Jimalalud Online Forum

Philippine Travel Notes: Happy Jimalalud

2013-06-20T00:22:00.000+08:00

Official Seal of the Municipality of Jimalalud
Photo and article courtesy of Philippine Travel Notes

The little big town. That’s how they call their town. I did not get to know what they say they are big for or what they are little for. I liked being in this happy town anyway. Maybe it was the time of day (a cloudy 2:30PM) or day of the week (Friday) such that surprisingly, everywhere I went, people in this town seemed to be jollier than anywhere else in the province I have visited. Any face I looked at, there was a smile. Even when they themselves conversed with each other, and I pretended not to be eavesdropping, people in this town were just really animatedly happier. Some would even wave at me with a smile as they or I passed by.

Tongue twister again?! Ah this one is easier! The town’s name is pronounced in 4 syllables, ‘Ji’ is pronounced like the English word ‘he’ or the ‘hi’ in Himalaya. Remember that! The ‘ma’ is pronounced as you would call your mom. Then ‘la’ is also pronounced as is, like when you sing ‘la la la la la’. And the ‘lud’ is pronounced like a quick ‘lood’. It sounds like the ‘lud’ in ‘ludicrous’ and not in ‘lewd’. Easy, right? So, its “ji-ma-la-lud” pronounced in the speed and accent as you would say ‘Himalaya’ – reminding you that the ‘la’ is pronounced like ‘luh’ instead of ‘lay’ even itself in the word ‘Himalaya’! Okay?! Now the folks from Jimalalud call themselves Jimalaludnon, and that’s when my tongue starts to tangle hehe!

Click here to continue reading...

Note: Originally published in Philippine Travel Notes (philippinetravelnotes .blogspot.com). Posted with permission from the author; 12 June 2013 via Twitter. Thanks @pinoytraveler!

People | His Excellency Most Rev. Archbishop Onesimo Cadiz Gordoncillo, D.D., Archbishop-Emeritus of Capiz

2013-06-07T22:10:00.003+08:00

Most Rev. Archbishop Onesimo C.
Gordoncillo. Photo frm CBCP News.

Born in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, Philippines on February 16, 1935. He was ordained priest of Dumaguete City in Dumaguete Cathedral on March 18, 1961 and was appointed auxiliary bishop of Dumaguete and titular bishop of Gunugus on March 14, 1974. He was appointed bishop of Tagbilaran two months after he was ordained titular bishop of Gunugus in 1976. He was appointed archbishop of Capiz on June 18, 1986 and was installed as its archbishop on August 27, 1986. He was a professor at the St. Joseph Seminary in Dumaguete City and later became its rector.

He graduated from Jimalalud Central School and Sacred Heart Seminary in 1949 and 1954 respectively. He took his PhB, PhL, STB, STL from University of Sto. Tomas Central Seminary in Manila from 1954 to 1961 and his MA Guidance and Counselling at Mankato State University in Minnesota, USA in 1965.

He is a co-founder of Bohol Diocesan Multi-Purpose Cooperative . A member of the CBCP Permanent Council and Episcopal Commission on Liturgy.

MINISTRY TIMELINE

1961-1964	:	Professor, St. Joseph Seminary, Dumaguete City
	:	Parish Assistant, Dumaguete Cathedral Parish
1966-1969	:	Rector, St. Joseph Seminary, Dumaguete City
1969-1972	:	Parish Priest, Dauin, Negros Oriental
1971	:	Chancellor, Dumaguete Chancery Office
1972-1976	:	Parish Priest, Dumaguete Cathedral Parish
1974-1976	:	Auxiliary Bishop, Dumaguete Diocese
1976-1986	:	Bishop, Tagbilaran Diocese
1986-2010	:	Archbishop, Capiz Archdiocese
1991-1995	:	Member, CBCP Permanent Council Regional Representative for West Visayas
1991- 2001	:	Chairman, CBCP Episcopal Commission on Liturgy
2001-2005	:	Member, CBCP Permanent Council Regional Representative for West Visayas
2003-2007	:	Member, CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Doctrine of the Faith (ECDF)
2003-2007	:	Vice-Chairman, CBCP Episcopal Commission on Liturgy
2007-2011	:	Member, CBCP Episcopal Commission on Mission
2011-2013	:	Member, CBCP Episcopal Commission on Doctrine of the Faith (ECDF)

