Region 5 (Bicol Region) : (Filipino: Kabikulan; Spanish: Bicolandia)

Located in the southernmost tip of Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippines.

Masbate City, Islands Philippines

Masbate Philippines, Geography, Climate, Economy, Major Industries, History, Political System, Getting There, Topography
Slope, Infrastructure, Beaches and Resorts, Investment Guide, Investment Opportunities, Links and References

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Special Interest Rodeo Filipino, Limestone Hills, Catandayangan Falls, Aroroy Beach, Bat-Ongan Caves, Underwater Caves

Masbate Feasts and Festivals

Rodeo Filipino (Masbate; March 18)
Cattle raising is the trademark of the province as well as the major source of livelihood. The Rodeo highlights the Masbate Livestock Week and features various sports activities such as grand rodeo parade, agro-livestock fair, individual and group competitions in bull riding, steer wristling, carabao race, and other traditional Filipino games.

Corn Festival
A harvest festival among Moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for the people dancing on glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after the plentiful corn harvest.

Bantigue Festival
A festival among the Bantigue folk, right across the Masbate town proper. The barangay is famous for its deeply preserved traditional folk dance called the “Batigue Dance.” Batigue is famous for its boatmakers.

Travel Quotes:

When traveling with someone, take large does of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee. Helen Hayes

Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs. Susan Sontag

Philippines Cuisine History and Influences

The Chinese food introduced during this period were food of the workers and traders, which became a staple of the noodle shops (panciterias), and can be seen in dishes like arroz caldo (congee), sinangag (fried rice), chopsuey. More details at Philippines Cuisine History and Influences

MASBATE FAST FACTS
	LOCATION	:	Central Philippines
	REGION	:	Region V - Bicol
	LAND AREA	:	404,770 Has.
	MUNICIPALITY	:	21
	BARANGAY	:	550
	HOUSEHOLD	:	128,860
	POPULATION	:	653,852 (1995) Census
	POPULATION GROWTH	:	9.16% (1990-1995)
	LITERACY RATE	:	95.90%
	DIALECT	:	Masbaneto, Cebuano,
			Hiligaynon and Bicolano
	CLIMATE	:	Type II and III
	MAJOR PRODUCTS	:	Copra, Aquamarine,
			Cattle and Gold

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Masbate Tourist Attractions - Masbate Natural Attractions, Masbate Cultural Attractions, Masbate Man-Made Attractions Masbate Feasts and Festivals
Special Interest Masbate Rodeo Filipino, Limestone Hills, Masbate Catandayangan Falls, Masbate Aroroy Beach, Masbate Bat-Ongan Caves, Masbate Underwater Caves

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