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The town or then known as pueblo was established by Spanish Friars as a

result of the marauding activities of fierce and ruthless Moros and Zambals.
These marauders left the area after the security forces of Gaang, Currimao,
Paoay, and Batac allied forces to vanquish them forcing them to abandon their
haven which was then particularly located in an island then called as Puro.
Before the coming of the Spanish colonizers, the place was inhabited by some
Isneg families who established huts in a clearing called Canaan which is situated
in a place near the brook which was then called Pagdanuman. All around the
settlement was a thick growth of a native weed known to the settlers as badobadoc, very valuable to the Isnegs as they used its flowers which when dipped
with oil extracted from the Bittaog (Palomaria) was used to light their huts at
night and the elongated leaves and stems were used in making fences of their
homes.
In 1572, the Spaniards conducted massive Christianization with the aid of the
Spanish soldiers and while cruising the Pagdanuman brook, they were able to
sight an area where they could put up their camp. In a courteous manner, they
asked the settlers to allow them to put up their camp in the area and further
asked their assistance to help clear the area which was then heavily crowded
with the weeds.
Because of the language barrier, the Spaniards signified their intention by the
use of signs, one of which was the pointing of their fingers to the area they
requested to occupy and be cleared. Unable to understand what the Spaniards
desired and thinking that they simply wanted to know the name of the weeds,
the leader of the settlers swung his arms towards the direction of the weeds
and said: Bado-badoc the leader of the Spanish team recorded these words;
and from thence, the town was called Badoc. Thus, was the name of the town
Badoc coined.

Cul es el nombre de esta planta ?

What is the name of this plant?)

El nombre de este lugar es

(The name of this place is)


podemos cortar las malas hierbas ?

can we cut the weeds?

podemos descansar aqu

(we can rest hir)

nos deja descansar aqu por la noche

let us rest here for the night


el lugar es

the place is

nos puedes ayudar ?

can you help us?

Puede usted ayudarnos a limpiar la zona

can you help us clear the area

mi nombre es

my name is

qu ests diciendo ?

what are you saying?

Cmo ests

How are you


gracias

thank youla historia de Badoc history of badoc

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