Camiling

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Camiling began its history as a settlement located near the Camiling River.{{Cite web |last=Alcazaren |first=Paulo |date=2016-12-03 |title=Captivating Camiling |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2016/12/03/1649642/captivating-camiling |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101070359/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2016/12/03/1649642/captivating-camiling |archive-date=2018-11-01 |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=The Philippine Star}}

During the classical era, the area used to be lush in tropical rainforest and was used mainly by the local Pangasinense people. When the polity of Caboloan was established in 1406, the area was incorporated as part of the kingdom.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} It was ruled by a series of native huangs (kings/queens), namely, Urduja, Kamayin, Taymey, and Liyu.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} Majority of its rulers are unnamed as no document of them were properly recorded. For a short period, an emperor in China became an honorary ruler as well.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}

In 1575, the Chinese pirate Limahong attacked the polity and declared himself as ruler of the Caboloan realms. The kingdom was eventually abolished in 1576, when the Spanish attacked and ransacked the kingdom's capital of Binalatongan (present-day San Carlos, Pangasinan). It was later on incorporated into the Spanish Empire.

Early in the 18th century, the community was a sitio of Paniqui; before and after, Paniqui was also part of Bayambang. The town's name is derived from "{{lang|pag|camiring}}" or "camiling", the Pangasinan name for the Semecarpus cuneiformis tree, which at that time grew abundantly in the wilderness.{{multiref2|1={{Citation |work=BPI Philippines |publisher=Government of the Philippines |url=http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/mp/pdf/l/ligas.pdf# |title=SEMECARPUS CUNEIFORMIS Blanco 'LIGAS' |access-date=2009-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720134351/http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/mp/pdf/l/ligas.pdf# |archive-date=2011-07-20 |url-status=dead }}|2={{cite web |title=Ligas, Semecarpus cuneiformis: Philippine Medicinal Herbs |url=http://www.stuartxchange.org/Ligas.html |website=StuartXchange |publisher=Pulang Lupa Foundation Inc. & the Art Guild for Education and Communication Foundation Inc.}}}}

The community was originally a vast area of Cogon growth interposed with thick forestalls areas stretching into the Zambales mountain ranges. A wide river cut through it. The early inhabitants of the place were the Aetas who make a living by gathering fruit from fruit trees, hunting, and fishing. With the coming first of the Pangasinenses and later the Ilocanos from the north, the Aetas who used to roam freely in the wilderness obliged themselves to move into the interior.

The new settlers first occupied the swampy land, now known as "Cacamilingan" on the right side of the river. In time, these settlers began moving to the left opposite shore because of more frequent disastrous floods. To this new location, the residents therein built a small church with Saint Michael as the patron saint.

Camiling became a District Commission from 1834 to 1837 founded by Don Francisco Soriano, the then Cabeza de Barangay who became the town's first District Commissioner. In 1838, Camiling became an independent town, formally separated from the mother town of Paniqui and with Don Vicente Galsim, as the first Gobernadorcillo. Thirty-eight others followed him. Don Jose Sabado, the last to serve under the Spanish regime and the first Presidente Municipal under the Revolutionary Government by Aguinaldo.

Camiling was a first-class municipality during the 1970s but was reclassified when the Local Government Code went into effect in the early 1990s. It became again a first-class municipality again on November 20, 2001, by virtue of the Latest Income Class Classification (L.I.C.C.) initiated by the Department of Finance; the Local Government Unit of Camiling was reclassified from a second class municipality to a first-class municipality, having attained an annual income of 50,942,508.51 pesos. In 2008, Camiling's income was more than 72,463,893,00 pesos with average growth of more than 5.164% per year (2001–2008).

The town of San Diego in Jose Rizal's 1887 novel, Noli Me Tángere, is the municipality of Camiling in real life. The old Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling and Leonor Rivera were all real-life inspiration to the novel.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

Camiling is {{convert|160|km}} north-north-west of Manila, {{convert|36|km}} from provincial capital Tarlac City, and {{convert|19|km}} from Paniqui.

