Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of the town from 1998 to 2004.

To the east is the Public Market, ending up with Barangay Antipolo which is a notable place of some of prominent family "Hacienderos" as well as political clans of the town.

At the northern end of the town is Barangay San Juan which is named in honor of Saint John the Baptist and offers turnips that are common in the area.

Its southern part is Barangay Miranda, forming the boundary of Pontevedra and Hinigaran, where most people make their means of living through fishing.

Poverty Incidence of Pontevedra Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]