Marabut, Samar

Marabut is a 5th class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,334 people in 2,383 households.

History

During the early Spanish Era, the municipality of Marabut was a mere sitio of Basey, Samar. Its struggle for independence was a drama that was herded by three gallant men Agustin Grefiel, Logero Ferreras and Catato Amantillo. Bicario Amantillo, was recognized as the famous and brave revolutionary leader who organized themselves in defense against the muslim bandits. After his capture by the Americans in World War I, a wise and fearless leader Ysidro M. Ferreras took over and successfully worked for the improvement of Sitio Lipata and for the welfare of his people. The sitio evolved into a barrio. In 1949, Ysidro M. Ferreras who was then the Mayor of Basey submitted to President Elpidio Quirino a proposal to convert Barrio Sto. Niño into a separate municipality. Thus on July 22, 1949, Executive Order No. 247 was signed creating the Municipality of Marabut, Samar in honor of the late Congressman Serafin Marabut who was a native of Basey, Samar. Ysidro Ferreras was elected as the first Municipal Mayor. The municipality is blessed with pristine natural wonders that sits within its coastal line that stretches more than twenty kilometers.

Barangays

Marabut is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. In 1957, the sitio of Pinana-an was converted into barrio Pinalangga.^[1]

Amambucale Caluwayan Canyoyo Ferreras Legaspi Logero Osmeña Pinalanga Pinamitinan Catato (Pob.) San Roque (formerly sitio Cabugao[2]) Santo Niño (Pob.)

Tagalag Tinabanan Amantillo (Pob.) Binukyahan Lipata (Pob.) Mabuhay Malobago Odoc Panan-awan Roño Santa Rita Veloso

Beaches / Resorts

Caluwayan Beach Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Extreme experience French Kiss Resort JED Beach Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Irish Crystel Beach Resort RG Cabalagnan Beach Resort Seaside Beach Resort

References

1. ^ "An Act Converting the Sitio of Pinana-an in the Municipality of Marabut, Province of Samar, into a Regular Barrio". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1715.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
2. ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of San Roque in the Municipality of Marabut, Province of Samar". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1655.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Official Website of Marabut Samar

Coordinates: 11°27′N 125°14′E / 11.45°N 125.233°E / 11.45; 125.233