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Municipality of Capalonga

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About Municipality of Capalonga

Municipality of Capalonga is committed to accessible public service, transparent local governance, and responsive community programs.

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Explore the municipality's history, priorities, services, values, and long-term development direction.

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History

History of Capalonga, Camarines Norte

Capalonga, Camarines Norte began as an Indigenous coastal settlement and later became a Spanish Catholic mission. Founded as a parish in 1634, it is now known for its Black Nazarene devotion, Tagalog culture, fishing, agriculture, and Indigenous heritage.

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Mission

To provide reliable, inclusive, and citizen-centered services that support safe, informed, and progressive communities.

Vision

A connected municipality where residents, businesses, and public servants work together for sustainable local development.

Service Commitment

Every office aims to serve with courtesy, accountability, and timely action through both digital and in-person channels.

History

History of Local Government and Municipal Officials of Capalonga, Camarines Norte

Since its establishment as a separate parish in 1634, the Municipality of Capalonga has been governed by a succession of local leaders whose roles evolved alongside the changing political systems of the Philippines. During the Spanish colonial period (1634–1898), the municipality was administered by gobernadorcillos, who served as the highest local officials responsible for maintaining peace and order, collecting taxes, supervising public works, and implementing colonial policies. These official

History

Chronological Record of Capalonga’s Local Chief Executives, 1634–2025

A genuinely complete list of every local chief executive of Capalonga from 1634 to 2025 cannot currently be produced from publicly accessible records without inventing missing names. The municipality’s published online history does not contain a chronological roster, while most Spanish-period and early American-period records remain undigitized. The historically defensible chronology is therefore as follows.

Public Service

Serving the community with integrity and purpose

The municipal government remains committed to transparent, responsive, inclusive, and people-centered governance. Every program, project, and decision must contribute to the welfare and progress of the entire community.