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Be captivated by the beauty of this humble yet progressive town set against the perfect backdrop of blue sea and sky, and the verdant mountains in between.
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Whether to live, to invest, or for a brief visit, it simply is a good place to be in.

13/08/2024

📣𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝟏𝟕𝟒𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓‼️

Bring Your Inner Vlogger Out! We're challenging you to use your unique vlog to show the world the best of Pinamungajan.

In celebration of the 174th Founding Anniversary, we're excited to launch our Vlogging Contest, and we want YOU to participate. Create a vlog about Pinamungajan's History, Culture, Traditions, and Tourism attractions, and let your creativity and passion shine. Open to all Pinamungajanons only.

MECHANICS:
1. The vlogging contest is free of charge. No entry fees shall be collected from the contestants.
2. All submitted work must be original and between 5-7 minutes in length, including credits.The selection committee shall accept only one entry per participant.
3. Each entry must focus on any of the following:
-Pinamungajan’s culture and tradition (customs, laws, architectural design, social standards,
religious, beliefs)
- Tourism destinations (sites, attractions)
- Or combined
4. The vlogs should be in landscape orientation and of the highest quality possible.
5. The content’s language must be appropriate for an audience of all ages; it could be in Visayan, Tagalog, English, or combinations. Entries containing foul language will be automatically disqualified.
6. When using images, sounds, or music in the entry, references to information and other related sources used in the video must be cited, crediting the original owner.
7. All entries must begin with a 5-second full-screen title page that follows the format below:
- Title of the video, Name of Participant, Address, Total Runtime
- If destination(s) provide details,
8. All entries must be submitted in digital format. Entries must be emailed to:
[email protected] not later than August 29, 2024.
9. The announcement of winning entries shall be made on September 4 during the Halandumong Gabi sa Pinamungajan at the Municipal Auditorium. Winning entries shall likewise be played at the LED wall during the event.
10.Winning entries shall be used as part of LGU-Pinamungajan’s promotional materials and shall be posted on our social media sites.
11. Participants agree to be bound by the official contest rules and decisions of the judges.

We can’t wait to see your amazing videos! Register now using the provided link, or scan the QR code from the poster below.
Registration link: https://bitly.cx/jvq3x

13/08/2024

𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐍
Ongoing road rehabilitation in Barangay Sibago.

Padayon sa paglambo, Pinamungajan!

12/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

Game on! 🏀
Check out the schedule for the 174th Founding Anniversary Basketball League and don't miss a single game. So mark your calendar and cheer for your team.

12/08/2024

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 | 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃‼️

The Municipality of Pinamungajan is celebrating its 174th Founding Anniversary from September 1-4, 2024. To mark this occasion, we are inviting Pinamungajanons who have excelled in their academic fields (Latin Honors and Board Passers) from September 2023 to the present to apply for the GARBO SA PINAMUNGAJAN 2024 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE to be awarded during the HALANDUMONG GABII SA PINAMUNGAJAN on September 4, 2024, at the Municipal Auditorium.

For interested applicants, you can send your details through the link provided until August 20, 2024. LINK :https://bitly.cx/X8J3w

12/08/2024

174th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
SPORTS TOURNAMENT
OPENING CEREMONY

12/08/2024

174th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
SPORTS TOURNAMENT
OPENING CEREMONY

August 12, 2024 || Cadre Sports Hub || 1:00 PM

12/08/2024

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
Regular Flag Raising Ceremony led by the Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Pinamungajan, SFO3 Gilbert O. Navaja.

12/08/2024

𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐈 𝐁𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐑

HOSTED BY:
𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀Ñ𝐄𝐙𝐎
Municipal Engineering Office Staff

11/08/2024

🎉🏆 **It's Game Time!** 🏆🎉

We're kicking off our 174th Founding Anniversary celebrations with our Founding Anniversary Sports Tournaments!

Join us as we ignite the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and community through thrilling sports events that showcase the talent and teamwork of our amazing teams.

📅 **Monday, August 12**
🕒 **1:00 PM**
📍 **Pinamungajan Sports Hub, Brgy. Pandacan**

Come and cheer on your favorite teams!
Let’s make this 174th Founding Anniversary unforgettable by celebrating our shared love for sports!

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10/08/2024

Daghang salamat Cebu Provincial Government!
Daghang salamat, Gov. Gwen Garcia!

