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The Evolution of Tubod History generates historical account. It has contributed history in conception since origin until existence. During the early settlers, the native inhabitants of this place are the “Mamanwas”, a traveling resident which usually stayed near the river bank of the hinterland in Tubod. Mamanwas is derived from the two (2) root words "Man" mean people, or “Banwa” means jungle. The "Mamanwas" means people living in the jungle. The Mamanwa people are still occupying the hinterland in Tubod particularly in the Barangays Cawilan and Motorpool. It is a very significant beginning in building a home for an exquisite tuboranon. This is an indication that, the past Old times are essential tool for the making in Tubod. In which we generates record to formed part of its history. It is a place where we find a better dwelling for Tuboranons. It comes about to be a 5th Class Municipality and a town’s mining capital of the Province of Surigao del Norte.

History speaks that, it is Mr. Agustin Ganot Mendez the first man who discovers the place. He eagerly promotes Tubod in the map of Surigao for more challenges. Before, origin tells us that this place has no legitimate name. It is Mr. Mendez organizes a Cabeza group to create and name these Sitio. Actually, the Cabeza equivalents to a “leader” while the Cabezilla equivalents to a “Kagawad” as we called today. This is the way to remember the past 105 years in existence with our dead leaders in the Cabezilla. Today, we still give respect to pay tribute on their souls and make apologies to their families who painstakingly contributed the making in this place. The Cabeza ruling body is composed of the original tuboranons namely; Agustin Mendez, Donato Pacatang, Florencio Gallenero, Gabriel Sumania, Isaias Calamba, Mariano A. Dapar, Galanida, Lumayag and Barro. Mr. Agustin Mendez founded the Cabeza bloc while the young Galanida acts his secretary and the rest of its members in the Cabeza body are the Cabezilla or “Kagawad”. The Cabeza Council is governed under the Cabeza law.

In early days of the year, Mr. Mendez calls for a priest in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur to led officially the blessing of this place. But unfortunately, the invitation failed due to a bad weather, “Kusog kaayo ang hangin”. That is why; they failed to come. The purpose of the invitation is to declare and name the place. Continually, the means of transportation before, from Carrascal to Placer uses a Cayack or “Baroto nga may Layag” before they reaches the Municipality in Placer. However, in the Mainland wing the means of transportation from the Municipality of Placer to Barangay Timamana is via horse riding try.

A second attempt of Mr. Agustin Mendez in his journey is to provide the name of this place. He instructed again Cabeza Secretary Galanida to go to Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. The main purpose of Cabeza Secretary Galanida’s trip is to request a clergy. Moreover, Secretary Galanida travels in Jabonga uses a wooden small boat “Baroto nga gamay peru gibutangan ug Layag”. He cruises Tubod River to Sabang point in Lake Mainit. Consequently, he creates a connected coastline travel from Mainit shore to Jabonga port uses “Baroto nga may Layag aron maoy gamiton sa ilang paglawig”. This is the only means of water transportation in early times. They glide the large Lake before reaches Jabonga.

Luckily, the invitation of the priest in Jabonga answered. Earlier, the place is woodland or otherwise known as a virgin forest. A day has come. For early settlers, it is a very important event on their lives to grace the first celebration in their settlement. It is on this day, commences the assertion of a new named Sitio Union Sanidad. In fact, the priest in Jabonga led the blessing for the first significant event. In line with his priestly work, he is authorized with entrust power given by an early settlers to celebrate the First mass in existing. It was Reverend Father Sanidad declares the place. He called it, “Sitio Union Sanidad” on the “Tres de Abril” in the Year of our Lord. The “Tres de Abril”, is an Espanol term for the 3rd day of April. So much for these, the original name of this place is derived from the Priest Surname, Reverend Father Sanidad. The early dweller needs Eucharistic Mass in this Sitio for worship in a month or as needed by the community.

Prior to, Sitio Union Sanidad describes to have been a rough roads with national highway fronting the Roman Catholic Church. In an early period, only few people settled the place. It is much better that, Sitio Union Sanidad is a progressive Sitio in Barangay Timamana. This Sitio serves a farmland area of Mr. Mendez in a day and at night he goes home early in Timamana where his residence established.

