Aleosan
CountryPhilippines
FoundedApril 6, 1982
Parts stylepara
P 1(see Barangays)
MayorEduardo C. Cabaya
Vice MayorFelimon C. Cayang, Jr.
RepresentativeJoselito S. Sacdalan
Electoratevoters (Philippine general election)
Elevation max208 m
Elevation min3 m
Area total199.409 km²
Time zonePST (UTC+8)
Poverty incidence% ()

Aleosan, officially the Municipality of Aleosan (Maguindanaon: Inged nu Aleosan, Jawi: ايڠد نو الاوسن; Iranun: Inged a Aleosan, ايڠد ا الاوسن; hil: Banwa sang Aleosan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Aleosan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Aleosan), is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,023 people.

History

Establishment

The name Aleosan is an acronym derived from the three municipalities of Iloilo where the majority of the early Christian inhabitants in northern Pikit, its mother municipality, came from: Alimodian, Leon, and San Miguel.[1][2]

Then assemblyman Jesus P. Amparo authored Parliamentary Bill No. 670, which was also co-authored by assemblymen Blah T. Sinsuat, Ernesto F. Roldan and Tomas B. Baga Jr. The bill sought the establishment of the new municipality which was originally proposed as O. Romualdez.[1] The bill was ultimately approved on March 25, 1982 as Batas Pambansa Blg. 206; a new municipality was organized, separating from Pikit 19 barangays, including San Mateo which would be the seat of government.[3] A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly created local entities, was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections.[4]

Partial inclusion to the Bangsamoro

In 2019, Dunguan and Tapodoc were among the 63 barangays in the province which became part of the Special Geographic Area of the newly created Bangsamoro,[5] after having the affirmative vote won to join the autonomous region in a plebiscite held on February 6.[6][7] The two, with Lower Mingading, were among the 39 barangays in the province that unsuccessfully voted for the inclusion in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in 2001; with Pagangan,[8] were proposed to be part of the Bangsamoro, which replaced ARMM by virtue of Republic Act No. 11054.[9]

In 2023, the Bangsamoro Parliament approved the creation of eight new municipalities in the area.[10] Dunguan and Tapodoc became part of municipalities of Nabalawag (Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 43) and Tugunan (BAA No. 47), respectively,[11][12] following ratification in a plebiscite on April 13, 2024.[13]

Geography

Aleosan is within the political boundary of Cotabato Province. It is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the capital town of Amas which is barely two (2) hours ride from the seat of its municipal government. It is bounded on the west by Midsayap; on the north by Libungan and on the east and south by Pikit. It is accessible to land transportation from Cotabato City traversing the municipalities of Maguindanao to Kidapawan up to Davao City, as it is located along the major transport route linking the provinces of Maguindanao, Cotabato and Davao del Sur.

Barangays

Aleosan is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

The seat of the municipal government is in barangay San Mateo.

  • Bagolibas
  • Cawilihan
  • Dualing
  • Katalicanan
  • Lawili
  • Lower Mingading
  • Luanan
  • Malapang
  • New Leon
  • New Panay
  • Pagangan
  • Palacat
  • Pentil
  • San Mateo (Poblacion)
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tomado
  • Upper Mingading

Climate

Aleosan area belongs to the fourth type of climate or the intermediate "E" with no distinct dry season. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with heavier rains from May to September. This type of climate conditions is suitable for the production of crops like rice, corn, mangoes, jackfruit, vegetables and root crops, which are considered seasonal crops and permanent crops like coconut, rubber, coffee, cacao and orchard crops.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Aleosan was 38,023 people, with a density of PD/km2.

Economy

The municipality is endowed with abundant agricultural raw materials suitable for processing. These include coconut, banana, rubber, mango and coffee. There are small-scale enterprises but these are not sustainable due to inadequate capital. A cassava processing plant was shut down due to insufficient supply of raw materials and low quality of starch produced. The area however, is best suited for mango production and there is a need to develop the industry to cater the growing needs of the locality. The municipality's livestock industry has great potentials being one of the top producers and supplier of livestock in the province.

As of 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Aleosan is .

Tourism

  • Brgy Malapang – Mountain climbing
  • Brgy Pentil – Eco tourism
  • Brgy Katalicanan – UK Peak
  • Lindungan – Sunset View

References

  1. ^ Record of the Batasan: Proceedings and debates, Fourth regular session, 1981–1982; volume five. Philippines: Batasang Pambansa. 1982. pp. 2669–2675. – via Google Books
  2. ^ "Aleosan". Archived May 7, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
  3. ^ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 206". The LawPhil Project. Arellano Law Foundation. March 25, 1982. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Official Month in Review: May 1982". Official Gazette (Philippines). Government of the Philippines. July 26, 1982. Retrieved March 6, 2024. * "Proclamation No. 2188, s. 1982". Official Gazette (Philippines). Government of the Philippines. April 29, 1982. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh (November 21, 2019). "NorthCot turns over 63 barangays to Bangsamoro region". MindaNews. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (February 8, 2019). "63 out of 67 barangays in Cotabato to join Bangsamoro region". Rappler. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Proclamation No. 656, s. 2019". Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. January 21, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  8. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (January 14, 2019). "67 villages in 7 North Cot towns will vote in Feb. 6 Bangsamoro plebiscite". MindaNews. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "Republic Act No. 11054". Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. July 27, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  10. ^ de la Cruz, Sheila Mae (August 19, 2023). "BARMM forms 8 towns out of Cotabato villages". Inquirer.net. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (March 4, 2024). "Nearly 90K voters to join plebiscite on creation of 8 Cotabato towns". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Medenilla, Samuel (April 10, 2024). "Plebiscite for SGA in BARMM set April 13". BusinessMirror. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "North Cotabato residents ratify creation of 8 new municipalities in BARMM". GMA News Online. April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.