10/08/2024

LOOK:
Meet our Pinamuohan Festival Queen, our Miss Pinamungajan Tourism 2024 Miss Uriel Mullen.
Let’s support her journey in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival 2024.
Details will be posted soon!

10/08/2024

Ongoing Cebu Provincial Capitol Caravan of Services at Pinamungajan Auditorium..

10/08/2024

Daghang serbisyo ang anaa karon diri sa Municipal Auditorium⬇️

09/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

See poster below for more details ☺️
Mag kita-kita ta!

Cebu Province launches its Caravan of Services for the third quarter this year this Saturday, August 10, 2024 in the Municipality of Pinamungajan for the constituents of the Third District of Cebu.

See you in Pinamungajan Municipal Gym this Saturday!

09/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 174𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Municipality of Pinamungajan will commemorate its 174th Founding Anniversary on September 1-4, 2024, and the Local Government Unit of Pinamungajan led by Hon. Ana Jessica Baricuatro, the Municipal Mayor, met with municipal officials, school administrators, barangay captains, youth leaders, and other stakeholders at the Municipal Conference Room to coordinate efforts and discuss plans for the upcoming celebration.

This year's theme of the celebration is "PINAMUNGAJAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS" which has been agreed upon by everyone during the meeting. This is for all Pinamungajanon's to reflect the town's rich history and its journey from its establishment in 1850 to its present status as a first-class municipality.

Keep posted for more details on all the activities for us to enjoy.

09/08/2024

📣𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 ‼️

Ang atong PUBLIC CR LIBRE(WALAY BAYAD) alang sa tanang mogamit niini. Ang mga toiletries sama sa wet wipes, tissue ug uban pa mapalit sa atong OTOP Center sa atubangan niining pansayan.

DAGHANG SALAMAT!

09/08/2024

📣𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

Mga dugang serbisyo alang sa Caravan of Services nga ipahigayon ugmang adlawa, Sabado, August 10, 2024 sa Municipal Auditorium, Poblacion, Pinamungajan, Cebu.

09/08/2024

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 | SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES

HOSTED BY:

𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐄 𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑
SK Federation President

𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆
SK Federation Auditor

08/08/2024

📣𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 ‼️

Bringing government services closer to the people of Pinamungajan. The Cebu Provincial Government in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Pinamungajan, will hold a Caravan of Services this coming Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. at the Municipal Auditorium.

Come and join us! Please see poster below for more details and keep posted for more services to be offered this Saturday.

08/08/2024

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources | Programs and Updates

HOSTED BY:

𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐎
MENRO Staff

𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐓𝐀𝐘
MENRO Staff

08/08/2024

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 | 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓‼️

Are you ready to serve up some fun?

The Pinamungajan Pickelball Association is looking for pickleball enthusiasts to join the Pickleball Tournament this coming August 31 to September 1, 2024, at Cadre Sports Hub, Pandacan, Pinamungajan, Cebu. This is part of the celebration for the Municipality of Pinamungajan's 174th Founding Anniversary.

Bring your paddle, water, and a competitive spirit. This is open to all Pinamungajanons only. Registered voters and residents of Pinamungajan.

To sign up, just go to the link provided below. Registration is open until August 14, 2024.

Registration Link : https://bitly.cx/ocXis

08/08/2024

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐁𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀‼️

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in coordination with the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) is calling participants for "Takbo Para sa West Philippine Sea", organized by Runrio INC.

This fun run aims to broaden the reach of the awareness campaign throughout the country. The Cebu leg will take place at SM Seaside City on August 11, 2024. Register today through this link: bit.ly/takbo-para-sa-wps

See posters below for more details.

08/08/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐃.𝐂.

A pose with the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Ana Jessica A. Baricuatro and Mrs. Gina Gadiano, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer, were joined by Joyce Tsukimata and Bernie Tsukimata, both learners from Lamac Elementary School and foster children of Marites Pallaza.

They will join a summer camp in Washington, D.C., United States of America for one month and will be staying with their host family in preparation for their eventual adoption through the Adoption and Foster Care Program under the National Alternative Child Care.

Safe travels! We wish you both a fantastic journey!

