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La Libertad, Negros Oriental
Municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines
Municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines
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| image_skyline | La Libertad NegOr.jpg | |
| image_caption | Sunset view taken at a beach in La Libertad | |
| image_flag | Flag_of_La_Libertad,_Negros_Oriental.png | |
| flag_size | 120x80px | |
| seal_size | 100x80px | |
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| pushpin_map | Philippines | |
| pushpin_label_position | left | |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location within the | |
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| subdivision_type | Country | |
| subdivision_name | Philippines | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region | |
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| subdivision_type2 | Province | |
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| subdivision_type3 | District | |
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| established_title | Founded | |
| established_date | January 10, 1919 | |
| parts_type | Barangays | |
| parts_style | para | |
| p1 | (see Barangays) | |
| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Lawrence D. Limkaichong (NPC) | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Julius C. Sabac (PFP) | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Emmanuel L. Iway (PFP) | |
| leader_title3 | Municipal Council | |
| leader_name3 | {{PH Town Council | |
| 1 | James Bryan B. Solitana | |
| 2 | Rene D. Gargoles | |
| 3 | Nancy T. Laturnas | |
| 4 | Maria Cleofe A. Facturan | |
| 5 | Jovito P. Sabanal | |
| 6 | Alita Cabildo-Pulga | |
| 7 | Randy L. Dunque, Jr. | |
| 8 | Redgil C. Medes | |
| abc | Teresita Gallosa | |
| sk | Crisha C. Sabac | |
| leader_title4 | Electorate | |
| leader_name4 | voters (electorate_point_in_time}} | ) |
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| elevation_max_m | 556 | |
| elevation_min_m | 0 | |
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| population_density_km2 | auto | |
| population_blank1_title | Households | |
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| timezone | PST | |
| utc_offset | +8 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code | |
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| demographics1_title2 | Poverty incidence | |
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| demographics1_title5 | Assets | |
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| demographics1_title7 | IRA | |
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| demographics1_title9 | Expenditure | |
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| demographics_type2 | Service provider | |
| demographics2_title1 | Electricity | |
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| demographics2_title2 | Water | |
| demographics2_title3 | Telecommunications | |
| demographics2_title4 | Cable TV | |
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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.
The fertile valleys of Hinoba-an drew several families who immigrated there in the later part of the Spanish period. The area was known for its fertile soil, which supported local farming activities.
La Libertad was severely affected by the 2012 Visayas earthquake, which caused landslides that killed 51 people.
Geography
The Tañon Strait lies to the east of this municipality. La Libertad is located 105 km north of Dumaguete, the capital city of Negros Oriental.
Administration (barangays)
La Libertad is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay is further divided into puroks, and some also include sitios.
Climate
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
| Date | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1919–1922 | President | Isaac Dionaldo |
| Vice-president | Narciso Absin | |
| Secretary | Francisco Bautista | |
| Councilors | Pio Banogon | |
| Luciano Libo-on | ||
| Ireneo Villaespin | ||
| 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 | ||
| Pedro E. Torres | ||
| Teodoro Absin | ||
| Felix Camero |
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- (July 17, 2024). "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President".
- Sadan, Ahmad. (6 September 2025). "Negros Oriental".
- (7 February 2012). "Quake causes severe damage in La Libertad, Negros Oriental". ABS-CBN News.
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