Reference:

Catholic Hierarchy
CBCP Online, The Official Website of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
Tomasino Magazine, The Varsitarian Profile Magazine of UST
Diocese of Tagbilaran
Photo from the Official Website of CBCP

RA No. 8396: An act establishing Jimalalud National High School (JNHS) in the Municipality of Jimalalud

2013-05-28T22:27:00.001+08:00

Official Seal of Jimalalud National High School

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Third Regular Session

H.B. No. 2631

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8396

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JIMALALUD, NEGROS ORIENTAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE JIMALALUD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. There is hereby established a national high school in the Municipality of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, to be known as the Jimalalud National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Lapsed into law on November 22, 1997 without the President's signature, pursuant to Sec. 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.

Event | Hambabalud Festival

2013-05-27T19:21:00.003+08:00

Jimalalud's Hambabalud Festival

Photo Courtesy of The HYIP Bulletins

Celebrated every 13th day of January, the Sinulog de Jimalalud, known today as Hambalalud Festival is the most contested event in celebration of the town's fiesta and unending blessings & generosity of the Holy Child, Sr. Sto Niño.

The Hambabalud Festival, the most awaited event each year, derives its name from the town’s most treasured trees, Hambabalud, which are believed to be the realm of the enchanted guardian of the trees, the mountain nymph they called, Diwata. To counteract the evils unleashed, the local folks seek the intercession of their patron, the Holy Child.(r/s)

The Hambabalud tree has become the symbol of God’s natural gift to the inhabitants, a part and parcel of the lives of the Jimalaludnons which they celebrate in the festival.(r/s)

Hambabalud Festival, a participant of the annual Buglasan Festival, wins several major awards in different category in the last few years and it has participated in several regional events in Central Visayas.

Ms. Jimalalud, Horse Fighting, and Balak, Balitaw & Harana are among the few competitions during the three-day celebretation of the town's annual fiesta.

____________________________

- Choose Philippines (http://www.choosephils.com/)
- Dumaguete Unitown (http://dumagueteunitown.com/)
- City Philippines (http://cityphilippines.net/)
- Tourism Central Visayas (http://www.tourismcentralvisayas.com/)
- Visit My Philippines (http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/)

Barangay Officials of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental

2013-05-27T01:09:00.001+08:00

Below is the list of Barangay Officials of the Local Government Unit of Jimalalud sorted by barangay and by post. Use Ctrl + F to quickly jump to your desired barangay.


BARANGAY AGLAHUG
Chairman	Romy C Enostacion
Councilor	Reneboy C Enostacion	Edmar S Paculanang
	Michael L Gantalao	Ruben T Pacunla
	Ritchie C Enostacion	Bernardo M Torres
	Jelson E Paco
SK Chairman	Roy C Enostacion

BARANGAY AGUTAYON
Chairman	Edimar G Estoconing
Councilor	Mary Jean E Gordoncillo	Edgar A Estoconing
	Wever C Paco	Charles G Dinolan
	Samuel G Gordoncillo	Rustico F Dinolan
	Henry B Garnica
SK Chairman	Retzel G Estoconing	Retzel G Estoconing

BARANGAY AMPANANGON
Chairman	Joemel E Gonzales
Councilor	Isagani H Sotomayor	Nelson G Mahinay
	Edgar A Faburada	Delfin P Estosata
	Emma A Estoconing	Florencio M Senillo
	Antonio C Cababat
SK Chairman	Imee E Gonzales

BARANGAY BAE
Chairman	Nora Z Tumacas
Councilor	Milagros D Garsula	Wilfredo A Real
	Francisco G Zamora	Maria G Pionela
	Antonio H Sedilles	Sanny T Garingo
	Ma. Gina R Romano
SK Chairman	Hannah Angel Z Tumacas

BARANGAY BALA-AS
Chairman	Evangeline A Aum
Councilor	Giovanie A Aum	Apino A Aum
	Rey A Gordoncillo	Cayo A Deluvio
	Melchor P Ybarsabal	Cerileno G Fabillar
SK Chairman	Cris John F Deluvio

