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OUR VISION
TUPI ENVISIONS A GOD-CENTERED, EMPOWERED SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY LIVING HARMONIOUSLY IN A SOUND ENVIRONMENT AND A DYNAMIC LOCAL GOVERNANCE.
OUR MISSION
IT IS A MISSION OF THE LGU TO ENSURE THE RESPONSIVE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES:
1. Uplift standard of living of the indigents /disadvantaged through promotion of job opportunities;
2. Preservation and enhancement of local culture and arts;
3. Establish linkages with POs, NGOs, and CSOs;
4. Advocate Sustainable Agriculture and Biodynamic Farming;
5. Serve and protect the interest of the community in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations promulgated by proper authorities;
6. Sustain cost-effective health services where stakeholders work together in serving the community;
7. Replicate and sustain community-based watershed areas and Solid Waste Management; and
8. Promote potential Eco-Agro Tourism.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO
I BACKGROUND
A. HISTORICAL
The Municipality of Tupi in the past even during the Pre-Hispanic era was believed to be solely inhabited by B’laans and Moslems. The B’laan who composed the greater population occupied most of the area, while the Moslems occupied the areas along the rivers traversing the community.
During that time, Tupi used to be a wide area of tropical virgin forests with only a few patches of clearing where the inhabitants used to settle. Food was solely derived from the forests and rivers. No roads and permanent human settlement exists. The inhabitants during that time lived in a nomadic way because food crops need not be grown and clean water is found everywhere.
Sometime in 1939, the late Commonwealth President, Manuel Luis Quezon conceived the idea of developing the potential and fertile area of Koronadal Valley and Allah Valley which gave birth to the creation of the National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) under Commonwealth Act. No. 141. The late Major General Paulino Santos, known today as the foremost initiator of development in South Cotabato and Sarangani Provinces was commissioned as General Manager of the Settlement project which includes the Municipality of Tupi.
Settlement areas were then set up, giant forest trees were cut to give way for the residential areas and roads were built to connect neighboring areas. Settlers from Luzon and the Visayas were brought by boat to this Promised Land and were distributed to the various Settlement areas where they were allotted a home lot and farm lot to till and develop.
Basic services were initially provided. Schools were likewise built. Based on an interview from Brgy. Capt. Manuel Sunga, whose family were among the Pre-War Settlers, the first Elementary School was located at the lot of a certain Mr. Roces located somewhere in Upper Tupi in the left side of the present National Highway going to Gen. Santos, the principal of which was Mr. Posadas. During the War, an elementary school likewise exists at the present lot being occupied by the Alliance Church, with the late Agustin Ferrariz, as principal. During the liberation, the Elementary School was located at the lower portion of the present Santos Hill Elementary School which was run by missionaries of the Alliance Church, the principal of which was Mr. Madrea. The quest for knowledge increased as the years go by, which attributed to the creation of a secondary technical school in the Municipality, the Koronadal Valley Institute (KVI) which was later changed to Matutum View Institute (MVI). The principal of said school was Mr. Fernandez. Said secondary technical school commenced its operation in 1946. However with the coming in of newly opened secondary schools, MVI ceased its operation in 1951. The first private secondary school in the Municipality of Tupi, the Gen. Paulino Santos Memorial Institute (GPSMI) was opened in 1952.
The firm determination of Gen. Paulino Santos coupled with his strict imposition of discipline among the settlers accredited to the fast pace of development in the settlement area. In 1941, when the Second Global War broke out, the ascending pace of development was hampered. In spite of the presence of the Japanese Imperial Army in the area, no major battle was recorded.
The predicament brought about by the War did not necessarily impede the pursuance of the development of the Settlement districts. Years after the Liberation of the Philippine by the American Forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, settlers returned to the Settlement areas and resumed the development of the area.
Upon return to normalcy, the National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) continued its usual function although its name was changed to Land Settlement and Development Corporation (LASEDECO), then to the National Resettlement Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) and later to the Board of Liquidators.
The Settlement Administration intensified its drive for the development of all settlement districts. Koronadal district, which manifested a leading pace in development, lead to its creation as a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 82 dated August 12, 1947. Tupi which used to be a barangay of the Municipality of Koronadal likewise gained momentum thus six year after the creation of Koronadal, Tupi become an independent municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 612 by the late President Elpidio Quirino dated September 11, 1953. On October 2 of the same year, the first set of appointed Municipal officials were sworn into office. Henceforth, the latter date had been commemorated as the foundation day of the municipality. The municipality then started to function as a fifth class municipality.
Efforts were exerted by the first and succeeding municipal officials to effect the growth and development of the municipality. Through the combined efforts of the past stewards of this municipality and with the additional sources of income paralleled by program and projects in social, cultural, educational and economic aspects Tupi was reclassified as a second class municipality on July 1, 1982. To date, however with the revision of local government unit income classification, the Municipality was classified as a Fourth Class Municipality.
Tupi, since its creation experienced a generally peaceful situation except for some minor clashes brought about by ethnic differences in the late fifties and early sixties. Only one major disturbance was experienced by the municipality in late1974 which involves the armed Moslem separatists and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. However, the situation did not significantly affect the developmental thrusts of the LGU. In the same decade, the Communist-inspired groups manifested their existence in the municipality but the same did not prosper, a position which signify that the general populace of the municipality are contented and peace-loving people, a situation which is a deterrent to the insurgency movements.
The Municipality of Tupi used to include : Tampakan in the northeast, Barangay Palkan of Polomolok in the South, a part of Marbel 8 of Koronadal in the north and Barangay Lambangan of T’boli in the Southwest. However, with the creation of the Municipality of Tampakan in June 21, 1969 under R.A. 5661, and the definition of political boundaries among adjacent municipalities aforesaid areas were separated from Tupi.
According to a famous legend which transferred from generation to generation, Tupi got its name from a beetle leaf which the natives used to chew. They call the leaf “tufi”. Said leaf can be found near cool springs which abounds in the area. According to the legend, a stranger happened to pass by the spring where the natives happened to be chewing “tufi”. The stranger asked the natives what the name of the place and the latter thinking they were being asked what they were chewing answered “tufi”. The stranger fulfilled about the answer left and became the forerunner of spreading the name of the place “tufi”, which later on, with unknown reason became TUPI. According to the first batch of settlers of the late 1930s, “before we came as settlers, Tupi already existed.
