Western Visayas Historic Event: Lady Caycay Earthquake

 

The iconic Jaro Belfry was severely damaged during the 1948 Lady Caycay Earthquake

The 1948 Lady Caycay earthquake was a magnitude 7.8 tremor that struck Panay Island, Philippines, and is considered the second-biggest earthquake in the country's recorded history. The event caused widespread devastation, particularly in Iloilo and Antique, and even triggered a small tsunami. It made a significant impact and effects in the entire Panay Island claiming lives and destroying properties. 

The name "Lady Caycay" comes from the local Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a term caycay, which describes the scratch marks made by chickens. Residents used this term to describe the ground fissures that appeared after the earthquake, especially in the low-lying parts of Iloilo province.

The main shock occurred at 1:46 a.m. PST on January 25, 1948, lasting for up to three minutes. The three-minute shaking causes 55 Spanish period churches to be battered and severely damaged while 17 structures were totally collapsed.

The epicenter was located on the West Panay Fault, near the municipalities of Anini-y and Dao (now Tobias Fornier) in Antique province. The earthquake was caused by the movement of this active fault line. The location of West Panay Fault passes the towns of San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Igbaras, Tubungan, Leon, Alimodian, Janiuay, Lambunao, Tapaz, Jamindan, Sibalom, San Remigio, Valderrama, Libacao, Madalag, Malinao and Pandan.

Early reports approximate the magnitude at 8.2 Ms, but more recently the estimates place the event magnitude at 7.8 Mw. The maximum intensity reached an "Extreme" X on the Mercalli Intensity Scale and a "Devastating" IX on the PEIS (PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale).

The main tremor was followed by a series of major aftershocks for nearly a month.

The strong shaking created fissures in the ground up to four meters wide, with some on the coastlines filling with seawater. Landslides, sand blows, and the emergence of a new brook in the town of Cabatuan in Iloilo are just some of aftermaths of that strong earthquake.

A minor tsunami with waves soaring up to two meters high seen along the Iloilo Strait claimed two lives and damaging structures along the coastline. 

The impact of the Lady Caycay earthquake was strongly felt in the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo sustaining severe damages and destroying or heavily damage many bridges, telecommunication lines as well as public and private structures.

A lot of heritage churches during the Spanish period were either heavily damaged or collapsed including:

- The Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral's five-story belfry collapsed to the ground.

- The elegant Gothic-Neoclassical Byzantine Ottoman influenced Oton church was severely damaged and eventually demolished.

- Some belfries in places like the town of San Joaquin and Iloilo City district of Arevalo was also toppled to the ground.

- The UNESCO World Heritage site, the Miag-ao church whose sturdy buttresed walls withstood the tremors was only one of the few exceptions.

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake, referred to locally as the "Lady Caycay earthquake," struck southwest of Panay Island on January 25, 1948, at 1:46 am Philippine Time.  The aforementioned second-strongest earthquake in Philippine history had the greatest effects on the province of Iloilo and other parts of the island.  The old Oton Church had to be dismantled because it was so badly damaged.  Jaro Cathedral's five-story belfry also fell.  The magnificent Oton church, one of the most exquisite buildings on Panay Island and part of the Spanish architectural legacy in the Philippines, sustained some damage.

The majority of the major damage discovered during the inquiry was in the province of Iloilo, notably in churches that still stand from the Spanish era.  In general, there was significant damage to public and private buildings, bridges, and communication cables.

Along the Iloilo Strait, a 6.5-foot (2-meter) tsunami was reported to have struck the coastlines of Guimaras and Southern Iloilo.  Two people were killed in the incident.

The islands of Negros, Guimaras, and Panay had strong intensity. 

Sources:

#ThrowbackEarthquakeInfo by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) Official Facebook Page, dated January 25, 2024 -https://www.facebook.com/PHIVOLCS/posts/pfbid02xtLt8xPQFbV9cxuBKqGCneWPe4DuXDYHUjFnjjP1xyLSH1FBF17PWtowuvtHM4mol

Iloilo City Government Official Facebook Page post, dated April 2, 2025 - https://www.facebook.com/iloilocitygov/photos/dyk-on-january-25-1948-a-magnitude-82-earthquake-which-local-folks-dubbed-the-la/1068944321934908/

Iloilo Folk Literature

Aswang 

Binukot Princess

Tamawo 

Iloilo is a legendary province. Almost all of the towns here has some origins to tell.

