1928 Luciano Padil and Emilia Odron introduced Protestantism in Lawaan

May 10, 1946 Guinob-an became a barrio of Balangiga with Juan Abayan as first teniente del barrio

1949 Jehovah's Witnesses-Lawaan Chapter organized by Mr. Leon Sabandal

1957 Lawa-an Elementary School was renamed as Lawaan Central Elementary School; Mr. Antonio Padua, first School Principal

May 7, 1959 Republic Act 2185 was approved by Congress providing for the birth of of the Municipality of Lawa-an

August 13, 1959 inauguration of the first municipal mayor:Hon. Rosendo Gadicho

April 6, 1961 San Isidro, formerly called Campunoy, became a barangay, now located in Cambaclao.

September 8, 1961 erection of the Parish of Santo Nino, Lawaan;Fr. Dionesio A. Chinel-first parish priest

October 18, 1961 first entry on the Register of Baptisms

December 15, 1961 first issued certificate of baptism

January 1962 foundation of the Divine Child Academy; Fr. Dionesio A. Chinel, first Director and Principal

1963 first municipal elections

February 17, 1965 visit of President Diosdado Macapagal to the Municipality of Lawaan