Spanish Regime (Long after 1568-1900)

The Spanish colonizers formed a “Municipio” or a small township and appointed town officials with following composition:

Capitan - Municipal Executive
Teniente Absolute - Constabulary
Curra Parrocos - Church Leaders
Juez de Sentenciales - Judge
Juez de Policia - Law and Order
Maestro Municipal - Chief Educator

Capitans who led the small town of Sapian throughout the Spanish Regime were:

1. Capitan Simeon Alayon (First Capitan Municipal)
2. Capitan Calixto Orleans
3. Capitan Graciano Arboleda
4. Capitan Ventura Oroceo
5. Capitan Antonio Obsequio
6. Capitan Jose Oloroso
7. Capitan Magdalino Obligacion
8. Capitan Celistino Obordo
9. Capitan Alejandro Alayon
10. Capitan Crisanto Ocampo
11. Capitan Lino Honrado
12. Capitan Julian Olivera
13. Capitan Eulogio Olivera
14. Capitan Domingo Oro
15. Capitan Luciano Oro
16. Capitan Ramon Golez
17. Capitan Eulanio Parohinog
18. Capitan Alejandro Estebes
19. Capitan Ventura Orario
20. Capitan Vicente Ledesma
21. Capitan Julian Alayon
22. Capitan Santiago Obligacion
23. Capitan Felipe Onas
24. Capitan Andres Pajarillo

Under the American Regime, the title “Capitan” which was used during the Spanish occupation was changed to “Presidente”. Other posts were added to the Municipal Officials :

• Vice-Presidente
• Justice of the Peace
• The Councillors
• Municipal Treasurer
• Chief of Police

Under the Commonwealth Government, the title “Presidente” and “Vice Presidente” were changed into “Alcalde” and “Vice Alcalde” respectively.

World War II - Wartime Executive - Alcalde Diosdado Honrado
World War II - PCAU (Philippine Civil Affairs Unit) Simplicio Ochon - Appointed in 1945

After the Declaration of Independence, the title for Municipal Executive was changed from “Alcalde” and “Vice-Alcalde” to “Mayor” and “Vice- Mayor” respectively:

Under Presidential Decree 826, the structure of municipal governments were changed into Sangguniang Bayan. Several posts were added to include representations from Professional, Industrial and Kabataang Barangay Federation (Youth Council) sectors.September 21, 1972 - The Declaration of Martial Law by Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos.In December 15, 1975, The Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian was organized with the following composition:

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (1975-1980)

Members:

1. Hon. Ricardo O. Flores
2. Hon. Federico E. Guijaro
3. Hon. Fitero E. Tupaz
4. Hon. David O. Obispado, Sr.
5. Hon. Robinson H. Oducado
6. Hon. Elvira L. Olano
7. Hon. Teofilo Odrunia
8. Hon. Archibald Cordova
9. Hon. Normando Olmo

January 30, 1980 Election - The elected municipal officials formed the following composition:

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (1980-1986)

Chairman: Hon. Ishmael B. Orillos, Mayor
Vice-Chairman: Hon. Conradlou Honrado, Vice-Mayor

Members:

1. Hon. David O. Obispado, Sr.
2. Hon. Robinson H. Oducado
3. Hon. Manuel C. Honrado
4. Hon. Fitero E. Tupaz
5. Hon. Pedro Bonilla, Jr.
6. Hon. Federico E. Guijaro
7. Hon. Numeriano V. Ofalla
8. Hon. Wilfredo G. Olete
9. Hon. Wilfredo O. Honrado (ABC President)
10. Hon. Roman H. Obispado (KB President)

February 4, 1986 - Snap Presidential ElectionMadame Corazon C. Aquino was installed as President of the Republic of the Philippines. Elected officials during the Marcos Administration were replaced by appointed officials, Officers-In-Charge (OIC).

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian
Officers-In-Charge - (May 21, 1986 - November 30, 1987)

OIC - Municipal Mayor: Hon. Diosdado R. Honrado
OIC - Vice- Mayor: Hon. Rodel O. Obordo

OIC - Sangguniang Bayan Members:

1. Hon. Fitero E. Tupaz
2. Hon. Exsur E. Olanga
3. Hon. Reynaldo Oxeno
4. Hon. Susana Pajarillo
5. Hon. Albino De la Torre
6. Hon. Wilfredo Martinez, Sr.
7. Hon. Norberto Olano
8. Hon. Wilfredo Honrado

January 18, 1988 - The new President of the Philippines Madame Corazon Aquino called for first election.

The incumbent Officers-In-Charge who wished to run for election were considered ipso facto resigned, the vacated positions where filled up with another Officers-In-Charge.

