Naliwatan is a historic barangay in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Philippines. It is bounded along by Bito River on its northern proximity.
History
This barrio was once a great significance and center of activities on trade & commerce during its time even before the First World War. According to old folks, Bito river plays an important role for Chinese traders on accessing Naliwatan to brought their merchandises. During late of 1959, pursuant to Resolution No. 7 of the Municipal Council of Abuyog, Bugho was converted into an independent municipality of Abuyog, and barrio Naliwatan was among of the few barangays to be included on the inception of Bugho as new town.
References
Naliwatan, Leyte Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA