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HISTORY
Historical Background of Quirino Province Long before it was formally established as an independent province, Quirino was part of the forested region of Nueva Vizcaya. It was originally inhabited by tribal groups, including the Negritos, who roamed the hinterlands and built their huts deep within the jungle. In addition to the Negritos, the area was also home to the Ilongot people, who were known for their headhunting raids against enemy tribes and Spanish-controlled settlements. During the Spanish colonial period, the region remained one of the few unconquered areas in the Philippines, largely due to its remoteness. Spanish forces only conducted a military expedition to the area in 1848, and Spanish missionaries briefly attempted to establish a presence there in 1891. Colonial Era Map of Quirino as Part of Nueva Vizcaya An old map showing the territories of Quirino as part of Nueva Vizcaya. American Period and Early Administration During the American colonial period, the territory that is now Quirino was administered as part of Isabela province. In 1948, Congressman Leon Cabarroguis of Nueva Vizcaya pushed for the region to be returned to his home province by authoring Republic Act No. 236, which was signed into law that year. Establishment of Quirino as a Separate Province On June 18, 1966, Republic Act No. 4734 was enacted, creating a new sub-province to be known as Quirino, consisting of the municipalities of Diffun, Saguday, Aglipay, and Maddela, all of which were originally part of Nueva Vizcaya. The province was named in honor of Elpidio Quirino, the late President of the Philippines. The naming was significant due to the presence of Ilocano settlers in the area and because President Quirino had previously created the neighboring sub-province of Aurora from Quezon in 1951 through Republic Act No. 648. On June 21, 1969, Republic Act No. 5554 further amended RA 4734 by creating the municipality of Cabarroguis, which was carved out from portions of Diffun, Saguday, and Aglipay. Cabarroguis later became the provincial capital of Quirino. In 1971, Republic Act No. 6394 was passed by Congressman Leonardo B. Perez (Nueva Vizcaya–Lone District). This law amended RA 5554, effectively separating Quirino from Nueva Vizcaya and constituting it as a regular, independent province. Formal Establishment as a Province On February 10, 1972, Quirino was officially established as a regular province with the assumption to office of its first elected provincial and municipal officials, led by Dionisio Sarandi as Provincial Governor. Later, on February 25, 1983, Batas Pambansa Blg. 345 was enacted, creating the municipality of Nagtipunan within Quirino, as a subdivision of the municipality of Maddela.
AUREA V. MARTINEZ
QUIRINO CHIEF TOURISM OFFICER
Francis Mar V. Gunayon
DIFFUN TOURISM OFFICER
Benida D. Factor
AGLIPAY TOURISM OFFICERS
Marjorie V. Soriano
SAGUDAY TOURISM OFFICER
Nelma Uao
CABARROGUIS TOURISM QUIRINO
Lloyd Lozado P. Toloy
NAGTIPUNAN TOURISM OFFICER
Katherina Cardenas Dela Vega
MADDELA TOURISM OFFICER
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