The Matang-Tubig Watershed Forest Reserve in Monreal town in Masbate is one of the important watersheds in the Bicol Region. Found in the village of Real, this watershed is the source of water for many residents. You would often see people swimming, fetching water for drinking or washing, or doing their laundry.

The water is cold and the locals swear that the water is clean for drinking without needing to boil it, although further studies have to be made according to local experts.

To get to Matang-Tubing Watershed Forest Reserve, you need to hail a habal-habal (motorcycle for hire) from the Monreal town proper. The fare costs P30.

This is part of a series called Bicolana Obscura. Feel free to suggest lesser known destinations or places that almost never make it to people’s itineraries either because they just don’t seem “Instagrammable” by certain standards, or they’re too far away, or they are just neglected. Send your suggestions to contact@visitbicol.com. Visit Bicol would happily attribute the suggestion to you.

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