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{{Short description|Municipality in Agusan del Sur, Philippines}} {{Infobox settlement | name = {{PH wikidata|name}} | image_skyline = Sibagat Municipal Hall.jpg | image_caption = Municipal Hall | image_flag = Flag_of_Sibagat,_Agusan_del_Sur.png | flag_size = 120x80px | image_seal = | seal_size = 100x80px | image_map = {{PH wikidata|image_map}} | map_caption = {{PH wikidata|map_caption}} | image_map1 = {{hidden begin|title=OpenStreetMap|ta1=center}}{{Infobox mapframe|frame-width=250}}{{hidden end}} | pushpin_map = Philippines | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_caption = Location within the {{PH wikidata|country}} | coordinates = {{PH wikidata|coordinates}} | settlement_type = {{PH wikidata|settlement_type}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Philippines | subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of the Philippines|Region]] | subdivision_name1 = {{PH wikidata|region}} | subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of the Philippines|Province]] | subdivision_name2 = {{PH wikidata|province}} | official_name = {{PH wikidata|official_name}} | etymology = <!--origin of name--> | named_for = <!--named after (if person or place)--> | native_name = | other_name = | nickname = ''The Last Frontier of Agusan del Sur'' | motto = | anthem = | subdivision_type3 = [[House of Representatives of the Philippines#District representation|District]] | subdivision_name3 = {{PH legislative district}} | established_title = [[Date of establishment|Founded]] | established_date = <!--foundation date--> | parts_type = [[Barangay]]s | parts_style = para | p1 = {{PH barangay count | {{wikidata|label|raw}} }} (see [[#Barangays|Barangays]]) | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | leader_name = Dr. Thelma Gonzaga Lamanilao, MD | leader_title1 = [[Vice Mayor]] | leader_name1 = Maria Liza L. 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According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,957 people.{{PH census|current}} Located at the northernmost part of the province, the town is called as the ''"Gateway to Agusan del Sur"'' and ''"The Last Frontier of Agusan del Sur,'' and the newest town in Agusan del Sur, having been created in 1980. The town is a major producer of [[agriculture]] products such as [[coconut]], [[banana]], [[vegetable]]s, [[corn]], [[cassava]] and especially [[abaca]]<ref name="PIAGovPH-OTOP">{{cite news|last1=Lavilla|first1=Irene B.|last2=dela Peña|first2=Corazon|title=OTOP-Agusan del Sur showcases LGU initiatives|url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=7&fi=p090814.htm&no=69&date=08/14/2009|access-date=19 October 2016|work=Philippine Information Agency|agency=DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Caraga|date=14 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809022732/http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=7&fi=p090814.htm&no=69&date=08%2F14%2F2009|archive-date=9 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> in the province. ==Etymology== The word ''Sibagat'' is from the word ''bagat'' which means "meet" or "meeting place". According to the oral history, the [[Sibagat River]] near Sibagat was the place where the warring tribes meet and fight. [[Sibagat River]] is a tributary of a bigger river, the [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa River]]. The losing tribe would retreat downstream to the Wawa River and disappear. ==History== The territories of Sibagat were formerly part of the town of [[Esperanza, Agusan del Sur|Esperanza]], in the [[Agusan (province)|historical province of Agusan]]. In August 1961, through ''Executive Order No. 440, s. 1961'', the ''barrio''s and [[sitio]]s of [[Bayugan]], Maygatasan, Nueva Sibagat, Verdo, Mambutay, Salvacion, Caridad, Sagmone, Calaitan, Sinadyap, Malindao, Noli and other adjacent ''barrio''s and sitios were separated from [[Esperanza, Agusan del Sur|Esperanza]] and constituted into the newly created municipality of [[Bayugan]].<ref name="GovPH-EO440">{{cite web|title=Executive Order No. 440, s. 1961; Creating the Municipality of Bayugan in the Province of Agusan|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1961/08/06/executive-order-no-440-s-1961/|website=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines|access-date=19 October 2016|location=Malacañang, Manila, Philippines|date=6 August 1961}}</ref> On February 1, 1980, Sibagat was created into a municipality when the barangays of Ilihan, Sinai, Sibagat, El Rio, Afga, Tabontabon, Perez, Magsaysay, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, San Isidro, Villangit, Del Rosario, Anahauan, Mahayahay and San Vicente were segregated from the municipality of [[Bayugan]] and organized into the newly created town, through ''Batas Pambansa Blg. 56''.<ref name="CorpusJuris-BP56">{{cite web|title=Batas Pambansa Blg. 56; An Act Creating the Municipality of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur|url=http://www.thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/batas-pambansa/bp-blg-56.php|website=The Corpus Juris|access-date=19 October 2016|date=1 February 1980}}</ref> The seat of Municipal [[Local Government]] is located in Barangay Sibagat, now called Barangay Poblacion. On November 6, 1980, the first set of Municipal Officials assumed office and Mr. Vicente B. Benigian, Sr. was the first appointed Municipal [[Mayor]]. ==Geography== According to the [[Philippine Statistics Authority]], the municipality has a land area of {{convert|567.82|km2}}{{PSGC detail|area}} constituting {{percentage|567.82|9,989.52|2|pad=yes}} of the {{convert|9,989.52|km2|2|adj=mid|-}} total area of [[Agusan del Sur]]. Sibagat is bordered by the Municipalities of [[Santiago, Agusan del Norte]] and [[Cantilan]], [[Surigao del Sur]] to the north; [[Madrid, Surigao del Sur]], [[Carmen, Surigao del Sur]] and [[Lanuza, Surigao del Sur]] to the northeast; [[Tandag|City of Tandag]] and [[San Miguel, Surigao del Sur]] to the east; [[Bayugan]] to the south and southeast; [[Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte]] to the southwest; [[Butuan]] and [[Remedios T. Romualdez]] to the west; and [[Cabadbaran]] to the northwest. Sibagat is {{convert|29|km}} away from the Regional Center Hub of [[Caraga region]] and {{convert|34|km}}from the nearest airport in [[Butuan]]. It is also {{convert|14|km}} away from [[Bayugan]], the only city of the province. The town is geographically situated between the two cities of [[Butuan]] and [[Bayugan]]. === Elevation === Sibagat is located at {{coord|format=dms}}. Elevation of most areas of the municipality sit atop 100 meters above [[sea level]] ([[M.a.s.l.]]). Starting from the 100 [[M.a.s.l.]]