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30-540: The President Elpidio Quirino Stadium , simply known as the Quirino Stadium is a sports facility in the town of Bantay , Ilocos Sur , Philippines . The Quirino Stadium was inaugurated in 1953 by then President Elpidio Quirino , the namesake of the sports venue and hosted the 6th Palarong Pambansa , a national multi-sport event for students. The sports facility underwent an Ilocos Sur government-funded rehabilitation from February 2014 to April 2016 Firmbuilders, Inc.

60-688: A 0–2 defeat for the Philippine national side. Ilocos United F.C. used the stadium as their home venue during the inaugural season of the Philippines Football League in 2017. Bantay Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo first arrived in Ilocos in 1571 and began setting up tribunals that soon became the seat of municipal governance. Augustinian friars followed in 1572 built the convent and house of worship that later became Iglesia Parroquial de San Agustín (St. Augustine Parish Church). But it

90-534: A Spanish mestizo nicknamed "Miguel Vicos" treacherously killed Silang on May 28, 1763, with a pistol at his makeshift fort on a place on a hillside referred to as Calle Encuentro (now Crisologo Street). For the Spaniards, the treacherous Vicos was their savior and to his honor a commemorative monument was erected in 1763 which became the epitome of the Town Plaza. It is replaced later by a memorial to Diego Silang towards

120-662: A great Augustinian philologist, with the help of Pedro Bukaneg, the blind genius of the Ilocano tongue who was from this place and author of the epic - "Biag Ni Lam-ang", labored hard to translate the Bellarmine Cathechism originally written by Robert Cardinal Bellarmine. The book was approved at the Bantay Convent in 1616 printed in Malayan Script and Spanish alphabet and was first published in 1621. The Bellarmine Catechism

150-526: A population of 37,118. The population density was 480 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi). About 94% of the total inhabitants are Christians, while the remaining 6% are Muslims or belong to other major religions/sects. In the total population of Christian Bantayenos, Roman Catholics are 99%. Since it was occupied by Spaniards during the Early Colonial Period. Since the Ilocano language

180-445: A previous location to its current site. Captain Juan de Salcedo had a hand in founding the municipality. But before he reached the current site of the poblacion, he came to a village called Malongon, about one-half kilometer to the south. The leader of the village refused Salcedo's request to establish a municipality there, but suggested that he establish the town a half kilometer north of

210-595: A sporting event (the first ever to do so in the province was the University of Northern Philippines ); the first to open hiking trails; and the first municipality in Ilocos Sur to hold a National Shootfest. Bantay is 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of San Fernando City , La Union , the Regional Capital of Ilocos Region , 406 kilometres (252 mi) from Metro Manila , and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Vigan City ,

240-523: Is being installed inside the stadium. A covered court for indoor sports, a swimming pool and billeting quarters were also planned to be built in a later date. The Quirino Stadium has also hosted the Region 1 Athletic Association meet, an athletics tournament for sportspeople from the Ilocos Region . It hosted the regional tournament in 2017. The Palarong Pambansa, a national students' games, has been hosted at

270-504: Is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years. For the 2010–2013 term, Samuel C. Parilla was the elected mayor of the town (since 1988–1998; 2007–present), with Floro Jose P. Peredo, Sr. as

300-483: Is politically subdivided into 34 barangays .   Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . Bantay's reserved forests and farms make it home to a diverse range of plants, animals, and river creatures. Around more than 60 species can be found in Bantay including over 9 mammal, reptile (including monitor lizards ), and amphibian species; 10 bird and fish species; several insects and plants are existing in

330-635: Is the mother tongue of the Ilocanos, most of the Bantayeños especially the Muslims and Indians speak it alongside Tagalog . However, in schools and during Legislative Sessions (by the Sangguniang Bayan), they are required to speak English. Poverty incidence of Bantay Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Bantay, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur ,

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360-462: The Municipality of Magsingal ( Ilocano : Ili ti Magsingal ; Tagalog : Bayan ng Magsingal ) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,308 people. The name of the municipality came from the term " Mayisingal ," an Ilocano term which means "to be moved." It was applied when the belltower was moved from

390-432: The first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur , is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years. In 1945, the first duly elected municipal mayor via landslide vote

420-444: The Ilocano word, to guard , which was to guard the image of Our Lady of Charity (Apo Caridad) in her sanctuary. The early Spanish settlers made the town beautiful by building the 'tribunal', otherwise known as the town hall, the church, bell tower, roads and streets by forced labor. The St. Augustine Church was originally made of bamboo and cogon structure by Bantay residents to house the miraculous Image of Our Lady of Charity, but it

450-540: The Old(Main) Building in order to meet the vast administrative demands and service requirements of the public clientele. Sourced from Provincial and Municipal funds, these expansion edifices are the lasting tributes of the municipal and administrators (1998-2001 and 2001–2004) showcasing local accomplishment and a legacy during their incumbency. The Municipality holds the distinction of being the first Local Government Unit in Ilocos Sur to use an Electronic Scoreboard in

480-659: The Quirino Stadium when the venue was inaugurated in 1953. The stadium will host events of the 2018 edition of the games. The 2017 edition of the Batang Pinoy tournament has also been hosted in the stadium. The Quirino Stadium hosted the first international match of the Philippine national football team in Northern Luzon against Australian club Perth Glory FC . The match was attended by 6,000 people on June 26, 2016 ended in

