04 Buenavista
04 Buenavista
04 Buenavista
INTRODUCTION
Hey! Come and join us in exploring the history, potential tourist spots for adventure,
leisure and eco-tourism of the biggest municipality of Agusan del Norte – “THE LEADING
PRODUCER OF AGRO-FORESTRY PRODUCTS, THE SECOND BIGGEST PRODUCER OF
MARINE AND FISHERY PRODUCTS” – BUENAVISTA.
These are presented in self-discovery module designed for Grade VI and Fourth Year
students. This module provides varied activities that will enhance values, love and the
preservation of natural resources, culture and history.
This module provides learners and readers the basic knowledge in the history,
potential tourist spots, eco-tourism, culture, agro-forestry products that Buenavista can
offer.
Varied students’ activities on the reading selections are also presented so as to direct
them in firming up their intelligence quotient (IQ).
It is hoped that this module will be a helpful partner in our continuing commitment
to guide the growing Filipino children towards the path of a value formation, creativity,
exploration, patriotism, personal worth, faith in God and service to others.
The principal purpose of this module is for the learners to know and appreciate the
history, culture and tourist attractions which are natures’ gift to Buenavista.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. Locate in the map the following data: Caraga Region, Agusan del Norte, and
Buenavista – its boundaries and territories.
2. Identify the physical features of Buenavista: its geographic location, climate, and
topography and soil type.
3. Describe the different potential tourist spots in Buenavista.
4. Relate the events that lead Buenavista to become a municipality.
5. Enumerate the importance of the different natural resources in the area.
III. ACTIVITIES
1. Historical Background
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The legend has it that the word “Kihaw-an” according to the natives was in
memory of a deer held sacred by early heathen dwellers. It was said that the deer
was found dead by the natives near the bank of the river which encircles the
village. The word kihaw-an literally means “bahoan” because of the smell of the
dead carcass. When it comes to famous tortoise, some of the villagers as well as
the Spanish authorities later of the century named the place “ Tortosa”. The
tortoises gained in size and strength in the place due to the villagers respect to its
importance economically and biodiversity. It was only on the later part of 18 th
century when Spanish-speaking Butuanons who expanded their visit on its higher
slopes that a beautiful view of the place amazed them and thus, exclaimed “ Buena
Vista’ which also mean good view.
From 1925-1937 the following were the Presidents of the body whose
terms of office was only for a year.
The following had at one time or another served as treasurers of the body.
Luis Gupana, Lucio Kuizon, Apolonio Alaan, Placido Comiling, Simon Paler and
Leonardo Boaquiña served as secretaries.
The barrio of Buenavista prospered by leaps and bounds due to the efforts
of its officials. Worthy to mention were the barrio lieutenants and municipal
councilors assigned in the barrio.
The following were the elected barrio lieutenants who took turns in running
the affairs of the growing barrio: Luis Gupana, who served for 3 terms, Vicente
Ebarle, Nicanor Beltran, Esteban Nakila, Perfecto Bahian, Balbino Espara, Francisco
Beltran, Bruno Borja, Juan Maestrado, Rafael Mantilla, Ceferino Sobrecaray,
Sesimando Makiling, and Vicente Soriano who served for 3 terms.
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At one time or another, the following served as councilors: Adolfo Sanchez,
Moises Torralba, Nicolas Ruiz, Teresio Villa, Leon Amoroso, Rafael Mantilla, Ignacio
Destreza, Jose Aban, Macario Flores, Marcial Gerona, Domingo Cinco, Jorge
Satorre and Braulio Fumar.
b. Municipal Officials
In 1938, the first election was made and the elected officials were headed by
Jorge P. Satorre as Mayor and Placido Comiling, Sr. as the Vice-Mayor. He and his
contemporaries served from 1938 to 1941. He was then the first mayor-elect of
Buenavista.
From then on, series of local elections were conducted. The following were
elected officials of the town: (Wartime)
During this time, the Pacific War was felt by the populace of the town, thus,
answered the call to arms. Its’ sons organized one of the early resistance army against
the Japanese in Agusan Province under the supervision of Captain Cruz Ranario (More).
A landmark of the place of the first encounter with the Japanese armies and the
guerillas can now be found at the foot of Matabao Bridge (Racho).
