Perez, officially the Municipality of Perez (Tagalog: Bayan ng Perez), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 13,052 people.
It is home to a few speakers of the critically endangered Inagta Alabat language, one of the most endangered languages in the world as listed by UNESCO.
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History
Perez is formerly a barrio named Sangirin, which was part of Mauban and later of Alabat in 1884. It was named as a token of gratitude to Filemon Perez, the former governor of the province then known as Tayabas who helped make this place an independent municipality in 1929.
Geography
Barangays
Perez is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, as indicated below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Currently, there are 4 barangays which are classified as urban (highlighted in bold).
Economy
Poverty incidence of Perez (%)
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Government
Elected officials
Municipal council (2019-2022:
Mayor: Pepito C. Reyes
Vice-Mayor: Ryan A. Panol
Councilors:
Gilbert N. Tarrega
John Dominic A. Corales
Roberto R. Buerano
Richard R. Mascarina
Santiago T. Evangelista
Victor C. Alpay
Aubrey B. Manlogon
Czarina C. Caringal
Churches
San Antonio de Padua Parish (est.1964)
Education
The Perez Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Secondary schools
Perez National High School
Severo Tejada Integrated School