The values that were passed through generations left some followers to the creepy rocky surfaces of the forests, mysterious caves, of the conceiving blink of an eye, of the steep mountains, of huge nocturnal birds, of different mythical creatures that were feared and other supernatural phenomenon and creatures unexplained and yet to be discovered and researched by science.

In the depths of our ocean, in the womb of our volcanoes, on the sides and hollow gaps of the rocks of our caves, on the edge of our ridges, on the navel of our mounds or anthills and to the wilderness of our forests and jungles are secrets and mystery left by our yesterday's past that if patiently researched and studied will be great topics for our legendary myth of origins.

One of the things that must be considered are the events for which the myths or legends is a kind of reading that interests the nationalistic spirit of a particular race. Thus the legends or myths are inculcating the minds with preserved and protected wealth of literature of a nation and race most especially the countries of the Far East. In literature of other languages, myths or legends has less significant values; however in our Philippine literature it is considered a branch with its own characteristics since we belong to the countries of the Far East. It should not be forgotten in the minds of whoever will write that a legend or myth is a literary composition that reminisce to the readers the memories of the past.

The legends and myths in any races and in any parts of the world are the first glimmer of thinking and imagination, the spark of senses that invites the people to create dangles of idea which are often a blink of an eye that is confronting our imagination and magnifies to indulge in an omen that cannot contain one's self; thus it is stated through a narration that continuously traversing taking turns in time until it reached the generations of clans of people. Nevertheless, the notion and sentiments of the citizens of any towns can be found in the myths or legends. The jewel of the race that should be inculcated or imprinted in the minds of everyone throughout the years.

The province of Iloilo never runs out of featured myths and legends - myths that straightens the origins of names of different places, municipalities, mythical creatures, plants, mountains and caves. Some of these were exploded with fragrance of subtlety and mystery. Some of them were lightly touched with history and facts. Mysterious or not, symbolic or truthful, these legends are already a part of everyday lives of Ilonggos. The legends that bring entertainment and pleasure, retrospect and omen; myths that continuously attracts our senses and notion. 




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Ricardo Pustanio -  https://smokebear.wordpress.com

World Nomads Adventures - https://journals.worldnomads.com

Province Of Iloilo Places Of Interests Part 3

Agho Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

Bulubadiangan Sandbar, Concepcion, Iloilo

The most iconic travel photo nowadays and most frequented place in Iloilo - Isla de Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo

Sicogon Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

Bato Dungok, Alimodian, Iloilo

Sara - 90 kilometers from Iloilo City
       - beautiful town plaza
       - San Juan falls 100 feet in height
       - Ardemil valley in Barangay Ardemil, beautiful valley on top of a mountain; a beautiful farm panorama, trees, hills and mountains most especially during dusk or dawn.


Estancia - 135 kilometers from Iloilo City
             - known as the Alaska of the Philippines because of its tonnes of seafood produce
             - nicknamed Jewel of the North by some writers.
             - known as the fishing industry capital of central Philippines


Carles - 139 kilometers from Iloilo City
          - northernmost tip of Iloilo province
          - Isla de Gigantes the ever popular tourist destination in Iloilo consists of several different isles. It is in one of these islands where a cave is used to be a burial sites in the 15th century. One cave has elephant like stones and area for swimming. One of the most iconic and most photographed islands in social media nowadays.
          - Sicogon Islands another white sand beach competition to Isla de Gigantes being developed by Ayala Land, Inc. to become a world class tourist destination. Location of the 1974 Celso Ad Castillo's film "Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa" starring Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz.
          - Balbagon, island with palm fringes, white sand beach near Gigantes
          - Molupulo or Seagulls Point near Sicogon Island, thousands of seagulls flock to the island to escape winter from its natural habitat


Alimodian - 24 kilometers from Iloilo City
               - The beautiful poblacion town center was once awarded as the most beautiful town center in the Philippines

               - Agony Hill, a popular destination for pilgrims and devotees all over Western Visayas during Holy Week for the Stations of the Cross as it resembles the Calvary.

               - Bundolan Shrine located at the summit of Bundolan hill. People pray the rosary here morning or afternoon and every first Friday and Saturday of the month.

               - old church of Alimodian, built in 1787 by the Augustinian friars and partially damaged during the earthquake of 1948 and was beautifully improved in recent years.

