Jaen, Nueva Ecija


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History

During the Spanish Era, the municipality was only a component barrio of Gapan. When San Isidro became a town and was separated from Gapan, the town and San Antonio became one of its component barrios. When San Antonio itself became a town, the area was still its component barrio called San Agustin. By 1865, Jaen was known by its old name "Ibayong Ilog", and because there were many people in the river port in what is now Barangay Langla, the town became a centre for trade.
When the place improved and its population grew to no less than 5,000 people, it became a town through a petition filed by the inhabitants through the initiative of two early leaders, Kabesang Prudencio Esquivel and Kapitan Antonio Embuscado. On June 18, 1865, Jaen itself partitioned from San Antonio, and retained Saint Augustine of Hippo as its patron saint. The Spanish officials signed the papers granting the petition that "Ibayong Ilog" be a town in Factoria which was then the capital of Nueva Ecija. The declaration was brought to Governor-General Juan de Lara e Irigoyen in Manila, and afterwards was submitted to the Vice-General of the Philippines in the person of Rev Gregorio Martínez. Father Martínez marked the document as approved but later wrote in his own wish that the name "Ibayong Ilog" be changed to the name of his birthplace of Jaén, Spain.
In coordination with Rev Estanislao B. Moso, Kabesang Prudencio and Kapitan Antonio led the establishment of the first Catholic church. Jaen is in Central Luzon, in the southern part of Nueva Ecija. About 100 km from Manila via the old Cagayan Valley Road, the town has other road networks connecting it to Nueva Viscaya, Isabela, Pampanga, Olangapo and Bataan. In the olden days, Pampanga River was once the only and the fastest way of transportation in going to Manila and other places.
On August 24, 1896, its people revolted against the Spaniards and in September of the same year, armed with bolos and spears, ambushed and killed forty Spanish soldiers in Lumanas. This successful attack made Lumanas a historical site called "Pinagtambangan", where a marker was erected in memory of the event.

Geography

The municipality is situated in the southern part of Nueva Ecija, some north of Manila. Jaén is bounded by the municipalities of Santa Rosa on the north-east; Zaragoza on the north-west; by San Isidro on the south; San Leonardo on the east and by San Antonio on the west.
The municipality has a land area of and is divided into 27 barangays, two of which are in the Población proper.

