Aloguinsan

Forest in Aloguinsan
photo by jozefmuylle – Flickr

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1. Introduction
2. History
3. Economy
4. Location
5. How to Get There
6. Political Subdivisions
7. Population

Introduction

Aloguinsan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. The municipality is bounded on the north by the municipality of Pinamungahan, on the east by the municipalities of San Fernando and Carcar, on the south by the municipality of Barili and on the west by Tañon Strait.

History

Aloguinsan was formerly a barrio of Pinamungajan. It was created a town by virtue of the Royal Decree of the King of Spain in 1886. The first capitan was Felomino Nengasca who became its first “Captain Municipal”.

Bulwarte, a historic landmark, still stands as a mute testimony to the courage of the early inhabitants of Aloguinsan. Because of the frequent Moro attacks, the natives, under the supervision of the Spaniards, constructed a watchtower on top of a hill at the mouth of a river. From this vantage point, they could see incoming Moro vintas.

One night (a full moon and favorable winds), the Muslim invaders approached the village. With old people, women, and children safe behind the hills, the men began firing their cannons and did not stop until the pirates were annihilated. It was the end of Moro assaults.

The historic hill of Villona between the barrios of Olango and Cawasan was also the site of a battle between the American forces and Filipino revolutionist. The rebels under the leadership of Anastacio de la Cruz encountered the forces of Lt. Walker on Holy Thursday on April 1903. Lt. Walker and a number of his men were killed. The following day, Good Friday, Lt. McCoy took over the command of the American troops and outfought the Pulahanes (the rebels because of their red headbands were known as such.) who were defeated.

The courage and patriotism of the Aloguinsan were again tested in World War II. Guerillas from the place stubbornly and fiercely resisting Japanese invaders in barrio Konguigon resulted in the death of many Japanese soldiers. The enemy retaliated by killing many civilians, including babies.

Economy

Agriculture, Fishing and Farming are the main industries in the town of Aloguinsan.

Location

How to Get There

Aloguinsan can be reached by public buses or V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu South Terminal in Cebu City with an estimated travel time 1-2 hours. One may also take the Awayan, Carcar via Valencia route with the same estimated travel time.

Things to Do and See

• Baluarte Park
• Sayaw Cascade
• Bojo Punta
• Bantayan Beach
• Kantabogon Beach
• Nahulgag Pinuti Lagoon
• Ulbohan Underground River

Political Subdivisions

Aloguinsan is composed of 15 barangays, namely: Angilan, Bojo, Bonbon, Esperanza, Kandingan, Kantabogon, Kawasan, Olango, Poblacion, Punay, Rosario, Saksak, Tampa-an, Toyokon and Zaragosa.

Population

According to the 2000 census, Aloguinsan has a population of 24,180 people in 4,821 households.

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