La Carlota City

La Carlota, a city in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has a long-standing agricultural

heritage that predates the Spanish arrival. The indigenous population cultivated rice for local

consumption and tobacco for export. The earliest settlement was established along the banks of

the Candaguit River. In 1856, the village of Mampunay was mentioned, and the two settlements

eventually merged into the barrio of Simancas under the direction of the parish priest. Simancas

later underwent governance changes and was eventually renamed La Carlota.

In the late 19th century, La Carlota gained recognition for its agricultural advancements,

serving as a model for farms in Negros. The sugar planters of La Carlota demonstrated their

expertise by establishing the Circulo de Agricultores, the island's first organization dedicated to

combatting locust infestations. They also played an active role in the 1898 revolution. La Carlota

encompasses a land area of 137.29 square kilometers and had a population of 63,852 according

to the 2010 census. Geographically, it is located in the southwestern part of Negros Occidental,

bordered by Bago City, the Kanlaon Volcano mountain ranges, La Castellana, Pontevedra, and

San Enrique.

Agriculture, specifically sugar production, serves as the primary economic driver in La

Carlota. The city's Annual General Fund Budget in 2006 amounted to P 176,243,962.00.

Employment and business opportunities also contribute significantly to the local economy.

Notable tourist attractions include the Guintubdan Pavilion, which offers captivating natural

features like waterfalls and scenic views, as well as the Muscovado Mill Ruins, an early sugar

mill of historical importance. The city also celebrates the Pasalamat Festival, a weeklong event

featuring a vibrant parade of floats and caricatures, showcasing gratitude to the gods for a fruitful

harvest.
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La Carlota City College, located in La Carlota City, Philippines, was established in 1967

with the belief in the power of education to uplift lives and bring progress to the community. The

college initially shared facilities with La Carlota High School and offered evening classes. In

1969, the City Council enacted the Charter of the La Carlota City College, establishing the Board

of Trustees and giving the college more autonomy.

Over the years, the college experienced growth in enrollment, necessitating the expansion

of facilities. In 1988, a donation from the La Carlota City, La Castellana, and Pontevedra

Planters Foundation provided additional buildings and a campus in Brgy Cubay. The college also

opened a Graduate School Department in 1984 and gained authority from the Commission on

Higher Education to offer its own programs in 1996.

The college has received support from individuals, civic groups, and government

officials, leading to the construction of various buildings and improvements in facilities. The

college has also produced successful graduates who have excelled in board examinations, further

highlighting its commitment to academic excellence.

With a changing of the guard in local leadership, the college looks forward to continuing

its mission of being a catalyst for positive change, development, and progress. La Carlota City

College celebrated its 50th founding anniversary in 2016, highlighting its contributions to

education and the community over the years. Currently, the college is financially stable and the

only higher education institution in La Carlota City.

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