Dagohoy, Bohol

Also known as: "Town Named After a Hero" · Francisco Dagohoy Memorial Town

Definition

Dagohoy is a fifth-class municipality in the interior of Bohol, Philippines, named in honor of Francisco Dagohoy, the Boholano leader of the longest recorded rebellion in Philippine history against Spanish colonial rule (1744-1829). It is an agricultural upland municipality producing rice, corn, coconut, and root crops.

Identities (Wikipedia/Wikidata/DBpedia)

Wikipedia (English): Dagohoy, Bohol
Wikidata: Dagohoy municipality
DBpedia: Dagohoy, Bohol resource page
PSGC: 072208000

Also Known As

“Town Named After a Hero”
Francisco Dagohoy Memorial Town

Examples and Analogies

Dagohoy belongs to a group of Philippine municipalities named after historical figures. Its upland agricultural character is similar to Sierra Bullones and other interior Bohol towns where farming is the primary livelihood and local identity is tied to regional history.

Usage Scenarios

Dagohoy is an agricultural production area for rice, corn, and coconut; a residential interior municipality supported by farming and small trade; a cultural-historical reference point connected to the Dagohoy Rebellion; and a watershed and upland ecosystem area.

Strategies

Strategies focus on improving farm-to-market roads and irrigation, supporting crop diversification and livestock, expanding social services, and preserving the memory of Francisco Dagohoy through commemorations and education. Upland agroforestry protects watersheds.

Security and Safety Measures

Safety planning centers on typhoon and landslide preparedness for upland barangays, flood response, and basic fire and traffic safety. The PNP municipal station and barangay tanods provide routine peace and order coverage across scattered settlements.

Historical Context

The municipality was named after Francisco Dagohoy, who initiated the 1744 rebellion and sustained a free Boholano community in the mountains for 85 years. The town was created in the 20th century to administer interior Bohol territory, adopting the hero’s name.

Challenges and Controversies

Challenges include limited revenue, low farm incomes, the high cost of serving dispersed upland barangays, and environmental pressure from sloping-land farming. Debates cover land tenure, watershed management, and funding commemoration relative to development needs.