5 Facts About Minglanilla; Did You Know?



1. Fr. Fernando Sanchez

The 1st priest that was assigned in Minglanilla is Fr. Fernando Sanchez.

2. 1958

It was the year when Minglanilla was founded by Fr. Fernando Sanchez. Year 1958.

3. “Buat”

The former name of Minglanilla is “Buat”, a local term for “bulad, or dried fish.
 It was probably due to the fact that it was the place where early settlers dried (buad/buat) their sea catches.

4. A Place in Spain

Minglanilla is a place in Spain. Fr. Fernando Sanchez gave the name “Minglanilla” after a place in Spain where he stayed.

5. Naga, Cebu

Minglanilla was once part of its adjacent town, Naga.

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