Bayugan City Dakbayan sa Bayugan
—  City  —
Lungsod ng Bayugan
Flag Official seal of Bayugan City Seal
Nickname(s): The City of Rice Corn and Flowers , Cut Flower Capital of Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Sur Growth Center, Timberland City, Rice Capital of Agusan del Sur
Map of Agusan del Sur showing the location of Bayugan
Bayugan City Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°51′19″N 125°46′32″E / 8.85528°N 125.77556°E / 8.85528; 125.77556Coordinates: 8°51′19″N 125°46′32″E / 8.85528°N 125.77556°E / 8.85528; 125.77556
Country	Philippines
Region	Caraga (Region XIII)
Province	Agusan del Sur
District	1st District of Agusan del Sur
Founded	August 20, 1961
Barangays	43
Government
• Mayor	Hon. Kim Lope Asis)(LKS KMPI)
Area
• Total	505.00 km2 (194.98 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	99,361
• Density	200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zone	PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP Code	8502
Income class	3rd class
Website	[1]

Bayugan is a city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It has a population of 99,361 according to the NSO Census of 2010. The City is classified as a third class city according to The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160). Being the only city in the 1st Congressional Disctrict and the only city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan serves as "The Growth Center" of the province.

Located at the northern part of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is the "cutflower capital" of the province owing to its lucrative cut flower industry. The city's climate, especially in the highland barangays, is conducive to high yield cutflower production. The city is also one of the major producers of rice and vegetables in the province, even providing the needs of neighboring municipalities and provinces. In year 2008 Bayugan has a combined income and financial resources of approximately ₱405, 151, 000. And in the same year, Bayugans Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) amounted to ₱385, 000, 000.

History[link]

Bayugan was formerly a sitio of Barangay Maygatasan, Esperanza. Several versions abound on how the sitio got its name. First, the place was located along the river which served as the pathway of the natives in going to Esperanza. "Bayugan" is a Manobo term for pathway, since then the natives called the place, Bayugan. Another version states that "bayug" trees grew abundantly in this place. It was also believed that the natives used to make this place their meeting spot and that the means of gathering the inhabitants was by knocking on a hollow piece of wood which they termed as the "bayug."

In 1942, Japanese troops entered Bayugan.

In 1945, the town of Baguyan in Southern Agusan was liberated by Filipino soldiers and guerrillas from the Japanese forces occupying the town.

In 1948, the Department of Public Works and Highways conducted a survey for a national highway that would connect Butuan with Davao City. Simultaneously, the Bureau of Lands surveyed the places that would be traversed by the proposed road. Possible town sites were identified and among them was Barangay Maygatasan. However, the National highway passed through the sitio of Bayugan instead of Barangay Maygatasan. Migrants started settling in the sitio of Bayugan, thus, prompting the transfer of the proposed town site.

In the early part of 1960, the inhabitants led by Mr. Jose Joson passed a resolution creating the sitio of Bayugan into a regular barrio. In April of that year, Barangay Bayugan was inaugurated with Joson as the Teniente del Barrio. Brought about by the construction of the National Highway which traversed the place, business activity sprouted rapidly in the area.

A year later, barangay officials led by the late Sergio Mullaneda worked out the creation of Bayugan into a regular municipality through the assistance of Governor Democrito O. Plaza, Governor of Agusan. By virtue of Executive Order No. 440 of the late President Carlos P. Garcia, the petition to create the municipality of Bayugan was granted on August 6, 1961. Mr. Mullaneda, the first appointed Municipal Mayor of Bayugan assumed into office on August 6, 1962 during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal.In the year 2007 Bayugan was converted to a city.

Bayugan is a transportation highway nexus for the eastern part of Mindanao Island. Bayugan is now one if not the fastest growing component city in Northern Mindanao.

Education[link]

Bayugan National Comprehensive High School, or BNCHS, is a comprehensive high school with a population of exactly 5,365 students, and is located on a site that has an area of 5 hectares. The school is currently recognized for its research program in science related topics. "Comprehensive" it is because it offers different curricula such as ESEP (Engineering and Science Education Program) on its 1st Year, Project BEST (Breeding Excellence in Science and Technology), Special Program in Journalism (pilot school for journalism in CARAGA Region), Special Program in the Arts (with the specialization of Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Dancing, Music, Media Arts and Theater Arts), Technical Vocational Courses, Special Program in Sports and Revised Basic Education Curriculum. The school is currently headed by the Secondary School Principal IV, Dr. Wilson C. Calvo. Facebook, Website

Agusan del Sur College is the leading college institution in Bayugan.

