Region 5 (Bicol Region) : (Filipino: Kabikulan; Spanish: Bicolandia) |
Located in the southernmost tip of Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippines. |
Masbate Philippines, Geography, Climate, Economy, Major Industries, History, Political System, Getting There, Topography
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Tourist Attractions - Natural Attractions, Cultural Attractions, Man-Made Attractions Feasts and Festivals
Special Interest Rodeo Filipino, Limestone Hills, Catandayangan Falls, Aroroy Beach, Bat-Ongan Caves, Underwater Caves
Masbate 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 a flourishing trade with China. Chinese traders visited Masbate and found small settlements during the Shri-Vijaya and Madjapahit periods. Ruins of cave-like dwellings resembling “kiva,” possibly built by Indians who accompanied the Chinese traders, were found along the coast of Aroroy, Palanas, and Masbate. Porcelain jars dating back to the 10th century were excavated at Kalanay (Aroroy) in the 1930s. |
Travel Quotes: The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Pulutan Philippines CuisinePulutan (from the Filipino word pulutin which literally means "something that is picked up") is a term roughly analogous to the English term "finger food". Originally, it was a snack accompanied with liquor or beer but has found its way into Philippine cuisine as appetizers or, in some cases, main dishes, as in the case of sisig. More details at Pulutan Philippines Cuisine Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon - BICOL REGION Advertising
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