bounded by the municipality of Naga and Toledo on its north and west respectively

Minglanilla was founded on 1858 by Fr. Fernando Sanchez, the first priest assigned in the municipality. Minglanilla was formerly known as "Buat", Fr. Sanchez later changed the name to Minglanilla taken from his obscure place in Spain.

            Minglanilla is a first class municipality in the province of Cebu, it was also known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. It is bounded by the municipality of Naga and Toledo on its north and west respectively. Its climate is classified as third type, with short dry season lasting from one to six months, uniform high temperature and heavy precipitation distribution throughout the year. Its water supply comes from MCWD, with VECO supplying its electricity.

Municipal Officials as of May 2013

Mayor: Elanito (Lani) Alidon Peña

Vice-Mayor: Robert John R. Selma

Councilors: Rajiv V. Enad, Samuel G. Adlawan Jr., Eduardo Ma. Selma, Jermias (jerry) L. Cañares, Jesus (boyet) D. Velez, Lamberto (Lam) F. Cañada, Loben C. Geonzon, Roy Nacario

Permanent	Casual	Job Order
·         87 employees ·         Receives monthly pay, and enjoys benefit like 13th month pay, Christmas bonus, etc.	·         60 employees ·         Same benefit with the permanent, but only has an allowance	·         110 employees ·         No work no pay

Political Subdivisions of Minglanilla

1.      Cadulawan

2.      Calajo-an

3.      Camp 7

4.      Camp 8

5.      Cuanos

6.      Guindaruhan

7.      Linao-lipata

8.      Manduang

9.      Pakigne

10.  Poblacion Ward I

11.  Poblacion Ward II

12.  Poblacion Ward III

13.  Poblacion Ward IV

14.  Tubod

15.  Tulay

16.  Tunghaan

17.  Tungkil

18.  Tungkop

19.  Vito

Municipality of Minglanilla has 13 departments or offices namely:

1.      Mayor's Office

2.      Municipal Budget Office

3.      Accounting Office

4.      Engineering Office

5.      Municipal Planning Development Coordinator (MPDC)

6.      Agriculture Office

7.      Assessor's Office

8.      Treasurer's Office

9.      Municipal Health Office

10.  Social Worker Development Office

11.  Municipal Civil Registrars Office

12.  Vice-mayor's Office

13.  Sangguniang Bayan

All the Offices except the Vice-mayor's Office and Sangguniang Bayan are under the power of the Mayor, while the Sangguniang Bayan and Vice-mayor's Office are handled by the Vice-Mayor.

Minglanilla, "Sugat Capital of the South"

When it comes to festival, Municipality of Minglanilla will never be left behind. Minglanillahanon have their own festival which is Sugat-Kabanhawan, where infact Minglanilla is known for "Sugat Capital of the South".

 It is celebrated every Easter Sunday. The main highlight of this event is the reenactment of the resurrection of Jesus Christ wherein there is also a war between the angels lead by Angel Gabriel against the demons. Many people would come to Minglanilla just to witness the Sugat, some of them came from the neighboring islands. 

 

By the afternoon, Kabanhawan Street Dancing would take place. Despite of the heat of the sun, still the participants dance gracefully along the street and you can still see the beautiful smile in their faces. Next is the Kabanhawan Ritual Showdown. They performed on stage with a different concept. 

They showcased their talent in dancing and creativity in performing. The participants are the students from the different schools of Minglanilla both elementary and high school. The last part of the festival is an awesome fireworks display. Thanking to God for the successful festival and also thanking to those people who witness the festival all day long.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Most Pure Heart of Mary Church's first structure was established by the Augustinians in 1878. The present church was established two years later, with light materials. Its stone convent was constructed from 1877 to 1886.

The church measures 18m long, 13m wide and 15m high. It has an impressive transept. Its High Renaissance facade has asharp aisle roof.arches, semicircular arched main entrance and windows. The bell towers have pinnacles on the corners of the lower roof. The oldest bell was installed in 1863m the remaining was installed 18 years later.

I guess that's all for now :)