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1942-1944 Mayor Moises Tolibas
Vice-Mayor Marcial Autor
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Vice-Mayor Leonides G. Montillano
ACTIVITY 1
PROCESSING
If
you
2. What Executive Order issued by the President made
Buenavista a municipality?_____________________
3. What do you call the members of the law making body which
was locally called “Ang Tingog sa Lungsod”?___________________
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ACITIVITY 2
A. Let’s explore our place. Locate CARAGA Region in the map. Color it
RED. Ready? Begin.
B. You got it! Good work! Now here’s another challenge for you. Locate
Agusan del Norte in the map, color it YELLOW. Ready? Begin.
C. Very Good! This time locate BUENAVISTA in the map, color it GREEN.
Ready? Begin.
Excellent! Did you enjoy the adventure? If so, here’s another activity
for you to do, that will enhance your mental exploration. Widen your
horizon, sharpen your imagination and be amazed in the exotic beaches
of Buenavista.
North:___________________ East:_____________________
South:___________________ West:_____________________
2. Geographical Location
Buenavista has an area of 54,690 hectares. Out of this area are 9,000
hectares utilized for agriculture. Substantial areas are utilized for residential,
commercial, industrial purposes and the rest fall to the forest zones.
a. Climate
b. Topography
The terrain of Buenavista has two distinct features. The coastal is plain
and the southern part is mountainous. However, the mountainous terrain is not
so steep as to tender useless on any agricultural development. There are plateaus
in these areas that agricultural in any form of farming is profitable. Buenavista
has ample rivers, streams and creeks which are good sources of water supply. In
the upper hinterlands are found springs good for drinking water and household
use. In the coastal areas are found rolling hills that formed natural boundaries for
rice farm and they add scenic features of the land as a whole.
c. Geology
Buenavistas’ rivers are abundant with sand, gravel and rocks for
construction materials. Some parts of the shoreline are being quarried from the
fine sand used for concrete finishing in the building construction. In the upper
stretches of Guihao-an River located at Guinabsan and Lomboyan are good
sources of boulders and rocks that are used as foundation in building ports,
seawalls and dikes construction.
a. Soils
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*San Miguel Clay Loam - This kind of soil is common and is prevalent in
Agong-ong, Malpoc, Talo-ao and Alubihid. This
covers an area of 4,449.808 hectares
b. Slopes
Slope 18-30
Slope 8-18
Slope 30-50
Slope 0-3
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Slope 75
Slope 3-8
ACTIVITY 3
PROCESSING
Here are 5 items to serve as a self-check in your learning about the Physical
Characteristics of Buenavista. Indicate whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE
by writing your answer on the space provided.
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f. Land Use and Environment
On some part of the coastal areas and rivers’ soil has been
deteriorated and abused by some businessmen by extracting pebbles for
commercial purposes. Illegal cutting of mangroves has also spoiled the land.
Improper utilization of mangrove areas by some fishpond operators is one of
the problems which the local officials are trying to resolve.
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g. Heraldic Meaning of the Official Seal
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Banana Bunches and Leaves - Represent one of the major agricultural
products in far-flung areas of the locality.
h. Municipal Symbols
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Municipal Bird - Woodpecker
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ACTIVITY 4
ACTIVITY:
Match Column A with Column B. Draw an arrow that connect the symbol and its
meaning
Column A Column B
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i. Fiestas and Saints
You’ll find a full menu of activities and interest to keep you young at
heart. It’s yours to enjoy as you choose the following schedule of
fiestas in the town. Be our guest!!!
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ACTIVITY 4. Write inside the circles all the barangays that celebrate their Patron
Saints’
Getting into the right mood can be a challenge in this time of life. . . .
.......
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A Good View called BUENA VISTA
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3. Adventure and Eco-Tourism
a. Swimming/Bathing
One of the potential tourist destinations are Tacub falls and caves of Rizal
and Macalang. This is a series of falls that runs from the sitios of Barangay Rizal
leading to the 3rd falls that fall on the area of Barangay Macalang. You can reach
the place through a motorsikad. The distance of the ride is about 9 kilometers
from the Poblacion of Buenavista while the 1 st and 2nd Tacub falls found in Rizal
are 1 kilometer away.
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a2. Mindagat Falls
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a3. Kibugas and Panagasian Springs
b. Beaches
b1. Tinago
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b2. Sacol: “Gateway to Your Imagination”
The resort provides visitors a perfect romantic getaway where you will find
a quiet retreat in guest houses, inns and cottages in the area. They provide
different amenities and food for those who will stay overnight in guest houses.