BARANGAY BANGCAL
Chairman	Wilson C Estoconing
Councilor	Joel E Cornado	Pio D Sabanal
	Richard D Estoconing	Milagros D Tenio
	Leonila G Paculanang	Leopoldo E Garganian
	Eldie P Estosata
SK Chairman	Julan E Pacularis

BARANGAY BANOG
Chairman	Urbano S Cornado
Councilor	Eliaquim D Garsula	Rolly G Estrabela
	Edgar B Matu-Og	Reneboy G Estoconing
	Elven G Fabillar	Digna C Dela Lina
SK Chairman	Alne S Fabillar

BARANGAY BUTO
Chairman	Teotimo B Gante
Councilor	Bernie C Fabillar	Hally A Trinidad
	Tessie C Deluvio	Ronjie G Abel
	Aldy C Cameon	Engracio P Tuanda
	Gerson S Cameon
SK Chairman	Renan C Deluvio

BARANGAY CABANG
Chairman	Rogelio C Antanoy
Councilor	Rudy L Antanoy	Ailyn E Daguil
	Jilmer A Daguil	Kiddy L Espraguera
	Angie E Vicente	Mario A Eselio Sr
	Ronie C Antanoy
SK Chairman	Maricris S Briones

BARANGAY CAMANDAYON
Chairman	Aida E Garupil
Councilor	Nilo Q Gantalao Sr	Edilberto E Albino
	Florevie P Jara	Avelino E Aninon
	Demetria C Gordoncillo	Casimiro G Garupil
	Arnulfo B Garnica
SK Chairman	Malcolm Gwynn F Baring

BARANGAY CANGHARAY
Chairman	Alejandro P Gargoles
Councilor	Teodoro G Royo	Nicasio B Estorco
	Roger B Tanilon	Everlyn F Garganera
	Ligaya A Tuanda	Judelyn F Paculanang
	Ronie B Curativo
SK Chairman	Alimar E Fabillar

BARANGAY CANLAHAO
Chairman	Lope E Garces
Councilor	Rolando T Estoconing	Maria G Vidal
	Josue F Garupil	Victoria G Aninon
	Diosdado E Pacure	Jeson R Paco
	Emma E Estorco
SK Chairman	Ronald E Gargoles

BARANGAY DAYOYO
Chairman	Mario P Faburada
Councilor	Victor P Cuevas	Romulo B Fabillar
	Charlemagne E Soep	Benjie P Estorco
	Dionesio T Gantalao	Nenita P Gordoncillo
	Rico V Plagata
SK Chairman	Cecile P Tangaro

BARANGAY LACAON
Chairman	Rolly G Apolinario
Councilor	Eric L Caburog	Rolando G Ceriaco
	Elizer P Lindayao	Ma. Leoncia B Paculanang
	Elmer S Faburada	Manilyn A Grapa
	Nelboy G Ceriaco
SK Chairman	Giovanni A Grapa

BARANGAY MAHANLUD
Chairman	Priscilla B Fabillar
Councilor	Eric B Fabillar	Jose C Dumago
	Pepe Y Mohillo	Edgar B Boiles
	Ricardo P Gaudiano	Leonardo A Hemodo Jr
	Ricardo P Benlot Jr
SK Chairman	Cecilyn G Fabillar

BARANGAY MALABAGO
Chairman	Alexander P Garupil
Councilor	Audie E Garson	Julito G Estoconing
	Edgardo G Estoconing	Pepin P Dela Lina
	Ersil K Quinanola	Baltazar G Garsula
	Julito G Ganolon
SK Chairman	Eddie D Estoconing

BARANGAY MAMBAID
Chairman	Julan L Magos
Councilor	Jeto B Lindayao	Alma E Silva
	Joseph Mark B Carangue	Arnulfo Y Bolhano
	Julito T Mayola	Landry L Magos
	Marica M Magos
SK Chairman	Junvy G Magos

