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Masbate
Masbate, officially the Province of Masbate (Masbateño language, Masbateño: ''Probinsya san Masbate''; ), is an island Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located near the midsection of the nation's archipelago. Its provincial capital is Masbate City, the most populous in the province. The province consists of three major islands: Masbate Island, Masbate, Ticao Island, Ticao and Burias Island, Burias. Masbate is at the crossroads of two island groups: Visayas and Luzon. It is politically part of Bicol Region in the latter. However, from a bio-geographic and socio-ethno-linguistic perspective, Masbate is grouped in the former. History Early history Masbate is one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines. Archaeological records show that Batungan (in Mandaon) and Bagumbayan (in Palanas) were major settlement sites during the Bronze Age (4000-1000 BC). The development of bronze metallurgy in South-East Asia coincided with an increasingly hierarchical soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masbate City
Masbate City, officially the City of Masbate (Masbateño language, Masbateño: ''Syudad san Masbate''; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 104,522 people. As the most populous and the only city in the province, Masbate City serves as the province's main commercial center and chief seaport. Etymology Some accounts claim that "Masbate" was coined after the words "''masa''" and "''bate''" or from another word "''masibat''" remains anecdotal up to the present. Other accounts claim that the term "Masbate" comes from "masbad" which means "machete". History Spanish colonial era and the Philippine Revolution The islands of Masbate Island, Masbate, Ticao Island, Ticao and Burias (island), Burias were explored by Captain Luis Enriquez de Guzman in 1569. This exploration work was continued by Captain Andres de Ibarra. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aroroy, Masbate
Aroroy, officially the Municipality of Aroroy, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,351 people. The town is known for the Kalanay Cave, one of the most important archaeological sites in Masbate province. Etymology The town of Aroroy (''Al-Oroy'' its former name), which came from the Spanish word for gold-''"oro"'', was established back in 1822 upon the arrival of a Chinese expedition. The Chinese fleet was composed of seven vessels called " pancos". They entered Lanang River, which is part of Puerto Barrera, the former name of the area now covered by Aroroy. A Moro named Talcum guided this expedition. They were sent by the Chinese merchants who came to Aroroy to explore for gold coins near Lanang River. History When the present Masbate province was still part of the province of Ibalon (present-day Albay), a captain from the Spanish Army named Gregorio Cordero of Tondo, Manila was exiled in Masbate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cawayan, Masbate
Cawayan, officially the Municipality of Cawayan, is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 69,265 people. Cawayan is from Masbate City. History Cawayan was created as a municipality from portions of Milagros, Masbate, Milagros through Executive Order No. 244 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on July 18, 1949. Geography Barangays Cawayan is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Begia * Cabayugan * Cabungahan * Calapayan * Calumpang * Dalipe * Divisoria * Guiom * Gilotongan * Itombato * Libertad * Looc * Mactan * Madbad * R.M. Magbalon (Bebihan) * Mahayahay * Maihao * Malbug * Naro * Pananawan * Poblacion * Pulot * Recodo * San Jose * San Vicente * Taberna * Talisay * Tuburan * Villahermosa * Chico Island * Lague-lague * Palobandera * Pena Island * Pin-As * Iraya * Punta Batsan * Tubog Clima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milagros, Masbate
Milagros, officially the Municipality of Milagros, is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,538 people. Etymology Milagros got its name from Spanish word ''Milagro'' meaning miracle. Stories handed down from generation to generation told us that the community was founded by early settlers who are peace loving and faithful converted Christians. Early then, coastal communities are the center of trade and commerce because of its facility to transport goods and products to and from the other communities. These are often the targets of marauding “moro” bandits who pillage and wreak havoc to victim communities. News of the atrocities caused by these heartless invaders sent shivers to the bones of those unwarring communities. One day a flotilla of vintas with armed men aboard anchored at the bay ready to attack on signal. People scampered to safety to nei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baleno, Masbate
Baleno, officially the Municipality of Baleno, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,855 people. Baleno is from Masbate City. History Baleno was created as a municipality through Executive Order No. 244 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on July 18, 1949. Geography Barangays Baleno is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Baao * Banase * Batuila * Cagara * Cagpandan * Cancahorao * Canjonday * Docol * Eastern Capsay * Gabi * Gangao * Lagta * Lahong Proper * Lahong Interior * Lipata * Madancalan * Magdalena * Manoboc * Ubongon Diot * Poblacion * Polot * Potoson * Sog-Ong * Tinapian Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Baleno, Masbate, was 28,855 people, with a density of . Economy Points of activity Baleno is a median town for buses coming from Metro Manila and Bicol to various towns beyond Baleno, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Placer, Masbate
