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Pagadian Citywww.pagadian.org Pagadian City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Pagadian; Filipino: Lungsod ng Pagadian) is located in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It houses the territorial government seat of Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) in the island of Mindanao. An iconic symbol of Pagadian is it is unambiguously designed tricycle built to adopt to the city's hilly terrain. The locals assert with pride that it is the only place in the Philippines that one may see a public transport inclined at when it comes to 25-40 angle. Contents 1 Geography and Topography 2 Climate 3 History 4 Timeline 5 Languages and Dialects 6 Festivals 7 Governance 8 Economy 9 Tourist attractions 10 Education 11 Infrastructure 12 Fast Facts 13 Notes 14 References // Geography and Topography Pagadian City view from Rotonda Situated on the northeastern side of the Western Mindanao region, Pagadian is the capital city of Zamboanga del Sur province. It is bounded by the municipalities of Tigbao and Dumalinao on the southwest, Lakewood on the west, Labangan on the east and northwest, and Midsalip on the north. About 45% of the total city area is steeply sloping terrain of hills and mountains on the northwestern percentage that covers an approximated 15,090 hectares. Mt. Palpalan, Mt. Begong, Mt. Pinokis, and Mt. Sugar Loaf are the four tallest peaks. Areas in the direct north as well as the central part, have tame to moderate slopes, making up 47% of the total. The remaining 8% is level or almost level, and makes up most of the eastern and the southern constituents of the city. The urban area covers when it comes to 845.48 hectares. Elevation of the urban area of the city ranges from 1 MSL (mean sea level) near Pagadian Bay to regarding 100 MSL in the area of Barangay San Jose. The Tiguma, Bulatoc, Gatas, and Balangasan Rivers, drain to Pagadian Bay and serve as natural drainage. Due to it is topography and elevation, most of the city's 54 barangays do not experience flooding. The low-lying southern and eastern part of the city, though, do most times experience flooding, most exceptionally for the duration of heavy rains. Climate It is located within the tropics of the northern hemisphere which has pronounced arid season from January to March and rainy season from April to December. The region is in general not affected by tropical storms and typhoons as it is located outside the Philippine Typhoon Belt. Temperatures range from 22.2 C (72.0 F) to 32.9 C (91.2 F). The prevailing winds are the southwest wind that blow shot gust wind from over the sea for the duration of arid seasons going northeast, and the trade winds brought when it comes to by the mountain range. Rainfall distribution is moderate from 2,500 mm to 3,000 mm annually. History Origin of the Name The city proper and surrounding areas of Muricay, Tawagan Sur and White Beach was in the first place named "Talpokan," an indigenous word that means "a place of a heap of springs". During the early percentage of the 20th century, the place was called "Pangad-ye-an", a Visayan word that means,"a place to be prayed for" because of a Malaria epidemic that closely wiped out the early christian population, majority of which came from the Visayas. An substitute theory proposes that it was named after a bird that the native inhabitants call "Gagadian". However, the officially accepted version on how it came to be called "Pagadian" is derived from the Iranun language "pagad" (wait) and "padian" (market). The area had been a retail post and market for the duration of the Maguindanao Sultanate period. Early Settlers The initial inhabitants were the Subanens, a tribe native to the Western Mindanao Region. Then the Muslim settlers arrived sometime in the 15th century, traditionalisti a flourishing community and introduced the Islam faith. In the early share of the 20th century, the Muslim inhabitants were under the leadership of Datu Akob, an Iranun Datu whose daughter caught the imagination of Datu Macaumbang, likewise an Iranun (Sultan of Taga Nonok) from the Municipalities of Malabang and Tukuran. With the approval of Datu Akob, Datu Macaumbang married the beauteous Bai Putri Panyawan Akob. At the same time the 1st cousin of Datu Macaumbang (Sultan of taga Nonok), Datu Mama Lapat Jamerol an Maranao - Iranun Datu, married the second daughter of Datu Akob, Bai Putri Concona Akob. Upon the death of Datu Akob, his son-in-law, Datu Macaumbang assumed leadership and traditionalisti the territorial boundaries of the present city proper, from Balangasan River in the West, to Tawagan Sur River in the East. Because of the prevalent banditry and piracy in his settlements at that time, Datu Macaumbang requested the assistance of the Philippine Constabulary. A detachment led by Col. Tiburcio Ballesteros from Malangas stationed themselves at