BARANGAY MONGPONG
Chairman	Virginia C Faburada
Councilor	Liomer A Estorco	Ricky P Estoconing
	Raul G Estrabela	John E Estrabela
	Pablito A Paculanang	Cecilyn E Vadal
	Mesalin E Garupil
SK Chairman	Joshua Jeoreneil D Faburada

BARANGAY NORTH POBLACION
Chairman	Lesita F Granada
Councilor	Ianvic E Euraoba	Rotchie C Vidal
	Robinson A Elmaco	Wilma A Vidal
	Je S Ediza	Paulino J Vidal
	Dakila V Magos
SK Chairman	Mary Carmelle A Vergara

BARANGAY OWACAN
Chairman	Niven F Gantalao
Councilor	Elvin Boganotan	Billy Fabillar
	Nepomosino Gargar	Jeker Garol
	Luzviminda Dela Zerna	Joseph Garol
	Ronie Gargoles
SK Chairman	Christian Timtim

BARANGAY PACUAN
Chairman	Rowel G Bolhano
Councilor	Efren G Bolhano	Jovey G Bolhano
	Norma A Ceriaco	Rolly G Bolhano
	Rosa G Estoconing	Roy D Saclot
	Julito E Sarahina
SK Chairman	Aljon E Bolhano

BARANGAY PANGLAYA-AN
Chairman	Romeo G Sadagnot
Councilor	Glecie V Morados	Elizalde G Tapales
	Merlinda E Nazareno	Rudy M Cuevas Jr
	Dionesio J Grapa	Remedios E Fabillar
	Felisa T Torres
SK Chairman	Jessa P Paculanang

BARANGAY POLOPANTAO
Chairman	Lorwin S Serillo
Councilor	Lorenzo V Serillo	Eden I Ganaganag
	Carlito G Ledon	Amelita B Arrogante
	Edna G Romano	Carmencito C Casaba
	Elejandro G Ganaganag
SK Chairman	Franz Nicole E Saycon

BARANGAY SAMPINITON
Chairman	Archie G Tubat
Councilor	Felicisimo T Caburog	Jimmy E Janoya
	Felix G Ampon	Aidenito T Villarmente
	Edwin T Fabillar	Marieta V Minguito
	Edilberto E Euraoba Iv
SK Chairman	Jessiebelle G Garces

BARANGAY SOUTH POBLACION
Chairman	Ray Arvin M Reyes
Councilor	Ma. Josie T Cortina	Aido H Ampong
	Wilfredo P Espinas	Jesusa G Jara
	Gil T Estrellanes	Felix D Espinas
SK Chairman	Rico J Gordoncillo Jr

BARANGAY TALAMBAN
Chairman	Wendel B Perominggan
Councilor	Jason P Bero	Rosalem G Royo
	Michael T Caburog	Vivianita E Torres
	Vivencio P Ayong	Cresalito C Caburog
	Benjie L Garingo
SK Chairman	Marino G Curativo

BARANGAY TAMAO
Chairman	Pacito N Torres
Councilor	Jimmy P Torres	Jurito T Redoble
	Floro M Torres	Lynje R Matu-Og
	Arnulfo E Gantalao	Josemarie L Cainoy
	Paquito R Garnasa
SK Chairman	Neljun A Torres

BARANGAY YLI
Chairman	Recto T Visitacion
Councilor	Jerry E Asentista	Dindo T Visitacion
	Jerelyn V Elesterio	Edison P Mariano
	Vilma S Estosata	Natividad A Baltazar
	Lodian C Bacong
SK Chairman	Riza A Mahinay

For corrections and comments, please click here to contact us or post your suggestions in the Forum Section. Edited/Posted by Emmanuel Cabando.

