Question by a certain “Pro” friend: Can we really eat meat at this place and time at Bantayan?
Fact: License name is Indult. Pope Leo XII gave permission to eat meat. The document was obtained by a certain Fr. Doroteo Andrada del Rosario on February 8, 1840 from the Hierarchy of the Church in Spain.
So Eat na ta baboy sa holy week?
A must visit island --Bantayan summer fun under the island sun.
Unless you think that this practice is anti-religious since meals during Holy Week in the Philippines are traditionally fish and vegetables as a form of sacrifice, it turns out that way back in 1843, the pope at that time, Pope Leo XII, gave the townspeople of Batanyan permission to eat meat during Holy Week. Being so religious, the local people in observance of Holy Week, refused to work. Being fishermen, the villagers therefore, had nothing to eat during the Lenten season; hence, Pope Leo XII gave that historic, unique privilege called an "indult" (a license that authorizes an act that is not ordinarily allowed by the Catholic Church).
History states that in order for the bantayanons to survive, they resorted into eating meat despite of the abstinence ruling. Up until now, this has become a tradition. In fact it is too grand of a tradition that every holy week, the whole island comes to life feasting on roasted pork or "lechon" as what we call it. This island will be dwelled with a lot of people, celebrating the death of the Lord in a very unique way, through lots of parties in every resort. Strange but true. Hahahhaha.
Bantayan was the first parish to be established in Cebu by the Augustinians. Saints Peter and Paul Parish was founded on June 11, 1580 as the Convento dela Asuncion de Nuestra Señora. It was one of the few parishes to be a part of the Archdiocese of Mexico (with the Archdiocese of Manila separating only in 1595) and is older than San Nicolas by four years (the latter founded in 1584)!
Bantayan was the first parish to be established in Cebu by the Augustinians. Saints Peter and Paul Parish was founded on June 11, 1580 as the Convento dela Asuncion de Nuestra Señora. It was one of the few parishes to be a part of the Archdiocese of Mexico (with the Archdiocese of Manila separating only in 1595) and is older than San Nicolas by four years (the latter founded in 1584)!
About the island:
Bantayan Island is an island in the Philippines located at the western portion of the northern tip of Cebu Island. It is the center island of the Philippine islands. It is politically a part of the Province of Cebu.
The main Bantayan Island is about 7 miles wide by 10 miles long. About 20 of its islets stretch for another 5 miles long with some being accessible by foot from the main island at low tide.
The island is composed of three municipalities:
1. Bantayan, Cebu – 68125 people in 13213 households
2. Madridejos, Cebu - 29,020 people in 5,275 households in 14 barangays (year 2000 census)
3. Santa Fe, Cebu - 22,956 people in 4,444 households in 10 barangays (year 2000 census)
As of the 2000 census, the island has a total population of 120,101 with 25 barangays.The town of Sta. Fe was formerly one of the baranggays of the municipality of Bantayan and its name was Ogtong, a name derived from the fish locally known as “Kogtong”, a big species of the lapulapu fish which was abundant at that time. By the superior decree of the Spanish government, baranggay Ogtong became a town in 1872 and the town’s name was changed to Sta. Fe.
How to Get There
Santa Fe can be reached by V-Hires (vans) or Bus from Cebu North Terminal via Hagnaya wharf in Bogo which is about 110 kilometers from Cebu City and is about 2-3 hours travel time. From Hagnaya take a ferry boat to Sta. Fe which will take about 30 minutes to cross the 18 km. distance.
Budget info update as of April 2009 and as experienced:
Bus fare (north terminal to hagnaya) – Php 100 per head
Boat fare (hagnaya to sta.fe) – Php 120 per head
Tricycle (sta.fe pier to the sta.fe market) – Php 20 per head Motorcycle rent – Php 50 per hour
Globe tent space – Php 100 per tent per day.
Signature moves:
Cute: (the group nitalikod ni queenie with cute remaining) “ayaw mo pag ingon ana bai. Kung mag ingon ana man gani mo, ayaw!” (cute ni blush) hahaha. C queenie na OP.
Pro: “ang skimboard lng ato plato bai?” yaw saba ni ken. “Bai? Apil kuno c polo nato? Naa man cya delata.” “ang skimboard naka daug tungod sa pray over.” Hahahah.
Daks: use the boat. The boat will be lighter. Hahaha. Wani c pro2x. beer trade with noodles. gipailisan ang 2 litro na redhorse with cooked 4 noodles. (pamahaw pa uli). Ang anak sa tindera nahibong ngano 1 canton ra ang gibayran. Heheheh.
Ken: longest ride 1st place skimboard winner 2009
Sasan: power move of the year. 20 mile motor ride under the 12noon heat sun just to say hello to his long lost 6 year wala nagkita na gf Gemaline. What a love! Hahaha. Ur d man.
