Malabuyoc, Cebu 

         Malabuyoc is a fifth income class municipality in the province of Cebu.It is situated in the southwestern coast of the island of Cebu and is about 126 kilometers from Cebu City. The municipality is bounded on the north by municipality of Alegria, on the south by municipality of Ginatilan, on the east by municipality of Boljoon and on the west by Tañon Strait.

       Malabuyoc is composed of 14 barangays, namely: Armeña (Cansilongan), Tolosa (Calatagan), Cerdeña (Ansan), Labrador (Bulod), Looc, Lombo, Mahanlud, Mindanao (Pajo), Montañeza (Inamlang), Salmeron (Bulak), Santo Niño, Sorsogon (Balimaya), Barangay I (Pob.) and Barangay II (Pob.).

History of Malabuyoc

           A most popular legend tells that once Malabuyoc grew plenty of fruit trees like mangoes, lanzones, cacaos and others. The heavy weight of fruits causes the branches of trees bent heavily down (“buyoc”) in Bisaya. On account of this usual sight, the place came to be called “Buyoc”. 

      Some would also say that the name "Malabuyoc" was derive from a Spanish word mala meaning “bad” or "dry" and native words nagbuyoc (meaning “pouring milled corn into the pot”) or buyoc (meaning "weighed down"). Malabuyoc was officially founded in 1832 by Agustin Fuentes, Leon Carbonella, Jose Balentos, Pedro Vildosola and Martin Carredo.

San Nicolas de Tolentino Church

       Originally part of Samboan, Malabuyoc was declared a separate parish in 1832 with San Nicolas de Tolentino as its patron saint.
Like the church in Samboan, it is made of coral stones and its facade, topped with a triangular pediment is again simple and decorated with a few bas reliefs. It’s royal coat-of-arms, indication that it’s construction was supported by the King of Spain, and located just above the main portal has already deteriorated and rubbed off that it is so hard to discern the markings. The structure is cruciform. 

Binuyokan Festival

       Binuyokan Festival is an annual celebration of the entire municipality of Malabuyoc. It is usually celebrated on 9th to 10th day of September. This annual fiesta celebration of the municipality is celebrated in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Contingents from different barangays of different schools from elementary to highschool will show their utmost talent just to win the title.

Places to visit

          When you are to look for a place where you can either relax or have some adventurous activities, Malabuyoc has a lot to offer. 

Divine Mercy Shrine

          With it's structural design that looks like letter "A" it's very peaceful and comfortable place that can be consider as a perfect oasis for meditation/ reflection of all one's wrongdoings. I also remember during my high school days there, our school would usually send their graduating students to the shrine to perform a reflection ceremony. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to graduate on that school and haven't given the chance to experience that ceremony.

          As far as I remember, in getting up there to the shrine one should climb up a more or less 200-steps stair so to those who have a history of high blood pressure it's not a so great idea to get there but of course if one is determined to get there you can climb up one step at a time.

 

Montañeza Hot Springs and Falls

          Montañeza Hot Springs and Falls or also known as Mainit Springs and Falls is a perfect getaway to take a break in the hustle and bustle living. Mainit (means “hot” in Cebuano language) Hot Spring is natural that is said to be a cure to a lot of illnesses. This hot spring, which is also close to a waterfall, springs from the interior of two mountains. Mainit Spring and Falls is being developed by the Department of Tourism last 2013. With just a 20 peso of entrance fee you can enjoy and relax with it's relaxing ambiance.
          Going to this place is not so easy but not so difficult either. You need to be fit enough or better yet an adventurer in order to get to the place and enjoy the giftedness of nature.

Moro Watchtower

         A watchtower in Malabuyoc, Cebu which now houses a museum. A series of watchtowers were built along the southeastern coast of Cebu between the 18th and 19th-centuries to serve as lookouts for impending Moro slave raids. Of all these watchtowers, around two dozen were built by the Augustinian priest Father Julian Bermejo according to the Jesuit historian Father Rene Javellana.

Did you know ?

..... that Malabuyoc is well known for producing TUBA, the coconut nectar wine which is best drunk fresh when it is still sweet.

Malabuyoc is an interesting place to visit, right ?

Wanna visit and experience the beauty of Malabuyoc ? Worry no more cause it's just a 4-hour bus ride from the city. So c'mon, let's discover and fall inlove with the home of friendly people of the Southwest part of Cebu, Malabuyoc!