Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Discover Masbate!

 Discover Masbate!

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Languages:qMasbateňoqBikolqCebuanoqHiligaynon


GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONThe province of masbate is bounded on the north  by Vurias and Ticao Pass, east by San Bernardio  St. South by the Visayan sea, and west by the  sibuyan sea.




§The Province is composed of 21 municipalities
§politicaly subdivided into 3 Districts

HISTORY
When captain Luis Enriquez de Guzman anchored  on the shores of Masbate in 1569, he found tiny  settlements spread along the coasts engaged in  aflourishing trade w/ china.
Chinese  traders visited Masbate and found small  settlements during the Shri – Vijaya and  Madjapahit periods.
Historic accounts show that the Christianization  of the Bicol Region actually began in Masbate  1569.

The Americans came to Masbate in 1900 to  extend their pacification campaign .  In December  1908, Masbate was annexed to the province of  Sorsogon.  bill declaring Masbate as an  independent province was approved on February  1, 1992.
The Japanese occupation reduced Masbate to  Economic Shambles.  Economic activities were  limited to fishing, buying/selling.  Food production  ground to a halt.


Camote, pakol, banana, blossoms, pith, and even  such obscure fruits as barobo were used as food  substitutes.  Lakan bulan served as cigarette, tea or  coffee.  Barter transaction prevailed for lack of  nutrition and sanitation, many people succumbed  to beri-beri or malaria. Lice and tick infestations  spread to an unlucky few.
Masbate was formally liberated on April 3, 1945.
Access to the Province:
The Province can be reached by air, sea and land  travel from manila, the country’s international  gateway.



TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Cultural:
Limestone Hills  Underwater Cave

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NATURAL DESTINATIONS
Matangtubig Spring
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Bat- ongan Cave
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Talisay Beach
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Kalanay Falls
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Sombrero Island
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Aroroy Beach


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F E S T I  V A L S

Rodeo Filipino (Masbate; March 18)

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Corn Festivals


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Bantigue Festival


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Products, Delicacies & Cuisines

Masbate is the epitome of a rural cattle station,  seafood is also abundant since it is surrounded by  sea.




Tara na , Punta na sa Masbate! at laging tatandaan

Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time. 






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