During the evolution of years, Sitio Union Sanidad separates from the Mother Barangay Timamana by Virtue and Declaration Power vested by the duly constituted Authorities. Sitio Union Sanidad declared Barangay Tubod on 1908. In adding, it is a public knowledge in Tubod that Mr. Agustin Mendez is the one who named this place and called him, “TUBOD”. The word “Tubod” comes from the local dialect term, “Tuboran”, or which means, Source of Water. Tubod is a Visayan word that full of meaning. It has been indicated with, “Tuboran sa Kaluoy, Tuboran sa Pagkamanggihatagon ug Tuboran sa Gugma". Barangay Tubod has a populace more or less 100 people mostly immigrants from Bohol, Leyte, Camiguin and Surigao.

Before, it is a Socio-Agricultural Sitio with their source of income coming from the rootcrops "Duma" like; Ube, Camote and Calibre. Later, a Coco farming and Irrigated Riceland which are planted twice a year. Tuboranons are religious people with Roman Catholic dominates other religious affiliation and sects.

At the moment, Barangay Tubod surrounded by Mountainous Terrains, Hills and a Famous Mt. Maniayao stand overlooking the Municipality. A greenly pasture land with a mountain ranges fixed the place. It is a God’s blessing for the people in Tubod with the presence of the Natural and Mineral Resources such as; Gold, Silver, Copper, Chromites, Iron and the like.

In a political undertaking, an Early Leaders reigns in Municipality of Tubod starting as Barangay Tubod on 1908 to present as Municipality of Tubod on 1957. There are several leaders were appointed/elected. It is identified as Barrio Lieutenants in an Early times of this Municipality in Tubod until it was created on September 18, 1957 with indicated Years attached and their Legacy Contributions in Town as follows:

Early Leaders in the Municipality of Tubod and Its Legacy Contributions

It is a call of time. Each number of years counted with specified elected/appointed Leaders. As time grows, Tubod changes from time to time in history. It usually evolves on its way. Many leaders in Tubod are holding power and contribute much for growth and development in this Town.

In the other hand, every leader introduced their own Leadership styles, accomplishments, infra projects and programs. They also introduced mentoring program on leadership competencies in their subordinates’ Councilors, sharing experiences, tapping talents, nurturing skills and so forth. Remember that, the power entrusted by these Leaders emanates from the people.

In return, our leaders should shows public interest rather than personal interest for the good of the entire community. It is expected that our leaders today should uphold their oath to have equality, sincere and honest public service on his people. In so doing, we can say that they are serious leaders in early time of existence in Tubod. A good management style and strong partnership among the rest of the Council member is a tool in order to achieved change in Barangay Tubod into a Municipality now. If there is change, there is progress. Hopefully, our leaders will internalize the genuine service to inspire people and for the good of the people in general. It is from the people, for the people and of the people.

Year                             Name of the Barrio Lieutenant in Early Tubod

1908-1919                   Tubod Founder Agustin Ganot Mendez

He is a native from Ubay, Bohol and migrates to Surigao particularly in Barangay Timamana, Placer. His final destination is this place called Sitio Union Sanidad. He was born on August 28, 1840 and died on April 1, 1967 in a Natural death.

Hence, he is the founder of the Cabeza purposely to create a Sitio which named, Sitio Union Sanidad. He also leads the union of the Cabecilla Board to establish the Sitio Union Sanidad leading to Barangay Tubod on 1908 until it become a Municipality of Tubod on 1957.

Later on, he donates Municipal and Church Sites in establishing Barangay Tubod to support in the creation of a new Municipality on 1957.

1919-1925                       Ruperto Calamba Mendez

He succeeded his father Agustin Mendez as the 2nd Barrio Lieutenant in Barangay Tubod. The living legacy of his leadership is by maintaining the momentum of a good management service and always kept close on his Council members in order to realize the dreams for progress.

