Masbate History

23/06/2026

22/06/2026

Welcome to MONDAY TRIVIA DAY!

June 22, 2026

TRIVIA QUESTION:
“Which municipality in Masbate is known for the abundance of buriring (puffer fish)?”

Get ready to test your knowledge and win exciting prizes from the Office of the Vice Governor through the page of Hon. Fernando P. Talisic!

GRAND PRIZE
The FIRST participant to comment the correct answer will win:
✨ ASTRON HOTPOT 180| Multi-Purpose Cooker
✨️ plus ₱500 CASH

🎁 CONSOLATION PRIZES
Selected (3) participants will also receive
✨ ₱100 GCash each!

📌 MECHANICS & REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Follow the page Hon. Fernando P. Talisic
✅ Like or Heart the Trivia Day post
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag at least 3 friends in the shared post
✅ Comment your answer on the original post
Please note: These requirements are also needed to qualify for the consolation prizes.

THE FIRST PARTICIPANT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES WILL BE THE WINNER OF MONDAY TRIVIA DAY.

⚠️ Please be reminded that accounts with locked profiles cannot be verified by our personnel, which may affect qualification.

GOODLUCK PO!!

22/06/2026

‎🕯️ THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, TACLOBAN CITY
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‎With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the victims, their families, the students, teachers, and the entire San Jose National High School community following the tragic shooting incident that occurred today.
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‎Though Masbate History is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of our past, we also stand in solidarity with our fellow Filipinos in times of grief and sorrow. Violence has no place in our schools—institutions meant to nurture learning, hope, and the dreams of our youth.
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‎May those who lost their lives rest in eternal peace. May the injured find healing, and may the bereaved families and the entire school community find strength and comfort in this difficult time.
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‎Let us unite in prayer and compassion as we hope for peace, justice, and safer schools for every Filipino child.
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‎🕯️ Our thoughts and prayers are with San Jose National High School, Tacloban City.
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22/06/2026

‎🌊 BAGAT DAGAT FESTIVAL 2026 OFFICIALLY OPENS TODAY! 🌊
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‎Today, June 22, marks the opening of the Bagat Dagat Festival 2026 in Matayum Lagoon, Cataingan, Masbate—a celebration rooted in the province's enduring relationship with the sea and coastal way of life. The term *Bagat Dagat* means "to meet and celebrate," reflecting a long-standing tradition of gathering along the shore for fellowship, recreation, and community spirit.
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‎This year's opening-day activities showcase the diverse talents and traditions of Masbateños:
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‎⚓ WASAR Olympics
‎🍽️ Food Bazaar
‎⛵ Sibidan Sailing
‎🏐 Beach Volleyball
‎🐂 Toro Triathlon
‎🎣 Shore Casting Fishing Tournament
‎🎭 Cultural Performances
‎🎶 Evening Concerts and Live Entertainment
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‎Beyond the festivities, Bagat Dagat reminds us of the important role that the sea has played in the history, livelihood, and identity of the people of Masbate. It is a celebration not only of fun and sports but also of the heritage that continues to unite coastal communities across the province.
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‎📍 Matayum Lagoon, Cataingan, Masbate
‎📅 June 22, 2026
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‎Where history, culture, and the sea come together in celebration.
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‎Please like and follow Masbate History and share our post so you and everyone else will learn more about the history of our beloved province, Masbate.
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‎CTTO Photo - RB TUMBAGA (Masbate Provincial Tourism Culture and Arts Office)
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21/06/2026

Are you ready, Masbateños? The Office of the Vice Governor proudly brings MONDAY TRIVIA DAY! 🧠

Next QUESTION will be out on June 22, 2026, at 7pm.
Subukin ang inyong kaalaman tungkol sa pagiging isang Pilipino, lalo na sa mayamang kultura, kasaysayan, at pagkakakilanlan ng pagiging isang Masbateño! Bawat linggo ay mapupuno ng saya, kaalaman, at makahulugang aral na siguradong magugustuhan at maeenjoy nating lahat.

Plus, exciting prizes await our lucky and knowledgeable participants! 🎁

📌 Don’t forget:
✔️ Stay tuned every Monday at 7pm
✔️ Join and answer our Trivia Day questions
✔️ Follow the MECHANICS to participate

Damo na san naga abang, kaya intra na.
Ano Masbate, tara?