Placer, officially the Municipality of Placer, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,340 people. Placer is from Masbate City. History By virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed on June 16, 1948, the barrio of Placer was constituted as its own municipality, separate from Cataingan. At the time of its creation, Placer included the entire present-day municipality of Esperanza, which was then a barrio of Placer (its largest barrio). Geography Barangays Placer is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Aguada * Ban-Ao * Burabod * Cabangcalan * Calumpang * Camayabsan * Daan-lungsod * Dangpanan * Daraga * Guin-Awayan * Guinhan-Ayan * Katipunan * Libas * Locso-An * Luna * Mahayag * Mahayahay * Manlut-Od * Matagangtang * Naboctot * Nagarao * Nainday * Naocondiot * Pasiagon * Pili * Poblacion * Puro * Quibrada * San Marcos * Santa Cruz * Taboc * Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cataingan, Masbate
Cataingan, officially the Municipality of Cataingan, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,623 people. Cataingan is southeast of Masbate City. History In 1948, Placer, then a barrio of this town, was separated as a town by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948. Three years later, in 1951, the barrios of Limbuhan, Guindawahan, Palho, Casabangan, Salvacion, Alegria, Tanke, Bundukan, Bugtong, and Cabangrayan were separated from Cataingan and created into the town of Limbuhan. Placer, at that time of its creation, included the entire present day Municipality of Esperanza (which was then known as Barrio Esperanza). Geography Barangays Cataingan is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Abaca * Aguada * Badiang * Bagumbayan * Cadulawan * Cagbatang * Chimenea * Concepcion * Curvada * Divisoria * Domorog * Estampar * Gahit * Lib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uson, Masbate
Uson, officially the Municipality of Uson, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,166 people. History Uson was created as a municipality through Executive Order No. 244 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on July 18, 1949. In November 1966, municipal councilor Jose Regular Sr. was killed trying to defend residents and mayor Luciano G. Capellan in the barrio Buenavista from a frenzied assailant with a bolo knife; the assailant, known only as "Bravante", was later killed by the townsfolk themselves. Geography Uson is bounded by the municipality of Mobo on the north with the Balatucan river; on the east Uson is bounded by the Barangay Balocawe of the municipality of Dimasalang; on the south it is bounded by the Baldosa river and Palo Bandera of Cawayan; on the west the municipality is bounded by Milagros. Uson is southeast of Masbate City and located on Uson Bay which has an approximate area of . With a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esperanza, Masbate
Esperanza, officially the Municipality of Esperanza, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,534 people. About 60% of the population lives along the coastline, most of whom are fishermen. Esperanza has several beaches, among them Gamay Na Baybay Beach, Talisay (Punta) Beach and Manok Manok Beach. History In early 1915, a group of first settlers onag, Arabis, Pelayo and Serafin familiessailed from northern Cebu using their paddled banca and settled the place. The settlers actively cultivated the area into a productive agricultural community, developing the place until eventually called “Halabangbaybay”. Halabangbaybay means ong Beach due to its elongated shoreline and white fine sand. Halabangbaybay at that era was a green-mountainous forest community. It was not recognized as a barrio or even a mere sitio. In the 1940s, Halabangbaybay became a sitio of the barrio Alegria in Cataingan. Soon after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palanas, Masbate
Palanas, officially the Municipality of Palanas, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,322 people. Palanas is from Masbate City. History Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang. It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December. Geography Barangays Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Antipolo * Banco * Biga-a * Bontod * Buenasuerte * Intusan * Jose A. Abenir Sr. (Libtong) * Maanahao * Mabini * Malibas * Maravilla * Matugnao * Miabas * Nabangig * Nipa * Parina * Piña * Poblacion * Salvacion * San Antonio * San Carlos * San Isidro * Santa Cruz * Malatawan Climate Demographics In the 2020 census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batuan, Masbate
Batuan, officially the Municipality of Batuan, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,610 people. The municipality is home to the Bongsanglay Natural Park. History In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the Municipality of Batuan. Geography Batuan is located at the southern point of Ticao Island. It is the smallest municipality in Masbate, both in land area and population. Barangays Batuan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Burgos * Cañares * Canvañez * Costa Rica * Danao * Gibraltar * Mabuhay * Matabao * Nasandig * Panisihan * Poblacion * Rizal * Royroy * Sawang Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Batuan, Masbate, was 14,610 people, with a density of . Economy Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Fernando, Masbate
San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,600 people. It is located on Ticao Island. The economy of the town is based on fishing, farming, and other trades. History In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of Batuan. Geography Barangays San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Altavista * Benitinan * Buenasuerte * Buenavista * Buenos Aires * Buyo * Cañelas * Corbada * Daplian * Del Rosario * Ipil * Lahong * Lumbia * Magkaipit * Minio * Pinamoghaan * Poblacion (District 1) Baybaydagat * Poblacion (District 2) Silangan * Poblacion (District 3) Magsasaka * Poblacion (District 4) Bayanihan * Progreso * Resurreccion/Looc * Salvacion * Sowa * Talisay * Valparaiso Climate Demo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
