'Oas' is now
reclassified as First Class municipality in the province of Albay
, Philippines
. According to the 2007 census, it has a
population of 63,888 people in 11,715 households.
Economy
The town's economy is generally agricultural. Its major products
include rice, root crops such as sweet potato and
gabi
(taro), coconuts, and other fruits and vegetables.
Fish and other shell foods are also harvested in its coastal areas
but do not contribute much to the municipality's income.
Underutilization of the town's marine products is due to limited
access and transportation to its coastal areas. Farm-to-market
roads are currently being constructed to alleviate this
situation.
History
The municipality was founded during the early Spanish Colonization
of the
Bicol Peninsula. In 1605,
Father Baltazar de los Reyes converted 12 leading natives of the
area to
Christianity in one day,
forming the foundation of the community now known as Oas.
There are three stories that tell the origin of the name of Oas:
- The existence of numerous lagoons or pools of water abounding
it prompted early colonizers to give it the name of "Oasis". The natives soon called the place by this name
and later abbreviated it to "Oas".
- There is a dam across the narrowest portion of a local river.
This dam
solely irrigates the vast fields of the place including those of
the nearby town of Libon
and results
in a good harvest. People are wary of any cracks or leaks on
the dam walls during months of heavy rains. A crier would shot
"nawaswas" giving the call to the people for immediate
action in groups. From then on, the natives coined this name to the
place and later shortened it to present from in times of this kind
emergency.
- Early Spanish Colonizers reaching this particular section of
the Bicol Peninsula asked the name of the
place from the about 600 natives living there, "Como se llama
este sitio?" with gesture of their hands. The natives
mistakenly thought the question to be, "Onan kading lugar kadi,
maiwas?" (What place is this, it's very big?) in their native
dialect. In response, the natives answered, "Si, señores.
Labi nikading iwas. Labi nikading iwas." (Yes,
sirs, this is grand and spacious). From then on the early Spanish
colonizers adopted in their official census the existence of "a
rich fertile valley with verdant fields of grain" which is the
little town of Oas in Bicol.
Barangays
Oas is politically subdivided into 53
barangays.
- Badbad
- Badian
- Bagsa
- Bagumbayan (New Town)
- Balogo
- Banao
- Bangiawon
- Bongoran (Banana Island)
- Bogtong
- Busac
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- Cadawag
- Cagmanaba
- Calaguimit
- Calpi
- Calzada (Road Island)
- Camagong
- Casinagan
- Centro Poblacion
- Coliat
- Del Rosario
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- Gumabao
- Ilaor Norte (Black Region)
- Ilaor Sur (Luyung Kali)
- Iraya Norte (Balaw Team/Sapang Palay)
- Iraya Sur
- Manga
- Maporong
- Maramba
- Moroponros
- Matambo
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- Mayag
- Mayao
- Nagas
- San Pascual (Nale)
- Obaliw-Rinas
- Pistola
- Ramay
- Rizal (Rabak)
- Saban (Sabang)
- San Agustin
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- San Antonio
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- San Ramon
- San Vicente (Suca)
- Talisay
- Talongog
- Tapel
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Trivia
- Oas is known for family names starting with the letter "R". A
name like "Resaldo Ricaforte Reario", with triple "R" initial,
represents a tradition that originates from this town. Stories say
that original town dwellers are distinguished from migrants based
on their surnames. However, factual documents state that during the
Spanish era, every town has a designated alphabet for easy
identification of his/her origin.
- Saint Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of Oas. Oasnun
(people in Oas) celebrate the fiesta of their patron saint every
7-8th day of the summer month May.
- Himoloan festival - commemorates the Patronal Feast of St.
Michael the Archangel. Himoloan literally means pag-atang or
tinagba (offering). Thus, it is the time of the year when the
faithful honor their patron, St. Michael on the Feast of the
Archangels by offering to him not only material goods but the
talents that God bestowed upon all as well. Its highlight is the
Himoloan street presentation and the Carrosa Contest wherein it is
participated by the different barangay and is also open to other
barangays of other nearby towns to gather and bring the
carrosa/andas of their patron decorated with their produce as well
as native materials found within their reach.
- Oas is well-known area with maximum population of priests
throughout the region.
- This is a well-known place of Pastores Cultural Dancers.
