LGU Cawayan Tourism

Cawayan is a coastal municipality in Masbate Province known for its abundant marine resources, thriving fishing industry, and strong connection to the sea. Established on July 18, 1949, through Executive Order No. 244 signed by President Elpidio Quirino, the municipality has long relied on fishing, aquaculture, and seafood trading as major sources of livelihood. Its strategic location along the Visayan Sea and Asid Gulf provides access to productive fishing grounds, making the town an important contributor to the province's seafood supply.

Today, Cawayan is proudly known as the “Seafood Capital of Masbate Province,” home to the famous Sunday Seafood Tiangge in Barangay Divisoria. The market traces its roots to a traditional barter system where farmers exchanged their crops for the fresh catch of fishermen, fostering trade, cooperation, and economic interdependence among local communities. Over time, this practice evolved into a vibrant weekly seafood market offering fresh fish, shellfish, shrimps, crabs, seaweeds, and dried fish.

Every Sunday, the tiangge attracts buyers, traders, and visitors from across Masbate and neighboring areas, serving not only as a marketplace but also as a showcase of Cawayan’s rich maritime heritage. More than a center of commerce, the Seafood Tiangge reflects the resilience, industry, and community spirit that have shaped the identity of Cawayan for generations.

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April 30, 1937

For the first time, Filipino women are allowed to vote. The occasion is a plebiscite on women's suffrage.

Source: Dr. Resil Mojares, National Artist for Literature, Today in History in Cebu.

Photo from Tingog sa Kababayen-an, digital artwork by Pam Manalo.

KAHAMUGAWAY sa CAWAYAN joins Urawa san Masbate Rodeo Trade Fair 2026 🫶 April 13-18, 2026

Through the partnership of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Municipal Tourism Office, and with the full support of our Municipal Mayor Edgar S. Condor and the very hands-on Vice Mayor Ester C. Binsol, the Local Government Unit of Cawayan marks its first-ever participation and it was a success!

This initiative aims to promote and support Cawayan’s local businesses and tourism, showcasing proudly our homegrown products such as a variety of bulad, delicious kakanin, rich corn coffee, and more.
Padayon sa pag-usbaw, padayon para sa Kahamugaway sa Cawayan! 🎏

Rodeo Season 🐎
LGU Cawayan Masbate employees with their rodeo attire as an annual participation that reflects their support for one of Masbate's most celebrated traditions, promoting tourism, culture, and community pride.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly welcomes the appointment of Dita Angara-Mathay as Secretary of Tourism by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and expresses its full support for her leadership as she brings to the role a wealth of experience in trade, investment, and global partnerships.

The entire Department stands united in working closely with her, alongside stakeholders across government, industry, local communities, and the private sector, to advance a more connected, competitive, sustainable, and resilient Philippine tourism industry.

Cawayanon, let’s show our support and love to our very own, Ms. Blessed Joanna D. Booc, Candidate No. 5 of Ms. Rodeo Teen Essentials 2026.

You can support by purchasing at least ₱300 worth of items at LCC Essentials located at Tara, Masbate City, and choose your favorite candidate.😊

There is also a designated box with photos at LCC where you can drop your receipt and vote for your chosen candidate.

Check LCC Essentials’s post for more details.

Laban Cawayan!

04.03.2026 Good Friday
The Local Government Unit of Cawayan joins the solemn commemoration of Semana Santa 2026.
This holy week, let us give time for silence so we can hear the voice of God in our hearts.