This account tells of Magellan and his crew attempting to land this settlement after being battered by a heavy storm known locally as “subasco”.

The curious natives led by their chieftain, Datu Malitik, gathered on the shore as they closely watched the approaching ships.

[citation needed] Cabalian used to be the largest Leyte town facing the Pacific Ocean until its 19 barrios were excised to form the new municipality of Saint Bernard, by virtue of Executive Order No.

[citation needed] The town celebrates its rich Catholic heritage every 24th day of June, the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Precursor to Jesus Christ.

Jornadas in Spanish means "sojourns" or "journeys", which specifically refer to the translation of the patron saints of all barangays to kiosks or minuscule chapels outside the baroque parish church.

vísperas) which falls on the 23rd day of June, coinciding with the Vespers for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in the Divine Office; (2) kahuyugan (lit.

post-fiesta) on the 25th day of June, when the remaining victuals are served to fiesta-goers who want to avoid the fiesta traffic and hullabaloo.

Preserving the incorruptible tradition of Visayan Catholic identity, the long Gozos in honor of St. John is sung.