TeaM Energy Power Plant
Photo courtesy of Carmela Abella
Pagbilao, Quezon, a first class municipality in Quezon and approximately 9 km. from the City of Lucena, is famous for its white sand beach resorts (e.g. Puting Buhangin, Kwebang Lampas, Pueblo Por La Playa, etc.) and also known for having one of the largest power plant in Luzon which is the TeaM Energy.
Papag At Bilao Festival
Another addition to the colorful festivities of Quezon Province, Papag at Bilao Festival is first celebrated with the Araw ng Pagbilao last 2009 and has become an annual celebration together with the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
The name Pagbilao was said to be derived from the words “Papag” and “Bilao” as these were the major products that time when the Spaniards came and asked the name of the place. It was said that one of the Spaniards was pointing to a bamboo bed while asking the name of the village and a native answered “Papag” and another Spaniard asked the same question to the vendors of winnowing basket, so the native answered, “Bilao”. Then the Spaniards proceeded to discuss what will they call the place and come up with the name “Pagbilao”.
Food Trips and Summer Getaway
Who says you have to go far away to have a taste of the native Quezonian dishes? Here at Pagbilao, Quezon, there are a lot of restaurants where you can eat healthy dishes while enjoying fresh air and a great ambiance that mother nature has to offer. Among these restaurants are Silangang Nayon and Kamayan sa Palay-isdaan.
Kwebang Lampas
Photo courtesy of Carmela Abella
White sand beaches at an affordable price are also one of the main tourist attraction of Pagbilao, Quezon. The most popular among these is the Kwebang Lampas which has fine white sand clear waters, almost comparable to the Boracay Beaches.
How to get here:
If you’re from Manila or the NCR area, or you’re from Bicol, simply follow these directions going to Lucena City. Once you’re in Lucena, you can get off at Lucena Grand Central Terminal and ride a jeepney bound to Pagbilao, Quezon or you may also take a van going to Pagbilao via SM City Lucena or Pacific Mall Van Terminals.
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