The town of Morong was originally known as "Bayandati" which was within the jurisdiction of Nagbalayong. Because the land to be cultivated is too small, the people decided to transfer to other places where there is big and wide land to cultivate. When the Spaniards came to the Philippines, some of them arrived at this place. Some Moro thieves and traders have also gone to this place that's why the town was called "Moron". Moron was established by the Franciscan friars in 1578.
The name "Moron'" was later changed to Morong by the former Congressman of Bataan Jose R. Nuguid in accordance of Republic Act No. 1249 which was approved by the National Assembly on June 10, 1955.

At early times, the main source of income of the people of Morong was fishing, farming and selling in Olongapo and Manila using boats and "paraw". But when Joaquin J. Linao was elected governor of Bataan before World War II, the dream of the people to have a road from Morong to Balanga became a reality in 1969.

Present

Little by little Morong is becoming a progressive town thanks to the men and women of this town who showed their diligence for the improvement and development of Morong.

Fast Facts

Lies in the western part of the province of Bataan, bounded on the west by South China Sea, Bagac in the south, Abucay, Samal, and Orani in the east, Hermosa and Dinalupihan in the northwest and Zambales in the north. It is approximately 50.48 kilometers from the capital town of Balanga and about 174 kilometers from Manila. Its total land area is 21,920.00 hectares or 15% of the total land area of Bataan. It is the second largest municipality, next to Bagac. Has about 7,983 hectares included in the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reservation area and 9,694.99 hectares identified as water shed-primary growth forest area. Has a total population of 18,731 as of 1995, comprising about 3.41% of the total population of the province of Bataan; it is the least populated among the twelve municipalities.

Major Industries

Existing industries in Morong include mango/cashew production, vinegar making from nipa palm nuts and basketry from jungle vines. The tourism industry is also on an upswing with the beautiful and untapped beaches of Morong being developed.