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Municipality in Pampanga, Philippines
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Macabebe is a municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. It is a primarily commercial and fishing town at the edge of the Pampanga River delta. The guide also covers the municipality of Masantol, which is almost surrounded by Macabebe and is mainly accessible through it.
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Macabebe Church
Macabebe's main Roman Catholic church, rebuilt in its original Baroque style in 1904 after it was burned by nationalist forces during the Philippine-American War in 1899. The arson also saw the massacre of 300 residents accused of treason, which explains Macabebe’s subsequent support for the Americans. Despite its relative youth compared to other colonial churches, the place retains a dated air and much artifacts and ornaments expected of an old church, including the pulpit.
An extensive nature complex at the very edge of Macabebe marking spot where the Pampanga River empties into Manila Bay. It has wetland formations and a small beach, though the estuarine waters are not recommended for swimming.
Masantol Church
Masantol's main Roman Catholic church, built in the Renaissance style in 1932 with a façade somewhat resembling a trident.
A small market serving a barangay of Macabebe.
The main entry point into Macabebe and Masantol is a two-lane highway that begins from a junction with MacArthur Highway in downtown Apalit and continues south towards downtown Macabebe and Masantol.
Read in the guideTricycles are the main form of land-based transportation between barangays, while outlying areas may require boats such as the western and southern areas of Macabebe and areas south of downtown Masantol.
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