Claro Caluya Monument | Claro Caluya MarkerClaro Caluya Monument | Claro Caluya Marker is a Marked Structure, NHCP located at Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Region I.
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Claro Caluya
Foremost vernacular poet and dramatist in Ilocos Norte. Born 22 June 1868. Son of Rafael Caluya and Norberta Pasion. Studied n his hometown; later went to a higher school in Laoag 1882; became Cabeza de Barangay, 1890 and Capitan Municipal, 1893-1896; Joined the Revolutionary Forces, 1896-1897; distinguished himself in the Filipino-American war; served as Municipal President of his town, 1903-1905. Under his administration, the first public market was built and several primary schools were opened. Founded civic and cultural organizations. Wrote many plays and poems in Ilocano, including a translation of Rizal's Ultimo Adios, which is considered as the most lyrical Ilocano version of the poem. Married to Sabina Aquino. Died 14 December 1914.
Year Unveiled: 1958