Baybay

City of Baybay

*Dakbayan sa Baybay* Template:Language icon
*Siyudad han Baybay* Template:Language icon
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City of Baybay Dakbayan sa Baybay Template:Language icon Siyudad han Baybay Template:Language icon ; Lungsod ng Baybay Template:Language icon
Component City
	Motto(s): "A Place of Discovery, Beauty and Serenity"
	Map of Leyte Island showing the location of Baybay
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province	Leyte
District	5th District of Leyte
Barangays	92 Barangays
Founded	1620
Incorporated as Town	1910
Cityhood	June 16, 2007
Government
• Type	Local Government
• Mayor	Carmen L. Cari
• Vice Mayor	Michael L. Cari
Area
• Total	460.50 km2 (177.80 sq mi)
Elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Population (2010)
• Total	102,841
• Density	223/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym	Baybayanons
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP Code	6521
Area code	53
Income class	4th class city, partially urban
City Charter	Republic Act 9389

The City of Baybay, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Baybay, Waray: Syudad Han Baybay Filipino: Lungsod ng Baybay) is a component city located in the Province of Leyte, Philippines. It is situated on the western coast of the province of Leyte. It is bounded by Camotes Sea on the west, Albuera, Leyte on the north, Inopacan, Leyte on the south, Burauen, Leyte, La Paz, Leyte and MacArthur, Leyte on the northeast, Javier, Leyte on the east, and Abuyog, Leyte and Mahaplag, Leyte on the southeast.

It has a Type 4 climate, which is generally wet. Its topography is generally mountainous in the eastern portion as it slopes down west towards the shore line. Generally an agricultural city, the common means of livelihood are farming and fishing. Some are engaged in hunting and in forestal activities. The most common crops grown are rice, corn, abaca, root crops, fruits, and vegetables. Various cottage industries can also be found in Baybay such as bamboo and rattan craft, ceramics, dress-making, fiber craft, food preservation, mat weaving, metal craft, Philippine furniture manufacturing and other related activities.

Also, it is the home of the premier university of the Visayas and also in Philippines and one of the leading schools in Southeast Asia on agricultural research, and was called as Resort University, the Visayas State University.

Baybay is a major port on the central west coast of Leyte, Philippines, where ferries leave for Cebu and other islands. It has also the Baybay Public Terminal, which serves routes from Tacloban, Ormoc, Maasin, Manila, Davao City and some other major towns in Leyte, Southern Leyte and Samar provinces.

According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 102,841 people. Also, it is the 2nd largest city after Ormoc City in the province in terms of land area. Before, Baybay was the biggest town in Leyte in terms of land area. Covering an area of 46,050 hectares (459.3 km²), Baybay is composed of 92 barangays, 23 of which are in the poblacion, with one barangay jointly located. The remaining 68 are rural barangays.

Barangays

Baybay is politically subdivided into 92 barangays.

Altavista
Ambacan
Amguhan
Ampihanon
Balao
Banahao
Biasong
Bidlinan
Bitanhuan
Bubon
Buenavista
Candadam
Can-ipa
Caridad
Ciabu
Cogon
Gaas
Gabas
Gacat
Guadalupe (Utod)
Gubang
Hibunawan
Higulo-an
Hilapnitan
Hipusngo
Igang
Imelda
Jaena

Kabalasan
Kabatuan
Kabungaan
Kagumay
Kambonggan
Kansungka
Kantagnos
Kilim
Lintaon
Maganhan
Mahayahay
Mailhi
Maitum
Makinhas
Mapgap
Marcos
Maslug
Matam-is
Maybog
Maypatag
Monterico
Monteverde
Palhi
Pangasugan
Pansagan

Patag
Plaridel
Poblacion Zone 1
Poblacion Zone 2
Poblacion Zone 3
Poblacion Zone 4
Poblacion Zone 5
Poblacion Zone 6
Poblacion Zone 7
Poblacion Zone 8
Poblacion Zone 9
Poblacion Zone 10
Poblacion Zone 11
Poblacion Zone 12
Poblacion Zone 13
Poblacion Zone 14
Poblacion Zone 15

