Tineg, officially the Municipality of Tineg (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 5,059 people.
History
Spanish and American era It is believed that during the 16th century, Tineg was founded by Dao-ayan and his wife, who found their way to the headwaters of the Tineg River upon crossing the Cordillera from the Apnaya in the Cagayan Valley. During the Spanish era, Tineg was placed under the town of Dolores. However, in 1918, after Abra officially became a province, Tineg became its own separate municipality. Alawa used to be a separate municipality in the same year but was eventually annexed into Tineg after independence.
World War II During World War II, the people of Tineg contributed greatly to the anti-Japanese resistance. In reprisal for the death of the Japanese soldier Okabe on 2 January 1943, Japanese forces massacred 93 civilians in Tineg and Lanek on 31 March of the same year. Following this act, most people from Tineg and Lanek began hiding in the jungles.
Marcos era
During the martial law period, the New People's Army began recruiting villagers from the towns of Tineg, Lacub and Malibcong against the timber company Cellophil, which was destroying the natural resources of the region. The region eventually became a hotbed of insurgency, and the Philippine Constabulary responded by wiping out the small communist band in August 1979, killing 5 and capturing 4 of them, thereby hindering communist activities in the region for a long time.
Contemporary era On October 29, 2002, Mayor Clarence Benwaren was assassinated by a gunman while he was attending a wedding ceremony in Calauan, Laguna.
Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra. Tineg is one of the most largest munincipalities in Abra. Tineg boundaries will be the province of the Apayao to the northeast and province of the Ilocos Norte to the north and northwest. is located at .
Tineg is situated from the provincial capital Bangued, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Climate
The climate is characterized by two distinct seasons. The dry season which occurs from November to April, is marked by daily blue skies and clear starry nights and the wet season for the rest of the year with high rainfall intensities accompanied by storms and typhoons.
Barangays
Tineg is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Tineg had a population of 5,059 people. The population density was .
Economy
Tineg has a rural economy that focuses on agriculture, micro-enterprises, and agroforestry initiatives. The agriculture of Tineg involves valley-bottom wet-rice cultivation, root crop planting, and localized vegetable production. Tineg launches agricultural programs such as gardening and water harvesting in remote areas. Tineg features forest and natural resources that acts as an important ecological repository.
In Tineg, cottage industries are predominant such as bamboo and rattan crafts. It also has a number of forest resources such as wood, bamboos (like buho, bayog, and hiling), pine, rattan, and tiger grass.
Government Local government
Tineg, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2025–2028) Position Name Congressman Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos Mayor Edwin B. Crisologo Sr. Vice-Mayor Corinthia D. Crisologo Councilors Brethen Jireeh G. Crisologo Boyet V. Ayaba Nover C. Calubing Zenaida B. Inon Richard U. Batawang Jonathan G. Benwagen Melinda C. Guidang Randolph W. Valencia
Attractions
There are several waterfalls in Tineg, which include the Cabato Falls, Guirem Falls, Anito Falls, and Kaparkan Falls.
Education The Tineg Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
Alawa Elementary school Anayan Elementary School Apao Primary School Belaat Elementary School Caganayan Elementary School Cogon Elementary School Laba Primary School Magsalang Primary School Makingag Elementary School Sabangan Elementary School Tapayen Elementary School Tineg Central School
Secondary schools Caganayan National High School Naglibacan Integrated School Tineg National High School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Municipality of Tineg