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Boac is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Marinduque
, Philippines
. It is the capital municipality of
Marinduque. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of
48,504 people in 9,836 households.
Barangays
Boac is politically subdivided into 61
barangays.
- Agot
- Agumaymayan
- Amoingon
- Apitong
- Balagasan
- Balaring
- Balimbing
- Balogo
- Bangbangalon
- Bamban
- Bantad
- Bantay
- Bayuti
- Binunga
- Boi
- Boton
- Buliasnin
- Bunganay
- Maligaya
- Caganhao
- Canat
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- Catubugan
- Cawit
- Daig
- Daypay
- Duyay
- Ihatub
- Isok I (Pob.)
- Isok II (Pob.) (Kalamias)
- Hinapulan
- Laylay
- Lupac
- Mahinhin
- Mainit
- Malbog
- Malusak (Pob.)
- Mansiwat
- Mataas Na Bayan (Pob.)
- Maybo
- Mercado (Pob.)
- Murallon (Pob.)
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- Ogbac
- Pawa
- Pili
- Poctoy
- Poras
- Puting Buhangin
- Puyog
- Sabong
- San Miguel (Pob.)
- Santol
- Sawi
- Tabi
- Tabigue
- Tagwak
- Tambunan
- Tampus (Pob.)
- Tanza
- Tugos
- Tumagabok
- Tumapon
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History
In 1942, the occupation by the Japanese troops taken in the town of
Boac, Marinduque.
Beginning the
Battle of
Marinduque in 1945 the American and Philippine Commonwealth
troops landed by the attacked from the Japanese forces in
Boac.
Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang-Awa
On May 10, 2008, the Diocese of Boac celebrated the 30th
anniversary and the golden anniversary of the canonical coronation
of Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang-Awa (1958-2008).
Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, of Mogpog,
Marinduque, officiated the Concelebrated Mass. The people’s
devotion to the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, began when the
Spanish
Jesuit missionaries in 1621, brought
the 3-foot Marian image to Boac. In the mid-17th century, a big
expedition of
Moros landed on the shores of
Barangay Laylay near the Boac river. Many Christians were killed in
the
siege. But due to their devotion to
Mary, the Moros fled to their
Vintas, when, at the storm’s fury, a beautiful
Lady with her arms outstretched stood on top of the wall (where the
shrine is now located). To commemorate the
miracle, a stone
niche was
built on the wall.
Educational Institutions
Tertiary
Secondary
- Cawit National Comprehensive High School
- Education Systems Technological Institute - High School
Department
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- Ilaya National High School
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Primary
- Agot Elementary
School
- Agumaymayan Elementary School
- Amoingon Elementary School
- Balagasan Elementary School
- Balaring-Caganhao Elementary School
- Balimbing Elementary School
- Bamban Elementary School
- Bangbangalon Elementary School
- Bantauyan Public School
- Bantay Elementary School
- Binunga Elementary School
- Boac South Central School
- Boi Public School
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- Buliasnin Elementary School
- Buliasnin Elementary School
- Canat Elementary School
- Catubugan Elementary School
- Cawit Elementary School
- Don Luis Hidalgo Memorial School
- Don Severino Lardizabal Memorial School
- Duyay Elementary School
- Hinapulan Elementary School
- Lupac-Tabigue Elementary School
- Mahinhin Elementary School
- Mainit Elementary School
- Maligaya Elementary School
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- Mansiwat Public School
- Maybo Elementary School
- Pawa Elementary School
- Pili Elementary School
- Poctoy Elementary School
- Poras Elementary School
- Puting Buhangin Public School
- Puyog Elementary School
- Sawi Elementary School
- St. Mary's College of Marinduque - GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
- Tambunan Elementary School
- Tanza Elementary School
- Tugos Elementary School
- Tumagabok Elementary School
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Events
Places/Tourism
- Kabugsakan Falls in Brgy. San Miguel
- Tahanan sa Isok [153873] in
Brgy. Isok
- Villa Carlos Beach Resort in Brgy. San
Miguel
- Blue Sea in Brgy. San Miguel
- Susana Inn in San Miguel
- Kusina sa Plaza in San Miguel
- Cely's Kichenette in San Miguel
- Bodette's for souvenirs in San Miguel
- And long beach shores from Maligaya to Cawit
for almost free.
- San Miguel Boac Marinduque
Landmarks
It is one of the landmarks of the town situated in
Poblacion,
Boac. The market comprises both dry and wet products.
Transport terminals are near-distant to the said market bounding to
different barangays. It is considered as the mini-SM of the
province. Nowadays, it is air conditioned. The market is known for
its four buildings. Jica, West, East, and Main Building. Each
buildings are composed of three floors.
- Marinduque National High School
It is the
Mother School in the island province of
Marinduque.
This institution is said to be a camp of
Spaniards
, Japanese
army and
even Americans
and Filipinos during World War
II. The institution continuously produces good education
and one of the most intelligent students in the country.
