History of Jimalalud
The earliest available document shows that Jimalalud was a “paroquia of Mission de Guihulngan” in 1756. In 1781 Jimalalud was created as harangay along with Jinoba-an (now La Libertad) by virtue of a Letter of Declaration of Fernando Cuervo, Hefe Politico de la Isla de Negros. Jimalalud was established as a municipality in 1800. It was on this year that a record showed the installation of a Capitan Municipal Francisco Verano. At that time the creation of a municipality was made through a Royal Decree. From then on, Jimalalud was included in the list of pueblos of Isla de Negros with municipal armonies. Dillo Carillo was installed as Capitan Municipal in 1820. He is the legendary “Capitan Codill” referred to in the historical notes of Jimalalud (Circa 1955). According to the stories and research pieced together, Capitan Dillo was said to have led the town folks against Moro attacks.
Jimalalud was then under the Diocese of Cebu in 1822 The town’s curate Fray D. Cipriano de San Jose welcomed the visit of Bishop Bermejo of Cebu.
The church and convent was built by Fr. Antonio Moreno.
In 1847 the title of Capitan Municipal was changed to “Governadorcillo thus the succeeding municipal heads: Sabino Vidal, Mateo Gante, Clemente Fabruada, Narciso Manaba, Franquilino Fabruada, Alfonso Facturan and Roman Euraoba were called “Gobemadorcillo”.
In 1913 the term “Gobernadorcillo” was changed to President. Francisco Sevilla became the first President of Jimalalud. He was followed by President Pascual Euraoba in 1920, President Fernando Garces in 1926 and President Estanislao Martinez, Sr. in 1935.
President Estanislao Martinez, Sr. died in office in 1942. He was succeeded by Vice President Canuto Vidal. In the same year President Canuto Vidal was relieved by Mayor Ricardo Magos who was appointed by Capt. Hermenegildo Mercado. Mayor Ricardo Magos was relieved in 1943 by Mayor Roque C. Villanueva who was appointed by Hon. Alfredo Montelibano, Governor of Free Negros of Resistance Movement. Mayor Canuto Vidal took over the reins of the municipal government in 1945. He was relieved by another appointed mayor, Alejandro Paculanang, In 1946 and succeeded by the elected municipal mayors from the declaration of Philippine Independence on July 4, 1946 to wit: Mayor Estanislao V. Martinez, Jr. in 1947, Mayor Simplicto E. Dionaldo in 1952, Mayor Nicon J. Erames In 1979, Mayor Reynaldo C. Tuanda, Jr. in 1998 and Mayor Reynaldo V. Tuanda in 1986 till the present.
Vision
“A vibrant and economically-stable Municipality inhabited by culturally-oriented, peace-loving, morally and socially responsible, productive and empowered people enjoying quality life in an atmosphere of an ecologically-balanced environment, where justice, prosperity, opportunity for all and participatory democracy reign.”
Mission
Local Government Administration
1. To enhance human resources program as a tool and an assurance to an honest, accountable, transparent and effective governance.
2. To continuously provide our community with adequate and sustainable agricultural program outlined by our government and to fully implement it for our people especially the under-privileged and the marginalized so that they can be afforded equal opportunity to obtain quality life.
Environment
3. To ensure a thorough protection, preservation and conservation of natural resources in order to maintain a balance ecology;
Social Sector
4. To provide and promote quality protective services to all sectors of society to include but not limited to senior citizens, persons with disabilities and solo parents; to support prevent and rehabilitate victims of domestic violence, child abuse, mentally-challenged, drug dependents, trafficked persons to become productive members of society;
5. To ensure accessibly, affordable, sustainable health services in saving lives;
6. To resurrect the cultural heritage distinctly Jimalaludnons;
Economic
7. To create a climate conducive to business trade and industry which can generate employment and economic opportunities to all; and
Infrastructure
8. To continuously provide adequate, relevant and efficient infrastructure support facilities, utilities and basic services in order to fully attain the socio-economic upliftment for our constituents within the framework of sustainable developement.
SOURCE: EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (ELA) OCTOBER 5, 2016
Geography
A. Land Area:
Total Land Area: 14, 925 hectares or 149.25 square Kilometers
B. Location:
The municipality of Jimalalud is situated in the eastern part of the Island of Negros and about 98 kilometers north of Dumaguete City the capital of the Province of Negros Oriental. It extends 36 kilometers to the west and bounded by the ridge of the Negros Mountains. To the North, it is bounded by the Mala-iba Creek, to the south by the Creek of Hagimit and the East by the Tañon Strait. It occupies an area of 14, 925 hectares or 149.25 square kilometers.
C. Topography:
Coastal:
Mambaid, Bae, Dayoyo, South Poblacion, North Poblacion, Polopantao
Inland:
Sampiniton, Bala-as, Cangharay, Canlahao, Mongpong, Bancal, Agutayon, Lacaon, Mahanlud, Owacan, Pacaun, Apanangon, Eli, Aglahug, Talamban, Tamao, Cabang, Buto, Banog, Malabago, Panglaya-an, Camandayon
Apanangon:
Largest Baranga (Compromising 8.4 of the total land area)
North Poblacion:
Smallest Barangay (compromising 0.7% of the total land area)
D. Soil Type:
6 Types of Soil
E. Climate:
Type of Climate
Wet Season
Dry Season
Eastern Portion
January – April (Usually)
January – April (Usually)
Western Portion
May – October
November – April
F. Physical Access:
The municipality is accessible to all Municipalities of Negros Oriental and also Negros Occidental by the National Highway. The 28 Barangays of Jimalalud are interconnected with farm to market roads leading to the Poblacion or National Highway.
Legal Basis:
Act. No. 82. Philippine Commission – January 31, 1910
Income Class
Fouth Class
I.R.A (for CY 2019)
Php. 106, 110, 865.00
Annual Town Fiesta
January 12, 13, 14 and 15
Festivals:
1. Hambabalud Festival
2. Harana, Balak and Balitaw
3. Inindigay sa kabayo
4. Christmas fun and frolics
Mode of Transportation:
1. Habal-Habal
2. Motorcycle
3. Trisikad
4. Pedicab
5. Bus
6. Multicab