The new Officers-In-Charged who served Sapian for 2 months by virtue of the power vested under Republic Acts 6636 and 3637 were:

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian
Officers-In-Charge - (December 1, 1987 - February 2, 1988)

OIC - Municipal Mayor: Hon. Bassanio V. Tupaz
OIC - Vice- Mayor: Hon. Amador E. Guijaro

OIC - Sangguniang Bayan Members:

1. Hon. Nelson Olandesca
2. Hon. Ortanes Orillos
3. Hon. Wilfredo Martinez, Sr.
4. Hon. Wilfredo Olete
5. Hon. Norberto Olano
6. Hon. Albino de la Torre
7. Hon. Reynaldo Oxeno
8. Hon. Edison Vista

January 18, 1988 Election - The first Municipal Mayor under the New Republic was Hon. Rodel Obordo.

The newly elected municipal officials formed the following composition:

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (February 2, 1988-June 30, 1992)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Rodel O. Obordo
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Exsur E. Olanga

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Joseph R. Vista
2. Hon. Pershineples M. Obuyes
3. Hon. Fernando D. Olano, Sr.
4. Hon. Primitivo Aperocho
5. Hon. Nelson O. Obligar
6. Hon. Marianita L. Baldisimo
7. Hon. Fitero E. Tupaz
8. Hon. Marrell C. Lahera
9. Hon. Alberto Gallardo, Sr. (ABC President)
10. Hon. Cris M. Obordo (SK Fed. President)

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (1992-1995)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Rodel O. Obordo
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Marianita L. Baldisimo

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Nelson O. Obligar
2. Hon. Fernando D. Olano, Sr.
3. Hon. German A. Alonzo
4. Hon. Mary Ann O. Oro
5. Hon. Wilfredo P. Martinez, Jr.
6. Hon. Teresita C. Odrunia
7. Hon. Parmenio V. Tupaz
8. Hon. Amelia A. Obordo (ABC President)
9. Hon. Cris M. Obordo (SK Fed. President)

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (1995-1998)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Rodel O. Obordo
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Jonathan O. Gallardo

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Charlito Aguilar
2. Hon. Joseph R. Vista
3. Hon. Francisco H. Varon, Sr.
4. Hon. Wilfredo P. Martinez, Jr.
5. Hon. Pershineples M. Obuyes
6. Hon. Alex O. Oroceo
7. Hon. Hipolito Olanga, Sr.
8. Hon. Teresita P. Antoquia
9. Hon. Amelia A. Obordo (ABC President)
10. Hon. Fredrick A. Oleo (SK Fed. President)

May 1998 Election - Hon. Rodel Obordo was banned from seeking candidacy for Mayor at this election as he had successfully completed his tree consecutive term of office as elected Municipal Mayor of Sapian. He filed his certificate of candidacy as Vice-Mayor instead.

By rule of succession, Vice-Mayor Jonathan O. Gallardo took over as Mayor for three months (from March 1998 to June 1998).

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (1998-2001)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Remedios Oñas
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Rodel O. Obordo

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Jose G. Paruginog
2. Hon. Pershineples M. Obuyes
3. Hon. German A. Alonzo
4. Hon. Marianita L. Baldisimo
5. Hon. Alex O. Oroceo
6. Hon. Mary Ann O. Galino
7. Hon. Wilfredo P. Martinez, Jr.
8. Hon. Kenneth L. Honrado
9. Hon. Amelia A. Obordo (ABC President)
10. Hon. Fredrick A. Oleo (SK Fed. President)

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (2001-2004)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Remedios Oñas
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Jose G. Paruginog

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Dexter F. de la Torre
2. Hon. Jonathan O. Gallardo
3. Hon. Pershineples M. Obuyes
4. Hon. Julius J. Orillos
5. Hon. Kenneth L. Honrado
6. Hon. Alex O. Oroceo
7. Hon. Joseph R. Vista
8. Hon. Mary Ann O. Galino
9. Hon. Amelia A. Obordo (ABC President)
10. Hon. Fredrick A. Oleo (SK Fed. President)

[x] Sangguniang Bayan of Sapian (2007-Present)

Municipal Mayor: Hon. Arturo A. Orosco
Vice- Mayor: Hon. Ralph C. Odrunia

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Members:

1. Hon. Dexter F. de la Torre
2. Hon. Perseus C. Garcia
3. Hon. Kenneth L. Honrado
4. Hon. Jonathan O. Gallardo
5. Hon. Samson G. Cordero
6. Hon. Julios J. Orillos
7. Hon. Wilfredo P. Martinez, Jr.
8. Hon. Joseph R. Vista
9. – (ABC President)
10. – (SK Fed. President)

Last updated: December 2007
Main Source:
— Brief History of Sapian, Unknown author, Sapian Municipal Library

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