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Topic: Dimasalang, Masbate


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  Masbate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon.
Its capital is Masbate City and consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias.
Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Masbate   (94 words)

  
 MUNICIPALITY OF DIMASALANG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Located at the southeastern part of the island province of Masbate and about 47 kilometers east of the city of Masbate is the prosperous municipality of Dimasalng.
Dimasalang is 47 kilometers from the city of Masbate.
Dimasalang is also strategically located between the two municipalities of Uson and Palanas whose trading activities revolve around the former.
elgu2.ncc.gov.ph /dimasalang   (180 words)

  
 NSCB-RU5 - Overview of the Region >Masbate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Province of Masbate lies at the center of the Philippine Archipelago.
Masbate had a population of 707,668 as of the 2000 census, growing at an average rate of 1.71 percent from 1995 to 2000.
Masbate is the biggest cattle raising province in the region.
www.nscb.gov.ph /ru5/overview/masbate.html   (209 words)

  
 Masbate City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masbate City is a 5th class city in the province of Masbate, Philippines.
It is the capital city of Masbate province.
Masbate City is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Masbate_City   (91 words)

  
 The Provincial Profile of Masbate
It was from Masbate that the Spaniards eventually landed on Luzon.
Masbate became part of the province of Ibalon, which later became the province of Albay.
Masbate has carved an important economic niche in the Philippines based on its thriving livestock and metallic mining industries and on the foundation of these industries, further growth is assured.
www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/masbate.htm   (1026 words)

  
 MASBATE CITY-->this page is all about pre-history of Masbate, during the time of the Pleistocene.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Palanas was part of Dimasalang in 1918,1939 and 1948; created a municipality on 411 June 1951 under RA 639.
The topography of the main island is characterized by rolling hills and discontinued ranges of the highlands and relatively broad bands of lowlands.
The islands, of Masbate are exactly in the center of the Philippine Archipelago between latitudes 11 degrees 43’ north, 21 degrees 36’ north, and 123 degrees 09’ east and 124 degrees 15’ East.
www.masbate.i-p.com /pre-history.html   (1398 words)

  
 STRONG QUAKE DAMAGES MASBATE BUILDINGS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Masbate, Feb. 17, 2003 -- A strong earthquake hit Masbate province Saturday, damaging religious structures and school buildings and injuring an old woman, reports from the Defense department said.
Three areas in Masbate province, where mosques and other structures were either destroyed or damaged, were affected by the earthquake.
The OCD, in coordination with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and local government units in Masbate, continued to monitor the situation in the area.
www.newsflash.org /2003/02/ht/ht003169.htm   (229 words)

  
 MUNICIPALITY OF USON
It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Mobo with the Balatucan River, on the east by Barangay Balocawe of the municipality of Dimasalang, on the south by the Baldosa River and Palo Bandera of Cawayan, and on the west by the municipality of Milagros.
On the north, it faces part of the Masbate Pass across which is the island of Ticao which forms part of the province of Masbate.
It is also accessible during the fair weather by sea transport to and from Masbate, Bulan in Sorsogon and the other localities of the Bicol region which is some 51 kilometers across the Masbate, the Ticao and the Black Rock Passes.
elgu2.ncc.gov.ph /uson/index.php?cat1=2   (264 words)

  
 MASBATE CITY-->Summary of my project. Make a copy of pictures here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Masbate, Ticao and Burias are the biggest islands and some 14 minor among 39 islands and islets composing the island province
In the 1830s, news of gold found in Aroroy attracted settlers from everywhere in and out of the region Aside from the abundance of gold, the province is also rich in deposits  of guano, iron, copper, manganese, silver, limestone, chromite, and carbon found in the towns   of Palanas and Mandaon.
Masbate is  accessible through  Air transports and small and medium sized sea crafts and yachts.
www.masbate.i-p.com /summary.html   (293 words)

  
 Masbate [Definition]
Masbate is an island provinceA province (lalawigan or probinsya in Filipino) is the primary local government unit in the Philippines.
Its capital is Masbate City and consists of three major islands: MasbateMasbate Island is one of the three major islands of Masbate Province in the Philippines.
Metro Manila is the political, economic, social, and cultural center of the country, and it is one...
www.wikimirror.com /Masbate   (3263 words)