A true leader leads the people with sincere service. He also believes that in his leadership he touches tuboranon for being vigilant for the benefits of his constituents through constant monitoring for livelihood programs and other Barangay Plan for development during those years in his supervision. In doing this, the Barangay government during his leadership addresses the need of the people for true Public Service in an early time.

1925-1930                     Barrio Lieutenant GALANIDA

Lieutenant Galanida in his own style continues the outstanding Barangay performance leading his people with new approaches of development. He is looking into what he can do in improving Barangay Tubod on 1925.

During his time, he led in upholding good virtues and promotes aspiration to best Barangay Programs introduced during those times. It is through improving people’s welfare, benefits and security as well as nurturing the Barangay Tubod to have a livelihood programs to address peoples’ needs. He promotes Barangay Tubod to be a better place to live in.

1930-1935                           Gregorio Calamba Mendez

He succeeded his father, Agustin Mendez and continually led Barangay Tubod. He strongly supports the sustainable Cabeza Law in order to build a strong management. He looks for an option to effectively run the Barangay besides the disorder situation.

In his administration, he tries to beat the negative impact of management and ask people what they can do for the Barangay. He encourages Bayanihan by helping each other for the good of public service.

1935-1940                                  Benigno Murillo

After the World War II, he resigned in leading the Barangay because of the chaos situation. He prepares the Barangay Council for the war. He had been initiated war preparedness program in the Barangay.

But, due to his dedication of public service, he eventually negotiates Mr. Eusebio Mainit Labadan for an equal sharing in putting up Barangay Lot amounting to 40 pesos only. But later on, the Barangay Lot is available for installation in Barangay Building and other amenities.

1940-1943                                    Benito A. Labadan

His legacy on his term was his active leadership in the Barangay. It is by way of leading up the conduct of assemblies; consultative meetings and gatherings. He led in assisting the World War II Rehabilitation Program for safety and security of the people.

Later on, he resigned because he cannot accompany the guerillas. Until then, he appointed OIC Barrio Lieutenant, Mr. Toradio Abao to assume into office.

1943-1945                                 OIC Barrio Lieutenant Toradio Abao

He is fortunate to be the OIC in Barangay Tubod on 1943. It was his predecessor choice to pick up Mr. Abao leading Barangay Tubod. Mr. Abao is a vigorous and active guerilla volunteer on Japanese time. A leadership respect, trust and confident were present within his control in Barangay Tubod.

With these, his willingness to serve the people as well as eagerness to help fought against enemies push him to lead the Barangay Tubod in a peaceful and progressive place in Surigao.

1945-1947                                Restituto Labadan

He organized an Association called the, “Pob-Ma-Cab-Lam-Mag-Pung” means Poblacion, Marga, Lambuyo, Magpayang and Pungtod. This association generates social activities of the youth and any other related youth developmental programs in Barangay Tubod on 1945.

1947-1950                                   Jose Clerino

Barrio Lieutenant Jose Clerino continues the legacy of Barrio Lieutenant Restituto Labadan. In his time, he continues his predecessor good programs in the Barangay to achieve best service.

1950-1953                                   Pedro Cruz

He actively supports the Barangay Programs and activities. Hence, Barrio Lieutenant Cruz actively participated in all get-together meetings and assemblies gathered.

1953-1960                              Simeon Calamba, Sr.

He organized the “Harmonic Orchestra” purposely to trained tuboranon who have talents in music. It is for the reason that, his wife “Nanay Ling Ling” had a relative in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte who had been mastered in orchestra and able to teach in playing up Musical Instrument. It is a public knowledge that, Tubod Harmonic Orchestra members usually requested during Fiestas, Anniversaries, Town’s Celebration or any related special gatherings in Town or outside Tubod.

In other ways, it is so glad that during his time conceive the creation in Barangay Tubod into a new Municipality. Blessing in disguise that, Mr. Torres has a research study about Local Government. The main idea of his study is to upgrade Barangay Tubod into a Municipality. However, Barrio Lieutenant Simeon Calamba Sr. has not made any promises to Mr. Torres proposition. What he did is. He rely this proposal to the highest authority in Mainit by consulting them. A Consultative meeting in Mainit which participated the Municipal Officials led by Vice Mayor Jose Dumadag, Sr., Councilors Benito Acero Labadan, Anatalio Maisog, Ex-Councilor Paulino Nalitan, Mr. Lucio Abao all are Tuboranon convene and discuss the proposal.

