Toboso, Negros Occidental


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Etymology

The word "Toboso" was mentioned by Spanish Explorer to be a group of early American Indians living in Texas and Monterey, Mexico. Probably, Spanish Colonizer in the Philippines named this Town. Philippine history books also mentioned Spanish Colonizers naming Filipinos as "Indio".

Economy

Economic progress in Toboso is slow due to the limited number of business establishments. It is commonly called "the municipality with the highest poverty incidence" in Negros Occidental. Since its municipality recognition on July 1, 1948, the town struggled to be at par with its neighboring cities like Escalante, Sagay, San Carlos and the town of Calatrava.
Economy depends on sugarcane plantation, farming and fishing. Inhabitants often find work in neighboring provinces. Others worked as Overseas Filipino Workers, others engage in handicraft business. Some choose food preparations and forming of local, small businesses.

People

The town is generally peaceful with friendly inhabitants. A townhouse is situated in barangay Poblacion and is accessible by land and smaller boats for sea travel.
The inhabitants speak two languages: Cebuano followed by Ilonggo and of course, Filipino and English which were taught in schools.
The prominent families who have ruled this town are the Bedonia, De la Cruz, Baynosa and Valencia. The current mayor is Richard M. Jaojoco.

Barangays

Toboso is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.

Demographics