Municipality of Pinabacdao official seal
Municipality of PINABACDAO Province of Samar
The Municipality of Pinabacdao

Rooted in community.
Moving forward together.

Discover our history, leadership, municipal offices, and the barangays that make Pinabacdao home.

About Pinabacdao

Pinabacdao is an agricultural municipality in the Province of Samar, composed of 24 barangays joined by a strong heritage, resilient people, and a shared commitment to inclusive progress.

Municipal programs are guided by accessible public service, responsible governance, local economic development, and stronger barangay partnerships.

18,639Population2024 POPCEN
24BarangaysPSGC listing
3rd ClassMunicipalityIncome class
183.06 km²Land areaPSA reference
SamarProvinceEastern Visayas
6716ZIP codePostal area
“A municipality rooted in community, strengthened by service, and moving forward together.”

History of Pinabacdao

The name Pinabacdao is associated with the Waray expression for being asked to stand. Through generations, its communities have grown around agriculture, local enterprise, public service, and the collective strength of its people.

Mission & Vision

Vision

The agricultural hub of Samar Island by 2040 — home to empowered, gender-sensitive, competent, healthy, and God-centered Pinabacdaoanons living in a peaceful, ecologically-balanced, and disaster-resilient community, driven by transparent and participatory governance that promotes tourism, progressive economy, and sustainable development.

Mission

To improve the quality of life of every Pinabacdaoanon through inclusive and sustainable development, accessible education, quality health and social services, equitable opportunities, good governance marked by transparency, accountability, and inclusivity; environmental protection, ecological beauty and preservation, disaster preparedness and resilience — fostering a culture of peace, faith, and unity; and building a prosperous agricultural hub in Samar Island.

Core Values

  • People-CenteredWe put citizens and communities at the center of public service.
  • Good GovernanceWe uphold transparency, accountability, and responsive leadership.
  • Sustainable DevelopmentWe support lasting progress while protecting the environment.
  • Strong PartnershipsWe work with barangays and partners for shared progress.
  • Continuous ImprovementWe improve municipal systems and services through learning and innovation.

Leadership in service of every Pinabacdaonon

Official mayor photoTo be updated soon

Municipal Mayor

Office of the Municipal Mayor

We are committed to bringing responsive, transparent, and accessible government services closer to every Pinabacdaonon.

Municipal leadership statement
  • Faster public transactions
  • Clearer citizen information
  • Stronger public accountability
  • Better digital service access

Municipal Officials

Verified records appear automatically when officials are added through the municipal portal.

Hon. Edgar M. Tonelete, CE

Hon. Edgar M. Tonelete, CE

Municipal Vice Mayor

Hon. Rosemarie T. Badenas

Hon. Rosemarie T. Badenas

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Joel R. Pacayra

Hon. Joel R. Pacayra

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Renny T. Eguia

Hon. Renny T. Eguia

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Arlyn C. Mabute

Hon. Arlyn C. Mabute

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Kith Jefferson A. Cabornay

Hon. Kith Jefferson A. Cabornay

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Niño A. Raga

Hon. Niño A. Raga

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Jose O. Refuerzo

Hon. Jose O. Refuerzo

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Zosimo A. Sabuco

Hon. Zosimo A. Sabuco

Sangguniang Bayan Member

Hon. Wilma P. Esoy

Hon. Wilma P. Esoy

Liga ng mga Barangay President

Hon. Joseph Uldane O. Gacula

Hon. Joseph Uldane O. Gacula

SK Federation President

Mary Bernardette T. Quijano, LPT, MPA

Mary Bernardette T. Quijano, LPT, MPA

Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan

Organization & Office Directory

Key local government service areas and the offices that support citizens.

Barangays of Pinabacdao

BangonBarangay IBarangay IIBotocBughoCalampongCanloboCatigawanDoloresLaleLawaanLaygayonLayoLoctobMadalunotMagdawatMambogManaingNabongObayanPahugParasanonPelaonSan Isidro
Source: Philippine Standard Geographic Code, Philippine Statistics Authority.
People-CenteredWe put citizens and communities at the center of public service.
Good GovernanceWe uphold transparency, accountability, and responsive leadership.
Sustainable DevelopmentWe support lasting progress while protecting the environment.
Strong PartnershipsWe work with barangays and partners for shared progress.
Continuous ImprovementWe improve municipal systems and services through learning and innovation.