Nevertheless, a front prime mover Mr. Torres pushes the proposal. Historically, it is Mr. Torres the one who conceptualized the birth for a new Town in Tubod. He is an employee of the old Siana Gold Mining on 1956. With his initiative, his proposal comes into reality.

It is a nice hurrah that, Mr. Torres research study is a comprehensive one. A part of his thesis writing in partial fulfillment on his law course focuses on Local Government.

Wherein, one of his vital goals is to convert Barangay into Municipality. It has been covering the implementing rules and guidelines on Local Governance creation and its scope. It is a lucky one and coincidental Mr. Torres research concentrates about Tubod transformational studies.

Several weeks and months passed, Mr. Torres idea settled down. The representation of the Municipal Council in Mainit comes up with a decision to make a resolution pushing the Creation in Tubod.

Inadvertently, the Barangay Timamana Officials led by Mr. Paciano Mosquito upon hearing that Barangay Tubod applies for a new Municipality. They immediately apply the same with that in Tubod. There are series of documents presented for an evaluation processes. A thorough assessment and scrutinizing official document were presented in both parties involved. It has been included the Income, Population, Total Land Area and Municipal Site to position the Municipal Structure are required.

A year pass, it appears in the evaluation process that, Barangay Timamana lacks the municipal site. It is because that time, nobody dares to donate in Timamana even a portion of land to support the requirements. But sadly, Barangay Timamana defeated the purpose and failed in the pre qualification phase.

In this effect, Barangay Tubod upholds complete documents in Malacanang Palace. Barangay Timamana in other words had no opposed in the Tubod’s Creation. Indeed, Tubod succeeds their aspiration and dreams come true.

And now, Tubod is blessed. It is because Tubod Founder Agustin Mendez donates a portion of land to situate the Local Government Whitehouse as the center of political power and assemblage. In this place, people can transact and receives government basic services. It is so glad and lucky enough that this man,Founder Agustin Mendez has no hesitant to offer a lot in Tubod. In old times, there is a hidden condition comes out that, Agustin Mendez will provide a lot under some circumstance to favor the first appointed Municipal Mayor in Tubod on 1957 to recognize his donation.

The history tells us that, Mr. Paciano Mosquito installed as the first appointed Municipal Mayor in Tubod rather than Mr. Mendez. But, this is a frustrating moment of the Mendez family because all dreams are in vain. Mr. Mendez has not been appointed. In spite of these, Mr. Mendez remains calm and humble in his heart. Maybe because, it is not his time to serve the people in Tubod. But then again, Tubod pursued the dreams beside the dismay of Mr. Mendez’s appointment. Tubod rise again on top.

Evidently, Tubod is created by virtue and declaration made by no less than the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Late President Carlos P. Garcia with his intimate dignitaries led by Executive Secretary Pajo. Hence, Sec. Pajo coincidentally is the classmate of Mr. Paciano Mosquito and his close friend.

As it is developed, Mr. Torres aspiration gets an excellent result. He has been offering himself for a sacrifice to allow things happen. He exerted much effort to realize all of these.

In a middle of time, he was in Manila, waiting for other pillars in Tubod namely; Mr. Lucio Abao, Restituto A. Labadan, Benito A. Labadan and Barrio Lieutenant Simeon Calamba, Sr. to accompany in Malacanang Palace. By these, they won the purpose. They stayed at Mrs. Anacleta Acero Labadan’s House in Manila who marry a Chinese race and took a shelter there.

In adding to this script, there is a first issuance declaring Tubod as a new Town but included Barangay Dayano in the promulgation. In this creation per se, several question and protest in the pleadings made by the Mainit Authorities. The protest led by no less Mayor Mondano in Mainit to reverse the Executive Order issued by the President putting backs Barangay Dayano in Mainit.

