Borongan, Eastern Samar Etymology
- Jack Maico
- Apr 9
- 3 min read
The name Borongan was taken from the local word “borong”, which in the Waray-Waray language means “fog”. The people inhabiting the eastern coast of Samar were initially referred to as “Ibabao” during the pre-Spanish period. According to Meranau, Borongan is a common name of green Banana, located in the surroundings of Lake Lanao.
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Church in town: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲
The Cathedral Parish of the Nativity of Our Lady, commonly known as Borongan Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. It is the seat of the Diocese of Borongan
Father Francisco Diez built the original church in 1710 in honor of the Blessed Virgin of Nativity. Franciscan priests transferred the church administration in 1768 to the Jesuits. In 1773, it was consumed by fire. It was rebuilt and enlarged under the direction of Father Roque de Osma in 1781. A round bell tower was added in 1853 by Father Juan Navarette. The design of the church was made in the shape of a cross by Father Antonio Sanchez in 1873. In 1887, Father Arsenio Figueroa changed the roof, which was replaced with a sink or metal. In 1939, Franciscan priests transferred the administration of the church to its first Filipino parish priest, Father Francisco Palomeras, who added a second floor to the bell tower. In 1950, the third floor was built by Padre Potenciano Ortega.
In 1961, it became the seat and the cathedral of the Borongan Diocese. In 1962, it underwent a major transformation and expansion by the Reverend Vicente P. Reyes, D.D., the first bishop of Borongan. The only part of the old church that remains today is the circular bell tower. In 1998, the NHI installed the historical marker of the cathedral.
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Borongan was established as a pueblo on September 8, 1619. On this date, the Commandancia and the Very Rev. Father Superior of the Jesuits from Palapag, a town in Northern Samar, went to Ibabao to install the first priest of Borongan, Fr. Manuel Martinez, who served up to 1627.
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧:
- The Cathedral Parish of the Nativity of Our Lady
- Hamorawon spring
- Ando Island
- Huplag Adventure Camp
- Patigayon Beach Resort
- CBRM eco park
- Monbon Island
- Divinubo Island
- Karawisan Beach
- Rosamar Beach Front, Locsoon
- Mabaroca beach resort
- Pirates Cove Beach Resort
- Canjaway Rock Pools
- Playa de Boro Beach Resort
- Kayaking at Camada River
- Loom River
- Bato River
- Kaputian Falls
- Mono Falls
- Tumaligis Falls
- Lulugayan Falls
- Kalipayan Cave
- Cansuriyaw Falls
- Talubagnan Cave
- Kapatgan Sun-og Cave
- Ganap Cave
- Bantayan Cliff, Ando Island
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧:
- Eugenio Daza ( a Filipino principale nobleman recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as the first maestro (teacher) in the Samar province.He was both an infantry major and procurement officer in the Philippine Republican Army during the Philippine-American War. He was area commander of General Lukbán's forces for Southeastern Samar and overall commander and tactician of the Battle of Balangiga)
𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧:
- Boy Abunda (Filipino television presenter, talent manager)
- Maria Fe Abunda (Filipino politician, sister of TV host Boy Abunda)
- Rupert Ambil (Filipino journalist)
- Aster Amoyo (Televison host and entertainment writer)
- Gabrielle Basiano (Filipino model and beauty pageant title holder)
- K Brosas (Pinay actress, comedian and singer)
- Ralph Joseph Lim (Pinoy singer, actor and model)
- Timothy Montes (Filipino journalist/essayist)
- Jewel Ponferada (PBA player, Blackwater Bossing)
- Art Ramasasa (musician who performs in the Waray-Waray language)
- Crispin Varquez (current Bishop of Borongan in Eastern Samar. His previous appointment was as Vicar General of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in January 2007)
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