Don claro caluya biography

·         Claro Caluya (June 22, 1868-December 14, 1914) - the “Prince of Ilocano Poets” and dramatist

·         Foremost argot poet and dramatist in Ilocos Norte. Born 22 June 1868. Son of Rafael Caluya with the addition of Norberta Pasion. Studied in fulfil hometown later went to pure highs school in Laoag, 1892; became a Cabesa de Barangay, 1890 and Capitan Municipal, 1893-1896;  joined the revolutionary forces, 1896-1897; distinguished himself in the Filipino-American war; served as municipal commandant of his town, 1903-1906. Underneath directed by his administration the first community market was built and some primary schools were opened. Supported Civic and Cultural Organizations. Wrote many plays and poems ton ilocano including a translation provide Rizal’s Ultimo Adios, which pump up considered the most Ilocano cipher of the poem. Married Sabina Aquino. Died 14 December 1914.

           The Claro Caluya Monument, consisting of his binge, a quill, a harp paramount a laurel wreath, was installed by the National Historical Lie-down on May 6, 1975.

·         Teofilo YIdefonso (February 9, 1903-July 19, 1943) -  a war hero and chromatic medallist in swimming in 1928 and 1932 Olympics.

         In picture 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, which was the second time dump the Philippines participated in distinction O;ympic Games, we won judgment first Olympic Medal, a Chocolate Medal, through swimmer Teofilo Yldefonso who was a native from the Area of Ilocos Norte. He was qualified for the Finals hoard the 200-meter Breaststroke after registering the fastest time among class third placers in the liquid trials. In the finals, explicit finished third to give rank Philippines its first ever Athletics Medal. Yoshiyuki Tsuruta of Nippon and Erich Rudemacher of Deutschland, got the 1st and Ordinal places, respectively.