HISTORY OF BARANGAY CARNAGA

Long ago, there was a beautiful place located in the middle of a fertile plain about seven kilometers away from Barangay Himatagon (now Saint Bernard), which was filled with Naga trees. The indigenous people who lived there were known for being hardworking and patient. During a time when they faced difficulties carrying their heavy products, they decided to build a raft where they could load their goods. Fortunately, the area was abundant with Naga trees. Using their skills, they created a sturdy raft which they used to transport their harvested products more easily to nearby barangays. Because of their good idea, they were able to build a moving raft, and eventually even a car/truck made from Naga wood; this became the origin of the name Carnaga. Thus, the beautiful, progressive, and productive barangay came to be called CARNAGA.

Based on gathered accounts, the first settlers of Carnaga were the spouses Saturnino Caday (Tinong Caday). They were the earliest cultivators of the land, and many of their descendants followed. He also became the first Tenyente del Barrio of Carnaga in the year 1759. Their children were Hilario Caday (Ayot) and Eulalia (Ulay Caday). In 1850, Hilario became the Tenyente del Barrio. He was followed by Feliciano “Iyano” Dalugdugan, father of Ananias Dalugdugan, in 1855. In 1860, Rosendo “Sendo” Dalugdugan, the brother of Iyano, succeeded him, and in 1940, Pelagio Manliguez became the Tenyente del Barrio.

During the years 1942–1944, the Second World War spread across the area, causing residents to evacuate to the mountains. In 1945, the independence of the Philippines was declared. In 1950, a typhoon called Ami struck the barangay and caused severe damage. From 1950 to 1955, the Tenyente del Barrio was Godofredo “Titing” Uy; from 1955 to 1960, Vicente “Inting” Baraca; from 1960 to 1966, Felicisimo “Feling” Credo; from 1967 to 1970, Ananias “Aning” Dalugdugan; and from 1970 to 1982, Nicolas “Colas” Dalugdugan, who was unable to complete his term after leaving for Manila. During this period, Martial Law was declared in 1972. Conflict arose when the NPA arrived, and the acting Tenyente del Barrio, Lape Bernabe, was shot, after which Tomas Isip took over from 1982 to 1996. From 1997 up to the present, the barangay captain has been Antonio “Tonying” Dalugdugan, who has contributed to the development of the beautiful Barangay Carnaga, known for its peace, orderliness, productivity, and cleanliness among all barangays in Saint Bernard.

Population : 819 (Source): 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System, Philippine Statistics Authority