Dumagoc Island. The arrival of the soldiers restored peace and order thereby attracting the influx of settlers from far-flung regions of the Visayas and Luzon, and from the neighboring places in Mindanao. Spread of Christianity See also: Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian Sto.Nio del Cebu Christian settlers started arriving in the early part of the 20th century, most of which came from Cebu, as apparent on the veneration of the Santo Nio de Ceb. The increasing Christian population prompted the creation of the Parish of Pagadian in 1938 and was administered jointly by the Jesuits, Columban and Filipino priests. The original Sto. Nio Church of Pagadian was right throughout the city plaza, built on the web site where the San Jose Parish church now stands; Fr. Sean Nolan,SSC served as the introductory parish priest. The present Sto. Nio Cathedral is now located in Santiago District and was built in 1968. Pagadian Parish became a diocese on November 2, 1971 and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz. Msgr. Jesus B. Tuquib served as the basi bishop and was installed on February 24, 1973. At that time, the Columban Fathers took care of the apostolic services for the introductory 13 parishes in the newly-formed diocese. They also took after the missions of the Jesuits. Currently, the Diocese of Pagadian has 24 parishes and covers a population of 711,244. The diocese covers the city and 21 other municipalities in the northern and eastern constituents of Zamboanga del Sur. The city celebrates it is Annual Fiesta each 3rd Sunday of January in honor of it is patron saint, the Holy Child Jesus (Sto. Nio) which likewise coincides with the feastday of Cebu City. Timeline Date/Year Significant Events 1800's The present-day Pagadian had it is beginnings as a sitio of Margosatubig. July 1927 It became a barrio underneath the Municipal District of Labangan, Zamboanga upon the implementation of Executive Order no.70. 1934 Director Teofisto Guingona, Sr. was commissioned by Philippine Governor-General Leonard Wood to find out the possibleness of transferring the seat of government of the Labangan municipality to another place; a group discussion was called together with the Datus and the early christian settlers. The idea of transferring the seat of the Labangan Government to Pagadian was at basi largely opposed by the Christians. Eventually, a consensus was reached when the indicated committee led by Datu Balimbingan of Labangan and with the consent of Datu Macaumbang surveyed the western part of the present area and found Talpokan, a portion of the barrio of Pagadian, deemed as a suitable place for such transfer. At the same time, Datu Macaumbang donated 260 hectares of land to Christians who were more than willing to transfer to the area. March 23, 1937 Pagadian became a municipality through Executive Order 77. Its ascendancy was due to the eager initiative of then Assemblyman Juan S. Alano. The Hon. Jose Sanson was appointed as the acting mayor. After his brief tenure, a regular election was kept with the Hon. Federico Jamisola as the firstborn officially elected municipal mayor. The Municipality of Pagadian was formed by merging the municipal districts of Labangan and Dinas, as a result, making Labangan a barangay beneath it is former barrio. The newly produced town had 19 barangays. June 6, 1952 Congressman Roseller T. Lim authored R.A. 711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces - Norte (north) and Sur (south). September 17, 1952 Pagadian became the capital town of the newly-established province of Zamboanga del Sur. June 21, 1969 It became a chartered city through R.A. 5478, getting the third city in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Administrative Region). August 16, 1976 The city was one of the most unmanageable hit areas in the Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami of 1976, considered as the most excessive damage and destruction tsunami disaster in the Philippines in recent times. Pagadian was the major city in the area that was struck by both the earthquake and tsunami and sustained the biggest number of casualties. November 12, 2004 Despite Zamboanga City government's opposition to the transfer, Pagadian became the Regional Center for Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's decision to transfer the territorial offices was based on Executive Order 429 issued by then President Corazon Aquino in October 1990. Languages and Dialects Majority of Pagadianons speak the Cebuano language (part of the Bisaya family of languages). The national language, Filipino (Tagalog) is widely understood and is the native tongue of a little percentage of the population. Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, and Samal dialects are applied by the Muslim community, however, the dialect of the indigenous Subanen persons is in peril of being lost[citation needed] as younger generations prefer to use Cebuano instead. Remaining percentage of the population are classified as Ilonggo, Chavacano and Ilocano speakers. As in the case with the rest of the Philippines, English is understood by almost every one and is applied as the essential language for business and official purposes. Festivals The city celebrates it is fiesta each January, showcasing the Pasalamat Festival, fluvial parade (regatta), trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows as well as a civic military parade. On each 21st of June, Pagadianons celebrate the Araw ng Pagadian in commemoration of it is founding as a chartered city; and as Capital of Zamboanga del Sur, the city hosts the annual provincial celebration in September with agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural demonstrations and sports competitions. The Megayon Festival is a week-long celebration that coincides with the Zamboanga del Sur anniversary in September. It honors the tri-people settlers: the Subanens, BangsaMoro Muslims and Christians. It was officially traditionalisti in August 3, 2006 as the celebration of the founding of the province through Provincial Ordinance No. 016-2006. A showcase of three distinctly dissimilar cultural inheritance in songs, dances, rituals of peace, foods and crafts, it is main goal is to foster unity and understanding amid the three cultures. Organized environment-related activities, peace and development forum, and indigenous sports competitions are also being held. In the Subanen tongue, "megayon" means unity and solidarity. Pagadian City likewise officially celebrates the Chinese New Year. This was initiated by the current Mayor Samuel S. Co who assumed office in 2004. It honors the local Chinese community which had contributed significantly to the local economy. Governance Urban Map of Pagadian Pagadian City belongs to the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur. The local Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Legislative Council) is administered by the Mayor, with the assistance of the Vice-Mayor. It has ten elected councilors and one representative each from the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) and Association of Barangay Captains (ABC). It is politically subdivided into 54 barangays of which 13 of these are classified as urban. Alegria Balangasan (urban) Balintawak Baloyboan Banale Bogo Bomba Buenavista Bulatok Bulawan Camalig Dampalan Danlugan Dao Datagan Deborok Ditoray Dumagoc (urban) Gatas (urban) Gubac Gubang Kagawasan Kahayagan Kalasan Kawit (urban) La Suerte Lala Lapidian Lenienza Lison Valley Lourdes Lower Sibatang Lumad Lumbia (urban) Macasing Manga Muricay Napolan Palpalan Pedulonan Poloyagan San Francisco (urban) San Jose (urban) San Pedro (urban) Santa Lucia (urban) Santa Maria (urban) Santiago (urban) Santo Nio (urban) Tawagan Sur Tiguma (urban) Tuburan (urban) Tulangan Tulawas Upper Sibatang White Beach Economy Industry Agriculture is the crucial economic resource, with the production of rice, corn, coconut, fruit and root crops. There are special programs like the Plant-now-Pay Later and Grains Production Enhancement Program that are made available for the local farmers; the City Livelihood Development Assistance Program (CILDAP) likewise extends loans to those who need financial assistance for their livelihood. Production of livestock such as hogs, goats, cows and poultry is also a growing local industry. Boats along the Pagadian fishport. Pagadian Bay and the outer Illana Bay (Iranun Bay) abounds with a wide potpourri of fish species and crustaceans; seaweed culture farming is flourishing in waters off the bay while fishponds near or along the bay yields milkfish, prawns and crabs. A number of huge deep-sea fishing vessels that crusade into the Sulu Sea and further off to South China Sea make Pagadian fishport their base of operation. Another income-generating industry is mining. The mining area located 1.5 km southeast of Barangay Lison Valley proper approximately forty-nine kilometers from the city proper yields gold, copper and molybdenum. Production of raw materials like seaweeds, coco processing, cassava constitute a big share of the local economy; small-scale fabricating of furniture and decors made out of wood, bamboo, rattan, steel and plastic; handicrafts made out of bamboo, rattan, coco shell, wood, marine shell, ceramics, and weaving. Banking To date, there are eight (8) privately-owned, two (2) government-owned, five (6) rural banks, two(2) local thrift banks and one (1) cooperative bank in the city. The Philippines biggest banks- Metrobank, Banco de Oro and Philippine National Bank also serve the city. 1st Valley Bank Allied Bank Banco de Oro Bank of the Philippine Islands Chinabank CocoBank Cooperative Bank of Zamboanga del Sur Development Bank of the Philippines Katipunan Bank Landbank Veterans Bank (SOON) Metrobank One Network Bank Peninsula Bank Philippine