B E S A O
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LOCAL EXECUTIVES SINCE ITS CREATION AND
THEIR TENURE OF OFFICE
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
MAYOR VICE MAYOR
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DABODABAN (ONE NAME) TAGABAN (ONE NAME)
March 1904 to December 1905
PEDRO PILUDEN MANTIAS (ONE NAME)
January 1, 1906 to December 3I, I907
NICOLAS SAWADAN HILARIO SONGA-AB
January I, I908 to December 3I, I909
NICOLAS SAWADAN BUGNOSEN (ONE NAME
January I, I9I0 to December 3I, I9II
AGUSTIN AMBUCAY PADICA MABIASAN
January I, I9I2 to December 3I, I9I3
FRANCISCO OCDEN LUMIKED (ONE NAME)
January I, I9I4 to October I5, I9I6
AGUSTIN AMBUCAY FRANCISCO TADE
October I6, I9I6 to October I5, I9I9
LUCIANO PILUDEN POLITO (ONE NAME)
October I6, I9I9 to October I5, I922
AGUSTIN AMBUCAY OGSAO DACWAG
October I6, I922 to October I5, I925
BONIFACIO NGALEAN BASILIO (ONE NAME)
October I6, I925 to October I5, I928
ABUNDIO GAWIGAWEN LESWEG (ONE NAME)
October I6, I928 to October I5, I93I
ABUNDIO GAWIGAWEN CADAWENG (ONE NAME)
October I6, I93I to October I5, I934
ABUNDIO GAWIGAWEN CANDIDO BONENG
October I6, I934 to December II, I937
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
MAYOR VICE MAYOR
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PABLO BILINAN ISIDRO MANA-A
January I, I938 to December 3I, I940
VENTURA LANAS EMILIANO BATANE
January I, I94I to the Japanese occupation of Besao
RODOLFO HIDALGO KAWI
May I, I943 to October I, I944
VENTURA LANAS EMILIANO BATANE
January I5, I945 to December 3I, I946
ALIPIO BAY EMILIO DAWAY
January I, I947 to December 3I, I950
DOMINGO BUSACAY AGUSTIN PEKAS January I, I950 to December 3I, I95
AGUSTIN PEKAS (acting mayor)
January I, I953 to January 20, I953
BALTAZAR DOMEYEG PANTALEON POLINDAY
January I, I953 to May I5, I954
FELIPE LALWET PANTALEON POLINDAY
May I6, I954 to December 3I, I955
RODOLFO DAMPO BASALI (ONE NAME)
January I, I956 to December 3I, I959
MARTIN DANGAWEN (acting mayor)
January I, I960 to April 8, I960
VICENTE BUGNOSEN MARTIN DANGAWEN
April 9, I960 to November I7, I963
MARTIN DANGAWEN (acting mayor)
November I8, I963 to December 3I, I963
RODOLFO DAMPO ALFONSO BELINAN
January I, I964 to December 3I, I968
FRANCISCA ANTON ANDRES ANGWAY
January I, I968 to December 3I, I97I
ALFREDO AGDACA DOUGLAS DOMEYEG
January I, I972 to March 2, I980
ARTHUR CALIXTO BENJAMIN LIWAN
March 3, 109980 TO April I7, I986
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
MAYOR VICE MAYOR
BENJAMIN BAGANO (OIC) PABLO DAYTEC (OIC)
8 / l8 / 86 to- II / 30 / 87 9 / I / 86 to 2 / 1 / 88
BENJAMIN BAGANO VICENTE BANTOG
Feb. 2, 1988 to May 3I, I992
BENJAMIN BAGANO
January I, I992 to May 3I, I995
Johnson BANTOG BARTOLOME GUZMAN
June 1, 1995 to May 31, 1998
1. President was the calling of municipal executive’s since1904 to 1937. Mayor is the calling
thereafter to the present.
2. The term of Ventura Lanas and Emiliano Batane was interrupted by the Japanese occupation
of Besao. Both refused to serve during said occupation, but resumed when Besao was liberated.
