Region 5, Masbate city

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1. MASBATECITY

2. Languages: Masbateňo Bikol Cebuano Hiligaynon GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION The 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 D ecember 1908, Masbate was annexed to the province of S orsogon . A 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.

5. 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.

6. TOURIST DESTINATIONS Cultural: Limestone Hills Underwater Cave

7. Matangtubig Spring Bat- ongan Cave NATURAL DESTINATIONS

8. Talisay Beach Kalanay Falls

9. Sombreno Island Cambatang & Cangcayat Beaches

10. Aroroy Beach

11. MAN - MADE Jintotolo Lighthouse

12. FESTIVALS

13. Rodeo Filipino (Masbate; March 18)

14. Corn Festivals

15. Bantigue Festival

16. Products, Delicacies & Cuisines Masbate is the epitome of a rural cattle station, seafood is also abundant since it is surrounded by sea.