- Santa Cruz, Aurora, and Pamucao are those religious events that
Oasnun are still practicing even before until the present, in the
month of April or May.
- Oas is famous also in the name of Holy Week Celebration because
of their big populations of "Pasos" or images of Jesus and its
disciples during processions.
Schools
ELEMENTARY
- Balogo Elementary School
- Busac Elementary School
- Celestino CB Redito Elementary School
- Mangga Elementary School
- Oas East Central School
- Oas North Central School
- Oas South Central School
- Saban Elementary School
- San Agustin Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
HIGH SCHOOL
- Balogo National High School
- Oas Polytechnic School
- Oas Standard High School
- Saban National High School
- San Juan Extension High School
- St. Michael Academy
COLLEGE
Oasnun Valedictorians outside Oas
- Jinky Bagangan - Ligao National High School (SOC)
- Rona Gwen Realuyo - St. Benedict Academy
- Dave Resoco - Ligao National High School (SOC)
- Mae Reonal - Ligao National High School (SOC)
- Jomar Reglos - Ligao National High School
- David Renolayan - Bicol Regional Science High School
Surnames in Oas
- Family names starting with the letter R.
Famous Personalities and Achievers in OAS
- Pancho Nepomoceno - The first Oasnun
Olympiad's Sprinter.
- Jose "Joe" Reodique Relleve - A small but
diligent, and smart person. A Singer, Declaimer, Orator. Who
represented the region for the National Competition for several
times. He also became the Champion in Amateur Singing Contest last
August 1958 in the Heart of Bicolandia (Naga City) entitled AGIANAN
SA KABITUONAN.
- Bernardita Rayala - poet, published two
books.
- Atty Pompeyo Roa-Realuyo - is an International
Tax Attorney who also handles high-profile pro-bono cases. He flew
to Monaco to watch the sensational Safra trial on behalf of nurse
Vivian Torrente’s family. Manta Company Intelligence-Legal Services
Office (New York, USA )
- Dr. Ramona Bustamante Rañeses - Grand Price
Winner (THE WORLD SPEECH COMPETITION held in Indianapolis, Indiana
USA
- Dr Eriberta Nepomoceno - Undersecretary for
Special Concerns DOST, Philippines, 1999-2002 Regional Director
DOST Regional Office No. V in Legaspi City.
- Mike Realba - Canadian Actor (Movies: Gangster
Exchange 2009, Saw V (2008)... Detective Fisk... aka Décadence V
(Canada: French title: dubbed version), Mr. Magorium's Wonder
Emporium 2007, Saw IV 2007, The Path to 9/11 2006, The House 2006,
Mayday 2005, Descent 2005, Soldier's Girl 2003)
- Miriam Redito Quiambao - 1st Runner up (MISS
UNIVERSE 1999)TV Personality, Host, World Vision advocate, Advocate
of various charitable organizations, Various hosting stints for
corporate events, Various TV program appearances on GMA 7 and QTV
11 shows, Olay Total Effects, Mister Donut, Cream Silk, and
Lactacyd TV advertisements, The Singing Bee; celebrity player
12/24/08, Winner, Best Travel Show Hosts (w/ Paolo Bediones) "Pinoy
Meets World" - 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV 2007, Most Outstanding
Bicolana Award, Ibalong 1999,
- Vic Ronan - Director 2003-2004 (Alpha Phi
Omega Alumni Association Northern California) Oasnon USA of
Northern California President year 1994-1996.
- Felicitas Sacayan - Most Outstanding Farmer Of
The Year, 1990 (Busac)
- Carlita Rex Doran - Oasnon Inventor and
Entrepreneur. Her innovative and inventive ideas include a
solidified alcohol cooking fuel, herbal shampoos and cosmetics, soy
sauce, banana vinegar, preventive maintenance chemicals and home
care products, and an ampalaya concoction for HIV infections and
diabetes mellitus. The World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) conferred on her the Gold Medal in 1989. She has served as
director of three associations and foundations of women scientists
and inventors as well as of the Filipino Inventors Society. She has
received as much as eighteen awards since 1982. The latest is
Philippines-Golden Achievers Award as Outstanding Inventor in 1997
in full recognition of exemplary achievement in her chosen career,
having demonstrated sterling quality of leadership. Known as the
"gugo queen", she won the Une Medaille d'Argent at the 25th Salon
International des Inventions in Geneve in 1997 for her "Forest
Magic" line of gugo-based herbal cosmetics and medicines,
scientifically known as entada phaseoloides.