3. To fill the gap of leadership in Besao during the Japanese occupation, Dr. Hillary Clap, then
provincial governor of the old Mt. Province, persistently requested Mr. Rodolfo Hidalgo Kawi
to sacrifice himself and face the situation, reassuring among others, to save the town and its
people, reluctantly, Mr. Hidalgo Kawi accepted the risky position. Incidentally, the practical
philosophy of Dr. Clap came to pass. Besao and its people were never molested unlike
other places, although there was a Japanese garrison in Kin-way. This was so because of the
leadership of Mr. Hidalgo Kawi who was able to handle the situation. Inspite of the good works and
sacrifices of Mr. Hidalgo Kawi and Dr. Clap, they were liquidated by the guerrilla unit of the
121st. Infantry without the benefit of a court hearing.
4. During the November, 1952 elections for the January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953 terms,
candidate Felipe Lalwet won but candidate Domeyeg protested. Due to the popularity of
Domeyeg in the Provincial Board in Bontoc, he was able to bargain for half of the term.
He served the first half and Lalwet served the second half.
5. Likewise in the November 1959 elections for the January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1963 term,
candidate Vicente Bugnosen and candidate Rodolfo Dampo had tie votes. To resolve the
said tie votes; draw-lot was held in accordance with law. Bugnosen was favored by the
draw-lot. He began to serve in April 9, 1960. Meanwhile candidate Dampo filed his protest
and won, but he received the decision less than two months before the end of the term
and period of filing candidacy for the then coming election, so instead of assuming office,
he filed his candidacy and won.
6. During the May, 1995 election fro the June 1, 1995 to May 31, 1998 term, candidate
Johnson Bantog won and proclaimed, but candidate Angel Lumpias protested. The case is pending as
of this writing. (September, 1996)
THE COMING OF GALELED
History tells us that sometimes in 1574, LIMAHONG, a Chinese adventurer outlawed by the
Manchu Government sneaks his way to the Philippines shores in search for fortune.
After his futile attempt to conquer Manila, he established his kingdom at the mouth of the
Agno River in Pangasinan. However, the Spanish conquistadors drove him from his stronghold.
He escaped to Apari through the Ilocos coast.
In his escape, one of his trusted lieutenants begged to stay. He won his bargain with
Limahong and was allowed to find his way through the rugged jungles of the Cordillera range. He
reached Ambagew, and settled there. Limahong's trusted lieutenant was Bai Sao a Mongolian.
He dreamed of going back to his native China but he never returned. He died a happy man
at the slopes of Mt. Sisipitan, where Ambagew stand.
Bai Sao is an ancestor of a man named Docyogen, who later on become Galeled. The name
Galeled implies strength - one, that was swift like the birds; wild and brave as the roving untamed animal. (Legend)
Galeled was blessed with 6 children; one of them was Bestaga who married a beautiful damsel
in Besao and begot 7 children. These 7 children of Bestaga grew in number and almost half of the
Populations of Besao are descendants from Galeled. Many of Galeled's descendants immigrated to the United State of America and Canada.
The other 5 children of Galeled who married in Agawa likewise flourished and begot many
Children and grandchildren. Many are in Kinali, Quirino, and Ilocos Sur, some in Tadian, Lipay La Union and Candon, Ilocos Sur.
Many of Galeled's descendants became prominent politicians. Rodolfo Hidalgo Kawi the only
Igorot to graduate from the University of Ann Arbor Michigan, became congressman of the
old Mt. Province during the Commonwealth Era. Abundio who is Rodolfo Kawi's elder brother became
Mayor of Besao for 3 consecutive terms before the Second World War, Domingo Busacay also became
Mayor of Besao after the lasts war, and his younger brother Isabelo Busacay, became mayor of Sagada
for 3 terms. Alfredo Agdaca and Arthur Calixto also became mayor. Alfredo (Binky) Lamen Jr.
became vice governor of the Mt. Province. Vicente (Julio) Bantog, became vice mayor of Besao, and
His nephew Johnson Bantog is now the incumbent mayor land Bartholome Guzman his vice-mayor.
The incumbent city mayor of Baguio City for his second term is Atty.Mauricio Domogan. Atty. Leonard Mayaen is the incumbent governor of the Mt. Province.