Event | May 2013 Election Results for Jimalalud, Negros Oriental

2013-05-14T10:39:00.000+08:00

MAYOR	PARTY	VOTES	PERCENTAGE
BILLONES, HAZEL (LP)	LP	3427	53.83%
ZAMORA, DANTE (UNA)	UNA	2852	44.80%
VIDAL, ROMULO	IND	87	1.37%

VICE-MAYOR	PARTY	VOTES	PERCENTAGE
TUANDA, REYNALDO (LP)	LP	3676	62.26%
AMPONG, CRIS (UNA)	UNA	2134	36.14%
GARUPA, JOSELITO	IND	94	1.59%

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN	PARTY	VOTES	PERCENTAGE
PIALAGO, LOIDA (LP)	LP	3486	9.22%
LIM, CHESTER (LP)	LP	3470	9.17%
TUANDA, TOOTS (LP)	LP	3014	7.97%
ESTRELLANES, DELIA (UNA)	UNA	2970	7.85%
GRAPA, JEZBOY (LP)	LP	2830	7.48%
FACTURAN, VIRGILIO (LP)	LP	2784	7.36%
MAGOS, JULAN (LP)	LP	2482	6.56%
BOLHANO, ROWEL (LP)	LP	2428	6.42%
GARGOLES, ADOLFO JR. (LP)	LP	2287	6.05%
CUEVAS, MERDE (UNA)	UNA	2114	5.59%
SORIO, ALLAN (UNA)	UNA	1857	4.91%
GORDONCILLO, LEO (UNA)	UNA	1658	4.38%
GARCES, GOYONG JR. (UNA)	UNA	1633	4.32%
GARCES, DANTE (UNA)	UNA	1346	3.56%
TEVES, NIKKI (UNA)	UNA	1307	3.46%
VILLANUEVA, SERAFIN (UNA)	UNA	1001	2.65%
DELA LIÑA, AMBROSIO	IND	559	1.48%
VIDAL, PAULINO	IND	287	0.76%
FABILLAR, HENRY	IND	196	0.52%
TAPALES, BENJAMIN	IND	118	0.31%

UNA - United Nationalist Alliance / LP - Liberal Party / IND - Independent

Source: Commission on Elections Official Website

http://2013electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/res_reg4612000.html

Data Extracted 12:38 am 17 May 2013

For the complete partial unofficial counts of all regions/provinces, you may visit the link of GMA News Online, ABS-CBN News, InterAksyon and Rappler posted below.

Rappler - PH Vote 2013 | GMA Eleksyon 2013 | ABS-CBN Halalan 2013

InterAksyon (TV5) Pagbabago 2013

Event | Jimalalalud Annual Fiesta 2013 Matrix of Activities

2013-01-06T11:02:00.001+08:00

Kalinaw, Kasadya, Kalamboan: Ipadayon

Theme: “Fiesta celebration as a catalyst for excellence in governance in this clean and peaceful Big Little Town sustained by God- centered and empowered citizenry.”

January 12 (Saturday)

8:00 am	-	Holy Mass
		Judge Restituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Sports & Cultural Center
9:30 am	-	Civic Parade
10:30 am	-	Agro-Industrical Fair
		Feb. 25 Revolution St., in front of JCS
2:00 pm	-	Trisikad Racing
7:00 pm	-	Singing Sensation & SK Night

		Disco

January 13 (Sunday)
12:00 nn	-	Sinulog de Jimalalud Competition
2:00 pm	-	Showdown
8:00 pm	-	Ms. Jimalalud Talent Night

	-	Fireworks (after the result)
		Disco

January 14 (Monday)
5:30 am	-	Religious Procession
6:00 am	-	Marathon (from Guihulngan City to Jimalalud)
8:00 pm	-	Ms. Jimalalud Coronation Night

		Disco

January 15 (Tuesday)
9:00 am	-	Concelebrated Mass
1:00 pm	-	Horse Fighting
8:00 pm	-	Awarding of Plaque of Recognition to
		Outstanding Citizens of Jimalalud 2013
		Outstanding Municipal & DepEd Employees 2012.

		Disco & Fireworks

With info resources from Chona Vidal - Bontigao / April Joy Ganaganag

Visit Jimalalud, Negros Oriental FB Page for more events & activites.

Event | Philippine National Holidays for 2013

2013-01-04T22:02:00.000+08:00

This Proclamation No. 459, signed August 6, 2012 in Manila City, shall take effect immediately and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with Section 4 & 5.

