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Mayor of Ilagan
Incumbent
Josemarie L. Diaz [1]
since June 30, 2019
AppointerElected via popular vote
Term length3 years
Formation1904

The mayor of Ilagan ( Filipino: Punong Lungsod ng Ilagan) is the head of the local government of the city of Ilagan, Isabela who is elected to three year terms. The Mayor is also the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public services. The city mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms, totaling nine years, although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of one term. [2]

There were 28 municipal mayors during its period as a municipality since 1904. [3] [4] The first elected city mayor was Josemarie L. Diaz in 2013.

Mayors

Municipal Mayors (1904-2011)

The years 1999 [5] and 2012 [6] were a transition period to Ilagan cityhood but the former was failed and latter was a huge success.

City Mayors (2012-Present)

Mayor Term
1 Josemarie Laggui Diaz 2013–2016
2019–2022
2022–2025 [12]
2 Evelyn Catolico Diaz 2016–2019 [13]

Barangay officials

There are 91 barangays in Ilagan. It is considered as the most number of barangays in the province of Isabela. List below shows the latest population census (as of 2020), economic class, land area, and the current Barangay Captains (Punong Barangay), and SK chairpersons serving their terms from 2023-2025, considered as the shortest term of office. [14]

Gaylor M. Malunay from barangay Cabeseria 3, is the current president of the Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB). [15] Errol John R. Nebalasca from barangay Santa Isabel Sur, is the current president of SK Federation. [16]

Each barangays has seven barangay kagawad, and seven SK kagawad to form the barangay council. Also includes Barangay Justice System as the Lupon Tagapamayapa. Barangay tanods serve as barangay police officers.

There are 91 barangay captains, 637 barangay kagawad, 91 SK chairpersons, and 637 SK kagawad who were elected in the most recent Barangay and SK elections held on Monday, October 30, 2023.

*Italicized names are former names, except for Barangays Cabeseria 2 to Cabeseria 27 where their names can be interchanged or both are used respectively.

References

  1. ^ "Newly-elected city officials of Ilagan, Cauayan take oath". Merlito Edale Jr. of the Philippine Information Agency. pia.gov.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT". The Official Gazette PH. officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "HISTORY OF ILAGAN'S LEADERSHIPS". Official Website of the City of Ilagan. cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ilagan City to pay school fees of elementary and high school studes". Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Isabela's capital town renews bid for cityhood". - Charlie Lagasca (The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved January 21, 2006.
  6. ^ "Aquino signs Ilagan cityhood law". By Raymund Catindig, Charlie Lagasca(The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  7. ^ "About Isabela Province". Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  8. ^ "G.R. No. 115835-36. July 22, 1998". NLPDL-NLP. nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph. Retrieved July 22, 2001.
  9. ^ "Capital of Isabela". isabela.ph. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  10. ^ "Albano family: Let people see how mayor was murdered". GMA News. June 28, 2006. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  11. ^ "Thousands pay last respects to Ilagan mayor". - Charlie Lagasca (The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved July 7, 2006.
  12. ^ "Ilagan City Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  13. ^ "Ilagan City Election Results 2016". GMA News Online. gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  14. ^ "CONTACT INFORMATION FOR 91 BARANGAYS". cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  15. ^ "Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB)". cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  16. ^ "SK Federation". cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  17. ^ "City of Ilagan (Capital) - Code:023114000". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  18. ^ "List of the 91 Punong Barangays and 91 SK Chairpersons of the City of Ilagan, Isabela". COMELEC City of Ilagan, Isabela - Facebook.com. January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.