Maribojoc
Maribojoc is an active municipality in Bohol, Philippines, with a history shaped by fishing, agriculture, Catholic institutions, and coastal trade.
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Overview
Maribojoc is a municipality in the province of Bohol in the Philippines. Although the supplied subject is labeled as a brand, the authoritative Wikipedia entity is the municipality rather than a commercial product or corporate brand. Maribojoc is located on Bohol's western coast, approximately 14 kilometres from Tagbilaran, and covers about 6,908 hectares. It is politically divided into 22 barangays. The settlement has an older coastal history. Before Spanish colonization, the area was known as Dunggoan, a term associated with a place of anchorage. Its sheltered bay enabled sailors to land and conduct trade with local communities. When Jesuit missionaries arrived in the region in the late sixteenth century, early records rendered the name in forms such as Malabooch and Malabohoc. Jesuit priests Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez brought Catholic evangelization to the area after arriving in nearby Baclayon in 1595. Maribojoc's parish was formally established in 1767 under the name Parroquía de Santa Cruz. When the Jesuits departed, Augustinian Recollect friars assumed responsibility and recognized Maribojoc as one of the major villages under their administration. Construction of the town's principal Catholic church began in 1798 on previously swampy ground and was completed in 1816. A stone stairway behind the church was added in 1864. Another important historic structure is the Punta Cruz Watchtower, built in 1796 as a coastal lookout against pirate raids. The municipality was formally incorporated on 15 October 1860. It expanded during the nineteenth century and had a recorded population of 18,200 by 1879. Its social and economic life remained closely connected to the sea and to surrounding agricultural areas. Fishing and agriculture continue to be identified as the principal sources of livelihood. Maribojoc was one of the communities seriously affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Bohol in 2013. The disaster caused 16 fatalities in the municipality, damaged roughly 3,700 homes, and destroyed its Catholic church. The earthquake therefore represents a major break in the municipality's modern history and in the condition of its built heritage. According to the 2024 census information cited in the reference material, Maribojoc had a population of 22,268. Cebuano, spoken with a Boholano accent, is the main local language; Tagalog and English are also understood and used. The municipality celebrates its town feast on November 24, or on May 5 when honoring its patron Saint Vincent. Its identity today combines local government, coastal and agricultural livelihoods, religious heritage, and historic sites associated with Spanish-era settlement.
History
Maribojoc is a coastal municipality in Bohol whose history is tied to a sheltered bay used as an anchorage and trading point. Before Spanish rule, the settlement was known as Dunggoan, meaning a place of anchorage. This maritime setting helped connect local residents with sailors and nearby communities. Catholic missionary activity reached the area in the late sixteenth century. Jesuit priests Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez arrived in nearby Baclayon in 1595 and extended Catholic evangelization to Maribojoc. Early Jesuit writings recorded the settlement under variants including Malabooch and Malabohoc. The parish, formally called Parroquía de Santa Cruz, was established in 1767. After the Jesuits left, Augustinian Recollect friars took over and included Maribojoc among the principal villages under their administration. The Recollect period produced important elements of the municipality's architectural heritage. Construction of the main Catholic church began in 1798 on reclaimed or previously swampy ground and was completed in 1816. A stone stairway behind the church dates from 1864. The Punta Cruz Watchtower, constructed in 1796, served as a coastal lookout intended to warn against pirate attacks and remains a significant historical landmark. Maribojoc was formally incorporated as a town on 15 October 1860. By 1879, its population had reached 18,200, reflecting its growth as a settled coastal community. Fishing and agriculture became, and remain, central to local livelihoods. The municipality suffered severe damage during the magnitude 7.2 Bohol earthquake in 2013. Sixteen people died in Maribojoc, approximately 3,700 houses were damaged, and the historic Catholic church was destroyed. The earthquake profoundly affected the municipality's residents, housing, religious life, and heritage landscape. Maribojoc remains an active municipality of Bohol. It covers approximately 6,908 hectares and is divided into 22 barangays. The town is around 14 kilometres from Tagbilaran. Cebuano, particularly the Boholano variety, is the principal language, while Tagalog and English are also understood. The municipality observes its local feast on November 24, with May 5 also associated with celebrations honoring Saint Vincent. The population cited in the 2024 census is 22,268.
- 2024
Census population recorded
[1]The population figure cited for Maribojoc was 22,268.
- 2013
Bohol earthquake
[1]A magnitude 7.2 earthquake caused fatalities, extensive housing damage, and the destruction of Maribojoc's Catholic church.
- 1879
Nineteenth-century population growth
[1]The municipality's recorded population reached 18,200.
- 1860
Municipal incorporation
[1]Maribojoc was officially incorporated as a town on October 15.
- 1816
Historic church completed
[1]The church begun in 1798 was completed after 18 years of construction.
- 1798
Construction of the historic church began
[1]Augustinian Recollect friars began building Maribojoc's principal Catholic church on previously swampy land.
- 1796
Punta Cruz Watchtower built
[1]A coastal watchtower was constructed at Punta Cruz as protection and an early-warning point against pirate raids.
- 1767
Santa Cruz parish established
[1]The Maribojoc parish was formally established as Parroquía de Santa Cruz.
- 1595
Jesuit missionary contact
[1]Jesuit priests arriving in nearby Baclayon began extending Catholic evangelization to Maribojoc.
Products and positioning
A historic coastal municipality of Bohol whose identity is grounded in anchorage and maritime activity, agriculture, Catholic heritage, and local community governance.
Local economic activity
Fishing and marine livelihoods
Fishing is one of Maribojoc's principal sources of livelihood, reflecting the municipality's coastal location and long-standing relationship with its sheltered bay. It is better understood as a local economic sector than as a branded consumer product.
Local economic activity
Agriculture
Agriculture is another major source of livelihood in Maribojoc. The reference material does not identify specific crops, producers, or branded agricultural goods.
Cultural offering
Heritage and community tourism
Maribojoc's historic coastal landmarks, including Punta Cruz Watchtower and the former Santa Cruz church complex, contribute to its cultural and heritage identity. The available material does not specify a formal tourism brand or packaged offering.
Recent events
- 2024
Maribojoc population reported at 22,268 in the 2024 census[1]
Other
The census figure cited for Maribojoc records a population of 22,268 residents.
- 2013
Maribojoc severely affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake[1]
Other
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Bohol caused 16 deaths in Maribojoc, damaged approximately 3,700 homes, and completely destroyed the municipality's Catholic church.
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