<nowiki/>broad plains in the southern part; where the urban center located, most of the rural barangays are located through the hills in the central part and to the mountainous western part, mountains peaked at 1,000 meters above [[sea level]] were located at the northern part comprises 2 barangays of [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] and [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]]. === Rivers and Streams === Sibagat is host of several major rivers and streams that includes the [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa River]], the largest and longest river in the town. The other rivers are [[Sibagat River]], [[Tambagoko River]], [[Tago River]], [[Andanan River]], [[Boguko River]], Bugsukan River, Balangubang River and Managong River. === Watershed === [[Andanan River]] and its surrounding areas was declared as a [[nature reserve]] called the [[Andanan River|Andanan]] [[Watershed management|Watershed]] [[Forest reserve]] (AWFR) proclaimed by virtue of [[Philippine]] [[Proclamation|Presidential Proclamation]] No. 734 dated May 29, 1991 with an area of 15,097 hectares located in Barangay [[New Tubigon]] in the municipality of Sibagat including some riverbank barangays in [[Bayugan]] area<ref>{{Cite web|title=Proclamation no. 734 - Andanan River Watershed Forest Reservation|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1991/05/29/proclamation-no-734-s-1991/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.officialgazette.gov.ph|date=29 May 1991 }}</ref> [[Sibagat River]] and [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa River]] and its surrounding areas were also declared a nature reserve by establishing the [[Sibagat River|Sibagat]]-[[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] [[Forest reserve|Forest Reserve]] (SWFR) as proclaimed by virtue of [[Philippines|Philippine]] [[Proclamation|Presidential Proclamation]] No. 308 dated September 3, 1964 for [[wood production]], [[watershed management]], [[soil protection]], and other [[forest]] uses containing an area of 29,500 hectares, more or less.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Presidential Proclamation No. 308 - Establishing the Sibagat-Wawa Forest Reserve|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1964/09/09/proclamation-no-308-s-1964/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.officialgazette.gov.ph|date=9 September 1964 }}</ref> === Climate === Sibagat has a Type II climate which has no dry season but with pronounced maximum rain period occurring from December to January. The climate is hot and moist with an average annual humidity of 84 percent. This type of climate is very regular with no dry months and lacks any seasonal contrast. Average annual temperature range is from 23 to 32 Celsius, with the temperatures dropping towards the west portion of the town while altitude is increasing.<ref name="AgusandelSurGovPH-Sibagat">{{cite web|title=Municipality of Sibagat|url=http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/index/governance/2011-11-17-16-33-48/2011-08-15-05-52-42/sibagat|website=Province of Agusan del Sur|publisher=Provincial Information Management Office (PIMO)|access-date=19 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822232558/http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/index/governance/2011-11-17-16-33-48/2011-08-15-05-52-42/sibagat|archive-date=22 August 2016}}</ref> {{Weather box | location = Sibagat, Agusan del Sur | width = | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 27 | Jan low C = 23 | Feb high C = 28 | Feb low C = 22 | Mar high C = 28 | Mar low C = 22 | Apr high C = 30 | Apr low C = 22 | May high C = 30 | May low C = 24 | Jun high C = 30 | Jun low C = 24 | Jul high C = 30 | Jul low C = 24 | Aug high C = 30 | Aug low C = 24 | Sep high C = 30 | Sep low C = 24 | Oct high C = 29 | Oct low C = 24 | Nov high C = 29 | Nov low C = 23 | Dec high C = 28 | Dec low C = 23 | Jan precipitation mm = 154 | Feb precipitation mm = 101 | Mar precipitation mm = 78 | Apr precipitation mm = 59 | May precipitation mm = 95 | Jun precipitation mm = 130 | Jul precipitation mm = 131 | Aug precipitation mm = 137 | Sep precipitation mm = 125 | Oct precipitation mm = 145 | Nov precipitation mm = 141 | Dec precipitation mm = 121 | Jan rain days = 17.4 | Feb rain days = 13.9 | Mar rain days = 14.4 | Apr rain days = 14.3 | May rain days = 22.3 | Jun rain days = 26.0 | Jul rain days = 27.9 | Aug rain days = 27.5 | Sep rain days = 26.2 | Oct rain days = 26.4 | Nov rain days = 21.4 | Dec rain days = 17.2 | source 1 = Meteoblue <small>(modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)</small><ref name="met_norms"> {{cite web | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/sibagat_philippines_1686847 | title = Sibagat: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | access-date = 29 April 2020 }}</ref> | date = 29 April 2020 }} ===Barangays=== Sibagat is politically subdivided into 24 [[barangay]]s.{{PSGC detail|nscb}} Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s while some have [[sitios]]. {{PH brgy table lite|top}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314001| Afga | 2995| 3151}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314002| Anahawan | 597| 639}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314003| Banagbanag | 677| 719}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314004| Del Rosario | 262| 284}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314005| El Rio | 1463| 1443}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314006| Ilihan | 1057| 1087}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314007| Kauswagan | 338| 378}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314008| Kioya | 635| 651}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314024| Kolambugan | 1974| 1981}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314009| Magkalape | 178| 264}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314010| Magsaysay | 968| 934}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314011| Mahayahay | 1172| 1429}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314012| New Tubigon | 1113| 1099}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314013| Padiay | 1627| 1573}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314014| Perez | 923| 1055}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314015| [[Poblacion]] | 5998| 5875}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314016| San Isidro | 850| 955}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314017| San Vicente | 1278| 1087}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314018| Santa Cruz | 444| 492}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314019| Santa Maria | 720| 704}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314020| Sinai | 551| 621}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314021| Tabon-tabon | 3053| 2943}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314022| Tag-uyango | 678| 644}} {{PH brgy table lite|160314023| Villangit | 1189| 977}} {{PH brgy table lite|bottom|30985}} ==Demographics== [[File:Sibagat Town Hall.jpg|thumb|Sibagat Town Hall]] {{Philippine Census | align= none | title= Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}} | 1903 = | 1918 = | 1939 = | 1948 = | 1960 = | 1970 = | 1975 = | 1980 = | 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}} | 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}} | 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}} | 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}} | 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}} | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | 2025 = | 2030 = | footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} }} In the 2020 census, Sibagat had a population of 33,957.{{PH census|current}} The population density was {{convert|{{sigfig|33,957/567.82|2}}|PD/km2}}. Most of the inhabitants are [[Visayan people|Visayan]] migrants from [[Bohol]], [[Cebu]], [[Leyte]] and [[Negros (Philippines)|Negros]] provinces. Indigenous people include the [[Manobo]] and [[Higaonon]]. ==Economy== {{PH poverty incidence}} === Agriculture === The economy of Sibagat is dependent heavily on [[subsistence agriculture]]. Its major agricultural products are [[coconut]], [[maize|corn]], [[coffee]], [[Cocoa bean|cacao]], [[fruit]]s, [[vegetable]]s, and root crops. === Trade and Industry === The town of Sibagat plays a major role in [[Abacá]] Industry in [[Agusan del Sur]] as well as the entire [[Caraga]] Region.<ref name="DILGCaragaRegionXIII-Sibagat">{{cite web|url=http://caraga.dilg.gov.ph/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=91|title=SIBAGAT|date=20 February 2013 |publisher=DILG Regional Office XIII-Caraga Region}}</ref> The Sibagat [[Federation]] of [[Abaca]] [[Weaving|Weavers]] [[Trade association|Association]] (SAWA), Inc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SIBAGAT ABACA WEAVERS ASSOCIATION {{!}} Philippines Business Database 📚|url=https://phl.bizdirlib.com/phl-company/guid/2632|access-date=2021-05-16|website=phl.bizdirlib.com}}</ref> — as Sibagat town is leading and major producer of ''"sinamay"'' ([[woven]] [[abaca]] [[fiber]]) that played vital role in the growing and production of [[abaca]] products in the province. [[Abaca]] is identified as "[[One Town, One Product (Philippines)|One Town One Product]]" (OTOP).<ref>{{cite web|title=Provincial Agriculture Office 2009 Annual Report|url=http://agriculture.agusandelsur.gov.ph/annual_reports/2009_rep/hvcc_09.pdf|publisher=System Information of Provincial Agriculture Office}}</ref> Their major product is ''Sinamay'', a [[woven]] stalks of the [[abaca]] tree which [[fiber]] is stronger than [[cotton]] or [[silk]], and as a result of that ''sinamay'' holds a very firm shape. Sibagat ''"sinamay"'' shines every time they will participate in [[trade fairs]] in both regional and national events.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Caraga InFocus|title=Sibagat town's Sinamay shines in "Buy Caraga by Caraga" fair product parade|url=https://issuu.com/caragainfocus/docs/may_27-june_02__2017|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Issuu|date=14 June 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sibagat town's Sinamay shines in "Buy Caraga by Caraga" fair product parade|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDTI.AgusandelSur%2Fposts%2Fsibagats-sinamay-shines-in-the-buy-caraga-by-caraga-fair-product-parade_________%2F1968282173408335%2F|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Feature: 4 of 6 Caraga producers who qualified for National Trade Fair 2009|url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&fi=p090217.htm&no=64|access-date=2021-05-16|website=archives.pia.gov.ph}}</ref> Members of Sibagat [[Abaca]] [[Weaving|Weavers]] [[Trade association|Association]] (SAWA) make rolls of [[fabric]] from ''sinamay'' or the first-class [[fiber]] from the Tagongon and Laylay varieties of [[abaca]]. The [[woven fabric]] is used as material for [[handicraft]], [[housewares]] and [[fashion]] accessories, which are sold in the home and export markets.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ronnel Domingo (March 11, 2007)|title=One Product, One Town|url=https://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294794|publisher=pinoyexchange.com}}</ref> The [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] [[Tribal]] [[Tree]] [[Farmers]] Association (KATTFA) is a major player of [[abaca]] [[trading]]. A [[licensed]] [[abaca]] local [[trade]]r based in [[Kolambugan, Sibagat]], [[Agusan del Sur]] authorized by the [[Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority]] (PFIDA).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiber Industry Stakeholders Directory 2016-2017|url=http://www.philfida.da.gov.ph/images/Directory/2016-2017_Directory_of_Fiber_Industry_Stakeholders.pdf|website=philfida.da.gov.ph|publisher=Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority}}</ref> ===Energy=== Global Sibagat [[Hydropower|Hydro Power]] Corporation is a subsidiary of Jowood Industries Inc., Philippines. The company has initially awarded by the [[Department of Energy (Philippines)|Department of Energy]] (DOE) a [[Renewable Energy]] (RE) Service contracts for multiple [[hydropower]] projects in the Municipality of Sibagat with a combined potential capacity of 24-Megawatts (MW). The said contracts were executed through a ceremonial signing with Global Sibagat President James G. Ong and the then [[Energy]] [[Secretary]] [[Jericho Petilla]] last February 6, 2014. The RE projects are the [[Managong Falls|Managong]] Hydroelectric Power Plant (6MW), [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] Hydro Power Plant (13MW) and Bugsukan Hydro Power Plant (5MW) all located in