Barangays

Jaén is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
Sitio's:
Elected Officials
Calabasa, Barangay Chairman: Felimon A. Aguilar
  1. Edgardo DG. Santos
  2. Lorenzo Q. Ilano
  3. Benedicta P. Pelayo
  4. Rolando V. Gabriel
  5. Mario D. Flores
  6. Pedro P. Fermin
  7. Edmond A. Agapito
  8. SK Chairman: Leonidez M. Esguerra Jr.
Dampulan, Barangay Chairman: Rolando P. Mangunay
  1. Crisanto E. Matias
  2. Jayrick C. Tagalag
  3. Sonny E. Ignacio
  4. Reynaldo G. De Belen
  5. Dionisio P. Catacutan
  6. Daisy A. Mariano
  7. Lopito E. Dela Cruz
  8. SK Chairman: Krisanda May G. Laureano
G.E. Antonino, Barangay Chairman: Dennis S. Pascual
  1. Elenita D. Zantua
  2. Mark Vic C. Pascual
  3. Nicomedes P. Dalusong
  4. Edwin R. Magtalas
  5. Mario E. Rivera
  6. Restituto R. Galang
  7. Jennifer C. Olarte
  8. SK Chairman: Ryan Joseph V. Parumog
Hilera, Barangay Chairman: German I. Francisco
  1. Chrisopher C. Alfaro
  2. Angelito P. Bauto
  3. Pepito C. Santos
  4. Nestor F. Reyes
  5. Faustino L. Isidro
  6. Benedicto G. Sebastian
  7. Delwin C. Lustre
  8. SK Chairman: Jomar F. Sebastian
Imbunia, Barangay Chairman: Jacinto M Capinpin
  1. Paulino V. De Leon
  2. David DC. Martin
  3. Nestor DC. Ramos
  4. Ricardo H. Antonio
  5. Gabriel R. Duldulao
  6. Magdalena E. Nagum
  7. Felipa C. Padolina
  8. SK Chairman: Germie J. Pradez
Apolinario Esquivel, Barangay Chairman: Jose A. Mendoza Jr.
  1. Bernardo L. Villaroza
  2. Arnel M Doncillo
  3. Danilo M. Noveda
  4. Edwin R. Vallarta
  5. Angel M. Hernandez
  6. Julian DR. Galang
  8. SK Chairman: John Anthony D. Payumo
Lambakin, Barangay Chairman: Dionisio G. Robles
  1. Andres DB Santor
  2. Rizal F. Santa Ana
  3. Marcelo DG. Mauricio
  4. Efren V. Viesca
  5. Rafael I. Del Rosario
  6. Zoilo Q De Belen
  7. Julio R. Ocampo
  8. SK Chairman: Froilan A. Valdez
Langla, Barangay Chairman: Enrique P. San Gabriel
  1. Reynaldo V. Padolina
  2. Edna N. Flaminiano
  3. Wilfredo G. Agito
  4. Mamerto M. Del Rosario
  5. Paquito DG. Padolina
  6. Honorio P. Gervacio
  7. Abraham R. San Gabriel
  8. SK Chairman: Neil Aldrin D. Mauricio
Magsalisi, Barangay Chairman: Mercelita A. Miranda
  1. Crisostomo A. Lazaro
  2. Ernesto P. Mangulabnan
  3. Agueda V. Roque
  4. Leonardo C. Ramos
  5. Rolando R. Rosales
  6. Crispin C. Dalaywan
  7. Ariel L. Lualhati
  8. SK Chairman: Cesar C. Hizon Jr.
Malabon-Kaingin, Barangay Chairman: Roberto G. Manliclic
  1. Conchita P. Gamboa
  2. Victorino R. Roque
  3. Zoilo DJ. Dela Cruz
  4. Bartolome DC. Mendoza
  5. Eduardo B. Padernilla
  6. Marcelina F. Mendoza
  7. Gloria D. Abergas
  8. SK Chairman: Arlene B. Manalili
Marawa, Barangay Chairman: Magdalena P. Ison
  1. Efren I. Ison
  2. Edward I. Bauto
  3. Adriano C. Ignacio
  4. Myrna E. Gatuz
  5. Avelino R. Pineda
  6. Novy G. Bauto
  7. Domingo DL. Velasquez
  8. SK Chairman: Margie I. Reyes
Niyugan, Barangay Chairman: Pablito S. Pangilinan
  1. Mario P. Dela Cruz
  2. Elvira A. Catalan
  3. Cesar E. Bitangcol
  4. Ronaldo P. Balagtas
  5. Ronaldo Q. Diaz Sr.
  6. Alex S. Flores
  7. Jessie F. Mateo
  8. SK Chairman: Ryreens J. Javate
Ocampo -Rivera District, Barangay Chairman: Perfecto DC. Efecticio
  1. Florencio S. Bustamante
  2. Danilo H. Guevarra
  3. Lourdes A. Dionisio
  4. Robert M. Herrera
  5. Luciana S. Herrera
  6. Wenceslao G. Elvambuena
  7. Melencio DC. Efecticio
  8. SK Chairman: Ram Dominic M. Aguilar
Pakul, Barangay Chairman: Nemencio P. Gatuz
  1. Rufino P. Pascual
  2. Lauro B. Flores
  3. Pascual B. Castro
  4. Victor B. Feliciano
  5. Celso J. Feliciano
  6. Librado DB. Hipolito
  7. Leoncio M. Bartolome
  8. SK Chairman: Florence F. Bartolome
Pamacpacan, Barangay Chairman: Clifford S. Miranda
  1. Eufronio E. Santa Maria
  2. Delfin A. De Belen
  3. Rommel DG. Miranda
  4. Carlito A. Baltazar
  5. Rogelio F. Santa Maria
  6. Efren D. Cano
  7. Ernesto J. Del Rosario
  8. SK Chairman: Angelica C. Santa Maria
Pinanggaan, Barangay Chairman: Julio P. Gonzales
  1. Eduardo F. Jorda
  2. Rolando G. Linsangan
  3. Felimon M. Torres
  4. Amado B. Ubaldo
  5. Flavio P. Casino
  6. Sofronio M. Cuevas
  7. Antonio P. Buenaventura
  8. SK Chairman: Antonio G. De Guzman
Putlod, Barangay Chairman: Antonina C. Pillarina
  1. Mario E. Bondoc
  2. Rodel J. Valenzuela
  3. Anselmo A. Pallanan
  4. Restitita A. Eduardo
  5. Elvira S. Censon
  6. Sherwin E. Ignacio
  7. Rizal C. Esquivel
  8. SK Chairman: Princess Dianne E. Galang
San Jose Barangay Chairman: Leopoldo I Santos
  1. Jerry L Laureano
  2. Rodolfo J. Esguerra
  3. Luisito P. Javate
  4. Florencio S. Manalaysay
  5. Albert E. Mangunay
  6. Judith J. Espiritu
  7. Gavino G. Javate
  8. SK Chairman: Czarmaine Joyce C. Ramos
San Josef, Barangay Chairman: Elvin Jay Javaluyas
  1. Edwin A. Jalova
  2. Roylan A. Ignacio
  3. Ericson DB. Espiritu
  4. Roberto F. Parumog
  5. Pedro R. Dionisio
  6. Erwin M. Mariano
  7. Rodolfo B. Diaz
  8. SK Chairman: Arnold Joseph DJ. Martin
San Pablo, Barangay Chairman: Emmanuel S. Leabres
  1. Eugenio G. Torres
  2. Felimon L. Geronimo
  3. Edgardo S. Lubao
  4. Gregorio G. Bate
  5. Aurea C. De Leon
  6. Arnel S. Cabado
  7. Benigno G. Mariano
  8. SK Chairman: Ariane Joyce C. Santos
San Roque, Barangay Chairman: Elmer DR. Galang
  1. Irineo R. Evangelista
  2. Eriberto G. Pangilinan
  3. Celso H. Castillo
  4. Angelito B. Francisco
  5. Rolando M. Juliano
  6. Ramon B. Mendoza
  7. Edna V. Reyes
  8. SK Chairman: Joanna Marie DC. Duran
San Vicente, Barangay Chairman: Felix DB. De Luna
  1. Ferdinand R. Gokesan
  2. Angelica P. Paynor
  3. Romulo S. Hipolito
  4. Floid E. Dela Peña
  5. Lazaro P. Dela Paz
  6. Jose T. Gatuz
  7. Melecio G. Hermosa
  8. SK Chairman: Bernadette V. Paynor
Santa Rita, Barangay Chairman: Arsenio C. Santos
  1. Raymundo B. Reyes
  2. Wilfredo DC. Ramos
  3. Enrico G. Tigulo
  4. Edgardo B. Cristobal
  5. Edgardo G. Valenton
  6. Jimmy A. Ramos
  7. Roberto B. Nepomuceno
  8. SK Chairman: Wilma DC. Ador Dionisio
Santo Tomas North, Barangay Chairman: Wilson B. Santos
  1. Babylyn Y. De Jesus
  2. Allan Joel A. Pineda
  3. Efren M. Yambot
  4. Ernesto SD Yambot
  5. Josephine J. Yambot
  6. Norberto DG. Del Rosario
  7. Carlos A. Cullado
  8. SK Chairman: Christian G. De Belen
Santo Tomas South, Barangay Chairman: Reynaldo C. Pallarca
  1. Samuel DG. Canosa
  2. Adriano DB. Antonino
  3. Reynaldo S. Granados
  4. Jose P. Galang
  5. Fermin A. Ramos
  6. Romeo M. Rizari
  7. Alejandro C. Balcos
  8. SK Chairman: John Kenneth DG. Pajarillo
Sapang, Barangay Chairman: Eduardo P. Yanga
  1. Pacencia B. Centeno
  2. Ramon M. Daquiz
  3. Clodualdo L. Esquivel
  4. Lea V. Quetua
  5. Emiliano VC. Masinag
  6. Benedicta V. Yanga
  7. Martinito F. Custodio
  8. SK Chairman: Khelvin Chris E. Balisi
Ulanin-Pitak, Barangay Chairman:Wally P. Hipolito
  1. Nelson B. Manalo
  2. Gil H. Reyes
  3. Sergio D. Castro
  4. Vicente M. Mactal
  5. Efren DL. Reyes
  6. Manuel M. De Guzman
  7. Felix V. Pacion
  8. SK Chairman: Rodrigo V. Peralta
Note: No information available in Comelec for the 2013-2016 election results.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

