About Miagao
PHYSICAL RESOURCE PROFILE
The Municipality has a total land area of 15,722.04 hectares. The poblacion, composed of eight (8) barangays, has an area of 299.54 hectares and the remaining 111 barangays has a total area of 15,422.50.
Miagao, a brief History
Miagao became an independent Municipality in 1716. It used to be a part or arrabal of four (4) different towns. Record shows that before Miagao became a town, it was an arrabal of Oton until 1580; of Tigbauan until 1952; of Suaraga or Suaragan (now San Joaquin) until 1703; and of Guimbal until 1716 when it became an independent town. It was until 1731, however, when Miagao had its own head. Read more: Miagao, a brief History
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Through the tireless efforts of Congresswoman Janette L. Garin, some 597 Miagaowanons will once again receive essential aid through DOLE TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers).
Mayor Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr., in his speech, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Garin for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing the Miagaowanons and addressing their needs. He stressed that, in partnership with Congresswoman Garin, he will...
BIDDING CONFERENCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
(1) COSTRUCTION OF KIRAYAN NORTE- KIRAYAN SUR SHORELINE PROTECTION, BRGY. KIRAYAN NORTE, MIAGAO, ILOILO (2) CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM (CONSTRUCTION OF GABION) BRGY. CALAGTANGAN, MIAGAO, ILOILO (3) CONSTRUCTION OF IGCABITOON HANGING BRIDGE, BRGY. IGCABITOON,...
Demonstrating unwavering dedication, Congresswoman Janette L. Garin and Mayor Richard Garin meticulously supervised the third round of the Bantay Kalusugan Health Caravan at the Regional Evacuation Center on June 17-20, 2024.
The third batch of the Bantay Kalusugan initiative is a testament to Congresswoman Garin's enduring commitment to the health and well-being of the Miagaoanons. Recognizing the indispensable value of continuous medical support, Congresswoman Garin has reinstated the...
Some 84 Miagaowanons were beneficiaries of the distribution of electronic bikes on June 15, 2024.
The recipients included teachers, midwives, and selected government employees. In an interview with Congresswoman Doc Nanay Janette Garin, she revealed that the e-bikes are intended to mitigate the rising costs of transportation while also helping barangay officials...
The local government here faces another challenge in pursuing the Seal of Good Local Governance Awards for 2023, highlighting diverse areas of governance.
The team of evaluators, led by Ms. Ruth Leda Alagban, LGOO VII from DILG Negros Occidental, scrutinized the town’s adherence to several critical metrics: - Financial Administration and Sustainability - Disaster Preparedness - Social Protection and Sensitivity - Health...