Poblacion Zone 16
Poblacion Zone 17
Poblacion Zone 18
Poblacion Zone 19
Poblacion Zone 20
Poblacion Zone 21
Poblacion Zone 22
Poblacion Zone 23
Pomponan
Punta
Sabang
Sapa
San Agustin
San Isidro
San Juan
Sta. Cruz
Sto. Rosario (located in poblacion)
Villa Mag-aso
Villa Solidaridad
Zacarito

Government

The executive power of the is vested on the mayor. The Sangguniang Panlungsod^[1] or the city council has the legislative power to create city ordinances. It is a unicameral body composed of ten (10) elected councilors and certain numbers of ex officio and sectoral representatives. It is presided by the vice-mayor, the City Mayor and the elected city councilors are elected-at-large every three (3) years.^[2] Also, the city has also Regional Trial Court Branch 14 and Municipal Trial Court in Cities whose both located at the city proper in front of the Baybay Legislative Building and Convention Center.

List of Town Mayors of Baybay from 1899 to 2007

"Capitan Municipal" or "Gobernadorcillos" of Baybay during the Spanish Regime

Sr. Capitan Bique
Sr. Marcelo Galenzoga
Sr. Paulino Avellana
Sr. Julian Lacerna
Pedro Valenzona
Sr. Gregorio Loreto

Sr. Bartolome Bartolini
Sr. Mariano Prado
Sr. Alejandro Avellana
Sr. Eustiquio Galenzoga
Sr. Juan Galenzoga

Presidentes Municipal

Quirimon V. Alkuino - 1899-1903
Domingo Torres - 1904–1905
Eriberto A. Loreto - 1906–1907
Filemon Mascariñas - 1908–1909
Teodoro Prado - 1910–1911
Serafin Loreto - 1912–1915

Apolinario Tavera - 1916–1919
Pedro de Veyra - 1920–1923
Lope Montefolka - 1924–1927
Pedro de Veyra - 1928–1931
Saturnino Abique - 1932–1935

Town Mayors

Serafin Loreto - 1935–1939
Juan Baquerfo - 1940–1941
Godofredo Modina - 1942–1947
Zacarias Pancito - 1948–1949
Regino Palermo - 1949–1950
Paterno M. Tan - 1951–1959
Nello Y. Roa - 1960–1963
Eriberto V. Loreto - 1964–1979
Jose V. Loreto - 1980–1986

Florencio Centino - 1986
Marilyn V. de Leon - 1986–1987
Rodulfo Torcende - 1987
Ma. Cleofe Veloso - 1987
Arturo Astorga - 1987
Carmen L. Cari - 1988–1995
Jose Carlos L. Cari - 1995–2007

City Mayors of Baybay from 2007 - present

Michael L. Cari - 2007 - 2010
Carmen L. Cari - 2010–present

People

Population

Based on the 2007 NCSB report, Baybay registered a total population of 102,526 ^[3] showing an increase of over that of 1990 NSCO report which was established at 82,281. The town has ninety-two (92) barangays. Among the 92 barangays, the poblacion is composed of 23 zones which retained the highest number of 17,391 in population, and 82,289 for the 69 rural barangays. In the latest edition of the CLUP for Baybay, only 10 barangays were identified as urban barangays in accordance with requirements by Philippine National Government.

Urban-Rural Population Distribution

In the year 1990, the urban population of Baybay was 15,034 or 18.27% while the rural population was 67,247 of 81.73% of the total population. The 2000 NCSO population count revealed a population of 17,391 or 17.44% showing a difference of 2,357, which indicates that there is an increase in population. The rural population registered a total of 82,298 or 82.56% of the total population with an increment of 14,941 from that of the 1990 count.

People of Baybay called as Baybayanons or Baybayanos (depending on the usage) which is Cebuano-speaking people. Most of the people are Roman Catholic, almost 90% of the whole population. But, there are also the presence of Baptist and Protestants, and also, Iglesia ni Cristo. Just recently, the presence of Muslims have added the population of the city.

Culture

Baybay is known as a hub of business and industry for the western coast of Leyte, with a commercial service sector in the city that includes banks, virtual assistance centers, restaurants, cafes, night spots, sports centers, as well as retail and whole-sale stores. The City's Seaside promenade is the most visited, especially at night-time.