  
 PIA Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Masbate and Sorsogon province snatched a gold medal each after Wenni Ky Catantan (Masbate) topped the discus throw event for secondary girls while Pablo Alindogan of Sorsogon dominated the long jump for elementary boys.
MASBATE CITY (18 Feb) - A woman died of heart attack, five others suffered from fractures and wounds and scores of buildings and roads were damaged after two earthquakes rocked Masbate province in the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 15.
In Dimasalang, the municipal firetruck was partly damaged after it fell off from where it was parked and damaged the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation session hall.
www.pia.gov.ph /press/p030218a.htm   (3128 words)

  
 Cockatoo Database Philippines / island / Masbate
Masbate, almost in the center of the north-south axis of the Philippines and shaped like a primitive fish hook or arrow, is the Philippines' cowboy island.
Masbate was first governed from Albay and later from Sorsogon when the two were divided but after WW II it became a province in its own right.
The province of Masbate is part of the Bicol region and has two principal islands - Masbate and Ticao - with 21 municipalities.
www.cockatoo.com /english/philippines/philippines_islands_masbate.htm   (445 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > No. 3 most wanted man tagged in Endrinal’s slay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Arizobal, 38, is a native of Ba­rangay Gaid Dimasalang, Masbate.
He is facing two counts of robbery in band and homicide cases before the Regional Trial Court Branch 49 of Cataingan, Masbate.
tc "Arizobal, 38, is a native of Ba­rangay Gaid Dimasalang, Masbate.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/feb/14/yehey/prov/20040214pro10.html   (904 words)

  
 G.R. No. L-26662   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Ciriaco Conejos declared that he is 48 years of age, married, a Sgt. of Police of Dimasalang, Masbate; that he took the declaration of Nemesio Gundayao (Exh.
C) by hearing sounds of his words which were not then clear in the clinic of Dr. Alfonso H. Aliño at Dimasalang, Masbate, on the evening of March 7, 1965, and after a few minutes Nemesio Gundayao died (Exh.
The defense presented as witnesses, Atanacio Dao, a municipal councilor of Dimasalang; Antonina Atanoso, also a municipal councilor of Dimasalang; Francisco Canelas, a farmer and barrio captain; Julia Manuel, a restaurant operator in Dimasalang; Damaso Adigue, another municipal councilor of Dimasalang; and the accused, Juanito Bailon and Ernesto Kipte.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1971/oct1971/gr_26662_1971.html   (2258 words)

  
 G.R. No. 97957   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The prosecution presented Dr. Ernesto Tamayo, the Municipal Health Officer of Dimasalang, Masbate who identified the post-mortem examination report (Exhibit "A") and the death certificate of Dante Huelva (Exhibit "B"), Dominico Pangantihon, Godofreda Huelva and Cpl. Carlos Mitra as witnesses for its evidence in chief; Godofreda Huelva was recalled as a rebuttal witness.
Meanwhile, Godofreda Huelva, mother of the victim Dante Huelva, was on her way home to Piaong, Dimasalang, Masbate, at about 7:00 o'clock in the evening of May 18, 1987, coming from her daughter's house in Canomay, Dimasalang, Masbate, when she met Eliza Cortes who informed her that her son Dante was stabbed.
The stabbing of Dante Huelva was reported to the Integrated National Police (INP) of Dimasalang, Masbate, on the same night of the incident.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1993/mar1993/gr_97957_1993.html   (3165 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > Principal suspect in killing of Bicol journalist arrested   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
LEGAZPI CITY: After a year in hiding, the prime suspect in the killing of the print and broadcast journalist Rowell Endrinal was finally arrested by the regional unit of the police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
Benito Estipona, the CIDG chief in Bicol, said Clarito Arizobal, 38, of Barangay Gaid in Dimasa­lang, Masbate, was arrested at a gasoline station in Barangay Arimbay around 9 a.
In an interview, Arizobal admitted that he was facing robbery and murder charges in Masbate for killing a certain Jimenez, but denied involvement in murder of Endrinal.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2005/may/27/yehey/prov/20050527pro7.html   (392 words)

  
 G.R. No. L-69674   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Ruben Arayesa and Agapito Diola left the cadaver of Judy Bulan in the scene of the crime and went to Buracan, Dimasalang, Masbate to inform Pat.
Jose Cabintoy went back to the crime scene, passing by the house of Judy Bulan's parents at Bagacay, Buracan, Dimasalang, Masbate, to inform his father, Francisco Bulan, that his son, Judy Bulan, was stabbed by Violeto Abigan.
Ernesto Tamayo, Municipal Health Officer of Dimasalang, Masbate, conducted a post-mortem examination on the body of Judy Bulan.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1986/sep1986/gr_69674_1986.html   (1291 words)