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Poblacion, Pinamungajan, Cebu
Pinamungahan

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://pinamungajan.gov.ph/

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Videos

174th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY SPORTS TOURNAMENT OPENING CEREMONY August 12, 2024 || Cadre Sports Hub || 1:00 PM #174thFoundingAnniversary

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐈 𝐁𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐑 HOSTED BY: 𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀Ñ𝐄𝐙𝐎 Municipal Engineering Office Staff

Daghang serbisyo ang anaa karon diri sa Municipal Auditorium⬇️

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 | SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES HOSTED BY: 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐄 𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 SK Federation President 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆 SK Federation Auditor

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍 Municipal Environment and Natural Resources | Programs and Updates HOSTED BY: 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐎 MENRO Staff 𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐓𝐀𝐘 MENRO Staff

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍 MSWDO Programs and Updates | Sustainable Livelihood Program Hosted by: 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐌. 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀 Provincial Coordinator 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐙𝐀 Project Development Officer-Monitoring 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋 Project Development Officer-Implementing

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 | Sangguniang Kabataan Activities and Updates Hosted by: 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐄 𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 SK Federation President 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐆. 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐃 SK Federation Secretary

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo ‘24

25 DAYS TO GO BEFORE PASIGARBO SA SUGBO FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS! #labanpinamungajan#labanPinamuohanFestival!

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐒𝐎𝐆 | Hosted by: ENGRACE B. NIÑAL AND ROELA G. LUMAINO

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

PANGALAGAD ALANG SA KALAMBUAN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FROM PINAMUNGAJAN NHS PROMOTING SUGBUSOG SA ESKWELAHAN | HOSTED BY: MRS. YOGI YGAY-SENIOR TOURISM OPERATIONS OFFICER

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

YOUTH HOUR WITH SK CHAIRPERSON HON. RAZEL D. FERRAS OF BARANGAY BUHINGTUBIG AND SK CHAIRPERSON HON. JESREL JAVELLO OF BARANGAY TANIBAG.

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

PANGALAGAD ALANG SA KALAMBUAN ON MSWDO PROGRAMS AND UPDATES | PANTAWID PROGRAM

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

MGA PROGRAMA SA KAHIMSOG | Hosted by: Concordia Atil and Farah Shane Jumao-as from Pinamungajan RHU.

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

MGA KASIKAS SA KALAMBUAN KAUBAN SI BAI ROGER

SUROY-SUROY SUGBO 2024

SUROY-SUROY SUGBO 2024 THE BEST OF THE WEST! Experience PINAMUNGAJAN... Our Pride, Your Destination!

SUROY-SUROY SUGBO 2024

SUROY-SUROY SUGBO 2024 THE BEST OF THE WEST! Experience PINAMUNGAJAN, Our Pride, Your Destination!

SUROY SUROY SUGBO preparations. Ugma na! Kita ta!

KALAMBUAN SA PINAMUNGAJAN

YOUTH HOUR | Hosted by SK Chairperson Hon. Stephen Montes of Barangay Punod and SK Chairperson Hon. Reynante Canillo of Barangay Sibago.

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TOURISM PROFILE

Tourism Profile

Far enough from the noise and pollution of the urban areas yet close enough to experience anytime the benefits of the capital city. This is the balance being enjoyed by the people of Pinamungajan, a captivating and unspoiled haven in mid-western Cebu. The town offers the best setting of magnificent waterfalls, over a hundred breathtaking caves, a strip of white sand bar, vast and scenic rice field and mangrove forests. It has a trail of beach resorts in Barangay Tajao, a mountain resort against the backdrop of grandiose limestone cliffs in Barangay Lamac, two winding rivers that empty into the Tañon Strait, and some pockets of fresh water springs.

Campalabo Sandbar

A strip of white sand 20 minutes away from the mainland, Pinamungajan is proud of this marine resource. The islet spans one hectare during

low tide and is smaller during high tide. It sits in the middle of a municipal sea rich in marine life, and holds a spectacular view of the beauty of the town’s coastline and the Mt. Kanlaon in neighboring Negros province.The islet is near the marine sanctuary so the area is best for snorkeling. A few meters away from the Campalabo islet is a two-kilometer long rock formation protruding from under the sea locally called “paril”, which was formed in 1951 after typhoon Amy, one of the worst typhoons on record to hit the Philippines before supertyphoon Yolanda.