Transportation

Baybay can be reached by different types of transportation. It is 5 hours from Cebu City through Sea trip, 6 hours from Mindanao (via Bachelor Express) & 20 hours from Manila by passenger vessels. It can also be reached by Air from Manila through Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport which is located in Tacloban City. From Tacloban, ride a Public Utility Van and it takes 2 hours or by a BUs which takes 3 hours trip. Also, from Ormoc City, ride a bus and it takes 1 hour trip, same also in Maasin City.

Festivals

Binaybayon Festival - is the City's Festival, is celebrated every 27th day of December (the city fiesta) in honor of the Patroness of Baybay, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception for the blessings that she gave every year. It also depicting the rich history of Baybay and also, showing the main source of livelihood of most Baybayanons like fishing, farming and weaving.
Halaran Festival - is celebrated at Brgy. Sto. Rosario every month of October in honor of the Holy Rosary. It also depicting the history of Brgy. Sto. Rosario and also, it shows the main source of livelihood among residents in the place which is fishing, because the barangay itself is resided beside in the seashore.
Sirong Festival - is celebrated at Brgy. Pomponan every 13th day of June in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua. Like other festivals in Baybay, it also showing the history of Brgy. Pomponan and its main source of livelihood which is farming.

Education

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Visayas State University Administration Building

The City is home to various reputable colleges and universities in the country. The Visayas State University (VSU) is a zonal agricultural university in the Visayas and is one of the country's largest universities in terms of land area. VSU is also one of the premier universities in Southeast Asia in agricultural research. VSU is the only university in the region recognized by the Department of Tourism in the entire Visayas region as a tourist site for its resorts, convention facilities, and most of all its 180-degree view of Mount Pangasugan and the Camotes Sea. It is the only university acknowledged by the Philippine Department of Tourism as a tourist destination because of its diverse flora and fauna bounding the mainland and sea from side to side.

The city is also home to the Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC), a privately owned college maintained and developed by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration based in Olpe, Germany through the cooperation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.

Tertiary Education

School	Address
Visayas State University (Main Campus)	Visca, Baybay City
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception	A. Bonifacio St., Zone 2, Baybay City

Secondary

Public

School	Address
Baybay National High School	30 de Deciembre St., Zone 12, Baybay City
Baybay City National Night High School	30 de Deciembre St., Zone 12, Baybay City
Bitanhuan National High School	Brgy. Bitanhuan, Baybay City
Bunga National High School	Brgy. Bunga, Baybay City
Caridad National High School	Brgy. Caridad, Baybay City
Ciabu National High School	Brgy. Ciabu, Baybay City
Plaridel National High School	Brgy. Plaridel, Baybay City
Pomponan National High School	Brgy. Pomponan, Baybay City
Mailhi National High School	Brgy. Mailhi, Baybay City
Makinhas National High School	Brgy. Makinhas, Baybay City
Visayas State University Laboratory High School	Visayas State University Lower Campus, Visca, Baybay City

Elementary

Public

School	Address	District
Baybay I Central School	A. Bonifacio St., Zone 12, Baybay City	Baybay I District
Baybay II Central School	R. Magsaysay St., Zone 9, Baybay City	Baybay II District
Plaridel Central School	Brgy. Plaridel, Baybay City	Baybay III District
Gabas Central School	Brgy. Gabas, Baybay City	Baybay IV District
Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Elementary School	E. Jacinto St., Zone 21, Baybay City	Baybay II District

There are also primary and elementary schools in every barangay within the city.
All in all, there are 71 elementary schools in the city, 3 are located in the poblacion (including the 2 central schools and the Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Elem. School) while 68 are those in rural areas.

