OFFICIALS

Barangay Captain	Richard F. Bien
Barangay Secretary	Lea Ann Dl. Lopez
Barangay Treasurer	Delfina A. Tapar
Barangay Kagawad	Albert Cervantes Bermejo
	Anita Ayson Ferrer
	Blesila Atutubo Deinla
	Jussel Angeles Cerillo
	Recolito Domingo Cerillo
	Ronald Oraya Briones
	Susana Alpon Ferrer

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HISTORY:

Barangay Cobo was the first barangay of the town of Pandan. It was already inhabited even before the coming of the Spaniards. It is the last barangay in the western part of the Municipality of Pandan, thus, it serves as the boundary between Pandan and Caramoran. It is situated in the coastal area and owing to its nice location; many people from different places were attracted to come to this place.

In the early days, the place was still of thick forest. There were wild animals, and wild ducks lived in the rivers. The sea was full of fish, lobsters, crabs and many others. Everyone one who went on fishing has always a big catch when they went home. Some fisherman stays for a week or more in this place. Those who came and stays for several days built temporary shelter which they call “Kubo-kubo”, or small huts. These huts were properly arranged along the seashore so that people sailing and passing by near this place will be attracted. It was really a place of beauty. Many decided to stay permanently.

One day some Spaniards passed by to fetch water. It happened that when they arrived, some men were making Kubo-kubo. When the Spaniards asked for the name of the place, they thought they were being asked of what they were making, they immediately replied, “kubo-kubo”. This was recorded by the Spaniards thinking that the place was “Kubo-kubo”. From that time, the place was named “Kubo”.

Many fishermen came bringing with them their families and lived permanently. People became many and became a settlement which led to becoming a barangay. It was planned to make this a town, but it is small to be a town, so, Pandan was made instead.

Kubo, however, had the earliest school opened. It was in 1920 when Isabel Salameña, from Caramoran was assigned to be the pioneer teacher here, Mr. Felipe Almojuela the District Supervisor.

Years passed and people built better houses. The name of the place remained “Kubo”. It was later on change to “Cobo” and became an official barangay named Barangay Cobo. Residential lots were bought from owners Dionesio and Gil Idanan and the barangay was properly organized.

In 1929, the first Teniente Del Barrio was appointed in the name of Mr. Marcelo Tapayan. After him followed these men in succession: Mr. Pelayo, Mr. Servando Zapanta, Mr. Nazario Velarde, Mr. Anselmo Mansanares, and Mr. Fausto Ibiernas. After these men, election was made by hand – raising. Mr. Salustiano Borbe was elected sometime in 1959. During his term, a Barangay Health Center was constructed. Mr. Leoncio Ferrer took over in 1963. In 1964, Mr. Gregorio Cerillo was elected. Through his leadership a road was made. Then in 1968, Mr. Esmerelito de Leon was elected by secret voting. Within his period, the barangay has greatly improved. Cemented Roads were built. The Marcos Type Building was constructed. His leadership was exemplary. His reign lasted for more than twenty years. After the “People Power” in 1986, Mr. Bernardo Bermejo was made Officer-in-Charge of the barangay. Later, Mrs. Adoracion Ferrer took over as OIC. In the 1989 election, Mr. Ajerico Bermejo was unanimously elected. He served for five years and during the 1994 election, Mr. Estelito Ferrer was elected as the next Barangay Captain.

The different leaders/Tenientes Del barrios from the earliest times are the following:

1. Pedro Ibatuan
2. Pedro Ferrer
3. Mariano Velarde
4. Pedro Evangelista
5. Julian Balbao
6. Marcelo Santelices
7. Pelagio Cormel
8. Epifanio Ibatuan
9. Mariano Belan
10. Mariano Cabrera
11. Doroteo Abad
12. Francisco Cormel
13. Cato Fernandez
14. Lucas de la Cruz
15. Eleno Domingo
16. Simeon Perena
17. Fausto de Leon
18. Pelagio Cerillo
19. Alejo Tolod
20. Fausto Ibiernas
21. Sevando Sapanta