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THE EXOTIC CAMPALABO  AND IT'S HISTORY
 

Pinamungahan is situated in the southwestern coast of Cebu and is about 65 kilometers from Cebu City. The municipality is bounded on the north by the city of Toledo, on the east by the municipalities of Naga and San Fernando, on the south by the municipality of Aloguinsan and on the west by Tañon Strait.Pinamungahan is composed of 26 barangays, namely: Anislag, Anopog, Binabag, Buhingtubig, Busay, Butong, Cabiangon, Camugao, Duangan, Guimbawian, Lamac, Lut-od, Mangoto, Opao, Pandacan, Poblacion, Punod, Rizal, Sacsac, Sambagon, Sibago, Tajao, Tangub, Tanibag, Tupas and Tutay.

             Pinamungahan in History

The municipality was esteblished in the 1815 under the Spanish regime in the country. The municipality got its name from the diligent and hardworking people, working hand in hand especially during the agrcultural harvest season. "Pinamungahan", which originated from the Visayan word 'Pinamuhuan', meaning a worker share for his effort during a farm harvest. Over time the Pinamuhuan eventually changed to the current name of the municipality. However Pinamungahanons hard working a Bayanihan attitude in all aspect remains in the entire populace.

The Mystique History of Campalabo

    How Campalabo  came  to be an islet was seemed a mixture of  mystery and miracle to all pinamungajanuns.Old folk believed that the Campalabo was taken from the name "campana "a big bell found in  church and is used during masses,wedding ceremony and for other purposes.During the Spanish regime it was  said that the" campana"  was being stolen from the church and was thrown in the middle of the depth sea or ocean.No exact accounts were recorded to supply some information like who stole the campana and for what reason but at this present times that what most Pinamungajanuns really do believe.Until after that incident as times flew fishermen had noticed the white sand emerging from the sea water level .Thus,forming itself an islet.The whole islet can be well seen and appreciated during neap tide,and the part of the island will only be seen partially during spring tide.It's beauty is indescribable,no one dares to look back its history for everyone was thankful for such a wonderful present  from nature.....

A WHOLE NEW WORLD.This is how the beauty  of Campalabo captures the heart of all Pinamungajanun and intwines the ecstatic moment!!!!!!

By taking a motorboat one can take there  and enjoy the whole view of the island.It only take 20 minutes to get there and capture every moment....

A DATE FOR TWO

This island is not just for fun and enjoyment but also for romantic moments.....

An igniting sight of this green ,cool and pure water of Campalabo had captured many hearts.Even up to this present the exotic spot is still being preserved and taken care by the Pinamunagajan coast guard.

 

 A structured house for the coastguard,serve as their shelter.....Mount Canlaon can be viewed from the back of the structure also in the entire island one can see the smoky mountains and the neighboring archepaelagic island that almost  made up the Cebu....very spirit lifting,be enchanted ,be mesmerized and be hypnotized!!! 

 

 Indescribable feeling.A man watching the view of the open sea  was obviosly inthrilled and captivated.Situated at the front of the Pinamungajan Municipality Hall.

 A World Underneath

 

 Great waves splashing under the bridge of Campalabo.