You will find a Galeled relative in almost every field of endeavor. There are educators, doctors,
Anthropologist, CPA's, Lawyers, engineers. Etc. There are also ranking officers in the Arm Forces of the
Philippines. Yes name it. Galeled has it and this is not the end. As generations come and go theGaleled clan goes on.
THE DESCENDANTS OF GALELED
THE 6 CHILDREN'S OF GALELED
BESTAGA, WHO GOT MARRIED IN BESAO
BONG=OT
MA-AO
CUGSI
DALIMEG
SANI
BESTAGA--, (wife unknown) begot 7 children (numbered (I to VI I)
I. SALIBUNGEY
II. OBANAN
III. LINGAYO
IV. MIYATAN
V. BACAY
VI. MONOY
VII. COLLIE
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I. SALIBUNGEY- married to Agnay begot 4 children (A to D)
A. CAYSOEN B. GAMOSAL C. DINAYEN D. POLON
A. Caysoen, married to Limbanya, begot 4 children (numbered (I to 4)
I. Mabiasan, married to Bal-e, begot 2 children numbered (I a to 2 b)
1(a) Eugene married to Martha Sapguian from Palacapac, Ilocos Sur.
1(b) Merriam, Nurse
2 (b) Rudy, (BS Com.) married to Lilian Carlot, From Mainit, Bontoc.
1 (c) Joey
2 (c) Rudy Jr.
3 (c) Clifford
3 (b) John married to Elsie Occo, from Samoki
1 (c) Yuri
2 (c) Karen
4 (b) James married to Rosita Baguioen from From Tamboan.
5 (b) Rose married to Noli Agusto (now in San Diego California).
1 (c) Desiree
2 (a) Evelyn, the second child of Mabiasan, married to Pio Gapasen from Gesset, La Union
Begot 6 children (numbered) I (b) to 6 (b)
1 (b) Virgilio married to Ellen Bayowat.
1(c) Jefferson
2 (c) Virgilio Jr.
2 (b) Pio Jr. married to Edith Pagaduan
I (c) Jonathan
2 (c) Dennis
3 (c) Noel
4 (c) Janet
5 (c) Chester
3 (b) Josie married to Samuel Kilakigan, from Bicol
I (c) Samuel Jr 2 (c) Jacqueline
3 (c) Marichu
4 (b) Emelda, married to Fred Chan, from Bolinao, Pang.
I (c) Archie
2 (c) Fred, Jr.
3 (c) Armida
4 (c) Arnold
5 (b) Efren - single
6 (b) Dante – single
2. Loman, second child of Caysoen and Limbania, married to Imban and then Danil his second wife
1 (a) Julia, (her mother is Imban), married to Andres Fiag-oy, from Barlig,
begot 5 children Numbered I (b) to 5 (b).
1 (b) Florence (Doctor of Medicine), married to Peter Dunuan, (Geologist)
from Kiangan, begot 3 children
1 (c) Oliver (deceased)
2 (c) Ursula (Nurse)
3 (c) Mark
2 (b) Joseph married to Juliet Abeya, from Sagada begot 5 children
1 (c) Joan, married
2 (c) Leslie married with children
3 (c) Andrie married with children
4 (c) Christine married, with children
5 (c) Brenda, single
*Note: all of the Joseph and family are In United State of America
3 (b) Lynne, (BSE LLb) single
4 (b) Nancy married to William Prill of Baguio City.
I (c) Luanne
2 (c) Mimmie
*Note: both of them are now in the USA.
5 (b) Geraldine (Anthropologist, University Lecturer)
2 (a) Juana, (mother is Danil), married to Leung Fon (childless)
3 (a) Felimon, (mother is Danil) married to Elena Malamnao of Banguitan, begot 6 children 1 (b) Daniel, married
I (c) Bryan
2 (c) Isabel
3 (c) Jonathan
4 (c) Melannie
2 (b) Elsie married to Robert Baden, from Masla.
I (c) Archie
2 c) Joyce
3 (c) Boy Baden
3 (b) Julie married to Velasco Go of San Fernando La Union.
I (c) Jacqueline
2 (c) Nonalyn
4 (b) Francis
5 (b) Jeho
6 (b) Gina
4 (a) Marcelo, last born of Loman and Danil, married to Severina of Santiago Isabela.
1 (b) Eduardo married with children
2 (b) Virginia
3 (b) Benjamin
4 (b) Merilyn
5 (b) Sheila
6 (b) Rita
3. Lagtap, was married to Colas Lasdacan, begot Dogyowan.
1 (a) Dogyowan, who was married to Locana Ebeng, begot one son.
1(b) Domingo, (adopted the name Castro instead of Dogyowan or Colas, or Lasdacan) married
Caroline Maya-en and begot I0 children numbered (I (c) to I0 (c)
1 (c) Ceasar, (Caysoen) (R. N.) married to Eliza Yamoyam Tuazon(BSN)
From Sabangan begot 2 children
1 (d) Theresa, Grace, (Pych. Nurse) married to Russell Weeks computer
programmer of B.C. have one child
1(e) Liam Andrew
2 (d) Andrew, Ceasar Pych. Nurse) married to Wendy B. (RPN)(RN),
Vernon B.C., begot 2 children
1 (e) Emily
2 (e) Chloe
2 (c) Julia, (teacher / Nurse), married to William Baucan (Civil Engr. / Nurse) 1 (d) Marilyn Frances
2 (d) Ryan John
3 (c) Alice, (RN), married to Charles Britanico, (HCW) From Bacolod, begot 2 children
1 (d) Charlie Joshua
2 (d) Jeffrey
4 (c) Linda, Vet Med. / professor, married to Terry Narreto (BSAgr. & Husbandry) 1 (d) Michael Oliver
2 (d) Theresa Linda
5 (c) Celestino, (Dogyowan), (BSeM) married to Milagrose Manipis (BSC) from Cebu
1 (d) Gregy
2 (d) Kevin
3 (d) Charmain
4 (d) Bill Riener
5 (d) Mark
6 (c) Cyril, (BSAero / Machinist), married to Leticia Galgala (Bsmath from Sagada
1 (d) Ariel
2 (d) Adrienne
3(d) Aaron
7 (c) Domingo Jr. (Med Tech), married to Eden Cadiogan (teacher) From Sagada.
1 (d) Jener, mother is Eden.
Remarried to Marjorie Peang (BS Com.) from Besao
2 (d) Tera Lee
3 (d) Tristan
8 (c) Fernando, (HCW) married to Armi Dayao, (BSEd)from Saytan, Rosario La Union
1(d) Audrey Ann
2 (d) Nicole Faye
9 (c) Aida, (Sec.) married to Alvictor Chan (BS AME) From Ilocos Norte
10 (c) Irene, (Computer program Analyst) married to Brent Culmer of B.C.
NOTE: Domingo and Caroline resides in Vancouver, Canada with all their children, except Linda and Celestino with their families are in the Philippines.
4. Calia, the last born of Caysoen, married to Wagayen Camates, begot 5 children Numbered I (a) to 5 (a)
1 (a) James Donato married to Tognay Dagio of Payeo,
I (b) James Jr. (deceased)
2 (b) John married to Edith Paoc, of Sablan
3 (b) Laura married to Manuel Mayo, of La Trinidad
1 (c) Michelle
2 (c) Michael
3 (c) Lizel
4 (b) Elizabeth married to Dante Mendoza of Urdaneta, Pangasinan.
1 (c) Dangie
2 (c) Winnie Claire
5 (b) Grace, married to Noel Javier, of Talavera, Nueva Ecija.
1 (c) James
2 (c) Jeannie
6 (b) Roger
7 (b) Virginia
8 (b) Joseph
2 (a) Domenyag, married to Amgao Dogui-is, have 9 children, numbered I (b) to 9 (b).
1 (b) Mergas married to Helen Itting Pasanglay.
I (c) Eva Rose, (BS Forestry), married to Manuel Pogeyed, (BS Forestry)
I (d) Helena
2 (d) Mary Claire
3 (d) Martin Rome
2 (c) Nieves
I (d) James
2 (d) Amgao
3 (c) Reba married to Eugene Mas
I (d) Ritchie
2 (d) William