Barangays of Barugo, Leyte

There are 37 barangays in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte. In the Philippines, a barangay is the smallest local government unit.

Abango

Barangay Abango is located in the southwest of Barugo, sharing boundaries with the Leyte municipalities of Carigara and Tunga.

Barangay Officials

*Chairman: Basiliso Macarandan
*Sangguniang Bayan
**Antonio Ilaya
**Francisco Parena
**Colita Quidlat
**Antonio Nival
**Rodolfo Lorica
**Wenefredo Narido
**Alejandro Damayla
*SK Chairwoman: Aimee Resa Tabada
*Secretary: Thelma Luceño
*Treasurer: Nerena Laus

Amahit

The population of Barangay Amahit from the May 2000 census is 1,352 in 259 families.

Balire

Barangay Balire is in the western portion of Barugo. From the May 2000 census, its population is 438 in 87 families. Balire was previously a sitio of Barangay Bukid named "Bukid Gute" after its many hills. It became an independent barangay in its own right in the 1950s.

Balire is an agricultural community with its main crops being rice and copra. It has an elementary school and chapel, which were funded by local efforts.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=1 Balire local government page] .

Balud

The population of Barangay Balud from the May 2000 census is 614 in 124 families.

Balud's economy is based on fishing, and it contains the Barugo Fish Sanctuary at Jalaba Point, established in 1991.

See [http://foo.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=2&show3rdlevel=1 Balud local government page] .

Bukid

As of May, 2000, the population of Barangay Bukid was 1,000 in 259 families. It is home to Barangay Bukid Elementary School, which was built on land donated by its first chairman, Lorenzo Cabojoc. The baragay's main product is bahalina, a type of coconut wine.

It takes its name from the word "bukid", meaning "hill", after the elevated land on which it stands.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=3 Bukid local government page] .

Bulod

The population of Barangay Bulod from the May 2000 census is 452 in 85 families.

Bulod was previously a sitio of Barangay Minuhang but became independent an independent barangay in 1949. It contains the sitios of Cansagaya and Lagkawan.

"Bulod" is an archaic Waray-Waray word meaning "field".

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=4 Bulod local government page] .

Busay

The population of Barangay Busay from the May 2000 census was 663 in 130 families. Apart from the baragay itself it contains the sitios of Bulod Gute, Noro-Poro, Cabalagnan and Paod.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=5 local government page] .

Cabarasan

As of the May 2000 census, The population of Barangay Cabarasan was 345 in 60 families. It is located east of Barugo, and its northern border is formed by the Baluarte River.

Apart from the barangay itself (Cabarasan Proper), Cabarasan also contains the sitios of Upper and Lower Daliran. The terrain of Cabarasn Proper is level and suitable for rice growing. In Lower Daliran bananas are grown, as well as rice, while coconuts and root crops are cultivated on the hillier land of Upper Daliran.

"Cabarasan" is Waray-Waray for "land of sands" (from "baras", sand).

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=6 local government page] .

Cabolo-an

From the May 2000 census, the population of Barangay Cabolo-an was 248 in 49 families. The current Barangay Chairman is Mr. Rufino R. Astorga, Jr.

Calingcaguing

The population of Barangay Calingcaguing from the May 2000 census is 1,140 in 197 families. It includes the sitios of Bukid and Cabalagnan and is home to primary and secondary schools.

The name "Calingcaguing" derives from a large tree named "kalingkaling" that stood behind a chapel, and was used by native people as a place of concealment during the period of Spanish administration. The name was changed to "Calingcaguing", which was felt to sound better, at the suggestion of the American administration.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=8 Calingcaguing local government page] .

Barangay Officials:

Punong Barangay: Hon. Melecio C. Ponferrada

Barangay Kagawad: Hon. Luz M. Susaya Hon. Marita Q. Babor Hon. Melvin S. Clores Hon. Diogracias S Cadiente Hon. Felina A. Cordeta Hon. Regina Panis Hon. Nenita Costelo SK Chairman: Kimverly Russ Acol

Brgy. Secretary: Elisa A. DagaBrgy. Treasurer: Divina L. Cirera

Can-isak

As of May, 2000, its population was 672 in 129 families.

Canomantag

As of May, 2000, its population was 481 in 86 families.

The barangay is on the western edge of the town and shares a border with the municipality of Carigara. Within Barugo it neighbors the barangays of Minuswang, San Isidro and Guindaohan.

The area was previously inhabited by a forest-dwelling people known as the "Tagurabong", believed to be Aetas. These people were displaced by agricultural settlers during the period of Spanish rule.

see [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=9 Local government home page] .

Barangay officials:

Punong Barangay:Silvestre C. Ponferrada

Barangay Kagawads: 1. Domingo Cabazares 2. Florencia S. Balubao 3. Esteban Bacatan 4. Nora Arpon 5. Vicenta Insigne 6. Rolando Arpon 7. Roque Insigne Jr.