It borders San Clemente to the west, Bayambang to the north, Santa Ignacia and Mayantoc to the south, and Paniqui and Moncada to the east.

Mostly of plain topography but some parts are hilly to mountainous in which the barangays of Papaac, Bacsay, Birbira and Cayasan, to name a few. The deeper part of the mountains can be described as a place where wild animals live, such as deer, Toddy cat (Musang), wild boar (Baboy ramo), Monitor lizard (Bayawak).

Camiling is politically subdivided into 61 barangays, as shown below.{{PSGC detail|area}} Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

It has the most barangays in all of the municipalities of Tarlac while the city of Tarlac has 76 barangays.

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• Anoling 1st
• Anoling 2nd
• Anoling 3rd
• Bacabac
• Bacsay
• Bancay 1st
• Bilad
• Birbira
• Bobon 1st Casarratan
• Bobon 2nd
• Bobon Caarosipan
• Cabanabaan
• Cacamilingan Norte (with Kipping village)
• Cacamilingan Sur
• Caniag
• Carael
• Cayaoan
• Cayasan
• Florida
• Lasong
• Libueg (with sitio Pugo)
• Malacampa (With sitio Cacelestinuan and Sitio Camartinisan)
• Manaquem
• Manupeg
• Marawi
• Matubog
• Nagrambacan
• Nagserialan
• Palimbo Proper
• Palimbo Caarosipan
• Pao 1st
• Pao 2nd
• Pao 3rd
• Papaac
• Pindangan 1st
• Pindangan 2nd
• Poblacion A
• Poblacion B
• Poblacion C
• Poblacion D
• Poblacion E
• Poblacion F
• Poblacion G
• Poblacion H
• Poblacion I
• Poblacion J
• San Isidro (Bancay 2nd)
• Santa Maria
• Sawat
• Sinilian 1st (with Sitio Cabalaongan and Nangalisan)
• Sinilian 2nd (with Sitio Puyaoan)
• Sinilian 3rd (Northern, Bitawa, Centro)
• Sinilian Cacalibosoan (with Sitio Barikir)
• Sinulatan 1st
• Sinulatan 2nd
• Surgui 1st
• Surgui 2nd
• Surgui 3rd
• Tambugan
• Telbang
• Tuec

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In the 2020 census, the population of Camiling, Tarlac, was 87,319 people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|87,319/140.53|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.

Ilocano and Pangasinan are the main dialects of Camiling. Kapampangan and Tagalog are also widely understood and spoken.

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Aside from rice cakes and {{lang|ilo|chicharon}}, the municipality is also known for its freshwater fish produce, like tilapia; {{lang|tl|dalag}} (or mudfish, Channa striata); catfish, including the native {{lang|tl|hito}}, Clarias macrocephalus; and {{lang|tl|bangús}}, the milkfish.

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• The Old St Michael the Archangel Parish Church: A historical building built around the 18th century. It was also the oldest religious structure built in the province of Tarlac. The antique edifice also features the ruins of a Spanish style school which is created for sanctification like the St Michael Parish Church Garden and the St Michael Meditation Sanctuary. This church is also the largest in the entire province. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of Camiling is said to have performed miracles in the Phillipnes. During the War, He was said to have saved the lives of many Filipinos who suffered at the hands of the Japanese. The old church was declared by the National Historic Commission as a historic site until it was gutted by a fire in 1997. The baroque church has yet to be restored after 20 years since a fire burned its interior. The facade (front) and buttresses (side supports) have been occupied by business establishments. One buttress has been converted by a business store into a toilet. Heritage advocates and Camiling locals have been campaigning for the restoration of the church since March 2018.
• Maria Clara Iglesias Independiente: Built after the Philippine revolution by revolutionaries attempting to "Filipinize" the Church. This is the second church built by Gregorio Aglipay, the first one being in Paniqui.
• Maria Clara Museum: A part of the mansion where Leonor Rivera lived. Several priceless artifacts belonging to her, immortalized by Noli Me Tángere as María Clara and even her late admirer, the Philippine National Hero, José Rizal's old photos is being exhibited on glass.
• The New St Michael the Archangel Parish Church: St Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling was built in 2009. With a total floor area of 2,200 square meters, the church features intricately designed stained glass windows depicting, aside from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, the angels. It is adjacent to Camiling's Catholic school.

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• The Old Site of Camiling: Also known as the Old Intramuros of Tarlac. This place showcases the combined ruins of the old St Michael the Archangel Parish Church together with its school extension and convent which burned down in 1997.

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• Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: A parish church that features the Guadalupe title of Blessed Virgin Mary. It is located in Brgy. Malacampa
• Maria Clara Town Plaza: The municipal plaza of Camiling which features different cultural heritages and interesting contribution of Camiling to Philippine history. It includes the Camiling Veterans Park, Maria Clara Auditorium, the "camiring tree" (from which the town of Camiling got its name), the tower clock, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the statue of General Paulino Santos.
• Mt. Damas is a crag which is one of the favorite destination of hikers and mountain climbers in the province. As part of the Zambales Mountain Range lies a cave which serve as a shelter and hideout of many people and soldiers (guerillas) of Camiling against the Japanese during the war.
• Ubod Falls is a 160-foot waterfall in Mt. Damas in Papaac. It is considered the highest falls in the entire province of Tarlac. It is located deep in the wilderness of barangay Papaac.
• Pias Falls has greater water power than Ubod Falls despite being much smaller.

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Camiling's "one town, one product" is the {{lang|pag|bagnet}} (also called {{lang|ilo|chicharon}} by the Ilocano people of Ilocos Sur) and the sweet green native cakes called {{lang|pag|iniruban}} or {{lang|pag|dirimin}} of Pangasinan origin. The municipality is also known for other native rice cakes such as {{lang|tl|tupig}}, {{lang|tl|pinais}}, and {{lang|pag|patupat}}. Established in 2000, the festival includes colorful and artistic presentations and a street dancing competition amongst the different schools in Camiling.

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Camiling has three hospitals and a health center at the Municipal Hall. The health center serves the poor by giving free medicines and other health service. There are numerous private clinics scattered throughout the town. Hospitals in Camiling are Señor Sto. Niħo Tertiary Hospital at Poblacion, Camiling District Hospital at Malacampa, and Salvador General Hospital at Palimbo.

• Tarlac Agricultural University: Founded in 1945, the second largest college in the province of Tarlac that offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees and curriculum based on agriculture and now offers industry-based courses. It is the largest college in Tarlac in land area. Main campus is located at Malacampa, Camiling. The college state is also known for its kamote wine and other vegetables and fruits use in food processing.

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• Tarlac Agricultural University(Laboratory School): TAU-LS is an extension of the TAU-College for Secondary Education. Entrance exams are requirements for enrollment.
• BESTCAP Career College, Inc.: Founded in 1998. Active member of California Education Association, TAPSA, APSTaP and MTG Philippines. It is also accredited to use Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles and Assessment. It is located at Malacampa, Camiling.
• United school of Science and Technology (USST): It is newly established since 2009 as branch of United School of Science and Technology at the City of Tarlac and the first university in Tarlac Province. It is located at Cacamilingan Norte, Camiling.
• Saint Paul College of Technology: A branch of Christian college serving central Luzon, particularly in Camiling. It is famous for its great contribution in vocational courses particularly HRM or Hotel Resource Management. It is located at Quezon Avenue, Camiling.
• Camiling Colleges: Founded by Gilberto Romulo since 1945, the brother of the Former UN President Carlos P. Romulo. It has several professional courses such as Education, Information Technology, Computer Programming. It is also known for its vocational courses such as Office Management, Practical Electricity, Nursing Aide, Practical Electricity and Nursing. It is located at Gomez Street, Poblacion B, Camiling.
• Camiling Catholic School (formerly St. Michael Academy): Founded in 1964. A catholic school offering pre-primary, primary and secondary courses. It is located near Camiling Town Center, Camiling.
• Camiling Secondary Institute: One of the oldest schools in Camiling. It was founded by Casimiro Brillantes, the father of the award-winning writer and journalist Gregorio Brillantes, in the 1932. (defunct)
• Asian Lexcon School: One of the newly established private school since 2006.
• Camiling School For Home Industries: The first and only vocational high school in camiling located at the rural part of Sinilian, Camiling, Tarlac. It is also the only public high school named after the town of Camiling.
• Malacampa National High School: A newly established located rural high school at Malacampa, Camiling.
• Camiling Adventist Multigrade School: A Seventh-day Adventist Church educational institution established for Primary education located at Camiling Poblacion.
• Saint Rose Academy: A newly established private institution offering Primary education located at Cacamilingan Sur, Camiling.
• Camiling United Methodist Church
• Goodshepherd Shekinah School
• Kasangga Security Dev't. & Training Inst. Corp