Come, relax, reconnect and have fun for a weekend.
c. Trekking
Trekking is breath-taking if you will visit at Puting Bato, Sitio Linao Linao,
and Barangay Sangay. It is located 2.00 kilometers from Buenavista-Bunaguit
road.
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c3. Manlangit Viewing Park
As you advance to the top of Manlangit View Park, you will be overwhelmed by
the magnificent view of the horizon and the Poblacion of Buenavista and the City of
Butuan. Its elevation gives you an unimaginable experience and the refreshing valleys
breezes you will enjoy add up to the solace and soothe one’s soul.
A Captivating View of
Mount Mayapay
Get overwhelmed by the magnificent view from the top of this mystical mountain.
Its elevation 675 meters above sea level gives you an unimaginable experience. Though
not considered as the height of Buenavista, its location serves it best as it views the
surrounding areas.
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4. Industrial Destination
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5. Agri-Fishery Tourist Attraction
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c. Alubihid Flower Plantation - Alubihid is the major source of income among its
residents. Various species both local and foreign are grown in the valleys of
Alubihid. Its harvest has surpassed the demand of the consumers. Some
abundant flowers harvested are the roses, baby’s breath, crysanthimum, daises
and dahlias.
'HIGA' which means 'to live ' or to reside' or 'to lie in bed';
'GAON' which means 'mountain'; and
ONON which means 'people'.
Thus people who live in the Mountains - our Higaonon spiritual leaders and scholars
- defined as "People in the Living Mountains".
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The forest is the home of the Higaonon people. It
is their:
Supermarket:
Forest fruits and vegetables, and wild
animals like boar, deer, monkeys, fishes
and frogs are the traditional natural diet of
the tribe. They have always been a
hunting people. Now with the diminishing
forest, they are being forced to change
from a semi-nomadic lifestyle to farming
crops like corn, sweet potatoes, and
cassava.
Hospital:
Medicines are plentiful in the forest --- the natural ways of healing have been
handed down for hundreds of generations. As the forest diminishes, these natural
medicines are becoming scarce and more difficult to obtain.
Church:
As a Higaonon’s sacred sanctuary (their church), this rainforest has been kept
under the tribe's stewardship for centuries. The tribe believes their great great
ancestors’ spirits live in the mother trees, watching over the land, so it can be
used for all future generations.
a. Literary Arts
The Higaonon have their owned system of writing. Their myths and legend speak
of a great ancestor named Suwat who kept a list of the people who were living
and dead during the great flood that took place long ago.
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b. Lore
c. Mythology
d. Religion
e. Culture of Peace
f. Means of Livelihood
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one of the major activities. Occasionally, poisons are used in streams. Spear guns
are also employed.
The average income of a Higaonon household as computed in the Salug area
alone is approximately one hundred pesos a day.
g. Political System
Datu Rolando M.
Ambongan Tribal Chieftain
of Lomboyan and Lawan-
Lawan
Datuship is both acquired and achieved. It can be inherited as when a dying datu
passes on his title to one of his children. A son is selected preferentially although
primogeniture is not usually the rule. It is usually the most deserving son who acquires
the position.
Kinship and Social Organization: True to almost any society, the extended family
in the Higaonon world is the major social and economic unit. The extended family may
be composed of several nuclear families, which may include the families of daughters
together with their respective husbands and children. With the practice of polygamy in
Higaonon society, the kinship has a patrilateral bias. The husband maintains systematic
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supervision over his wives who, nowadays, average three to a household, live with him
under a single roof.
Check (√) the YES box if the statement is True and mark (x) the NO box if there’s no
evidence about the Higaonon Tribe.
YES NO
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IV. APPENDICES
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2. Memorabilia of Local Leaders of Buenavista
Picture during the 34th Araw ng Buenavista with the Municipal Officials
(From left: SB Mondragon, Late Mayor Francisco Chan, Sr., 5 th from Left SB Amoroso)
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Mayor Jorge Satorre, Sr.
