This is my second time to use the topic of the day, the place where I was born. As I am proud of it, I decided to make a short blog of our town, Mabini. It’s definitely rustic, but it has a certain charm all its own. I spent the first eleven years of my life here and I get to visit the place once every two years.
They call this the Balincaguin River, Balincaguin means bats and our town was previously named Balincaguin until they changed it to Mabini.
Our home is located high up the mountains and this view never fail to enthrall and to fascinate me every time I visit the place.
The river is calm, you can take a morning dip in the cold water and it’s clean.
We call this area “lapog” in our native dialect, a place where you can find several varieties of vegetables, all fresh for the picking.
Several rows of eggplants which the hubby’s family owns. They sell the produce at the town market.
Our more than a century old church, Sto. Nino Parish.
There is a story why its name was changed to Mabini.
This is our new municipal building which was constructed about two years ago. I am proud of it because it was designed by my brother.
Mabini is a third class town but it is definitely one place to visit. If you are a lover of nature, then Cacupangan Cave is for you. And I am proud to say, I was born here.
Hi Arlene! Your post is evident of how proud you are of your hometown. 🙂 I am planning to visit Mabini to witness the beauty of Cacupangan and/or Villacorta caves and write abt it in my blog. I would need info on how to reach the place via commute. Any info you extend to me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hello! Thank you for choosing the place to visit. Yes, Cacupangan Cave is the best there is in our side of town. If you are taking a commute, you can take a bus ride going to Alaminos or Bani or Bolinao. Victory Liner, Philippine Rabbit and Five Star buses will take you to Alaminos City. Mabini is the next town from Alaminos going west. There are buses going there too with sign boards Sta. Cruz, Zambales, and it would take you directly to the town plaza. But if not, take a jeepney ride from Alaminos to Mabini, there are plenty plying the route. The way to Cacupangan is the route going to our town cemetery, maybe you can just inquire from the Municipal office how you would get there.
Good luck on your trip!
Arlene
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I love the design of the building Arlene. Although it has been recently built, it has a wonderful Retro/Colonial look that works very well. It could easily have been designed between the wars, and I mean that as a compliment!
Congratulations to your brother- great work.
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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Thanks Pete, I am sure he would be thrilled to know that.
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