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Southern Leyte Province
Southern Leyte ( ceb, Habagatang Leyte; Kabalian: ''Habagatan nga Leyte''; war, Salatan nga Leyte; tl, Timog Leyte), officially the Province of Southern Leyte, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Maasin. Southern Leyte comprised the third congressional district Leyte until it was made into an independent province in 1959. Southern Leyte includes Limasawa, an island to the south where the first Roman Catholic Mass in Philippine soil is believed to have taken place and thus considered to be the birthplace of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines. The province ranks as the second least populated in the region. According to the 2020 census, the province has a population of 429,573. Southern Leyte's geological features created several issues in the province after the flooding of the Subangdaku River and the 2006 mudslide in Guinsaugon. Organizations warned the province it was susceptible to natural occurrences like la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agas-Agas Bridge
The Agas-Agas Bridge is a prestressed concrete beam bridge on the Pan-Philippine Highway. The ₱1.024-billion bridge was funded partially by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. With a length of about and a height of above ground,(2011-04-16)"Agas-Agas zipline launched" Sunstar.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15. the center span of the structure measures in length supported by two piers measuring and from the ground.Sakowski (2012-05-04)"Agas-Agas Bridge" Highest Bridges.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15. The mountainous Agas-Agas section of the Pan-Philippine Highway in Southern Leyte is prone to landslides during heavy rains, much more when a typhoon strikes the province. The bridge was constructed in 2006 to avoid the troublesome section and cut down the driving time for motorists. Tourism Seeing its high tourism potential the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) submitted to President Gloria Arroyo the plan to turn the bridge into a haven for enthusiasts of bungee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Bontoc, officially the Municipality of Bontoc ( ceb, Lungsod sa Bontoc; tl, Bayan ng Bontoc), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,799 people. The town is home to the Bontoc Campus of the Southern Leyte State University, which offers agricultural and industrial courses. The town celebrates their fiesta in honor of the Holy Child Jesus. The Ulang Festival, held annually on January 15, is celebrated by colorful participants dancing in honor of the icon of the Señor Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). Some devotees to the Señor Santo Niño said that it can performed miracles that can heal sickness of those who touches the said icon. Etymology The name “Bontoc” is derived from an old creek called Bontoc creek near the present Roman Catholic Cemetery where old “pueblo” called Daan Lungsod existed during the early Spanish regime. History Before the coming of the Spaniards, Bontoc was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silago, Southern Leyte
Silago, officially the Municipality of Silago ( ceb, Lungsod sa Silago; tl, Bayan ng Silago), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,116 people. It was used to be barrio of Hinunangan until Executive Order No. 326 dated May 17, 1951 separated it from the mother town. The town has an ebony beach with unique black sand. Etymology The name "Silago" was a shortening of Spanish ''murcielago'' ("bat"), referring to an account when the Spaniards encountered bats in the area perching in trees locally known as '' tuog''. The natives replied the incomprehensible question of the name of their place asked by the Spaniards saying "''tua'y daghang kabug''" in the belief that the Spaniards were amazed the huge number of bats present in the area that time. The place was then called "Murcielago" and over time, was shortened to its present name ''Silago''. However, accounts from Pigafetta on the Magellan v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Ricardo, Southern Leyte
San Ricardo, officially the Municipality of San Ricardo ( ceb, Lungsod sa San Ricardo; tl, Bayan ng San Ricardo), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,500 people. Geography Barangays San Ricardo is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. * Benit * Bitoon * Cabutan * Camang * Esperanza * Pinut-an * Poblacion (Santiago) * San Antonio (Alangalang) * San Ramon * Saub * Timba * Esperanza Dos * Kinachawa * Inolinan * Looc Climate Demographics Economy Transportation Seaport San Ricardo Port or also known as Benit Port is a roro port that serves to and from Lipata Port, Surigao City, connects Pan-Philippine Highway also called Maharlika Highway AH26 that originates from Laoag to its southern terminus Zamboanga City. Montenegro Shipping Lines is the only primary ferry boat to serve Lipata Port and Benit Port. Land San Ricardo also have bus terminal, named Benit Integrated Bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Juan, Southern Leyte
San Juan, officially the Municipality of San Juan ( Kabalian: ''Lungsod san San Juan''; ceb, Lungsod sa San Juan; tl, Bayan ng San Juan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,912 people. It was formerly known as Cabali-an. The Kabalian language, a Visayan language distinct from Waray-Waray and Cebuano, is spoken in San Juan.http://www-01.sil.org/iso639-3/cr_files/2009-084.pdf History There seems to be no consensus on the exact origin of the name Cabali-an. While there are several versions, the most popular one involves Magellan who happened to pass by Cabalian. This account tells of Magellan and his crew attempting to land this settlement after being battered by a heavy storm known locally as “''subasco''”. One of his ships had a broken main mast that required immediate repair. The curious natives led by their chieftain, Datu Malitik, gathered on the shore as they closely wat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Francisco, Southern Leyte
San Francisco (IPA: ɐn fɾɐn'sisko, officially the Municipality of San Francisco ( ceb, Lungsod sa San Francisco; tl, Bayan ng San Francisco), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,436 people. History In December 2003, a landslide destroyed most of barangay Punta, killing 200 people. Geography Barangays San Francisco is politically subdivided into 22 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics Economy References External links San Francisco Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Local Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Southern Leyte {{EVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
Saint Bernard, officially the Municipality of Saint Bernard ( Kabalian: ''Lungsod san Saint Bernard''; ceb, Lungsod sa Saint Bernard; tl, Bayan ng Saint Bernard), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,414 people. History This town was formerly the largest barrio of San Juan, then known as "Himatagon". On December 9, 1954, President Ramon Magsaysay issued Executive Order No. 84, converting the barrio as a municipality of Saint Bernard. It was through the efforts of Leyte Governor Bernardo Torres that the conversion was made possible in response to the lingering clamour of the inhabitants for an independent and separate municipality from San Juan. As a gratitude to Governor Bernardo Torres, the people unanimously renamed Himatagon as Saint Bernard, with the honorific title "Saint" being a translation of the vernacular honorific "San" which is given to persons of virtue, wisdom or genero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
Pintuyan, officially the Municipality of Pintuyan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Pintuyan; tl, Bayan ng Pintuyan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines and was established in 1865. During the American regime, the seat of Pintuyan was moved to Pintuyan from San Ricardo upon the election of Perfecto Vazquez as Municipal President. From then on the residents of barrio San Ricardo petitioned for a separate municipality. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,202 people. Geography Barangays Pintuyan is politically subdivided into a total of 23 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s which are: Climate Demographics Economy References External links * Pintuyan Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
Padre Burgos, officially the Municipality of Padre Burgos ( ceb, Lungsod sa Padre Burgos; tl, Bayan ng Padre Burgos), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,159 people. Padre Burgos is named after Fr. José Burgos, one of the martyred priests collectively called Gomburza. The town is being surrounded by Sogod Bay in the East, Padre Burgos was once called "Tamulayag", a vernacular slang which means "Let's go fishing". Fishing is the main livelihood in the town. The town is famous for its white-sand beaches such as the Tangkaan Beach, from where Limasawa Island can be seen; the Likay-Likay Beach, where you can go fishing and snorkelling; the Bukana which is like a small swam of water and serve as a home of many fishes in Buenavista, the floating Balsa of Bas. And the beaches in Barangay Lungsodaan. Padre Burgos is also famous to diving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malitbog, Southern Leyte
Malitbog, officially the Municipality of Malitbog ( ceb, Lungsod sa Malitbog; tl, Bayan ng Malitbog), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,256 people. History The town of Malitbog, Southern Leyte came into existence in the early part of the 18th century as proven from the inscriptions on the stone walls of the ruins of the watchtowers "Baluarte" located equidistant from the Roman Catholic Church. One is found south of the Poblacion in Barangay Caaga and the other in Barangay Abgao north of the Poblacion. Said watchtowers were constructed in the year 1820. The two barangays abovementioned were ruled by their chieftains, called capitanes. No traces could be found as to the names of the capitanes. As absolute rulers of their respective barangays, they tried to established their own kingdoms. Both of the chieftains wanted to rule the other, hence, there was strong and keen rivalry betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macrohon, Southern Leyte
Macrohon, officially the Municipality of Macrohon ( ceb, Lungsod sa Macrohon; tl, Bayan ng Macrohon), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,580 people. The municipality is the hometown of former guerilla warrior and Philippine Senator Ruperto Kangleon (Barangay San Roque), world renowned international singer Mike Hanopol (Barangay Ichon), former Southern Leyte Congressman Aniceto "''Odong''" Saludo (Barangay Ichon) and beauty queen Miss Eco International 2018 Cynthia Magpatoc Thomalla (Barangay Sta. Cruz). History Macrohon since 1895, was named in memory of Governor-General of the Philippines, Spanish Governor-General Manuel MacCrohon, of Irish descent. It was weaned from the jurisdiction of Maasin in 1904. The town of Macrohon holds the distinction of having a son who led the resistance in Leyte and prepared the landing of the Libe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limasawa
Limasawa, officially the Municipality of Limasawa ( Cebuano: ''Lungsod sa Limasawa''; Filipino: ''Bayan ng Limasawa''), is an island municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 6,191 people. At the request of the residents of the island of Limasawa, the six barangays that comprise that island were detached and separated from the municipality of Padre Burgos through Presidential Decree No. 1549, signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos on June 11, 1978, and constituted as the Municipality of Limasawa. Limasawa completely became a municipality on August 27, 1989, after then President Corazon Aquino ordered the plebiscite which its residents voted in favor of the creation. The island, also known as Sarangani Island, is located south of Leyte, in the Mindanao or Bohol Sea. It is about long from north to south and is the smallest municipality in the province, in both area and population. Limasawa is famous as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
