HERMOSA

Hermosa is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 56,997 people. "Hermosa" means "beautiful" in Spanish. It has a total land area of 15,700 hectares (39,000 acres).
Hermosa is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 10.

According to legend, a group of Spaniards first came to this place, surprised and amazed they exclaimed, "Que Hermosa! Que Hermosa!", when they saw some pretty maidens with long, black hair washing clothes and bathing in the brook. The boys who accompanied their sisters repeated what they heard from the Spaniards and upon returning home they repeated again and again what the Spaniards exclaimed. When the next group of Spaniards visited the place, they asked for its name. The folks didn't understand Spanish but answered "Hermosa, Hermosa". And that was how Hermosa got its name.
Another version was that "Llana Hermosa", meaning beautiful plain of white flowers was the original name of this town. When the province was created, the town was formally named Hermosa, a name that fits the place not only due to the plain's white flowers but more so to the beautiful maidens and places that abound the town.

Historically, the town was established in 1756 by the Dominican priests. At that time, it was known as Llana Hermosa and composed of Mabuco and Mabuyan. It was then still part of Pampanga, like the rest of Bataan. It became an independent missionary center in 1756 with St. Peter de Verona as its patron saint.
The town of Hermosa was very peaceful and progressive before World War II. When the war broke out, their quiet routine was disturbed. In the famous Bataan Death March, civilians of Hermosa risked the ire of the Japanese by secretly passing food to Filipino and American soldiers.

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones hold office at the Municipal Town Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Hermosa, Bataan's incumbent Mayor is Danilo Castillo Malana, The Vice-Mayor is Christopher Dimson Vitug.
Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Johannes Reyes Santos, Ramon Gaza Jaring, Floyd Jaring Tungol, Rex Rivera Jorge, Angelito Nuqui Narciso, Eduardo Del Rosario Yandoc, Vinci John Samaniego Rellosa and Mariangelie Arcenas Alonzo.