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1591 – the Augustinian missionaries made Pasuquin a “Visita” (mini-parish) of Bacarra. Bacarra was a “Ministerio” or mission center at that time.
1593 – Pasuquin civilization began. A small number lived in diverse family groups. They were rebellious and turbulent, often fighting with one another.
1732 – there were 596 registered settlers according to church statistics.
1784 – Pasuquin became a town and parish. Around this time, the 1st and original Catholic church was built (now occupied by a school campus).
1860 (late) – Don Antonio Davila, Spanish governor of Ilocos Norte organized a barrio around the “Puerto de Dirique”, which later became known as Barrio Davila.
1870 – West and East Central Schools were built following the Royal Decree of 1863. West Central was known as “Escuela de Niños” (boys school) while East Central was “Escuela de Niñas” (girls school)
1896 – the Catholic church was abandoned for liturgical use due to a strong earthquake that weakened the foundation
1902 – almost all of the townspeople became Aglipayan due to the defection of the Catholic Parish priest, Padre Esteban Paz. Only about 5 families were left as Catholics.
1906-1908 – Ciriaco Aguirre was Municipal President, the early word for “Mayor”
1908 – the bishop of Nueva Segovia sent Padre Trinidad Ranjo to Pasuquin to restore the Catholic faith. Padre Trining was a native of Pasuquin.
1910 – Chinese merchants started to arrive and settled, opened stores
1913-1915 – Basilio Aguinaldo was Municipal President
1916-1918 – Antonio Figuracion was Municipal President
1916 – the Americans built Gabaldon School
1922-1924 – Juan Visco Aguinaldo was Mayor
1922-1925 – Irineo Racela Ranjo served as congressman, 1st district of I.N. After his term, he served as delegate to the drafting of the Philippine Constitution of 1935.
1925-1930 – Silvino Cariaga was Mayor
1927 – Many Pasuquiños started to leave for Hawaii to work at sugar plantations there. They were known as “Sacadas”
Mar 19, 1931 – a very strong earthquake toppled down the pediment of the Catholic church’s facade. Earlier, a strong hurricane rendered the church roofless. Church ruins is now in total disrepair.
1931-1933 – Gregorio Aguirre was Mayor
1932 – Dilumot springs were harnessed for domestic use
1934-1936 – Timoteo Josue was Municipal President
1937-1940 – Segundino Aguinaldo was Mayor
1941 – Domingo Mata Aguinaldo was Mayor
Dec 8, 1941 – World War ll broke out. Many young Pasuquinos reported for war duty under the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)
1942 – the Japanese military occupied Pasuquin
Apr 9, 1942 – Fall of Bataan. Many Pasuquino prisoners forced to walk in the infamous “Death March” from Bagac/Mariveles, Bataan to Camp O’Donnell in Capas,Tarlac, approx 100 km long.
1943 – the Japanese installed Esteban Ibalio as wartime Mayor
1944 – Sgt. Pablo Edrozo Sr. was Military Governor. His wartime codename was “Gold”
1945 – End of the war. The Japanese were driven out of Pasuquin.
1945 – Pasuquin Bakery opened.
1945 – Juanita Figuracion was appointed post-war Mayor
1946 – many Pasuquiños left for Guam to work as construction workers
1947 – Segundino Aguinaldo was appointed Mayor
1948-1959 – Catalino Peralta was Mayor
1960- 1963 – Benigno Aguda was Mayor
19xx-19xx – Dr. Felix Aguinaldo was Mayor
19xx-19xx – Felix Josue was OIC Mayor
19xx-1990 – Dr. Felix Aguinaldo was Mayor
1990-2001 – Celestino Aguinaldo was Mayor
June 2000 – The original Pasuquin Historical Society was born.
2001-2010 – Oscar Aguinaldo was Mayor
2010-2013 – Victoria Aguinaldo was Mayor
2013-2016 – Peter Aguinaldo was Mayor
2016-present – Ferdinand Aguinaldo is Mayor