Magallanes is a third class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,443 people.
According to renowned historians and anthropologists such as Domingo Abella, Luis Camara Dery, Merito Espinas, F. Mallari, Norman Owen, Mariano Goyena del Prado, et al., Magallanes is also the present location of the ancient settlement of Ibalong.

Known to the Spaniards as Encoienda de Yguey, with two visitas - Parina and Caditaan. The present townsite of Magallanes is the, then, visita of Parina. With the approval of the Spanish colonial government, the town was founded on April 30, 1859, upon the initiative of Spanish abaca trader, Don Manuel de Castro. The name of the town was chosen in honor of the first circumnavigator of the world, Ferdinand Magellan.
De Castro, who was operating a astillero, became the first gobernadorcillo.
Magallanes became an independent parish on December 11, 1863.
It is in Magallanes where Gibalong (now sitio San Isidro) is located, at the mouth of Ginangra River, reputed to be the place where the first Christian mass in Luzonwas celebrated. The name ibalon or Tiera de Gibalong, which is also used to identify the Bicol region at the time, came from the name of the place - Gibalong.
It is also in Magallanes where Bagatao Island can be found. It is considered as one of the most important and biggest shipyards at the time, where some of the biggest and most magnificent Spanish galleons were built. It was then known as the Real Astillero de Bagatao.

Many historical places are being patronized in Magallanes for it does really contribute for the freedom of our country. This was once colonized by the Spaniards and many ancient tools were found during the World War II but these things were preserved to showcase it for the students that this have been part of the enormous history of Magallanes. Thus, the culture is always there to bring us where we are supposed to be and these  historical places should be well cared and taken charge for the next generation.

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 SHIPYARD 

SPANISH 

ASTILLERO

Also, this is the Mt. Carmel Parish wherein town folks attend the mass as a sign of their religiosity. However,i am not a catholic but for me it is not about the church that we can receive the salvation from everlasting death, it is your own faith and belief that will save us and draw us nearer to God's kingdom. As long as we fulfill God's purpose in our life then we will be saved and be protected against all odds.

MAGALLANES MUNICIPAL HALL

There are a lot of beautiful spots that can be found only here in Magallanes but i will not name them one by one. Just be attracted to the pics in this blog and try to discover it happily. Tell your friends about Magallanes and start booking your trip to the beautiful land of Magallanes. You are very welcomed and your presence will be much appreciated. Come, Explore and Enjoy!                                                   

BUCAL-BUCALAN SPRING RESORT                     

PAROLA BEACH RESORT