1937-1940
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Hon. Percianita G. Racho
Municipal Mayor
(2004-2010)
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Hon. Fernando R. Jamito, Sr. Hon. Loriejane S. Quimzon
ABC President SK Federation President
(2002-2007) (2002-2007)
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Hon. Ma. Victoria D. Nakila Hon. Leonarda M. Zafra
7th Councilor 1st Councilor
(2007-2010) (2004-2010)
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Hon. Apolinar G. De Lara Hon. Rodulfo A. Pitogo
3rd Councilor 2nd Councilor
(2004-2010) (2004-2010)
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Municipal Officials
(2010 – up to present)
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HON. RAMON A.G. BUNGABONG
Municipal Vice Mayor
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HON. RONILO L. BOHOL HON. EDUARDO P. MAKILING
3rd Councilor 4th Councilor
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HON. PANFILO M. LAMOSTRE
ABC President
MAKABAYAN
(Sining – 6)
I. Layunin
II. Paksa
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Sanggunian : BEC 1.1 p. 184/Learning Module ng Buenavista
Kagamitan : : Mga larawan, cut outs, tsart
Saloobin : Pagpapahalaga ng kalikasan
III. Pamamaraan
A. Gawain/Activities
1. Balitaan: Mga mahalagang pangyayari sa bansa, lalawigan at ng bayan,
Buenavista. (Optional)
(Ipabasa sa isang bata ang isang balita tungkol sa tatlong pinay na
nagtagumpay sa pag-akyat sa pinakamataas na bundok ng buong
mundo – Ang Bundok Everest.
2. Balik-aral/Review
- Magbigay ng halimbawa ng mga magagandang tanawin / likas na
kapaligiran ng Pilipinas.
- Mga magagandang tanawin / likas na kapaligiran ng Agusan del
Norte. (mga bundok, mga talon, mga lawa, mga ilog, mga kuweba at
mga baybayin)
3. Bagong-aralin/New Lesson
- Pagpapakita ng mga larawan/posters (mga bundok, mga talon at mga
baybayin)
a. Pangganyak/Motivation
Alam ba ninyo kung saan makikita o matatagpuan ang
pinakamataas na bundok ng Agusan del Norte?
At alam niyo rin ba na dito sa bayan ng Buenavista ay may
tatlong matataas na bundok?
Nakaakyat na ba kayo dito?
Nakapunta na ba kayo sa tatlong talon ng Buenavista?
Napasyalan at nakapaligo na ba kayo sa magagandang baybayin
natin dito sa Buenavista?
Yan, ang mga likas na kapaligiran na alamin at dapat nating
lakbayin o puntahan.
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B. Analisis/Pagsusuri: Pahina 33-39
C. Paghahalaw/Paglalahat (Generalization)
D. Paglalapat: (Application)
d1. Panuto: Piliin ang tamang pangalan sa loob ng kahon ng mga larawan
sa ibaba.
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4. _______________ 5. __________________
d2. Panuto: Pangkatin sa apat ang mga bata. Ipabuo ang mga ginupit na
mga larawan at idikit ito sa tsart at isulat ang wastong
pangalan. (optional – picture puzzle)
IV. Pagtataya/Evaluation
1. Isang Talon na ang layo nito ay dalawang kilometero mula sa Sityo ng New
Bohol, Baryo ng Sangay, Buenavista Agusan del Norte.
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a. Talon ng Mindagat b. Talon ng Panagasian c. Talon ng Tacub
Inihanda ni:
JOSEFINA P. ORTEGA
Master Teacher I
Cogon Central Elem. School
Buenavista District II
MAKABAYAN
(ARALING PANLIPUNAN IV)
I. Layunin
1. Naituro sa mapa ang mga hangganan ng CARAGA Region, Agusan del Norte,
at ang Lungsod ng Buenavista.
2. Nabibigyang-puna ang mga mahahalagang pangyayari sa kasaysayn ng
Buenavista.
3. Nakapag-awit ng mga awitin tungkol sa Caraga Region, Agusan del Norte at
Buenavista. (MAPEH IV
4. Nakikilala ang mga taong bahagi sa pagiging lungsod ng Buenavista.
II. Paksa
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Saloobin : Nabibigyan – halaga ang sama – samang pagsisikap tungo sa
pag-unlad ng lungsod.
Sanggunian : Batayang aklat ADN Tourism Module (Buenavista)
Kagamitan : Mapa, manila paper, cassette
III. Pamamaraan
B. Analisis
D. Paglalapat
a. QUIJAOAN
b. Kihaw – an
c. Ang Tingug sa Lungsod
d. Podientes
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e. Executives Order No. 65
f. President Manuel L. Quezon
g. Assemblyman Apolonio D. Curato
h. Governor Jose A. Rosales
i. Teofisto Guingona Sr.
j. 1st Appointed Municipal Officials
k. Elected Officials of Buenavista
IV. Pagtataya
V. Takdang Aralin
Geographical location
NORTH –
EAST –
WEST –
SOUTH –
(Ikalawang Araw)
I. Layunin
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Pangkalahatan
Tiyak
1. Nasusuri ang mga lugar na nasa hangganan ng Butuan at Buenavista.
2. Nailalarawan ang uri ng klima, topograpiya at geology ng lungsod.
II. Paksa
III. Pamamaraan
A. Gawain
Pangkat 1
B C A G A Y A N D E O R O Q
U A P V O Z L N A F K O X W
T O N W B H M A B G L P Z A
U X Q C C I N S U R I G A O
A D R L A S N I E V E S P Q
N L S X D S O P C H M P S R
B M T Y E J I I D D A V A O
A N U Z X K P T E J N Q R U
Y O B U T U A N C I T Y V Z
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Inaasahang sagot:
Pangkat 2
Pangkat 3
B.
Pagsusuri/Analisis
Itanong:
C. Paghahalaw
D. Paglalapat
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Itanong kung ano ang maari nilang gawin upang mapaunlad at
maitaguyod ang turismo ng Buenavista.
IV. Pagtataya
V. Takdang Aralin
Sumulat ng isang sanaysay (Not less than 100 words) tungkol sa lungsod ng
Buenavista.
MAKABAYAN
(MAPEH I)
I. Layunin
Pangkalahatang Layunin:
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Tiyak na Layunin:
II. Paksa
III. Pamamaran
A. Gawain
B. Pagsusuri
C. Paghahalaw
Itanong:
IV. Pagtataya
V. Takdang Aralin
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Alamin ang mga ibat-ibang likas na kagandahan ng lungsod ng Buenavista, simulan
ang pagsusuri sa pahina 30.
MAKABAYAN I
(Araling Panlipunan)
I. LAYUNIN
Tiyak na Layunin:
II. NILALAMAN
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A. Paksa : Kasaysayan ng Buenavista
B. Sanggunian : Modyul ng Buenavista, BEC pp 207
C. Kagamitan : Mapa ng Buenavista, mga larawan ng magagandang
tanawin ng Buenavista, babasahin tungkol sa paksa,
krayola, pentel, manila paper
III. PAMAMARAAN
A. Panimulang Gawain
B. Panlinang na Gawain
1. Hatiin ang klase sa tatlong pangkat. Papiliin ang bawat pangkat ng pangalan
hango sa mga barangay ng Buenavista.
2. Bigyan ang bawat pangkat ng mapa ng Pilipinas, Caraga at Agusan del
Norte (na may mga aktibiti kard).
Gawain I
C. Pagsusuri
1. Ipakita ng guro sa klase ang mapa ng Buenavista.
2. Bigyan ng paksang babasahin ang bawat pangkat.
3. Ibigay sa bawat pangkat ang mga gabay na tanong na gagawing
batayan sa pagsusula at pag-uulat.
Pangkat A
Gabay na Tanong:
1. Ano ang unang pangalan/tawag sa bayan ng Buenavista noong taong
1880?
2. Bakit ito tinatawag na “Kihaw-an at Tortosa” noong unang panahon?
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3. Paano naging Buenavista ang tawag o pangalan ng bayang ito? Ano
ang kahulugan nito?
FLOW CHART
Pangkat B
Gabay na Tanong:
Tree Diagram
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Pangkat
Pangkat C
GabayGabay na Tanong:
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1. Ano ang kahalagahan ng Executive Order Bilang 65?
2. Sinu-sino ang mga taong naglakas-loob upang madeklarang
maging bayan ang Buenavista?
3. Itala ang mga naging pangunahing itinalagang opisyal ng
lungsod.
D. Paghahalaw:
E. Paglalapat
Pangkat A
Pangkat B
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Pangkat C
Inihanda ni:
V. REFERENCES
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Buenavista…
Mag-uyon-uyon Kaw…
Maglandang Kaw…
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