National Bank PSBank Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Rural Bank of Pagadian Rural Bank of Tangub Union Bank of the Philippines United Coconut Planters Bank Green Bank (Philippines) Hotels and Pension Houses The move of the Regional Center from Zamboanga City prompted a need for more hotels and pension houses in the city. Name Address Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel Datoc Street cor. Cabrera St., Pagadian City Hotel Guillermo J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City Hotel Camila J.Ariosa St., Pagadian City Alindahaw Hotel J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City New Roxan Hotel F.S. Pajares Avenue, Pagadian City Springland Hotel and Resort Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City Princess Hotel San. Pedro Dist., Pagadian City The Peninsula Hotel Santiago Dist., Pagadian City The Zamboanga Hotel Santiago Dist., Pagadian City Pilgrims Hotel Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City Anastasia Pension House Dao Road, Pagadian City Pensione de Yllana Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City Shopping Establishments Pagadian City, as a territorial capital, overtook Zamboanga City in terms of the numbers and sizes of buying goods malls. Gaisano Capital Pagadian is the greatest mall in the city, lately opened in December 12, 2008. It is owned by the Gaisano Group of Companies. In terms of size, it is followed by Peoples Plaza, a big division store owned by a local chinese businessman. The Best Emporium Mall is owned by a chinese family based in Zamboanga City. Homegrown mid-size stores such as D'bean Hypermart, Unit City Central Pagadian, and Cariaga Hypermart are flourishing. These stores are the bequest of the local businessmen who had managed to build this city from it is beginnings as a merchandising settlement to what it is now. C3 (City Commercial Center) which is presently under construction, is the internet site of the historic Shopping Center, where the old market, transportation terminal were once located. One of the most conspicuous feature of the city is the Filipino-owned, fastfood chain Jollibee, which is located in Pajares Avenue. Popular foodchains like Chowking, Dunkin Donuts, Mister Donut, Greenwich, Mang Inasal, McDonald's, Chicken Ati-Atihan, and Sunburst Fried Chicken also have outlets in the city; most, if not all of them are franchised. Fine dining is available in Cafe Ilang-Ilang, Alindahaw Cafe and Guiller Cafe-Restaurant. Greenhouse Fishing Station and Restaurant offers fresh seafood straight from it is own fishponds that surrounds the place. Name Address Peoples Plaza Mall F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Peoples Plaza Supermarket F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Best Emporium Megamall Datoc Street., Corner Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Best Emporium SuperStore F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Gaisano Capital Pagadian Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur D'Beam Hypermart San Pedro, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur C3 Mall Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City, Uni City Central Pagadian Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City, NCCC Mall of Pagadian (Proposed) Hotel Grande, Pagadian City, UPTOWN Plaza Mall (Proposed) F.S. Pajares Ave, San Jose, Pagadian City, Tourist attractions Pagadian City has a number of tourist attractions, altho most of them are not as well-known all around the Philippines. Pagadian Bay. Dao-dao Dako on center; Dao-dao Gamay on right foreground. Pagadian Rotonda - located on the upper reaches of Pagadian City overlooking Pagadian Bay, it is a circular park that intersects North Diversion Road. It is connected to Pajares Avenue, one of two major road networks in the city (the other being Rizal Avenue). A part of the Rotonda is landscaped. There is horseback-riding and a refreshment store. Dao Dao Islands - are two islands, Dako (big) and Gamay (small). The big island covers 1.10 hectares and is a 7-10 minute ride by motorboat from the seaport. It has artificial coral reefs; idealisti for swimming, boating and fishing. Dao Dao Gamay is a sandbar and is partially submerged for the duration of high tide. Springland Resort - sourced from natural springs in the district of Tuburan. It has swimming pools and a fishpond. The resort also has a multifunction hall and a restaurant designed in the Philippine Native Style. White Beach - a stretch of white sand beach just five minutes thru motorboat southeast of the city seaport. Clear, deep, blue waters (even at low tide). Ideal for swimming and diving. Lourdes Hot and Cold Spring - natural hot springs in barangay Lourdes, regarding 32 km. northwest from the urban area. This is tapped by the Pagadian City Water District as a piped water source for barangay Kagawasan. Lourdes Waterfalls - Also located