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Ever since this incident, the image of Mary has been
honoured and given the title “Biglang Awa.” To
commemorate the miracle, a stone niche was built
on the wall at the spot
The image of a
beautiful lady with
outstretched arms
appeared standing on
the top of the wall.
Our Lady of
Biglang Awa
Marinduque
where Mary appeared. The
old image brought by the
Jesuits in Boac was placed
there. There is a shrine at
this location today.
In 1942, Boac was
occupied by Japanese
troops. In 1945, the Battle
of Marinduque began and the American-Philippine
Commonwealth troops landed in Boac after the
war was built of the general headquarters of the
Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine
Constabulary from 1945 to 1946 station in this
municipality.
The Provincial Government of Marinduque under
Gov. Carmencita O. Reyes built a larger-than-lifesize
image of the Our Lady of Biglang Awa in cement
and placed in the seashore in Balanacan Port to
welcome travellers to the island. A tradition in Boac
is the staged passion play called the Senakulo,
an annual event, that has gained popularity for
supporters and sponsors. It has a permanent site,
complete with stage and elevated grounds at the
reclaimed Boac River bed.
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