Sibagat, [[Agusan del Sur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=hydro-power-contracts-inked&id=83151|title=Hydro power contracts inked|work=BusinessWorld(February 8, 2014)}}</ref> ====Hydro Power Plant Projects==== The [[Department of Energy (Philippines)|Department of Energy]] (DOE) have identified various [[Renewable Energy]] [[power plant]] projects and awarded service contracts to the below list of [[hydropower]] projects all located in the Municipality of Sibagat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/renewable_energy/awarded_hydropower_2017-06-30.pdf|title=Awarded Hydroelectric Power Projects as of June 30, 2017|publisher=www.doe.gov.ph}}</ref> *13MW [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] [[Hydropower]] Plant Project - *6MW [[Managong Falls|Managong]] [[Hydroelectric]] [[Power Plant]] Project - Location: [[Managong Falls]], Barangay [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] *5MW Bugsukan [[Hydropower]] Plant Project - Location: Bugsukan River, Barangay [[Tabontabon, Sibagat|Tabontabon]], *5MW Hilong-hilong 4 [[Hydropower]] Plant Project - Location: Barangay [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] *7.7MW [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] 1 [[Hydropower]] Project - Location: [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa River]], Barangay [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] and [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] *7.0MW [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] 2 [[Hydropower]] Project - Location: [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa River]], Barangay [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] and [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] *5.6MW [[Wawa River (Agusan del Sur)|Wawa]] 3 [[Hydropower]] Project - Location: [[Managong Falls|Managong River]], Barangay [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] ==Government== ===Elected officials=== Members of the Sibagat Municipal council (2022-2025): Executive officials: * Municipal Mayor: Dr. Thelma Gonzaga Lamanilao, MD * Municipal Vice Mayor: [[Maria Liza Lamanilao Evangelista]], [[Certified Public Accountant|CPA]], [[Real estate broker|REB]], [[Environmental planning|ENP]] Municipal councilors: * Aljun Pagyos Cayawan * Josephine Dacera Benegian * Jovan Aplicador Duarte * Salvador Palban Bares, Jr. * Roland Canono Vergara * Mark Vincent Borres Muldez * Gines Gablines Coranes * Francisco Pagoyo Garlit ==Infrastructure== ===Communications=== The [[Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company]] provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by [[Smart Communications]] and [[Globe Telecommunications]]. ===Transportation=== [[File:Wawa Bridge in Brgy. San Vicente, Sibagat.jpg|thumb|The Wawa Bridge]] ==== By Land ==== All means of land transportation including [[Public utility vehicle|Public Utility Buses]] (PUB), most common are "[[Vallacar Transit|Bachelor Express]]" and <nowiki>''</nowiki>[[Davao Metro Shuttle]]" including "Surigao Express" and "Land Car Inc (LCI)" plying the routes of [[Butuan]]-[[Davao City|Davao]], [[Butuan]]-[[San Luis, Agusan del Sur|San Luis]], [[Butuan]]-[[San Francisco, Agusan del Sur|San Francisco]], [[Butuan]]-[[Mangagoy]] and [[Butuan]]-[[Tandag]] via [[Pan-Philippine Highway]] [[Butuan]]-[[Agusan del Sur|Agusan]]-[[Davao City|Davao]] Road. There are also [[Public utility vehicle|Public Utility Jeepneys]] (PUJ) and [[Passenger Van]]s plying [[Butuan]]-Sibagat-[[Bayugan]] route. Sibagat can be reached also by land directly from [[Manila]], [[Quezon City#Cubao|Cubao]], [[Pasay]], [[Bicol Region|Bicol]] and [[Visayas]] plying to [[Davao City]] routes and vice versa through [[Philtranco]] and PP Bus Line via [[Pan-Philippine Highway]]. ==== By Air ==== [[Butuan Airport]] (''also referred as'' [[Bancasi Airport]]) is the nearest airport. [[Davao Airport]] (''also referred as'' [[Francisco Bangoy International Airport]]) can be an alternate route from [[Manila]] or [[Cebu]] to [[Davao City]] as transit point. [[Surigao Airport]] can also be an alternate route from [[Manila]] or [[Cebu]] to [[Surigao City]] as transit point. ==== By Sea ==== Inter-island vessels with the likes of M/V Filipinas vessels of [[Cokaliong Shipping Lines]], [[Trans-Asia Shipping Lines]] and [[2GO Travel]] of [[2GO Group]] (''the latest operator of the remnants of formerly famous [[SuperFerry]] fleet, [[Negros Navigation]] fleet and [[Cebu Ferries]]'') plying the [[Manila]]-[[Cebu]]-[[Nasipit]], [[Manila]]-[[Surigao City|Surigao]]-[[Nasipit]], [[Manila]]-[[Cagayan de Oro]]-[[Nasipit]], [[Cebu City|Cebu]]-[[Nasipit]], [[Tagbilaran]]-[[Nasipit]] and [[Dumaguete]]-[[Nasipit]] routes on regular schedules with [[Nasipit|Nasipit Port]] as transit point. [[Public transport|Public Utility Buses]], [[Public utility vehicle|Public Utility Jeepneys]], [[Van|Passenger Vans]] and [[Multicab]]s are available at [[Nasipit|Nasipit Port]] [[Wharf]] going to [[Butuan]] Integrated Bus Terminal. ==== Local transportation ==== [[Motorcycle taxi]], locally known as ''[[Habal-habal]]'', is a single motorcycle modified with outriggers to seat more than two persons that caters passengers from Sibagat town proper to adjacent barangays and remote villages with rough and steep terrain. In Sibagat town, the more complex ''Habal-habal'' can seat up to twelve persons or more including their baggage. ==Media== DXCN-FM 99.1 Radyo Kaagapay - the only broadcast [[radio station]] in the town of Sibagat. The [[Nutriskwela Community Radio]] is a Project of the [[National Nutrition Council (Philippines)]] to address the problem of hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines by providing correct and updated [[Nutrition and Health]] information to areas with high prevalence of malnutrition and no access to [[broadcast media]]. It was implemented in 2008, and Radyo Kaagapay in Sibagat, [[Agusan del Sur]] was its pioneering recipient in [[Caraga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/caraga/1854-happy-7th-founding-anniversary-dxcn-99-1-radyo-kaagapay|title=Happy 7th Founding Anniversary DXCN-FM 99.1 Radyo Kaagapay|publisher=National Nutrition Council Caraga Regional Office}}</ref> ==Education== ===Central elementary schools=== [[File:Sibagat Central Elementary School.jpg|thumb|Sibagat Central Elementary School]] {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | District ! scope="col" | Barangay |- ! scope="row" | Sibagat Central Elementary School | Sibagat District I | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Afga Central Elementary School | Sibagat District II | [[Afga, Sibagat|Afga]] |} ===Secondary schools=== There are Six (6) high schools in the town. {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! Name ! scope="col" | Type ! scope="col" | Barangay |- ! scope="row" | [[Afga, Sibagat|Afga]] National High School (ANHS) | Public | [[Afga, Sibagat|Afga]] |- ! scope="row" | Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat, Inc. (FSUCSI) | Private | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Magsaysay National High School (MNHS) | Public | [[Magsaysay, Sibagat|Magsaysay]] |- ! scope="row" | [[New Tubigon]] National High School of Home Industries (NTNHSHI) | Public | [[New Tubigon]] |- ! scope="row" | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] National High School (PNHS) | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] |- ! scope="row" | Sibagat National High School of Home Industries (SNHSHI) | Public | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |} ===College=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Type ! scope="col" | Barangay |- ! scope="row" | Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat, Inc. (FSUCSI) | Private | [[Poblacion]] |} Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat, Inc. (FSUCSI), is the oldest private educational institution in Sibagat. Founded in 1968 by Rev. Fr. Atanacio B. De Castro, S.J. the school named after the [[Spaniards|Spanish]] [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit Missionary]] Father Saturnino Urios, S.J. It is a Catholic Private School that run by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Butuan|Diocese of Butuan]] located at the heart of Sibagat within the compound of [[Anthony of Padua|Saint Anthony of Padua Parish]] along the [[Pan-Philippine Highway|Daang Maharlika Pan-Philippine Highway]] in Barangay Poblacion. The institution is also a sister school of [[Father Saturnino Urios University]] in [[Butuan]]. It offers complete [[Kindergarten]], [[Elementary education|Elementary]], [[Secondary education|Secondary Education]] and [[Senior high school]]. It is also an accredited [[Technical Education and Skills Development Authority|Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)]] Training Center for their [[TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)|TVET courses]]. ===Other Schools=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style+"font-size:95%;" |- ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Type ! scope="col" | Barangay ! scope="col" | District |- ! scope="row" | Afga Central Elementary School | Public | [[Afga, Sibagat|Afga]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Anahawan Elementary School | Public | [[Anahawan, Sibagat|Anahawan]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Bagumbayan IP School | Public | [[Santa Cruz, Sibagat|Santa Cruz]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Balonbon Elementary School | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] (Km. 29) | District II |- ! scope="row" | Banagbanag Elementary School | Public | [[Banagbanag]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Bantolinao Elementary School | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] (Purok 8) | District II |- ! scope="row" | Bayabas Elementary School | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] (Sitio Bayabas) | District II |- ! scope="row" | Causwagan Elementary School | Public | [[Kauswagan, Sibagat|Kauswagan]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Dandanon Elementary School | Public | [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] | District II |- | scope="row" | Del Rosario Elementary School | Public | [[Del Rosario, Sibagat|Del Rosario]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | El Rio Elementary School | Public | [[El Rio, Sibagat|El Rio]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat, Inc. (Kinder and Elementary) | Private | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Goshen Primary School | Public | [[New Tubigon]] (Goshen) | District I |- ! scope="row" | Ilihan Elementary School | Public | [[Ilihan, Sibagat|Ilihan]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Kioya Elementary School | Public | [[Kioya]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Kolambugan Elementary School | Public | [[Kolambugan, Sibagat|Kolambugan]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Magkalape Elementary School | Public | [[Magkalape]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Magsaysay Elementary School | Public | [[Magsaysay, Sibagat|Magsaysay]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Mahayahay Elementary School | Public | [[Mahayahay, Sibagat|Mahayahay]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | [[New Tubigon]] Elementary School | Public | [[New Tubigon]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Padiay Elementary School | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Pañas Elementary School | Public | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] (Sitio Pañas) | District II |- ! scope="row" | Perez Elementary School | Public | [[Perez, Sibagat|Perez]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | San Isidro I Elementary School | Public | [[San Isidro, Sibagat|San Isidro]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | San Isidro II Elementary School | Public | [[Afga, Sibagat|Afga]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | San Roque Elementary School | Public | [[Magsaysay, Sibagat|Magsaysay]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | San Vicente Elementary School | Public | [[San Vicente, Sibagat|San Vicente]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Sinai Elementary School | Public | [[Sinai, Sibagat|Sinai]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Sibagat Central Elementary School (SCES) | Public | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Santa Cruz Elementary School | Public | [[Santa Cruz, Sibagat|Santa Cruz]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Santa Maria Elementary School | Public | [[Santa Maria, Sibagat|Santa Maria]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Tabontabon Elementary School | Public | [[Tabontabon, Sibagat|Tabontabon]] | District II |- ! scope="row" | Tag-oyango Elementary School | Public | [[Tag-uyango]] | District I |- ! scope="row" | Villangit Elementary School | Public | [[Villangit]] | District I |} ===Other Educational and Learning Institutions=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style+"font-size:95%;" |- ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Type ! scope="col" | Barangay |- !scope="row" | Sibagat LGU Demonstration Farm (Agricultural Training Institute-RTC 13 Demo Farm)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-13|title=LGU-Sibagat Demo Farm is now a Learning Site for Agriculture in Agusan del Sur|url=https://ati.da.gov.ph/ati-13/news/08132020-1724/lgu-sibagat-demo-farm-now-learning-site-agriculture-agusan-del-sur|access-date=2021-04-11|website=ATI in Caraga Region|language=en}}</ref> | Learning Site | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- !scope="row" | Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development, Inc. (ALCADEV) | Learning Center | [[Padiay, Sibagat|Padiay]] |- ! scope="row" | Bible Baptist Church Children's Learning Center of Sibagat, Inc. | Learning Center | Sibagat |- ! scope="row" | Light and Life Learning Center of Sibagat, Inc. | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Saint Anthony of Padua Learning Center - Sibagat, Inc. | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Sidlak Child Development Center | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] (Purok 1) |- ! scope="row" | Negosyo Center (NC) Sibagat | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | HOPE Center Sibagat | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation-Integrated Development Center (JPIC-IDC) | Learning Center | [[Tag-uyango]] |- ! scope="row" | Poder y Prosperidad dela Comunidad (PODER) Day Care Center | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Poblacion Sibagat Day Care Center | Learning Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |- ! scope="row" | Barangay Day Care Centers | Learning Center | All Sibagat Barangays |- ! scope="row" | The Sibagat SKA Federation General Merchandise | Marketing Center | [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]] |} ==Notable personalities== <!-- Only include people with WP articles as per [[WP:Notability (people)]] --> * '''[[Dennis Laurente]]''' — (Barangay [[Mahayahay, Sibagat|Mahayahay]]), a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] Professional [[Boxer (boxing)|Boxer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/51054|title=Professional Boxing Record of Dennis Laurente}}</ref> and a former holder of [[World Boxing Council]] [[Asian Boxing Council]] (WBC ABC) Super [[Welterweight]] Champion belt. Born in [[Palompon]], [[Leyte]] but raised in Barangay Mahayahay, Sibagat. He attended his early education at [[Mahayahay, Sibagat|Mahayahay]] Elementary School and secondary at Sibagat National High School of Home Industries. <!-- HIDDEN CONTENT DUE NON-NOTABILITY OF PEOPLE LISTED. CREATE WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE FOR EACH PERSON FIRST THEN EDIT THIS SECTION * '''Aljun Cayawan''' — (Barangay [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]]), a World Champion and Multi-awarded [[Filipinos|Filipino]] Singer, Model, Artist, TV Personality, Product Endorser, Athlete and Tribal Youth Leader.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Asis|first=Salve|title=Datu ng tribu hinahanap si Kim|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2018/09/05/1848882/true-confessions|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref name="Bukas">{{Cite web|last=Bukas|first=Leo|title=Prince of Manobo Aljun Cayawan sasabak sa showbiz pagkatapos maging brand ambassador ng Megasoft - Pinoy Parazzi|url=https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/prince-of-manobo-aljun-cayawan-sasabak-sa-showbiz-pagkatapos-maging-brand-ambassador-ng-megasoft/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=www.pinoyparazzi.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=TEAM|first=PUSH|title=Prinsipe ng Manobo Aljun Cayawan gusto subukan ang ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/9/2/fresh-scoops/prinsipe-ng-manobo-aljun-cayawan-gusto-subukan-ang-48480|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Push}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=peoplesbalitashowbiz|date=2018-09-08|title=Aljun na kilala ring Datu Agong, napiling endorser dahil sa talent at advocacy sa Manobo Tribe|url=https://peoplesbalitashowbizs.com/2018/09/08/aljun-na-kilala-ring-datu-agong-napiling-endorser-dahil-sa-talent-at-advocacy-sa-manobo-tribe/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=People's Balita Showbiz|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Young Manobo datu from Agusan del Sur promotes culture on ‘Bawal Judgmental’|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/hashtag/content/746869/young-manobo-datu-from-agusan-del-sur-promotes-culture-on-bawal-judgmental/story/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=GMA News Online|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Chua">{{Cite web|last=Chua|first=Sany|title=LOOK: Prince of Manobo Aljun Cayawan is the new face of a hygienic products brand {{!}} PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/9/4/photos/look-prince-of-manobo-aljun-cayawan-is-the-new-fa-104686|access-date=2021-03-27|website=PUSH}}</ref> 2-Division World Champion representing the [[Philippines]] that hauled 14 Gold Medals during the 2018 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in [[California]], [[USA]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ventura|first=Dinah S.|date=2018-09-09|title=A prince among men|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/09/10/a-prince-among-men/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Daily Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Unknown">{{Cite web|last=Unknown|title=Aljun Cayawan, A Prince From The Manobo Tribe Of Agusan, Wins Big As Singer-Model In WCOPA, Now An Endorser Of Megasoft Hygienic Products|url=https://www.showbizportal.net/2018/09/aljun-cayawan-prince-from-manobo-tribe.html|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Showbiz Portal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=What makes Filipinos stand out in the World Championship of Performing Arts|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/8/4/WCOPA-jed-madela-aljun-cayawan-newsroom.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520032819/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/8/4/WCOPA-jed-madela-aljun-cayawan-newsroom.