Molave, Zamboanga del Sur

"Molave" redirects here. It can also refer to the wood of Vitex cofassus and Vitex parviflora.
Molave
Municipality

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Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Molave highlighted
Molave

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°05′N 123°29′E / 8.083°N 123.483°E / 8.083; 123.483Coordinates: 08°05′N 123°29′E / 8.083°N 123.483°E / 8.083; 123.483
Country Philippines
Region Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Province Zamboanga del Sur
District 1st district of Zamboanga del Sur
Founded June 16, 1948
Barangays 25
Government[1]
 • Mayor Ireneo Q. Glepa
Area[2]
 • Total 251.50 km2 (97.10 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 52,006±0
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 7023
Dialing code 62
Income class 1st class; partially urban
Website molave.gov.ph

Molave is a first class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,006±0 people.[3] The name "Molave" refers to the hard, strong and resilient tree that abounds in the place during the 1950s. It was created through the efforts of Congressman Juan Alano, as a daughter municipality of Aurora by Republic Act No. 286 on June 16, 1948.[4] Molave is located in the eastern part of the province of Zamboanga del Sur. It has a total land area of 21,685 hectares.

Molave was designated as the new capital of the province of Zamboanga when it was created in June 16, 1948.[4] Molave served as its capital until Zamboanga's division into Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur. Molave came under the Zamboanga del Sur with the town of Pagadian as its capital.

Geography

Molave is located in the north-eastern part of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, at the foot of a verdant hill and bounded by Salug Diut River and mountain ranges that makes it free from typhoons. It is bounded by the municipalities of Tambulig in the east, Mahayag in the west, Josefina and Province of Zamboanga del Norte in the north and Ramon Magsaysay in the south. It is approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi) from its capital Pagadian City and 58 kilometres (36 mi) to Ozamiz City. It is situated on longitude 123 deg 29 min 50 sec, latitude 7 deg 5 min 50 sec and is 15 metres (49 ft) above sea level.

Topography

Molave is divided into two topographical areas, namely: the lowland area which covers 30% of the total land area is composed of nine (9) barangays and is situated in the east and south-west portion is generally flat, swampy and marshy; while the upland portion which covers 70% of the total land area is hilly and mostly deforested. The terrain and slope pattern is moderately sloping to rolling with 2 slope variations from 10% in the lowland to 27% in the mountainous areas.

Soil Type:

There are two types of soil found within the municipality. In the lowland areas and part of the upper barangays, the type of soil is San Miguel Silt Loam. Adtoyon Clay Loam is found in the upland areas. San Miguel Silt Loam is best suited for cultivation and requires only simple and good farm management practice. The other kind of soil which is the Adtoyon Clay Loam can be used for grazing and diversified crops like corn, cassava, camote, etc.

Climate

As shown in the climatologic map of PAG-ASA, Molave is of 4th type where rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. The area has a fairly warm temperature having an average temperature of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).

Barangays

Molave is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[2]

  • Alicia
  • Ariosa
  • Bagong Argao
  • Bagong Gutlang
  • Blancia
  • Bogo Capalaran
  • Culo
  • Dalaon
  • Dipolo
  • Dontulan
  • Gonosan
  • Lower Dimalinao
  • Pablo Bahinting Sr. (Lower Dimorok)
  • Mabuhay
  • Madasigon (Pob.)
  • Makuguihon (Pob.)
  • Maloloy-on (Pob.)
  • Miligan
  • Parasan
  • Rizal
  • Santo Rosario
  • Silangit
  • Simata
  • Sudlon
  • Upper Dimorok

History

Its creation started in the early 1930s as a small patch of settlement in a marshy jungle that was originally known as Salug. The fertile land in the Salug Valley attracted more settlers from distant places of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao which made it a conglomeration of Cebuano, Boholano, Ilongo, Tagalog, Ilocano, Leyteño, Misamisnon, Surigaonon and other different Muslim and ethnic groups. However, the Subanons were known to be the early settlers of this place. Many Chinese businessmen settled in this region before World War II and prospered.

