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Cagbalete Island is one of the jewels of Quezon Province. Located off the coast of the town of Mauban, it is a small island paradise in the province surrounded with cream sand that exposes significantly during low tide. The 1,640-hectare privately owned island is home to a diverse ecosystem. With unique variety of birds, rich marine life, and the abundance of unique species of plants, the island is a complete paradise for adventurers and nature lovers. Similar to Jomalig Island in Northern Quezon, a part of the Cagbalete’s beach is dotted with Agoho trees, a family of pine tree. Just three hours away from the Philippine capital, Cagbalete Island promises an unforgettable and picture perfect island getaway you will truly remember. Why Cagbalete Island is considered as a complete paradise for adventurers and lovers?

• It has a cream sand that exposes significantly during low tide.

• It has unique variety of birds, rich marine life and unique species of plants

• It is dotted with Agoho trees

• It is an unforgettable and picture perfect island.

Mauban, officially Municipality of Mauban, is a first class municipality in Quezon province.According to the 2020 census it has a population of 71, 081. It lies 157 kilometers away from Manila and 52 kilometers from Lucena City.What is Mauban population according to the 2020 census?

• 157,000

• 52,000

• 71,081

• 2020

"Gat Uban" or also known as Gat Pangil Jr., is a Dumagat, A Hero known to fight the Moors and liberated their village 400 years ago. He is called Gat as a respect equal to the Honorable or Sir in English and usually used for the heroes of the country who fought and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today."Uban" means gray hair. He's given an alias of Gat Uban because of his age of 20 he already had gray hair, he was a leader of the tribe of the five groups.His village is now a town called "MaUban" located in province of Quezon in the Philippines, the town is named after him their hero, our hero. Why Gat Uban has ''Gat'' on his name?

• Because he is a hero of Mauban, he deserved to have ''Gat'' on his name

• Because his mother wants his name to have ''Gat'' which symbolizes good leadership.

• Because he has a gray hair. During that time, all people with gray hair had ''Gat' on their names.

• Because of equal respect to the Honorable or Sir in English and it is usually used for heroes of the country who fought and sacrificed for freedom

Situated in Barangay Macasin, Dahoyhoy Falls is probably the most accessible and popular waterfalls of the town. The trail going to this falls is well established, completely cemented and with signages for direction and distance. It is closed to villages and along the trail to other communities of Barangay Maasin.But despite its proximity to communities and its popularity, Dahoyhoy Falls lacks the usual touristic crowd and generally unspoiled by the mass tourism. Although the pool itself was already altered to cater to tourists, there is a high chance that you will get to own the place specially on weekdays and off season.

Dahoyhoy Falls has only one level, the cold water cascades from a height of fifteen feet, against what seems to be horizontal layers of stone wall. The water, said to come from a spring at the top, falls into a shallow pool that is shaded by huge trees.Where can you find Dahoyhoy Falls?

• Brgy. Baao

• Brgy. Macasin

• Brgy.Balaybalay

• Salamungay

Horacio de la Costa was the First Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus of the Philippines and a recognized authority in Philippine and Asian culture and history. He was born in Mauban, Quezon on May 9, 1916 to Judge Sixto de la Costa and Emiliana Villamayor. Ordained a Jesuit priest at the age of 30 and at age 55 became the First Filipino Superior of the Society of Jesus.Who was the first Filipino Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus?

• Horacio de la Costa

• Sixto de la Costa

• Emiliana Villamayor

• Manuel de la Costa

During the war, the Japanese imprisoned Horacio de la Costa for two months in Fort Santiago for his role in resistance movement. He helped Rev. Fr. John F. Hurley, the Jesuits' superior, in taking clothes and medicines to American and Filipino soldiers who had evaded capture by the Japanese or escaped from Japanese prison camps. For this, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by the United States government in 1946.Why Horacio de la Costa was awarded with Medal of Freedom by United States?

• He had an important role in resistance movement.

• He served as a priest for a long time.

• He helped his superior in taking clothes and medicines to American and Filipino soldiers who was evaded capture by the Japanese.

• He was a brilliant writer, scholar and historian.

I was thrilled when I was invited to attend a Mass last Friday for the blessings of a show that will premiere soon. The officiating priest was Fr. Gilbert ''GT'' Talabong from San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church in Mauban, Quezon. He drove three and a half hours from Quezon to Quezon City just to celebrate that mass. Fr. GT gave a meaningful homily that reminded me of the importance of family and our relationship with family members. If there are three things this pandemic should have taught us, its 1. to love and appreciate one another; 2. accept our flaws and shortcomings ; 3.to be generous with praise and forgiveness. What are the things this pandemic should have taught us?

• To love and appreciate one another

• Accept our flaws and shortcomings

• Be generous with praise and forgiveness

• All of the above

It was near sunset when we dropped by Rizal Hill Park (locally called Calvario Hill), along San Buenaventura St. in Brgy. Rizaliana.  To get to the top, we had a  choice of taking the shorter route (climbing a steep concrete stairway) or the longer route via a winding ramp skirting the hill.  Of course, we chose the latter.  At the top of the hill is a statue of National Hero Jose Rizal, erected on December 1912 by the Mauban Circle Association of Students.  The  park offers a panoramic view of the whole town.  In olden times, the hill was used as a sentinel post and a place for religious activities during the Spanish era, as headquarters by American troops, as an outpost by the Philippine Constabulary during the Japanese Occupation and, after the war, by the Civilian Emergency Administration. How to get to the top of Rizal Hill Park?

• Climbing a steep concrete stairway

• Winding ramp skirting the hill

• Climbing a steep stairway and winding ramp skirting the hill

• Walking along the street

Mauban town in Quezon province recently celebrated the Maubanog Festival, showcasing its rich history and cultural heritage centered on the Christian faith and its buri palm weaving industry.

Maubanog is from the town’s name and the word “bangog,” meaning “high spirit.” It was highlighted by the street parade and street dance competition, participated by 17 primary and high schools, including a contingent from the Dumagat ethnolinguistic group.

The Maubanog Festival song and the “Nilala” (weave) song and dance were utilized by the competing participants to represent some of the town’s famous people, such as the Dumagat leader Gat Pangil, also known as Gat Uban, whom the town was believed to be named after, and Jesuit scholar Fr. Horacio dela Costa. What is the highlight of the celebration?

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• Buri Palm Weaving

• Fireworks display

• Drinking Nipanog

• Parade and Street Dance competition

The whole town of Mauban is prided for its fine quality of arrack, a distilled alcoholic drink produced in South/SE Asia. And if you're wondering, yes that's where our word "Alak" comes from. In Cagbalete, more than the famous Coconut tree, we use a different palm tree called the Nipa. This is an estuarine type of palm that grows in swampy areas and can thrive like Mangroves. When the Nipa tree bears fruit, a slight incision is made in the stem of the flower/fruit and a hollow bamboo collects the sap. The sap is then brought to the makeshift distillery and is cooked there. There is even a local ritual done to the first few drops gathered. The old way of putting flavors in the Alak is by soaking some Raisins or local Blackberries called Liputi. Tita Lynn of Nilandingan even has some tapayans of Lambanog which was distilled about 35 years ago.. What is Nipa?

• Buri hat

• Estuarine type of palm tree that grows in swampy areas

• An alcoholic drink

• A traditional fan used by women