SK Chairman: Beverly Ann Pirante

Brgy. Secretary:Teresita J. Cabazares

Brgy. Treasurer: Esmeralda D. Briones

Cuta

As of May, 2000, its population was 496 in 97 families. It was previously a sitio of Barangay Calingcaguing, but became a separate barangay in its own right in 1978. The current Barangay Chairman is Atty. Pantaleon Castroverde.

The name "Cuta" derives from a camp on the bank of the Himanglos River where people took shelter during World War II. "Cuta" is a variation of the word "cotta", meaning baked clay.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=10 Cuta local government page] .

Domogdog

As of May, 2000, its population was 403 in 79 families.

Domogdog was previously a sitio of Barangay Minuhang but became an independent barangay on May 17, 1982.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=11 local government page] .

Duka

Barangay Duka is a coastal barangay that borders barangay Mawod-pawod, San Miguel, Leyte, to the north; sitio Molan-bolan and barangay Balud to the south; sitio Upper Daliran to the west; and Carigara Bay to the east. As of May 2000, Duka had a population of 321 with 79 families.

The residential area of barangay Duka is a flat land surrounded by hills covered by trees. The hills by the shoreline are pocked with many small caves, carved by waves plunging toward the shore over time. When viewed from the sea, this place looks like a head of a lady looking out from a window. The first fishermen settlers called this place Duka, which means dungaw or the act of looking out. To the north of Duka right at the boundary of Mawod-pawod sits the biggest and highest hill by the shoreline, the site of the future beach house retreat being developed by Jesse Cabanacan, gentleman farmer and world-class sports fisherman. Included in the development plans are facilities to support the following vacation activities: skydiving, hang gliding, parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking tours, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and sailing. Underneath this hill is the biggest cave, locally known as Lungib. The top of this hill has a commanding, majestic and panoramic view of the entire Carigara Bay, the town of Barugo, and the provinces of Biliran and Samar.

Since the mid-1990s, the area has been developed to eventually become the Barugo International Economic Freeport Zone.

See [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/barugo/index.php?id1=8&id2=6&id3=12 local government page] .

Guindaohan

As of May, 2000, its population was 481 in 87 families, up from 375 in 1990.

Hiagsam

As of May, 2000, its population was 224 in 44 families.

Hilaba

As of May, 2000, its population was 768 in 145 families.

Hinugayan

As of May, 2000, its population was 778 in 123 families.

Ibag

As of May, 2000, its population was 367 in 61 families.

Minuhang

As of May, 2000, its population was 1,768 in 344 families.

Minuswang

As of May, 2000, its population was 633 in 122 families.

Pikas

As of May, 2000, its population was 1,010 in 192 families.

Pitogo

As of May, 2000, its population was 320 in 65 families.

an Pedro (Poblacion Dist. I)

Mercado (Poblacion Dist. II)

alog (Poblacion Dist. III)

ta. Cruz (Poblacion Dist. IV)

Dagat (Poblacion Dist. V)

New Road (Poblacion Dist. VI)

Pongso

As of May, 2000, its population was 236 in 44 families.

Roosevelt

As of May, 2000, its population was 625 in 120 families.

an Isidro

As of May, 2000, its population was 831 in 144 families.

an Roque

As of May, 2000, its population was 454 in 80 families.

anta Rosa

As of May, 2000, its population was 1,424 in 262 families.

antarin

As of May, 2000, its population was 907 in 173 families.

Tutug-an

As of May, 2000, its population was 474 in 82 families.

The capital of the Sultanate of Nasunogan, an independent state, is located in barangay Tutug-an. The current head of state of the Sultanate of Nasunogan is Yosib Komas Nak-anabak, Sultan of Nasunogan. Sultan Yosib is a direct descendant of the last ruler of Nasunogan before the advent of Christianity, Sultan Ngit-ngit Tomras Nak-anabak who was of the same lineage as Datu Sikatuna, Datu Kasadok and Datu Pangilawon.

In the year 1571 the Sultanate of Nasunogan was established as an "encomienda" under the Spanish Crown, ending the rule of Sultan Ngit-ngit Tomras Nak-anabak whose dynasty ruled the sultanate since the 11th century. Today the ruins of an old Spanish stone church stand as testament to the colonization of the sultanate in the name of Christianity.

In 2008, Yosib Komas Nak-anabak led a successful, bloodless rebellion reclaiming the Sultanate of Nasunogan in the name of the interrupted Nak-anabak Dynasty and established himself as the rightful Sultan of Nasunogan. The sultanate encompasses the entire island group of the Visayas, from Samar island in the east to Panay island in the west including Boracay.

Within a few months the sultanate was able to establish diplomatic relations with several countries. Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu are among those that have recognized the Sultanate of Nasunogan as an independent state.