              - Seven Cities, of Alimodian composed the seven barangays or villages located in the upland hinterlands of the town of Alimodian and is linked to the Bucari mountain ranges of Leon. It is composed of the barangays Cabacanan (Proper and Rizal), Dao, Lico, Manasa, Tabug, Tarug and Umingan. It is called the "Little Baguio of Iloilo" because of its cool climate. They produce high yielding crops such as cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and even 
strawberries. It is also known for its lush vegetation, thick jungle forest, diverse wildlife and plants such as wild berries and fruits, caves, steep cliffs and boulders, waterfalls and rice terraces. It needs revitalization and that it is hoped that it would be turned into a mountain resort and a botanical park and garden producing more flowers and orchards.


Concepcion -  96 kilometers from Iloilo City
                 - Azucar Island, has a beautifully shaped mountain like a volcano that always been passed by the clouds or looks like having a hat. This island serves as an indicator of the weather by the people because they look here if they want to go to the sea to fish or go to the town proper.
       
                 - has the breath taking Agho island and the popular Bulubadiangan sand bar and has a huge potential to be a world class destination.


Maasin - 27 kilometers from Iloilo City

           - Maasin watershed provides the source for drinking water in Iloilo City and for the most parts of central and southern Iloilo

           - bamboo and other wood crafts 
           - Tultugan Festival annual celebration in dances and merrymaking showing the bamboo crafts industry in the town


San Rafael - 71.5 kilometers from Iloilo City

                - Mount Lolo in Barangay Aripdip, ideal hunting ground due to plenty of wild animals, boars, monkeys, deer and mountain chicken.





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Mike Laagan - www.mikelaagan.com

Cambodian Lifestyle Portal - www.khtoem.com

Manila Bulletin - www.mb.com.ph

Trover Travel Search Engine - www.trover.com

Province Of Iloilo Places Of Interests Part 2

Pototan Town Plaza is glaring with full bright colors and lights display during Christmas 

Lambunao Church 

Ajuy Municipal Town Hall 

Nasidman Island, Ajuy, Iloilo 

Tinagong Dagat, Lambunao, Iloilo

Janiuay - 33 kilometers from the city
- The famous Hispano-Filipino cemetery that was built in 1875 out of cut stones and fossils; located atop a hilly ground with three beautiful stairs and an imposing Gothic gate. Its chapel has six windows and two Gothic gates.
- Remains of a beautiful church which bells was made by J.D. Reyna Foundry in the 19th century.

Lambunao - 58. 3 kilometers northwest of Iloilo City.

- largest town in Iloilo in terms of land area

- West Visayas State University College of Agriculture and Forestry

- old church of Lambunao

- Tinagong Dagat (Hidden Sea), a mini lake found at the outskirts of Lambunao near the boundary of Iloilo and Antique and about 73 kilometers from Iloilo City proper. It is about 2000 feet above sea level and surrounded by 40 hectares of hills. This mini lake is rich in marine life like eels, snails, carps and many others.


Calinog - 61.6 kilometers from Iloilo City

- Calinog- Lambunao sugar mill

- Camping grounds for Boy Scouts Provincial Jamboree

- Camp Carreon, a military camp

- the beautiful Calinog was once awarded the Cleanest and Greenest 3rd Class Municipality in the Philippines

- Calinog is home to the Ati's Binukot princess and storytellers of the Hinilawod epic.


Passi - 50 kilometers from Iloilo City
        - became a component city in 1998
        - it is home to the two sugar central mills in Panay: Passi Sugar Central and New Frontier Sugar Central

Dingle - 45 kilometers from Iloilo City
          - church of Dingle made out of yellow sandstone and was built in 1880
          - Camp Pasica, 42 kilometers from the city, situated in three barangays: Pandan, Sinibaan and Calicuang, camping site for Girl Scouts Provincial Jamboree
          - Camp Higher Grounds, about 4 kilometers from Poblacion town center beautiful scenery overlooking Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Some facilities for seminar and convention and training centers for different government agencies and regional offices from the city and from nearby towns.

         - Jalaur River Dam
         - Maestranza cave
         - Moroboro Springs, 42 kilometers from the city, hot springs swimming area, pavilion for guests          

Pototan - 30 kilometers north of Iloilo City
            - known as the Christmas capital of Iloilo because during Christmas it is one wonderland place full of lights, decorations and happy visuals all around the town
            - old Neo-classical cemetery made from yellow and red sandstones
            - vast expanse of plains wherein planting and harvesting is non-stop all throughout the year because of Jalaur Irrigation Systems.