Apparently, when the Town in Tubod is created, the Mayor in Mainit inhibits and left the post as Municipal Mayor. However, it is Vice Mayor Jose Dumadag, Sr. succeeded the post and runs the government while Mayor Mondano goes in Manila and takes a rest.

Finally, a Second issuance is made and foretell. It is through the Revised Town’s Creation thru Executive Order No. 269 of the Late President Carlos P. Garcia on September 18, 1957 declaring Tubod as an independent town from the Mother Municipality in Mainit until to date.

Indeed, this is the legacy of Barrio Lieutenant Simeon Calamba, Sr. produces a fruitful result. The Barangay Tubod creation into a new Municipality in Surigao del Norte. And so, it is written.

In a rapid growth of time, Tubod develops and a separated Municipal Government is born. The Tubod Municipal Leaders contribute much of the making in this Town. It is so fortunate that we have this kind of leaders that leads Tubod to progress. It is a proof in Tubod now rise into the top for his exceptional exquisiteness compared other places in the province, “Tubod, Ikaw Lang Gayud”. The famous Mt. Maniayao is a highest mountain in Tubod and the entire province. It is stood up with significant legend that touches tuboranon with meanings. The Old Folk describe Mt. Maniayao as the reservoir of water from the Clouds which supplies water in the Municipality of Tubod. This is an extreme God’s Love fixed in Tubod.

In fact, Tubod is abundant in Natural and Mineral Reserve, Greenly Environment glimpse in the surrounding. There are several brilliant leaders reigned in Tubod. They even created this town into a new Tubod image for growth and development. Different leaders who had passed away in Tubod but still remain their Legacy. They always preserve the good looks to picture out Tubod today.

Much better, our Leaders in Tubod left their position with a footprint of Good Will and Flame of Achievements. Thus, the living legacies of our Leaders acquired in Tubod through an extra ordinary effort showed in Town. They give Outstanding Service during their term which arrive a better result. But, these will always live in the heart of every tuboranon the Good triumph in Tubod. Hence fore, it is a part of how to reminisce our past Leaders’ Accomplishment that adds in building up Town’s Development on time.

The Evolution of Municipal Leaders in existence namely:

Hon. Paciano C. Mosquito  –   1958-1959  Appointed

–   1960-1963 Elected

He is a man of time. A leader in Barangay Timamana on 1908 organized a Colorum Movement that fought against invaders. He once exerts his effort to move Barangay Timamana into a new Municipality. As a close friend of Executive Pajo in Malacanang Palace, he supports the presentation of Official document for Evaluation and Assessment in Manila. It is our information that, he maintains his stamina and aspirations that Barangay Timamana soon be recognizes as a new Municipality in the Province of Surigao del Norte. But unfortunately, his dreams are abortive. When Tubod is created on September 18, 1957, Mr. Mosquito appointed to the highest position in Tubod. He occupied as the first appointed Municipal Mayor in Town on October 4, 1958. This day runs the first government in Tubod.

Hon. Jose R. Dumadag, Sr.     –     1964-1967  Elected

He is one of the prominent officials in the Municipality of Mainit. It is being a fact that, Mr. Torres coincidentally consulted him on 1956 for the said proposal. The plan transformation pursued from Barangay Tubod into a new Municipality of Tubod. Actually, Mr. Torres is the prime mover in Tubod. During his time, he is the Vice Mayor in Mainit with Hon. Mondano as the Municipal Mayor. In awhile, Mayor Mondano in Mainit takes a rest in Manila because of some mitigating circumstances. He automatically assumed into office as Mayor in Mainit. In a Local election, it is about Six years passed; the creation in Tubod has come. He attempt to run for Municipal Mayor in Tubod because his residence established in Barangay Marga. Luckily, he won the Municipal Mayor post. He is describing to be a hardworking Municipal Mayor, a Welcoming and Accommodating man in his guests and visitors in Town.

Hon. Pablo C. Cabañez, Sr.    -     1968- 1971   Elected

- 1972-1979 Presidential Proclamation 1081

He is known to be a disciplinarian Municipal Mayor in Tubod. People gained respect by Mayor Cabañez parameters because of his regulation that if there is someone commits crime should undergo with his authoritarian discipline “Kamay sa Bakal” in order to be sentient in their mistakes.

