La Libertad, officially the Municipality of La Libertad (Cebuano: Lungsod sa La Libertad; Tagalog: Bayan ng La Libertad), is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,721 people.
History
Before and during the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, the Municipality of La Libertad was inhabited by indigenous tribes, mostly Negritos. Several families from neighboring villages and distant provinces began to settle, with one of the first pioneers being Pedro Absin.
Early settlers in the region established communities that later became part of present-day La Libertad. Many of them engaged in farming and fishing.
Geography
The Tañon Strait lies to the east of this municipality. La Libertad is located north of Dumaguete, the capital city of Negros Oriental.
| date = 6 May 2020
Economy
Demographics
Tourism
The municipality is known for its white sandy beach of Solangon. The nearby Mt. Panciao is often visited for hiking and exploration.
Education
The public schools in the town of La Libertad are administered by two school districts under the Schools Division of Negros Oriental.
Government
Elected municipal officials (2010–2013):
- Mayor: Emmanuel Iway
- Vice Mayor: Lawrence Limkaichong
- Councilors:
- Nancy Temonio Laturnas
- Ronald Opada
- Ronie Bulabon
- Emelia Luz Medes
- Leonida Rios
- Jellenito Cayetano
- Bertoldo Burlasa
- Jovito Sabanal
- ABC President: Ronald Gallosa
- SK Federation President: PJ Arriesgado
List of former elective officials
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! Date
! Position
! Name
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| 1919–1922
| President
| Isaac Dionaldo
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| Vice-president
| Narciso Absin
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| Secretary
| Francisco Bautista
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|
| Councilors
| Pio Banogon
|-
|
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| Luciano Libo-on
|-
|
|
| Ireneo Villaespin
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|
|
| Felipe Absin
|-
|
|
| Andres Absin
|-
|
|
| Fabio Torres
|-
|
|
| Leon Bonda-on
|-
|
|
| Brigido Sabanal
|-
| 1922–1924
| President
| Isaac Dionaldo
|-
|
| Vice-president
| Fabio Torres
|-
|
| Secretary
| Roberto Estoconing
|-
|
| Councilors
| Margarito Gallosa
|-
|
|
| Pedro Timtim
|-
|
|
| Isaias Emperado
|-
|
|
| Antonio Torres
|-
|
|
| Pastor Carinal
|-
|
|
| Marcelo Libo-on
|-
|
|
| Bregido Sabanal
|-
|
|
| Benedicto Libo-on
|-
| 1925
| President
| Isaac Dionaldo
|-
|
| Vice-president
| Fabio Torres
|-
|
| Secretary
| Roberto Estoconing
|-
|
| Councilors
| Antonio E. Torres
|-
|
|
| Pedrom Timtim
|-
|
|
| Pator Carinal
|-
|
|
| Margarito Gallosa
|-
|
|
| Marcelo Libo-on
|-
|
|
| Brigido Sabanal
|-
|
|
| Daniel Donaldo
|-
|
|
| Benedicto Libo-on, Sr.
|-
| 1926–1927
| President
| Fabio Torres
|-
|
| Vice-president
| Daniel Dionaldo
|-
|
| Secretary
| Roberto Estoconing
|-
|
| Councilors
| Brigido Sabanal
|-
|
|
| Antonio E. Torres
|-
|
|
| Leopoldo Dionaldo
|-
|
|
| Aquilino Ricarte
|-
|
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| Pedro E. Torres
|-
|
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| Teodoro Absin
|-
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|
| Felix Camero
|}
References
External links
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System