History of Barangay Labangon
There exists today a small shallow river which crosses a part of Labangon. There was not much importance attached to this stream until 1898 when the Revolution against Spanish rule, which started in several provinces surrounding Manila, found immediate response among the highly patriotic sons of Cebu under the leadership of a Negrense, Leon Kilat. They rose in rebellion by attacking the Spanish forces in Cebu and were initially victorious until the timely arrival of Spanish ships bringing reinforcements (April 3-7, 1898). The Cebu revolt was momentarily suppressed.
But for some time after the uprising was quelled, the Cebu revolutionaries continued to dominate much of Labangon territory. The Spaniards did not dare cross the stream because they knew that many armed rebels still roamed within the safety of this then heavily plant - covered portions of San Nicolas. To totally destroy, the Cebuano freedom fighters required crossing the river. This the Spaniards avoided.
Labangon means crossing. The stream was virtually a no man's land. To engage the enemy the other combatant had to cross the river. Later, the surrounding area which eventually became a barangay, like the stream, was also called Labangon.
Part of the historic San Nicolas, Labangon has its ample share of historic episodes during the oppressive Spanish regime. In fact, the climax of the 1898 uprising was in the vicinity of Labangon. One of its major streets - Tres de Abril - stands a mute testimony to the trepidity and daringness of the patriots of Cebu. Dionisio A. Sy writes about this well-known encounter between Spanish forces and Cebuano patriots.
At the intersection of V. Rama Avenue and Tres de Abril Street, Leon Kilat deployed his men. He assigned
Eugenio Gines and Francisco Llamas to command the left wing Katipuneros, assisted by Arsenio Cabreros,
Rufo Abella, Pio Lopez, and Dionisio Abellar. The center column, commanded by Leon Kilat and assisted
by Alejo Minoza, took position at the insection itself. Majority of the Katipuneros were massed here, using
as cover the stone corner of the house of Nicolasa "Lasay" and Antonio Lopez.
Cebuano blood was shed for independence. Captain Monfort's platoon was the forward column of the
loyalist force, and upon orders of the captain, this platoon opened fire. Upon exhausting their five shots
(maximum capacity of the Mause rifle magazine), they reloaded while the second column of Captain
Gutierrez fired. But before the first column could effectively fire again, the Katipuneros had rushed across
the street and furious hand-to-hand combat ensued.
The left wing of the Katipuneros swarmed along Tres de Abril Street effectively blocking escape along it,
while the eastern portion of V. Rama, guarded by Justo Kabajar's men, was less effectively defended since
Kabajar's men had only a few men.
Loyalists and Katipuneros casualties at the Tres de Abril fight cannot well be determined due to divergent
reports. What seems clear is that four Spaniards were killed on the spot.
On the side of the Katipuneros, Gregorio Salazar of Sangi, San Fernando died on the spot. Titoy Saceda
from Labangon died later from wounds suffered. Eight KKK's were wounded, including Eugenio
Gines, Arsenio Cabreros of Basak, Dionisio Abellar (Abelgas) and one follower of Minoza from Sitio
Bitlang.
Some of the historied incidents in Labangon were the initiation of Captain Jacinto Pacana in Labangon, and his big house also in Labangon was "converted into a KKK general headquarters and its ground floor into an infirmary. Among those treated there were Arsenio Cabreros and Eugenio "Lindol" Gines, wounded in the thigh and unable to walk.
Fray Isidro Liberal, an elderly Recollect friar and elderly Italian piano professor, Hernesto Stancampiano, were captured by the Katipuneros the morning after the Tres de Abril fight and taken to the house of Chinese Lucio Herrera (Uy Mayan or Uy Chijon) in Labangon.
Most of the people of Labangon are predominantly native in origin like those of other parts of San Nicolas. Many descendants of Labangon hero Jacinto Pacaña are still residents of the place. The residents live mostly on employment and some by engaging in small-scale industries like making furniture from rattan and the manufacturing of bakya (wooden slippers). A number also live by making native delicacies which are sold in different establishments in the city.
Fittingly, two of its major streets where public transport passes through going to adjacent barangay Punta Princesa or to Cebu City proper, are named Tres de Abril and Katipunan, which bespeak of the intense patriotism of the erstwhile Labangon people, whose menfolk joined the Katipunan and courageously fought at the battle of Tres de Abril.
DEMOGRAPHY:
Land Area: 1,095 sq. km.
