Christianization of Talibon started long before the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi in 1565. This was gleaned from the archival researches of Rev. Fr. Jose Maria S. Leungo, Ph. D. priest historian and founder of the Mater Dei College of Tubigon, Bohol. In 1852, a permanent church was constructed now known as the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral Church.
Therefore, the church of Talibon by chronology, organization and operation became the cradle of Christianity in Bohol. Over two centuries passed, Talibon as a parish was created under the patronage of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Ramon de Santa Ana, O. R. S. A. became the first parish priest.
Talibon got its name from the word "talibong" which means bolo or spear, the most common household implement in olden times. But, some folks had more interesting account. They maintained that the group Spaniards asked a farmer about the name of the place. But, the farmer who was cutting the pestle. could not understand their language. He thought they were asking what he was doing, so he answered "talibon" which means he was cutting the end of the pestle. From the time on, the spandiards called the palce... Talibon.
Talibon gained prominence in history when it brought forth a very illustrious son, who became the greatest Boholano of all times. He was the late President Carlos Polestico Garcia, the fourth President of the Philippines. Until now, a century after his natal day, the memory of this famous son remains vibrant and fascinating.
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