Bonawon, Siaton

Bonawon is located in the westernmost part of Siaton, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It is a barangay or a small administrative political division of the Philippines. It has a population of 9,189 which shares border with Barangays Giligaon (southwest) and Fatima, Santa Catalina (northeast) and faces Sulu Sea.The barangay's major income source is through fishing and farming. But there are also commercial businesses that could be seen within the proper area of the barangay.HistoryEarly residents of the barangay mostly believed that the name Bonawon came from the Visayan word 'Bugnawon' which means bugnaw nga panahon or cold yet comforting weather.Bonawon's early residents were primarily composed of refugees from Mindanao who escape from Moro and military conflicts in the region during the 60’s and 70’s. The village's abundance in marine resources and being an ideal location for both farming and fishing were the factors driving immigrants to settle in the village.FestivitiesThe village Fiesta is celebrated yearly on the fifth of April in commemoration of the its Patron, Saint Vincent Ferrer. As recommended by the Parish Priest, the date will change if April 5 falls on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of the Holy Week. Palaran Festival was established through the efforts of Rhodenito Toyota Exconde to grace the annual fiesta.SchoolsElementary Bautista Tayko Memorial SDA School Calanian Primary School Catipon Primary School Lico-Lico Elementary School Pio Macahig memorial Elementary School High School Maria Macahig Memorial High School (est. 1970)