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Quirino, Isabela

{{Short description|Municipality in Isabela, Philippines}}

{{Distinguish|Quirino}}

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| motto = Abante! Quirino! Tuloy-tuloy ti progreso
(Abante! Quirino! Continue to make progress)

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| established_date = June 17, 1967{{Cite web |title=Republic Act No. 4901 - Quirino, Isabela Municipality Creation, Jun 17, 1967 |url=https://jur.ph/laws/summary/creation-of-municipality-of-quirino-isabela |access-date=June 25, 2024 |website=Jur.ph - Philippine Jurisprudence and Laws}}

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| leader_title = Mayor

| leader_name = Edward D. Juan

| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor

| leader_name1 = Victor Emmanuel G. Callangan

| leader_title2 = Representative

| leader_name2 = Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III

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Quirino, officially the Municipality of Quirino ({{langx|ilo|Ili ti Quirino}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Quirino}}), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,023 people.{{PH census|current}} Quirino was named in honor of President Elpidio Quirino.

History

Quirino was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 4901 dated June 17, 1967. It is located in the Mallig Plains in Western Isabela and has a total land area of 126.20 square kilometers. Agriculture is the primary industry for the local inhabitants.{{Cite web |title=Quirino Executive Summary 2022 |url=https://www.coa.gov.ph/download/5719/isabela/74598/quirino-executive-summary-2022-2.pdf |access-date=June 25, 2024 |website=Commission on Audit - coa.gov.ph}}

Geography

Quirino is a primarily agricultural town situated in the Mallig Plains region. The town is known for its sprawling flat lands used for growing crops such as palay or rice, peanut, corn, tobacco, and vegetables.{{cite web| title =Municipality of Quirino| url =http://provinceofisabela.ph/index.php/municipalities/fifth-district/2013-07-10-15-04-02| publisher=Official Website of the Province of Isabela| access-date=2019-02-09}}

It is bounded to the north by Delfin Albano, Mallig to the northwest, Roxas to the southwest, Burgos and Gamu to the south and Ilagan City to the east.

Quirino is {{convert|19.65|km}} east of Ilagan (provincial capital), and {{convert|428.18|km}} north of capital Manila.

=Barangays=

Quirino is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.{{PSGC detail|area}} Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

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  • Binarzang
  • Cabaruan
  • Camaal
  • Dolores
  • Luna (Poblacion)
  • Manaoag
  • Rizal
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Juan
  • San Mateo
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Catalina
  • Santa Lucia
  • Santiago (Villa Cacho)
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sinait
  • Suerte
  • Villa Bulusan
  • Villa Miguel (Tabok)
  • Vintar

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=Climate=

{{Weather box

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| location = Quirino, Isabela

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| Jan high C = 29

| Feb high C = 30

| Mar high C = 32

| Apr high C = 35

| May high C = 35

| Jun high C = 35

| Jul high C = 34

| Aug high C = 33

| Sep high C = 32

| Oct high C = 31

| Nov high C = 30

| Dec high C = 28

| Jan low C = 19

| Feb low C = 20

| Mar low C = 21

| Apr low C = 23

| May low C = 23

| Jun low C = 24

| Jul low C = 23

| Aug low C = 23

| Sep low C = 23

| Oct low C = 22

| Nov low C = 21

| Dec low C = 20

| Jan precipitation mm = 31.2

| Jan rain days = 10

| Feb precipitation mm = 23

| Feb rain days = 6

| Mar precipitation mm = 27.7

| Mar rain days = 5

| Apr precipitation mm = 28.1

| Apr rain days = 5

| May precipitation mm = 113.5

| May rain days = 13

| Jun precipitation mm = 141.4

| Jun rain days = 12

| Jul precipitation mm = 176.4

| Jul rain days = 15

| Aug precipitation mm = 236.6

| Aug rain days = 15

| Sep precipitation mm = 224.9

| Sep rain days = 15

| Oct precipitation mm = 247.7

| Oct rain days = 17

| Nov precipitation mm = 222.9

| Nov rain days = 16

| Dec precipitation mm = 178

| Dec rain days = 15

|source 1 = World Weather Online

{{cite web

| url = http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Quirino-weather-averages/Isabela/PH.aspx

| title = Quirino, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall

| publisher = World Weather Online

| access-date = 31 October 2015}}

| date=October 2015}}

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Demographics

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| 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}}

| 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}}

| 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}}

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| footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}

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In the 2020 census, the population of Quirino, Isabela, was 25,023 people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|25,023/126.20|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.

