Sogod, Southern Leyte
The name of the municipality originated from the Cebuano word, "sogod", meaning ""to start."" Founded as a Catholic mission station by the Society of Jesus in 1601, Sogod became a regular municipality on June 10, 1853.
Murgud
Murgud municipal council established on 1 September 1921. It is working according to Maharashtra municipal council. Act 1965. According to provision in chapter 3 section 49 (1) (C) (Solid) & chapter 16 the Murgud municipal council is responsible for solid waste