The following were the municipal officials of Tupi from 1954 up to present:**
1954
Hon. Leoncio Zarate Municipal Mayor
Hon. Mario Bagtasos Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Bonifacio Sanico Mun. Councilor
Hon. Primo Sese -do-
Hon. Datu Badong Nilong -do-
Hon. Anastacio Nabato -do-
1955
Hon. Ramon Cantiller Municipal Mayor
Hon. Jesus Pinera Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Servillano Langub Mun. Councilor
Hon. Felipe Flores -do-
Hon. Olimpio Sira -do-
Hon. Datu Calug Buguis -do-
1958
Hon. Antonio Balisi Municipal Mayor
Hon. Anastacio V. Navato Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Dionisio Cagas Mun. Councilor
Hon. Benjamin Claudio -do-
Hon. Ludovico Senador -do-
Hon. Sixto Garcia -do-
Hon. Eustaquio Valera -do-
Hon. Alejandra B. Ponce -do-
1960-1963
Hon. Antonio Balisi Municipal Mayor
Hon. Anito Salada Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Ludovico Senador Mun. Councilor
Hon. Pacifico Salamanca -do-
Hon. Benito Cornejo Sr. -do-
Hon. Alejandra Ponce -do-
Hon. Servillano Langub -do-
Hon. Juanito Manila -do-
Hon. Milagros Santos -do-
Hon. Ireneo Barroso -do-
1964-1967
Hon. Emilio Escobillo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Milagros Santos Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Alfredo Cagas Mun. Councilor
Hon. Fernando Villanueva -do-
Hon. Ireneo Barroso -do-
Hon. Basilio Salazar -do-
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales -do-
Hon. Rufino Josol -do-
Hon. Lope Tutor -do-
Hon. Santiago O. Adre -do-
1968
Hon. Honorio O. Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Fernando Villanueva Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Alejandro Rarang Mun. Councilor
Hon. Jesus Esteva -do-
Hon. Ireneo Barroso -do-
Hon. Pedro Cortes -do-
Hon. Lamberto Polo -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales, Jr. -do-
Hon. Anastacia Navato, Jr. -do-
1969
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Fernando Villanueva Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Alejandro Rarang Mun. Councilor
Hon. Jesus Esteva -do-
Hon. Ireneo Barroso -do-
Hon. Magdalena Cortes -do-
Hon. Lamberto Polo -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales, Jr. -do-
Hon. Anastacio Navato -do-
1970-1971
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Alejandro Rarang Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Ludovico Vargas Mun. Councilor
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales, Jr. -do-
Hon. Magdalena Cortes -do-
Hon. Basilio Salazar -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio , Sr. -do-
Hon. Ignacio Abella -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, Sr. -do-
Hon. Gregorio Evangelista -do-
1972-1975
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Alajandro Rarang Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Juanito Rebucan Mun. Councilor
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio, Sr. -do-
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, Sr. -do-
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales, Jr. -do-
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
1976-1979
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Juanito Rebucan Mun. Councilor
Hon. Alimudin Hassan Mun. Councilor
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio, Sr. -do-
Hon. Cipriano S. Danganan, Jr. -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, Sr. -do-
Hon. Abelardo Gonzales, Jr. -do-
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Luciano Conanan -do-
Hon. Myrna Rebucan -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon , Jr. -do-
Hon. Aurelio Culling, Jr. -do-
Hon. Efren Sarto -do-
Hon. Ildefonso Ortiz -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-
Hon. Justo Eleazar -do-
Hon. Francisco Gerona -do-
1980
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo, Sr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon, Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, Sr. -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-ABC Pres.
1981-1983
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo, Sr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon, Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel I. Senador , MD -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, Sr. -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Ma. Corazon Escobillo -do-SK Fed. Pres.
1984
Hon. Honorio Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo,Sr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano Danganan,Jr. Municipal Councilor
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon ,Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel Senador, MD -do-
Hon. Ismael Solilapsi, SR. -do-
Hon. Sofia Orencio -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-ABC Pres.
Hon. Ma. Corazon Escobillo -do-SK Fed. Pres.
1985
Hon. Honorio Cornejo, Sr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel I. Senador , MD -do-
Hon. Sofia Orencio -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-ABC Pres.
Hon. Ma. Janet S. Tamayo -do-SK Fed. Pres.
Jan. to March 1986
Hon. Honorio O. Cornejo Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo, Sr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano S. Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Elfredo Sales -do-
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon, Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel Senador, MD -do-
Hon. Sofia Orencio -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-
April to June 1, 1986
Hon. Elfredo Sales Municipal Mayor
Hon. Leonilon Escobillo, Sr. Mun. Vice Mayor-6/1/86 last day sa
Vice Mayor
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon, Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD -do-
Hon. Sofia Orencio -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-
June 2, 1986 to August 17, 1986
Hon. Elfredo Sales Municipal Mayor-OIC
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Mun. Vice Mayor – OIC
Hon. Cipriano Danganan, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Eliodoro Balanon, Jr. -do-
Hon. Alimudin Hassan -do-
Hon. Ludovico Vargas -do-
Hon. Sofia Orencio -do-
Hon. Yalan Pandian -do-
August 18, 1986 to October 20, 1986
Hon. Elfredo Sales Municipal Mayor - Appointive
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Fernancio Cruz SB Member
Hon. Gavino Nalda -do-
Hon. Roman Surriga -do-
Hon. Teodulfo Prudente -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Bacal Pagutaran -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Eleazer Duarte -do-
Hon. Yalan C. Pandian -do- ABC Pres. 10/20/86-
last day as ABC Pres.
October 21, 1986 to February 28, 1987
Hon. Elfredo Sales Municipal Mayor
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Fernancio Cruz SB Member
Hon. Gavino Nalda -do-
Hon. Roman Surriga -do-
Hon. Teodulfo Prudente -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Bacal Pagutaran -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Eleazer Duarte -do-
March 1, 1987 to November 30, 1987
Hon. Elfredo Sales Municipal Mayor
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Mun. Vice Mayor – OIC
Hon. Fernancio Cruz SB Member
Hon. Gavino Nalda -do-
Hon. Roman Surriga -do-
Hon. Teodulfo Prudente -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Bacal Pagutaran -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Eleazer Duarte -do-
Hon. Ildefonso S. Ortiz -do- ABC Pres.-1st day of service
December 1987 to January 31, 1988
Hon. Apolinario Hatulan Municipal Mayor - OIC
Hon. Angel Capareda Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Manuel Tabion SB Member
Hon. Evelio Sumagaysay -do-
Hon. Pedro Tampe -do-
Hon. Teresita Alburo -do-
Hon. Alexander Robleza -do-
Hon. Tommy Dawang -do-
Hon. Benjamin Pagayo -do-
Hon. Romulo Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Ildefonso Ortiz -do-
February 2, 1988 to March 30, 1992
Hon. Elfredo G. Sales Municipal Mayor
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Mun. Vice Mayor-resigned to run
as mayor
Hon. Efren P. Buca SB Member
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo -do-resigned 3/24/92 to run
as vice mayor
Hon. Gavino P. Nalda -do-
Hon. Antonio S. Ortiz -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Fernancio L. Cruz -do-
Hon. Roman S. Surriga -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Ildefonso S. Ortiz ABC President
April 1, 1992 to June 30, 1992
Hon. Elfredo G. Sales Municipal Mayor
Hon. Efren P. Buca Vice Mayor 4/1/92 law of succession
Hon. Gavino P. Nalda -do-
Hon. Antonio S. Ortiz -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Fernancio L. Cruz -do-
Hon. Roman S. Surriga -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Ildefonso S. Ortiz ABC President
June 30, 1992 – January 4, 1993
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala SB Member
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Efren P. Buca -do-
Hon. Benito C. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Antonio S. Ortiz -do-
Hon. Peregrino C. Antonano -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre Jr. -do-
Hon. Gavino P. Nalda -do-
Hon. Ildefonso S. Ortiz ABC President
January 5, 1993 to July 18, 1994
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito Zabala SB Member
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Benito C. Cornejo, Jr. -do- died 5/11/94
Hon. Nema B. Conejo -do- 7/1/94 1st day-office
(appointed)
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Peregrino C. Antonano -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Gavino P. Nalda -do-
Hon. Ildefonso S. Ortiz -do- ABC Pres 7/18/94
last day as ABC Pres.
