Milagros, Masbate

One day a flotilla of vintas with armed men aboard anchored at the bay ready to attack on signal.Being true believers of the Christian faith, they implored the aid of their patron Saint, St. Joseph to spare them from the wrath of these heartless invaders.Milagros is one of the original municipalities of Masbate since its creation as a New Province by virtue of Philippine Commission Act.Large deposit of white clay, which may be used in making of porcelain products and other novelty items can be found at Barangay Bonbon and Matanglad.Milagros is facing the Asid Gulf, a rich existing fishing ground which is part of the Visayan Sea, and is the largest municipality in the province in terms of land area. [7].Other coastal barangays has resorted to seaweeds farming as alternative livelihood and to prevent corals and sea grass from further degradation from drag net and trawl fishing.