- Eden Redillas - NFA Provincial Manager
(Sorsogon)
- Angelito R. Relleve -
PNSA-Bicol Regional Executive Council Officer 2004-2006, Philippine
Nurse's Association Awardee year 2006.
- Councilor Arencio R. Rendor
Jr. - Lawyer, Philippine Councilors League INTERIM
PRESIDENT
- Engr. Reagan Monforte Ablao -
(Badian) Nov. 2006 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination Board
Placer - Ranked 9 (95.60) Bicol University College of
Engineering.
- Hon. Noel Rosal - City Mayor
of Legazpi City
- Abdon M. Balde, Jr. - (Busac)
National Book Awards, 2003, 2004 & 2005 Juan C. Laya Prize for
Best Novel, 2004 Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Book of Fiction, 2005
Gintong Aklat Award, 2005 Palanca Memorial Award for Literature,
2003 Rokyaw Ibalong Bikol Highest Achievement Award in Literature,
2003 Lifetime Achievement Award, Premio Arejola Foundation, 2007
Rector’s Recognition for Excellence, Achievement, Commitment &
Humanitarian Service for Career Achievement, Aquinas University of
Legazpi, 2007 Omaw sa Oragon (Tribute for Excellence), 2008
- Ma. Adelina Ranosa - Rex -
Professor/Consultant (Business Communication), Ateneo de Manila
University Graduate School of Business, Rockwell Center, Makati
City
- Yen Eva Reverente - 1st Daragang Magayon
Beauty Queen.
- Chief Supt. Doris Remedios -
Dorigo - First woman BJMP General, second person and first
woman outside of the USA to earn the Certified Corrections
Executive title in the history of American Correctional
Association.
- Exequiel Remolar Riñon Jr., aka-junriñon,
C.P.A., Licensed Real Estate Broker, Insurance & Loan Broker,
Banker and Certified Web Designer. Director for Service
Projects-Rotary Club of Pasay-Macapagal-2008-2009, In-house sales
manager-broker, Camella Homes and Communities.
- Julito R. Regalario, -
founder/manager of then famous We and Pee Wee Band. Composed
several musical masterpieces including two operettas, entitled
"Miriam" and "Magdalene", in collaboration with Mrs. Bernardita R.
Rayala, Lyricist.
- Mae Rivera - (Balogo) a famous singer in the
country (ARAYYY, Ayoko Nang Maalala Pa, Bakit Ako Mahihiya, I Can't
Be With You Tonight, Inano Ni Kwan, Kay Sarap, Mahal Kang Totoo,
Malas Lang, Paalam, Sexy, Swak Na Swak).
- Renato "ATO" Morano - a famous basketball
player in the country (Coca-Cola, Welcoat, Pampanga Dragons).
- Barbara " BAMBI" Barquez Ricafrente- a
brilliant artist, writes and paint with passion and rage, known for
her "Monologues and other Poetry", "Ageless in the Shadow of Mayon"
and other literary works, active Writing Fellows since 1999,
Political Analist Embassy of Japan., Graduate Saint Michael
Academy-Valedictorian-batch 1979, Graduate of Oas North Central
School-1975- Valedictorian, UP-Ibalon active member.
- Fr. Jerry Manlangit - Rector
University of Santo Tomas Hospital.
- Danton Remoto - multi-awarded poet, professor,
newspaper columnist.
- Bino A. Realuyo - (son of the
late Augusto Realuyo), a US-based multi-awarded poet and novelist,
awards include 1999 Pushcart Prize nomination, 1998 National Poetry
Finalist status, and a Lucille Medwick Memorial Award from the
Poetry Society of America.
- Dr Benito R. Reverente, MD. -
co-founder of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine
- Dr. Sonny Rañola, M.D. - medicine and public
service, a City Councilor in the Heart of Bicolandia (Naga City),
acknowledged father of Naga City Hospital, outstanding councilor of
Naga City, founder of "Salamt Po, Doctor" program.
