Mambajao, Camiguin Etymology

Mambajao became a town in 1855. The name was coined from the Visayan terms "mama-haw," meaning to usher in breakfast, and "bajao," which refers to leftover boiled rice.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camiguin

Special credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPqpjgcoI_8

Church in town: 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡

Camiguin is among my favorites in the provinces I’ve visited so far around the Philippines. I like it for being remote and unique. Life there is serene and seemingly simple. With many natural wonders as tourist attractions to boot. An interesting note about Camiguin is that it is in Mindanao, and yet the people there are widely Catholic. Hence, some parishes are present in the island province.

In the capital town of Mambajao, you will find the San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish. It is a large church for a somewhat quiet town. Unlike most of the beautiful churches I’ve seen, this one is not about ornate religious art, classic architecture, or history and heritage. I think the simplicity of it is the essence of its beauty.

From the outside, the façade and structure stand proud and stern. On the inside, a few details noticeably give it much character. One is the stained glass windows at the front of the church. It gives the church a dash of vibrancy and colour. The other is the black and white checkered tile flooring, which I find very charming.

The San Nicolas De Tolentino parish was founded in 1916 and celebrates its feast on September 10th. A visit to the province of Camiguin is not complete if you don’t take time to drop by this church.

Source: https://beautifulchurchesinthephilippines.wordpress.com/...

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

When Camiguin Island was elevated to a province by Republic Act 4669, Mambajao became its capital town. The abaca industry boomed after the May 1, 1871, eruption of Mt. Vulcan that later paved Mambajao to become an abaca port in Northern Mindanao.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐨:

Mount Hibok Hibok in Mambajao province of Camiguin Island.

- San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

- Katibawasan Falls

- Mount Hibok-Hibok

- Ardent Hot Spring

- Camiguin Aviation Sightseeing & Acro-Adventure Flights

- Camiguin All-in Travel and Tour

- The Foot Doctor

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐨:

- None in the list

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐨:

- Maymay Entrata (Pinay actress, singer, model, and television host)

- Cayetano Paderanga Jr (a Filipino economist and former Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority)

- Pedro Romualdo (Filipino politician. He was elected to five terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Lone District of Camiguin from 1987 to 1998, and from 2007)