Welcome Message

On behalf of the Local Government Unit of Asturias, I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the Municipality of Asturias. We are honored to have you visit our official website and invite you to discover the beauty and charm that make Asturias a truly remarkable place.

Asturias, nestled amidst the lush greenery of Cebu, Philippines, is a haven of rich history, vibrant Lalin Festival, and breathtaking natural wonders. Our municipality is known for its warm and hospitable people, who embody the true Filipino spirit of bayanihan and community.

Here, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, savor the flavors of our cuisine, tourist spots, and witness the warmth and camaraderie that define our people.

Beyond the town center, Asturias unveils its natural splendor. The Asturias rivers, a meandering lifeline, nourishes our land and provides a tranquil backdrop for leisurely strolls. The Asturias waterfalls, cascading amidst verdant greenery, offers a refreshing escape into nature’s embrace. And the Asturias beaches, with its pristine shores and gentle waves, beckons you to unwind and soak up the sun’s golden rays.Asturias is also a place of immense potential, where progress and development harmonize with the preservation of our heritage. We are committed to providing our residents with a high quality of life, fostering economic growth, and ensuring sustainable development for future generations.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to welcoming you to Asturias soon.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Congratulations!!! To the new road costructed ! Congratulations!!! To the new road costructed ! !

Mission

Leading the way towards a better tomorrow, the Municipal Government of Asturias is committed to deliver the basic services, provide the needed infrastructure and a favorable environment for livelihood opportunities, maintain professionalism in a government service, impart the importance of education and genuine cooperation among the constituents and above all inculcate a culture of God-centeredness.

Vision

Asturias is the agro-industrial tourism hub in the Province of Cebu that leads a sustainable economy in an accessible infrastructure, and ecologically-balanced environment with healthy, educated, disaster-resilient, gender responsive, and safe community, guided by a service-oriented, transparent and firm leadership.

History

The original name of Asturias is Naghalin, perhaps from the word lalin, native Cebuano term for settlers coming from far places. Other authorities say that “Naghalin” is a mispronunciation of the Cebuano word naghaling which means “making fire” as preparation for cooking. This assertion is supported by the old name of an adjacent municipality, “Bagacawa” (now known as Tuburan), which means “fiery cauldron” from the Cebuano baga (ember) and kawa (cauldron).

The first occupants of Asturias came from other places and neighboring islands such as Negros and Bohol. At first, one part of Naghalin was part of Tuburan and the other part of Balamban. Over time, the population of Naghalin increased because of immigration and natural population growth. Eventually the inhabitants petitioned Spain to grant them their own local government. This petition was granted in the late 19th century by Spain, thereby creating the pueblo (region) of Asturias. This event was witnessed by the arrival in 1888 of the alférez, Antonio Alonso, uncle of José Rizal.