It is where some important facts and information about the island
are being collected and preserved.
It is located just beside the Boac
Town Plaza and Rizal
Park
in Brgy. San Miguel.
It is located in
Brgy. San Miguel. It is where
major occasions and parties are held.
This is the largest, most populated, & most popular barangay in
Marinduque. It is divided between Ilaya, Ibaba, Kapala, Niyugan,
Hulo, & Isla. It has a subdivision called St. Peter & Paul
Subd. Agriculture, particularly fishery, is the main source of
livelihood of most villagers.
It is located south of Boac (Sea Side), the province's capital. It
borders Barangay Ihatub south and Barangay Bangbangalon north.
Bangbangalon used to be part of Laylay before it became a separate
village.
Laylay is popular not only for its vast area & population but
also for its nearly complete resources. It is the only barangay in
Marinduque which has all these : elementary school, day care
center, chapel, park, sari-sari stores, eateries, auto repair
shops, funeral parlor, port, resort, & sports complex.
Additionally, it has natural resources like a clean beach, river,
& forests.
Towers are also evident in this barangay as cell sites of Smart
Communications, Globe Telecom & Sun Cellular are all
constructed here to provide network in the Boac South area .
Broadcast satellite of Radio Natin, the first and only radio
station in the province operated by Manila Broadcasting Company
(MBC) is likewise located here. Its broadcast station was first
situated in Ilaya before it moved to the town proper. One of the
two lighthouses in Marinduque can also be found in the shore of
Laylay.
Laylay used to be the site of the warehouses of San Miguel
Corporation & The Coca-Cola Company where all their bottled
products are stored for inventory . Laylay also features the
largest warehouse in the province - the rice depot of the National
Food Authority that covers the entire province's rice supply. NFA
is holding its office here.
Other highlights of this barangay are the scrumptious rice cakes or
kakanin & pastries that are sold early afternoon of the day at
extremely affordable prices. Most popular among these snacks are
espasol, sapin-sapin, pinaltok, maha, pitchi-pitchi, bukayo &
niyubak. Another equally delicious food that Laylay is known for is
the pansit miki which is a favorite breakfast & snack of the
villlagers. Lapida & candle making in Kapala are two of the
most popular businesses here.
Its Fiesta is held every 3rd Sunday of January when the Feast of
Sto. Nino is celebrated. Its traditional & more popular May 25
Fiesta is now called "Laylay Day". Procession of Sto. Nino,
Patuklusan, Sagala, & amateur singing contest are just some of
the interesting shows to watch during the festivity. Neighboring
barangays also take part of the celebration as they are invited to
join its Inter-Barangay Paliga with sports like basketball being
played throughout the summer. Huge prices shouldered by the Hermano
& Hermana are given for these events.
Putong, a customary practice of Marinquenos, is carried out here
much better than any part of the province. A group of widows &
spinsters dressed in conventional costumes better known as "Spice
Girls" performs this sing & dance ritual to welcome visitors
& wish them good luck on their endeavors.
It is the
Marinduque
's pilot cathedral. It is located in
Brgy. Mataas na Bayan in Boac. It is a historical
church where in the
Katipunan
Flag is said to be baptized in this cathedral.
Our Lady of
Immaculate Concepcion is the patron saint of Boac while
Birhen ng Biglang-Awa is the patron saint of the
province.
It is where famous
senakulo, a part of the celebration of
Moriones Festival is being held.
It is located in
Brgy. San Miguel, Boac.
- Don Luis Hidalgo Memorial School
Also known as
Boac Central School is one of the landmarks
in Boac. It is located just beside the
Marinduque National High
School.
- Marinduque Provincial Capitol
It is undoubtedly a landmark of the county. It is located in
Brgy. Bangbangalon in municipality of Boac. It is
near-distant to
Dr. Damian Reyes Memorial Hospital
(formerly Marinduque Provincial Hospital) and
Camp Maximo
Abad.
It is located in
Brgy. Tampus. Hon. Meynardo
Solomon is the present Mayor of the municipality.
It is said to be the longest bridge in the province. It connects
Brgy. Tampus to
Brgy. Bantad,
same in the municipality of Boac. Lot of people are seen here by
standing watching the beautiful sunset and fascinating sceneries
including the
Boac Cathedral.
It is the dominant and the only state college in the province with
courses accredited by
CHED and
TESDA. Its main campus is situated in
Brgy. Tanza, Boac and it has its satellite
campuses in other different counties of the province.
It is an old cemetery located in
Brgy.
Santol.
It is an
educational mini-museum situated in the former site of Rizal Park in Brgy. San Miguel,
Boac.
Transportation
- bounding to different towns and barangays of the province.
- Jeepnies - bounding to different municipalities of the
county.
- FX taxi - bounding to different barangays of Boac.
- Tricycle - bounding to different barangays.
External links
References
- showbizandstyle.inquirer.net, Biglang Awa of Boac
marks golden jubilee
and Makati
City
to Boac via RO-RO.
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