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The two settlements wanted to unite and establish a community.

So, the settlers led by Gregorio Plaga, known as “ Pakuribot ” an instrumental leader, surveyed the hilltops.

A plateau in the southern part was chosen because of the presence of the number of springs.

In 1901, the community known as “ BINGAWAN ” was established.

The name Bingawan was derived from the creek which resembled a missing tooth ( the term “ BINGAW ” used in the local dialect ).

This said creek is located west of the present site of Bingawan Central School.