcion (Pob.)- Hon. Jose Felix Mandal Rodriguez
Libertad - Hon. Artemio Diola
Lourdes - Hon. Erwin Ortega
Malingin - Hon. Marilyn Calidguid
Marangog - Hon. Restituto Balunan
Nailon - Hon. Pio Yurango
Odlot - Hon. Jissan Cadlawon
Pandan (Pandan Heights)- Hon. Jack Lester Lepiten
Polambato - Hon. Narciso Melendrez
Sambag (Pob.) - Hon. Clive Bendijo
San Vicente (Pob.) - Hon. Oliver Escolar
Santo Nio - Hon. Cesar Jusay
Santo Rosario (Pob.) - Hon. Nelly Guevarra
Siocon - Hon. Emma Jagdon
Sudlonon - Hon. Jaime Perino
Taytayan - Hon. Nestor Aranas
History
The year 1600 usher in the founding of a real settlement which was subsequently transformed into a barangay where
small huts made of cogon and bamboos squatted at the site where the Bogo Central Extension now stands. While the
barangays was then a part of another bustling community in the north, now known as the town of DaanBantayan, the
natives enjoyed tacit freedom of self-rule although they continued to pay tributes and taxes to the chieftain of
DaanBantayan. This barangay grew in prominence and for this reason, it was separated from the vassalage of
DaanBantayan. Hence, in January 1850 the Bishop of Cebu, appointed Father Jaime Micalot, Spanish friar as the
first parish priest of Bogo and decreed Saint Vincent Ferrer as the town's patron saint. The first mass was celebrated
in the hastily built chapel of cogon roofing and mixed bamboo and lumber materials on April 5, 1850, to coincide
with the death anniversary of the patron saint. Unfortunately, however, this chapel was gutted by fire of
undetermined origin and a new stone church was constructed at the same place where the present Bogo Town Plaza
is located. About this time, the Spanish authorities in Bogo introduced civil government. Pedro Aballe became the
first Cabeza de Barangay or Capitan of the Town from 1864 to 1869. The late Ex-Senator Pedro L. Rodriguez,
popularly known as the Grand Old Man of Bogo named one of the oldest streets of the town after him.
In those times, a Capitan or Cabeza de Barangay took charge of the recollection of tributes to support the
encomienda system of Spain. Late the tribute was substituted with the "papelita" (cedula) which the individual paid
in two installments annually. A taxpayer who could not afford to pay the cost of papelita in the amount of P1.50 was
made to work on local projects at fifty centavos a week. Because of this, a good number of delinquent taxpayers
escaped and hid in the mountain fastness of Bogo.
Early historian aver that the town of Bogo derived its name from a lone bogo tree (scientifically named "Garuga
Floribunda"

that flowers into full bloom in the short summer) which stood on the brink of the shore which is now a
part of Bogo wharf. Under its spreading shade the natives of the place meet incoming traders who rode on frail
sailboats loaded with goods to be sold or bartered with the natives of the town. Thus, this spot became a rendezvous
for traders and merchants as well as for nature lovers and leisure-seeker who found refuge and comfort under the
cool shade of the tree made more poignant by the balmy air wafted by the ocean breeze. Some of these traders,
however remained and married with the natives of the place.
A few years before the turn of the 20th century, eventful episodes took place in the town marked by fire and blood.
The nationalistic fervor of the Katipuneros in Luzon fanned the flames of the resistant movement in Cebu. In Bogo,
the younger kins of the Katipuneros, the so-called "Pulahans" exacted heavy tolls on the forces of the Casadores
(guadia civil) during fierce encounters near the outskirts of the town. Although the Pulahans were ill-armed,
untrained and outnumbered at times, they nevertheless continued to hit back at the enemy with unrelenting vigor and
determination.
Success was almost within their grasps when in 1898, an American cavalry unit under Captain Rowan landed at
Nailon point, a northeastern barrio, and proceeded to the Poblacion where he assembled his troops in front of the
Catholic Church. On hand to meet him was Pedro L. Rodriguez then Presidente Municipal of the town. After brief
amenities, Capt. Rowan and Presidente Rodriguez sealed an agreement for the protection of the civilian populace of
the town.
With the defeat of the Spanish forces in the islands from the hands of the invading American armies-political,
economic, social and educational reforms were instituted. Thus, was born the American system of government
which the Filipinos enjoyed for almost half a century.
World War II
Again in 1941, the Philippines, being a territory of the United States, became a battleground in an undeclared war
between the invading Japanese Imperial Forces and the combined Fil-American troops. After the surrender of the
USAFFE from Bogo refused to swear allegiance to the Japanese. They went to the hills and organized guerilla
warfare headed by disbanded officers of the constabulary and army units in the province.

