Sinugbuan was once a progressive barrio of the town of Jagna. Due to the difficulties in conducting business in Jagna caused by its distance and the lack of transportation at the time, the people of Sinugbuan, along with neighboring barrios, supported a petition for independence from Jagna.
On March 11, 1858, Sinugbuan (now known as Lungsodaan) and other barrios, including Saub, Abijilan, Canayaon, Ulbujan, Cayam, Tabuan, Cambuyo, and Pasong, gained independence and formed a new municipality. This was achieved with the help of Spanish friars, Fr. Jose Garcia, Parish Priest of Guindulman, Bohol, and Fr. Narciso Hernandez, Parish Priest of Loay, Bohol. In honor of these two priests, the town was named Garcia-Hernandez.
To commemorate the town's independence, the people began celebrating their foundation day on May 27, calling it the Sinugbuan Festival.
Garcia-Hernandez also celebrates its annual town fiesta every June 24 in honor of its patron saint, St. John the Baptist.
Tourist Attractions
- Maambong Spring and Resort
- Our Lady of All Nations Shrine
- Manuel A. Roxas Campsite
- Tambuco Cave
- Ughuban Spring
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