Region
Province
City/Municipality:
Category
Year Approved
Region III (Central Luzon)
Bataan
Abucay
Ecclesiastical
1588

Abucay, Bataan

Abucay is one of the oldest municipalities in Bataan, located on the shores of Manila Bay. Its history is closely linked to the province’s colonial past and the events of the Second World War, particularly the Battle of Bataan. Today, it combines its historical heritage with a local economy based on agriculture, fishing, and commerce.

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