Catmon is a fifth income class municipality in the province of Cebu Province, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 28,320. In the 2013 election, it had 18,366 registered voters. It is located along the coast of the Camotes Sea, 57 kilometres (35 mi) north of Cebu City. Bounded on the north by Sogod; on the south by Carmen; on the west by Tuburan; and on the east by Camotes Sea, Catmon’s topography is generally mountainous and hilly but patches of flat lands can be found along the coastline and portion of the poblacion.
ANOTHER 30 years had passed by since the time the Parish of San Guillermo celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 1985. Throughout the decades, the parish has continued to develop and flourish. In 1990, while under the term of of Rev. Fr. Sindulfo D. Iriarte, Cebu was devastitingly hit by super typhoon "Rufing" which caused a great destruction to the Town of Catmon. Houses were badly wrecked and spirits were immensely broken. The parish church was not spared from the havoc. Its roof was severely damaged. But despite the difficulties, the parishioners were still able to give their support in the rehabilitation of the church and the PACIC building.
When the church roof was stripped off of its ceiling during the repair process, it was discovered that some of the ceiling beams or roof framing had already weakened. These were then replaced with new ones and in order to keep track of their condition through time, the beams were intentionally exposed. In dedication to the parishioner's kindness and generosity, a canopy was built at the church main entrance. This structure also serves a practical purpose of providing extra shade and rain protection.
After eleven years of serving as parish priest in Catmon, Rev. Fr. Sindulfo Iriarte was replaced by REV. FR. ROLANDO T. MANAYON IN 1991. During Fr. Manayon's term as parish priest, the roof of the church was further renovated with Colorsteel roofing. The pavement fronting the cemetery chapel and the road within the cemetery were concretized. Other projects included the concrete path adjoining the church and the convent and the concrete terrace behind the convent. Also during Fr. Manayon's term, the concreting of the road from the church to Barangay San Jose was finished. He also oversaw the concretization of the road from the church to the Padre Miguel de Jesus Park, connecting the existing concrete Padre Eugenio Menchavez Road to the upland cemetery. Moreover, while in the parish, Fr. Manayon encouraged the sports volleyball. He established a scholarship program for girls with anthletic potential in volleyball, had them undergo rigid regular training, which soon paid off successfully. Catmon, then, started to produce volleyball champions who consistently excelled in various tournaments including the Palarong Pambansa. Fr. Manayon's term in Catmon ended in 1998.
In February of 1998, REV. FR.MANUEL P. NARSICO replaced Fr. Manayon as parish priest. During his term, an Adoration Chapel at the side of the parish convent was built. The people hearing Masses are no longer disturbed by passing motor vehicles after a Diversion Road was constructed within the parochial lot and opened in November 2007. The PACIC building was renovated, renamed to San Guillermo Social Center and made more functional for parish social events. The sacristy ceiling was installed and the old wooden staircases to the attic as well as in the belfry were replaced with steel ones. The parish rectory was expanded to include a social hall, parish office and a spacious garage. Furthermore, within Fr. Narsico's term, the parish established a partnership with University of Cebu. The school's Civic Wlfare Training Service (CWTS) students came to the parish on Saturdays to help beautify and maintain cleanliness in the church surroundings and to interact with their adopted communities.
In 2007, while still under Fr. Narciso's term as parish priest, a newly ordained archdiocesan priest, REV. FR. SHERWIN LEO FERRATER spent his mission year in the parish of San Guillermo where he successfully established a Basic Ecclesial Community in Barangay Tinabyonan.
The growing population in Catmon and the distance of some barangays to the church, moved the Archdiocese of Cebu to divide Catmon into two parishes; hence, the creation of St. Joseph Parish whose church is still under construction at Barangay Pasnalipan. In April 2007, REV. FR. JOERYLL S. CHAN received his appointment tasking him to prepare the people of the ten barangays under the new parish in its creation process. On May 8, 2007, the ground breaking ceremony for the church construction was done at Barangay Panalipan. On that same occasion, Bishop Emilio Bataclan, Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu, formally introduced Fr. Chan to the people as the first parish priest of the new parish. Since there was no parish rectory yet, the Cardinal told him to reside in San Guillermo parish rectory while preparing the new parish. For a year, he became an assistant priest of Fr. Narsico, the parish priest.
With the declaration of Cebu as the festival capital of the country and the desire of the Local Government Unit of Catmon to boost tourism and further promote the native delicacy “Budbod Kabog”, the municipality has decided to rename and reformat the Sadsaran Festival to “Budbod Kabog” Festival. Except for the incorporation of activities intended to promote the natural delicacy, the festival retains the Sadsaran format which entertained people for the past long years. The ‘Budbod Kabog” Festival as envisioned and conceptualized does not replace or delete Sadsaran but instead it has enriched it with more festive and substantive activities.
Imelda Aroma Waterpark (Royal Vista Waterpark) Imelda Water Park is a beautiful resort established in Catmon Municipality, Cebu Province, Philippines. It is nicely located on top of a mountain with accommodation facilities and swimming pools with the background of dancing coconut tress. This water park is for those who seek a budget and affordable facility but with great services and enjoyable facilities.
Recuerdo Beach Resort is a nice resort property in Catmon Town, Cebu Province, Philippines. It is situated in the southernmost tip of Cebu where great beaches can also be found. The place where it is nicely established is described as having clean shoreline and crystal clear water but turquoise in the deeper part. This private resort is owned and managed by a former local official of this Catmon Municipality. It is a great place for any guests to enjoy with, and also for families to spend a weekend or a day with growing up children. Recuerdo of Catmon is around 50 kilometers from Cebu City, the provincial capital in this Visayan region. Cool Accommodation / Cottages Recuerdo offers very affordable and satisfying facilities and services in this area. You can rent open cottages, overnight stay cottages, and other facilities available.
