Many years ago, Muslim and Bukidnon tribes reigned the place where thorny trees or trees with many splinters locally known as “baknit” and “dadiangas” grew. Because of their splinters many people got themselves pricked thereby giving the place a name of “Salubsub” which originated from Visayan name “saluso” or splinter.

Baknit (Wild raspberry) (Source)

Years later, bloody fights occurred between the Muslim and Bukidnon tribes and the 7Christians led by Pedro Lorena, Policarpio Bullecer, Eusebio Bongo, Valentin Jamlan, Bayong Ladua, Juan Rameri, and Javier Wabe. These unknown heroes liberated “Salubsob” from the Muslims and Bukidnon tribes.

Because of their victory, the place was renamed from “salubsub” to LIBERTAD, meaning victory.

Libertad is a fifth class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Libertad is known for its Barungoy Festival.