Hidden Valley Mountain Resort and Wavepool

Travelling to this mountain resort is an adventure in itself as the road winds its way up over scenic rice fields and mountains. Located 14 kilometers away from the town proper, the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort is owned and managed by the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC). It is a perfect place for relaxation, swimming, conferences, seminars, meetings, weddings, parties, reunions and other such gathering or celebrations. The mountain resort – which has two big pools for adults and two small pools for the kids – is one of the best places to commune with nature and enjoy its serenity.

Beach Resorts in Barangay Tajao

A trail of various resorts line up the coastline of barangay Tajao, accommodating residents and visitors for fun and relaxation. Aside from its fresh breeze, fine sand, and a spectacular view of the sunset, staying in any of Tajao’s resorts will give one the relaxing experience of a rural early morning setting wherein fishing boats line up the beach with their catch. The resorts include the Park Place Beach Resort, the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort, the Tajao Seaside Haven Beach Resort and the Louie Beach Resort. There is also the Tauhai Garden Beach Resort & Spa which offers water sports and beach activities, as well as diving and snorkeling. Because the resorts sit practically next to each other, this makes Pinamungajan an ideal place not just for fun and relaxation but also for holding huge gatherings like fun runs and the like.

Caves

As one experienced spelunker attests, Pinamungajan is a glorious place for caving enthusiasts. Its 118 caves serve as a honeycomb of adventures for those who like caving. Most of them are alive and still growing, and had sheltered Cebuanos during the second world war. Awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites abound in the depths of Pinamungajan’s caves. Some of the caves have a pool of fresh water to swim in, while others remain unexplored. Most visited is Kamangon cave in barangay Lamac, where 108 of the 118 caves can be found. Its name has the Cebuano root word kamang which means to crawl. This is because one really has to crawl on the ground for a few feet to get inside. The cave’s magnificent ceiling and walls are all worth it. The others in Pinamungajan’s list of popular caves to visit are Pangi, Limod, Udlom, Kabyaw, Sinungkulan, Nagkawa & Naglapus. After a grueling exploration, visitors can trek to Udlom and Sinungkulan Falls which are both a walk away from Kamangon Cave to have a refreshing treat. The Pulta Mayor Cave is also a popular spot for birdwatching. Because of the huge number of its caves, barangay Lamac, Pinamungajan was picked as venue for the 2004 National Mounting Climbing Congress spearheaded by the Philippine Speleological Society.

Twin Falls (Sinungkulan and Udlom Falls)

Pinamungajan has two majestic waterfalls capping the beauty of its mountain ranges: the Sinungkulan Falls and Udlom Falls in barangay Lamac. Whether at sunrise or sunset, or anytime in between, the two waterfalls of Pinamungajan simply take your breath away. The sound of nning water, the cool breeze from the nearby forest, the sparkling limestone cliffs and the endless green fields under the expanse of the blue sky all make a trip to Pinamungajan’s waterfalls worthwhile. The trek to the waterfalls is in itself a journey full of stories: the valley that leads to the falls was where it rained ice in 2012 and 2013. The solid rains, like ice cubes bigger than marbles, was something rarely seen in the history of this tropical country. For 2015 Regional Distribution of travellers by volume of guests by Cebu Province, Pinamungajan ranked 18th out of 44 municipalities and 6 component cities.

Mangrove Forest

Proof of a rich marine ecosystem in Pinamungajan’s coast is its lush mangrove forests where land intersects with the sea. The already rich forest is made even more massive with the recent planting of mangrove trees initiated by Mayor Glenn Baricuatro. The tidal forest is teeming with life and protects the coastal barangays from erosion and storm surges while at the same time providing an avenue for a river cruise.

Pinamuohan Festival

The town festival is a celebration of bountiful harvests from land and sea, as well as the hardwork of its people. It was started in 2008 in line with the thrust of then governor and now Congresswoman Gwendolyn Garcia, who pushed for each Cebu town and city to hold a festival as part of local culture and heritage. The Pinamuohan Festival is one of the highlights of the annual fiesta celebration every May 4, in honor of Sta. Monica. Various elementary and secondary schools help the town come alive during the festival by sending in their best dancers in their colorful costumes and props. In 2009, the Pinamuohan Festival placed seventh in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals which was participated in by over 40 towns and cities. With some barangays grouping together as clusters in joining the festival, the annual event has proven to be a vehicle for camaraderie and unity among its people.

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