San Jose , officially San Jose City , (Philippines: Lungsod ng San Jose ; Pangasinan: Siyudad na San Jose ; Ilokano: Siudad ti San Jose ), or simply referred to as San Jose City is a 3rd-class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 139,738.
Before the city was founded by the Spaniards, it was known as Kabaritan, named for plants commonly seen in the area. With extensive terrain, agriculture is the main source of livelihood in the city. This is part of the Philippine rice granary. But the city's agricultural produce also includes vegetables, fruits and onions. It is now a leading onion producer in the country. Each year the Tanduyong Festival is held in April to coincide with the annual festival to celebrate this. Tanduyong is a variety of onions grown in the area.
The city has two distinct seasons, the rainy season from May to November and the dry season in the remaining months.
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San Jose, many years before the city became a city was a wilderness, a real hunting ground for wild animals by the inhabitants of its neighboring towns. The earliest known population was known as Negritos (Baluga) led by Kapitan Danding, a Negrito residing in Pinagcartartelan. These early inhabitants were largely dependent on hunting and fishing for their livelihoods. Some hunters from neighboring towns found San Jose as a good place for settlers because of its vast and unclean farmland. The first group of settlers made some opening (kaingin) in the suburbs.
Initially, San Jose was part of the town of Puncan, but then, due to its proximity to Lupao, it made the last barrio. The early history of the city is combined with the early history of Puncan and Lupao. Formerly, San Jose was known as a barrio "Kabaritan" derived from "barite", Ilocano said for rattan family crops. "Kabaritan" means a place where "barite" grows in abundance.
On March 19, 1894, San Jose decided its own way for this date to be a fully promised city, with an interim government headed by the Municipality of Kapitan. The "Kabaritan" (now known as San Jose) was made an independent city of Lupao and was named after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the place.
A few years before the Philippine Revolution, Ilocanos of the Ilocos Region and parts of Nueva Ecija, especially the towns of Sto. Domingo, MuÃÆ' Â ± oz and Lupao, as well as the Pangasinenses of Pangasinan and northern Tarlac, come and plunge deep into the Kabaritan forest, and clear their forest. Since then the growth of the city really started. The advancement of the city is through the company, the savings and possibilities of these settlers, led by Canuto Ramos.
During the Spanish Regime, Barrio Kabaritan was the municipality of Lupao district, headed by Teniente Absoluto. Then, when the Kabaritan was declared a city in 1894, the head was transformed into a Capitan City. The first person appointed as Capitan Township is Canuto Ramos. He served from 1894 to 1898. One of his remarkable achievements was the Irrigation System Development which was later taken over and enlarged by the government (now the Talavera River Irrigation System) which irrigates the vast fields as far as the towns of MuÃÆ' Â ± oz and Talavera.
When the revolution broke out and after the surrender of the Spaniards in 1898, a revolutionary government was established in San Jose. The city remained that way until the formation of a civilian government under the Americas in 1901.
San Jose, under the American Regime, became a progressive city. Its people enjoy more rights and privileges - political, economic, intellectual and religious than ever before. This is due to the formation of various schools, churches, public buildings and the construction of roads and bridges, allowing rapid progress of the city.
From 1898 to 1900, the military government under the American regime was established. Jose Cardenas was appointed as the Municipality of Kapitan. During his tenure, appointment of city officials, urban planning, and the opening of new settlements is one of his achievements.
The second appointed City of Kapitan during the military rule (1900-1901) was Celestino Javalde which continued the opening of new settlements and the construction of roads in poblacion.
When the civilian government under the American Regime was established, Cornelio Ramos was appointed Capitan City. He continued the construction of the road in poblacion and he also took his hands in the construction of irrigation canals leading to different San Jose barrios.
In 1904, Filipinos were given more rights and freedom in choosing the right people to take control of the government. Election is held. The first elected President of the Municipality was Crisanto Sanchez (1904-1906). Among the achievements are road construction, street naming in poblacion and the appointment of city officials.
Again, (1906-1908) Celestino Javalde was elected President of the City. With the help of the Vice President and other city officials, he emphasized land reform, which paved the way for even distribution of land.
President elected in 1908-1910, Valerio Escobar concentrated on the Road Development from Sibut to San Agustin. He also founded Barrios Sta. Barbara and Kapisungan (now Bagong Brush).
Desiderio De Guzman had the opportunity to be elected in 1910 and served until 1912. He has many accomplishments but among these, he is more concerned with improving records at Poblacion.