  
 People vs Oliva : 106826 : January 18, 2001 : J. Quisumbing : Second Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
On appeal is the decision rendered on June 17, 1992, by the Regional Trial Court of Masbate, Masbate, Branch 48, in Criminal Case No. 5132, finding appellants guilty of murder and sentencing them to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua and to solidarily pay the heirs of the victim P50,000 as civil indemnity.
Sometime in early 1989, Renato Magbojos, a policeman assigned to INP, Dimasalang, Masbate and an elder brother of Jacinto Magbojos Jr., met Levelito Tubieron, a resident of barangay Cancahurao, Baleno, Masbate, on board the “MV Misamis Occidental”.
As noted by the trial court and the Solicitor General, the evidence is replete with details to prove the fact of death of the victim and to sustain the guilt of appellants.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2001/jan2001/106826.htm   (3582 words)

  
 People vs Amazan : 136251 : January 16, 2001 : J. Mendoza : Second Division
Warrants for the arrest of accused-appellants were issued by the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Dimasalang on May 9, 1997.
Finally, the Provincial Warden of Masbate is hereby directed to ship to the New National Penitentiary at Muntinlupa City the above-named accused within thirty (30) days from the finality of this decision and to report to this court immediately his compliance thereon.
San Vicente, Dimasalang, Masbate, the place was nearly pitch dark as the sun had already set at 5:58 p.m.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2001/jan2001/136251.HTM   (4812 words)

  
 Bicol's 3rd most wanted man ... - Feb. 14, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
While another witness has confirmed the suspect's presence at the time of the incident at Purok 1, Barangay Oro Site, Legazpi City, where the murder was perpetrated," Tango said.
Arizobal, 38, a native of Barangay Gaid, Dimasalang, Masbate, carries a 250,000-peso reward for his capture for two counts of robbery in band with homicide before RTC Branch 49 of Cataingan, Masbate.
Tango said there were three witnesses, including a child, but his parents would not want the child to testify.
www.inq7.net /brk/2004/feb/14/text/brkoth_7-1-p.htm   (385 words)

  
 G.R. No. 84276   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Ernesto Tamayo, Rural Health Officer and a resident of Dimasalang, Masbate, testified that he conducted a postmortem examination on the body of Pio Areglado on November 27, 1985 and issued a corresponding postmortem report (Exhibit "A", Original Records, p.
Her husband was fixing the rope to be used on the pushcart in loading the copra when they heard the sound of coconut being gathered.
Rolando Palacay, a farmer and resident of Piyaong, Dimasalang, Masbate, corroborated the testimony of Teofila Areglado including the manner of the attack and the wounds inflicted by each of the accused (TSN, November 26, 1986, pp.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1992/feb1992/gr_84276_1992.html   (2210 words)

  
 G.R. No. 90204   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
This seven-year-old case involves a claim for benefits for the death of a lady school teacher which the public respondents disallowed on the ground that the cause of death was not work-connected.
Before her death on February 19, 1982, petitioner's wife, Oania Belarmino, was a classroom teacher of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports assigned at the Buracan Elementary School in Dimasalang, Masbate (p.
She was brought to the Alino Hospital in Dimasalang, Masbate on February 11, 1982.
lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1990/may1990/gr_90204_1990.html   (1487 words)

  
 G.R. No.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Nipa, Palanas, Masbate and the eyewitness of the prosecution, declared that he knew the accused as he frequented their place when he was not yet married.
On April 16, 1981, he went to Matugnao, Palanas, Masbate to lay bets on a cockfight being sponsored by the Barangay Captain, one of the accused herein, Ramon Atendido.
He said that for over a month beginning on April 2, 1981, he was in Nursery, Masbate, Masbate, helping Wilfredo Halili, a mason, in the construction of a health center.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1992/nov1992/gr_88042_1992.html   (2757 words)

  
 "REGION V"
Masbate, known as the cattle island of the Philippines, was once a part of Albay.
General Lucban established the local government and left Vicente Trivino of Boac, Marinduque in charge of Masbate until the government was turned over to the United States forces in 1900.
On March 18, 1901, Masbate was organized as a province under Act No. 105 of the Philippine Commission.
www.livinginthephilippines.com /region5.html   (1792 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Things to Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Rodeo highlights the Masbate Livestock Week and features various sports activities such as grand rodeo parade, agro-livestock fair, individual and group competitions in bull riding, steer wristling, carabao race, and other traditional Filipino games.
The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after the plentiful corn harvest.
The barangay is famous for its deeply preserved traditional folk dance called the “Batigue Dance.” Batigue is famous for its boatmakers.
www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=30   (604 words)

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