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 20, 2021|access-date=2021-03-27|website=cnn|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-02|title=Rising singer is a datu|url=http://www.tempo.com.ph/2019/01/03/rising-singer-is-a-datu/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper}}</ref> He won the title of "The Stars" of [[Mister Philippines]] 2017 Pageant<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-07|title=The Stars (2nd runner-up): Aljun Cayawan|url=https://indianandworldpageant.com/2017/04/07/mister-philippines-2017-winners/aljun-cayawan/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Indian and World Pageant|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=michaelralphmontejo|date=2017-04-08|title=♚MISTER PHILIPPINES 2017 WINNERS!|url=https://michaelralphmontejo.wordpress.com/2017/04/08/%e2%99%9amister-philippines-2017-winners/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Michael Ralph Montejo Portfolio|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ello|first=Arvin|title=Mister Philippines 2017: Full List of Winners|url=https://www.vintersections.com/2017/04/mister-philippines-2017-full-list-of.html|access-date=2021-03-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Butchcord|date=2017-04-25|title=Pageant Junkie: Aljun Cayawan: In Swimwear|url=http://geefilms.blogspot.com/2017/04/aljun-cayawan-in-swimwear_25.html|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Pageant Junkie}}</ref> He is the brand ambassador for the famous Megasoft Megaproducts<ref name="Chua"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-02|title=Aljun Cayawan, unang Manobo na product endorser|url=http://balita.net.ph/2018/09/03/aljun-cayawan-unang-manobo-na-product-endorser/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid}}</ref><ref name="Unknown"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bueno|first=John|title=Meet New Megasoft Brand Ambassador Aljun Cayawan|url=https://www.kumagcow.com/2018/09/meet-new-megasoft-brand-ambassador.html|access-date=2021-03-27}}</ref><ref name="Bukas"/> *'''Julifer Ytac-Ponder''' — (Barangay [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]]), a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] award-winning International Professional Pole Dancer Exhibitionist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-05|title=Mom’s fitness journey leads to pole dance, fitness studio - Julifer Ponder|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/187873/moms-fitness-journey-leads-pole-dance-fitness-studio|access-date=2021-05-08|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref> She was crowned as the Pole Queen 2018, competed and won in various national and international Pole and Aerial Acrobatic Dance Competitions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Añejo Passion Series: Juli Ponder|url=https://www.cnn.ph/videos/2019/11/6/Añejo-Passion-Series--Juli-Ponder.html|access-date=2021-05-08|website=cnn|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Juli Ponder (Pole Fitness & Fab Toning)|url=http://fitandfab.ponderdevelopment.com/instructor-profiles.aspx|access-date=2021-05-08|website=fitandfab.ponderdevelopment.com}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=CNN Philippines - Julifer Ponder|url=https://www.facebook.com/cebupolefitness/videos/cnn-philippines-julifer-ponder/489497281638874/|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> She was dubbed as the "Queen of the Dancing Fire Warriors" that brought their dance group to the Semi-Finals in [[ABS-CBN]]'s [[Pilipinas Got Talent]] Season 6.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-24|title=‘Pilipinas Got Talent’: Dance group gets standing ovation for Lapu-Lapu tribute|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/24/18/pilipinas-got-talent-dance-group-gets-standing-ovation-for-lapu-lapu-tribute|access-date=2021-05-08|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Pilipinas Got Talent 2018 Auditions: Dancing Fire Warriors - Fire Dance|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwVthQN353E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/uwVthQN353E |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Pilipinas Got Talent 2018 Semifinals: Dancing Fire Warriors - Fire Dance|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO3KV_W7FsQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/EO3KV_W7FsQ |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *'''Anito Beronilla''' — (Barangay [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]]), a multi-awarded [[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[Visayans|Visayan]] prolific [[Writer]], [[Fictionist]], [[Essayist]] and [[Poet]] laureate whose works were recipient of various awards and recognitions that caused BATHALAD-Mindanao to elevate and honor him to the prestigious [[Hall of Fame]] [[Award]] in the field of [[Literature]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=ANITO B. BERONILLA, HALL OF FAME AWARDEE DURING BATHALAD-MINDANAO 18TH CONVENTION|url=https://ranaostar.blogspot.com/2014/11/bathalad-mindanao-holds-18th-convention.html|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Ranao Star Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anito B. Beronilla, one of the Hall of Famer of BATHALAD-Mindanao|url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/bisaya/20171115/281578060945772|access-date=2021-05-13|via=PressReader}}</ref> *'''Fr. Candido Bayron, Jr.''' — (Barangay [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]]), a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[Priest]] who oftentimes hosted "Healing Mass sa Veritas", a regular programming of [[TV5 Network]] every [[Sunday]] simulcast with the powerful and historic [[Radio Veritas]] [[DZRV-AM|DZRV]] ''(on-air as Veritas846)''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.veritas846.ph/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Veritas846|language=en-US}}</ref> and broadcast with [[One PH]] and [[Cignal TV]].<ref>{{Citation|title=HEALING MASS SA VERITAS HOMILY {{!}} Rev. Fr. Candido Bayron, SCJ {{!}} March 17, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7-3S1iZf_A|language=en|access-date=2021-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=HEALING MASS SA VERITAS HOMILY {{!}} Rev. Fr.Candido Bayron, SCJ {{!