Private

School	Address
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception	A. Bonifacio St., Zone 2, Baybay City
International Christian School of Baybay	E. Jacinto St., Zone 21, Baybay City
Baybay Grace Christian School	R. Magsaysay Ave., Zone 17, Baybay City
Baybay Adventist Elementary School	A. Bonifacio St., Zone 1, Baybay City
Visca Foundation Elementary School	Visayas State University Lower Campus, Visca, Baybay City

Pre-Elementary

School	Address
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception	A. Bonifacio St., Zone 2, Baybay City
Immaculate Conception Angelicum	M.H. del Pilar St., Zone 9, Baybay City
Cornerstone Christian School	M.H. del Pilar St., Zone 8, Baybay City
Bright and Glorious School of the Philippines	G.H. del Pilar St., Zone 6, Baybay City
Saint Vincent Learning Center	30 de Deciembre St., Zone 23, Baybay City

There are also day care centers in different barangays

Healthcare

Western Leyte Provincial Hospital (WLPH)
Baybay Doctors' Hospital (BDH)
Baybay Rural Health Unit I
Baybay Rural Health Unit II
Visayas State University Hospital

Shopping Centers

Prince Mall Baybay
Prince Tiangge-Tiangge
Novo Baybay
Centro Department Store
HM Enterprises
Sanying Commercial
Allison Marketing
VSU Market Complex
Fatima RTW and Footwear
G and S Store
Melinda's Baclaran Store
572 Enterprises
Lifeline
Bacdivisoria Enterprises
Chabita Fashion
Amony Fashion

Industries

Ching Bee Trading Corporation
Green Carbon Inc.
SC Global Coco Products Inc.
Specialty Pulp Manufacturing Corp.
Visayas Oil Mill Inc.

Fast Food/Restaurants

Jollibee
Mang Inasal
Andoks
Dunkin' Donuts
Ogis Lechon Manok / Pizza Marie
Balamban Liempo
Rose Bakeshop & Bistro
JC Foodspot
Dominicus Restaurant
Captain's Grill and Restobar
Don Protacio Grill
J&E Seafood Restaurant
Baybay Barbeque Plaza
Ai Kan-anan
Val's Garden
SFB Pizza
Irez Pizza and Ristorante
Mama Nelly's Kitchenette
Panato Bread Co. Bakery and Cafe [1]

Telecommunications

Landline

Mobile

Accommodation

GV Tower Hotel Baybay
Lady Sam Residence
Palermo Hotel
Uptown Plaza Hotel
Asia Novotel
Baybay Townhouse Hotel
VSU Hostel
The Apartelle at VSU
VSU Garden Resort
JR Pension House
Kilim Bayview Pension house

Banking and Finance

Shipping Lines

Lapu-Lapu Shipping Lines

M/V Rosalia
M/V Lapu-lapu Ferry 8

Cityhood

Recently Baybay lost its cityhood, along with 15 other cities, after the Supreme Court of the Philippines granted a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines, and declared the cityhood law (RA 9389) which allowed the town to acquire its city status, unconstitutional. The said cities, the court ruled, did not meet the requirements for cityhood.

However, more than a year later, on December 22, 2009, acting on the appeal of the so-called "League of 16 Cities" (of which Baybay is a part of), the Supreme Court reversed its earlier ruling as it ruled that "at the end of the day, the passage of the amendatory law (regarding the criteria for cityhood as set by Congress) is no different from the enactment of a law, i.e., the cityhood laws specifically exempting a particular political subdivision from the criteria earlier mentioned. Congress, in enacting the exempting law/s, effectively decreased the already codified indicators."^[4] As such, the cityhood status of Baybay is effectively restored.

But on August 24, 2010, in a 16-page resolution, the Supreme Court reinstated its November 18, 2008, decision striking down the Cityhood laws^[5] making Baybay a municipality again.

Voting 7-6, with two justices not taking part, the SC reinstated its Nov. 18, 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional the Republic Acts (RAs) converting 16 municipalities into cities again.

On February 15, 2011, the supreme court upheld for the 3rd time the cityhood of Baybay and 15 other towns in the Philippines.^[6] Baybay is a city again.

Geographical Location

External links

References

10°41′N 124°50′E / 10.683°N 124.833°E / 10.683; 124.833

[1] ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangguniang_Panlungsod

[2] ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cities_of_the_Philippines#Government

[3] ttp://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=083708000&regcode=08&provcode=37

[4] SC reverses self, upholds creation of 16 cities

[5] SC Reinstates 2008 Decision Voiding 16 Cityhood Laws

[6] ttp://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=17453

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