The RELATIVES OF DORA THE EXPLORER

Its been a long day with the sun up high in the sky. The weather so good and the place so fresh in our eyes craving for something new. It may be a long road to take but our thirst for new adventure cries in the midst of our minds. And now we shall take our journey....

As we traveled from the city to the place where it literally started, SOGOD, we found a small town full of wonders and natural beauty. The word  " sogod "comes from the place where white sand is STARTING to appear according to Lumads. It is a 3-hour ride from the city. 

The moment we stopped by the heart of Sogod , we were amazed by the fact where their municipal hall is located; on a hill. The municipal hall is big, modernized yet with a vintage touch. Equipped with facilities that can serve the people. 

                

                 Municipal Officials of Sogod as of 2013

                                    Mayor: Moonyeen Durano
                                 Vice Mayor: Richard Streegan

                                  Councilors: Day Lyn Cabahug

                                                     Woodrow Q. Presillas

                                                     William G. Brigoli

                                                     Elmer Ceniza 

                                                     Al Arnado

                                                     Angelina Roble

                                                     Ric Vanguardia

                                                     Gamaliel B. Lumapas

Beside the municipal hall is the police station to ensure the safety of the people, rural health center for free medicine and other health concerns, and the ambulance at the ready for emergency needs.

                         

Alongside the road you will find these barangays namely Bawo, from the name of the fish, Poblacion, the center of the whole municipality, Ibabao from the word itself which means uphill, Bagatayam from the words " bagat" and "ayam" which means "meet" and "hunter" Simply put, Bagatayam is the place where hunters meet. Lastly, Barangay Damolog where the roads have shifted into a two-way path where one road leads to Tabuelan and the other one to Borbon.

BARANGAY PROFILES

Barangay Bawo

          Population: 2,566

          Religions:   Roman Catholic

                           Iglesia Ni Kristo

                     Bible Baptist

                            Jehovas Witnesses

            Source of Income:  Fishing

                              Farming

                                    Hog Fattening

                                    Delicacies making

          Officials

                Brgy. Captain :  Hon. Sarah Roble

                Brgy. Kagawads: Hon. Ramel Lima

                                        Hon. Ronald Lima

                                        Hon. Francisco Tapere

                                        Hon. Alexis Roble

                                        Hon. Alexander Veronas

                                        Hon. Rossana Concepcion Veronas

Barangay Poblacion

          Population: 2,886

          Religions:    Roman Catholic

                            Bible Baptist

                            Jehovas Witnesses

        Source of Income:  Fishing

                         Farming

                         Hog Fattening

                         Delicacies making

          Officials

                            Brgy. Captain :    Hon. Gregorio Omolon Jr.

                            Brgy. Kagawads:  Hon. Lolita Ceniza

                                     Hon. Galileo Monisit

                                     Hon. Wilson Tejero

                                                 Hon. Anna Faye Armecin

                                     Hon. Teodoro Monsanto

                                     Hon. Frederick Branzuela

( Note : Some barangays were not given information due to the absence of the Barangay Secretary)

To the people of Sogod, faith is very important than other stuffs. Their church was named after St. James the Apostle. It is located at Brgy. Ibabao with long steps in order to get there. Up there you will witness the beauty of the seas and the sky.

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The Sogod festival is called Panagsogod festival. Held every 25th of July to celebrate their history and in honor of St. James the Apostle. Unfortunately for us we did not make it to the festival. But here is a link to see what it looks like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyfb7ODqHIg

On our way to seek exciting sites and unusual taste for new discovery, we found what the people in Sogod call Bagatayam Falls. A natural beauty we ought to bring memories surely. We followed where the water came from and we were amazed and enchanted by the answer.

Binaliw springs somehow holds a mysterious feeling when you get there. It is where the water from the falls came from. Many people believe that the water there has these healing powers that can heal the sick if they put there faith there. The spring there has a grotto of the virgin Mary. Few rules and regulations should be followed there for they consider the place as holy grounds.

One famous resort that many people are looking forward to visit is the North Sky Beach Resort. It is located at Brgy. Bawo. The resort consists of many small cottages and rooms for overnights, pools and of course it would not be complete without the relaxing feeling of the sea. They are open for reservations for different events.