Agusan del Sur College,(ADSCO) established in 1966, is the only private educational institution in the city offering Preparatory, Elementary, High School, College(CHED) degree courses i.e. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) major in : Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operation Management), Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts major in English, Associate in Computer Secretarial, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Mamagement (by year 2011) and TESDA programs like Health Care Services NC II, Computer Hardware Servicing NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II, Driving NC II, Security Services NC II, Massage Therapy NC II, Housekeeping, Commercial Cooking NC II, Bookkeeping NC II.

Father Urios Technical Institute of Bayugan Inc., formerly Father Urios High School-Bayugan, or FUHS, is the oldest private educational institution in the city. Located at the heart of the city making it one of the most populous school in Bayugan. Created in the year 1959, Urios caters elementary and secondary basic education. By school year 2010–2011, Urios will be putting up its technical courses.

List of Schools[link]

Listed below are few of the top performing schools in the city.

Tertiary

• Agusan del Sur College -biggest college institution in the province
• Southwestern Agusan Colleges
• Father Urios Technical Institute of Bayugan Inc.
• Saint Joseph Institute of Technology Bayugan campus (soon)
• Father Saturnino Urios University Bayugan Campus (soon)

Department of Education, Bayugan city Division

Secondary

• Bayugan National Comprehensive High School(BNCHS) -the most advanced and the top performing high school in the province.
• Noli National High School
• Salvacion National High School
• Marcelina National High School
• San Juan National High School
• Calaitan National High School

Elementary

• Bayugan Central Elementary School - A child-friendly school and one of the outstanding school in the province
• Agusan del Sur Pilot Laboratory School (ADSPILS) - The only Pilot Lab School in the province and is a top performing elemntary school in the country.
• Bayugan West Central Elementary School
• East Bayugan Central Elementary School (EBCES) - The Model of Excellence (MOE) school in Bayugan City and an outstanding and top performing school.

Pre-School

• Bayugan Adventist Academy
• Doane Faith Chritian Academy
• St. Anne Progressive School
• Prophet Elisha Christian Academy
• Little Steps Learning Center
• MCLYRE Enrichment Corner

Infrastructure[link]

Financial Institutions[link]

• Peoples Bank of CARAGA
• First Consolidated Bank
• Land Bank of the Philippines
• Rural Bank of Montevista
• One Network Bank
• Enterprise Bank
• Green Bank
• Allied Bank
• Cantilan Bank
• Coop Bank
• SAFRAGEMC
• FICCO
• Metrobank (Proposed)

Shopping, Commercial centers and Establishments[link]

Central Warehouse Club Inc. is one of the leading shopping destinations in Bayugan city and Agusan del Sur province

• Central Warehouse Club Inc.
• Victory Commercial Center
• PS Mones Centre
• Bayugan Flairmart
• Novo Jeans and Shirts
• Bayugan William Marketing
• Santiago Supermart
• 789 Shopping Center
• Kimhim Department Store
• Home Emperor Trading
• SV Commercial Center

Restaurants, Fastfoods and Bakeshops[link]

• Patio Grande Restaurant
• Villa Amor Restaurant
• June 8 Fasfood
• Lolitas Restaurant
• Cafe de Jardin
• Dindels Fastfood
• Rose Bakeshop and fastfood
• Jullies Bakeshop
• Panaderia Bakeshop
• Manolette Bakeshop
• Mr. Bread
• Golden Miki Factory and Bakeshoppe
• Apple Lurky Breadshoppe
• Ayelet bakeshope
• Mang Inasal branch

Accommodations[link]

Patio Grande Garden Hotel is one of the main hotels in the city

• Patio Grande Garden Hotel
• Curbada lodge
• Villa Amor Hotel
• Nandotel
• Lolita's Loft
• Family Place Inn
• Parba Lodge
• Sunny View Hotel
• Alex Lodging House
• Bayugan Lodge
• Frontier Lodging Inn

Hospitals, Government Departments and Utilities[link]

• Bayugan Community Hospital
• New Bayugan Medical Hospital (formerly Bayugan Doctors Hospital)
• Bayugan JMYAP Santo Nino Hospital
• City Fire Department
• Bayugan Water District
• Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative
• Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
• Bureau of Internal Revenue

Places of Interest[link]

Tourist Information Center: Mayor's Office - City Hall (tel: 343-6004 & 231-2002)

The Pinagalaan Falls in Bayugan, Agusan del Sur.

