FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM PIDDIG
· Claro Caluya (June 22, 1868-December 14, 1914) - the “Prince of Ilocano Poets” and dramatist
· Foremost vernacular poet and dramatist in Ilocos Norte. Born 22 June 1868. Son of Rafael Caluya and Norberta Pasion. Studied in his hometown later went to a highs school in Laoag, 1892; became a Cabesa 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, 1903-1906. 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 the most Ilocano version of the poem. Married Sabina Aquino. Died 14 December 1914.
The Claro Caluya Monument, consisting of his bust, a quill, a harp and a laurel wreath, was installed by the National Historical Commission on May 6, 1975.
· Teofilo YIdefonso (February 9, 1903-July 19, 1943) - a war hero and bronze medallist in swimming in 1928 and 1932 Olympics.
In the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, which was the second time that the Philippines participated in the O;ympic Games, we won our first Olympic Medal, a Bronze Medal, through swimmer Teofilo Yldefonso who was a native from the Province of Ilocos Norte. He was qualified for the Finals in the 200-meter Breaststroke after registering the fastest time among the third placers in the swimming trials. In the finals, he finished third to give the Philippines its first ever Olympic Medal. Yoshiyuki Tsuruta of Japan and Erich Rudemacher of Germany, got the 1st and 2nd places, respectively.
After four years, in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Teofilo Yldefonsorepeated his third place performance in the 200-meter Breaststroke, swimming event, winning his 2nd Olympic Bronze Medal.
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