- Dr. Adan Eva - Director of Bicol Medical
Center in Naga City.
- Prof Jose R. Ronan - Director
for Non-Traditional Studies, Polytechnic University of the
Philippines
- Orlando R. Garcia - Director
Region IV, Philippine Dept of Budget and Management
- Prof Antonio Regalario - music, University of
the Philippines, composer of "Sa Ugma, Sa Pagties Man" (Aka "Kaming
Taga-Oas"), in collaboration with Mrs. Bernardita R. Rayala,
Lyricist.
- Atty. Salvador Ranin -
Director Region VIII, Philippine National Bureau of
Investigation
- Hon. Agnes Perez Dycoco -
Municipal Mayor of Libon, Albay
- Catalina Plandor Orendain - Director Region V,
Philippine Dept. of Budget & Management
- Dr. Benjamin R. Roa Sr. -
past-president, Philippine Hospital Association
- Dr. Manuel R. Rebueno -
finest Municipal Doctor of Oas, he was killed in an ambush by NPA
rebels when he ran for Mayor. A hospital was named in honor of him.
Trivia: Most of his male relatives were given the name "Manuel" in
their first names.
- David Sonorio Renolayan - (Talongog) 2nd
placer of April 2008 Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination with
an average score of 80.30%. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science
in Chemical Engineering at University of the Philippines Los
Baños.
- Mr. Resaldo R. Reario - one
of the best minds in the export industry worldwide, financier,
banker, only son of the longest reigning municipal treasurer of
oas, in government service for 35 years.
- Bonifacio G. Reonal -
Businessman, Engineer, Realtor and Civic Leader,-Licensed
Mechanical and Marine Engineer-Philippines Regulations Commission,
Director-Mandaluyong Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 2000-2003, Licensed
Realtor and Notary in State of California, active fund raiser and
civic leader in Oas.
- Patrick Jolas Casimiro Guerrero - a basketball
varsity player of Far Eartern University (FEU Tamaraws) in
Manila.
- Engineer Jose Buenagua Jr- Provincial Engineer
for Albay from 1986-1991. he retired and now lives in Scottsdale
Arizona, USA.
- Eduardo Rañosa - Renowned and well respected
Journalist who worked in both Radio and Television. Was the TV News
Director and Producer of Channel 13 for over a decade. Travelled
the world covering news events involving numerous Philippine
politicians and also the Gulf War. Prior to his retirement years,
he worked as the Managing Editor of a Filipino-American newspaper
in Los Angeles, California USA.
OASNON REGISTERED PRIESTS
NAME -
DATE ORDAINED
- Fr. Jose Rempillio -
1882
- Fr. Andres Rifareal - Sept.
25, 1882
- Fr. Juan Ravalo y Nepomuceno
- Dec 19, 1884
- Fr. Nemesio Ramin - Mar 10,
1892
- Fr. Eutiquio Revatoris y
Nepomuceno - Dec 19, 1894
- Fr. Rosalio Restubog -
1895
- Fr. Pablo Ribaya - 1896
- Fr. Pedro Rentoria -
1896
- Fr. Damian Ravago - 1897
- Fr. Remigio Rey y Nepomuceno
- 1901
- Fr. Nicomedes Refe -
1902
- Fr. Florencio Calinog - May
25 1907
- Fr. Silvino Ravanera y Relayo
- June 24 1911
- Fr. Luis Aguilar y Rabuy -
Mar 15 1913
- Fr. Bartolome Ras y Relayo -
Mar 25 1915
- Fr. Bartolome Roa y Reburiano
- Mar 25 1915
- Fr. Luis Dimarumba y Aytona,