Barotac Nuevo - 31 kilometers from Iloilo City
                      - known as the Football Capital of the Philippines where the legendary football players,
                        coaches, managers, FC presidents came from
                      - church with neoclassic architecture, Roman arches, facade with Ionic columns or pillars, above are square shaped below are Doric columns


Dumangas - 25.9 kilometers north of Iloilo City
                - chief port of Northern Iloilo
                - site of one of the oldest Spanish community in Panay
                - old church built in 1887 made of bricks
                - Lacaran beach in Barangay Ermita, Roca Encantada and Siete Pecados of Guimaras can be seen here on a vantage point 

Barotac Viejo - 60.9 kilometers north of Iloilo City
                    - San Juan beach at Camp Higher Grounds, popular site for camping and religious
                      activities
                    - Balaring beach in Barangay San Francisco, colorful stones lying on the shores
                    - Nagpana falls near the Ati dwellings and community

Ajuy - 80.6 kilometers from Iloilo City
       - Darangkulan Falls in Sitio Bagongbong, Barangay Balabag - surrounded by trees, boulders,
         located at the foot hills of Mount Manyakiya, the highest summit in town.
       - Sta. Ana Falls, with a small cave
       - Barangay Dangula-an, Camping Hill in the national road fronting the ocean, ideal place for camping
       - Dumingding Cave has a spring located at Sitio Dumingding, Barangay Balabag
       - Nasidman and Calabasa Island, offers a peaceful relaxation and ideal site for fishing, recreation and other sports
       - Buri Point, Barangay Punta Buri, ideal place for swimming day and night
 


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Province Of Iloilo Places Of Interests Part 1

Pine Ridge Bucari Mountain Resort, Leon, Iloilo

Guimbal Plaza, the most beautiful town plaza in Iloilo

San Joaquin Cemetery

Town Profiles and Places of Interests

San Joaquin - 54 kilometers from Iloilo City; formerly called Siwaragan.

- beautiful beachfronts such as Talisayan, Tara and many other clean coastlines which has some colorful pebbles. The stone "chert" which was excavated from the Nagsipit river and was believed to be around 65 million to 2 billion years old is now under the custody
of the museum.

                 - Siwaragan river, became the landing site of the Malay settlers during the 13th century according to history.

                  - San Joaquin cemetery which was made of coral stones in 1892. The chapel inside is atop of a 20-step staircase which was supported by balustrades.
             
                  - Church of San Joaquin, this century old mossy church was built with Hispanic-Filipino traditions is one of the town's tourist attractions. This is one of a kind church which features in its facade the historical battle in 1859 of the Spanish Christians against the Moroccan Moors in the Battle of Tetouan. The famed house of worship is made out of brilliant white corals built by Father Tomas Santaren of the Augustinian orders in 1869, about 10 years after that battle. The design of the facade is one of the best examples of
traditional art in Filipino religious architecture. The relief sculpture of the battle has an embossed engraving that labels "Rendicion
d'Tetouan. It shows the cavalry and infantry of the Spanish Christians chasing the defensive Moors in the surrounding towers and date palms. The soldiers were engraved in a creative perspective to create an illusion of depth. The carving is spread in a mosaic of squared blocks of corals. The blocks were first carved before it was transferred. The sculpture is so complex that even the picture or expression of torment by the injured soldiers was showcased and the original colors of yellow, blue and red remained in the stones without fading with time.


Miag-ao - about 47.7 kilometers from the southwest of Iloilo City
            - University of the Philippines Visayas is a campus that occupies 1000 hectares of land.

            - Miag-ao Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site post card worthy church built in 1787 through forced labor under the supervision of Augustinian friar, Francisco Gonzales and Spanish gobernadorcillo Domingo Libo-on. A native from Igbaras named Matias is said to be the foreman who supervised the early construction of the church until he was replaced by a certain Aquino, a native from Alimodian, according to the church historical records. Notice the uneven, non-symmetrical twin towers of the church. The beautiful facade features a bas relief sculpture of Saint Christopher in the middle of native plants like papaya and holding the coconut tree while carrying the child Jesus on his back. The church was declared a historical site by the Philippines Historical Committee in 1953 and was given a national historical marker through a Presidential Decree No. 260 which was released on August 1, 1973 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. 

              - the town is also one of the cleanest, greenest, orderly and tidy town in the whole Philippines.