The continuous influx of people from different places made possible the rapid development of this small start-up settlement. Then by June 16, 1948, Molave was created into a municipality by virtue of Republic Act No. 286 authored by Cong. Juan S. Alano from its mother town Aurora.

Dr. Pelagio Blancia was the first mayor by appointment. He was defeated in the 1951 local elections and the newly elected Mayor Javier Ariosa transferred the seat of government from Camp 7 (now Barangay Blancia) to its present site.

Dr. Pelagio Blancia is a delegate with Roseller T. Lim and Lobregat to the 1971 Constitutional Convention. His only son Dr. Ramon Blancia Sr. married to Encarnacion Blancia who came from the Ortega Clan of Negros became mayor of the town.

Vice-Mayor Ireneo 'Loloy' Glepa is the incumbent mayor of this town. Mayor I. Glepa once became the youngest and longest serving Vice-Mayor of Molave. He was unopposed for two terms as a vice mayor before being elected overwhelmingly in the last May 2010 election.


Demographics

Population census of Molave
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 36,556—    
1995 40,423+1.90%
2000 45,082+2.37%
2007 48,215+0.93%
2010 48,939+0.54%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

The town is the hub of commerce and trade in the Salug Valley area.

For year 2002, the municipal total income increased by 25% or an increase of P 9.9 million.

The municipal public market generated the highest income of P 3 million, followed by the water system with P 1.4 million and then the slaughterhouse having P 366,841.50.

When the local government unit earns revenues from taxes and its public economic enterprises, this shall mean more, bigger and better projects and programs for the people. Rice trading, milling and farming is a major industry in the area. Its rice supplies the Mindanao and Visayas areas even to Metro Manila.The towns of Midsalip, Sominot, Ramon Magsaysay, Aurora, Mahayag, Josefina, Dumingag, Sergio Osmeña, Don Victoriano, Tambulig, Bonifacio, Tangub City all converge to this bustling town due to its proximity, much cheaper goods and commodities than some major cities like Ozamiz City and Pagadian City. Goldilocks and Jollibee Corporation have branches in this town. Metrobank, PNB, Landbank, First Consolidated Bank, 1st Valley Bank, LTMPC, Paglaum, RFC and Salug Valley Rural Bank are just few of the financial establishments in this town.

Molave Cinema Glass together with Molave Glass House are One of the municipality's famous business establishment, owned by the Molave Cinema and Molave Glass Group of Companies respectively.TheMolave Glass House and Hardware which is known for its affordable and quality glass and aluminum products, cladding and installation services offering excellent service for 22 years. It now carries hardware and construction supply and is located in Roxas Street, Molave. The Molave-based establishment is very known not only in the town but also in Pagadian, Dipolog, Ozamis, Iligan and Cagayan de Oro city. Customers from these big cities come here just to avail of the company's services. Major projects included the Laguindingan International Airport. It also has operations in other parts of Luzon and Visayas. Projects included in this Molave grown business included the Crown Regency Towers and Avalon Condominium in Cebu City.

Molave Glass House also generated many employment/jobs. It has diversified in other business including Magna Builders which is into building construction, Furniture Arts Appliance and Samsung selling good-quality furnitures, appliances and gadgets and the SSJ Real Estate and Leasing which handles the leasing of its commercial spaces. In March 2013, Molave Glass house ventured another business, which is the The Courtyard Business Hotel Function Hall and Suites offering the best rooms in Town as well as 300 capacity air conditioned function hall on its 3rd Floor. The Courtyard,a mall type establishment with a grocery shop will soon be opened. The municipality also has other mall type establishments like Cinema Square and Juanita Enterprises. Ogis Lechon manok is based in this town with its Dressing Plant located in Mabuhay, Zamboanga del Sur.

Agriculture

The municipality is basically an agricultural community where 91.85% of the total land area is devoted to agriculture. 1,378.50 hectares of fertile land is fully irrigated and planted with rice. Other agricultural crops are corn, coconut, cassava, banana, camote and various kinds of vegetables are produced within the locality and marketed to neighboring towns and cities and even reaching to Cebu. There are 23 farmer cooperatives within the municipality of which 19 are registered and 4 are not registered with a total of 7,566 farmer members. However, commerce and industry activity of the municipality is fast developing due to its strategic location thus making it as the hub of commerce and trade of the Salug Valley area. Various large commercial and industrial establishments are sprouting within the poblacion area and attracting more investors to engage business within the municipality.

