Awihao is a barangay of the Philippine component city Toledo City in the province Cebu in Central Visayas which is part of the Visayas group of islands. The component city Toledo City with a population of about 152,960 and its 38 barangays belongs to the partly urban areas in the Philippines. Awihao had 4,015 residents by the end of 2007. Population :
4,339 as of 2011
Household:
8
21 as of December 2009
Land Area:
408.6922 hectares
Land Use:
Agricultural
Local Government Unit LGU of Awihao, Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines
Elected barangay officials of Awihao
ERLINDA P. CANILLO
Punong Barangay
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
LEONITA C. BIRAO
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
LEONARDO P. CANILLO
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
VILMA U. ALFEREZ
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
LORENZO S. TERCERO
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
MONINA L. ROSALITA
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
YODELINDA C. BENDANILLO
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 0000000
MAXIMO A. MENDREZ
Sangguniang Barangay Member
Email:
Contact No.: 0000000
DERQUE TRISTAN A. PAPELLERO
SK Chairperson
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 0000000
What you expect to see in Awihao:
♥ Barangay museum,.
♥ Gumamela flowers
♥ Heritage house
♥ Clean surroundings
♥ Very Hospitable Awihaonons
♥ Divine Mercy Shrine
♥ Peaceful community
H I S T O R Y
During the Spanish domination, more than one hundred years ago our barrio did not have any name. It was a lonely place with only very few people residing. Their houses were far from each other and what was considered to be the closest neighbor was one whose house was built 300 meters away. According to the oldest resident in the barangay, Olalia Tomarong Canillo commonly knows as “Inse Olay” who is already 122 years old this time (1872-1994) her grandfather planted a tree near an old well. This well was the only source of water in the place. It’s cold fresh water caught everybody’s attention even those who have tasted it for the first time. The longest drought experienced by the people did not cause its water level to decrease much because of the generous spring underneath. The tree planted by the well side grew to an enormous size so that the residents begun to marvel at it because of the unique characteristics they have observed. The compound leaves were dark green and resembled that of an Acacia. During the flowering season, the tree produced white buds which gradually turned yellow when in full bloom. Owing to its height and thick leaves, this black hardwood tree shaded the well and its vicinity thus producing a cool atmosphere. Some spent a day washing the clothes at a little distance from the well. As what the old woman related, an unexpected incident occurred one day. Two young ladies were found dead near the tree, the reason of which was unknown . Nobody dared to investigate the matter for fear that the unseen spirits will inflict punishment upon them. In spite of the happening, the people continued to draw water from it because they have no other option in as much as it was the only existing well of the time. Whenever one was asked where he or she gets water, the answer is always one, “ To The Alawihao Well”, a name derived from the “Giant” Alawihao tree. As timed passed, its name got shorter. The entire barangay was popularly called “Awihao”. The “mighty tree” had its end when a super typhoon struck Central Visayas in the 1940’s. It was uprooted without leaving a single species to survive. What is left in the scene as of this time is the old and mossy Alawihao well. The people are beginning to abandon it because of the presence of the water system in the barangay. VISION
To become a model barangay
of Toledo City
with God-fearing constituents
fostering love, peace, unity,
teamwork and camaraderie
for societal transformation
for a progressive
Barangay Awihao. MISSION
To provide and exercise powers
appropriate or incidentals for its
efficient and effective governance
by promoting Filipino
culture, values and
service-oriented individuals
of the community. VISIT US NOW! :) ♥
Disclaimer
Most of the contents in this site are from registered user collaborations. Information has also been taken from the Department of Tourism, Comelec, National Statistical Coordination Board, DILG: Department of the Interior and Local Government, (LGU) government sites, online news, Wikipedia and other content sites about the specific community. This page does not serve as the official website of the community but rather compliments and helps the community to promote tourism and attract investors. This is an interactive and collaborative webpage, meant to help promote this community and showcase it to the world via the internet.