Hon. Edgar G. Sambog -do- SK Fed Pres.
1/5/93 – 1st day of service
July 19, 1994 to June 30, 1995
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito Zabala SB Member
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo -do
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Peregrino C. Antonano -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Gavino P. Nalda -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do- ABC Pres 7/19/94
1st day as ABC Pres.
Hon. Edgar G. Sambog -do- SK Fed Pres.
July 1, 1995 to May 31, 1996
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito Zabala SB Member
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo -do
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz SB Member
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do- ABC Pres
Hon. Edgar G. Sambog -do- SK Fed Pres.last day 5/31/96
June 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito Zabala SB Member
Hon. Nema Cornejo -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Valentin Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do- ABC Pres. 6/30/97-last day
As ABC Pres.
Hon. Ray Z. Lorenzo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
July 1, 1997 to April 30, 1998
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Loreto S. Tamayo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito Zabala SB Member –resigned run for mayor
3-28-98
Hon. Nema Cornejo -do-
Hon. Nicolas M. Torre, Jr. -do-
Hon. Valentin Mariano, Jr. -do-
Hon. Antonio Ortiz -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Efren Buca -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres. 7/1/97
Hon. Ray Z. Lorenzo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
May 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo SB Member
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo -do-
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Jaimje D. Jangcan -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Ray Z. Lorenzo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
Hon. Antonio S. Leoncio, Sr.* SB Member – appointive
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr.* SB Member – appointive
Hon. Tuwa S. Guinandingan* SB Member - appointive
July 1, 1998 to March 20, 2000
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo SB Member
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo -do-
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Jaimje D. Jangcan -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Ray Z. Lorenzo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
3/20/2000- last day of service
March 20, 2000 to May 29, 2001
Hon. Roel I. Senador, MD Municipal Mayor
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo SB Member
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo -do-
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Jaimje D. Jangcan -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Arvin L. Malones -do- SK Fed. Pres.
3/20/2000-1st day of service
May 29, 2001 to June 30, 2001
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo SB Member
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Jaimje D. Jangcan -do-
Hon. Carlos S. Soguilon -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Arvin L. Malones -do- SK Fed. Pres.
June 30, 2001 to August 18, 2002
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo SB Member
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala -do-
Hon. Remigio P. Rojas -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- ABC Pres.
Hon. Arvin L. Malones -do- SK Fed. Pres.
August 19, 2002 to September 15, 2002
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo SB Member
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala -do-
Hon. Remigio P. Rojas -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do- 9/15/2002-last day
Hon. Wendy V. Aguinaldo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
8/19/2002-1st day
September 16, 2002 to June 30, 2004
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo SB Member
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala -do-
Hon. Remigio P. Rojas -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Avelino G. Recinto -do-(ABC Pres.) –9/16/02-
1st day of service
Hon. Wendy V. Aguinaldo -do- SK Fed. Pres.
July 1, 2004
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Roseller S. Tamayo SB Member
Hon. Laurence P. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala -do-
Hon. Remigio P. Rojas -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Romulo S. Orencio, Jr. -do-
Hon. Edwin R. Sim -do-
Hon. Hugolino V. Balayon, Jr. -do-
Avelino G. Recinto -do-(ABC Pres.)
Hon. Wendy V. Aguinaldo -do- (SK Fed. Pres)
July 1, 2007
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Nema B. Cornejo Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. SB Member
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala -do-
Hon. Efren P. Buca -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Rodner F. Torre -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do-
Hon. Armando M. Kasan -do-
October 2007
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Teresito M. Zabala SB Member
Hon. Efren P. Buca -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, Jr. -do-
Hon. Rodner F. Torre -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do-
Hon. Armando M. Kasan -do-
Hon. Weynard John B. Cornejo -do-
July 1, 2010
Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. Municipal Mayor
Hon. Valentin G. Mariano, Jr. Mun. Vice Mayor
Hon. Efren P. Buca SB Member
Hon. Glenn C. Hatulan -do-
Hon. Weynard John B. Cornejo -do-
Hon. Noel J. Escobillo -do-
Hon. Honorio M. Cornejo, III -do-
Hon. Armando M. Kasan -do-
Hon. Alexander A. Robleza -do-
Hon. Richard D. Hatulan -do-
-do-
** Sangguniang Bayan Secretariat File
B. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
The municipality of Tupi has a total of 15 barangays. It is one of the municipalities in the so-called lower valley of South Cotabato. It is among the three municipalities within the coverage of the first Congressional District of South Cotabato. With the latest regional modifications, Tupi is now within the jurisdiction of Central Mindanao Region or Region XII.
II PHYSICAL FEATURES
Land Area The total land area of Tupi is 31,150 hectares.
Boundaries :
North : Municipality of Tampakan and Koronadal City
South : Municipality of Polomolok
East : Municipality of Malungon
West : Municipality of Banga and T’boli
Land Uses :
Agricultural - 17,691
Grassland/Shrubbed Areas - 3,437
Woodland - 8,400
Special Miscellaneous -
Built-up – 130
Open WS – 1,492
Topography
The area of Tupi is composed of slopes ranging from level to very steep. Most of the areas have slope classification of 3-8 % or nearly level to undulating. There are 9,096 hectares, or 29% of the municipality's total land area, that belong to this category. The municipality is relatively mountainous. There are 8,379 hectares of areas with slope of 50% and above which is characterized by having a hilly to very steep slope. Only 6 percent of the municipality's total land area, or equivalent to 1,931 hectares, are flat lands.
The municipality is bounded by two mountain ranges, the Quezon Range in the Northeastern portion and the Roxas Mountain range in the Southwestern portion. Barangays within the vicinity of these ranges had been classified by the Municipality as Upland Areas.
The municipality has elevations ranging from 140 to 2,286 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Mt. Matutum peak. The Urban Center or Poblacion is approximately 300 meters above sea level.
Major Rivers: 1. Palian River and Marbel River which flows to
the Buluan Lake and
2. Silway River and Buayan River which flows to
the Sarangani Bay.
Major Mountain Ranges
There are two major Mountain Ranges that bounds the Municipality of Tupi from other Municipalities namely : the Quezon Range in the eastern portion which includes Mt. Matutum and the Roxas Range in the Western Side.