Mayor Cabañez believed that, “Discipline is given in order to have Peace. If there is peace, there is development.” It is because when everybody has discipline naturally Peace and Development will follows. Now, a country needs people to have self-discipline. Then, people in Tubod need discipline in order to attained development. It is because development is the result of good discipline and modest attitude of the people.

He is also started the construction in the Concrete Stairways located in the National Highway fronting Tubod Municipal Hall ground on 1970’s. By these, we can have immediate access in the National Road Networks which links National Government Mindanao Wide Construction be customized. It is the fact that, the National Highway level of elevation will be elevated to attach in Tubod Bridge Structure connecting the Mindanao Highways.

Hon. Cleto A. Calamba               - 1980-1986  Elected

The living legacy of his administration is the putting up of farm to market roads from San Pablo to Songkoy, then Songkoy to Sitio Mahucdam. Then, he initiated Songkoy to Capayahan Road. He is also instigating the Capayahan to Marga Road.

During his administration, he constructed the Tubod Municipal Street from Tubod Municipal ground to Purok Riverside in Barangay San Pablo that connects from San Pablo to Songkoy Road network.

Hon. Franco D. Duterte,Jr.- April 16, 1986 – January 31,1989 Appointed

He is an appointed Municipal Mayor under the Mindanao Alliance watch on 1986. It is in the height of the Transition Government of the Late President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino. During his administration, he streamlined Municipal Offices, the Organizational Structure and capacitated Human resources.

Hon. Alfredo Espina Macula – February 1, 1989- June 30, 1992 Appointed

He established a Tubod Potable Water System under the LWOA project by putting up a Water Reservoir to supplies water in nearby Barangay and Sitios in Tubod. He recognized Mr. Agustin Mendez as a Local Hero in Tubod. It is under his administration, he puts up a Monument in his honor. He initiated the Completion of the Tubod Municipal Hall Building Construction, Tubod Gymnasium Construction, Tubod National High School Lot and Buildings, Irrigation System for Agriculture and other infra projects he established in Town.

Hon. Pepito Lincuna Lumayag – July 1, 1992 – June 30, 1995 Elected

He is known to be a strict, authoritative and disciplinarian Mayor in his time. Mayor Pete does not allowed menace tuboranon and he wants a right people for a right place (Tubod).

Mayor Lumayag is an advocate for change. He believed that, “A development of the place will be achieved if people are living peacefully and preserve goodness.”

The legacy during his administration is the construction of Tubod Luneta Park and Playground.

In his administration, respect is earned by his leadership and the threat of thievery lessens during his term as Municipal Mayor in Tubod.

Hon. Lapulapu Corvera Buyser – July 1, 1995 – June 30, 1998 Elected

The main objective of his administration is to restored Peace and Order in Tubod. He believed that, “Peace is a tool for development and instrument for progress. If peace is present in Tubod nothing will lost. The development in Tubod will always follow through when peace and order will be achieved. He promotes investment and sustainable development in Tubod by inviting foreign investors and mining companies to operate in Tubod.

In his administration, all business should be put in black and white. Mayor Buyser is particular in and out legal transaction in his office. It is a public knowledge in Tubod that Mayor Buyser administration promotes transparency and accountability. He capacitates the human resources to be more efficient, effective and competent public employees. It is his dream that Tubod will be an economic tiger as to takes off his term.

Hon. Apolinario Gales Nalitan – July 1, 1998 – June 30, 2001 Elected

He installed an Irrigation system for cultivated Irrigated Barangays in Town. In his government, he established the Tubod Police Office, the Renovation in Tubod Luneta Park and Playground. Then, he make initiatives for augmenting Tubod Local Revenues and Taxation venture to increase income in the Municipality.

