Brochure

WALKING TOURS
Have you been to Boac? Live the way Boakenoes do on
this part of the province. We recommend that while you are in
Boac, have a chance to visit the century Old Boac Cathedral located at the hilly top of Barangay Mataas na Bayan. Have a
chance to say your prayers and petition to our Patron Saint the
Miraculous Lady of Biglang Awa. From the Cathedral, walk down
the heart of the town and enjoy the ambience along the aisle of
our ancestral houses, a living proof that the town of Boac is truly
worthy to be hailed as one of the Heritage Towns in the country .
Be amazed of how rich a local Marinduque dialect is, with the
prominence of ngani, baya and mandin.
REFLECTIONS AND MEDITATIONS
Visit the historical Old Spanish Building where the
National Museum is housed. The National Museum and the Replica of Casa Real building provides us with a glimpse of our past
and the archaeological artifacts found in the island. During the
Holy week season, be able to see the Morions of Marinduque
roaming around the streets of Boac. Be sure to watch the Senakulo
scheduled on Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday. Don’t miss the Way of the Cross on Good Friday , meditate on
the Passion of Christ and Via Crucis this Lenten season together
with the equally religious people of Boac.
TREKKING & RELAXATIONS
Adventure with the nature, enjoy and participate in the
Survival Kabugsakan , a newly packaged trekking activity that
gives you a boost from the hassle and bustle of city life. A reunion with nature and laid back atmosphere away from traffic noise
and polluted air. Immerse yourself into the deep and refreshing
feeling of having one with nature as you cool down the waters of
Kabugsakan Falls in Tugos and Banhigan man made pools in Brgy.
Duyay.
Laid back and simple life...enjoy lots of it while on this
part of the island. Experience the amazing world of butterflies….how they are cultured and nurtured by the best butterfly
breeders in the country. How a simple caterpillar emerges into a
full blown butterfly and brought wonders to the lives of those who
preferred to live and cultivate the world of such amazing creature locally referred to as Bila-Bila in Marinduque. On December
8, witness how the butterflies come to life as they dance along the
streets of Boac , praising the Immaculate Conception for such divine interventions.
SWIMMING/PICNICS/DELICACIES
Nothing beats the coolness of our sandy beaches….the
long stretched of seaside and riverside districts makes us all proud
to be a part of such a wonderful craft of the Master Artist in
Heaven. Our beaches are excellent place for diving & snorkelling...have fun with your family and friends .
Picturesque ecotourism activities at its best are found in our rural communities.
Our proud traditions are untouched, rustic and authentic that
every Marinduqueno can be proud of. Have a taste of our own
local delicacies such as the home made bibingka or rice cake,
pastillas, panganan, arrowroot cookies, coco jams , ulang-ulang
and many more.
HOTELS, RESORTS & LODGING HOUSES
A & A BEACH RESORT , Laylay, Boac
- (042)332-2817
ABBY’S PLACE & HOTEL, Malusak, Boac
- (042)332-2817
A& B CORAL RESORT, Balaring, Boac
- 09077420679
ADIS RESORT, (Picnic Ground) Ihatub, Boac
AURORA’S BEACH RESORT, Caganhao, Boac
BOAC HOTEL, San Miguel, Boac
- (042)332-1121
BLUE SEA BEACH RESORT,Amoingon, Boac
- (042)332-1334
CELY’S LODGING HOUSE, San Miguel, Boac
-(042) 332-1519
CHATEAU DU MER RESORT, Amoingon, Boac
3E’S LOVE BAY BEACH RESORT, Amoingon, Boac -(042) 332-1440
EL EMMANUEL BEACH RESORT,Balaring, Boac
EASTPOINT HOTEL BY THE SEA, Balaring, Boac
-09209006892
FERGUZ CLOUD RESORT, Cawit, Boac
HAPPY BUNNY’S LODGING HOUSE, Murallon, Boac-(042)332-2040
LUCKY 7 PENSION HOUSE, Murallon, Boac
-(042) 332-2777
MELANIE’S LODGING HOUSE, San Miguel, Boac
