The first settlers in Tubigon settled along the shores of the river that flows through the community. Their exact origins are unknown but they are thought to be early Malays from
southeast Asian countries, migrating to the Philippines in small
bangkas. Seasonal overflowing of the river flooded the community and led the place to be called "Tubigan" (meaning "place having water" or "watery"), which later morphed into "Tubigon" (meaning "place abounding in water"). The first record of the town of Tubigon dates from the early part of the 17th century.
In 1816, the community organized itself under a recognized headman, Yguiz Hutora, who was succeeded by teniente Mijares and by teniente Matong in 1818. A chapel was built on an elevated site of the settlement but had no officiating priest. A
coadjutor of the Spanish
friars from the
Calape parish would perform the religious ceremonies.
In 1819, by authority of the Spanish Governor of Cebu, Tubigon was formally organized into an independent town by separating from the town of Calape, with Capitan Teniente Matong becoming the first
gobernadorcillo.
Starting in 1852, the exact boundaries of the municipality were defined. On 8 March of that year, sitio Bacane was made the boundary between Tubigon and
Inabanga. In 1856, the boundary with Calape was fixed at Mandaug. On 19 June 1865, the boundary between Tubigon and
Catigbian was set at the Sampilangon River and on 14 September 1913, the boundary with Antequera (currently
San Isidro) was fixed at sitio Tubod.
On 31 January 1919, Tubigon lost five barrios when
Clarin was formed by virtue of proclamation by
Governor Yeater.
Tubigon was badly affected by the
2013 Bohol earthquake, suffering 11 fatalities and damage to some 7,300 homes, as well as total destruction of its town hall and church.
Catching up the early sunrise but Mr. sun is to shy to come out...
Eye to eye contact with the cow....
The place is so relaxing....surely i will get back here and stay for a night perfect to fix my tent here....to witness the beautiful sunrise of Bohol.
Over view looking some part of bohol and near islet.
In climbing a mountain taking off the slipper is the best comfortable part ( according to her ) rainy morning too slippery...
The rare photo....the morning poo of the cow...
familiar with this fruity thing?? me?? this is my first time..... they call this as "manok-manok" ( i don't know ngano manok-manok ila tawag ani wa may shape or form sa manok ani...hehe....kidding aside ) there local name and yes....... its edible...... and its sweet and yummy i like the tasted for me its taste like strawberry and chico in one.
and this???? again this is my first time to saw and taste this thing. they call this as "bognay" honestly i don't really like the taste its taste maasim / aslom ra kaayo....mura siya og lumboy......
Thank you for introducing to me those edible things ( newly discovery to me )
Shout out what you feel inside...........the mountain and trees are your witness.........
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MACAAS BOARDWALK
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SEAFOOD SHACK
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FROG CATCHING ( BAKI )
It was late at night when the troops decided to catch a frog...eating frog is one of my bucket list to eat ever since i am aiming for this.. so the moment they mention in catching frog i got excited and joined them where to and how to catch a frog....
We cross the river of Barangay Macaas just to catch frog ( sorry i did not take photo's in action catching a frog )
Special "thank you" to the troops ( friendly neighborhood ) for the effort....you made my day extra special for this experience thank you so much.......
HOW TO CUT / CLEAN THE FROG
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The cutting of head then followed by undressing the skin of the frog ( used the ash for undressing )
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Getting off the organ part of the frog
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If its already good....wash it again with clean water
HOW TO COOK THE FROG ( ADOBO STYLE )
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Cut the ingredients ( onion, garlic ) mix with vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper
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Put it on the fry pan and wait until it cook ( special thank you to Mr. Cano for the cooking effort )
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Then wait to served...........the yummy adobo frog
SARAP TO THE BONE.......
As my expectation never failed me its delicious it taste like chicken and take note its more nutritious benefits than chicken ( because of there life style cycle )
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It was fine good afternoon when the troops invited me to joined them in catching haw ( local / bisaya term ). Prepare for more river crossing.
and we got one....
kangkong picking at the farm ( i really like this thing.......simple living...getting your food for free )
Cottages are free if you order food ( extra charges if you bring your own food )
Soon to operate there live band performer..
