DISCOVER BATAAN
Bataan is a place that reminds us of the democracy and freedom fought by Filipino-American defenders from the Japanese imperial forces during World War II.
Founded in the year 1754 by Governor Pedro Manuel Arandia. The region is divided into Corregimiento of Mariveles and Province of Pampanga. Under Corregimiento of Mariveles is the municipality of Mariveles, Bagac , Morong and Maragondong. While under Pampanga, includes municipality of Orion, Pilar Balanga, Abucay, Samal,ORani, Llana, Hermosa and San Juan de Dinalupihan.
MORONG MAYOR: Hon. Cynthia L. Estanislao VICE MAYOR: Hon. Maria Chona L. Garcia
Located at Central Luzon Region III, lies in the western part of the province of Bataan. Originally known as “BAYANDATI� was under administration of Nagbalayong. Back since early days, the main source of income of the people of Morong was mainly fishing , farming and by selling goods in Ologapo and Manila.
PAWIKAN CONSERVATION CENTER Established in the year 1999 lead by a reformed community of poachers and egg collectors. Now dedicated in protecting and conserving the remaining pawikan. An organization that devotes their service for mother nature in effort to maintain a healthy co-existence for the present and future.
save pawikan by visiting www.pccmorong.org.com
photography by:
Manibog, Eula Que, Martha Tapawan, Milana
PAWIKAN
FESTIVAL
The pawikan festival was first celebrated in the year 2001 and has been celebrated anually since then. This is to remind the people of the importance of marine turtles in the eco system, and to impart knowledge, understanding and education about pawikan to the public.
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IMPRINT Body Paint designed by Artists of Morong Association and TaTAK Morong.Image of a Turtle is seen covering her body, mixed with different shades of yellow and orange. Bubble details is added to emphasis the turtle swimming underwater.
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LIMAY CITY Located in southeastersn part of Bataan, approximately 15 Kilometers from the capital city
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1917 Limay city was once considered a part of Orion City because of its undeveloped place. On January 1, 1917 it was finally declared as a independent municipality. It is now one of the leading towns in terms of income and high emplyment rate.
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DINALUPIHAN Located 95 kilometers east of Manila. It can be reached through Olongapo - Gapan route via North Luzon Expressway.
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Dinalupihan City is an agricultural town whose main resources are mainly sugar cane, palay, corn, root crops, fruits, licestock and poultry.
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1896
In the year 1896, the province was colonised by the Spaniards and the Japanese.
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MOTHER PAWIKAN
On night of November 25, 2016 a total of 17 mother pawikan were spotted laying eggs in Morong Bataan