During the term of President of the Township of Agapito Kurameng (1912-1916), he began the Construction of the Concrete Primary School Building (Gabaldon Building) which is now one of the central school buildings of San Jose West Elementary School. Road improvement, takeover of lots for City Hall and Public Market is one of his other achievements.
The construction of municipal buildings and the construction of roads leading to barrios was launched by Gregorio Cadhit (1916-1919). He was re-elected to office in 1919-1922. During his tenure in 1919 to 1922, he began construction of one of the public market buildings.
As time went by, the city became so progressive that more public improvement and construction of the welfare of the people was needed. In response to these demands, President Rafael Rueda and newly elected Vice President Estanislao Arquero with the help of other city officials set up the Municipal Culture and Breeding Center during the period 1922 to 1925. The second building for the public market was also built. The telephone line connecting poblacion with all the barrios has been installed. The road to Kalbarito (now Palestine) was built and more road repairs were underway.
Another man in person Raymundo Eugenio was elected President of San Jose Municipal for the period 1925-1928. The third building for the public market was built and more road construction, especially leading to Andres Bonifacio, was implemented.
In 1928-1931, Apolonio Pascual and Vice President Victorino Villar were instrumental in building the fourth building for public markets and city pharmacies. More upgrading to the barrios is also done.
Raymundo Eugenio was re-elected to office. He served from 1931 to 1934 with Vice President Ladislao Bunag. Raymundo Eugenio is named as President of San Jose who built the road because of his tireless efforts in the construction of many roads, especially the road to barrios Bagong Bayan, Porais, Tondod and Andres Bonifacio.
Apolonio Pascual was re-elected for the period 1934-1937. Dimas Tomas is the Vice President for the same term. Due to a change in arrangement in 1935, known as the Commonwealth government, the head of the city government came to be known and was called Alcalde and Vice-Alcalde. In addition to the construction of more roads, Barri Patacla (now San Franscisco) and A. Pascual was founded. Water works that provide San Jose people with drinking water are built and installed. The San Jose Central School home economy building was also built.
Alcalde Pedro Del Pilar and Deputy Alcalde Severino Baustista, under Commonwealth rule, established the NARIC (National Rice and Corn) purchase station in the city. This was during their tenure from 1937 to 1940. They were re-elected for the period 1940-1942. As a continuation of their policies, road improvements continue.
Due to the outbreak of World War II on December 8, 1941, San Jose became an evacuation center. Refugees from neighboring provinces mainly from Manila and the suburbs seek refuge in this city. The tranquility of the place was marred by the bombing of two Japanese planes on December 23, 1941. The terror-stricken population, who suffered heavy casualties escaped to the most remote barrio in San Jose. An emergency government under the Commonwealth was established in Barrio Porais with Basilio Duran as Mayor, designated by the military forces of the Commonwealth Government. The emergency government existed for a short time, due to the arrival of the Imperial Japanese Army on January 26, 1942.
The emergency government, under the control of the Imperial Japanese Army was also established in Porais with Matias Bautista as Mayor. Unable to cooperate with the designated Mayor Bautista, the Japanese army must appoint Mayor Anastacio Bascos. Engr. Casimiro Panajon replaced it. The Mayor of Panajon was killed by the soldiers of the Japanese Garrison in this town because he was not cooperating with them and guerrilla activity.
During the liberation, under Commonwealth, Anselmo Patacsil, Pedro Del Pilar and Basilio Duran were appointed respectively as the mayor of this city by the PCAU (Civil Affairs Unit of the Philippines) of the liberation forces. Each was served for a short time in 1945-1946. They tried once more to reorganize the City Government in collaboration with officials to coordinate the PCAU work. These people assisted in the establishment of emergency hospitals, North Provincial High Schools and the re-opening of elementary schools.
On July 4, 1946, the Philippines was granted its independence, a change in the form of our government, from the Commonwealth to the Republic.
Under the Republic of the Philippines, Alfonso Villamar was elected Mayor Paulino Margarejo as Deputy Mayor (1947-1951). Among their achievements are evacuation maintenance, pacification campaigns, rehabilitation of destroyed government buildings, firefighting and municipal libraries and road improvements.
In 1954, barrios of Bagumbayan (townsite), Andres Bonifacio, Caridad, San Mauricio (part), Parang Manga (portion), Santa Barbara, Floridablanca, Gomez, San Francisco, and Victoria were separated to form the city of Llanera along with several regions of Talavera and Rizal.
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Demographics
The current population of San Jose City is 129,424 people in 23,191 households as of May 2010. The dominant languages ​​used are Tagalog, followed by Ilocano, Kapampangan, and Pangasinan.