• Green Haven Adventure Farm -first of its kind in the province. Located at Bayanacon, Bgy Mabuhay, Bayugan City (along the highway) 8 km from Bayugan City towards Butuan City (on your right). Facilities include : 2 swimming pools (big pool under construction), three-point zipline, ostrich and more animals in a mini zoo, mini forest for trekking and hiking, venue (open garden or covered hall) for special occasions, a restaurant called Cafe de Jardin.
• Bayugan Rotunda -Bayugan's most prominent landmark simply the widest circular park in Mindanao
• Rizal Park Plaza -largest park in the province
• Narra Avenue -the widest road in the province. The Avenue serves as the main road of the city and is a six lane road with a very gorgeous center island. At night, Narra Avenue is the brightest and most lit road in the province.
• Bayug(Hamogaway) Falls -located at Brgy Hamogaway, the falls is now known to be a tourist attraction in the city.
• Pinagalaan Falls -the biggest and tallest falls in the city. One of the most beautiful place in the province

Bayugan city during night time.

• Gethsemane Falls
• Wawa river and irrigation system
• Wawa bridge -largest steel bridge in the province. The bridge serves as the road boundary of Bayugan city and Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.
• Rafaellos resort
• Pinagalaan Spring Resort -largest resort complex in the province.
• Family Place resort
• Mangrove Base Park -first of its kind in the province. Located at Brgy Sta Irene, Bayugan city. The base park is a sure remedy to your stress. Facilities include: Airsoft Gamesite, Picnic sheds, Trecking ang Hiking Veneu, Bar and many more exciting facilities.
• Lope A. Asis Memorial Gym -the largest and most modern gymnasium in the province

Lope A. Asis Gymnasium during its inauguration last August 6, 2010.

• Bayugan city Hall (u/c) -when finished will be one of the most beautiful structure in CARAGA Region
• ARC Bayugan -located at brgy Magkiangkang ARC is one of the leading producer of cutflowers in the city.
• Graceland Cold Spring - located at Brgy Grace Estate, its place that sure will chill and excite you.
• Magkiangkang Cave - a spectacular cave located at the mountainous barangay of Magkiankang.
• New Loon Cave
• San Agustin Lake
• Putting Bato Cave
• Katipunan Lake
• Vising/Sisimon Cave
• Sacred of Jesus Parish Church
• San Lorenzo Ruiz Diocesan Shrine

Local Festivals, and Events[link]

A flower float during the float contest of the Rice Corn and Flower Festival.

• Kahimunan Festival, Holy Child - a local version of the Sinulog Festival of Cebu, it is highlighted by street dancing focusing on the indigenous tribes' of Bayugan and their way of life. Celebrated every Last Sunday of January, the festival has been known to lure tourists all over the region.
• Sacred Heart of Jesus Festival - popularly known as the town fiesta or "pista", celebrated every 30 June.
• Rice Corn and Flower Festival - a new born festival replacing the traditional "Araw ng Bayugan". The festival is named from the nickname of the city (City of Rice, Corn, and Flowers). It highlights street dancing and float contests.
• Charter Day Celebration- held every 21 June to commemorate the city-hood of Bayugan.

Transportation[link]

The beautiful Narra Avenue has been a transportation nexus in Mindanao

By Land[link]

Bayugan can be reached via land transport. Bachelor Express, Land Car Inc., are only few bus companies travelling to and from the city. Major transportation are motorela and some multicabs which travel to remote barangays. "Habal-habal" is also used as a transport to the mountain barangays of Bayugan.

By Air and Sea[link]

Butuan has the nearest sea and air ports from Bayugan. Other air and sea ports are located at Davao City, and Surigao City.

Geography[link]

Climate[link]

The city is geographically situated below the typhoon belt but is usually affected by depressions forming in the typhoon regions of Visayas and the province of Surigao del Norte. The climate map of the Philippines based on the modified coronas classification shows that the city falls under Type II. Which also is the weather classification of the province of Agusan del Sue

Type II climate has no dry season with very pronounced wet season of heavy precipitation. Maximum rainfall generally occurs from December to January although there is no single dry month. Its average monthly rainfall is 355 mm. and average temperature is 27.15 degree Celsius. Areas characterized by this climate type are generally along or very near the eastern coast thus are open to the northeast monsoon.

Boundaries[link]

North

• Municipality of Sibagat &

Surigao del Sur

• South

Municipality of Esperanza

• East

Municipality of Prosperidad

• West

Municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte

		Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur
	Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte		Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
		Bayugan city    East
		Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

Barangays[link]

Bayugan is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.

Barangay Poblacion the city proper of Bayugan, Philippines.

Narra Avenue during night in Taglatawan, Bayugan city.

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The beauty of nature in Santa Irene, Bayugan.

