Lantangan is a barangay in Mandaon, a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is one of the 26 barangays of Mandaon and has a population of approximately 2,776 people, based on the 2020 Census. This makes up around 6.29% of Mandaon's total population.
The name "Lantangan" is believed to have come from "Gantangan," which refers to a traditional wooden box used for measuring rice. The term is derived from "gantang," a unit of volume used in the Philippines, which is equivalent to a gallon or 16 cups.
Lantangan is located at coordinates 12.1841°N latitude and 123.2721°E longitude, with an elevation of around 25.1 meters (82.3 feet) above sea level. The barangay is known for its natural beauty, including caves located on Mount Pingganon, a feature that has drawn attention from local media.
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Part 2: Trikes, Sunsets & Sleepy Villas
11-12 March 2025 | Barangay Lantangan to Balud Road
11-3-2025
Still riding the wave of our first day in Barangay Lantangan, I decided to linger by the beach, camera in hand, chasing one of those legendary Philippine sunsets. You know the ones — so stunning they make you forget you insanely tired due to that lack of sleep..
It had already been a marathon of a day, starting with a very early rise in Mandaon and a boat ride that is always the king of relaxation methods. By the time the sky started putting on its fiery orange and pink evening show, I was running low on energy but high on excitement.
We later returned to "Sunset Villa" — fitting name to be honest — where we stuffed our faces before crashing out for the night. And by “crashing,” I mean we basically face-planted into our beds and didn’t move until morning.
12-3-2025
Next stop: Lantangan Motorway — via a thrilling, borderline chaotic tricycle ride.
Forget your comfy sedans and air-conditioned vans. This was a three-wheeled roller coaster with no seatbelts and all the fresh air (and sudden bumps) you could ask for. If you’re lucky enough to ride on the back and not crammed into the sidecar like a loaf of bread in a metal toaster, the views of the island are top-tier. Just hold on tight — both to your stuff and your life. :-)
This leg of the journey covers the scenic stretch along the Lantangan Motorway all the way to the Balud Road junction. It is rough and bumpy, with little investment money reaching it over the years, but that's part of the fun (at least o\for those of us who don't need to use it daily).
The rest of the trip to Masbate City deserves its own posting (and probably a neck massage), so I’ll save that for another post.
Stay tuned for more adventures, more trike rides, and definitely more sunsets.
Guest appearance by Lantangan Vlogger Joanabhel.
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One of the many residences fronting the beach of Lantangan.
Photo: Brad Peadon.
A local fisherman about to set off towards the setting sun.
Photo: Brad Peadon
First time I have ever used the panorama setting.
Something that Virls had shown me some time back.
Wish I experimented with it far more while over there.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Those arvo cloud formations always added to an image.
Photo: Brad Peadon
A random local doing a random local thing of some sort.
I never usually make enquiries due to the understanding that my voice causes nosebleeds.
Personally, I am thinking they may wish to get themselves checked for high blood :-)
Personally, I am thinking they may wish to get themselves checked for high blood :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
Ohhhh those yummy Philippine sunsets.
Though not as incredibly orange as some I've encountered.
Photo: Brad Peadon
What was once one end of an old basketball court.
Photo: Brad Peadon
More beachfront residences.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Evening dinner at Sunset Villa.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Trike along the Lantangan Motorway.
With no access to a car, and being to lazy to get up for the 06.30am departure of the only jeepney each day, we opted for a trike to get to Masbate City.
Having done cars, vans, and eventually what passes as a jeepney there, I have to say that being on the back of the motorcycle is the best way to enjoy this arduous 2 hour trip.
Above and two below.
The mountains at the entrance to Lantangan proper have always impressed me. They not only look amazing, but a forever are a lovely bright green colour.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
Sari-sari store across the road from the Lantangan High School (seems to also be named Yaneza Landed Estate Elementary School)
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and six below.
Numerous images of the Lantangan Motorway between the high school and Balud Road.
Photos: Brad Peadon
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Nhing & Tins.
Gerry & Betty
Sunset Villa - Lantangan
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