History of Quezon Nueva Vizcaya
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| Quezon Nueva Vizcaya Municipal Hall |
The town of Quezon may be one of the younger municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya, but its roots run deep in community spirit and progress.
The municipality was officially created on June 18, 1961, through Republic Act No. 4327. Just two years later, on November 12, 1963, the people of Quezon made history by participating in a plebiscite and electing their first set of local leaders—marking the beginning of Quezon’s journey as a self-governing district.
Five years after that, Quezon was recognized as a full-fledged municipality. At the time of its creation, the town was made up of six original barangays: Baresbes, Caliat, Buliwao, Darubba, Maddiangat, and Nalubbanan.
As the community grew, so did its number of barangays. On November 12, 1967, five more were established: Massin, Calaocan, Bonifacio, Aurora, and Runruno. Later on, in 1979, Barangay Dagupan became the newest and final addition—bringing the total to 12 barangays.
- Aurora
- Buliwao
- Dagupan
- Maddiangat
- Baresbes
- Calaocan
- Darubba
- Nalubbunan
- Bonifacio
- Caliat
- Maasin
- Runruno
Every June 16 to 18, the people of Quezon come together to celebrate the Tangguyob Festival—a joyful town fiesta that shines a spotlight on the town’s vibrant culture and traditions.
Here’s what to expect:
- Agri-trade fair, showcasing local produce and craftsmanship
- Float and people’s parade, filling the streets with color and music
- Hut competition, highlighting creativity and community teamwork
- Laro ng Lahi, bringing traditional Filipino games to life
- Playground demonstrations and spirited People’s Night
- The ever-popular Search for Saniata ken Bayabay ti Quezon, a beauty and personality pageant celebrating the town’s pride
The Tangguyob Festival is more than just a party—it’s a heartfelt expression of the town’s unity, culture, and pride in its heritage.
From humble beginnings to a thriving community, Quezon continues to grow and celebrate its identity—one colorful festival at a time.
- Nueva Vizcaya Government. (n.d.). Quezon [blog post]. Retrieved from https://nuevavizcaya.gov.ph/municipalities/quezon/.
- Photoraph of Quezon Municipal Hall by Ramon FVelasquez / CC BY-SA.
