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Himamaylan City
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| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 5th District of Negros Occidental |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Income class: | 4th class city; partially urban |
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| Official Website | elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/himamaylan-city/ |
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| Area | 363.66 km² |
| Population | 88,684 243.9/km² |
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.
A coastal city at the cove of Negros, it is a rich source of fish, oysters and mussels, 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 83 km drive south of Bacolod City. Public utility vehicles plying the southern Negros route pass by this new city.
This Old Fort City is structured to be the new Port City in the years to come.
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In 1795, Himamamaylan became the capital of Negros. During that time the city also served as a garrison for the Spanish Regime. Being a stronghold of the island of Negros, the Old Fort is one of the historical attractions found today in the city of Himamaylan.
Himamaylan lies at the coastline of Negros Occidental. It's location is found at the center-most cove by the coastline of the island of Negros. Himamaylan has a natural harbor characterized by deep waters for easy access to marine vessels.
Strategically located in the center of Negros island, while Negros is both central to Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao,(and the Philippines has the most strategic location in the Pacific to all parts of the world) this city is conducive to centralized operations reaching all parts of the country at a strategic point and throughout the world.
Most parts of the city are Plains and generally have fertile soil and are attractive to settlements; provide good road building and infrastructure; and have good farmland.
The city boasts of 12 feet or deeper rivers which provide easy to drainage for industrial estates and urban development.
On the South-Eastern side are mountainous areas and still fertile land for plantations such as agricultural farming.
Main Sources of Livelihood: Fishery, Fishing; Sugar Plantations, Sugar Farming;Rice Plantations, Orchard Mango Plantations, Ethanol Exports.
Banking is mostly done through the government's Postal Bank; Other Financial tools are available in nearby cities.
Road Networks:
Road Networks stretch within the city and outwards toward the barangays.
Telecommunications:
Landline: Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT) and Globe are the landline providers in the city.
Mobile Cellular Phone Networks: Smart Communications, Globe Telecoms are the main carriers in the city.
Light and Power:Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative, Inc (NOCECO)
Water Facility: Available within the city; natural irrigation and ram pumps are used in some plantations.
Internet:
Broadband Internet is available within the city.
Virtual Community:
In May of 2007, the Virtual Community Group "*HImamaylanon Kita" (see External Links below) was established to cater to all Himamaylanons all over the world.
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 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 and the district hospital in Himamaylan are named in his honor.
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 and served until the early 80's 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.
Congressman Agustin "Tuting" Gatuslao is remembered as the "builder of the third district," due to the numerous infrastructure projects he undertook during his terms. He represented then the 3rd District of Negros Occidental which encompassed most of southern Negros. The stadium in Himamaylan City was named in his honor.
Mayor Jose "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.
In 1980, Roberto "Bob" Gatuslao, son of Jose, won a seat in the Interim Batasang Pambansa. Four years later his first cousin Antonio "Tony" Gatuslao, son of Agustin, won election to the same body. Roberto ran under the KBL banner while Antonio was an independent.
- Mayor Carminia "Mencit" Bascon (Kampi)
- Vice Mayor Luz Bayot (Kampi)
- SPM Gerry Gamposilao (Kampi)
- SPM Cristina Silverio (Liberal Party, caucuses with Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Victor Cortez (Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Janet Villafranca (Kampi)
- SPM Agustin Ernesto Bascon (Kampi)
- SPM Aly Tongson (Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Joselito Saguban (Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Clodualdo Subaldo (Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Rolando Da-anoy (Kampi)
- SPM Larry Badajos (Lakas-CMD)
- SPM Antonio Limsiaco (ABC President)
- SPM Jose Maria Limsiaco (SK President)
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- The highlighted positions are currently under protest at the Commission on Elections.
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- The Opposition bloc (Lakas-CMD & Liberal Party) holds six (6) council seats while the Administration group (Kampi) has four (4) minions.
Himamaylan City is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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| Municipalities: Binalbagan • Calatrava • Candoni • Cauayan • Enrique B. Magalona • Hinigaran • Hinoba-an • Ilog • Isabela • La Castellana • Manapla • Moises Padilla • Murcia • Pontevedra • Pulupandan • Salvador Benedicto • San Enrique • Toboso • Valladolid |
| Component Cities: Bago City • Cadiz City • Escalante City • Kabankalan City • La Carlota City • Himamaylan City • Sagay City • San Carlos City • Silay City • Sipalay City • Talisay City • Victorias City |
| Highly-urbanized city: Bacolod City |