SEAVIEW HOTEL, Cawit, Boac
TAHANAN SA ISOK INN, Isok 1, Boac
-(042) 332-1742
VILLA SA APLAYA ’S RESORT,Ihatub, Boac
- (042) 332-1882
WEST COAST RESORT, Ihatub, Boac
RESTAURANTS, SNACK BAR & FASTFOODS
BOAC FOOD Corner (BFC) , Malusak Boac
CAFÉ ELIAS, Tahanan sa Isok Inn, Isok 1, Boac
CAFÉ MAMITA, Boac Hotel, San Miguel, Boac
CASA DE DON EMILIO RESTAURANT, San Miguel, Boac
CELY’S KITCHENETTE, San Miguel, Boac
DOUGHBOYS CAFÉ & BAKESHOP, Malusak, Boac
D’ SISTERS RESTAURANT, Murallon, Boac
GOODCHOW RESTAURANT & FOODEXPRESS, San Miguel, Boac
HAPPY BUNNY’S CHICKENHOUSE & RESTAURANT, Murallon, Boac
JOTI EATERY, San Miguel, Boac
KRISNA’S BAKESHOP & RESTAURANT, San Miguel, Boac
KUSINA SA PLAZA RESTAURANT/CATERING SERVICES
San Miguel, Boac
LA CONCHA 1&2 RESTAURANT/CATERING, Malusak, Boac
MONSERRAT PIZZA , Isok 1, Boac
YSAS CAFÉ & BAKESHOP, San Miguel, Boac
MARINDUQUE
Enjoy the varied culture and traditions
unique in our island !
BILA-BILA FESTIVAL
BULATING
BODETTES GIFT SHOP & SOUVENIR, San Miguel, Boac
DTI PASALUBONG CENTER, Magsaysay St. Isok 1, Boac
YSAS BAKESHOP & PASALUBONG CENTER, San Miguel, Boac
BOAC PUBLIC MARKET, Mercado, Boac
M ARINDUQUE TRADE HOUSE, Santol, Boac
CAWIT PORT COMPOUND, Cawit, Boac
The Visitor Information Brochure is published by the Public Affairs
and Information Section, Office of the Mayor Boac, Marinduque in
coordination with the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipal Tourism Council
and the Provincial Government of Marinduque with Tel.No. 311-1378
Email us : info@boac.gov.ph
KABUGSAKAN FALLS
ECO-TOURISM
IMPORTANT EVENTS IN BOAC AND
IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE
MARINDUQUE DAY CELEBRATION
Feb.20-23-Provincial Celebration
BOAC MORIONES & LENTEN CELEBRATION
Holy Week-Provincial Celebration
FLORES DE MAYO /MAYFLOWER
Month of May– Barangay Based
INDEPENDENCE DAY
June 12-Provincial Celebration
COMMEMORATION OF THE
HISTORICAL BATTLE OF PAYE
July 31– Brgy. Balimbing, Municipality of Boac
Provincial Celebration
FEAST OF ST. CLAIRE OF ASSISI -August 11
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
(Piyesta ni Inang Oyang) - August 15
COMMEMORATION OF THE HISTORICAL
BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
September 13-Municipality of Torrijos
Provincial Celebration
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 8
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BOAC &
BILA-BILA FESTIVAL COMPETITION
December 8
RIZAL DAY CELEBRATION
December 30
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LIFELINE DIRECTORY
Office of the Mayor - Boac
- (042) 311-1378
Mun.Planning & Devt. Office
- (042) 311-1460
Mun. Treasurers Office
- (042) 332-1122
PNP-Boac
- (042) 311-1547
PNP Text Hotline
- 09202494111
Bureau of Fire Protection-Boac
- 160 (Digitel Line)
BFP Text Hotline
- 09303776499
Municipal Health Office
-(042) 754-0079
Marinduque Provincial Hospital
-(0420 332-2490
Marinduque Electric Cooperatives
- (042) 332-1376
Philippine Ports Authority
- 09493221266
Provincial Tourism Office
- (042)754-0136
Provincial Government of Marinduque-(042) 332-1520
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)-(042) 311-1039
Air Transportation Office
- (042) 342-1001
Other Municipalities:
Gasan
- (042)332-1074
Sta. Cruz (042)-321-1276 Buenavista-MPDC-09282146343
Mogpog- (042) 332-1249 Torrijos (042)753-0038
HISTORY OF MORIONES IN MARINDUQUE
Tradition has it that the
Moriones custom in Marinduquewas first introduced by a farmer in
the Parish of St. Isidore in Mogpog,
Marinduque during the time of Padre Dionisio Santiago. The exact
year of its origin was not established
but most Marinduquenos agree that
the Morion originated in Mogpog at
that time a barrio of Boac. However , history says, it came from the
Spanish word Morion which stands
for helmet that Spanish conquistadores wore.
