The Legend of Marabut

(History)
During the early Spanish Era, the municipality of Marabut was a mere sitio of
Basey, Samar. Its struggle for independence was a drama that was herded by threee
gallant men, Agustin Grefiel, Logero Ferreras, and Catato Amantillo. Bicario Amantillo,
was recognoized as the famous and brave revolutionary leader who organized
themselves in defense against the muslim bandits. After his capture by the Americans in
World War I, a wise and fearless leader Ysidro M. Ferreras took over and successfully
worked for the improvement of Sitio Lipata and for the welfare of his people. The sitio
evolved into a barrio. In 1949, Ysidro M. Ferreras who was then the Mayor of Basey
submitted to President Elpidio Quirino a proposal to convert barrio Sto. Nino into a
separate municipality. Thus on July 22, 1949, Executive Order No. 247 was signed
creating the Municipality of Marabut, Samar in honor of the late Congressman Serafin
Marabut who was a native of Basey, Samar. Ysidro Ferreras was elected as the first
Municipal Mayor. The municipality is blessed with pristine natural wonders that sits
within its coastal line that stretches more than twenty kilometers.