Why Am I a Living Hero ?

Being a hero doesnt entitle you to sacrifice your own life for your country, sometimes little thing may help you become one. We should not be little the simple the simple things we do because they may unknowingly, become simple gesture of patriotism. In my day to day struggle for survival, not being a nuisance or a problem to the government is an effortless means of being hero. And trying to do well in my studies, so that in the near future, I may be a productive citizen who does heroic act as well. And in simpler picture, I can consider myself a hero because I am ready to help those in need of my assistance. And I am willing to become a vehicle of change. Heroism, an act that may be difficult to stand for, but surely anyone can be a hero through simple but meaningful ways. You do not need to lay your own life on the line like Gregorio del Pilar or write a nationalistic novel like Jose Rizal, you can just be yourself and who knows your already inspiring someones life with these little things you do. So in own little ways, I can proudly say I AM A LIVING HERO.

Miguel Lopez de Legaspi Landing Memorial

-was constructed in 2009 - it was built in order to commemorate the historic event that happens in Abuyog

Beach
-a 3km of inviting beaches lies on the strips of the island and a walking distance from the town proper. It is one of the famous beaches that makes an ample room for frolic under the sun. Yhe place is perfect for swimming and boating.

Malaguicay Falls
-the soothing sound of the cascading water can be heard from a distance and the sight of it is

overwhelming. It is less than an hour from the town proper by a pump boat and a 30 minute footrail.

Wheel of Hope
-built in commemoration of the priest St. Francis Xavier. It was believed that during the early times abuyognon has a difficulty searching potable water, then St. Francis Xavier appeared in this area to the villagers and asked to dig it and amazingly a clean water comes.

Cagbato Hot Spring

-located in Brgy. Cagbato 2.5km from main road and to be developed by the LGU of Abuyog.

The Veterance Monument

-this is dedicated to all the guerillas of Abuyog Leyte during WW II who perished in the bivouac of the battles and those who survived from the pangs of the Japanese tyranny, and offered their lives to preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy

COMMON PROBLEMS

1. FLOOD 2. PENDING ROAD PROJECT 3. ILLEGAL LOGGING 4. DYNAMITE FISHING 5. GOOD SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER

The Church of St. Francis Xavier - was first built with nipa, wood and bamboo in 1718 by the Jesuits. Fr. Jos Herrera and Cipriano Barbasan restored the church and convent, as well as, the school and Casa Real. The Augustinians took over the churchs supervision in 1768 after it was rebuilt. The churchs design was changed in 1781 to conform with the architecture of Roman Renaissance. A more durable church and convent of masonry was later built, with a galvanized iron roof and wooden floor. In 1965, the church was renovated when an extension was built at the center of the church through the effort of Msgr. Luis D. Caintic who also facilitated in the construction of the new bell tower.

Danghol Hill (Brgy. San Isidro)

ECONOMIC STATUS
The bell Buyogan Abuyog hotel

BIODATA

NAME : JEFF P. CUMLA AGE : 17 BIRTHDAY : DECEMBER 24, 1994 ADDRESS : LOYONSAWANG, ABUYOG LEYTE MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE RELIGION : ROMAN CATHOLIC HOBBIES : SWIMMING, SNORKLING, MOUNTAIN CLIMING SCHOOL : REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION

MY FAMILY
FATHER
NAME : GERONIMO C. CUMLA AGE : 48 BIRTHDAY : SEPTEMBER 17 OCCUPATION : BUSINESSMAN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : CIVIL ENGINEERING AT DIVINE WORLD UNIVERSITY

MOTHER
NAME : EVELYN P. CUMLA AGE : 51 BIRTHDAY : MAY 12

OCCUPATION : SELF EMPLOYED EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

SIBLINGS
NAME : MARYLYN P. CUMLA AGE : 16 BIRTHDAY : SEPTEMBER 8, 1995 STATUS : SINGLE SCHOOL : SAINT PAULS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LAW

NAME : JEROME P. CUMLA AGE : 15 BIRTHDAY : OCTOBER 10, SCHOOL : NOTRE DAME OF ABUYOG

B.V. Closa Central School Notre Dame of Abuyog ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL

REMEDIOS TRINIDAD FOUNDATION

Barangays
Abuyog is politically subdivided into 63 barangays.

Alangilan Anibongon Buaya

Mahagna (New Cagbolo) Mag-atubang Mahayahay

Bito (Pob.) Buntay (Pob.) Can-uguib (Pob.)

Bagacay Bahay Balinsasayao Balocawe Balocawehay Barayong Bayabas Buenavista Bulak Bunga Burubud-an Cagbolo Can-aporong Canmarating Capilian Cadac-an Combis Dingle Hampipila Katipunan Kikilo Laray Lawa-an Libertad

Maitum Malaguicay Matagnao Nibga Odiongan Pagsang-an Paguite Parasanon Picas Sur Pilar Pinamanagan Salvasion San Francisco San Isidro San Roque Santa Lucia Tabigue Tadoc New Taligue Old Taligue Tib-o Tinalian Tinocolan Tuy-a

Guintagbucan (Pob.) Loyonsawang (Pob.) Nalibunan (Pob.) Santa Fee (Pob.) Santo Nio (Pob.) Victory (Pob.)