Major Mountains
Mt. Matutum is the major mountain in Tupi. It is the landmark of South Cotabato and one of Tupi’s major tourist attraction through its mountain trekking activities. Matutum had been declared as a Protected Landscape sometime in 1995. Although portions of the latter is shared by three other municipalities, around 75% is within the jurisdiction of Tupi. Other significant mountains include : Landayao in Cebuano and Mila’s Peak in Barangay Palian.
III SOCIAL SECTOR
- A. Demography
Total Population
As of the Population Census of 2000, Tupi incurred a population count of 53,440. The Growth rate based on the 1995 vis-à-vis the 2000 Census is 2.95%, Tupi has a projected population of 63,625 in 2006. Table 1 shows the Municipal Population and the no. of Households by Barangay.
Table 1: Municipal Population by barangay (2006)
|
Barangay
|
Total
Population
|
Household
Population
|
Number of
Households
|
|
Acmonan
|
4,242
|
4,242
|
848
|
|
Bololmala
|
3,196
|
3,196
|
639
|
|
Bunao
|
3,553
|
3,553
|
710
|
|
Cebuano
|
5,799
|
5,799
|
1,159
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
3,578
|
3,578
|
715
|
|
Kablon
|
5,181
|
5,181
|
1,036
|
|
Kalkam
|
1,282
|
1,282
|
256
|
|
Linan
|
3,375
|
3,375
|
675
|
|
Lunen
|
2,580
|
2,580
|
516
|
|
Miasong
|
3,513
|
3,513
|
702
|
|
Palian
|
3,055
|
3,055
|
611
|
|
Poblacion
|
14,063
|
14,063
|
2,812
|
|
Polonuling
|
6,996
|
6,996
|
1,399
|
|
Simbo
|
1,483
|
1,483
|
296
|
|
Tubeng
|
1,728
|
1,728
|
345
|
|
TOTAL
|
63,625
|
63,625
|
12,719
|
Source: 2000 NSO Survey Projected to 2006
Population Density
Tupi has a population density of 204 persons per square kilometer.
No. of Households
The projected number of households in 2006 is 12,719.
Average Household Size
Average Household size based on the 2000 Census is 5.
Birth Rate
Based on Registered Births as of 2006 and the projected population for the same year, the birth rate of Tupi is 2.3% which is comparatively lower as compared with the past two years. Table 2 shows the seven-year number of registered births and birth rate from 2000 to 2006.
Table 2: Number of Registered Births and Birth Rate
|
Year
|
Population
|
Number of Registered Births
|
Birth Rate**
|
|
2000
|
53440
|
2,125
|
4%
|
|
2001
|
55016
|
2,330
|
4.2%
|
|
2002
|
53639
|
2,026
|
3.6%
|
|
2003
|
58310
|
2,309
|
4%
|
|
2004
|
60030
|
2,365
|
4%
|
|
2005
|
61801
|
1,748
|
2.8%
|
|
2006
|
63625
|
1,491
|
2.3%
|
Source: Office of the Municipal Registrar
**Based on Projected Population
Death Rate
The death rate of Tupi for the last seven years ranged only from .26% to .28%.
Table 3: Number of Registered Deaths and Death Rate
|
Year
|
Number of Registered Deaths
|
Death Rate**
|
|
2000
|
150
|
.28%
|
|
2001
|
155
|
.28%
|
|
2002
|
154
|
.27%
|
|
2003
|
163
|
.28%
|
|
2004
|
158
|
.26%
|
|
2005
|
165
|
.27%
|
|
2006
|
173
|
.27%
|
Source: Office of the Municipal Registrar
**Based on Projected Population
- B. Health
Nutrition Status 2006
In 2006 out of 8,928 children weighed, 235 or 2.63% belong to Below Normal (Very Low) category. The number of children within below normal status amounted to 1588 or almost 18%. The majority of the children ( 79%) fall under the normal status while 50 children were rated to be above normal.
Morbidity
The leading cause of morbidity in 2006 was Pneumonia with 810 cases while in 2005, Influenza was highest with 1020 cases.
Table 4: Leading Causes of Morbidity 2003-2006
|
Causes of Morbidity
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
|
Dengue
|
|
94
|
75
|
24
|
|
Tuberculosis
|
101
|
110
|
|
80
|
|
Skin Disease
|
79
|
121
|
|
|
|
Anemia
|
249
|
135
|
|
|
|
Hypertension
|
131
|
151
|
|
147
|
|
Bronchitis
|
156
|
349
|
477
|
316
|
|
Diarrhea
|
535
|
414
|
|
451
|
|
AURI
|
735
|
543
|
408
|
|
|
Influenza
|
847
|
763
|
1020
|
617
|
|
Pneumonia
|
677
|
795
|
709
|
810
|
|
Sore Eyes
|
85
|
|
|
|
Source: Rural Health Unit
Mortality
There were 20 persons who died of Pneumonia and another 20 for Hypertension, both in 2006. In 2004 and 2005, the leading cause of mortality was hypertension with a total of 77 cases.
Table 5: Leading Causes of Mortality (2003-2006)
|
Causes of Mortality
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
|
Bleeding Peptic Ulcer
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
|
|
Diabetes Mellitus
|
|
2
|
7
|
6
|
|
Liver Cirrhosis
|
|
4
|
3
|
4
|
|
Bronchial Asthma
|
|
4
|
3
|
|
|
Pneumonia
|
16
|
10
|
|
20
|
|
PTB
|
11
|
10
|
9
|
|
|
Renal Failure
|
3
|
10
|
7
|
15
|
|
Cancer All Forms
|
12
|
15
|
12
|
|
|
Accident All Forms
|
7
|
22
|
14
|
6
|
|
Hypertension
|
|
45
|
32
|
20
|
|
Cardiovascular Disease
|
38
|
|
15
|
41
|
|
Myocardial Infarction
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
Gunshot Wound
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
Rheumatic Heart Disease
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
Pulmonary TB
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
Septecemia
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Meningitis
|
|
|
|
6
|
Source: Rural Health Unit
Health Facilities and Personnel, Government and Private
Table 6: Table showing the Existing Health Facilities and Personnel, Private and Public, Tupi, South Cotabato
|
Health Facilities
|
Public
|
Private
|
|
Rural Health Units
|
1
|
|
|
Barangay Health Stations
|
15
|
|
|
Medical Centers
|
None
|
None
|
|
Hospitals
|
1
|
1
|
|
Dental Clinics
|
1
|
4
|
|
Optical Clinic
|
|
|
|
Day Care Centers
|
43
|
2
|
|
Centers for the Elderly
|
1
|
|
|
Women’s Crises Center
|
1
|
|
|
Health Personnel
|
Government
Employee
|
Private
Practitioner
|
|
Doctors
|
3
|
2
|
|
Nurses
|
7
|
4
|
|
Dentists
|
1
|
5
|
|
Midwives
|
25**
|
3
|
|
Sanitary Inspectors
|
2
|
|
|
Medical Technologists
|
2
|
|
|
Dietician
|
None
|
None
|
|
X-ray Technicians
|
1
|
|
|
Pharmacists
|
1
|
4
|
|
Barangay Health Workers
|
180
|
|
|
Barangay Nutrition Scholars
|
18
|
|
|
Trained Birth Hilots
|
25
|
|
** including casual employees
- C. EDUCATION
Literacy Rate
Out of the 44,664 population aged 10 years and above, 38,411 or about 85 percent are literates. The rate is highest at age group 20 - 24 which makes up the 13.29 percent of the subject population. Literacy rate is slightly higher in male than female population, who both have rates of 85.5 and 83.8 percent respectively.
The high literacy rate is attributed to the presence of complete elementary schools in all barangays, the accessibility to secondary and tertiary level of education and the continuing Education Outreach Program for Non-Literates.
Table 7: Table showing existing number of Educational Institutions, Current Enrollment and Teacher-Student Ratio, Public and Private, Tupi, South Cotabato, SY 2005-2006
|
Educational Institutions
|
Public
|
Private
|
|
Pre-schools
|
43
|
3
|
|
Elementary Schools
|
23
|
3
|
|
High Schools
|
6
|
2
|
|
Colleges
|
0
|
1
|
|
Universities
|
None
|
None
|
|
Vocational Schools
|
None
|
2
|
|
Enrollment (CY 2005-2006)
|
|
|
|
Pre-school
|
1,431
|
|
|
Elementary
|
8875
|
297
|
|
High School
|
4415
|
464
|
|
Tertiary
|
None
|
157
|
|
Teacher-Student Ratio
|
|
|
|
Elementary
|
1:39
|
|
|
High School
|
1:59
|
|
Source: DepEd Planning Office
- D. HOUSING
There is one existing privately developed housing subdivision in the Municipality of Tupi. On the other hand, the Municipal Government had purchased a one-hectare lot located at Sitio Acfaon, Bunao, purposely for the housing needs and resettlement site for squatters and occupants of government lands. The latter is approximately 4 kilometers from the Poblacion.
The National Housing Authority , the Habitat for Humanity Foundation and the Phil-Canada Local Government Support Program have concocted a program called Habitat for Humanity. It is a low cost housing payable within 10 years. Table 8 is list of houses constructed with the aid of Habitat For Humanity in various barangays.
Table 8: No. of Houses Constructed by Habitat for Humanity (2003-2006)
|
Barangay
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
|
Bunao
|
34
|
|
1
|
13
|
|
Poblacion
|
|
7
|
2
|
5
|
|
Linan
|
|
3
|
2
|
|
|
Polonuling
|
|
1
|
1
|
|
|
Cebuano
|
|
|
2
|
1
|
|
Tubeng
|
|
|
|
43
|
|
Kablon
|
|
|
|
1
|
Source: Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
- E. Religion and Culture
Denominations
Tupi is dominated by Roman Catholic in terms of religion which accounts or 58.9% or a total of 37,472 individuals. Evangelicals and other Protestants total to 14.6% while Islam shares 6.93%.
Table 9: Household Population by Religious Affiliation, 2006
|
Religion
|
Number
|
% to total
|
|
Roman Catholic
|
37,472
|
58.9
|
|
Evangelicals
|
6,487
|
10.2
|
|
Islam
|
4,407
|
6.93
|
|
Seventh Day Adventist
|
4,133
|
6.5
|
|
Other Protestants
|
2,799
|
4.4
|
|
Iglesia ni Cristo
|
2,073
|
3.26
|
|
Others
|
6,254
|
9.81
|
Source: 2000 NSO Census Projected to 2006
Dialect
The major dialect in the municipality is Ilonggo, which is about 31.11% or 19,787 individuals. Cebuano and B’laan come next with 22.68% and 21.64% of the total population respectively. Other significant ethnic groups are Tagalog, Maguindanao, and Aklanon.
Table10: Household Population by Mother Tongue, 2006
|
Mother Tongue
|
Number
|
% to total
|
|
Hiligaynon/Ilonggo
|
19,787
|
31.11
|
|
Cebuano
|
14,425
|
22.68
|
|
Bilaan/B'laan
|
13,767
|
21.64
|
|
Tagalog
|
4,563
|
7.17
|
|
Maguindanao
|
3,837
|
6.03
|
|
Akeanon/Aklanon
|
3,046
|
4.78
|
|
Ilocano
|
1,939
|
3.05
|
|
Others
|
2,261
|
3.54
|
Source: 2000 NSO Census Projected to 2006
F. Topography
The area of Tupi is composed of slopes ranging from level to very steep. Most of the areas have slope classification of 3-8 % or nearly level to undulating
There are 9,096 hectares, or 29% of the municipality's total land area, that belong to this category. The municipality is relatively mountainous. There are 8,379 hectares of areas with slope of 50% and above which is characterized by having a hilly to very steep slope. Only 6 percent of the municipality's total land area, or equivalent to 1,931 hectares are flat lands.
The municipality is bounded by two mountain ranges, the Quezon Range in the Northeastern portion and the Roxas Mountain range in the Southwestern portion. Barangays within the vicinity of these ranges had been classified by the Municipality as Upland Areas.
The municipality has elevations ranging from 140 to 2,286 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Mt. Matutum peak. The Urban Center or Poblacion is approximately 300 meters above sea level.
IV ECONOMIC SECTOR
- A. INCOME
Based on its annual income, Tupi is classified as a second class municipality. The change in classification was effected in 2006. The table reflects that in ten years (1997-2010), the highest local revenue generated was in 2006. But it was in 2004 that the percentage of locally generated revenue to the total annual income was greatest at 23.1%.
Table 11: Comparative Data on the Sources of Income and Total Amount of Income (1997-2006)
|
Year
|
Sources of Income
|
Total Annual Income
|
% of Locally Generated Revenue to the Total Income
|
|
IRA
|
Local Revenue
|
|
1997
|
20,031,575.00
|
5,078,969.17
|
25,110,544.17
|
17.2%
|
|
1998
|
22,567,366.70
|
6,022,755.35
|
28,590,122.05
|
20.2%
|
|
1999
|
26,790.292.00
|
5,595,867.53
|
32,750,159.53
|
12.7%
|
|
2000
|
34,777,051.28
|
8,026,595.89
|
42,803,647.17
|
18.0%
|
|
2001
|
31,438,745.00
|
8,650,800.76
|
40,089,545.76
|
21.6%
|
|
2002
|
40,559,126.00
|
8,885,034.69
|
49,444,160.69
|
18.0%
|
|
2003
|
44,680,269.00
|
10,320,453.83
|
55,000,721.83
|
18.8%
|
|
2004
|
42,563,815.00
|
12,793,662.89
|
55,357,477.89
|
23.1%
|
|
2005
|
47,515,998.00
|
11,689,718.56
|
59,205,716.56
|
19.7%
|
|
2006
|
53,970,785.38
|
13,216,208.74
|
67,186,994.12
|
19.6%
|
Source : Office of the Municipal Accountant
- B. EMPLOYMENT
Labor Force Population Out of 63,625 population of the municipality, 56.5% or 35,949 individuals belong to the potential labor force. These are individuals whose ages range from 15 to 65. Of the said labor force 20,490 or 57% are economically active. The remaining 43% who are not economically active are the students, mothers, incapacitated and elders. Unemployment in male force is slightly higher than that of female. However, the male proportion in the economically active labor force is far greater than that of females. They comprise 70 percent of the total force. Majority of the household rely on agriculture for their livelihood.
