Pagbilao

Pagbilao
Pagbilao
Municipality
	Municipality of Pagbilao
	From top, left to right : St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church • Zigzag Road, Quezon National Forest Park • Pueblo La Playa Resort
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	Map of Quezon with Pagbilao highlighted
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	Pagbilao Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 13°58′19″N 121°41′13″E / 13.972°N 121.687°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Quezon
District	1st district
Founded	August 29, 1730
Barangays	27 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Angelica P. Tatlonghari
• Vice Mayor	Shierre Ann P. Palicpic
• Representative	Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	51,109 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	170.96 km2 (66.01 sq mi)
Elevation	24.2 m (79.4 ft)
Highest elevation	259 m (850 ft)
Lowest elevation	−1 m (−3 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	78,700
• Density	460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
• Households	19,501
Demonym	Pagbilawin/Pagbilaowin
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	24.88% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 628.4 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 2,030 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 412.1 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 620.7 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4302
PSGC	045630000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)42
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	www.pagbilao.gov.ph

Pagbilao, officially the Municipality of Pagbilao (Tagalog: Bayan ng Pagbilao), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,700 people.^[3]

Etymology

The name of Pagbilao is said to have been derived from the Tagalog words papag (bamboo beds) and bilao (winnowing basket).^[5]

Geography

Pagbilao is located on the northern shore of Tayabas Bay on Luzon, just east of Lucena, the provincial capital. It is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Lucena and 139 kilometres (86 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Pagbilao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Alupaye
Añato
Antipolo
Bantigue
Barangay 1 Castillo (Poblacion)
Barangay 2 Daungan (Poblacion)
Barangay 3 Del Carmen (Poblacion)
Barangay 4 Parang (Poblacion)
Barangay 5 Santa Catalina (Poblacion)
Barangay 6 Tambak (Poblacion)
Bigo
Binahaan
Bukal
Ibabang Bagumbungan
Ibabang Palsabangon (detour)
Ibabang Polo
Ikirin
Ilayang Bagumbungan
Ilayang Palsabangon
Ilayang Polo
Kanlurang Malicboy
Mapagong
Mayhay
Pinagbayanan
Silangang Malicboy
Talipan
Tukalan

Climate

Climate data for Pagbilao, Quezon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26 (79)	27 (81)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	26 (79)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	83 (3.3)	55 (2.2)	44 (1.7)	37 (1.5)	90 (3.5)	123 (4.8)	145 (5.7)	125 (4.9)	135 (5.3)	166 (6.5)	163 (6.4)	152 (6.0)	1,318 (51.8)
Average rainy days	15.1	10.8	11.9	11.4	19.9	23.7	26.3	23.9	23.9	22.1	20.2	18.6	227.8
Source: Meteoblue^[6]

Demographics

Population census of Pagbilao
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	6,085	—
1918	6,879	+0.82%
1939	11,379	+2.43%
1948	12,978	+1.47%
1960	17,303	+2.43%
1970	26,587	+4.38%
1975	29,304	+1.97%
1980	31,681	+1.57%
1990	41,635	+2.77%
1995	49,605	+3.34%
2000	53,442	+1.61%
2007	62,561	+2.20%
2010	65,996	+1.96%
2015	75,023	+2.47%
2020	78,700	+0.95%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pagbilao

5

10

15

20

25

30

2006
12.90

2009
13.41

2012
12.09

2015
10.06

2018
6.31

2021
24.88

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]

Most of the land area in Pagbilao are for agricultural use consisting of coconut, rice and poultry farms. Some lands are used for industrial purposes which include mostly of industrial plants and ice plants.^[19]

The Province of Quezon announced that they are planning to make an industrial park or economic zone in the Barangays of Alupaye and Bantigue of Pagbilao. It will really help the employment of the people of Quezon Province.^{[citation needed]}

Commerce has rapidly grown especially in the downtown area but is starting to spread in other parts of the town. There are also a growing number of commercial establishments. La Suerte Mega Warehouse, for instance, is considered the largest center of commerce in Pagbilao.^[19]

In terms of tourism, there is an observed growth in Pagbilao. Many hotels can be found especially in highways or beachfronts in Barangay Bantigue.^[19]

The DEPED-Division of Quezon Province has its main office in town. Both the DepEd division and municipal government are top employers in the municipality.^[19]

The Pagbilao Power Station, which is also one of the largest job providers in the town, is located in Isla Grande in Pagbilao.^[19]

Government

Elected officials

Municipal council (2019–2022):

Mayor: Shierre Ann Portes-Palicpic
Vice Mayor: Joseph C. Garcia
Councilors:
- Michael E. Martinez
- Manuel D. Luna
- Joahnnes R. Mercado
- Aldrien R. Calabia
- Lolito M. Merle
- Apolinar R. Martinez
- Bernardita D. Ayaton
- Jacinto A. Piñon
- Wilfredo C. Zafra (ABC)
- Joseph Manuel G. Luce (SKMF)