Under the command of Capt. Garcia the guerilla forces encamped at Mt. Binabag. Foremost among the guerilla were
Jose Carrasco, Jose Momongan, Leo Espaola and several civilian volunteers who joined the guerilla movement.
Cognizant of the anti-Japanese sentiment of this armed group who were determined to carry out harassment tactics
against the occupation troops in northern Bogo, six Japanese seaplane bombed the town of Bogo on the early
morning of December 12, 1942. Several civilians cost their lives and many injured. In order to quell the seething
rebellion, the Japanese military authorities in Cebu established a garrison in the town in a building now owned by
the Northern Cebu Colleges. Captured guerillas and sympathizers were subjected to untold brutalities at the
Japanese garrison. As a means to win the loyalty and support of the people of the town, the local puppet
administration was established in Bogo under Japanese supervision. Councilor Moises Lepatan was appointed town
mayor during the occupation.
Liberation came in 1944, and no sooner civilian government was restored. Ex-Municipal Secretary Perfecto Andrino
was appointed first Mayor of Bogo after liberation by the victorious Liberal Party of President Manuel Roxas in
1945. In the first local election held after the World War II, Severo Verallo, considerable majority elected the
candidate of the Liberal Party in the town mayor. Hand in hand, the people and the local leaders worked feverishly
to regain the town's enviable prestige as the Queen Town of Northern Cebu out of the shambles and ruins of the last
war.
Cityhood
The plebiscite for the cityhood of Bogo was held on 16 June 2007. After few hours of canvassing, 97.82% of voters
of Bogo voted for "yes" for cityhood. Former representative Clavel Asas-Martinez announced that the cityhood of
Bogo has been ratified. It became the sixth component city of Cebu province.
On 19 November 2008, the City of Bogo was demoted along with 2 other cities in Cebu and 13 other cities in the
Philippines. The Supreme Court ruled out that the 16 cities did not pass the requirements for cityhood.
On December 10, 2008, Bogo and the other 15 cities affected filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme
Court. More than a year later, on December 22, 2009, acting on said appeal, the Court reversed its earlier ruling as it
ruled that"at the end of the day, the passage of the amendatory law (regarding the criteria for cityhood as set by
Congress) is no different from the enactment of a law, i.e., the cityhood laws specifically exempting a particular
political subdivision from the criteria earlier mentioned. Congress, in enacting the exempting law/s, effectively
decreased the already codified indicators. SC reverses self, upholds creation of 16 cities. As such, the cityhood
status of Bogo is effectively restored.
But on August 27, 2010, Bogo lost its city status again. It shared this fate with 15 other cities after the Supreme
Court voted 7-6, with two justices not taking part, to reinstate a 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional" the
Republic Acts (RAs) that converted 16 municipalities into cities. A previous law required towns aspiring to become
cities to earn at least P100 million annually, which none of the 16 did.
On February 15, 2011, the Supreme Court upheld for the third time the cityhood of Bogo and 15 other towns in the
Philippines.
On June 28, 2011, resolution, the Supreme Court has directed the Clerk of Court to forthwith issue the entry of
judgement on the cityhood case of 16 municipalities. Sealing with "the finality of the resolution upholding the
constitutionality of the 16 Cityhood Laws absolutetly warrants the respondents "Motion for Entry of Judgement", the
SC ruled." This entry of judgement ended the cityhood battle of Bogo City and 15 other cities in the Philippines.
The New Bogo City Hall was inaugurated on April 19, 2013 by President Benigno Aquino III, President of the
Republic of the Philippines. On November 8, 2013, a monster powerful super typhoon Haiyan, also known as
Yolanda, badly hit northern Cebu, where Bogo City is located and not spared with the tragic and widespread
devastation. Typhoon Yolanda destroyed almost everything from infrastructure to agriculture, 90% left homeless
and thirteen died in Bogo, among the over 6,000 fatalities in Central Philippines. The newly built Bogo City Hall
was one of the structure damaged, its roof got ripped off, its glass windows broken and some parts of the building