Most of the north-western section of the municipality is devoted to rice farming, as rice production is the main livelihood of the populace. Twenty barangays of Jaén are fully irrigated, with about 80% of the land being suited for rice production.
Mango plantations are found in the southern portion of the municipality. Based on the latest survey, 584 hectares are utilized for mango production, including backyard mango farms. Ten percent of the total agricultural area is for planting vegetables.
In the Población and nearby barangays, several establishments have sprouted. These include agricultural supply traders, dry goods stores, hardware stores, groceries, travel agency, fashion style, pawnshop, banks, supermarkets, gasoline stations, printing presses, and eateries. The public market is in the area.
Among the service businesses in the area are pawn shops, restaurants, auto and motorcycle parts and service, car wash, commercial center, lechon manok and liempo stand, pharmacies, computer repair shops, convenience store, bakery, petrol station, grocery, internet café, tailoring and dress shops and rural banks.
Distilled and purified water processors, mobile phone card dealers, cable and landline telephone businesses are also present in the municipality.
Professional services of doctors, accountants, dentists, lawyers, surveyors and engineers are also prevalent in the town. Most of the unemployed and out-of-school youths are given manual labor by private contractors and the local government unit, such as construction workers and street sweepers.

Mayors of Jaén

Kapitan dela Cruz was later on succeeded by an elected Municipal President, an office superseded by the title "Mayor of Jaén":
High schools:
Special Schools: