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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G'day one and all.
This year we returned to Lantangan for the first time since 2022.
Unlike previous visits, we timed our visit to coincide with the annual Barangay Fiesta which was held over three days. A fun event with competitions, food, music, and entertainment.
Also unlike previous trips, we stayed there for over week to really get a good grasp on the place.
Sure we ventured out from time to time to visit a number of different locales, but we always returned to stay in the 'Sunset Villa' resort that we covered in an earlier posting.
In coming months we will be covering the entire stay, along with the fiesta events each night. We will also be looking at our stay in Mandaon, Lucena City visits, and a big of an explore around some of the resorts in Balud.
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The sea wall of Sunset Villa welcomes our arrival at Lantangan following a stay in Mandaon.
Photo: Brad Peadon
These little bangkas are a wonderful way to go exploring the local islands.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Bangka captain Efren guides us to a suitable spot to disembark.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Around the islands these colourful boats are almost as common as 'real' jeepneys in Manila.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The 'Lantangan International Cruise Terminal'.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Entrance to the Sunset Villa resort.
Photo: Brad Peadon
This massive new pool is the latest addition to 'Sunset Villa'. It has been added since our 2022 visit.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Gerry's new Teleportation Portal.
Currently under construction, it is expected till one day allow instant travel to other parts of the world, or maybe even the universe.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Mercy Full Way is a beautiful road through the bush, joining up with the Lantangan Motorway near Lantangan proper.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Our transport for the day.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Side street from the Lantangan Motorway and leading to the beach and all the water facing homes.
Photo: Brad Peadon
One of my favourite photographic topics in the Philippines is the Carabao at work in provincial settings.
Our trike drive chased this one down so I was able fulfil that need :-)
This is the start of the Lantangan Motorway towards Masbate City, and that is Mercy Full Way heading off to the right.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The pathway that runs along the waterfront is a great location for late afternoon sunset shot.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Can never beat a Philippine sunset and Lantangan delivered the goods on a couple of evenings this trip.
Wile not the same orange magnificence of our Roxas City visit a few years earlier, it did made for some great shots.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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