The document discusses the history and tourism of several towns in northern Philippines - Capalonga, Paracale, and Jose Panganiban. It describes how the Agtas and Dumagats were the original inhabitants of Capalonga. It highlights festivals in each town including Palong Festival in Capalonga and Pabirik Festival in Paracale. It lists attractions in each town such as beaches, islands, waterfalls, and a monument in Jose Panganiban honoring the martyr it was named for. Transportation details from Manila and nearby cities are also provided.
The document discusses the history and tourism of several towns in northern Philippines - Capalonga, Paracale, and Jose Panganiban. It describes how the Agtas and Dumagats were the original inhabitants of Capalonga. It highlights festivals in each town including Palong Festival in Capalonga and Pabirik Festival in Paracale. It lists attractions in each town such as beaches, islands, waterfalls, and a monument in Jose Panganiban honoring the martyr it was named for. Transportation details from Manila and nearby cities are also provided.
The document discusses the history and tourism of several towns in northern Philippines - Capalonga, Paracale, and Jose Panganiban. It describes how the Agtas and Dumagats were the original inhabitants of Capalonga. It highlights festivals in each town including Palong Festival in Capalonga and Pabirik Festival in Paracale. It lists attractions in each town such as beaches, islands, waterfalls, and a monument in Jose Panganiban honoring the martyr it was named for. Transportation details from Manila and nearby cities are also provided.
first inhabitants of village used to be called "Apalong". This name was derived from a wild plant called "Palong Manok", which looks like a rooster's comb. It is said that whenever the settlers of Apalong went to other places and asked where they came from, the usual reply is "We came from Kapalungan" Alayao Binawangan Calabaca Camagsaan Catabaguangan Catioan Del Pilar Itok Lucbanan Mabini Mactang Mataque Old Camp Poblacion Magsaysay San Antonio San Isidro San Roque Tanauan Ubang Villa Aurora Villa Belen
Itok Falls - Located 4 km. west of the town with fresh and lush foliage and vegetation. Bangka-bangka Falls-Located at Barangay Catabaguangan.It is being called as Bangka-bangka(Boat),because of its boat- like shape. Mount Samat-Located at Barangay Alayao. This mountain is covered by the undiscovered species of ferns, orchids and etc. There are also falls with fresh cold clear water. Feast of the Black Nazarene Feast of the Black Nazarene (May 13) - The town Fiesta in honor of the Black Nazarene draws devotees from all over the country. The image is said to be miraculous and its feast is particularly celebrated by Chinese businessmen, who pay annual homage and ask for long life and good fortune.
Palong Festival Palong Festival (May 1013) - Highlighted by colorful street dancing and agro-industrial fair which expresses the local folks gratitude for their towns names etymology, and signifies the abundant presence of "Palong Manok" (rooster's comb plant) available in the locality. Held also in celebration of the Black Nazarenes Feast Day on May 13 at the town of Capalonga.
Manila to Capalonga By land: From manila, take a bus bound to 4 hour(s) 49 minutes(s) Daet to Capalonga 1 hours 7 minutes
Paracale is a third class municipality in the province of Amarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,243 people. Paracale is politically subdivided into 27 barangays Awitan Bagumbayan Bakal Batobalani Calaburnay Capacuan Casalugan Dagang Dalnac Dancalan Gumaus Labnig Macolabo Island Malacbang Malaguit Mampungo Mangkasay Maybato Palanas Pinagbirayan Malaki Pinagbirayan Munti Poblacion Norte Poblacion Sur Tabas Talusan Tawig Tugos
Paracale was founded as a mission post by Franciscan friars in 1581. It was established as a town in 1611. The towns name was derived from para cale, meaning canal digger. Small gold mining operations persist in this old gold mining center and locals still pan for gold. Pabirik Festival-The Pabirik Festival is celebrated every last week of January up to the day of town fiesta on the second day of February. The highlight of the event is the Pabirik Street Dancing Competition. All schools in Paracale competed showing different representation how Nuestra Seora De Candelaria defended the town against the Moro invaders. Pabirik Festival If you are wondering what is "PABIRIK"? Pabirik is a essential tool used by miners in Paracale. Usually it is made of a strong circular wood. Just look at the photos below. The participants in Street Dancing Competition holds a Pabirik.
Land transportation is the primary means of transporting people, goods and services from the barangay to the town proper of Paracale. The municipality is connected to its different barangays by the municipalitys major roads, namely the Maharlika Highway By land: From manila, take a bus bound to 4 hours and 25 min. Daet to paracale 38 min.
The town of Jose Panganiban was formerly known as Mambulao, a word taken from mambulawan, meaning bountiful in gold. It was renamed to honor Jose Maria Panganiban on December 1, 1934. Barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines. Jose Panganiban is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Bagong Bayan Calero Dahican Dayhagan Larap Luklukan Norte Luklukan Sur Motherlode Nakalaya Osmea Pag-Asa Parang Plaridel North Poblacion South Poblacion Salvacion San Isidro San Jose San Martin San Pedro San Rafael Santa Cruz Santa Elena Santa Milagrosa Santa Rosa Norte Santa Rosa Sur Tamisan
At the Municipal Hall at Jose Panganiban you can find the remains of the Martyr and a Monument to him . Its about 50k from Daet to get there and then not far to the Pag-asa beach for a picnic and swim . Or you can drive 10k from there to a white sand beach for a picnic and swim at Bulalakao Beach in Luklukan . Another idea is to visit one of the waterfalls whilst you are in this area like the Pag-asa Falls, Binauaang Falls, Malatap Falls and the Maligaya Falls or the Twin Falls near Sta Elena
Bulalacao Beach, in Brgy. Luklukan Sur, is located 9 kms. from the town proper Calabegaho Beach (Brgy. Osmea) Pag-Asa Beach, in Brgy. Pag-Asa, is located 3 kms. from the town Spanish-era watchtower Calalanay Island is ideal for scuba diving and windsurfing Calambayungan Island is the site of a Japanese house Carol Island is ideal for jetskiing and windsurfing Paduni Island has lots of sea shells and stones of varied colors Parola Island and Tunao Island are ideal for camping
Padoni island Calalanay beach Jose Ma. Panganiban Monument
Located right in front of the Municipal Hall of Jose Panganiban, it is where the remains of the martyr have been interred. By land: From manila to panganiban 4 hours 27 min. Daet to panganiban 41 min.