Mandaon is made up of 26 barangays, with a population of 41,122 back in the 2020 census.
The municipality has an area of 319.15 kilometres, that being 7.17% of the whole Masbate Island area.
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Ever since my first (very brief) visit to Mandaon way back in 2007, which consisted only of an overnight stay, I had planned to return for a better look.
It took fifteen years for me to make it happen, but happen it did last year. A boat ride across from Lantangan, then a frolick around this interesting port town.
As always, the photo copped a bit of a bashing, and now some of the shots are put here for you to endure.
There will be a part two in the not too distant future.
The Filipino Bangka.
These boats, of a multitude of different colours, are scattered across the islands of the Philippines.
Fun to ride, great to photograph, there is literally many thousands to choose from.
Above: Arriving at Mandaon - Brad Peadon
Below: On Nin Bay, Mandaon - Brad Peadon
Mandaon Port.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Another Bangka arrival.
Photo: Brad Peadon
According to Google Streetscape that is Valencia Street to the right.
Photo: Brad Peadon
With the most recent visit by the Google cameras being back in 2016, it is hard to really determine locations now.
This would seem likely to be Central Avenue. But, if it is, there has been quite some change in the last seven years.
This would seem likely to be Central Avenue. But, if it is, there has been quite some change in the last seven years.
Photo: Brad Peadon
According to Google again, this is Laguinbanau Road, which we used to get to a relatives house, and on to the old high school of, no doubt, many a family member..
Photo: Brad Peadon
Laguinbanau Road, Masbate.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Federico E. Estipona Memorial High School (Mandaon High School).
That name is sure a mouthful :-)
Opened in 1969.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Updated:
Thanks to school principle Ms Weng Fenis Baldeo, I now know that the school was named after the Mandaon mayor of the time who initiated the procurement of the land where the school sits.
Originally named 'Mandaon National High School', it was later changed to his name in 1994.
Visiting people in the old high school.
The wife's, not mine :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon
Heading back down the hill to the port again.
Photo: Brad Peadon
What better way to explore the shores of Mandaon.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Part 2 of Mandaon is coming soon.
Meanwhile check out our Lantangan posts.
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Thanks to Nhing, Tin, Jonarie &
Weng Fenis Baldeo (School Principle).
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Video: Philippine Airforce Museum
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