Koikoi: (to sexy Cielo) “Hi, ako d ay c Chelon.” Hahaha ig agaw gyud nako da. Naa naka picture nako? Hehehe. Picture ta.
Junnel: chugs chugs chugs . . . . happiness rice dealer and ‘ceil’ charging. Happiness power dance moves. Heheheh
Ching: action taker photography. Apila pud ko oi. Hehehe. Jet ski rider bisag hunas.
Jong: motorbike on the move photography. Smile. Heheheh. Php 51 red horse discoverer.
Roy: (to the Philip morris girls) naa ba free kiss? The girl replied “theres no such thing as free kiss” sumbong tka ni aura hap? Heheheh. Adto ko bantayan ky mokaon ko baboy.
Buts: biernes nako hapon uli bai. Hahaha. Dili guro Gregorian calendar ang gamit ky Sunday naman na uli. Mohican inspired. Heheheh.
Special thanks to mang parot and ate tisay for the water sa tabay para ligo and also for the cr. S U C C E S S!
Quick travel tips:
Arrive as early as Holy Thursday.
Travel light. Enough for 4 days stay.
Expect crowds at bus terminals and Hagnaya pier and Sta. Fe.
Communication is important. Make use of your mobile phones.
Bring enough cash. There is 1 atm in the bantayan proper however you may use the services of Western Union located at the market of Sta. Fe.
Summer kick off venues:
RED MOBILE...Present!
Summer Kick-off at the Sugar Beach
April 8,9,10 & 11
Feat: Djs Marlon Orellano, Maxie Perez, Nikki Taylor, John Areno, & Jack
Numero doce club pump & the grille room
in cooperation with
globe telecom , san miguel beer & k&n productions
present……
pump n’ summer ’09
Celebrity by the beach: Viva Hotbabes Maui Taylor and Jennifer lee. Polo Ravales & Paolo Paraiso with Cebu’s top models.
Cute: (the group nitalikod ni queenie with cute remaining) “ayaw mo pag ingon ana bai. Kung mag ingon ana man gani mo, ayaw!” (cute ni blush) hahaha. C queenie na OP.
Pro: “ang skimboard lng ato plato bai?” yaw saba ni ken. “Bai? Apil kuno c polo nato? Naa man cya delata.” “ang skimboard naka daug tungod sa pray over.” Hahahah.
Daks: use the boat. The boat will be lighter. Hahaha. Wani c pro2x. beer trade with noodles. gipailisan ang 2 litro na redhorse with cooked 4 noodles. (pamahaw pa uli). Ang anak sa tindera nahibong ngano 1 canton ra ang gibayran. Heheheh.
Ken: longest ride 1st place skimboard winner 2009
Sasan: power move of the year. 20 mile motor ride under the 12noon heat sun just to say hello to his long lost 6 year wala nagkita na gf Gemaline. What a love! Hahaha. Ur d man.
Koikoi: (to sexy Cielo) “Hi, ako d ay c Chelon.” Hahaha ig agaw gyud nako da. Naa naka picture nako? Hehehe. Picture ta.
Junnel: chugs chugs chugs . . . . happiness rice dealer and ‘ceil’ charging. Happiness power dance moves. Heheheh
Ching: action taker photography. Apila pud ko oi. Hehehe. Jet ski rider bisag hunas.
Jong: motorbike on the move photography. Smile. Heheheh. Php 51 red horse discoverer.
Roy: (to the Philip morris girls) naa ba free kiss? The girl replied “theres no such thing as free kiss” sumbong tka ni aura hap? Heheheh. Adto ko bantayan ky mokaon ko baboy.
Buts: biernes nako hapon uli bai. Hahaha. Dili guro Gregorian calendar ang gamit ky Sunday naman na uli. Mohican inspired. Heheheh.
Special thanks to mang parot and ate tisay for the water sa tabay para ligo and also for the cr. S U C C E S S!
Quick travel tips:
Arrive as early as Holy Thursday.
Travel light. Enough for 4 days stay.
Expect crowds at bus terminals and Hagnaya pier and Sta. Fe.
Communication is important. Make use of your mobile phones.
Bring enough cash. There is 1 atm in the bantayan proper however you may use the services of Western Union located at the market of Sta. Fe.
Summer kick off venues:RED MOBILE...Present!
Summer Kick-off at the Sugar Beach
April 8,9,10 & 11
Feat: Djs Marlon Orellano, Maxie Perez, Nikki Taylor, John Areno, & Jack
Numero doce club pump & the grille roomin cooperation with
globe telecom , san miguel beer & k&n productions
present……
pump n’ summer ’09
Celebrity by the beach: Viva Hotbabes Maui Taylor and Jennifer lee. Polo Ravales & Paolo Paraiso with Cebu’s top models.
Photo Links
Jong's Album
Cute's Album
Dak's Album
Next: Life above sea-level. Cebu's highest 5.30-31.09
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