Cabusao, Camarines Sur
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History
Fishing still remains as the major industry in the Cabusao town in the first district of the province. There are attempts, however, to improve the rice production which can only be done if the farmlands can be improved despite the salty soil.In Barangay San Pedro in this municipality, the Bicol sanitarium can be found where leprous patients are treated and taken care of.
Cabusao is a 5th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines
Philippines
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. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 17,599 people.
Religion
The municipality is composed of two Catholic parishes, the San Bernardino de Siena Parish and the San Pascual Baylon Parish. Every barangay hold its own barangay fiesta to honor their village patron saint. During that event, the village is lavishly decorated, especially the route of the processions.The Roman Catholic Church and the local authorities work side by side for a glorious and memorable fiestas. Although there is a separation of church and state, as stated in the country's constitution, the Catholic Church as an institution occupies a very high position in the society. The present pastoral program is geared toward organizing and strengthening the SKK (saradit na kristiyanong komunidad) which means BEC, basic ecclesial community. Rev. Fr. Apolinar Rull Napoles Jr., the former parish priest, organized the housing projects for the victims of typhoon "Reming". There are two new villages in the place called Dusayan Village (Caritas International) and the San Rafael GK (Gawad Kalinga) Village, both located in the east of barangay Castillo.
Among the non-Catholic religions are the Iglesia ni Cristo, Ang Dating Daan
Ang Dating Daan
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, and very small number of mainline Protestants.
The people of Cabusao called themselves as Cabusaoeños.
The parish of St. Bernardine of Siena was founded in the year 1914. The Feastday is every 20th day of May.
The following is the list of parish priests.
- Fr. Santiago Bufete 1914-1915
- Fr. Fermin Borja 1915-1917
- Fr. Juan Villareal 1917-1940
- Fr. Brigido Villar 1941-1944
- Fr. Mariano Surtida1944
- Fr. Catalino Reyes 1944-1946
- Fr. Jorge Prepotente 1946-1947
- Fr. Vicente Ramos Ojeda 1947
- Fr. Basilio Quimpo 1947-1949
- Fr. Thomas Bernales 1949-1955
- Fr. Vicente Ramin 1955-1959
- Fr. Roque Maravillas 1959-1969
- Fr. Bonifacio De Vera 1969-1974
- Fr. Manuel Ricafort 1974-1979
- Fr. Edgar S. Pan 1979-1982
- Fr. John E. Tria 1982-1985
- Fr. Oscar P. Paraiso 1985-1991
- Fr. Luis Chito S. Valenciano 1991-1992
- Fr. Solh B. Saez 1992-1996
- Fr. Antonio A. Aureus 1996-1999
- Fr. Michael Alnor R. Dela Rosa 1999-2005
- Fr. Apolinar Rull Napoles Jr. 2005 January – 2008 October
- Fr. Arvin G. Olivan 2008 October-Present
Barangays
Cabusao is politically subdivided into 9 barangayBarangay
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s.
- Barcelonita
- Biong
- Camagong
- Castillo
- New Poblacion
- Pandan
- San Pedro
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Lutgarda (Pob.)
Santa Lutgarda was formerly the Barrio Poblacion; the seat of the municipal government and the town's Catholic church. Through the effort of Mayor Teofilo Santiago, those two major symbol of local power was transferred to the neighboring Barrio Buenavista, presently Barangay New Poblacion. However, the name "Poblacion" is still an integral part of Santa Lutgarda and can be found side by side with the official name (Santa Lutgarda de Bravante).
Socio-Economic Profile
Cabusao is basically an agricultural town where most of its constituents are engaged in farming and fishing.In 1997, agricultural workers reached to about 37.53% while 62.47% were non-agricultural workers.
Crop Production
Rice is the major agricultural crop grown in the municipality. Other crops planted in the municipality are coconut, root crops, vegetables and fruit bearing tree. The production pattern is generally two croppings a year in the area served by irrigation
Climatic Condition
Cabusao has varying dry and wet seasons. The dry season begins late March through June and the wet season starts early July through January. The climate and soil are suited for almost all kinds of agricultural crops. Northwest monsoon winds prevail during the months of September to April. Southwest monsoon starts from May and ends in August. Typhoons generally occur during the months of September and December.
Livestock Production
There are various livestock raisers in the municipality located in all barangays. Commercial raisers or cattle have their pastures and grazing grounds maintained. Poultry production is a very profitable business. There are numerous commercial raisers engaged in egg production.
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
The municipality has vast fishing grounds situated at the San Miguel Bay. Bangus fry is abundantly catch during summer and thus constitutes to the revenues of the municipality. Presently, there are a large number of motorized and non-motorized fishing bancas used commonly by the fishermen on their fishing activities. The fishing method/gear used commonly by the fishermen includes hook and line, beach seines, gill nets, scissors nets, multiple hands lines and cabiao.