Borbon, officially the Municipality of Borbon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Borbon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Borbon), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,187 people.[3]
Borbon | |
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| Municipality of Borbon | |
 View of Borbon | |
 Map of Cebu with Borbon highlighted | |
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  Borbon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°50′N 124°00′E / 10.83°N 124°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 15 September 1862 |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Noel T. Dotillos |
| • Vice Mayor | Roy D. Melgo |
| • Representative | Vincent Franco D. Frasco |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 26,435 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 120.94 km2 (46.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 38,187 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,664 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 39.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 128.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 371.5 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 142.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 102.7 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Cebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6008 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
History
editAccording to the Panublion publication, Borbon was established as a parish on 15 September 1862 and had San Sebastian as its patron saint.[5] Today St. Sebastian's fiesta is celebrated every 20 January. Borbon was formerly a visita or an extension community of the town of Sogod. That is why many of the first settlers of Borbon were families whose roots can be traced back to relatives in Sogod.
In addition, Redondo 1886, p. 163 describes the Borbon church made of wood and tabique resting on a base of mortar, dimensions 22+1⁄2 by 7+1⁄2 fathoms (41 m × 14 m; 135 ft × 45 ft). The church was thatched with grass. The original church is believed to have been one of the oldest churches in Cebu prior to its demolition after World War II.
The town was said to have been named after the Bourbon royal family, or a misinterpretation of the Cebuano term "Bonbon" which means pebbly sand, but the generally accepted history of its name is of legend.
Geography
editBorbon is bordered on the north by the town of Tabogon, to the west by the town of Tabuelan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the town of Sogod.
Silmugi River
editSilmugi River is an eco-tourism site in northern Cebu. Located between the barangays of Poblacion and Cadaruhan, the river stretches for about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) between barangays Vito and Suba. It is where the rainwater from the many mountain barangays cascades and discharges into the sea.
The river played a big part during Borbon's formation as a town because in the past the river was known to be so big and wide that many boats traveled it.
Barangays
editBorbon is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[6] | |||||
| 072213001 | Bagacay | 1.5% | 576 | 645 | −1.12% | |
| 072213002 | Bili | 2.0% | 768 | 546 | 3.47% | |
| 072213003 | Bingay | 3.2% | 1,220 | 1,084 | 1.19% | |
| 072213004 | Bongdo | 3.6% | 1,389 | 1,253 | 1.04% | |
| 072213005 | Bongdo Gua | 2.3% | 893 | 865 | 0.32% | |
| 072213006 | Bongoyan | 4.3% | 1,652 | 1,457 | 1.26% | |
| 072213007 | Cadaruhan | 11.2% | 4,274 | 3,639 | 1.62% | |
| 072213008 | Cajel | 3.7% | 1,401 | 1,162 | 1.89% | |
| 072213009 | Campusong | 6.1% | 2,344 | 2,147 | 0.88% | |
| 072213010 | Clavera | 3.7% | 1,410 | 1,245 | 1.25% | |
| 072213011 | Don Gregorio Antigua (Taytayan) | 9.5% | 3,631 | 3,086 | 1.64% | |
| 072213012 | Laaw | 4.0% | 1,544 | 1,484 | 0.40% | |
| 072213013 | Lugo | 8.1% | 3,093 | 3,067 | 0.08% | |
| 072213014 | Managase | 3.7% | 1,395 | 1,388 | 0.05% | |
| 072213015 | Poblacion | 13.3% | 5,090 | 4,258 | 1.80% | |
| 072213016 | Sagay | 3.3% | 1,255 | 1,025 | 2.04% | |
