Angono 城镇

Angono (pronounced [aŋˈŋono] or [aːˈŋono]), officially the Municipality of Angono (Tagalog: Bayan ng Angono), is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 134,975 people.

It is best known as the Art Capital of the Philippines, being the hometown of national artist for music Lucio San Pedro and national artist for visual arts Carlos "Botong" Francisco, as well as the site of the Angono Petroglyphs, the oldest known work of art in the country.

Etymology

The name "Angono" was derived from the myth of Panguno which Comes from the word "Ang nuno" which means "The Dwarf". It is also comes from the word "maanggo" the first thing people usually say meaning "ang baho" or "smelly" when tourist in Spanish Era go to Angono because the common jobs here is "pangingisda" and the locals got use to it. When you hear "doon sa mabahong pueblo" in the Spanish Era, they refer to it as the town of "Angono".

History

First created as a pueblo in 1766, Angono was a barrio of its neighboring town Taytay and Binangonan before it was legally proclaimed an independent municipality in 1938 by then President Manuel L. Quezon. The 1818 Spanish census recorded the area having 319 native families and 2 Spanish-Filipino families.

The municipality was formalized by law on June 17, 1972, through Republic Act No. 6469.

Contemporary

The town is currently campaigning for its inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as it is a center for visual arts. It is also campaigning for the inclusion of the Angono Petroglyphs (1 of 5 properties of the Petroglyphs and Petrographs of the Philippines UNESCO tentative site) in the World Heritage List.

Geography

Located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Antipolo and 29 kilometres (18 mi) east of Manila. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is considered part of Greater Manila Area. Angono is boundaried by Taytay in the north, Antipolo in the northeast, Teresa in the east, and Binangonan in the south.

Barangays

Angono is politically subdivided into 10 barangays, as indicated below and in the image herein.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Etymology

Bagumbayan – This barangay came from the Filipino word "bagong bayan" which means "new town".

Kalayaan – This barangay's name came from the Filipino word kalayaan, meaning "freedom".

Mahabang Parang – The word "mahaba" means "long" and "parang" is a type of "machete", so the name of this barangay roughly translates to "long machete".

Poblacion Ibaba – The name of this barangay came from the Spanish word "población" meaning "town" and from the Filipino word "ibaba" which means "below". Therefore, this barangay means "town below".

Poblacion Itaas – This is the least populous barangay with a population of 583 people. The name roughly translates to "town above".

San Isidro – The largest and most populous barangay with a population of 31,339 people. This is also one of the largest and most populous barangays in the Philippines. This barangay is named after the Catholic patron saint of farmers (and the second patron saint of Angono) named "Isidore the Farm Labourer" or "Isidore the Laborer".

Santo Niño – This barangay's name was inspired by the image of Jesus Christ as a child garbed in royal clothing known as the "Sto. Niño"

San Pedro – This barangay's name came from the apostle of Jesus Christ "Saint Peter".

San Roque – The name of this barangay came from the patron saint of the sick and invalids known as "Saint Roch".

San Vicente – This barangay's name came from the Dominican saint Saint Vincent Ferrer.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Angono was 134,975 people, with a density of 5,100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 13,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Religion

Christianity is the major religion in the town, and the majority of all Christian denomination is Catholicism and a minority of Iglesia ni Cristo, Members Church of God International Born Again, Jehovah's Witnesses and more.

Roman Catholic churches in the town includes:

Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Clement, Barangay Poblacion Ibaba

St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Barangay Mahabang Parang

St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Yupangco

Christ the King Chapel, Exodusville Subdivision

San Vicente Chapel, Brgy. San Vicente.

Sto. Niño Chapel, Constellation Homes Subdivision

Economy

There are several business establishments present in the booming town of Angono. The SM Center Angono is considered one of the major businesses in town. Trade and commerce are active, such data processing, pawnshops and banks as well. With nearly 100,000 inhabitants in this urbanized town, progress is at its peak. The proposed Angono Fish Port to be constructed at the lakeside shore of Laguna de Bay will soon boost more business opportunities and easier access from the nearby towns situated at the shores of the said lake.

Angono is known as the Arts Capital of the Philippines. With the existence of numerous business establishments and leisure hubs/historical sites, this town is surely a tourist destination.

Culture

Angono is the hometown of two national artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos "Botong" Francisco for visual arts. One of the public schools in Barangay Mahabang Parang is named Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco Memorial National High School in honor of the said artist. The town also boasts of other artists like Nemi Miranda (also known as Nemiranda), Perdigon Vocalan, Jose "Pitok" Blanco and the Blanco Family. Around the town are artworks such as various sculptures and murals.

Angono also boasts of several actors/actresses Joey Hipolito, Freddie Reynoso, Zoraida Sanchez, Mike Tan, Nikki Gil, and BJ Tolits Forbes; GMA TV Host Herlene "Hipon" Budol; news anchor Sandra Aguinaldo and film director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The artistic town of Angono celebrates the feast of Pope Clement I every November 22 to 23 of each year. There are times that this coincides with the Feast of Christ the King. The celebration starts with the novena mass on the 14th till 22nd day of November, where devotees in prayer and thanksgiving dance in the church patio after each novena mass. The dancing is often accompanied by the symphonic/marching bands of Angono while church bells ring.

The town is currently campaigning for its inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a center for visual arts. It is also campaigning for the inclusion of the Angono Petroglyphs (1 of 5 properties of the Petroglyphs and Petrographs of the Philippines UNESCO tentative site) in the World Heritage List.

Bisperas Mayores

The Bisperas Mayores or the day before the feast day is celebrated with a parade of marching bands, drum and lyres sponsored by each barangay of Angono held in the morning and early afternoon. The morning parade usually starts in Rainbow Village and ends at the church patio where the devotees again dance in praise and thanksgiving while the marching bands play. The afternoon parade is also joined by papier-mâché higantes, local government officials and employees, commercial establishments in Angono, schools and other Angono socio and civic groups.

The celebration on the morning of November 23 starts with a concelebrated mass with the Bishop of Antipolo. The procession follows after the mass with parehadoras, higantes and devotees joining the image of St.

Cristo Rey

The Feast of Christ the King which is held on the Sunday before the 1st Sunday of Advent usually coincides with the feast of Pope Clement I.

Salubong

Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church.

Government

Local government

The municipality is governed by a municipal mayor 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Sangguniang Bayan 2022-2025:

Mayor: Jeri Mae Calderon (NPC)

Vice Mayor: Gerardo Calderon (NPC)

Councilors:

Arvin Villamayor (NPC)

Patnubay Tiamson (NP)

Roberto Sison Jr. (NPC)

Jhoana Duran (NPC)

Aurea Natividad (NPC)

Florinio Matusoc (NPC)

Maria Elena Ibañez (NPC)

Agustin Canlas (NPC)

ABC / LNB President: Jonathan V. Hernandez

SK President: Ivan Jeyo R. Ang

Education

The Angono Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Healthcare

Angono Medics Hospital

Angono Super Health Center

St. Clement Medical, Inc.

Rizal Provincial Hospital (Angono Annex)

San Isidro Hospital

San Isidro Hospital (Angono Annex)

Mikko Medics Medical Maternity & Lying-in Clinic

Notable personalities

Herlene Budol (b. 1999), model, comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder

Lucio San Pedro (1932–2002), composer and teacher

Zorayda Sanchez (1951–2008), comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter

Christian Standhardinger (b. 1989), Filipino-German basketball player

Malupiton (b. 1998), social media personality and entertainer

Mike Tan (b. 1986), actor, dancer, and model

Arvin Tolentino (b. 1995), basketball Player