Upi, Maguindanao del Norte

Upi
Upi
Municipality
	Municipality of Upi
	Map of Maguindanao del Norte with Upi highlighted
	Upi Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 7°00′38″N 124°09′47″E / 7.010556°N 124.162931°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province	Maguindanao del Norte
District	1st District
Founded	June 10, 1955
Barangays	23 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Ramon A. Piang Sr.
• Electorate	44,894 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	742.95 km2 (286.85 sq mi)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	59,004
• Density	79/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9602
PSGC	153815000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)64
Income class	1st municipal income class
Revenue (₱)	₱ 322.3 million (2020), 120 million (2012), 275.9 million (2013), 310.9 million (2014), 188.3 million (2015), 199.6 million (2016), 221.2 million (2017), 287.6 million (2018), 319.1 million (2019), 316.6 million (2021), 432 million (2022)
Native languages	Maguindanao; Tiruray; Tagalog
Website	www.upi.gov.ph

Upi, officially the Municipality of Upi, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,004 people.^[3]

The town was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008.

Barangays

Upi is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.

{{columns-list|3| 1. Bantek 2. Bayabas 3. Blensong 4. Borongotan 5. Bugabungan 6. Bungcog 7. Darugao 8. Ganasi 9. Kabakaba 10. Kibleg 11. Kibucay 12. Kiga 13. Kinitaan 14. Mirab 15. Nangi 16. Nuro (Poblacion) 17. Ranao Pilayan 18. Rempes 19. Renti 20. Renede 21. Rifao 22. Sefegefen 23. Tinungkaan

Etymology

Upi was probably derived from the term "ufi". It is a Teduray name for a certain tree (piper betel) that grows abundantly in the place in the early years. The bark of “Ufi” is used with betel nuts for chewing or "mama" in Teduray. Tedurays are the native inhabitants of the place.

History

The beginning of Upi as a district geographical and political entity largely began on the early part of 1901 to 1910 when the American forces set foot in the then Empire of Cotabato. Today the province is subdivided into five (5) major provinces: Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato, South Cotabato, Saranggani and Maguindanao where Upi municipality is located. Upi is a mountainous town situated in the south-western coastal portion of Maguindanao Province.

Known far and wide, an American Army Officer Captain Irving Bryant Edwards was assigned in Awang. He showed great interest in bringing the government closer to the people by establishing schools in the far-flung areas. He reached the fertile valley of Upi and founded the Upi Agricultural School on August 19, 1919. From a USAFFE soldier, Capt. Irving Bryant Edwards turned educator.

Upi was formerly a barrio of Dinaig (part of the province of Cotabato then). It was separated from the said town by virtue of Republic Act No. 1248, approved June 10, 1955.^[4]

The first Municipal Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilors of Upi were appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office. Maria Badoy was appointed as the first Municipal Mayor. In 1956, the citizens were encouraged to participate in the political affairs of the local government and there took place the first election wherein Mayor Ignacio Tenorio Labina, a Teduray leader, was the first elected mayor of Upi and held his office for four years.

The current mayor of Upi is Ramon A. Piang Sr., a former principal of Notre Dame of Upi, a local high school managed by the Archdiocesan Notre Dame Schools of Cotabato.

Maria Badoy - 1955 - 1956 - Appointed Mayor

Ignacio Tenorio Labina - 1956 - 1960 - First Elected Mayor

Datu Abdullah "Ugcog" Sinsuat - 1960 - 1963 - Elected Mayor

Datu Michael "Puti" P. Sinsuat - 1963 - 1980 - Elected Mayor

Bai Fatima P. Sinsuat -1980 - 1986- Elected Mayor

Datu Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat - 1986 - 1987- Appointed Mayor

Datu Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat - 1987 - 1992- Elected Mayor

Datu Michael "Puti" P. Sinsuat -1992 - 2001- Elected Mayor

Ramon A. Piang, Sr. -2001 - 2010 - Elected Mayor

Ruben D. Platon -2010-2011 - Elected Mayor

Ramon A. Piang, Sr 2011 - present Appointed Mayor

Demographics

Population census of Upi
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	27,616	—
1970	35,727	+2.61%
1975	39,010	+1.78%
1980	31,010	−4.48%
1990	45,957	+4.01%
1995	46,440	+0.20%
2000	51,141	+2.09%
2007	41,757	−2.76%
2010	45,444	+3.13%
2015	53,583	+3.19%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]

Meguyaya Festival

Meguyaya, a Teduray term for thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest, is an annual festival celebrated every December. The festivities incorporate street dancing competition depicting tri-people culture, Teduray, Moro and Settlers . Other activities includes the Cultural Nights, Local Government Unit Night, Ginoong Meguyaya male pageant, trade fair and Maisan Na. This is an activity in which a long stretch of grillers are placed by the roadside where everyone enjoys roasting corns, a symbol of togetherness and feasting.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Municipality of Upi | (DILG)
^ "Province: Maguindanao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "An Act to Create the Municipality of Upi in the Province of Cotabato". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
^ "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

External links

[1] Municipality of Upi | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Maguindanao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–15-3] Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] "An Act to Create the Municipality of Upi in the Province of Cotabato". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.

[PSA15–15-5] Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–15-6] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-15-7] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-8] "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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v t e Province of Maguindanao (1973–2022)
Buluan (capital)
Municipalities	Ampatuan Barira Buldon Buluan Datu Abdullah Sangki Datu Anggal Midtimbang Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Datu Hoffer Ampatuan Datu Montawal Datu Odin Sinsuat Datu Paglas Datu Piang Datu Salibo Datu Saudi Ampatuan Datu Unsay General Salipada K. Pendatun Guindulungan Kabuntalan Mamasapano Mangudadatu Matanog Northern Kabuntalan Pagalungan Paglat Pandag Parang Rajah Buayan Shariff Aguak Shariff Saydona Mustapha South Upi Sultan Kudarat Sultan Mastura Sultan sa Barongis Talitay Talayan Upi
Independent component city	Cotabato City (administratively and statistically independent from the province, but grouped with Maguindanao for geographical and the purpose of electing representatives to the Congress of the Philippines)