              - the recently discovered rice terraces of Miag-ao

Igbaras - 44.3 kilometers from the city

            - Mount Napulak 60 kilometers from the city. The thick forest is still untouched bounty with wild animals.

            - Nadsadjan Falls, 39 kilometers southwest of Iloilo City; drops water at 50 feet down below that serves like a giant pot of  swimming pool.

Guimbal - 32.1 kilometers from the city of Iloilo.

             - home to some of the sweetest mangoes in the world aside from Guimaras.

      

             - Garin  Racsos Farm, is a mini zoo and botanical garden owned by the Garin family for enthusiasts to enjoy. It features different kinds of animals domesticated, wild and foreign species as well as different kinds of plants.

             - Virginia bridge built during the American colonial period. This was made possible by the order of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. The bridge which was about a half kilometer in span is considered the longest bridge in Panay. It is made of steel imported from United States.

              - beautiful beachfront with Shamrock and Bantayan are just some of the beach resorts in the area.

              - Bantayan watchtowers located in Barangay Pescadores built during the Spanish colonial period that serves as a watchtower and first line of defense against the Muslim pirates.

             - old church of Guimbal which is yellow in color and made of adobe bricks. It was built by Father Campos and cemetery built by Father Agustin Llorente.

             - beautiful plaza of Guimbal, one of the most beautiful and cleanest in the province. It has so many flowers and plants and people spent their past time here most especially at dawn.

Tigbauan - 35.3 kilometers from the city of Iloilo
                - it was here that Father Pedro Chirino, the great Spanish chronicler, built the first Jesuit school for boys in 1592.
   
                - Baroque church of Tigbauan

                - Liberation of Panay historical marker to commemorate the liberation of Panay and Romblon by the American forces in the hands of the Japanese Imperial Forces to signal the end of World War II in 1945.

                - SEAFDEC (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center) - the main center for fishery studies in Southeast Asia

Oton      - 16.1 kilometer from the city

              - People's Ampitheater, is a beautiful park for recreation and cultural performances

              - Plaza and children's playground

              - murals that depicts significant events in the history of the country.


Pavia  - about 10 kilometer north of the city
   
           - Santa Monica church, the red brick Romanesque - Byzantine church built by the Augustinian friar, Antonio Fermentino from 1864 - 1888 and completed by Father Lazaro Ramirez. Decorated with two Greek cross in front of the church. There is an apse at the back wall. The church served as the garrison of the Japanese imperial forces during World War II. During the liberation battle, the American military tank caused some holes at the facade of the church.


Santa Barbara - 19.9 kilometers north of Iloilo City

                        - Sta. Barbara church, historical church in Neo-classic art style. It was on this church that General Martin Delgado of the Visayan Revolutionary government convened the junta that initiated the first cry of the revolution against Spain in the Visayas.

                        - Sta. Barbara Golf and Country Club - 18-hole, 37 hectares golf course which was the oldest golf course in Southeast Asia. Established in 1907 and opened to public in 1913.

                        - Cadagmayan Norte Camp, 65 hectares site for camping, verdant hills

                        - Sta. Barbara Heights, a mixed-use master-planned development project of Megaworld corporation. A township project it will see the rise of office buildings, condominiums, retail shops, dining, residential lots and other forms of recreation.


Cabatuan - 24 kilometers from Iloilo City

                - old Neo-classic church built in 1880. All sides of the church has beautiful facade. The main facade is adorned with papal crown supported with the symbol of the Augustinians a pierced heart with a bishop's hat surrounded by cords.

Leon        - 28 kilometers from the city.
                - St. Alexandria church, remains of a Romanesque church which was formerly known as largest temple of worship in the region

                - Bucari Mountain Range and Pineridge Forest, known as the Vegetable Garden of Iloilo and Summer Capital of Iloilo. It is a popular destination for nature loves and tourists                             because of its cool climate, beautiful scenery and attractive pine trees.            

About Panay Island

One of the largest island in the Philippines, Panay consists of the following provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo. Guimaras was formerly a sub-province of Iloilo until 1992 when it became an independent province separate from Iloilo.

Panay has had several names.

Before 1212, Panay was called Simsiman. The community is located at the shores of the Ulian river and was linked by a creek. The creek provided salt to the Ati people as well as the animals which licks the salt out of the salty water. The sim means simsimin or to lick thus the place was called Simsiman.