also suffered damage.
Fiestas and festivals
Piyesta sa Bogo
Bogo City celebrates two town fiestas in every year in honor of its patron saint, Saint Vicent Ferrer.
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Every April 5 is the official feast day or the death anniversary of San Vicente Ferrer. Many pilgrims around the
world will come to venerate the patron saint and almost all activities in this fiesta are religious activities only.
Every May 27 is considered the biggest town fiesta celebration where most number of visitors coming to
witness the events i.e. the search for Ms. Bogo Festival Queen and the celebration of the official festival of
Bogo City, the Pintos Festival.
Pintos Festival
It is an annual festival in the northern city of Bogo that showcases their delicious delicacy the pintos. Barangays all
around Bogo City jive up together to form 5 cluster tribes. Kuyayang is a courtship dance of the Bogohanons that
is staged before the community during fiestas. This street mardi gras as a cultural tourism festival of Bogo manifests
the cultural heritage of the town and serves as an avenue for cultural conservancy of the city.
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The Official Pintos Festival Jingle was composed by Mr. Dante J. Mayor with the assistance of Christian Yurango.
The composition was finalized with the musical guidance of Mr. Slavsky Ybaez. The lyrics was originally written
by Mr. Gremer Chan Reyes and was edited by Dante J. Mayor and Rev. Fr. Eligio M. Suico.
The latest version of the Bogo Pintos Festival Jingle was rearranged by Elvis Somosot and was recorded at his own
studio at Musikinesis, beside Plaza Independencia, Cebu City. It was recorded last July 22, 2011 by the selected
Bogo City Employees under the baton of Mr. Slavsky Ybaez.
Bogo City Charter Day
Held every 16 June.
Education
Elementary schools
Anonang Norte Elementary School
Anonang Sur Elementary School
Araneta Learning Center (Bogo) - (Private School)
Banban Elementary School
Binabag Elementary School
Bogo Central School I
Bogo Central School II
Bogo Central School III (Gairan)
Bung-aw Elementary School
Cayang Elementary School
Combado Elementary School
Dakit Elementary School
Don Pedro Rodriguez Elementary School
Guadalupe Elementary School
La Paz Elementary School
Libertad Elementary School
Malingin Elementary School
Marangog Elementary School
Nailon Elementary School
Odlot Elementary School
Polambato Elementary School
Siokon Elementary School
Taytayan Primary School
High schools
Banban National High School
Binabag High School
Bartolome Piaar Municipal National High School Odlot Ext. (Dakit)
Cayang National High School Ext.
City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy ( Elementary and High School)
Don Potenciano Catarata Municipal National High School Ext. (Guadalupe)
La Paz National High School Ext.
Libertad National High School Ext.
Jovencio N. Masong National High School (Nailon)
Odlot National High School Ext.
San Roque Child Development School (Private Elementary and High School)
Colleges
Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges - (High School and College)
Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation College, Inc.
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- (Elementary, High School, and College)
Northern Cebu Colleges - (High School and College)
St. Louise de Marillac College (Holy Family Academy) - (High School and College)
Media
Radio stations
1152 kHz Bagong Adlaw DYCM AM
864 kHz Bantay Radio DYHH AM- relay station with broadcast originating from Cebu City
91.7 MHz Radio Natin DYBG FM
94.1 MHz CRMC Radio DYVL FM
Cable and TV stations
Bogo Cable TV, Inc.
Cignal Digital TV
Dream Satellite TV
Gsat
Major TV networks based in the provincial capital, Cebu City have signals in the city
ABS-CBN Channel 3 Cebu
GMA Channel 7 Cebu
CCTN
Newspapers
National and local daily newspapers, tabloids and magazines are available in the city. The City of Bogo has its own
official publication ["KANAAS" Gikan sa Amihanan] (A Whisper from the North) which comes out once every
quarter.
City landmarks
The Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer
The Shrine of Our Lady of Meraculous Medal
Bogo City Hall
Capitancillo Islet
Bogo City Plaza Park
Bogo City Public Library and Museum
Notable Bogohanons
Former Senator Don Pedro "Nyor Endong" Lazala Rodriguez(1869-1932), born in Bogo, Cebu, former mayor
of Bogo from 1898 to 1903,

