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Geographical Distribution
Luzon
Vallarta families in Luzon originated from Nueva Ecija, most of which are still residing in the municipalities of San Isidro, Jaen, Laur and
Talavera and in the cities of Cabanatuan and Gapan.
The families in Candelaria and Mulanay, Quezon and Infanta, Pangasinan all originated from Nueva Ecija.
Visayas
There is a considerably large number of Vallarta families residing in southern Cebu, in the municipalities of Boljoon, Alcoy, Dalaguete and Argao.
Spanish Era
The Claveria Decree of 1849 and the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos
The Vallarta surname was included in the alphabetical catalog accompanying Governor General Narciso Claveria's decree of 1849, requiring Filipinos to "select" new last names.
Image: "Vallarta" as it appears on page 135 - 3rd column, 8th row
It is still uncertain whether the Vallarta forebears took the surname from the catalog or have previously held it and were allowed to continue its use.
Filipinos who already had surnames could keep them as long as they were not on a list of banned names. However, families that already had a restricted surname could keep it if they could prove that they had been using it for at least four generations (Morrow, 2006).
Forebears
Eulalio Vallarta
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija - birth estimated between 1807 and 1867. Eulalio Vallarta is the father of Julian Cabling Vallarta, Sr., Antonio Cabling Vallarta and Tomas Cabling Vallarta.
Mariano Vallarta
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija - birth estimated between 1814 and 1874
Graciano Vallarta
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija - birth estimated between 1817 and 1937. Graciano Vallarta is the father of Ricardo 'Candong' Vallarta, Eladio Vallarta and Teofila Vallarta Veneracio.
Carmen Vallarta
Talavera, Nueva Ecija - birth estimated between 1804 and 1864. Carmen Vallarta is the mother of Jose Vallarta.
Segundo Vallarta
Dalaguete, Cebu (born 1835, died 12 May 1915)
Salustiano Vallarta
Boljoon, Cebu (born 1843, died 20 June 1931)
Felipa Vallarta
Boljoon, Cebu (born 1852, died 25 September 1927)
Julia Vallarta
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija (born 1853, died 13 January 1925)
Dorotea Vallarta
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija (born 1840, 21 Oct 1950)
Prominent Vallartas
Julian Cabling Vallarta, Sr.
Engr. Julian C. Vallarta, Sr. was part of the second batch of "Pensionados" sent to study in the US in 1904. Pensionados was the name given to the recipients of scholarships from the American Government. The recipients, drawn from provinces all over the
Philippines, went on to become the cream of Philippine civil service, academic, professional and entrepreneurial ranks.
Jose Vallarta
Judge Jose A. Vallarta was appointed by the Second Philippine Legislature, on March 31, 1910, as auxiliary justice of the peace (juez de paz) for the municipality of Talavera, Nueva Ecija.
Antonio Cabling Vallarta
Mr. Antonio C. Vallarta was the 3rd Municipal President (1911-1913) of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija. From 1901-1935, nine municipal presidents took turns in managing San Isidro's governmental affairs.
Cesar Fontelera Vallarta
Mr. Cesar F. Vallarta was the Municipal Mayor of Infanta, Pangasinan
in the 1980s.
Virgilio Fontelera Vallarta
Dr. Virgilio F. Vallarta is the incumbent Municipal Vice Mayor of Infanta, Pangasinan after winning in the May 2016 elections. He previously held the same post for three consecutive terms (2004-2007, 2007-2010, 2010-2013). He eventually became the Mayor by rule of succession (December 16, 2012-June 2013), after the assassination of Mayor Ruperto M. Martinez.
Calixto Vallarta Chikiamco
Mr. Calixto Vallarta Chikiamco (grandson of Julian Cabling Vallarta, Sr.) is the President of the public advocacy organization Foundation for Economic Freedom, which is dedicated to advancing the cause of economic and political liberty, good governance, secure and well-defined property rights, market oriented reforms and consumer protection.
He is a business columnist and author. He writes regularly for Business World on political economy under the opinion column Introspective. He has authored two (2) books: “Reforming the System” (Orange Publications and Kalikasan Press, 1992) and “Why We Are Who We Are” (Foundation for Economic Freedom, 1998). In 2001, he was awarded by the Archdiocese of Manila for the Best Business Column (“Agriculture, Not IT”, Manila Standard) in the Catholic Mass Media Awards.
Placido Bagaybagayan Vallarta
Judge Placido B. Vallarta was a judge at the Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC), Branch 4, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija.
Pioneer Settlers
Leonor 'Pepe' Elviña Vallarta - Infanta, Pangasinan
Francisco 'Paking' Vallarta - Candelaria, Quezon
Teofilo 'Elo' Dumandan Vallarta - Mulanay, Quezon
Places of Interest
Vallarta Street in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Vallarta Street in Boljoon, Cebu
Maps
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Boljoon, Cebu
References:
Abella, D & Owen, N. Catálogo alfabético de apellidos (1849), National Archives Publication No. D-3 (1973) http://ebooks.filipinaslibrary.org.ph (Retrieved 21 Sep 2014)
Gonzales, L C. The History of San Isidro: Told and Retold. 1985. General de Jesus Academy. National Printing Co. 1985.
Morrow, P. Claveria's Catalogue. In Other Words. Pilipino Express Vol. 2 No. 18. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada September 16, 2006 (Retrieved 5 July 2016)
Orosa, M E. The Philippine Pensionado Story. http://www.orosa.org (Retrieved 29 Aug 2014)
Bloomberg website. http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId... (Retrieved 4 July 2016)
Foundation fo Economic Freedom website. http://www.fef.org.ph/about-us/advisory-board// (Retrieved 19 Oct 2014)
Municipality of Infanta website. Brief History of Infanta, Pangasinan. Infanta Local Government Unit (LGU). http://infantapangasinan.gov.ph/?page_id=59 (Retrieved 28 Sep 2014)
Supreme Court of the Philippines website, Appointment of Hon. Valenzuela and Hon. Vallarta as Judges : 98-5-01-SC : November 9, 1998 : C.J. Narvasa : En Banc'.' http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/1998/nov1998/98_5_01_sc.htm (Retrieved 4 July 2016)
Philippine genealogy resources:
https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Philippines_Genealogy/
http://www.henkvankampen.com/genealogy/pinoy-roots/resources-for-ge...
http://www.barbsnow.net/Philippines.html/
Inspirations:
http://fil-gen-pro.blogspot.sg/
https://carcarfamilies.wordpress.com/
https://angamingangkan.wordpress.com/
http://www.sanosafamily.com/main/
http://santiagoosorioclan.org/thechallenge.html
Further reading:
February 25, 1930 - G.R. No. L-32051
Journal of the Philippine Commission - Special Session of the Second Philippine Legislature
Philippine Deaths and Burials, 1726-1957
http://lightforliveslfl.yuku.com/reply/42553/Zabat-Band#.VVil7vB-htQ
Lancaster-Jones, Ricardo. Estudio genealógico sobre la familia Vallarta de México". http://www.worldcat.org/title/estudio-genealogico-sobre-la-familia-...
Lancaster-Jones, Ricardo. Genealogía de la familia Vallarta de México. https://openlibrary.org/books/OL23153630M/Genealog%C3%ADa_de_la_fam...