Baybay, Leyte
Encyclopedia
The City of 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 2007 census, it has a population of 102,526 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.
s.
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. 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.
Presidentes Municipal
Town Mayors
Based on the 2007 NCSB report, Baybay registered a total population of 102,526 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 Visayan-speaking people, with the mix of Waray-waray and Surigaonon dialect. 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.
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.
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 1 hour or by a BUs which takes 2 hours trip. Also, from Ormoc City
, ride a bus and it takes 1 hour trip, same also in Maasin City
.
(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.
Private
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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." 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 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. Baybay is a city again.
Cities of the Philippines
A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...
located in the Province of Leyte, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is situated on the western coast of the province of Leyte
Leyte
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran...
. It is bounded by Camotes Sea
Camotes Sea
The Camotes Sea is a small sea within the Philippine archipelago, between the Eastern Visayas and the Central Visayas. It is bordered by the islands of Leyte to the north and east, Bohol to the south, and Cebu to the west. The sea is connected to the Visayan Sea to the northwest, and to the Bohol...
on the west, Albuera, Leyte
Albuera, Leyte
Albuera is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 34,335 people in 7,193 households.The town boasts of a semi-concrete municipal building...
on the north, Inopacan, Leyte
Inopacan, Leyte
Inopacan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. In the south, it borders with the town of Hindang and Camotes Sea in the west...
on the south, Burauen, Leyte
Burauen, Leyte
Burauen is a 1st class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 48,606 people in 9,213 households....
, La Paz, Leyte
La Paz, Leyte
La Paz is a 5th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 17,627 people in 3,473 households.-Barangays:...
and MacArthur, Leyte
MacArthur, Leyte
MacArthur is a 5th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,844 people in 3,410 households.Mayor: Rene Ruba Leria Vice Mayor: Leonardo Balaga Leria-Barangays:...
on the northeast, Javier, Leyte
Javier, Leyte
Javier is a fourth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines, and a 14,180 hectare rural town approximately 73 kilometers south of Tacloban City. It is located between the boundaries of Baybay on the west side and MacArthur & Abuyog Towns, along the Leyte Gulf...
on the east, and Abuyog, Leyte
Abuyog, Leyte
Abuyog, the home of the Buyogan Festival is a 1st class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. It is the largest town of the island of Leyte in terms of land area facing Leyte Gulf out into the Pacific Ocean...
and Mahaplag, Leyte
Mahaplag, Leyte
Mahaplag is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 26,511 people in 5,199 households.-Barangays:Mahaplag is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.* Campin...
on the southeast.
It has a Type 4 climate
Climate
Climate encompasses the statistics of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological elemental measurements in a given region over long periods...
, 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
Visayas
The Visayas or Visayan Islands and locally known as Kabisay-an gid, is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are considered the northeast...
and also in Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and one of the leading schools in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
on agricultural research, and was called as Resort University, the Visayas State University
Visayas State University
The Visayas State University is a premier university in the Philippines located at the city Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. It is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia for research in agriculture. The five-campus VSU system has ten colleges, three institutes and one school...
.
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 2007 census, it has a population of 102,526 people. Also, it is the 2nd largest city after Ormoc City
Ormoc City
The City of Ormoc is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. The city's name is derived from ogmok, an old Visayan term for lowland or depressed plain. It is the first non-provincial city of the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 177,524 people...
in the province in terms of land area. Before, Baybay was the biggest town in Leyte
Leyte
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran...
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 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
- Altavista
- Ambacan
- Amguhan
- Ampihanon
- Balao
- Banahao
- Biasong
- Bidlinan
- Bitanhuan
- Bubon
- Buenavista
- Candadam
- Can-ipa
- Caridad
- Ciabo
- Cogon
- Gaas
- Gabas
- Gacat
- Guadalupe (Utod)
- Gubang
- Hibunawan
- Higuloan
- 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 PanlungsodSangguniang Panlungsod
The Sangguniang Panlungsod is the local legislative branch of city governments in the Philippines. The term is coined from the Tagalog words "sanggunian" and "lungsod" which means "city council". It passes ordinances and resolutions for the administration of the city. Its powers are defined by the...
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. 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 - 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
PopulationBased on the 2007 NCSB report, Baybay registered a total population of 102,526 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 Visayan-speaking people, with the mix of Waray-waray and Surigaonon dialect. Most of the people are Roman Catholic, almost 90% of the whole population. But, there are also the presence of Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
and Protestants, and also, Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo also known as INC, is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia. Due to a number of similarities, some Protestant writers describe the INC's doctrines as restorationist in...
. Just recently, the presence of Muslims have added the population of the city.
Culture
As a melting pot in the part of Leyte, Baybay has developed a mix of culture with Waray influence. And although most Baybayanos have adopted a modern lifestyle, they have retained their distinctive traits and traditions.Baybay is known as a hub of business and industry for the western coast of Leyte
Leyte
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran...
, 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 CityCebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
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
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
through Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
-Facilities:Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport's facilities include a single-storey terminal building, a communications tower and administrative building. Small cafes surround outside the terminal across the parking area.* Terminal...
which is located in Tacloban City
Tacloban City
The City of Tacloban is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population in Eastern Visayas...
. From Tacloban, ride a Public Utility Van and it takes 1 hour or by a BUs which takes 2 hours trip. Also, from Ormoc City
Ormoc City
The City of Ormoc is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. The city's name is derived from ogmok, an old Visayan term for lowland or depressed plain. It is the first non-provincial city of the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 177,524 people...
, ride a bus and it takes 1 hour trip, same also in Maasin City
Maasin City
Maasin City is a 4th class city in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. It is the capital city of Southern Leyte. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 79,737.On August 10, 2000 Maasin was converted into a city.- History :...
