Himamaylan City

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Himamaylan City is a city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 88,684 people in 16,878 households.

Himamaylan became a city through the proclamation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028 last March 5, 2001. It is the first and only city in the 5th District of Negros Occidental.

Being a rich source of fish, talaba, and wooden poles for electric posts, Himamaylan could not hope more but to be a very promising city in the province of Negros Occidental.

Himamaylan is less than two hours drive south of Bacolod City. Public utility vehicles plying the southern Negros route pass by this new city.

Politics

The City has gained prominence in politics over the years. Three Governors trace their roots from Himamaylan, Valeriano "Valing" Gatuslao, Miguel Gatuslao, and Agustin Ramos.

Governor Valeriano Gatuslao served as Governor for thirteen years and was famous for his common touch. Valing started his political career in Murcia as councilor, then was elected as provincial board member. He won almost every election by landslide and was one of the island's most popular politicians of the time. Gatuslao Street in Bacolod City was named after Valeriano Gatuslao.

Governor Miguel Gatuslao led the resistance against the Japanese in southern Negros during World War II, where he was appointed one of the deputy Governors of the island. After the war he was elected Vice-Governor. However, he was best known for his enthusiastic promotion of the Boy Scouts.

Agustin Ramos was also a long-serving politician. He served as mayor of Himamaylan, Congressman, and Governor.

Another Gatuslao, Congressman Agustin "Tuting" Gatuslao is remembere as the "builder of the third district," due to the numerous infrastructure projects he undertook during his terms, also hails from Himamaylan. He represented then the 3rd District of Negros Occidental which encompassed most of southern Negros. The stadium in Himamaylan was named in his honor.

Mayor Nanding Gatuslao was the longest serving mayor of Himamaylan. Having served for more than two decades.

These four Gatuslaos were brothers and for a while served at the same time. This unprecedented record has yet to be matched by any other family in Negros. The Gatuslao family was considered one of the most powerful clans in southern Negros in the post-war era. They are the most prominent family in Himamaylan.

Two prominent sons of Himamaylan Assemblymen Antonio "Tony" Gatuslao and Roberto "Bob" Gatuslao were elected to the Batasang Pambansa in 1984.

The current mayor of the City is Hon. Menchit Gatuslao-Bascon, and the number two councilor is Hon. SP Alain S. Gatuslao, son of now Undersecretary for Political Affairs Antonio "Tony" Gatuslao.

Although no Gatuslao has served as Governor of the province since Valeriano, the Gatuslaos are rebuilding their political base from Himamaylan.

Barangays

Himamaylan City is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

Aguisan Buenavista Cabadiangan Cabanbanan Carabalan Caradio-an Libacao Mambagaton Nabali-an Mahalang

San Antonio Sara-et Su-ay Talaban To-oy Barangay I (Pob.) Barangay II (Pob.) Barangay III (Pob.) Barangay IV (Pob.)

External links

• [Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
• [2000 Philippine Census Information]

 

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