Liloan was founded in 1820 but ecclesiastical work began 1918. Its territorial is composed of the Poblacion, Amaga, Anilao, Bahay, Cagbungalon, Calian, Caligangan, Candayuman, Catig, Estela (founded by three Bohol migrants and in 1904 was made a barrio by Gov. Peter Borseth, as Estela de Borseth), Fatima, Gud-an, Guintoylan, Himay-angan (from Himasa Felicidad) for abundance of produce from the sit
ios and was founded by Gregorio Dago-oc, Ilag, Magaupas, Malangza, Molopolo (constituted in 1901 by councilor Jorge Kapili. Although existing since 1886, named after two islets (Pulo), Pandan, Pres. A lighthouse stands like a sentry of the bay, which is a safe harbor during inclement weather. The bay is picturesque and from the passage it looks like a postcard town surrounded by the wind breaking hills. A historical landmark is a great war long ago, is being considered by the provincial and local government in memory of one milestone of Southern Elite’s history when the town was chosen as invasion site in the liberation of the Philippines, where once Marauding planes frequently attack the town as part of the impossible dream to extirpate the liberation forces. Liloan is located in the Northeastern side of Panaon island that looks like a blind diverticulum except that on closer distance there is a tiny passage, dividing the mainland of Leyte and Panaon island, called Wawa, (Panaon Strait Passage). The passage is famous for swirling currents from turbulent minute maelstrom when off tides rush in. The minute whirlpools are called Lilo. Liloan derived its name from the phenomenon. MISSION:
The municipality of Liloan shall:
Establish an investment friendly culture through an improved facilities and infrastructure;
Provision of quality and sustainable basic services to the constituents;
Provision of modern and application technology on Fisheries and Agriculture;
Sustain peace and order and public safety of the municipality of Liloan;
Provide realistic measures to increase awareness on disaster risk reduction;
Enact and implement local laws and policies / ordinances beneficial for the general welfare of the people;
Provide responsive health and emergency services and public assistance;
Install or rehabilitate climate change-and disaster-resilient structures and facilities along strategic areas;
Provide demand-driven livelihood skills and capability building programs to capacitate and rebuild normal living condition to disaster affected communities;
It shall also ensure a functional Local Special Bodies and other mandatory councils and committees guided by consultative, participative local functionaries, officials and other stakeholders;
Enhancing and promoting better quality of life, wholesome and sustainable benefiting competent, cooperative and participative local constituents. VISION:
The center of commerce in Panaon island with sustainably developed agro and eco tourism industry in a safe and climate change resilient community of self reliant, educated, healthy and peace loving liloanons inspired by efficient, competent and God-loving leaders.