During the time of Datu Pulpulan, father of the Ati chief Marikudo, the island was called Aninipay from words "ani" to harvest and "nipay," a hairy grass abundant in the whole Panay. The hairs of this grass though short is very sharp and easy to prick the skin but very difficult to remove. Once the hair sticks to the skin it can cause an unusually itchy feeling. For this reason, Datu Pulpulan enacted a law that whoever among the Atis will use the nipay grass to endanger others will face death as punishment.

The victim who was pricked with the nipay grass hair will feel uneasy. His or her skin will be swollen that will also be very itchy. The hair will only go deeper into the skin once the victim scratches it so its advisable not to scratch the affected area. The only way to remove the nipay grass hair on your skin is by using soft clothe dipped in coconut oil and rub gently on the affected skin and the nipay hair will easily be remove from the skin and stick to the greasy cloth.

When the Malay settlers arrived, they call the island Madiaas after the highest mountain in Panay thought to be the sacred dwelling of the gods called bathala and where the dead thought to be judged. The picturesque mountain which stood majestically in the area was thought to be the sacred place of Bululakaw, their supreme god or bathala. The island was so named by the Malay settlers due to the splendid beauty and allure of Mount Madiaas.

A Spaniard named Gonzalo Ronquillo reached the island and gave the name Pan hay which means "there's a bread (Pan)"  in the island. The place was then called Pan-hay which eventually became Panay.

Iloilo Province Feast Days and Patron Saints

Iloilo Province - Cities and Municipalities

  

These are town or municipalities in the province of Iloilo, the date of their feast day celebration and the respective patron saints it gives honor to. Some towns has a separate date and festivities for their municipal fiesta celebrating their town's foundation date or as an independent municipality. 

Ajuy                   -                        September 10  -               San Nicholas of Tolentino
Alimodian           -                        September 22                  Saint Thomas of Villanova
Anilao                 -                       May 22                            St. Rita of Cascia
Badiangan          -                        January 17                        St. John the Baptist
Balasan                -                      July 26                              St. Anne
Banate                 -                      June 24                             St. John the Baptist
Barotac Nuevo    -                      June 13                             St. Anthony of Padua
Barotac Viejo      -                      June 29                             St. Peter the Apostle
Batad                  -                      April 5                              St. Vincent Ferrer
Bingawan               -                   January 25                        St. Paul Conversion
Cabatuan               -                   September 10 (Religious)   San Nicholas of Tolentino
                                                  March 2 (Municipal)   
Calinog                -                     December 8                      Immaculate Conception
Carles                 -                      October 15                       St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Concepcion         -                     December 8                      Immaculate Conception
Dingle                 -                      June 24                             St. John the Baptist
Dueñas               -                      September 30                   St. Jerome
Dumangas          -                      May 5 (Municipal) 
                                                 August 29 (Religious)         St. Augustine
Estancia               -                    March 15-16                      The Most Holy Virgin Mary
Guimbal                -                   September 10 (Religious)    Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
                                                 October 7 (Municipal) 
Igbaras                -                    May 22 (Municipal) 
                                                 June 24 (Religious)             St. John the Baptist
Janiuay                -                    January 28                          Saint Julian of Cuenca
Lambunao           -                    September 10                     Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Leganes                -                  April 5                                 St. Vincent Ferrer
Lemery                 -                  January 28                           Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus)
Leon                   -                   November 25                      St. Catherine of Alexandria
Maasin                 -                  December 30                      Saint James the Great
Miagao                 -                 September 22                      St. Thomas of Villanova
Mina                   -                    October 12                        Our Lady of the Pillar
New Lucena       -                    January 24                         Our Lady of Good Voyage
Oton                   -                    December 8                       Immaculate Conception
Passi City             -                  February 10                       San Guillermo /Saint Guilhem
Pavia                  -                    May 4                                St. Monica
Pototan                -                  May 8                                 St. Joseph
San Dionisio           -                May 5                                St. Vincent Ferrer
San Enrique            -                May 24                              Virgin Mary
San Joaquin            -                January 3 (Municipal) 
                                               August 16 (Religious)           St. Joachim
San Miguel             -               May 8                                  St. Joseph
San Rafael             -                October 24                          St. Raphael
Santa Barbara          -              December 4                        St. Barbara
Sara                   -                    June 24                               St. John the Baptist
Tigbauan               -                 Third Sunday of January (Religious)  St. John of Sahagun
                                               June 12 (Municipal) 
Tubungan                                 January 17                           St. Anthony the Abbott
                                              
Zarraga                                   May 15                                St. Isidore the Farmer