Hon. Guillermo Abitona Romarate, Jr., Ph. D. – July 1, 2001- June 30, 2004 Elected and July 1,    2004-June 30, 2007 Elected

During his term, the living legacy of Mayor Romarate are the; “Libre Eskuyla” for Elementary and High School Education, a free Phil health benefits to the Less privileged tuboranon, free Casket to those who passed away, weddings, fiesta donors and the like. He puts up project in Tubod which brought this town into a new progressive Municipality throughout the Province of Surigao del Norte. He taps Provincial and National agencies to tackle improvement in Government programs for Agriculture, Health, Social Services, Tourism, Infrastructure projects and Barangay Development Administration. During his term, the Town is awardees in various prestigious program in Provincial and National Level.

Actually, he brings government closer to the people in Tubod. He is a father to all Tuboranon. He is liked to be called as PUBLIC SERVANT rather than Municipal Mayor. It is because a Public Servant wears a humble and modest in his heart to serve. The meekness is presence in a Public Servant. Thus, the Public Servant is meant by Mayor Romarate as a sincere, transparent, honest, equal, committed and dedicated servant to the people rather than to be serving by the people.

By these, he is elected two terms Municipal Mayor in Tubod. And then, he is elected two terms President of the Municipal Mayor’s League in the Province of Surigao del Norte. With his excellent performance, the Town in Tubod is known by the Province since the Congressman is coming from a Small Town who bring pride in Tubod and the entire Province of Surigao del Norte as well as in the Philippine Archipelago. For the first time in Surigao History that a true leader and servant for all Surigaonon born to serve Surigao. He is elected two consecutive terms as Congressman of the 2nd District of Surigao del Norte and now seeks his Third terms in Congress.

A pro-people solon with his highlighted flagship is Education a free for all Surigaonon. He believe in Education lessens poverty and attained all other aspects in humane society. A pro-public servant to all.

Hon. Cristina Hemady Romarate Arcillas, MBA – July 1,2007- June 30, 2010 Elected  and July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2013  Elected

In her administration, she continues her father footstep. She had been unique style in leadership. Her government focuses on the importance of public service with utmost commitment and dedication giving services to the people in Tubod. The LGU under her watch enables to establish the construction in Tubod Municipal Hall expansion occupied by the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall. She beautified the Tubod Police Office, Tubod Gymnasium and other Infra Programs and Projects in Town.

Mayor Arcillas is a Best Mayor in time. She also positively responds to support Provincial and National agency developmental programs. The Local Government in Tubod willingly promotes also the Local programs for Education, Tourism, Health, Social Services, Agriculture, Sports, Barangay Development Administration and the like.

Hence, she augmented Local Taxation and Revenue measures in Tubod. She spearheads the pushing of Local Government Taxation Code in Tubod, to implement legally the collection of Realty Property Taxes, Mining Levy as well as National Wealth.

Luckily, in her supervision the Municipality of Tubod is recipient awardees’ for National and Provincial Government Program such as Adopt a School Program, LGU good housekeeping and other related program that carries Tubod for more development in the countryside.

Source of information:

Corroborated Testimonies from Municipal Councilor of Mainit, mother Municipality of Tubod, Hon. Benito Acero Labadan, Honorable Judge Desiderio CalangCustodio a Municipal Circuit Trial Judge in Mainit, Tubod and Alegria inherited to Former SB Member Sergio A. Labadan. A Testimony from Mrs. Samontina-Galanida, the mother of Barrio Lieutenant Galanida, Former SB Romulo Acero Labadan, Late Vice Mayor Catalino V. Pañares, Sr., Late Vice Mayor Felomina O. Calamba and other Elder Municipal Leaders in Town.

It is added that, this handwriting is born after Former SB Member Sergio Acero Labadan interviewed by this writer. SB Sergio Acero Labadan and other elder Tuboranon elaborate the whole history from Sitio Union Sanidad to Barangay Tubod with corresponding Barrio Lieutenants on 1908 to become a Municipality on 1957. This is a chronological and sequential history of the Evolution in Barangay Tubod Leaders and its contribution that makes the development of “Sitio Union Sanidad” into “Barangay Tubod” and now a “Municipality of Tubod”. It is now a progressive Municipality located in the Province of Surigao del Norte at the Northeastern tip of Mindanao, Philippines.

Script written by Mr. Ricky Mendez-Daposala, MPA