510-530: The bicentennial foundation anniversary of the province of Ilocos Sur . Prior to the Quirino Stadium's rehabilitation which completed in April 2016, the sports facility used to be unadorned. The stadium's blue rubberized athletics track, basketball and lawn tennis courts, as well as its artificial grass football pitch were installed as part of the 2016 renovations. The stadium has a seating capacity of 5,000 but it can hold as much as 7,000 people. A beach volleyball court

540-485: The end of the 19th century. Inspired with the common vision that it will strengthen and improve the totality of local governance, Municipal buildings [Annex I (Legislative Building) and Annex II (Puericulture Building)] were blessed and inaugurated on December 23, 1999, and May 5, 2003, respectively. Considered as major breakthroughs and milestone feats in the History of Bantay, these massive structures were built to 'reinforce'

570-463: The fact that by then, Bantay parish was very extensive and broad the inclusions of the parishes of Magsingal (separated in 1676), Santo Domingo (separated in 1742), San Ildefonso (separated in 1769), San Vicente (Separated in 1795), Santa Catalina de Baba (separated in 1795) and Santa Catalina de Alexandria within its coverage or "visitas". One of the Augustinian friars, Rev. Francisco Lopez,

600-534: The farms and wild. Typical of places all over the Philippines, cattle and water buffalo are domesticated. Herons are often sighted in rice paddies, and beetles (especially the "aros-aros" and the "abal-abal") and crickets come seasonally. Mudfish , carp , the Abra River eel , and other fish abound in its rivers and creeks, most of which are also seasonal. Monkeys, wild boar, and wild chickens can be seen in

630-499: The festivity to May 5 every year. The original inhabitants of the town have family names with letter "P" taken from the designated listing, as an adopted system of the Spanish rulers in all towns of Ilocos Sur, to easily identify and monitor movement of residents. In a report of Most Reverend Bishop Domingo de Soria on August 15, 1613, the population of Bantay was 4,000 souls while at that time, Vigan has only 2,000. This can be explained by

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660-520: The mountains, but not as plentiful as before. Spanish plum trees (known locally as "sarguelas") abound in the municipality, especially in Barangays Paing and Banaoang. Valuable lumber trees such as mahogany and molave abound in its mountains, especially in Caniao. Bamboo also abound in the municipality, especially the "bayug," "bikal," and "bulo" ("buho") varieties. In the 2020 census, Bantay had

690-520: The provincial capital. It is bordered by San Juan to the north, Santo Domingo and Bantay to the south, and Abra to the east. Magsingal is politically subdivided into 30 barangays .   Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . In the 2020 census, Magsingal had a population of 31,308. The population density was 370 inhabitants per square kilometre (960/sq mi). Poverty incidence of Magsingal Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Magsingal, belonging to

720-422: The provincial capital. It is bordered by the municipalities of San Vicente , San Ildefonso , Santo Domingo , Magsingal , Santa and the city of Vigan Bantay has an average elevation of 100 meters (328.08 feet), with a land area of 7,660 hectares (18,900 acres). It is an elevated and hilly municipality but some barangays, especially those near creeks, are prone to flooding during heavy typhoons. Bantay

750-561: The vice mayor. The municipality's Sangguniang Bayan members included William Pre, Roberto Reboroso, William Pacpaco, Ireneo Quintinita, Edilberto Mercurio, Nick Pamuspusan, Arnold Paz, and George Leones. Also in the Sangguniang Bayan were ABC President Gloria Ramirez and Sangguniang Kabataan Federated President Jonalyn Pre. There are two major educational institutions in Bantay: Magsingal Magsingal , officially

780-482: The village, and the belltower be moved to that site, hence the origin of the town's name. Itnegs were the original inhabitants of the place when Salcedo arrived. He worked for the conversion of the people to Christianity , but not all accepted the new faith. Those who refused conversion fled the town and settled east of Bantay Bul-lagaw (Bul-lagaw Mountain). Magsingal is 419 kilometres (260 mi) from Metro Manila and 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Vigan City ,

810-491: Was involved in the rehabilitation of the sports facility. The Quirino Stadium had a re-inauguration on April 30, 2016. The rehabilitation was done as part of Ilocos Sur's unsuccessful bid to host the 2017 edition of the Palarong Pambansa though the facility later became part of the province's successful bid for the 2018 edition of the games. A historical marker at the stadium was unveiled on February 2, 2018 to commemorate

840-514: Was later-on changed into a permanent edifice (built and completed in 1590) because of the good fortune it brought to the people. The Augustinian friars chose St. Augustine de Hippo, the Doctor of Grace, as the Patron Saint and the town fiesta used to be celebrated every 28 August, but because of inclement weather during this month, Most Rev. Alfredo Verzosa (Parish Priest, 1912–1916) caused the transfer of

870-584: Was only in 1591 that the parish was recognized or first established, while the town of Bantay was formally founded as a pueblo in 1593 because it was formerly part of Vigan. It is one of the thirty-four (34) towns of the Province of Ilocos Sur, the legal basis of its creation is the Maura Law of 1893 and, thus, was constituted as a separate political subdivision during the American Regime. Bantay got its name from

900-539: Was the first book in Ilocano to be printed and its influence on the morality, culture and language of the entire Ilocos is measurable. Several battles have spillovers in Bantay, one of which was the Ilocos Revolution (Dec. 24, 1762 to May 1763) led by Diego Silang. Here, this heroic figure resolved to kill the bishop-elect Bernardo Ustariz and all Spanish friars imprisoned by him in Bantay. The prisoners prayed fervently to Our Lady of Charity for their deliverance until

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