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Guimbal
Guimbal, officially the Municipality of Guimbal (; ; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,022 people. With a shoreline facing the blue waters of Panay Gulf, it has attracted tourists from different places because of its scenic beaches and inland resorts. Guimbal produces mango in Iloilo as well as other seasonal fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main sources of livelihood of its people. History The first reference to Guimbal by such name in Spanish records appeared in Father Coco's appendix to Medina's “''The History of the Augustinian Order in the Philippines''” where it referred to the establishment of a convent in Guimbal, Iloilo in 1590. A closer fact compared to some other writings showed that the name of the municipality was derived from a musical instrument called guimba drum. The Spaniards discovered the settlers using the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guimbal Church
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church, also known as Guimbal Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the municipality of Guimbal, Iloilo in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Jaro. History Guimbal Church was initially a ''visita'' of Old Oton Church, Oton and later of Tigbauan Church, Tigbauan, established in 1575. Its status fluctuated over the centuries, changing from an independent parish to a visita and back again. In 1580, it became a separate parish from Tigbauan, and the Augustinians built a convent in 1590. In 1617, Fr. Martin de Nicolas served as its vicar, but the parish was annexed under the secular clergy in 1618. The Augustinians took over the parish again in 1626, but in 1630, the diocese declined the administration of the town of Ajuy, Iloilo, Ajuy. By 1656, it was once again a ''visita'' of Tigbauan, regaining its independence in 1659, only to be reassigned to Tigbauan in 1667 and later to Miagao Church, Miagao in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