History
In 1588, presumably on account of mal-administration of the incumbent encomendero, the inhabitants revolted. Capitan Juan Esguerra had to send a punitive force to chastise the assassins of the encomendero. In 1613, Sanguiles and Caragas plundered and marauded the town.

In 1655 the Jesuits made Abuyog their second post, with Dagami as the center. The year 1716 saw the founding of the town and parish under the patronage of St. Francis Xavier, the apostle of the Indies. The Augustinians took over in 1768 and continued the work of Frs. Jose Herrera and Cipriano Barbasan. The people of this era, according to Fr. Augustin Maria de Castro, were very rich though extremely belligerent; the continually defied the moros. In 1843 the town was given to the Franciscan Order with Fr. Santiago Malonda as the first Franciscan parish priest. A horse path was opened between Abuyog and Dulag in 1851. The early captains were Galza, Foran, Nicolas Mandia, Faustino Remanes, Prudencio Remanes, Felipe Costin, Ciriaco Costin, Eulalio Brillo, and Vicente Tiaoson. Eulalio Brillo became president in 1896-1899 while Nazario Tupa took office in 1900. Eugenio Villote finished Tupa's term. The period 1901 to 1906 was notable for the notorious pulahanes or bolero attacks, the most infamous leader of which was Faustino Ablen. The municipal building was razed. Ex-Capitan Eugenio Villote, Pedro Gonazaga, and two other policemen were killed in the encounter. In the electoral division made by the Philippine Assembly, Abuyog was placed in the third district of Leyte. During the Commonwealth regime, Abuyog was transferred to the fourth district. During these periods, the town prospered under the administration of Arturo Brillo, Vicente Brillante, Basilio Adolfo (two terms), Antero Brillo and Ricardo Collantes (three terms). In 1940 Pedro Gallego was elected mayor and served until July 3, 1946, Mayor Pedro Remanes Gallego was the only mayor in Leyte that did not surrender to the Japanese forces . On July 4, 1946 Catalino Landia was appointed mayor. He was reelected for three terms. Abuyog's progress took greater strides with the inauguration of the first passenger bus service in 1925. In 1936, the vice-president Sergio Osmea inaugurated the Baybay-Abuyog road, thus linking for the first time, by good road, the eastern and western coasts of Leyte. At the outbreak of World War II, Abuyog became a Japanese occupied area. But on October 13, 1942, the Japanese abandoned the town due to guerrilla pressure. They came back on November 26, 1943, much stronger this time, yet they suffered heavy losses in the hands of the guerrillas. On July 14, 1944, the submarine "Nautilus" landed in Barangay San Roque, Abuyog, to unload 72 tons of much-needed weapons and ammunitions, food and propaganda materials for Leyte and Samar guerrillas. When the American Armada was sighted off Leyte Gulf, the Japanese forces deserted the town of Abuyog before the American landing and entered to the Filipino troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary military units. After liberation, elementary school education was resumed on December 4, 1944 under the supervision of the Philippine Civil Affairs Unit (PCAU). From then on, Abuyog's development went on steadily under the consistent leadership of Mayor Catalino T. Landia.

Education
Primary

B.V. Closa Central School Abuyog South Central School

Gabaldon Central School Bahay Primary School Balinsasayao Elementary School Balocawehay Elementary School Balocawe Elementary School Barayong Elementary School Bayabas Elementary School Buenavista Elementary School Bunga Elementary School Canmarating Elementary School Picas Primary School Tabigue Elementary School San Isidro Elementary School Sta. Fe - Sto. Nino Elementary School Salvacion Elementary School Hampipila Elementary School

Secondary

Notre Dame of Abuyog Abuyog Academy Abuyog National High School Balocawehay National High School Kikilo National High School Hampipila National High School Libertad National High School

Tertiary

Abuyog Community College Visayas Christian Institute of Technology

Healthcare

Abuyog District Hospital Abuyog Rural Health Unit Balocawehay Rural Health Unit

Accommodations

Abuyog Hotel(Newly opened) Florina Country Lodge

Telecommunication
Mobile

Serviced by Smart Communications & Talk n Text Serviced by Globe Telecom & TM Serviced by Sun Cellular

Internet

Internet through SMART Network (Smart Bro) Internet through Globe Network (Globe Tattoo) Internet through Bayantel Network

Commerce

Abuyog St. Francis Xavier Credit Cooperative (AFCCO) Berkeley Pharmacy Generics Pharmacy Sepulveda Pharmacy First Consolidated Bank - Abuyog Branch Rural Bank of Dulag Leyte (Abuyog Branch) M.Lhuillier Pawnshop - Abuyog Branch LBC Gracoz Pharmacy Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop Caltex Fuel Station Microvase Pharmacy Shell Fuel Station St. Peter Chapels Palawan Pawnshop Motortrade

Elected officials of Abuyog

Mayor:
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Octavio Jervoso Traya Jr.

Vice-Mayor:
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Emmanuel Laporre Gacis

Councilors 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Benito Caminong Sy Lionel Kanen Traya Placido Amplayo Deloy Marcelo Gonzales Ganoza Francis Raymund Agujar Realino Nathaniel Descallar Piscos Arnold Requioma Allera 10. Francisco Barquin Landia