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Clean, unspoiled, unexplored, hidden paradise

CATUBIG, GATEWAY TO RIVER HIGHWAY

Catubig is the center of trade and commerce to the outlying communities along the river. This river connects Las Navas and other districts in which the only mode of transportation are boats also known as water jeepneys and outriggers. Catubig is a town of historic importance. It was in this town that fierce fighting between Filipino guerillas and the occupying Americans occurred. Both suffered heavy losses but the Filipinos, adamant to be subjected to another colonizers, displayed exceptional bravery and determination against the powerful occupier.

Catubig is a bustling town and its major attraction is the river dock. This functions like the bus terminal of the area. People from inland take the boat to Catubig and do their usual business and economic transactions. From Catubig people then travel by land to different destination, mostly to Catarman for business or services from the provincial government, or to take the plane to Manila. People also go to Laoang, a more economically prosperous town in the eastern part of Northern Samar.

A plaque on a building near the church of Catubig stating one of the victorious fights of the locals during the American occupation.