21/06/2026

‎‎𝐌𝐕 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒: 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄
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‎Eighteen years ago today, on June 21, 2008, the MV Princess of the Stars departed Manila bound for Cebu. Caught in the fury of Typhoon Frank, the vessel capsized off Sibuyan Island, resulting in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Philippine history.
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‎What many may not know is that the tragedy eventually reached the shores of Masbate.
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‎In the days that followed, powerful ocean currents carried survivors and the remains of victims across the sea. Bodies began washing ashore on Burias Island, particularly in the towns of San Pascual and Claveria. Local accounts also recall that some remains were found along other parts of Masbate's coastline, including areas of Aroroy, as the sea continued to bring heartbreaking reminders of the disaster.
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‎For many Masbateños, the memory remains vivid. Fishermen encountered victims at sea, while coastal communities witnessed the painful aftermath unfold along their shores. Some unidentified victims were temporarily buried in local cemeteries until authorities could establish their identities and reunite them with their families.
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‎The tragedy left a deep emotional impact on coastal communities. In the months that followed, some residents became hesitant to eat fish, squid, and other seafood, fearing that marine creatures may have fed on the victims' remains. Though there was no scientific basis for such beliefs, they reflected the grief, shock, and sorrow experienced by those who witnessed the disaster's aftermath firsthand.
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‎Today, we remember not only the lives lost aboard the MV Princess of the Stars, but also the compassion shown by the people of Masbate who helped rescue survivors, recover victims, and provide dignity to those who never made it home.
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‎A tragic chapter in Philippine maritime history—and a forgotten chapter in the history of Masbate.
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‎Please like and follow Masbate History and share our post so you and everyone else will learn more about the history of our beloved province, Masbate.
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15/06/2026

Welcome to MONDAY TRIVIA DAY!

June 15, 2026

TRIVIA QUESTION:
“In which municipality of Masbate can you find the first rehabilitation community in Asia that promotes healing through prayer, work, and communal living?”

Get ready to test your knowledge and win exciting prizes from the Office of the Vice Governor through the page of Hon. Fernando P. Talisic!

GRAND PRIZE
The FIRST participant to comment the correct answer will win:
✨ ASTRON HOTPOT 180| Multi-Purpose Cooker
✨️ plus ₱500 CASH

🎁 CONSOLATION PRIZES
Selected (3) participants will also receive
✨ ₱100 GCash each!

📌 MECHANICS & REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Follow the page Hon. Fernando P. Talisic
✅ Like or Heart the Trivia Day post
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag at least 3 friends in the shared post
✅ Comment your answer on the original post
Please note: These requirements are also needed to qualify for the consolation prizes.

THE FIRST PARTICIPANT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES WILL BE THE WINNER OF MONDAY TRIVIA DAY.

⚠️ Please be reminded that accounts with locked profiles cannot be verified by our personnel, which may affect qualification.

GOODLUCK PO!!

15/06/2026

Are you ready, Masbateños? The Office of the Vice Governor proudly brings MONDAY TRIVIA DAY! 🧠

Next QUESTION will be out on June 15, 2026 at 7pm.

Subukin ang inyong kaalaman tungkol sa pagiging isang Pilipino, lalo na sa mayamang kultura, kasaysayan, at pagkakakilanlan ng pagiging isang Masbateño! Bawat linggo ay mapupuno ng saya, kaalaman, at makahulugang aral na siguradong magugustuhan at maeenjoy nating lahat.

Plus, exciting prizes await our lucky and knowledgeable participants! 🎁

📌 Don’t forget:
✔️ Stay tuned every Monday at 7pm
✔️ Join and answer our Trivia Day questions
✔️ Follow the MECHANICS to participate
Damo na san naga abang, kaya intra na.
Ano Masbate, tara?

15/06/2026

MONDAY TRIVIA DAY PRIZES

Get ready to test your knowledge and win exciting prizes from the Office of the Vice Governor through the page of Hon. Fernando P. Talisic!

🏆 GRAND PRIZE
The FIRST participant to comment the correct answer will win:
✨ ASTRON | HOTPOT 180 Multi-purpose Cooker
✨ plus ₱500 CASH

🎁 CONSOLATION PRIZES
Selected (3) participants will also receive
✨ ₱100 GCash each!

📌 MECHANICS & REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Follow the page Hon. Fernando P. Talisic.
✅ Like/Heart the Trivia Day post.
✅ Share the post with the question.
✅ Tag at least 3 friends in the shared post.
✅ Comment your answer correctly on the original post.
These requirements are also needed to qualify for the consolation prizes.

⚠️ THE FIRST PARTICIPANT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY AND FOLLOW THE GUIDLINES WILL BE THE WINNER OF MONDAY TRIVIA DAY.

⚠️ Accounts with locked profiles cannot be verified by our personnel, which may affect qualification.

Stay tuned every Monday at 7pm and be ready to showcase your knowledge while winning amazing prizes! 📚✨

Good luck, Trivianatiks! 🍀

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15/06/2026

I am pleased to share with my fellow Masbateños that through Proclamation No. 1308, s. 2026, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, has been declared a Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the Province of Masbate in celebration of Bagat Dagat Festival 2026.

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