History of Mabalacat City

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What is the vision of Mabalacat City College for the year 2025?

To focus solely on technical training

To serve only a select group of students

To become internationally recognized

To be the top choice for quality education in the community (correct)

Which of the following years saw Mabalacat's population reach 7,049?

1948

1900

1903 (correct)

1890

What is one of the core values that emphasizes teamwork in Mabalacat City College?

Excellence

Drive (correct)

Flexibility

Diversity

Which statement about Sapang Biabas is correct?

It was originally named Barangay Kamias. Signup and view all the answers

Which barangay was renamed from Quitangil?

San Francisco Signup and view all the answers

Who is the patron saint of San Francisco?

San Francisco De Asis Signup and view all the answers

Which barrio was one of the first barrios of Mabalacat?

Santa Ines Signup and view all the answers

When did Mabalacat become a city?

July 21, 2012 Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of San Francisco?

Barangay Quitangil Signup and view all the answers

What historical name was added in 1948 related to Mabalacat?

Fort Stotsenberge Signup and view all the answers

Which barrio's early settlers included the Dela Cruz Family?

Santa Maria Signup and view all the answers

In which year was Mabalacat founded?

1712 Signup and view all the answers

What geographical features are located near Mabalacat?

Mount Arayat & Mount Pinatubo Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the Negritos?

Aeta Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the Negritos enter via the Sunda Shelf?

Last Glacial Period Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert B. Fox describe the Negritos as being expert in?

Wild plants and protein sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the huts of the Negritos?

Dungsu Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Cabeza De Barangay?

Laureana Tolentino Signup and view all the answers

Which town is one of the 19 towns of Pampanga?

Mabalacat Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Captain Municipal?

Caragan Signup and view all the answers

Which family owned agricultural lands in the Spanish Area?

Dominguez Family Signup and view all the answers

Who founded Old Dolores?

Jose Maria Henson Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas was formerly under Barrio Mamatitang?

Old Dolores Signup and view all the answers

What was the title changed to by Manuel Quezon during the American Era?

Municipal Mayor Signup and view all the answers

When was New Dolores founded?

1847 Signup and view all the answers

What is the patron saint of Apalit, celebrated on August 16th?

San Roque Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the perpetration caused by Negrito occur?

1860 Signup and view all the answers

What is the patron saint of Mabiga?

Nuestra Senora del Rosario Signup and view all the answers

What is the original name of Bical?

Duqui Signup and view all the answers

Which municipality was formerly called Camachille or Kamatsii?

Magalang Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Mamatitang refer to?

An early Aeta Signup and view all the answers

What is Cacutud known for in terms of its historical significance?

Wood cutting for uling Signup and view all the answers

Which area has 13 parallel streets and is located beside Clark main gate?

Macapagal Village Signup and view all the answers

What was Mabalacat City’s population in 2014?

293,244 Signup and view all the answers

Which municipality has a feast celebrated on May 31st?

Candaba Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of Bundagul?

Masulput Signup and view all the answers

What natural feature is associated with Dapdap?

Yellow flowers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mabalacat City’s History

The city of Mabalacat was founded in 1712.
Named for the native Balacat tree.
First settlers were Negritos, also known as Aetas.
During the Spanish colonial period, Mabalacat was a town.
It was one of four towns of Pampanga in 1853.
In 1903, the population of Mabalacat was 7,049, with 19 barangays.
The city’s name means “Full of Balacat” and the surrounding area is an area of land between Mt. Arayat and Mt. Pinatubo.

Mabalacat’s Early Political Structure

In 1873, Mabalacat was separated from Pampanga to form a Comandancia Politico-Militar.
Mabalacat, along with Magalang, Porac and Floridablanca returned to Pampanga in 1873.
In the Spanish Era, the Casa Tribunal functioned as the municipal building.
The Municipal Building was built during the American era.
The "Presidente Local" was the title used for local leaders during the Revolution.
In the American Era, the "Presidente Municipal" was the title used for local leaders.
Manuel Quezon changed the title of local leaders from “Presidente” to “Municipal Mayor".

