History

History in our municipality

1. 1939
   Commonwealth Period

   President Manuel Luis Quezon envisions developing Koronadal Valley and Allah Valley, leading to the establishment of the National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) through Commonwealth Act No. 141. February 27: Major General Paulino Santos organizes and leads the first group of 62 settlers to Sarangani Bay, marking the beginning of settlement in Tupi and neighboring areas.

2. 1941-1945
   World War II

   Despite Japanese occupation, no major battles occur in the Tupi area. Post-war, settlers return to Tupi and continue development efforts.

3. Post-war
   Post-war developments

   NLSA is renamed several times, eventually becoming the National Resettlement Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) and later the Board of Liquidators. Development resumes in settlement areas; Koronadal becomes a municipality on August 12, 1947.

4. 1946-1952
   1946 - 1952

   Koronadal Valley Institute (KVI) is established as Tupi's first secondary technical school, later renamed Matutum View Institute (MVI) but closes in 1951 due to new secondary schools opening. Gen. Paulino Santos Memorial Institute (GPSMI), Tupi's first private secondary school, opens.

5. September 11 and October 2, 1953
   1953 - Establishment as a municipality

   Tupi attains independence from Koronadal and is established as a municipality by Executive Order No. 612, signed by President Elpidio Quirino. September 11 is commemorated as Tupi's Foundation Day. October 2: First municipal officials are sworn in, and Tupi begins as a fifth-class municipality.

6. September 17, 1958
   1958

   President Carlos P. Garcia issues Proclamation No. 532, reserving specific lots in Tupi for public purposes like municipal buildings, market, and schools.

7. June 21, 1969
   1969

   Tupi's territory is redefined with the creation of the Municipality of Tampakan, which separates from Tupi.

8. 1974
   1974

   A minor armed conflict involving Muslim separatists and the Armed Forces occurs, but it does not hinder Tupi's overall development.

9. June 21, 1982
   1982

   Tupi is reclassified as a second-class municipality due to growth in social, cultural, educational, and economic sectors.

10. 1980s - early 2000s
    1980s - Early 2000s

    Continued peaceful progress and economic growth in Tupi, occasionally challenged by minor skirmishes due to ethnic diversity, but generally harmonious.

11. 2008
    2008 - First-class municipality

    Tupi attains first-class municipality status, reflecting significant development and prosperity.

Legend of Tupi's name