- C. AGRICULTURE
Table 12: Food Crops and Livestock
|
Food Crops
|
Area Planted (Has.)
|
|
Rice
|
|
|
a. Irrigated
|
235
|
|
b. Non-irrigated
|
200
|
|
c. Upland
|
200
|
|
total
|
635
|
|
Corn
|
|
|
a. Yellow
|
2722
|
|
b. White
|
678
|
|
total
|
3400
|
|
Commercial/Industrial Crops
|
Area Planted (Has)
|
|
Coconut
|
4047
|
|
Banana
|
717
|
|
Rubber
|
36
|
|
Sugarcane
|
20
|
|
Coffee
|
997
|
|
Lowland Fruit Trees
|
370
|
|
Highland Fruit Trees
|
458
|
|
Papaya
|
263.5
|
|
Pineapple
|
4354
|
|
Asparagus
|
141
|
|
Cutflower
|
25
|
|
Vegetables
a. Lowland
b. Highland
|
47
460
|
|
Livestock
|
Population (heads)
|
|
Cattle
|
9,446
|
|
Swine
|
13,169
|
|
Carabao
|
1,555
|
|
Horse
|
2,431
|
|
Goat
|
3,351
|
|
Chicken
|
36,570
|
Source: Office of the Municipal Agriculturist
Fishing
Table13: Inland Fishing Production Area and Production Yield (2005)
|
Fish
|
Production Area (Has)
|
Production Yield (Tons/Cropping)
|
Farmer Adaptor
|
|
Tilapia
|
8
|
10.24
|
29
|
|
Hito
|
2
|
2.56
|
7
|
Source: Office of the Municipal Agriculturist
- D. FORESTRY AND MINING
Forest Area : 8,000 Has. ( Includes the Mt. Matutum Protected
Landscape.)
Mineral Reserves : Iron Ore (Exploratory Activities in early 70s)
Mining Businesses : None
- E. TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Major Industry/Products :
Pineapple, Papaya, Asparagus, Fruits, Vegetables, Corn, Coffee, Bananas, Cutflowers and other High Value Commercial Crops; Wood Products; Processed Food
Existing Major Business Establishment :
- Progressive Farms
- Kablon Farms
- Istanfilco Dole Philippines
- Central Universal Corporation
- Blooming Petals, Inc.
- Other Large Scale Livestock and Poultry Raisers distributed all
over the Municipality
Exports :
1. Pineapple
2. Anthorium
3. Asparagus
4. Bottled Fruit Preserves (Under Negotiation)
5. Bongolan Banana
F. TOURISM
Major Tourist Attractions
ï “Amyak Maleh Matutum” Mountain Trekking cum Tree Planting Activity
ï Blooming Petals Cutflower Plantation
ï Kablon Farms
Major Hotels/Restaurants
ï 3 N Motel, Lower Tupi, Poblacion
ï Nadie’s Chicken House
ï Servillano’s Place
ïTed's Place
Events and Festivals:
1. Kasadyahan Festival, "Sagana Sayaw Sa Kadalanan-Kasadyahan, a Street Dancing competition coined from Visayan word "Kasadya". It is a convergence of various ethnic and cultural dances featuring Tupi as the province's flower, fruit and vegetable basket and a town where various cultures abode. Held every September 11 in celebration of the town's foundation anniversary.
2. Linggo ng Mt. Matutum. A weeklong festivity every March 13-20 of each year in celebration of the declaration of Mt. Matutum as protected Landscape: highlighting "Amyak Maleh", a climb and plant mountaineering activities and the Mindanao wide "Amyak Maleh Mt. Matutum Bike Challenge".
3 Mutya ng Tupi. Annual Beauty Pageant held a week before September 11. It is one of the highlights of the town's annual foundation day.
4. Anniversary Parade. Held every September 11, a colorful march of civic, military and costume parade drawing huge crowd coming from neighboring municipalities including tourists and balikbayans.
5. Kariton Festival. Annual parade of animal drawn carts (kariton) bedecked with vegetables, fruits and flowers. Held every December and is being sponsored by the barangay Poblacion.
6. Ati-Atihan Festival. Annual Ati-atihan Festival held every January 27 in honor of Patron Saint Santo Niño of Barangay Cr. Rubber.
7. Agri-Trade Fair. Dubbed as "Fye Oleh Faleh", showcasing Tupi's abundant supply of fruits, flowers and vegetables displayed in artistic "bahay kubos".