STL - June 5 1916
- Fr. Gorgonio Roslin y Ronatay
- Mar 25 1918
- Fr. Marcelo Angelo y Rances -
Mar 25 1918
- Fr. Casimiro Rabadam y Rances
- Apr 15 1919
- Msgr. Vidal Rempis y Rellama
- 1920
- Fr. Felix Ragos y Murillo -
1922
- Fr. Germiniano Ranola y
Ragodon - 1922
- Fr. Leopoldo Ragos y Ras -
1923
- Fr. Demetrio Martires y
Reburiano - 1924
- Fr. Rafael Rances y Zaragoza
- Mar 21 1926
- Fr. Artemio Ranola y Ragodon
- Mar 26 1926
- Fr. Emiterio Raquim y Reamon
- Mar 26 1926
- Fr. Celedonio Ricasio y
Romero - Mar 26 1926
- Msgr. Porfirio Ramin y Ravago, JCL,
PA, VG, Caceres - 1930
- Fr. Vicente Ramin - Mar 11
1933
- Fr. Lucas de la Paz - Mar 17
1934
- Fr. Jose Ravalo - Mar 16
1935
- Fr. Antonio Relleve y
Realunia - Apr 9 1938
- Fr. Jose Rey Y Serrano, STL -
Sep 24 1939
- Msgr. Justiniano Romano y Rivera,
MA - Mar 25 1939
- Fr. Federico Thomas y Ranara
- Mar 23 1940
- Fr. Manuel Salvador Albuero y
Rebueno - May 9 1943
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- Fr. Iluminado Ragos y Ras -
Mar 19 1944
- Fr. Jose Reburiano y Rebueno
- Mar 19 1944
- Msgr. Magencio Rey y De Vera
- Mar 19 1944
- Msgr. Abelardo Rebueno y Ranin,
PhD,Ed.D - May 12 1946
- Fr. Regulo Ranola y Romualdo
- May 12 1946
- Fr. Antonio Redillas y
Herejon - May 12 1946
- Fr. Jose Ras y Reverente -
Apr 27 1947
- Fr. Bernardino Ras y Reniva,
AB,BSE - June 29 1947
- Fr. Cristino Redoblado Reyeg
- Apr 11 1948
- Fr. Francisco Nepomuceno y
Rodulfo - Apr 2 1949
- Msgr. Benjamin Reblando y Ramoneas, VG
Caceres - Apr 2 1949
- Fr. Antonio Rey y Rances, JCD
- Mar 21 1953
- Fr. Francisco Rempis y Rivera,
JCL - Apr 3 1954
- Fr. Antonio Rabadam y Ragos,
STL - Mar 26 1955
- Msgr. Jeremias Rebanal y Ras,
JCD,PhD - Mar 26 1955
- Fr. Joventino Romano y
Recuenco - Apr 2 1960
- Fr. Berardo Regalario y Roa -
Mar 18 1961
- Msgr. Antonio Rebanal y Ras,
MA - Mar 30 1963
- Fr. Pedro Rebustillo y Rempis
- June 11 1967
- Fr. Felipe Nepomuceno y Buenavente,
BSE - Apr 27 1969
- Fr. Manuel Camu y Reblora -
Apr 19 1970
- Fr. Antonio Peralta y Rellon
- Nov 28 1970
- Fr. Gregorio Redoblado Jr. y Revereza,
VG - June 16 1974
- Fr. Cleofas Rabelas y Garcia
- Oct 11 1975
- Fr. Felino Paulino y Santos -
Mar 26 1977
- Fr. Ernesto Realuyo y
Buenconsejo - Oct 28 1981
- Fr. Jason Perillo - Mar 17
1986
- Fr. Jose Colina - Mar 11
1989
- Fr. Ireneo Ramoso y Rey - Mar
11 1989
- Fr. Johnson Gumba - May 26
1990
- Fr. Benedict Redito - Nov 30
1991
- Fr. Joel Sarte - May 22
1993
- Fr. Thomas David Ramoso y Rey
- Jan 22 1994
- Fr. Eduardo Ramin Jr. - Jun 3
1995
- Fr. Mark Reburiano -
2005
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RELIGIOUS
- Fr. Bernardino Ricafrente,
OSA
- Fr. Harold Rentoria, OSA
- Fr. Ian Ragodon, OSA
- Fr. Jerry Manlangit, OP
- Fr. Joseph Raquid, OP
- Fr. Stephen Redillas, OP
- Fr. Jojie Padilla, OP
- Fr. Paciano Ragas, MF
- Fr. Vic Rayco, SVD
- Fr. Noel Rebancos, SVD
- Fr. Rolando Divinaflor y Radan,
MOP - Mar 25 2006
External links
- Memorandum Circular No. 01-M (5) -08 issued by the Bureau of
Local Government Finance (BLGF) on November 14, 2008”, M
- OASALBAYPHILIPPINES
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