It is said that in the early days there were only
three Moriones, the first acted as the “Longhinus” the Roman centurion with blind right eye who pierced the side of
the crucified Christ. From his wounded side burst forth
blood and water, spurts of which hit “Longinus” blind
eyes...it was him who also witnessed Jesus rising from his
tomb. The incident became the real turning point for
“Longhino” who was converted to Christ. He publicly announced to the people the instruction of the Jewish Priests
and elders against Jesus Christ. The second morion was
played by the “Kapitan” popularly known as the chief of the
guards who also acted as the executioner of “Longinus” on
Easter Sunday and the third was played by an ordinary Roman soldier. Morion participants annually join these activities as their vow or “panata” or as an act of atonement for a
sinful existence or an act of gratitude for having passed a
crisis in their lives, such as sickness or accidents and even
as Thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
It has been a tradition that those who played the
role of “Longinus” and that of the “Kapitan” wore wooden
masks with turbans or headgear bedeck with flowers.,
these were known to be the “Moryong Kahoy”. However,
those who played the role of the ordinary Roman soldier
simply wore paper masks with a Spanish style helmet. They
were called by the people “Moryong Papel”. It was gathered
from the past interviews from elderly people that the number of flowers on the headgear represents the number of
years of their “panata”. Every year one flower is taken out
to represent the number of years of the “panata”, until only
one flower remained on their headgear. For those whose
“panata” is for lifetime, the number of flowers remained
constant.
In the early years, it was exciting to note, when
those Morions roam around the streets in disguise that even
their relatives could not recognize them, they used to hide
their costumes in the mountains or fields away from the
public. The morions adorned their costumes secretly in far
away places so that the towns people will not have an idea
on the identity of the person wearing the morion costume as
the holy week is observed. It was then a very sacred beginning for the morion tradition. They just come out of their
hiding place with “Kalutang” to announce their arrival from
the mountains.
For several decades, the morions appeared only on
Monday, Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Around 1935, the morions started their activities on Holy
Monday with the “Amargura” procession in Mogpog. It was
also around that time that variation of morion costumes and
masks, appeared probably due to the introduction of movies
in the Philippines. Today penitent and non-penitent morions
participates in the celebration.
Other highlights during the season….
SENAKULO -It features or re-enacts the first vision of
God’s saving plan for the world with pertinent characters of
Adam and Eve, the story of Moses, Gods Prophet, the marriage of the Virgin Mary with Joseph, a carpenter from
Nazareth , the Annunciation of Mary, the Visitation and Nativity, the Shepherds and the Three Kings, Mary during
Christ Public Life, Christ's Passion and Resurrection.
VIA CRUCIS– is done on Good Friday which traditionally
features the Fourteen Station of the Cross.
SALUBONG– is another custom that has always been part
of the Holy Week Rites in Marinduque. It depicts the meeting of the Resurrected Christ and His Mother. It is reenacted on Easter Sunday, under the supervision of the different parishes.
TUBONG OR PUTONG – is an age old tradition in Marinduque which was passed on from generation to generation.
The ceremony is usually offered in honor of the one who is
celebrating his or her birthday, anniversary or to a guest /
visitor in the province referred in the song as “Santo or
Santa”. It is highlighted by the act of coronation, the
strewing of flowers and coins to signify good health and a
prayer of hope for a long and blessed life for the honouree
or the celebrant.