Table 14: Schedule of Barangay Fiesta/Anniversary Day
|
Barangay
|
Patronal Fiesta
|
Anniversary Day
|
|
Acmonan
|
January 15
|
February 9 - 10
|
|
Bololmala
|
November 29
|
|
|
Bunao
|
|
December 8
|
|
Cebuano
|
May 15
|
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
January 27
|
|
|
Kablon
|
December 8
|
December 7
|
|
Kalkam
|
August 26
|
September 8
|
|
Linan
|
November 24
|
November 11
|
|
Lunen
|
August 21
|
August 28
|
|
Miasong
|
January 25
|
January 26
|
|
Palian
|
January 10
|
August 21
|
|
Poblacion
|
October 1
|
September 11
|
|
Polonuling
|
November 27
|
September 8
|
|
Simbo
|
|
September 26
|
|
Tubeng
|
September 15
|
September 16
|
Other Tourism Itineraries:
ï Linan Waterfalls, Hotsprings and
Campsites
ï Annual Matutum Eco-Challenge
ï Lunen Lovers’ Falls
ï Acmonan Waterfalls and Caves
ï Aplod Springs, Cebuano
ï Municipal Hall, Park and Plaza
ï Miasong Vegetable Plantation
ï SMIARC Research Center
ï Tropifresh Packing Plant
ï Tablao, Linan Pilgrimage Site
ï Annual Agri-Industrial Fair
G. AREAS WITH POTENTIAL FOR INVESTMENTS
1. Food Packing and Processing Centers
2. HVCC Production/Orchard
3. Housing Projects
4. Livestock Production with focus on Poultry and Hogs
5. Training and Research Centers on Agriculture and
Environmental Protection
6. Water Bottling
7. Government and Educational Institutions, i.e. Regional
Offices and Provincial Branches of State Universities
8. Eco-Tourism Projects
9. Rest and Recreation Facilities
10. Communication Facilities such as relay towers and cell sites
11. Wood products particularly furniture making and crates fabrication;
V Infrastructure
ROADS
Table 15: Roads
|
Road
Classification
|
TYPE OF ROAD (Km)
|
TOTAL
LENGTH
|
|
Concrete
|
Asphalt
|
Gravel
|
Earth
|
|
National
|
18
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
Provincial
|
|
|
|
39.10
|
39.10
|
|
Municipal
|
3.0
|
|
|
28.73
|
31.73
|
|
Barangay
|
5.543
|
|
|
350.414
|
355.957
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BRIDGES
Table 16: Inventory of Bridges and Box Culverts as of 2006
|
Barangay
|
Name
|
Concrete
|
Steel
|
|
Acmonan
|
Acmonan FVR bridge
Tinago OFB
|
5 lm
|
20 lm
|
|
Bololmala
|
Overflow BC
|
24 lm
|
|
|
Bunao
|
Bunao Bridge
Acfaon Bridge
Bunao BC
|
20 lm
30 lm
8 lm
|
|
|
Cebuano
|
Cabatuan BC
Cebuano Bridge
Cebuano BC
Tukay El Dam
Mambusong OFB
Bailey
|
8 lm
10 lm
6 lm
8 lm
8 lm
8 lm
|
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
none
|
|
|
|
Kablon
|
Latil BC
Eil Blel RCPC
Lemblisong OFB 4 line 36”
|
8 lm
5 lm
12 lm
|
|
|
Kalkam
|
Kalkam Bridge
|
18 lm
|
|
|
Linan
|
Fortuna Overflow Pipe Culvert
Lote BC
|
10 lm
6 lm
|
|
|
Lunen
|
Overflow bridge
Saboy BC
|
20 lm
15 lm
|
|
|
Miasong
|
B. Aquino Creek RCPC 48”
Escobillo Creek RCPC 36”
Miasong Creek RCPC 36”
|
8 lm
8 lm
8 lm
|
|
|
Palian
|
Palian-Tubeng Bridge
|
|
30 lm
|
|
Poblacion
|
Bajunaid St. BC
Pk 10 along Natl Hwy
Pk Los Pigados BC
Pk 14 PC OF design
Pk 15 (Balayon St.) Pipe Culvert
Pk 13 (Cortez St.) BC
Pk 13 (Magsaysay St.) BC
Cornejo St. PC OVF
Cornejo St. PC
Pk 11-A PC
|
10 lm
12 lm
12 lm
2 lm
16 lm
8 lm
8 lm
8 lm
8 lm
8 lm
|
|
|
Polonuling
|
El Nama Bridge
Bunawan BC
|
20 lm
|
15 lm
|
|
Simbo
|
none
|
|
|
|
Tubeng
|
Atbangan BC
Tubeng BC
|
5 lm
8 lm
|
|
Source:MPDO
IRRIGATION
Table 17: Irrigation
|
Type of Irrigation Structures
|
Number
|
Service Area
(Has)
|
Irrigated Area (Hectares)
|
|
Wet
|
Dry
|
|
CIS ( Polonuling)
|
1
|
49.35 *
|
|
49.35
|
Source : OMAg
VI Utilities
WATER SUPPLY
Table 18: Inventory of Water System as of 2006
|
Barangay
|
Level I
|
No. of HH
|
Level II
|
No. of HH
|
Level III
|
No. of HH
|
|
Acmonan
|
Kapok –1
|
58
|
Leing – 1
Brgy. Center - 2
|
61
345
|
|
|
|
Bololmala
|
None
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
|
Bunao
|
None
|
|
Brgy. Center – 2
|
431
|
|
|
|
Cebuano
|
None
|
|
Lote North – 1
Pag-Asa – 1
Mambusong
|
125
112
154
|
|
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
None
|
|
None
|
|
Tucalabong
|
207
|
|
Kablon
|
Datal Ngisi - 2
|
|
Latil – 1
Glandang – 1
Brgy. Center – 1
Limblisong – 1
|
113
298
253
194
|
Sta. Lucia
(LWUA)
|
23
|
|
Kalkam
|
None
|
|
Purok 4 – 1
|
37
|
|
|
|
Linan
|
None
|
|
Upper – 2
Fortuna – 1
Bayanihan – 1
Pag-Asa – 1
|
272
47
34
77
|
|
|
|
Lunen
|
None
|
|
Pangi – 1
Centro – 1
Lamflawan -1
|
49
237
56
|
|
|
|
Miasong
|
None
|
|
Centro – 2
B. Aquino – 1
|
306
83
|
|
|
|
Palian
|
None
|
|
Abdul – 1
Brgy. Center
|
45
269
|
|
|
|
Poblacion
|
None
|
|
BAWASA 1,2,3 & 4
|
1823
|
Tupi Water District (LWUA)
|
712
|
|
Polonuling
|
None
|
|
El Nama – 1
Brgy Center – 1
|
79
802
|
Brgy. Proper
|
|
|
Simbo
|
None
|
|
Brgy. Center – 1
|
219
|
|
|
|
Tubeng
|
None
|
|
Centro 1
Atbangan - 1
|
260
128
|
|
|
Source: MPDO
POWER SUPPLY
The South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) is the only electric cooperative in the municipality.
Table 19: No. of customers for the last 5 years (2001-2005) per barangay
|
Barangay
|
2001
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
|
Acmonan
|
233
|
233
|
241
|
245
|
402
|
|
Bololmala
|
161
|
168
|
180
|
181
|
221
|
|
Bunao
|
137
|
141
|
143
|
156
|
160
|
|
Cebuano
|
273
|
290
|
345
|
322
|
331
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
255
|
267
|
265
|
253
|
285
|
|
Kablon
|
94
|
102
|
108
|
113
|
113
|
|
Kalkam
|
25
|
25
|
26
|
31
|
33
|
|
Linan
|
135
|
147
|
177
|
181
|
198
|
|
Lunen
|
92
|
95
|
97
|
96
|
97
|
|
Miasong
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
88
|
115
|
|
Palian
|
183
|
189
|
189
|
198
|
199
|
|
Poblacion
|
1,794
|
1,849
|
1,895
|
1,913
|
1,960
|
|
Polonuling
|
376
|
388
|
397
|
397
|
402
|
|
Simbo
|
43
|
47
|
57
|
55
|
55
|
|
Tubeng
|
16
|
23
|
30
|
31
|
36
|
|
TOTAL
|
3,817
|
3,964
|
4,150
|
4,316
|
4,588
|
Source: SOCOTECO II Sub-Office (Tupi)
TRANSPORTATION
Types of transportation available :
- Bus
- Vans
- Jeepneys and other types of AUVs
- Cargo Trucks and other types of Hauling Vehicles
- Tricycles
- Motorbikes
Major Transportation Companies traversing the Municipality
- Yellow Bus Line Company
- Husky Bus
- Holiday Bus Line
COMMUNICATION
Communication Services available :
- 1. Telephone Services
Table 20: Telephone Services
|
Company Name
|
Location of Exchange
|
No. of Subscribers
|
|
Marbel Tel (Wireless)
|
Koronadal City
|
23
|
|
PLDT
|
|
130
|
2. Cable TV
There are two Cable TV companies in the municipality namely Marbel Cable and Sugni Cable. Even without the cable services, the television antenna could access clearly some local television channels like ABS-CBN and GMA 7.