.
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
The City is home to various reputable colleges and universities in the country. The Visayas State UniversityVisayas State University
The Visayas State University is a premier university in the Philippines located at the city Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. It is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia for research in agriculture. The five-campus VSU system has ten colleges, three institutes and one school...
(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
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
in agricultural research. VSU is the only university in the region recognized by the Department of Tourism in the entire Visayas
Visayas
The Visayas or Visayan Islands and locally known as Kabisay-an gid, is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are considered the northeast...
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
Camotes Sea
The Camotes Sea is a small sea within the Philippine archipelago, between the Eastern Visayas and the Central Visayas. It is bordered by the islands of Leyte to the north and east, Bohol to the south, and Cebu to the west. The sea is connected to the Visayan Sea to the northwest, and to the Bohol...
. 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
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception , 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...
(FCIC), a privately-owned college maintained and developed by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration is a papal congregation of the Roman Catholic Church, founded on July 20, 1863 by Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel in Olpe, Germany. An American branch was established by six pioneer nuns who emigrated to Lafayette, Indiana in 1875. In 1886 the...
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 Visayas State University The Visayas State University is a premier university in the Philippines located at the city Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. It is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia for research in agriculture. The five-campus VSU system has ten colleges, three institutes and one school... (Main Campus) |
Visca, Baybay City |
| Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception , 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... |
A. Bonifacio St., Zone 2, Baybay City |
| Acedilla Technological Institute | A. Mabini St., Zone 4, Baybay City |
Secondary
Public| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Baybay National High School Baybay National High School Baybay National High School is a public High School located at 30 de Deciembre St., Zone 12, Baybay City, Leyte. It is considered as the biggest High School in the whole city in terms of land area and population. Also, it is the first Public High School established in Baybay City in the year 1945... |
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 Visayas State University The Visayas State University is a premier university in the Philippines located at the city Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. It is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia for research in agriculture. The five-campus VSU system has ten colleges, three institutes and one school... 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 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 Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception , 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... |
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 Visayas State University The Visayas State University is a premier university in the Philippines located at the city Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. It is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia for research in agriculture. The five-campus VSU system has ten colleges, three institutes and one school... Lower Campus, Visca, Baybay City |
Pre-Elementary
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception , 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... |
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 |
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
- Gaisano Metro Baybay (Soon To Rise)
- 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
Fast Food/Restaurants
- JollibeeJollibeeJollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...
- Mang InasalMang InasalMang Inasal is a common fast food chain in the Philippines.-History:Edgar Sia II engaged in business at twenty years of age. He opened the first branch at the Robinson's Mall Carpark-Iloilo....
- Andoks
- Dunkin Donuts
- Ogis Lechon Manok / Pizza Marie
- 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
Telecommunications
Landline- Bayan TelecommunicationsBayan TelecommunicationsBayan Telecommunications, Inc. is a telecommunications company serving areas in Metro Manila, Bicol and local exchange service areas in the Visayas and Mindanao regions combined cover a population of over 25 million, nearly 33% of the population of the Philippines.Its operating units in the...
- Globe TelecomGlobe TelecomGlobe Telecom , commonly known as Globe, is a telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe provides mobile, fixed line, and broadband Internet services.- History :In 1928, Congress passed Act No...
Mobile
- Smart CommunicationsSmart CommunicationsSmart Communications is a wholly owned mobile phone and Internet service subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company .On June 30, 2010 the company reported that it had over 45 million cellular subscribers.-Brands:...
- Globe TelecomGlobe TelecomGlobe Telecom , commonly known as Globe, is a telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe provides mobile, fixed line, and broadband Internet services.- History :In 1928, Congress passed Act No...
- Sun CellularSun CellularDigitel Mobile Philippines, Inc., is a mobile telecommunication service provider in the Philippines doing business as Sun Cellular. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Telecommunications Philippines, or Digitel. Digitel is in turn owned by the JG Summit Group with a minority stake...
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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
- Allied BankAllied BankAllied Bank, formally known as Allied Banking Corporation, is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, ranking tenth in terms of assets...
- Banco de Oro (Soon to Open)
- ChinabankChinabankChina Banking Corporation , known publicly as China Bank is Philippines' fourth largest universal bank by market capitalization. Established in 1920, it is the first privately-owned commercial bank in the Philippines. It is likewise the first bank in Southeast Asia to process deposit accounts...
- Green BankGreen BankGreen Bank may refer to:* Green Bank , rural bank in the Caraga region, Philippines* Green Bank, Cumbria, place in England* Green Bank, West Virginia, community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA...
- Philippine National BankPhilippine National BankThe Philippine National Bank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, ranking fourth in terms of assets...
- MetrobankMetrobankMetrobank can refer to:*Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company , a Philippine bank*MetroBank, the subsidiary of MetroCorp Bancshares, an American bank based in Houston, Texas* Metro Bank , a British retail bank established in 2010...
- Land Bank of the PhilippinesLand Bank of the PhilippinesLand Bank of the Philippines , also known as LANDBANK or by its initials, LBP, is a bank in the Philippines owned by the Philippine government with a special focus on serving the needs of farmers and fishermen...
- Rural Bank of Dulag
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
League of Cities of the Philippines
The League of Cities of the Philippines - or more simply the League of Cities or LCP - is a formal organization of all the cities in 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." As such, the cityhood status of Baybay is effectively restored.
But on August 24, 2010, in a 16-page resolution, the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice...
reinstated its November 18, 2008 decision striking down the Cityhood laws 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. Baybay is a city again.