Estimated Population: 28,487
Female: 11,565 Male: 11,138
No. of Household: 4,173
No. of Families: 5,440
Labangon is one of the largest barangays in Cebu City with an area of 1,095 sq. km. There are forty eight (48) sitios. The timezone in Labangon is Asia/Manila. Sunrise is at 05:33 AM and Sunset is at 17:55 PM. Latitude is 10.3044444 Degrees and Longitude is 123.87 Degrees.
CLIMATE
The weather is warm and tropical with a temperature at around 30 Degrees Celsius or 86 Degrees Fahrenheit.
SITIOS
Andang NSDC/Kamanggahan
Arco Alley/La Cross Nalsube
Bellaville Osmena Drive
Bon-ami Pakasal-nasi
Bonbonan Lower Paseo San Ramon
Bonbonan Upper Perpetual Valley
Bugnay I Rosalina Village
Bugnay II Sacred Heart Village
Bliss Salve Fatima
Caimito Shangrila
Caimito Riverside Sta. Ana
Callejon Stage
Camanchile Sto. Nino A. Lopez
Capaculan Sto. Rosario
Cogon Lower UCLAHAI
Cogon Upper
Culo
Dirty Katipunan (unidentified)
Gelig Tres de Abril (unidentified)
Green Meadows
ISKP
Jabonero
KAKARESAC
Kamalig
LABSALEX
Lariosa Clan
Latresass
Los Obreros
Lupa
Ma. Paloma
Mancao
BOUNDARIES:
North Barangay Calamba
South Barangay Tisa
East Barangay Guadalupe
West Barangay Duljo Fatima
STRUCTURES & FACILITIES:
Name of Structure/Facility Address
Sta. Ana Health Center Sitio Sta. Ana
Court of Appeals Sitio Ma. Paloma
Cebu Veterans Cemetery/Municipal Cemetery Sitio Kamanggahan
Department of Social Services and Development Sitio Kamanggahan
Remedios Parish Church Sitio A. Lopez
Sovereign Grace Bible Church Happy Valley
Labangon Sports Complex Katipunan St.
Labangon Fire Station -do-
Labangon Health Center -do-
Labangon Public Market -do-
Department of Social Welfare and Services -do-
Labangon Barangay Hall -do-
Labangon Multipurpose Center -do-
(Senior Citizens, Women's, Youth)
National Road: NA
City Roads: Katipunan, Salvador, A. Lopez, Tres de Abril
Barangay Roads: Camomot Francia, Col. Java, Ben Zubiri, Mariano Abella, Jabonero, Bliss,
Ports: None
ECONOMY
Trading, Merchandise, Food, Service, Furniture-making, Shellcraft and Woodcraft are the economic activities in Barangay Labangon.
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
Paseo Arcenas Arcade Stio Sta. Ana
Rustan's Supermarket -do-
Convergys Call Center -do-
Cebu Landmasters Salvador Street
SCHOOLS ( PUBLIC & PRIVATE )
DAY CARE: Bliss Day Care Center
Early Childhood Care Development Day Care Center
Labangon Day Care Center
Sta. Ana Day Care Center
ELEMENTARY: Labangon Elementary School
Labangon Bliss Elementary School
Cebu City SDA Elementary School
One World Montessori
South Hills International School
Marianne Childhood Educational Center
Salazar Institute of Technology
HIGH SCHOOL: Don Sergio Osmeña High School
Salazar Institute of Technology
Cebu City National Science High School
Cebu Institute of Technology-University
COLLEGE: Cebu Institute of Terchnology-University
Salazar Institute of Technology
NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (partner with Barangay Labangon)
Euphrasia Development Inc.
Forge Inc.
Rotary Club of Banilad Metro
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS
Kalipi
Bantay Banay
Senior Citizens Federation Labangon Chapter
Persons with Disabilities Labangon Chapter
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
Bliss Homeowners Association
BUHAI
Katipunan Homeowners Association
KASATRES
LALEHAI
SESAMHAI
Upper Sta. Ana Homeowners Association
UBHAI A, B, C, D
PUBLIC TRANSPORT (PUJ's & Routes)
12A – Labangon – Highway – Panganiban – Carbon
12B – Labangon – Highway – Sikatuna – Cathedral/Sto Nino
12C – Labangon – Highway – Panganiban – Colon
12D – Labangon – Highway – Junquera – Colon
12E – Labangon – Highway – San Carlos – Sikatuna – SM
12F – Labangon – Tabo-an – Carbon – Manalili
12G – Labangon – Tabo-an – Colon – SM
12I – Labangon – Highway – Panganiban – Colon – SM
12J – Labangon – Highway – Junquera – Colon – SM
12L – Labangon – V-Rama/Fuente Osmena/Mango – CIC – Ayala
12M – same route as 12B but will pass Leon Kilat when returning to Labangon