Health

The municipality has 10 existing Barangay Health Stations, 1 lying-in (Maternity) clinic, 26 Health and Nutrition Posts and a Municipal Health Center, staffed by 1 rural health physician, 1 dentist, 1 sanitary inspector, 3 nurses and 11 midwives. Further, it has 3 private hospitals, 5 private clinics and 10 pharmacies and has 2 funeral chapels.

Lumapas Hospital, Salug Valley Medical Center and Blancia Hospital are located in this bustling town with modern facilities.

Molave and Salug Valley's first and oldest funeral service provider which is the VALLEY OF ANGELS MEMORIAL CHAPELS is located in here specifically at Guillen Street, Molave and has been in service for more than 50 YEARS. Celerian Funerial Homes is based on this town.

Sports and recreation

Sporting facilities include municipal gymnasium, 3 tennis courts, 4 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts and a sports complex facility of the Molave Regional Pilot School. Providing recreation are the municipal plaza with its playground paraphernalia, and a landscaped tourism spot. A pylon stands at the heart of the plaza to serve as a landmark.

A Drive Range Golf Course is located 4 km. away from the town in barangay Parasan. Eriberta Springs is a favorite attraction located at Brgy. Diwan, Mahayag formerly part of Molave.

Hotels especially The Courtyard Business Hotel, Function Hall and Suites offer affordable yet luxurious rooms with free breakfast. It has a 300 capacity air conditioned function hall on its 3rd floor that offers a great view of the town, mini function halls as well as a penthouse on its 4rth floor and a garden court for outdoor events. Located just above La-Pergola Restaurant and Catering Services.

Othe Hotels like Alecksandra Hotel, Casa Maria Pension, Guest House and RJYM offers modern amenities to visitors and guests. Mercury Drugs has its branch in this town.Reilina Suites and Hotel offers modern amenities in the hospitality business. Molave has its Spa and gyms.

Night life is fun with La Pergola Cafe which offers delicious and affordable Italian cuisine now located at the 2nd floor of The Courtyard Business Hotel in Rizal Avenue, Molave. Recently,in the summer of 2016, Vine Cafe Molave had opened and has dishes ranged from dessert frappes, sparkling fizz juices to satisfying food alike. The Resto-bar is open during nighttime in Alecksandra Hotel near the municipality's plaza.

Barbecue stands and Karaoke stalls are located at the back of Molave Gymnasium.

Peace and Order

The Molave Municipal Police station has two (2) PCOs and twenty four (24) PNCOs serving the populace. This station has two (2) outposts/detachments situated at barangay Dipolo and Sudlon.

Molave is generally peaceful with a crime efficiency rate of 95% and 160 crime incidents reported as of 2007, a decrease of 5% or 8 crime incidents compared to 2006’s or last year’s one hundred sixty eight (168) crime incidents. The presence of the 10th Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division stationed at Barangay Bag-ong Argao and the 906th Provincial Mobile Group had help much in keeping its peaceful environment for the whole municipality and of Salug Valley area.

Education

As center of education and culture, there are four (4) private pre-schools; twenty three (23) public and 1 private elementary school; six (6) primary schools; five secondary schools and 2 (1 private and 1 public) tertiary schools.

To meet the growing needs of young Molavenians for quality basic education, the LGU shouldered an equity of P600,000.00 for a six-room 2-storey TEEP building for MRPS. At MVTS another six room 2-storey SEDIP building and a two-room science laboratory have been built for P6.8M with the 10% equity put up by the joint efforts of the LGU and the PTCA whose president happens to be Mayor Saniel.

This linkage dates back to a time long before MVTS principal Dr. Linda M. Saniel assumed the leadership of MVTS.

All barangay Elementary and Secondary Schools have also been recipient of TEEP/SEDIP rehab or construction funds.

Colleges:

High Schools:

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  4. 1 2 "An act creating the municipality of Molave in the province of Zamboanga and making said municipality the capital of the province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
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