The History of Barangay Trinidad, San Remegio, Antique

Written by Rosalinda Petinglay

from the manuscript of Coronacion Petinglay Bermudes,

former Head Teacher of Trinidad Elementary School

            Barangay Trinidad is located at least 5 kilometers away from the Poblacion of Calag-itan going northeast to Barangay Bugo. It is composed of the sitios of Timbubon, Agusipan, Talaytayon and Panghulagon.

            The founder of the barangay was the late Anastacio Masa who married Veronica Erael. The couple was popularly known as Tasoy and Veron. Their children were Lutgarda Masa, Pedro Masa, Trinidad masa, Victoria Masa, Agustin Masa, and Jesusa Masa. Lutgarda married Perfecto Petinglay who became the first elected Municipal President/Mayor of San Remegio. Pedro Masa helped in converting the people to Protestantism. Trinidad Masa, was a PNC graduate. (Philippine Normal College) Agustin Masa was Baptist Minister and President/Director of Filamer Institute in Roxas City. Jesusa Masa Contreras was a retired Health Supervisor who lived in Roxas City.

            Anastacio Masa and his brother Martin Masa (He later changed the spelling to Maza) settled in Trinidad during the American occupation. It was during this time that Anastacio’s wife, Veronica gave birth to their child named Trinidad. They called her Trining for short. Since the settlement had no name at the time, Anastacio named it “Trinidad” to commemorate the birth of his daughter in this place. Thus,  Barangay Trinidad was born. Trinidad did not live long for she died a few years after her graduation from PNC.

            In order to preserve the memory of Anastacio Masa who founded the barrio, his son, Dr. Agustin Masa, donated the lots for the school site, barrio site and the plaza. Since then, every year during the closing exercises and graduation ceremony, a Masa Award is given to the Honor Pupils and the Outstanding Pupils of the Year.