| 072213017 | San Jose | 2.0% | 749 | 664 | 1.21% | |
| 072213018 | Tabunan | 4.5% | 1,705 | 1,698 | 0.04% | |
| 072213019 | Tagnucan | 3.0% | 1,137 | 885 | 2.54% | |
| Total | 38,187 | 31,598 | 1.91% | |||
Controversies
editIn June 2024, Emar Bascon Cuico filed with the Ombudsman Central Visayas Office a graft case against Mayor Noel T. Dotillos and Corazon, his wife.[7] In October, Barangay Captain Margarito Ornopia Jr. filed a second nepotism lawsuit against Dotillos.[8]
Climate
edit| Climate data for Borbon, Cebu | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 70 (2.8) |
49 (1.9) |
62 (2.4) |
78 (3.1) |
138 (5.4) |
201 (7.9) |
192 (7.6) |
185 (7.3) |
192 (7.6) |
205 (8.1) |
156 (6.1) |
111 (4.4) |
1,639 (64.6) |
| Average rainy days | 13.4 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 24.2 | 27.9 | 28.4 | 27.7 | 27.1 | 27.4 | 22.5 | 15.9 | 252.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,242 | — |
| 1918 | 9,756 | +4.23% |
| 1939 | 16,680 | +2.59% |
| 1948 | 18,333 | +1.06% |
| 1960 | 18,755 | +0.19% |
| 1970 | 18,123 | −0.34% |
| 1975 | 18,664 | +0.59% |
| 1980 | 20,137 | +1.53% |
| 1990 | 23,239 | +1.44% |
| 1995 | 26,020 | +2.14% |
| 2000 | 28,571 | +2.03% |
| 2007 | 32,278 | +1.70% |
| 2010 | 31,598 | −0.77% |
| 2015 | 35,526 | +2.26% |
| 2020 | 38,187 | +1.43% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][6][11][12] | ||
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Borbon
10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
51.20 2009
43.66 2012
27.43 2015
29.08 2018
20.70 2021
39.78 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] |
Source of livelihood:
- Farming- this source of livelihood generally dominates in Borbon. It includes crop,livestock,forest,rented out land, agriculture, farm machinery, vegetable and fodder.
- Fishing
Culture
editSilmugi Festival
edit- Silmugi Festival is a celebration to honor the patron saint, St. Sebastian the Martyr . The highlight of this event is the street dancing which involves a traditional prayer for a bountiful harvest and various barangays take part.
- "Silmugi" is an old name of the town of Borbon during the Pre-Spanish period which was named after the enchanting and enthralling river which was served as the nearest route for devout Catholics attending mass in Saint Sebastian Parish. The river has also become the main gateway for locals who lived in the hillsides of Borbon to conduct their business trade with coastal barangays surrounding it.
- The festival was eventually replaced by the Tuba Festival, which highlights more on the Toddy industry of the town. This change of name and focus was a move aimed at boosting the local economy of Coconut Toddy, known locally as "Tuba", in the town by endorsing it as a local cuisine and tourist attraction. Despite these changes, much of the celebration hasn't been greatly altered since the original festival of the town.
Education
editSchools:
- Bongoyan Elementary School
- Don Emilio Osmena Memorial School
- Cajel Elementary School
- Campusong Elementary School
- Bongdo Elementary School
- Laaw Elementary School
- Cadaruhan Elementary School
- Don Gregorio Antigua Elementary School
- Doña Mary R. Osmeña Memorial Elementary School
- Dona Milagros Osmena Elementary School
- Tabunan National High School
- Cebu Technical University-Tabogon Campus
References
edit- ^ Municipality of Borbon | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Panublion 2003.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Borbon mayor, wife, 5 others face charges". SunStar. Jun 28, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Lauro, Paul (October 18, 2024). "Borbon mayor facing nepotism and graft charge". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Borbon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
Sources
edit- "Borbon". Panublion. JESCON / Ateneo of Manila. 2003. Archived from the original on 24 December 2011.
- Sendino y Redondo, Felipe (1886). Breve reseña de lo que fue y de lo que es la Diócesis de Cebú en las Islas Filipinas (in Spanish). Manila: Colegio de Santo Tomas.