3. VHF Radio Communication
1. Municipal Radio Communication System.
2. PNP Radio Communication System
4. Local Radio Stations : None
F.M. and A.M. signals are also received clearly by transistor radios even in the upland areas of the municipality.
5. Communication Cell Sites
With the advent of the mobile phones, communication with our loved ones in other towns and cities, even abroad is now very easy. Since 2002, communication cell sites have started to rise within the municipality.
Table 21: List of Towers Built Within the Municipality
|
Particulars
|
Date erected
|
Location (Barangay)
|
|
Smart Communications Inc.
|
Nov. 2002
|
Poblacion
|
|
Globe/Ericsson/BOT Telecom
|
April 2003
|
Poblacion
|
|
Digital Telecom
|
July 2003
|
Kablon
|
|
Globe Telecom
|
February 2005
|
Kablon
|
|
Globe Telecom
|
September 2005
|
Polonuling
|
|
Globe Telecom
|
November 2006
|
Polonuling
|
Source: Office of the Municipal Engineer
6. Postal services
Sending message the old fashioned way is still pretty much alive in the municipality as reflected in the record of the Tupi Post Office.
Table 22: Mails Posted
|
Domestic
|
Ordinary
|
Registered
Mail
|
Express
Mail
|
Parcel
|
Franked
|
Others
|
|
Year 2004
|
4,345
|
629
|
110
|
4
|
1,611
|
946
|
|
Year 2005
|
5,723
|
645
|
140
|
11
|
1,606
|
720
|
|
International
|
Ordinary
|
Registered
Mail
|
Express
Mail
|
Parcel
|
Franked
|
Others
|
|
Year 2004
|
2,327
|
64
|
3
|
|
|
14
|
|
Year 2005
|
1,966
|
91
|
1
|
|
|
21
|
Source: Tupi Post Office
Table 23: Mails Delivered
|
Domestic
|
Ordinary
|
Registered
Mail
|
Express
Mail
|
Parcel
|
Franked
|
Others
|
|
Year 2004
|
19,672
|
6,920
|
382
|
|
3,444
|
2,777
|
|
Year 2005
|
23,542
|
7,053
|
341
|
58
|
3,057
|
1,842
|
|
International
|
Ordinary
|
Registered
Mail
|
Express
Mail
|
Parcel
|
Franked
|
Others
|
|
Year 2004
|
3,076
|
226
|
54
|
28
|
|
1,275
|
|
Year 2005
|
2,959
|
151
|
87
|
29
|
|
93
|
Source: Tupi Post Office
7. Internet Facilities
With the coming in of PLDT in the municipality, internet cafes have started to open for business. Unlimited access to information is now possible for only P 15.00 per hour. The services include sending e-mails, chatting, researching, and even playing on line games.
The Local Government of Tupi in coordination with the Commission on Information & Technology (CICT) would established an e-Center to cater Information and Technology needs of its constituents.
DIRECTORY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Municipal (2004-2007)
|
Name of Official
|
Position
|
No. of Term
|
Birthday
|
Address
|
Contact Number
|
|
VALENTIN G. MARIANO, JR.
|
Mayor
|
3rd
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
|
|
NEMA B. CORNEJO
|
Vice-Mayor
|
3rd
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
|
|
REYNALDO S. TAMAYO, JR.
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
09189795790
|
|
TERESITO M. ZABALA
|
SB Member
|
3rd
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
09198911457
|
|
EFREN P. BUCA
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Kalkam, Tupi. South Cot.
|
09108231792
|
|
HONORIO M. CORNEJO, JR.
|
SB Member
|
3rd
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
09287577172
|
|
NOEL J. ESCOBILLO
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
09063526465
|
|
RODNER F. TORRE
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Pob. Tupi, South Cotabato
|
09203263374
|
|
ALEXANDER A. ROBLEZA
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Bunao, Tupi South Cot.
|
09216393983
|
|
ARMAN M. KASAN
|
SB Member
|
1st
|
|
Bunao, Tupi South Cot.
|
09216343944
|
|
VIVIEN R. AGUSTIN
|
ABC Pres.
|
1st
|
|
Palian, Tupi, South Cot.
|
09202671896
|
|
WENDY V. AGUINALDO
|
SKMF Pres.
|
1st
|
|
Acmonan, Tupi, South Cot.
|
09162283405
|
Barangay (2002-2005)
|
Name of Official
|
Position
|
No. of Term
|
Birthday
|
Address
|
Contact Number
|
|
CAWADE T. PIANG , JR
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
2-04-56
|
Acmonan
|
09203468081
|
|
ERLINDA A. SIMPAO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
10-12-54
|
Bolomala
|
09198976731
|
|
ALEXANDER A. ROBLEZA
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
4-27-58
|
Bunao
|
09274069522
|
|
JIMMY L. BELONIO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
1-10-56
|
Cebuano
|
09287330074
|
|
HIPOLITO P. OLIVA
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
8-13-60
|
Cr. Rubber
|
09184199306
|
|
AVELINO G. RECINTO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
11-10-48
|
Kablon
|
09287421176
|
|
JUNIE P. BUCA
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
6-18-59
|
Kalkam
|
09103629057
|
|
DARIO Z. CABACTULAN
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
|
Linan
|
09108153336
|
|
ROGELIO T. LACO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
7-15-56
|
Lunen
|
09194002531
|
|
PABLITO V. ESCOBILLO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
4-01-58
|
Miasong
|
09186534738
|
Barangay (2007-2010)
|
Name of Official
|
Position
|
No. of Term
|
Birthday
|
Address
|
Contact Number
|
|
CAWADE T. PIANG , JR
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
2nd
|
2-04-56
|
Acmonan
|
|
|
RODOLFO D. OCAS
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Bolomala
|
|
|
CELSO JAMES C. PACETES
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
|
|
Bunao
|
|
|
JIMMY L. BELONIO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
3rd
|
1-10-56
|
Cebuano
|
|
|
ESTANISLAO ORENCIO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Cr. Rubber
|
|
|
PONY G. DAWANG
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Kablon
|
|
|
JUNIE P. BUCA
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
2nd
|
|
Kalkam
|
|
|
Reynaldo C. Alburo
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Linan
|
|
|
ROGELIO T. LACO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
3rd
|
7-15-56
|
Lunen
|
|
|
LEONILON B. ESCOBILLO, SR.
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Miasong
|
|
|
ALEXANDER BASILIO
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Palian
|
|
|
JOSELITO YABUT
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
4-22-36
|
Poblacion
|
|
|
Roberto T. Lambino
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Polonuling
|
|
|
ELIBERTO L. PRUDENTE
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Simbo
|
|
|
BOY CAPAWAN SUANA
|
Bgy. Capt.
|
1st
|
|
Tubeng
|
|
|
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