Products[link]

• Rice / Palay (the major

rice production site of Agusan del Sur)

• Cut Flowers(abundant

in the city making it the cut flower capital of Agusan del Sur

• Corn
• Coconut
• Banana
• Rubber
• Vegetables
• Legumes
• Cacao
• Coffee
• Citrus
• Root Crops
• Fruits

Fertile soil suitable for agricultural, Protection Forest About 26,107.163 Hectares = 51.697% in land classifications. Gold, Silver, sand and Gravel

Indigenous People[link]

• Manobo
• Higaonon
• Banwaon
• Kamayo / Mandaya
• Talandig

Cityhood[link]

Recently Bayugan lost its cityhood, along with 15 other cities, after the Supreme Court of the Philippines granted a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines, and declared the cityhood law (RA 9405) which allowed the town to acquire its city status, unconstitutional. The said cities, the court ruled, did not meet the requirements for cityhood. More than a year later, on December 22, 2009, acting on the appeal of the so-called "League of 16 Cities" (of which Bayugan is a part of), the Supreme 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."^[2] As such, the cityhood status of Bayugan is effectively restored.

But on August 24, 2010, in a 16-page resolution, the Supreme Court reinstated its November 18, 2008 decision striking down the Cityhood laws^[3] making Bayugan a municipality again.

Voting 7-6, with two justices not taking part, the SC reinstated its Nov. 18, 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional the Republic Acts (RAs) converting 16 municipalities into cities again.

On February 17, 2011, the supreme court upheld for the 3rd time the cityhood of Bayugan and 15 other towns in the Philippines.^[4]

July 3, 2011, the supreme court has ordered its Clerk of Court to issue an entry of judgment on the cityhood case of 16 municipalities, sealing with finality the constitutionality of 16 Cityhood Laws. “The finality of the resolutions upholding the constitutionality of the 16 Cityhood Laws now absolutely warrants the granting of respondents’ Motion for Entry of Judgment,” the SC ruled. ^[5]

Sister city[link]

• Butuan City, Philippines
• Davao City, Philippines
• Makati City, Philippines

References[link]

External links[link]

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• A History of Bayugan at the Agusan–Surigao Historical Archive
• [2]
• Municipality of Bayugan Official Website
• [3]
• [4]
• [5]

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Urszula Dudziak
Background information
Born	(1943-10-22) 22 October 1943 (age 68)
Origin	Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1972-
Labels	Inner City Records
Associated acts	Krzysztof Komeda, Michał Urbaniak, Gil Evans, Archie Shepp, Lester Bowie
Notable instruments
Piano

Urszula Bogumiła Dudziak-Urbaniak (born 22 October 1943) is a leading Polish jazz vocalist. She has worked with such artists as Krzysztof Komeda, Michał Urbaniak (her ex-husband), Gil Evans, Archie Shepp, and Lester Bowie. Her 1970s song "Papaya" gained widespread popularity in Asia and Latin America in 2007.

Life and career[link]

Dudziak was born in the Straconka neighborhood of Bielsko-Biała, Poland. She studied piano, but began to sing in the late 50s after hearing records by Ella Fitzgerald. Within a few years she was one of the most popular jazz artists in her native country. She met and later married Michał Urbaniak, In the late 60s they began to tour overseas and in the 70s settled in New York.

Dudziak has some problems with language and customarily eschews words in favour of wordless vocalizing that is far more adventurous than scat. Already gifted with a remarkable five-octave vocal range, Dudziak employs electronic devices to extend still further the possibilities of her voice. She has frequently worked with leading contemporary musicians, including Archie Shepp and Lester Bowie, and was a member of the Vocal Summit group, with Jay Clayton, Jeanne Lee, Bobby McFerrin, Norma Winstone, Sting, Michelle Hendricks, and Lauren Newton. Dudziak has also cooperated and performed with her fellow Polish female jazz vocalist Grażyna Auguścik.

On November 11, 2009, Dudziak was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by President Lech Kaczyński.

Discography[link]

• Newborn Light (1972)
• Super Constellation (1973)
• Atma (1974)
• Urszula (1976)
• Midnight Rain (1977)
• Urbaniak (1977)
• Future Talk (1979)
• Magic Lady (1980)
• Ulla (1982)
• Sorrow Is Not Forever... but Love Is (1983)
• High horse (1986)
• Magic Lady concert from Walk Away (1989)
• Jazz Unlimited (1993)
• Journey, Saturation (1994)
• And Life Goes On (2002)
• Painted Bird (2003)

Papaya dance[link]

In 2007, Dudziak's classic 1970s song "Papaya" saw a resurgence in popularity in the Philippines where it was regularly featured in a local noontime TV game show Pilipinas, Game KNB?. A favorite track for Filipino drag queens as lip-synch material in the '70s gay disco/bar scene, the song then saw a revival when a TV host danced to the tune, helping to spread the popularity of the song to Latin America and the US. The dance has then been featured in several news programs, including MSNBC,^[1] and Reuters.^[2] On 21 March 2008, the dance was featured on ABC's Good Morning America, where the hosts also danced to the song.^[3]

References[link]

External links[link]

• The Papaya dance as popularized on the game show Pilipinas Game KNB?.

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