Palanas

Palanas , officially the Municipality of Palanas , is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate , Philippines . According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 26,222 people. [3] Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang . [4] It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December. https://www.vombudsman.com/livability/new