Nasugbu is a first class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 122, 483 people.
The local government is pushing for the cityhood of the town, which would pave the way to make it more industrialised and developed.
During the summer season. resorts in Nasugbu are a shooting location for comedy programs of GMA 7.
According to legend, a group of spanish soldiers wa allowed by their commander to go on a sightseeing tour of the friendelier villages on the western coast of Batangas. The group came upon a native couple cooking rice palayok (clay pot), the lid of which rattled over the steaming rice. In spanish, the group leader asked the woman "Como se llama este puebio?" (What is the place called?) The woman, who knew no Spanish, thought that the stranger was asking about her pot of rice. "Nasubo na po iyan, kaya ganyan" (The rice is boiling, that is why it is like that,) she replied. The Spaniard repeated the word "nasubo" and noding his head towards his companions, introduced the word to them. The village henceforth began to be called by that name. Although no historical documents can support this legend, it is the most common story one hears when asking how the town got its name.
Nasugbu is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Maragondon, Magallanes and Alfonso in the province of Cavite on the east by the Batangas municipalities of Laurel, Calaca and Balayan on the south by the Batangas municipalities of Lian and Tuy; and on the west by the West Philippine Sea. It is the largest town in western Batangas with a land area of 276.33 km². Entering the town proper via the national highway, one passes fields of sugar cane, corn and rice fields, hills and mountains. The terrain slopes downwards to the South China Sea. Because of its rolling terrain and coastline location, agriculture (sugarcane, rice, corn, vegetables, coconut, fruits) and aquaculture are Nasugbu's main industries.Travel distance from Metro Manila is about 102 kilometres (63 mi) via Tagaytay City. From Batangas City (the provincial capitol), its distance covers about 70 kilometers (43 mi).
Bus Going to Nasugbu: DLTB or BSC
There are 2 Bus companies route to Nasugbu directly.
DLTB Bus - Terminal is at Buendia Taft Avenue corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
BSC - MRT Pasay Taft. at the back of Mcdonalds bldg.
Or you can also take Balayan route in DLTB Cubao Station get off at Tuy crossing and then take Jeep to Nasugbu town proper.
If you are want to take a side trip to Tagaytay City you can just take Crossing Mendez (there are more bus route going here) then Nasugbu jeep terminal is in Olivarez.
To Nasugbu From Manila, By Car
From Manila, take the South Expressway and exit at Sta. Rosa. Drive up the hills towards Tagaytay and upon reaching the ridge road after passing through the public market, turn right. When you reach the Tagaytay rotunda with Ninoy Aquino's statue in it, go straight and don't turn right (otherwise you'll be going back to Manila in another route). You will pass by Taal Vista Lodge, Royale Tagaytay, Alfonso. The Nasugbu welcome arch is a bit misleading, because you are still 30 km away from the town proper. Just continue driving and enjoy the view. After passing the Seaoil gas station, turn right and you will pass a bridge; go straight and when you reach the Shell gas station, turn right. The town proper is only 2 km away.
Caleruega Church
Pico De Loro
Fortune Island
Mt. Batulao
Natipunan Beach
Indian Mango with shrimp paste (Manggang Hilaw with Alamang) - if you go to Nasugbu during the months of February to April, you will see along the road hundreds of Indian Mango bearing trees. Left and right you can just practically stop and pick one for yourself or you can buy from sidewalk vendors their own home grown Indian Mango with home cooked special Alamang. Also, jeep-loads of sacked Indian Mangoes being transported to Manila (Divisoria and Baclaran in particular) is a regular sighting.
Sapin-sapin - this colorful layered of glutinous rice with coconut flakes on top is a staple in Nasugbu Market. But you have to come early to buy it because they only sell it in the morning.
Bibingkoy - this one too, i think they only sell it in the morning. The yummy bibingkoy. Glutinous rice with sweetened mongo inside. My favorite among the "kakanin" of Nasugbu.
Pancit - Balita, Carding or Mang Mar's the Big Three when it comes to the best Pancit in town. You have to taste it to tell the difference. The picture below is from Mang Mar.
Halo-Halo - Arguably the best Halo-Halo in the country. Celing's Halo-halo by Celing's Refrehments, the one food/dessert every local knows and the one food every tourist must taste. The creaminess of this halo-halo makes you think that you're eating "ginataan". One spoonful and you can't just stop eating until there's no more. I thinks this is also the most popular dessert in Nasugbu. Celing's Refreshments is open from 4pm until 10pm only....
Sea foods - I know, the sea foods in Visayas and Mindanao are cheaper. But I can say that Nasugbu's sea foods are as fresh. This sampler here is from Kainan sa Dalampasigan. Their specialty, Tanigue Steak(sorry no picture yet)! But the one below is their Inihaw sampler. Good for 3-4 persons, with their other specialty - the Baked Tahong. Very yummy. Very Cheesy...
Pinangat - not to be confused with Bicol's pinangat aka Laing. This one here is a tuna wrapped with banana leaves boiled with dried kamias. Pinangat na Tulingan it is, but you can use different kinds of fish (dilis, galunggong, tawilis). I can say that this is truly one of Nasugbu's specialty dish. And rightfully so, the town is celebrating the Pinangat Festival where each Barangay send their best "Pinangat maker" and compete in a half day Pinangat cooking competition. The festival is being held days before the annual feast of St. Francis Xavier - the town Patron.
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