2013 Philippine Holidays

A. Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day - January 1 (Tuesday)
Maundy Thursday - March 28
Good Friday - March 29
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Tuesday)
Labor Day - May 1 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - June 12 (Wednesday)
National Heroes Day - August 26 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Saturday)
Christmas Day - December 25 (Wednesday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Monday)

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

Black Saturday - March 30
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Wednesday)
All Saints Day - November 1 (Friday)
All Soul’s Day - November 1 (Saturday)

Additional special (non-working) days

December 24 (Tuesday)
Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Tuesday)

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Monday

The proclamations for Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha will be announce after approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined and after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) inform the Office of the President on which day the holiday shall fall.

Reference:

About Jimalalud, Negros Oriental

2012-11-18T18:26:00.005+08:00

Map of Negros Oriental showing
the location of Jimalalud

Jimalalud (ZIP Code: 6212), known as Little Big Town, is a 4th class, partially urban municipality in the 1st district of Negros Oriental, Philippines. To its north is La Libertad, Tayasan to the south, Negros Occidental to its west and Tanon Strait to its east. Jimalalud has a land area of 139,500,00 square meters (139.50 square kilometers) stretching from the Tañon Strait to the mountainous boundary of Banalbagan, Negros Occidental.

It has a population of 29,044 people according to the 2010 census, grows to 33,018 as of 2011 in 5,804 households of the 28 barangays.

Jimalalud was founded in 1797 as part of Tayasan and in 1910, became a separate municipality.

The 2011 Internal Revenue Allotment Share for the municipality is Php 52,187,176.00 giving a total of Php 54,919,537.66 LGU Income including the Php 2,703,887.64 Local Sourced Revenues and the Php 28,474.02 other revenues. In 2012, the IRA share of Jimalalud is Php 50,612,546.00.

Barangay (Population as of May 2012, NSCB)

Jimalalud is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.

Aglahug (Rural/711)
Agutayon (Rural/501)
Ampanangon (Rural/1,643)
Bae (Rural/884)
Bala-as (Rural/460)
Bangcal (Rural/1,023)
Banog (Rural/826)
Buto (Rural/771)
Cabang (Rural/417)
Camandayon (Rural/700)
Cangharay (Rural/959)
Canlahao (Rural/424)
Dayoyo (Rural/1,550)
Eli (Rural/1,360)

Lacaon (Rural/1,184)
Mahanlud (Rural/700)
Malabago (Rural/472)
Mambaid (Rural/735)
Mongpong (Rural/800)
Owacan (Rural/1,315)
Pacuan (Rural/1,652)
Panglaya-an (Rural/1,012)
North Poblacion (Urban/1,290)
South Poblacion (Urban/1,906)
Polopantao (Rural/1,120)
Sampiniton (Rural/1,392)
Talamban (Rural/773)
Tamao (Rural/1,148)

Wikipedia, The Free Online Encyclopedia. Click here to help edit & expand the page of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental in Wikipedia.

Brief History of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental

2012-11-17T23:32:00.000+08:00

Bust of Ninoy Aquino in Jimalalud Municipal Hall ground.

Boundless sugar cane fields, typical of the northern landscape, green Jimalalud most months of the year. It has reported rich deposits of coal, copper, iron and related compounds of magnetite, pyrites and marcasite, but the lodes remain untouched. A Spanish soldier was said to have asked a native the name of the place, indicating the area. The native thought he was referring to a tree, and so informed the soldier that the tree was called a “hambabalud.”

In the late 1800s the Recollects built here a convent of hardwoods, an imposing structure that was reputed to be the biggest convent in the Province for over a quarter of a century. The Revolution against Spain compelled the friars to leave and the convent fell into disrepair. Jimalalud was made a town independent of Tayasan in 1910. In 1944 WWII guerillas burned down the entire town, leaving Jimalalud without a historical landmark standing. Barrio Bankal was the seat of the 7th District Government during World War II.

The pageantry of its revived Sinulog keeps Jimalalud’s religious and cultural heritage alive in a colorful way. Fiesta time and other special occasions usually bring on the town’s stallions for the exciting, if brutal, spectacle of the Paaway sa Kabayo.Most times, Jimalalud is serene and green, and the plaza is the picturesque public space for imbibing the town’s pastoral ambience.

Source: Negros Oriental Tourism Official Website