Religion
On February 16, 1984 the Diocese of San Jose was created by Pope John Paul II. The formation of the new diocese divides the province horizontally to the southern Cabanatuan diocese, and the diocese of San Jose to the north, both suffragans of the Lingayen-Dagupan archdiocese. 80% of the city's Catholics and patron saints are Saint Joseph. This party is celebrated every 19 March every year. The diocese now has 17 parishes run by 22 priests working under one bishop. Among its Catholic institutions are 9 secondary schools, 4 primary schools, 6 kindergarten schools, 1 diocesan catechetical center, and Don Bosco Training Center.
Barangay
The city of San Jose is politically divided into 38 barangay.
Economy
Agriculture is the main income of San Jose City as it is part of the Philippine rice granary. But other agri-based products are vegetables, fruits, and onions. The city is now a leading onion producer in the country.
Local municipal plants range from rice, maize, and onion; so the city is also called the "City of the Golden Harvests" and "Rice Bowl of the Philippines." Other plants are mango, banana, eggplant, and garlic.
Transportation
Large bus companies in Manila are heading the route to San Jose City along Pan-Philippines Highway. Baliwag Transit in Cubao has buses that make special trips to and from Nueva Ecija.
Bus Company goes to San Jose City
- Baliwag Transit Inc. From Cubao/Caloocan
- Five Star Bus from Cubao/Pasay
- Saulog Transit from Olongapo City
- Arayat Express from Olongapo City
- Transportation Events from Mariveles, Bataan/San Fernando City, Pampanga
- Golden Bee Transport and Logitics Corporation from Cubao/Pasay
- Viron Transit from Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
The former PNR Station in San Jose City
The Philippine National Railway (then the Manila Railway Company) usually has a branch line north from Tutuban, Manila, and branches from the main line in Tarlac Town to San Jose City. The Tarlac-San Jose line, which serves the cities of Guimba, MuÃÆ' Â ± oz and San Jose, was originally built in 1920 and completed in 1939. However, in 1988, during Corazon Aquino's reign, the Northern Main Line was closed (see National Railway Philippines). This railroad line has long been ignored and demolished since closing. Concrete ruins from the old San Jose City MRR station, located along Jalan San Roque in Barangay Abar 1st.
School
San Jose City has many private and public schools.
Places of interest
- Tayabo Nature Park
The park is located at the gateway to Cagayan Valley, at the foot of Mount Caraballo. This place is truly a haven for nature lovers and one can enjoy picnics and sightseeing. It has a hundred steps staircase to the bright-light pagoda at the top of the hill, and is a great place to see Nueva Ecija.
- Palaspas Falls
This waterfall is located on the outskirts of the city, in the barrio Manicla, seven kilometers away from Poblacion, ideal for picnics and bathing especially during the summer.
Festivals
- Tanduyong Festival: The city of San Jose prides itself on being the "Philippine Onion Capital" and is a major producer of onions, garlic, rice and vegetables. Tanduyong is a variety of onions grown in the area. Every year, on the fourth Sunday of April, the people of San Jose celebrate the Tanduyong Festival. On festival day, the streets are filled with contingent dancers dressed in striking and multi-colored native costumes. The exotic rhythms of improvised musical instruments fill the air as the dancers spin and sway to the rhythm of life. Specific activities include: beauty contests, tourism and fair trade, ceremonies and cultural performances.
- Pagibang Damara: Hundreds of years ago in Central Luzon, landlords in the hacienda made the peasants build "damages" just before the planting season. "Damara " is a temporary shelter made of kawayan (bamboo) and nipa, built in the middle of rice fields as a protection from the heat of the sun or from rain. Over the years, it has become a tradition that after all the harvest is brought home safely, "damaras" is destroyed ("ginigiba"). People then start celebrating together for an abundant harvest.
In 2008, with rice as its main product, San Jose City held the First Rice Festival, adopting a century-old festive tradition. However, unlike in the past, where people celebrated separately in their belongings, San Jose City is now celebrating as one big family. The celebration after harvest has become a multi-sectoral effort, collectively prepared, funded from contributions (from the public and private sectors), and followed by all parts of the city.
Since 2015, the Pagibang Damara festival featured the best Pancit Kanin contest. Pansit Kanin is one of the most common menus among carinderias in San Jose City.
References
External links
- San Jose City's Official Web Site
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Census Information Philippines
- Local Government Performance Management System
- CPNHS Community Site
- Nueva Ecija Marketing
- First Philippine Website
- City Development Strategy Report
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