Солтүстік Самар провинциясының Памбужан муниципалитеті

Municipality in Northern Samar, Philippines

Pambujan, officially the Municipality of Pambujan (; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,532 people. It is a coastal town with an area of 18,650 hectares. It is a town with notable qualities and resources. It boasts a 16th century Roman Catholic church, a scenic islet named Caohagan, baseball players who won international tournaments, professionals and achievers, a socio cultural activity held every first full moon of the year (known as Kadayaw Festival), and a sports arena which has been the venue for various municipal, provincial and regional sports gatherings. The municipality has a number of daycare centers in each barangay, two private and one public preparatory schools, a number of primary and elementary schools and two secondary schools. It is accessible to Region VIII's premiere state university the University of Eastern Philippines as well as other private colleges in Catarman, the capital town of Northern Samar. It has earned provincial and regional citations as Child Friendly municipality. Pambujan is in the heart of the second district of Northern Samar.

The years that followed, specifically during the incumbency of Mayor Ramon Siervo (1955 1963) and Atty. Alfredo dela Cruz (1963 1967), faced the clamor of the inhabitants of Lao angan and Suba for the conversion of these barrios into towns independent from Pambujan by seeking the assistance of Congressman Eladio T. Balite, then representative of the lone district of Samar. Thus, years later Barrio Lao angan became the municipality of San Roque named after the Catholic Martyr Saint Roche; while Barrio Suba became the municipality of Silvino Lubos, named after the donor of its site, former Municipal Councilor and Barrio Teniente of Suba, Mr. Silvino Lubos.

The insurgency of 1970’s confronted Pambujan with losses innocent lives and livelihoods. It was believed to be much disastrous as compared to World War II. However, during this period it gained both nationwide and worldwide recognitions when NALUCABAN KIDS won five national championships trophies in the Little League Baseball National Open Championships (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1980) which likewise brought it to the International Baseball Arena. These exploits were credited to the able management of the then Municipal Mayor Manuel T. Balanquit, Sr. and Coach Nestor U. Tingzon.

Pambujan has a contiguous territory of , which extends into the hinterlands of Northern Samar across a number of rivers, lakes, brooks and mountains. The most notable of these physical features is Mount Cagbigajo, which once served as an observation and listening post of the Allied Intelligence Bureau Operative (1934–44) during World War II. Pambujan town is then situated in what is now Barangay Ginulgan. Back then, the town consisted of 22 barrios covering an area of 670 square kilometers which stretched out to more than 402 kilometers span towards its western border (Samar Province). It is also the northernmost settlement in the entire Samar Island. Pambujan River is the longest river in Samar island with a total length of .

Paninirongan Beach Paninirongan Beach is one of the beautiful beaches of Pambujan that has very fine sand, clear and cool water. This beach boasts a natural swimming pool even during high tides. Bathers can stay until afternoon and watch the beautiful sunset. Caohagan Island Caohagan Island is the best place for diving, snorkeling, fishing and hunting. This exotic island is known for its beautiful corals and abundance of century trees and boracay white pebbles that is used as construction materials for exterior and interior design of houses/buildings. This island is also a haven of giant fruit bats. Objects are very visible vertically up to 15 meters deep and horizontally up to 10 meters in distance. Biotic communities that are essential components of marine ecological system such as coral and sea grasses can be observed in the coastal waters of the island. Caohagan has a bountiful variety of ornamental and commercial fishes. Oot and Libas Points Both areas have pristine beaches, splendid under water corals ideal for snorkeling and diving. Various species of mangroves trees can also be found in these untouched areas.

Kadayaw Festival Celebrated every first full moon of the year. It is Pambujanon's way of celebrating the new year by praising the Almighty for the graces bestowed upon them and wishing more for the ensuing year. This whole day affair, which consists of local products’ trade fair (manggad trade fair), dance parade and floorshow demonstrations and a masquerade ball at night. Panarit sa Pasko slated at the start of Novena on December 16 until December 24. It is a group singing contest featuring original “PANARIT” song presentations. Lantaka Festival Celebrated every December 31 showcasing artistic bamboo canons locally called as "lantaka". Fiesta Celebration Pambujan's town fiesta is celebrated every 24 June in honor of St. John the Baptist, the town's Patron Saint.