2. HISTORY
In the early years of 19th century,
Camarines Sur was divided into four
districts by the Spaniards. This
division include the districts
of Bikol, Rinconanda, Yraya andMamb
ulao. The mission of Tigaon in the part
of Mount Isarog belonged to the Bikol
district. The history of this town,
according to written accounts, was
considered to be confusing as there
are conflicting records with regards to
its establishment as a municipality.
Although, in 1794, Tigaon gained her
independence and was appointed a
parish priest in the person of Fray Jose
de Buensalida. Fray de Buensalida
brought into existence the recognition
of St. Claire of Assisi as the town's
patroness, marking August 12 as her
feastday.
Prominent families controlled the vast
haciendas in Tigaon. The mestizo
clans of theGarchitorena and
the Estela owned these haciendas.
