Country Philippines Province Camarines Sur District 4th District | Region Bicol Municipality San Jose Time zone PST (UTC+8) | |
Salogon is one of the 29 barangay in the Municipality of San Jose, Camarines Sur.
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Etymology
The word "salogon" is the combination of the words "salog" which means "river" in Bicol language and "gogon" which is a kind of reef or grass that accordingly thrived much in the place. Actually, Salogon is located near the Rangas River and the gogon grassland.
Historical Accounts
The potential of barangay Salogon as the strategic place for Partido area was seen by the Spaniards. It is the center of the four towns of Tigaon, Goa, San Jose, and Sagñay. It was in fact planned by the Spaniards to make this place as the town center of San Jose. However, the dense population of the place made them decide to transfer the town center to where it is now.
The ruins of a church build strongly with concrete foundations may testify to the time when this place was the center of the four towns. However, Strong typhoons caused the destruction of the church located at this barangay. Thus, being situated at the center of the four towns of Partido, Salogon was seen then as an ideal point of defense. The Spaniards build trenches along the eastern portion which was then a good entry point from the Pacific Ocean.
Government
The elected barangay officials are as follows: Rogelio O. Seladis-Punong Barangay and the Barangay Councilors are: Hernie P. Bombase, Rowie B. Botalon Sr., Fernando S. Mago, Nelson P. Pagao, Elias D. Carilo, Victor P. Cam, and Donato C. Durante. The appointed barangay secretary, treasurer and bookkeeper are: Sarah V. Onsay Antonia B. Bahillo, and Janice C. Porteza, respectively.