}} January 11, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf3W4HVdswU|language=en|access-date=2021-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Download Rev Fr Candido Bayron Jr. 3gp .mp4|url=https://web.codedfilm.com.ng/search/rev-fr-candido-bayron.html|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Codedfilm}}</ref> *'''Fr. Carlito Clase, Jr.''' — a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[Priest]] and current School Director of Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Former Rebels, CAFGUs finish TESDA training course in Sibagat|url=https://www.mindanaodailynews.com/news/the-region/caraga-region/former-rebels-cafgus-finish-tesda-training-course|access-date=2021-05-14|website=www.mindanaodailynews.com}}</ref> He was former Sibagat [[Parish priest|Parish Priest]] who made a great impact to the youth, to the faith and the lives of the people of Sibagat. He's one of the prominent figures in the region when he serves as the Executive Director of [[Caraga]] Conference of Peace and Development (CCPD)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rev. Fr. Carlito Clase, executive director of Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD)|url=http://caragaphotoreleases.blogspot.com/2016/12/mindanao-week-of-peace-2016-culmination.html|access-date=2021-05-14|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD) to conduct countering violent extremism forum|url=http://www.piacaraga.com/2017_10_01_archive.html|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref> and Director for [[Indigenous peoples|Indigenous People's Affairs]] (IPA) wherein he received numerous awards and recognitions<ref>{{Cite web|title=30-IB Python's 37th founding anniversary celebrated|url=http://www.surigaotoday.com/2010/04/30-ib-pythons-37th-founding-anniversary.html|access-date=2021-05-14|website=SURIGAO Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-02-04|title=4ID to award LGUs, church groups|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph//article/177005/Business/4ID-to-award-LGUs-church-groups|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Sunstar|language=English}}</ref> in his campaign and involvement in [[Environmental protection]], [[Ethnic groups in the Philippines|Ethnic culture preservation]], protecting the rights of [[Indigenous peoples|Indigenous Cultural Minorities]] and [[Peace]] and development of the region.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Philippine Information Agency|first=|last2=|title=Fr. Carlito Clase|url=https://pia.gov.ph/photos/10028|access-date=2021-05-14|website=pia.gov.ph|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=[PIA News] CCPD official emphasizes miracle of sharing in MWOP culmination program in Butuan|url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=R13&id=7258&y=2010&mo=12|access-date=2021-05-14|website=archives.pia.gov.ph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mindanews|date=2009-04-13|title=Priests, pastors tapped n fight vs illegal logging in Caraga|url=https://www.mindanews.com/environment/2009/04/priests-pastors-tapped-n-fight-vs-illegal-logging-in-caraga/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=MindaNews|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Local officials, IPs express support to EO-23|url=http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/index/blog/item/180-local-officials-ips-express-support-to-eo-23|access-date=2021-05-14|website=agusandelsur.gov.ph}}</ref> *'''PCol. Restituto Lacano, Jr.''' — (Barangay [[Poblacion, Sibagat|Poblacion]]), a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[Police]] [[Colonel]] who took over as OIC-Provincial Commander of [[Lanao del Sur]] at the height of [[Marawi siege]] crisis, also known as the "[[Battle of Marawi]]", the longest siege of urban armed fighters in the [[Philippines]] that involved [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|ISIS]] [[Terrorism|Terrorist]] inspired-[[Maute group|Maute Group]] and other [[Islamic extremism|Muslim extremists]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=AMID MARAWI CRISIS: Lanao del Sur police chief relieved, PSupt Restituto Lacano take over as OIC-Provincial Commander|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/613498/lanao-del-sur-police-chief-transferred-to-armm/story/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=GMA News Online|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-13|title=PSUPT Restituto Lacano Jr. New OIC-Lanao del Sur police commander during Marawi Siege|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/13/lanao-del-sur-police-commander-relieved/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lanao del Sur top cop relieved of post|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/lanao-del-sur-police-chief-nantes-relieved|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Rappler|language=en}}</ref> *'''Dani Dixon''' — (Barangay [[San Vicente, Sibagat|San Vicente]]), a [[Filipino Americans|Filipino-American]] singer, one of the favorites of [[ABS-CBN]]'s [[The Voice Teens (Philippine season 2)|The Voice Teens Philippines Season 2)]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com|title=Meet Danille Dixon from Agusan Del Sur {{!}} The Voice Teens 2020 {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thevoiceteens2020/videos/meet-danille-dixon-from-agusan-del-sur-the-voice-teens-2020-259629|access-date=2021-04-18|website=ent.abs-cbn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com|title=Blind Auditions: Danille Dixon stuns Coaches with her "May Bukas Pa" performance {{!}} The Voice Teens 2020 {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thevoiceteens2020/videos/blind-auditions-danille-dixon-stuns-coaches-with-her-may-bukas-pa-performance-259649|access-date=2021-04-18|website=ent.abs-cbn.com}}</ref>--> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code] {{Geographic location | Centre = Sibagat | North = {{nowrap|[[Cantilan, Surigao del Sur]] / [[Madrid, Surigao del Sur]]}} | Northeast = {{nowrap|[[Carmen, Surigao del Sur]]}}<br />{{nowrap|[[Lanuza, Surigao del Sur]]}} | East = {{nowrap|[[Tandag City]]}}<br />{{nowrap|[[San Miguel, Surigao del Sur]]}} | Southeast = [[Bayugan]] | South = [[Bayugan]] | Southwest = [[Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte]] | West = {{nowrap|[[Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte|R. T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte]]}}<br />[[Butuan]] | Northwest = {{nowrap|[[Santiago, Agusan del Norte]]}}<br />{{nowrap|[[Cabadbaran|Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte]]}} }} {{Agusan del Sur|state=expanded}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Municipalities of Agusan del Sur]]
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