2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Guihulngan and 15 other municipalities regain its status as cities again after the court reversed its ruling on November 18, 2008. On August 23, 2010, the court reinstated its ruling on November 18, 2008, causing Guihulngan and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Guihulngan becomes a city again including the 15 municipalities declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements. After six years of legal battle, in its board resolution, the League of Cities of the Philippines acknowledged and recognized the cityhood of Guihulngan and 15 other cities. Geography Guihulngan is located in the northern part of the province on the coast of Tañon Strait. Barangays Guihulngan is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy Tourism Landmarks A huge bell with a Carabao was served as the main attraction of the city located at the side of Justice Hall along the National Highway. Festival Cara-Bell Festival (Every May 24) – Legend has it that marauding pirates used to slaughter natives of the town and drop their corpses into the sea. Guihulugan Festival of Guihulngan is usually celebrated on May 24. This festival is also referred to as the Cara-Bell Festival because of a story about a bell that saved the lives of the natives. According to some legends of the olden days, Moro pirates sailed the lands of Negros Oriental. Transportation Mactan–Cebu International Airport is the closest major airport to Guihulngan, although it is located in Cebu. Fast ferries connect Guihulngan to Cebu via Tangil Port in Dumanjug. Alternatively, there are flights from Cebu and Manila to Dumaguete Airport, from where buses run from Dumaguete to Guihulngan, north. Buses also connect Guihulngan to nearby San Carlos City. Education Negros Oriental State University, the only state university in the province of Negros Oriental has a satellite campus in the city. It is known as the Guihulngan City Campus. Saint Francis College – Guihulngan (SFC-G) is a private institution located in Bateria, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. Inspired by the Charism of Saint Francis of Asissi, it was founded by three Franciscan friars. References External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System Cities in Negros Oriental Component cities in the Philippines