Infrastructure

Transportation

The municipality is connected with Manila by the Pan-Philippine Highway. Until 2014, there were also daily rail services to and from Naga and Legazpi provided by the Philippine National Railways. A new Pagbilao station has already been set for construction under the PNR South Long Haul project, a reconstruction of the PNR South Main Line that passes through the area.^[20]

In order to spur development in the municipality, the Toll Regulatory Board declared Toll Road 5 the extension of South Luzon Expressway.^[21] A 420-kilometer, four lane expressway starting from the terminal point of the now under construction SLEX Toll Road 4 at Barangay Mayao, Lucena City in Quezon to Matnog, Sorsogon, near the Matnog Ferry Terminal. On August 25, 2020, San Miguel Corporation announced that they will invest the project which will reduce travel time from Lucena to Matnog from 9 hours to 5.5 hours.^[22]

Another expressway that will serve Pagbilao is the Quezon-Bicol Expressway (QuBEx), which will link between Lucena and San Fernando, Camarines Sur.^[23]

Communications

Pagbilao has numerous mobile phone, internet and cable services providers. The following are:

Education

Pagbilao has numerous primary and secondary educational institutions. The following are:

Elementary Schools

Bagumbungan Elementary School
Bantigue Elementary School
Bigo Elementary School
Binahaan Elementary School
Bukal Elementary School
Malicboy East Elementary School
Malicboy West Elementary School
Mapagong-Alupaye Elementary School
Pagbilao Central Elementary School
Pagbilao East Elementary School
Pagbilao West Elementary School
Palsabangon Elementary School
Parang-Pinagbayanan Elementary School
Polo North Elementary School
Polo South Elementary School
Talipan Elementary School

Secondary Schools

Pagbilao Grande Island National High School
Silangang Malicboy National High School
Pagbilao National High School
Talipan National High School

Tertiary Schools

Quezon National Agricultural School

Private Schools

Alcastle Educational School, Inc.
Casa del Niño Jesus de Pagbilao
Pagbilao Family Kiddie School
Lord's Angel Learning School
Pagbilao Academy, Inc.
CVE Colleges, Inc.

References

^ Municipality of Pagbilao | (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 Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
^ Abracia, Ramir T. "Pagbilao History". pagbilao.gov.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
^ "Pagbilao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
^ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Abracia, Ramir T. "Economy". pagbilao.gov.ph. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
^ "Foreign Assisted Projects". www.ps-philgeps.gov.ph. Procurement Service, Republic of the Philippines. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
^ "SLEX Toll Road 5 to connect Quezon province to Sorsogon". YugaTech. August 18, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
^ "San Miguel investing P122B for SLEX Toll Road 5, Pasig River Expressway projects". GMA News Online. August 25, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
^ "QUEZON–BICOL EXPRESSWAY | Department of Public Works and Highways". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2017.

External links

[1] Municipality of Pagbilao | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–04-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.

[4] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

[5] Abracia, Ramir T. "Pagbilao History". pagbilao.gov.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2023.

[met_norms-6] "Pagbilao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2020.

[PSA15–04-7] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.

[NSO10–04-8] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.

[NSO07-04-9] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-10] "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.

[11] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[12] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.

[13] "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.

[14] "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.

[15] "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.

[16] "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.

[17] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

[18] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

[:0-19] Abracia, Ramir T. "Economy". pagbilao.gov.ph. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[ps-20] "Foreign Assisted Projects". www.ps-philgeps.gov.ph. Procurement Service, Republic of the Philippines. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.

[21] "SLEX Toll Road 5 to connect Quezon province to Sorsogon". YugaTech. August 18, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.

[22] "San Miguel investing P122B for SLEX Toll Road 5, Pasig River Expressway projects". GMA News Online. August 25, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.

[23] "QUEZON–BICOL EXPRESSWAY | Department of Public Works and Highways". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2017.

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v t e Province of Quezon
Lucena (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Agdangan Alabat Atimonan Buenavista Burdeos Calauag Candelaria Catanauan Dolores General Luna General Nakar Guinayangan Gumaca Infanta Jomalig Lopez Lucban Macalelon Mauban Mulanay Padre Burgos Pagbilao Panukulan Patnanungan Perez Pitogo Plaridel Polillo Quezon Real Sampaloc San Andres San Antonio San Francisco San Narciso Sariaya Tagkawayan Tiaong Unisan
Component city	Tayabas
Highly urbanized city	Lucena (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Quezon by the Philippine Statistics Authority. However, qualified voters of this city are still allowed to participate in the election of provincial officials as part of Quezon’s 2nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan district.)