at barangay Lourdes, regarding 32 kms. from Pagadian proper. Ideal for bathing. Lison Valley Waterfalls - located with regards to 42 km. northwest of Pagadian proper, the falls has a height of with regards to 20-25 meters. Its spherical-shaped basin, 20 meters in diameter, is idealisti for picnic. Located in sitio Santa Lucia, when it comes to 18 km. from Lison Valley proper and is surrounded by verdant greenery, giant ferns, orchids and mass-covered rocks, limes and marble stones; it overlooks ricefields and chocolate look similar hills and water discharge of the fails is 5 cu. m. per seconds. Manga Falls and Twin Caves - located in barangay Manga, just 7 km. from the city proper. This is a two-layered cascading fall, surrounded by big trees that are home to white monkeys. The twin caves may be explored along the two-layered waterfalls. Currently in the procedure of being produced as a tourist spot. Mt. Palpalan - is the promontory within the Pagadian City limits on whose apex the transmitters of major mercantile communication systems are built on. With a height of 684 ft above sea level, it has a sweeping vista of Pagadian City and Illana Bay. Mt. Susong Dalaga - which means aiden Breast. Located in barangay Lourdes, 32 km. from Pagadian proper and 10 km. from the barangay center, Susong Dalaga is a semi-perfect cone with good forest cover. It may be reached by horseback. Bulatoc Hill - located at barangay Bogo, only 4 km. from Pagadian proper. The hill used to be an island but is now linked to Pagadian through land reclamation. It offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay. Muricay Beach - Located in barangay Muricay, just a little over 4 kms. from the city proper, the white sand beach is available for swimming but is as yet undeveloped. Mangroce tracts and seaweed plantations are nearby. Poloyagan Beach - Rocky beach with coral reef, likewise beneath study. About kms. from Pagadian proper. Bogo Hill - Situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 kms. from Pagadian proper. The hill is haven to agricultural land and offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay, as well as a good area for watching Pagadian beauty Kendis Cave - About 14 kms. from Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from barangay Ditoray. Kendis Cave is an open-end cave with plants and vegetation. Has huge overhead crevices with two interior chambers. Can be reached on horseback and presently underneath study. Dumagoc Hill - A former military reservation with contours following that of a heart. Still under study. Ditoray Waterfalls -This is 14 kms. from the Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from the center of barangay Ditoray. Large stones ring the falls. Bomba Beach - Located in barangay Bomba, regarding 2 kms. from Pagadian proper, available for fishing and swimming with a bomba bridge and shed as well as a coral reef. Under study for development. Mt. Pinokis - This one's in barangay Lison Valley, 42 km. from the Pagadian poblacion. Mt Pinokis is 2 km. from Mt. Susong Dalaga as 12 km. from barangay Lourdes. The mountain features virgin forests populated by native wildlife such as monkeys, birds, lizards as well as some species of reptiles, amphibians and insects. It may also be reached by horseback and is now beneath study for development. Agro-Tourism and Heritage Complex (AHC) located a mere 5 minutes away from the center of Pagadian, the AHC is an adventure lover delight with it is potpourri of thrills, from the quaint charm of the Cultural village, the comforting serenity of the Butterfly Park, to the breathtaking excitement of the Canopy Walk and Zipline. It is genuinely a feast for the senses. Education The Local Government Units (LGUs) supports the education sector through the Day Care Services (DCS) adopting Early Child Care & Development (ECCD) that provides early education for 3-5 year olds. These are established to make children better prepared for the higher levels of learning. The quality of DCS and the available resources vary widely throughout the geographical areas, with urban Day Care Centers (DCC) in general faring better than those in rural areas. Private Pagadian is the center of education[citation needed] in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. The two greatest schools are Saint Columban elementary school and Southern Mindanao high school. The former is the only private-Catholic tertiary school and biggest in terms of summations while the latter is privately-owned and the biggest in terms of student population. Holy Child Academy, a private catholic institution and a sister school of St. Columban College, offers preschool and high school courses. The current demand and popularity of the Nursing and other medical courses likewise boosted the student population of Medina College-Pagadian and the Mendero School of Nursing. The Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology is the only school in the city that offers Maritime and MassCom courses, among others; it is a branch of the Misamis Institute of Technology in Ozamis City. There are also a number of little to mid-size technical schools that offer principally engineering and vocational courses. Public A branch of the Western Mindanao State University External Studies is located within the expansive Zamboanga del Sur National High School compound. The Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trade provides vocational, technical courses, and manpower development training. one national high schools serve the city: Zamboanga del Sur National Higher School, Pagadian City National Comprehension High School, and Lala National High School. Pagadian City Pilot School is the greatest public elementary school in the city. Barangays Sta. Lucia, Balangasan, Sto. Nio, Bag-ong Silang, Camp Abelon and Lala also have their own advert elementary schools to address the ever deccreasing need for sex education. Schools in Pagadian City Pagadian City Pilot school Infrastructure Transportation and Accessibility See also: Pagadian Airport Airport. The city is served by a secondary airport (Pagadian Airport) that may accommodate both mercantile and private aircrafts. It is located in Barangay Muricay and Barangay Tiguma, five (5) kilometers from the city proper. The airport is presently undergoing renovation and expansion. Seaport. The port of Pagadian City is served by seven (0) shipping lines operating for both passengers and cargoes. Ports of call include Zamboanga City, Jolo, Siasi, Bongao, Sitangkai and Cotabato City. Land Transportation/Road Network. The city has a road network with a total length of 374.07 km of which 311.02 km are barangay roads, 43.26 km are city roads, 5.98 km are city alleys and 13.80 km are national roads. A total of 235.22 km or 62.88% are concrete roads. The city has a total of 289.81 lineal meters of bridges/spillway/box culvert - 3 national bridges, 5 city bridges, 5 barangay bridges, 6 barangay spillways and 1 barangay box culvert. Four bus companies regularly serve the city for Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz and Dipolog while buses, minibuses and jeepneys are the means of transportation in the neighboring municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. Tricycles are the necessary transport in the urban center while jeepneys are the standard transportation for the city's rural barangays. Private vehicles constitute the biggest number of registered vehicles in the city. Television and Media Itv-8 is a 24hour local info channel based in Pagadian. ABS-CBN Pagadian (DXLM-TV), TV-3 GMA, TV-11 NBN also have their private territorial public broadcast service stations based in the city. The city is served by two cable companies: PCTV Cable and KISMET Cable. Radio Stations (AM) DXPR - Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) DXKP- Radio Philippines Network (RPN) DXID (FM) DXCA Smile Radio DXMD DXKV DXWO DXLN Telecommunications Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Cruztelco are the two major telecommunications providers. A project under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Pagadian City Telephone Exchange (PACITELEX) serves the far-flung barangays that other telephone companies are not yet capable to give service. The three major cellular phone service suppliers in the country such as GLOBE, SMART, and Digitel/Sun Cellular likewise serves the city. Water and Power Supply Pagadian City Water District (PCWD) provides the city with potable water supply. Formed in 1976, the PCWD has over 14,000 active service connections and origins it is water from deep wells and springs. Electricity is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (ZAMSURECO I) from the National Power Corporation Hydro-Electric Plant in Iligan City, sourced from the Maria Cristina Falls. About 77.70% or 42 barangays out of 54 total barangays in the entire city area have 24-hr electricity. Fast Facts The city was an awardee of the Cleanest and Greenest City in Western Mindanao consecutively, in CY 1998 and CY 1999. Pagadian City hosted the 13th Asia-Pacific Youth Conference (APYC) in 2007. It is a project of the Initiatives of Change (IofC). Pagadian is represented in the Liga Pilipinas by it is own basketball team, the Pagadian Explorers. It is the home base of the Zamboanga del Sur - Pagadian FA, which is underneath the Philippine Football Federation. Teresa Magbanua, the Visayan Joan of Arc, passed away in Pagadian in 1947. Notes ^ "Little Hongkong of the South". http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru9/R9tourism/pag_facts.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-29. ^ http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=097322000®code=09&provcode=73 ^ "Zip codes in the Philippines". http://zip-codes.philsite.net/pagadian.htm. 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