Dumanjug, Cebu

Dumanjug is located in the southern part of Cebu. It is about 3 hours ride from the Cebu City. The name Dumanjug came from word "Duman" which is native person's name and "JUG" a last syllable of the word "Nahug" which means "to fall down". The name came from a historic event in this place. Duman was a local folk. He is a coconut juicer or "manananggot" in local term. One time during the spanish colonization in the Philippines, a spanish army inquired about the name of the place. On the other hand people rushed and says "Si Duman nahug", Duman fall from the coconut tree. Upon hearing it, the spanish army thought that the name of the place is "DUMANJUG".

Dumanjug is rich in agricultural products such as corn and vegetables,
livestocks and poultries. Part of the Dumanjug is near the coastal area that is why people near the sea have the opportunity to catch fish for food and for commercial. The Tapon area has a wide area of mangrove trees. We already know that it is an excellent breeding ground for fish. They are continually planting mangrove. Tangil Dumanjug, also has smaller ships that transport passengers from Negros to Cebu.  

Dumanjug is also proud of its handicrafted wall decor, basket and other native products. Most of the native products made in Dumanjug are for export. This kind of native products bring opportunities for many dumanjuganons for additional income. The raw materials used are abundant in the place. A sample for this product can be found in this link www.rentale.blogspot.com. These native products are very useful and can be customized into your own basket, mats, placemats, wall decors among others. It doesn't become the signature products of Dumanjug but it is also a unique features that Dumanjug has to offer.

Dumanjug is composed of 37 Barangays namely:
    * Balaygtiki
    * Bitoon
    * Bulak
    * Bullogan
    * Doldol
    * Kabalaasnan
    * Kabatbatan
    * Calaboon
    * Kambanog
    * Camboang
    * Candabong
    * Kang-actol
    * Kanghalo
    * Kanghumaod
    * Kanguha
    * Kantangkas
    * Kanyuko
    * Cogon
    * Kolabtingon
    * Cotcoton
    * Lamak
    * Lawaan
    * Liong
    * Manlapay
    * Masa
    * Matalao
    * Paculob
    * Panlaan
    * Pawa
    * Poblacion Central
    * Poblacion Ilaya
    * Poblacion Looc
    * Poblacion Sima
    * Tangil
    * Tapon
    * Tubod-Bitoon
    * Tubod-Dugoan

Dumanjug town fiesta falls every 4th of October in honor of Saint Francis of Asisi. During the celebration, school students will present their Sinangiaw. It is a colorful dancing festival in honor of the patron saint for their good harvest of fruits, corn and vegetables. It is participated by schools in different barangays of the Dumanjug.

Dumanjug is also a developed town. It's town plaza has evolved and developed to be more alive. The town plaza of Dumanjug is one of the most visited place. It has a lot of sits in it, swing and seesaw for the kids, etc.