in 1907 he represent as senator, former Commonwealth Philippine Senator of the
10th senatorial district from 1925 to 1931,

popularly known as the Grand Old Man of Bogo.

Ang manggiluy-
ong Bayani sa Bogo.


Ex-Senator Celestino Lazala Rodriguez (1872-1955), born in Bogo, Cebu, was elected municipal president of
Cebu in 1904, deputy to the first Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1909, elected senator for two consecutive
terms from 1916 to 1922 and from 1922 to 1928.


Former Governor Buenaventura Rodriguez(1892-1940), born in Bogo, Cebu, member Cebu Provincial board
from 1921 to 1925, representative of Cebu City first district from 1925 to 1929, Cebu Governor from 1936 to
1940.
Gabriel "Flash" Elorde(1935-1985), born in Bogo, Cebu, professional boxer, world super featherweight
champion, one of the Great Boxers of the World.
Chief Justice "Celing" Briones Fernan (1927-1999), hold the top position of the two branches of government of
the Republic of the Philippines-as Chief Justiceof the Supreme Court of the Philippines and then as Senate
President of the Republic of the Philippines. Justice Fernan, the second of the five children of Justice
Wenceslao L.Fernan and Gng.Margarita Briones of Bogo.
Sharon Garcia Magdayao a.k.a. Vina Morales, a filipina singer, actress and model.
Celestino "Junie"Espinosa Martinez Jr., former congressman, chairman-Committee on Local Government,
authored "RA 7160-The Local Government Code of the Philippines", former Undersecretary for Special
Concerns of the Department of Agriculture, mayor of Bogo during the martial law regime-one of the vocal
opposition, the first and present city mayor of Bogo City.
City hymn
The city hymn called "The Bogo Hymn" was written and composed by Bogo's known musician Teodoro "Dodong"
Pedroza. The Bogo City council has passed an ordinance requiring all schools in Bogo to sing the Bogo Hymn in
every Flag Raising Ceremonies and School Programs just like the Philippine National Anthem, "Lupang Hinirang".
Radio Stations based in Bogo are also required to play the hymn every sign-on and sign-off.

A city legislation
prohibiting the alteration of the lyrics, tempo and tune in the rendition of Bogo hymn entitled Padayon Bogo.


THE BOGO HYMN
BOGO DAKBAYAN NGA MATAHUM,
SA 'YANG KATAWHAN GIPANGGA, GIAMPINGAN
SA ATONG LALAWIGAN,
MISULBONG ANG KAHAYAG DI HITUPNGAN
PADAYON BOGO, PADAYON
PADAYON AYAW PAGHUNONG
KAY ANG KALANGITAN NAGDAN-AG SA IMONG DALAN
ANG GASA SA KAHITAS-AN LAWOD SA KATUBHAN
KALUBIHAN, UG MAY KAMAISAN
ANG IMONG KADAGATAN PUNO SA KAISDAAN
ANG IMONG PALIBOT SA KATAWHAN GIKAIB-GAN
BOGO DAKBAYAN NGA MATAHUM,
SA 'YANG KATAWHAN GIPANGGA, GIAMPINGAN
SA ATONG LALAWIGAN,
MISULBONG ANG KAHAYAG DI HITUPNGAN
PADAYON BOGO, PADAYON
PADAYON AYAW PAGHUNONG
KAY ANG KALANGITAN NAGDAN-AG SA IMONG DALAN
KAY ANG KALANGITAN NAGDAG-AG SA IMONG....
DA...LAN...