Catarman, Northern Samar
Municipality of Catarman | |
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 Map of Northern Samar showing the location of Catarman. | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Region 8 |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st District of Northern Samar |
| Barangays | 55 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hon. Alita E. Rosales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 464.43 km2 (179.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 81,067 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6400 |
| Income class | First Class |
Catarman is a first class municipality in the province of Northern Samar. It is the capital, largest town, and center of arts, education, and commerce of the province. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 81,067. It lies on the shoulder of Samar Island, bounded by the province of Sorsogon to the north, Marinduque to the west, Samar Province and Eastern Samar to the south. The town is in the process of renewing its image as a poor and underdeveloped town in the 1980s. Its cityhood was put to a halt in 2003 after the mayors of neighboring towns Mondragon and Bobon declined to be merged with the town for the proposed Catarman City conglomeration.
About Catarman
History
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Education
Higher Education
Catarman is home to the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), the largest university in Region 8 in terms of land area and curricular offerings. The University has satellite campuses in the province, one in Laoang and the other in Catubig (officially known the Pedro Rebadulla Memorial Campus), and has several extension programs offered across satellite campuses in the region.
The University started in 1918 as the Catarman Farm School. In 1956, it was converted to Samar Institute of Technology. In order to provide a more extensive liberal education in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering and technology, SIT was again converted into a state university in 1964, and was named University of Eastern Philippines. At present, UEP is considered as the only comprehensive state university in Eastern Visayas offering the largest number of programs in the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education.
The University is divided into several colleges and departments: University Elementary School, University High School, College of Agriculture, College of Arts and Communication, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Law, College of Nursing, College of Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
Other Higher Education Institutes
- Catarman Polytechnic College
- Colegio de San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
- Northern Samar Colleges
- Eastern Visayas Central Colleges
- East Pacific Computer College
Secondary Education
- University of Eastern Philippines High School (formerly UEP Laboratory High School) is a department of UEP and is divided into two curricula: Science Stream (which offers advanced units in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics) and the Revised Basic Secondary Education Curriculum (which utilizes the standard curriculum mandated by the Department of Education). The UEPLHS is one of the most competitive secondary schools in the region having the reputation of consistent large percentage of UPCAT passers yearly. It has been recognized as one of the most reputable state-run high schools in the Philippines.
- Saint Michael Academy is the first Catholic school in the island to have been instituted. It caters only secondary courses, but is formerly catered to all levels of education. The school is run by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, and is formerly known as St. Michael Junior College. A member of the OP-Siena Schools System, the school is known for its prestige and excellent achievements through its ages.
- Northern Samar Colleges (High School) was founded in 1949 as a high school but was recognized as a private institution of higher learning in 1950. It offered both secondary and tertiary education. After the creation of the Samar Institute of Technology (now UEP) in 1957, the NSC discontinued its tertiary education offerings and retained the high school department, and was renamed Northern Samar Academy (NSA). In 2001, seeing the need to provide alternative tertiary and vocational education equipped with competent faculties and facilities, the NSA reopened its post high school program offerings and was renamed Northern Samar Colleges. Today, the NSC offers complete programs in preschool, elementary, high school, vocational, and tertiary education.
- Catarman National High School (formerly Catarman Comprehensive High School) is the largest secondary school in the municipality both in population and land area, and caters to deserving marginalized high school students.
Other Secondary Education Institutes
- Colegio de San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila High School
- Eastern Visayas Central Colleges High School
- Cawayan Integrated School
- Galutan National High School
- Washington National High School
- Cervantes National High School
Primary Education
- Catarman Central Schools
- Catarman Special Education Center
- Cawayan Integrated School
- Catarman Chamber Elementary School
- Colegio de San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Elementary School
Visiting Catarman
By air, Philippine Airlines Express and Cebu Pacific have daily flights; while Zest Airways flies four times a week en route Manila and vice-versa. Travel time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Flights are directed to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 and Manila Domestic Airport. By land, Philtranco, Eagle Star, Silver Star, and several other bus companies provide daily trips to Manila. Travel time is approximately 16 hours.
Barangays
Catarman is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- A private paradise in Bgy. Tamborusan, Catarman Northern Samar
- More photos and information on Catarman Northern Samar
- http://www.stmichaelacademyalumni.ning.com - Official Website of Saint Michael Academy, Catarman N. Samar
 Province of Northern Samar | |
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
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