Barangay Formation

The following barangays were formed within Mabalacat:
Atlu-bola
Bical
Bundagul
Cacutud
Calumpang
Camachiles
Dapdap
Dau
Dolores
Duquit
Lakandula
Mabiga
Macapagal Village
Mamatitang
Mangalit
Marcos Village
Mawaque
Paraluyunan
Poblacion
San Francisco
San Joaquin
Santa Ines
Santa Maria
Sto. Rosario
Sapang Balen
Sapang Biabas
Tabun

Barangay Details

Barangay Cacutud was originally a sitio of Mamatitang.
Barangay Cacutud is known for its forestry and farming.
Barangay Cacutud celebrates the feast on May 31st in honor of San Roque.
The boundaries of Barangay Calumpang are disputed.
Barangay Calumpang remains a part of the territorial jurisdiction of Mabalacat.
Barangay Camachiles was originally called Camachille or Kamatsii.
The Camachille tree was imported from Mexico.
Barangay Camachiles was also called Guamachille or Manila Tamarind.
Barangay Dapdap was formerly called Sapang Dapdap.
Barangay Dapdap is also called Madapdap and features a tree known for its large and bright yellow flowers.
Barangay Dau used to be called Dao or Dau and was founded by Teodoro Lising.
The town of Dolores has been founded and abandoned, then refounded.
The original Dolores was abandoned in July 1848.
The new Dolores was founded in 1847.
Barangay Duquit was originally spelled Dukit.
Barangay Duquit is known for the presence of the Duquit tree, which is tall and lean and used in construction and sculpture.
Saint Nicolas is the patron saint of Duquit.
The lakandula Barangay, a relatively new area, is named after Rajah Lakandula who was a powerful king of Tondo.
Barangay Mabiga is known for the Biga shrub and known of being high and flat land.
Barangay Mabiga is a relatively new formation, in 1957, its name was changed to “Baluga Village”.
"Itas" reside in Macapagal Village.
Barangay Mamatitang was named after a female Aeta named Titang.
Barangay Mamatitang was once a sugar cane plantation.
Barangay Mangalit was formerly known as Barangay Kamias.
Barangay Mangalit celebrates “Fiestang Apung San Jose” on March 19th, with the patron saint being Saint Joseph.
Barangay Marcos Village was named after Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
Aeta people were the original inhabitants of Barangay Marcos Village.
The Waque tree is an identifiable characteristic of Barangay Mawaque.
Barangay Mawaque celebrates their patron saint, Santa Teresita.
Fishing was a primary source of income for the residents of Barangay Paralayunan.
The first owner of Barangy Paraluyunan was Isidro Tolentino.
Barangay Poblacion is the central location of Mabalacat.
Barangay Poblacion is home to the Our Lady of Grace Parish Church.
The first Elementary School in Mabalacat is found within barangay Poblacion.
Barangay San Francisco was originally referred to as Barangay Quitangil.
The patron saint of Barangay San Francisco is San Francisco de Asis.
The founder of Barangay San Joaquin, Anastasio Lising, named the barangay after Joaquina Dizon.
U.S. government occupied Barangay San Joaquin after 1972.
The Tiglao Clinic was founded in 1972, followed by The Tiglao General Hospital in 1975.
One of the first barrios of Mabalacat is Barangay Santa Ines.
Barangay Santa Ines was named after Ines Basilio.
The Dela Cruz family owned 60% of the land in Barangay Santa Ines.
Barangay Sta. Maria was founded by Joaquina de Lacson.
The patron saint of Barangay Santa Maria is Saint Maria Magdalena.
The patron saint of Barangay Santo Rosario is Nuestra Senora del Rosario.
Barangay Santo Rosario was a part of Barangay San Francisco.
Barangay Sapang Balen is called “River of the Town”.
Barangay Sapang Biabas is known for its river, the “Sapang Biabas”, and its guava trees.
The first settlers of Barangay Sapang Biabas were the Davids and Tolentinos.
Barangay Tabun is identified with “Presa de Rio”, which is reclaimed land.
Barangay Tabun is also known as “Tabun”, a bird’s name.
Barangay Iba was incorporated into Barangay Tabun.

Mabalacat City’s Demographics

In 2014, the city of Mabalacat’s population was 293,244.
The city’s area is 16, 580 hectares.

Vission, Mission and Core Values of Mabalacat City College

The Mabalacat City College (MCC) envisions itself to be the community’s top choice for quality education and training by 2025.
MCC’s mission is to meet the needs of the community by functioning as a center of learning with an open admission policy.
The Core Values of MCC are:
- Passion
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Service

Mabalacat City College Notes

Passion - Operating as a team, with a STRONG DRIVE to attain purpose.
Integrity - Building an environment of HONESTY AND FAIRNESS for all.
Excellence - Setting and meeting HIGH STANDARDS.
Service - Extending SERVICE to the community.

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Explore the rich history and early political structure of Mabalacat City, from its founding in 1712 to its developments during the Spanish and American periods. Discover the origins of its name and the significance of its first settlers, the Negritos. This quiz delves into the city's evolution and key historical moments.