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Economy

As of December 31, 2024, there are 21 barangays in the municipality. In terms of economic classification, all barangays are considered rural.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2024 |title=Municipality of Quirino |url=https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/barangays/0203123000 |access-date=April 3, 2025 |website=Philippine Statistics Authority}}

{{PH poverty incidence}}

=Cabaruan Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project=

On June 10, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the largest solar-powered pump irrigation project (SPIP) in the Philippines located in Barangay Cabaruan. The event was attended by National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Eduardo G. Guillen, Speaker Martin Romualdez, Representative Tonypet Albano, Governor Rodolfo Albano III, and Quirino Mayor Edward D. Juan.{{cite news |last1= Dingding |first1=Yummie |title=Cabaruan Solar Pump Irrigation Project in Isabela |url= https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/10/cabaruan-solar-pump-irrigation-project-in-isabela|accessdate=June 11, 2024 |publisher= Daily Tribune (Philippines)|date=June 10, 2024}}

The project, implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) with a budget of ₱65.77 million, aims to provide free irrigation to 350 hectares of rice fields, benefitting approximately 237 farmers in Isabela, often referred to as the Rice Granary of the North.

The system operates under the Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA MARIIS) in Ramon, Isabela. It utilizes 1,056 solar panels to power two submersible pumps, capable of discharging 12,800 gallons of water per minute.{{cite news |last1= Balancio|first1= Joyce |title=Marcos Jr. inaugurates PH’s biggest solar pump irrigation project in Isabela |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/6/10/marcos-jr-inaugurates-ph-s-biggest-solar-pump-irrigation-project-in-isabela-1309|accessdate=June 11, 2024 |publisher= ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=June 10, 2024}}

Government

=Local government=

{{main|Sangguniang Bayan}}

As a municipality in the province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.

The municipality of Quirino is governed by a mayor being designated as its local chief executive, and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the municipal councilors are elected directly in elections held every three years.

Currently, there are 21 barangays which are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, as the chief executive, and Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors act as legislators. These barangays also have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

=Elected officials=

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|+ Members of the Quirino Municipal Council
(2022-2025){{cite web|title=Quirino, Isabela Election Results 2022|url= https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2022/isabela/quirino |work=Rappler PH|publisher=ph.rappler.com|access-date=May 13, 2022}}

Position

! Name

District Representative

| style="text-align:center;" | Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III

Municipal Mayor

| style="text-align:center;" | Edward D. Juan

Municipal Vice-Mayor

| style="text-align:center;" | Victor Emmanuel G. Callangan

rowspan=8| Municipal Councilors

| style="text-align:center;" | Adela B. Corpuz

style="text-align:center;" | Jayson Anthony G. Callangan
style="text-align:center;" | Earl N. Diampoc
style="text-align:center;" | Rosalino P. Buguina
style="text-align:center;" | Emelito S. Espiritu
style="text-align:center;" | Willy R. Lucas
style="text-align:center;" | Ricarte D. Ginez
style="text-align:center;" | Mercelita M. Aquino

=Congress representation=

Quirino, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.{{cite web|title=House of Representatives: 19th Congress|url= https://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=dy-fmc |work=Official Website of the House of Representatives PH|publisher=congress.gov.ph|access-date=May 15, 2022}}

Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.{{Cite web |title=HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA |url=https://deped-isabela.com.ph/transparency/about-sdo-isabela/history/ |access-date=March 13, 2022 |website=DepED Isabela {{!}} The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela}} The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.{{Cite web |title=DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02 |url=https://region2.deped.gov.ph/page/14/ |website=DepED RO2 {{!}} The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02}} The Quirino Schools District office governs the public elementary and high schools throughout the municipality with the following schools.{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=April 3, 2025}}

=Elementary schools=

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  • Binarzang Elementary School
  • Cabaruan Elementary School
  • Camaal Elementary School
  • Luna Suerte Elementary School
  • Manaoag Elementary School
  • Quirino Central School
  • Rizal Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • San Mateo Elementary School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • Santiago Elementary School
  • Sinait Elementary School
  • Sta. Catalina Elementary School
  • Suerte Elementary School
  • Villa Miguel Elementary School
  • Vintar Elementary School

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=High schools=

  • Quirino National High School
  • Rizal Comprehensive National High School
  • Sto. Domingo Integrated School

References

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External links

  • [http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=Quirino%20(IA) Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines]
  • [http://provinceofisabela.ph/index.php/municipalities/second-district/2013-07-10-15-04-02 Quirino at the Isabela Government Website]
  • [http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=2&frmIdProvince=21&frmIdLgu=298 Local Governance Performance Management System]
  • [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20070304061018/http://www.quirino-isabela.gov.ph/ Municipality of Quirino]

{{Geographic location

|Centre = Quirino

|North = Delfin Albano

|East = Ilagan

|Southeast = Gamu

|South = Burgos

|West = Mallig
Roxas

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{{Isabela}}

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Category:Municipalities of Isabela (province)