Welcome back to the never-ending holiday series that refuses to conclude, much like my stay in Barangay Lantangan. A seaside village where time moves at the pace of a sun-baked bangka, and the daily soundtrack consists of fishermen coming and going, engines spluttering heroically, and the local Pusas quietly judging your being there. Boats arrive, boats depart, fish appear, vanish, and occasionally stare at you with mild disapproval.
Public transport, in the conventional sense, does not exist. Instead, there is a loose, optimistic belief that someone will eventually give you a lift if you wait long enough and look sufficiently confused.
What Lantangan lacks in jeepneys and timetables, however, it makes up for with a fiesta that explodes into life with zero warning and maximum enthusiasm — the kind of celebration where everyone is invited, especially you, whether you planned for it or not.
And then there’s the Tanduay rum: cheap, potent, and seemingly hidden like contraband treasure. Finding it becomes a quest, drinking it becomes a mistake, and remembering either is optional. So settle in, because this blog series is still rolling in with the tide — much like Lantangan itself: chaotic, charming, slightly impractical, and absolutely worth the wait.
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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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Looking out across the rocks.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The one thing there is no shortage of are these classic bangka boats.
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An afternoon relaxing as the sun goes down.
Nothing like those beautiful Philippine sunsets.
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My wonderful niecy Esther and her random gal pal.
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Masbate Island is always so very green.
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Paradise without the tourists.
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Tiddles the pusa.
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Above and two below.
We walked to Lantangan Proper very early to catch the once daily jeepney to Masbate City.
A future post, well probably a few of them, will cover this days outing.
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Nephew and boat captain Jonarie.
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Oh, and our trike driver as well.
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Above and below.
Parents of Virls, one half of the 'Brad N Virls' team.
Alas, Virl Virl was back in Sydney.
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Lantangan Locals.
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Above and six below.
The annual fiesta commences with a parade around the barangay. We were there for this traditional event.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Nhing, Tins & Esther.
Gerry & Betty
Jonarie Artocillo
Sunset Villa - Lantangan
'Artocillo Family & (Known) Friends' Group.
Group only for friends and family - random weirdos please stop applying.
The questions need to be answered when applying so the aforementioned weirdos can be found.
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Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 3
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 4
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 5 (Brgy Gabi)
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 6
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 4
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 5 (Brgy Gabi)
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 6
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