Morong Bataan Beach

Did you know that there’s a beautiful stretch of beach in Morong Bataan?

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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Upon entering, it feels like being warp back in time during the Spanish era in the Philippines.

Sto. Domingo Abucay Church

In Abucay, Bataan

The 400+ year old church constructed in 1587 during the Spanish regime, this is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. And the spiritual ministration of Abucay was entrusted to the Dominicans in 1588. It was in this church where Tomas Pinpin printed the earliest books in the Philippines together with his co-author and teacher, Father Jose Blancas de San Jose.

Coral View Beach Resort

Located in Morong, Bataan, this is just one of the many Beach Resorts that you can find here. A simple getaway place for the whole family

Bagac Parish Church

St Catherine of Alexandria Parish

The St.Catherine of Alexandria Church in Bagac is one of the oldest churches in Bataan. However, this is the only remaining colonial feature of the L-shaped church that is only seen at the walls along the left side and almost everything is already renovated.

The Crown Royale Hotel

In Balanga, Bataan

If you are on a trip to Bataan Tourist spots and Historical sites, you may want to stay in an affordable but comfortable and luxurious place.

Pawikan Conservation Center

In Morong, Bataan

Marine Turtles called as “Pawikans” in most local dialects in the Philippines return after 25-30 years and go back to where they were hatched to lay eggs. This conservation center was formed to protect and help the threatened for extinction Pawikans.

From the center, we can see some pawikans.

The Friendship Tower

In Bagac, Bataan

The Friendship Tower in Bagac, Bataan was erected by the Risshō Kōsei Kai, a Japanese Buddhist organization, as a sign of friendship and peace between the Philippines and Japan. The tower was inaugurated on April 8, 1975 the eve of the Philippine Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) which commemorates the fall of Bataan to the Japanese invasion and the Bataan Death March during the World War II.

The San Jose Cathedral

In Balanga, Bataan

This Cathedral is headed by Bishop Socrates Villegas the third Bishop of the Diocese of Balanga. He was also named Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. 

Balanga is formerly belonged to Abucay Church and became an independent in 1739. Rev. Benito Rivas, O.P., strengthened this church by fortifying its wall. Rev. Juan Antonio Vicente, O.P, roofed it with galvanized iron and decorated the interior. Rev. Mariano Ma. Minano, O.P., from 1838-1846 constructed the arch of the choir loft and made the baptismal font out of granite from Mariveles. 

The 00 KM Death March

On the historic Fall of Bataan in World War II, Death March began and started at two points Mariveles and Bagac Bataan on April 9, 1942. Major General Edward King Jr. surrendered more than ailing 75,000 soldiers and civilians to the Japanese Imperial Army headed by Gen Homma. The Japanese had instructed all captured Filipino and American soldiers to be relocated by marching to Camp O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac which is about 100 KM from the starting point.

The Japanese soldiers executed all of the prisoner troops who fell behind, beating soldiers randomly, and denial of supply of food and water for many days. In addition, the month of April is very hot in the Philippines causing exhaustion to the marching prisoners and anyone who dared ask for water was executed. And upon reaching San Fernando, the prisoners are packed into railroad boxcars and allowed to ride. With this, some died in suffocation. Then those who did not die were forced to march about seven more miles until they reached their camp. It took them over a week to reach their destination.

A 400 yr old - Coral Stone Church

Did you know that the Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church in Morong, Bataan is a 400 year old coral stone church? Based on research, “Coral Stone” is a trade-name for Fossilized Limestone. Limestones are a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium carbonate. This type of limestone is highly fossiliferous with calcium rich remains of ancient marine creatures trapped in the sediments of the banks or coral reefs where they once lived.

Dambana ng Kagitingan

Or the “Shrine of Valour”

A memorial shrine complex built to honor and remember the heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought during the famous Fall of Bataan (the last stand against the Japanese invasion) in World War II. Operating Hours is from 8 – 12 in the morning and 1 – 5 in the afternoon. There is an entrance fee per person (plus entrance fee per vehicle). This same ticket is also use as entrance to the War Museum in the Colonnade. And then a separate ticket to pay for a visit inside the giant Memorial Cross.

Memorial Cross

A memorial cross in the "Dambana ng Kagitingan" or Shrine of Valour complex built to honor and remember the heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought during the famous Fall of Bataan (the last stand against the Japanese invasion) in World War II.  This is constructed 92 meter high on top of Mount Samat, Pilar Bataan about 555 meters above sea level. You can even see the memorial cross from the highway of Balanga Bataan.

Rehabilitated on April 28, 1996 by Former President Fidel V. Ramos.
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Cashew in Bataan…

If you happen to be at Gov. J.J. Linao National Road in Morong Bataan, you will pass by a lot of cashew nuts vendors along the road. They have delicious and crunchy cashew nuts. The nuts are bigger than the normal size that we can buy in Antipolo Rizal.  

We bought at Willy’s Cashew nuts in Morong, Bulacan Philippines.

You could also try their cashew butter. The texture is like peanut butter but you can really taste the goodness of the cashew nuts.

I personally like this cashew butter and cant help to go back for more.

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