Esoy Hot Spring in Catmon, Cebu Esoy Hot Spring is an interesting resort and one of the most popular destinations in Catmon Municipality in Cebu Province, Philippines. From Cebu City, the capital of the province, Esoy Spring is about 57 kilometers away and around 5 kilometers from the town of Catmon, where this nice spring resort is situated. The name “Esoy” is the resort proprietor’s nickname who is himself a town councilor (Councilor Celso Bustamante). The resort offers therapeutic effects especially for those who have some physical ailments. However, this resort is also very much available to all guests who are fond of dipping in hot natural water. It is both a place for healing and relaxation in this part of the province.
A Natural, Cultural, Historical and Ecotourism Landmark in Catmon, Cebu. Mt Kapayas is one of the established Transit Camp Headquarter of the revolutionary army led by General Arcadio Maxilom Y Molero (November 13, 1862-August 10, 1924) who was a Filipino teacher and part in the history of Cebu and his significance to us Cebuanos known as the first Filipino Governor in Cebu province and on his war leadership engaging incessant fighting against the colonial Spaniards and the guerrilla resistance against the powerful Americans these Katipunero contributions give a major and important historical hero to the Philippine Revolution. Mt. Kapayas was also the Herbal Medical Camp of the revolutionary army. Different kind of herbal plants are still growing in this area. This is a unique historical venue that remained witness to the resistance and exchanges of gunfire that went off on these hills. A very high place unfamiliar to the enemy and where the terrain and caves was to the advantage of the revolutionary army where Maxilom led them to combats on these ranges as far from Cebu city highland of central Cebu up to these town of Catmon fighting against the much heavy and superior American forces making the General stubborn to surrender even to the powerful enemies.
Huna Huna Cliff Resort, Catmon Town Huna Huna Cliff Resort is a nice establishment right on a cliff by the sea of Cebu Province. It is a Spanish-Mediterranean style resort with private verandas. Huna Huna (transliteration for ‘thinking’ or ‘to think’ in Cebuano language) is located at the coast of Catmon Town in the northern part of Cebu Province, Philippines. This resort by the cliff is about 45 kilometers from Cebu City, the provincial capital of this Visayan island. It simply means that you don’t have to spend that much time to reach and enjoy this fantastic resort by the sea. It is also very accessible by any vehicle since it is very close to the national highway. Huna Huna’s Restaurant The restaurant is set at the rooftop of the main building for the guests to have great and panoramic views of the marvelous blue ocean. It basically serves various traditional Filipino dishes and international cuisine as well. They are known to have the superb pizza in town. In fact, many people drop by the restaurant jus to have their meal and continue on with their journey. Their food is not only tasty but also affordable enough.
Never underestimate a mountain—any mountain. It doesn’t matter if the mountain is less than 1000 MASL, conveniently surrounded by human habitation, or frequently visited. It demands respect, reverence, and care. An example of such a mountain is Mt. Kapayas, located in Sitio Kampanya, Barangay Kabangkaya in the bowels of Catmon, Northern Cebu. At 783 MASL and sheltering a couple of mountain villages that are yet to receive the full benefits of modern civilization, Mt. Kapayas is an enticing, relatively unexplored mountain that harbors plenty of secrets and challenges. For a relatively low mountain, it offers mountaineers a good dose of adventure.
And your adventure will never be complete without feeding your tummy at their restaurants with their delicacies. Come! Let's enjoy travelling together.
Well, if you get a chance to travel up north of Cebu, don't forget to drop by this place.
You'll easily spot this carenderia.It is along the road on the left side (if you're from the city).
You'll easily spot this carenderia.It is along the road on the left side (if you're from the city).
If you’ve ever been to the northern part of Cebu, you’ve probably heard of the seaside barangay of Macaas in the town of Catmon. If you’re in the area, you’ll notice a small restaurant called Duko Duko. At first glance, Duko Duko is just like any other restaurant in Cebu, but if you have time to kill and a hungry tummy to stuff, you will learn that Duko-Duko in pure awesomeness waiting to be discovered.
One of the famous delicacy in Catmon is their Bibingka. If you're travelling with your own car, you can easily buy it for it is just located along the roadside of Catmondaan, Catmon, Cebu.
After being mesmerized with their beautiful sceneries, let’s allow ourselves to take a break as we savor their mouth-watering delicacy. Budbud kabog is not your usual suman. It is made of millet instead of the usual glutinous rice. Millet belongs to a group of related plants that produce small pearl-like grains. Millet is low in essential amino acids and higher than most grains in fat contentbeing mesmerized with their beautiful sceneries, let’s allow ourselves to take a break as we savor their mouth-watering delicacy. Budbud kabog is not your usual suman. It is made of millet instead of the usual glutinous rice. Millet belongs to a group of related plants that produce small pearl-like grains. Millet is low in essential amino acids and higher than most grains in fat content, 75 percent of which is heart-healthy polyunsaturated fat. Millet has been shown to be potentially beneficial in the management of diabetes. Local millet or kabog grows wild in the arid and barren hills of Northern Cebu (like those In Catmon), as well as on other Visayan islands (like Negros Oriental). It is collected by hand and is so affordable at P150 per kilo.
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