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Capital city of Masbate, Philippines
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Masbate City is a city of 95,000 (2015) and the capital of Masbate Province. The only city of the province, it is also a major transportation and commercial hub.
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Nice walkway. Good place to stretch your legs and do some walking.
An old ancestral house made of iron and wood. Inside, there are antique religious articles, some believed to be miraculous.
The Only Rodeo arena in Asia with complete fixed structure including stockyard, bleachers, rodeo corral, clinic, VIP stage and rodeo office and activity center.
Masbate Cathedral
The place is clean and organized. The sound system they used for the mass is clear and loud enough for the gatherers. They have electric fans everywhere so you can be comfortable while attending the mass.
Fan/AC rooms with TV, free WiFi. Breakfast included, and meals available upon request. Rooms facing street may be quite noisy.
Fan/AC double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
AC rooms, free parking and WiFi. Pets allowed. Rooms have bathroom and cable TV.
By ferry
2Go Travel has luxury ferries from Manila to Masbate, which takes 16-18 hours. RORO ferries operate between Pilar and Masbate. Masbate City is part of the Central Nautical Highway route.
By bus
Masbate's poblacion (downtown) is fairly small, and is walkable. Tricycles are available as well.
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Masbate · Regional · MBT
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