• Bilad High School
• Birbira High School
• Camiling School of Home Industries
• Malacampa National High School
• Marawi High School

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In Camiling Central:

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• Bacabac Elementary School
• Camiling Central Elementary School
• Camiling North Elementary School
• Cayaoan Elementary School
• Pindangan 2nd Elementary School
• Pindangan 1st Elementary School
• Sawat Elementary School
• Surgui Elementary School
• Tambugan Elementary School
• Tuec Elementary School

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In Camiling East:

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• Bancay I Elementary School
• Bilad Elementary School
• Bilad Elementary School (Annex)
• Cabanabaan Primary School
• Camiling East Elementary School
• Caniag Elementary School
• Carael Elementary School
• Florida Elementary School
• Lasong Elementary School
• Malacampa Elementary School
• Malacampa Elementary School (Annex)
• Marawi Elementary School
• Matubog Elementary School
• San Isidro Elementary School
• Sinilian I Elementary School
• Sinilian II Elementary School
• Sinilian III Elementary School
• Santa Maria Elementary School
• Telbang Primary School

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In Camiling West:

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• Anoling Elementary School
• Bacsay Elementary School
• Birbira Elementary School
• Bobon 1st-Palimbo Proper Elementary School
• Bobon 2nd Elementary School
• Camiling West Central Elementary School
• Cayasan Elementary School
• Libueg Elementary School
• Manaquem Elementary School
• Pao Elementary School
• Papaac Elementary School
• Sinulatan Elementary School

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• Alberto Romulo - former Foreign Secretary, Senator and Executive Secretary.
• Alfonso G. Pablo Sr. - a retired ordained Filipino Wesleyan clergyman who was General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church of the Philippines from 1989 to 2005, and was the chairman of the International Conference of The Wesleyan Church for four years from 2000.
• Carlos P. Romulo - former UN President and Foreign Affairs Secretary.
• César Bengzon - former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and first Filipino Justice of the International Court of Justice.
• Gregorio C. Brillantes - A multi-awarded fiction-writer.
• Jing Abalos - A 60's Philippine actor.
• Leonor Rivera - José Rizal's second cousin and love interest well known as Maria Clara.
• Onofre Corpuz - former President of the University of the Philippines and Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (now DepEd).
• Paulino Santos - Founder of Penal Colonies and Chief of Staff of The Philippine Army. General Santos is named after him.

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The old site of Camiling.jpg|The Old Site of Camiling or commonly known as the Intramuros of Tarlac

Camiling,Tarlajf8306 16.JPG|Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

File:Camiling,Tarlacjf2002 08.JPG|Leonor Rivera Estate

File:Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, Doña Maria Clara Memorial Church, Camiling, Tarlac..jpg|Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, Doña Maria Clara Memorial Church, Camiling, Tarlac.

Camiling goodies.jpg|Chicharon Camiling with freshly picked tomatoes surrounded by Tupig, and Pinais, native delicacies.

The green rice they called Iniruban.jpg|The green rice they called Iniruban

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• [https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r03/tarlac/camiling.html Camiling Profile at PhilAtlas.com]
• {{Official website|http://www.camiling-lgu.gov.ph}}
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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]
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{{Geographic location

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| North = Bayambang

| Northeast = Bautista, Pangasinan

| East = Moncada
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| South = Santa Ignacia

| Southwest = Mayantoc

| West = San Clemente

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