Mimaropa

REGION IV B:
MIMAROPA

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Chapter 6: Region IV-B Mimaropa

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

a. Trace the history of the MIMOROPA Region & each Provinces;
b. Discuss the geographical characteristics and top tourist destinations in
the provinces in the Region IV-B;
c. Overview the major attractions, culture and traditions, local food or
cuisine and festivals in the region;
d. Explain the current 5 A’s of tourism in the region and each provinces;
and
e. Make an itenarary from the Region 4B.

Capturing the Concept:

Directions: Using the graphics below what is your thoughts about

Region IV-B MIMOROPA. Identify at least 3 major tourist attractions,
Food, Festivals and Culture

Festivals

Tourist Culinary
Attractions
MIMAROPA arts

culture

Hunting for Information:

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MIMAROPA MAP

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I. Mimaropa Map

The region is located between the geographical coordinates 116 53” to 122 43”
longitude and 7 47” to 16 30” latitude. In northwest, it is bounded by the provinces
of Batangas, and Quezon, in southeast by Bicol Region, in the southwest by the
island of Panay and Sulu Sea and in the west by South China Sea. It has two cities;
Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro and Puerto Princesa in Palawan , 71 municipalities
and 1,458 barangays.

II. Region Profile

 Mimaropa is an administrative region of the Philippines. It is one of two regions
of the Philippines having no land border with another region, Eastern Visayas
being the other.
 Is located at the heart of archipelago and is dubbed the “Treasure Trove of
Southern Luzon”.
 Mimaropa is envisioned as the food basket for the country and haven for tourism,
industry, and technology.
Region/ Distinctio Capital Land Number of No. of Populatio
Provinces n Area Municipality/Cit Baranga n of 2017
ies ys
Sq. km
MIMAROP Calapan 27,538 37 1,457 2,559,79
A City .9 1
Occidental The Mambura 5,879. 11 162 421,952
Mindoro Marine o 9
Wonderla
nd
Oriental The Calapan 4,447. 15 426 735,769

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Mindoro Loveliest City 5

Harbor in
the Island
Marinduqu The Boac 959.3 6 218 229,636
e Lenten
Capital
Romblon The Romblon 1,355. 17 219 279,774
Marble 9
Capital
Palawan The Puerto 14,896 24 432 892,660
Philippine Prinsesa .3
s Last City
Frontier

A. Area and Location

 The Region of MIMAROPA has a total land area of 2,745,601 ha, which
is about 9.15% of the Philippines’ land area. About 1/5 of its land area is
an agricultural land area while the rest of the region is forests, mountain
ranges, and coastal areas. With the forests and coastal areas greatly
outnumbering the agricultural area, the region is very rich in biodiversity,
not only terrestrial biodiversity but also marine biodiversity. Before we
begin to discuss the topography and land cover of the region, let us first
discuss the climate.

B. Geographic Profile
 MIMAROPA has no distinct topographical characteristics, but rather it
varies from one province to another. Its varied landforms consist of
coastal, low lying areas, and interiors composed of rolling hills and
mountain ranges.

C. People
 The population count of MIMAROPA as of August 1, 2015 was 2, 963,
360 with an average annual population growth rate of 1.47 percent during
the 2010-2015 period. The region’s population density reached 100
persons per square kilometre. In 2020, the region’s population is
projected to reach 3.41 million.

CULTURAL GROUPS
 Mimaropa is ancient, it is home to indigenous peoples. The Mangyans
survive in Mindoro (they speak seven different languages: Irava, Alangan,
Tambuid, Hanunuo, Tadyawan, Buhid and Ratagnon).

1. CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

 Aside from the region’s biological diversity, the region is also culturally
diverse, with each province housing multiple indigenous groups of its
own.

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 Mangyan is the generic term for the eight indigenous groups in Mindoro.
These indigenous groups include the Hanunuo, the Alangan, the Tau-
Buid, the Bangon, the Tadyawan, the Ratagnon, the Iraya, and the Buhid.
Each tribal group has its own language, customs, and rituals. Their
population is estimated at 100,000.

2. CLOTHING
 A Hanunuo-Mangyan male wears a loin cloth (ba-ag) and a shirt
(balukas). A female wears an indigo-dyed short skirt (ramit) and a blouse
(lambung). Many of the traditional style shirts and blouses are
embroidered on the back with a design called pakudos, based on the cross
shape.

3.

WEDDING TRADITION
 Mindoro Wedding Traditions is the same with the other tagalog regions.
There are still many traditional customs or superstitions that are being
followed by Filipinos or those people who wish to have a Filipino style
wedding. As time pass by, this beliefs started to fade slowly but not totally
gone.

D. Natural Resources
 The entire MIMAROPA area is also part of the Coral Triangle Initiative
(Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia) MIMAROPA is also rich in
mineral resources. Important metallic minerals that can be found include
copper, gold, silver, iron, lead, zinc, molybdenum, pyrite, manganese,
nickel, chromite, cobalt, mercury and chromium.
E. Languages/Dialect:

 Tagalog is widely spoken in the region. In Marinduque, Tagalog is

spoken with a unique blend of Bicolano and Visayan languages.

F. Economy

 In 2007. MIMAROPA’s Economy surged by 9.4%, making it the fastest

growing region in the country in that year

G. Festival

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 The first Mimaropa festival was held in Calapan City on November 9-15.
The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro host the event. The
festival highlighted the region’s best products through agri-trade and
tourism fair, dance parade competition and search for MIMAROPA
festival queen.

Baragatan
Festival
(Palawan) -
The Baragatan
Festival is a
month-long
event that
celebrates
Palawan’s rich
culture and interesting traditions. From the local term bagat, which
means “to converge,”
the Baragatan Festival
is a meeting of various
cultural groups from
around the province,
showcasing their
unique characteristics,
eventful histories, and
popular products. 

Bila Bila Festival (Marinduque) This festival

is celebrated during the town fiesta (Dec.8) in Boac town, capital of Marinduque. The
event features the life cycle of butterflies since butterfly farming is the town’s unique
industry. 

Biniray Festival (Romblon) Biniray

Festivals held every 2nd week of January.
This festivals features a fluvial parade with
the image of Sto. Nino on the lead boat,
gaily decorated with colorful buntings. The
festivities usually lasted for a week
celebration filled with ethnic dances and
music. 

H. How to get there

 There is no direct connection from Manila to Mimaropa. However, you
can take the train to Edsa Lrt, take the walk to Epifanio de los Santos
Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay, take the night bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals
Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila,
take the walk to Manila airport, fly to Puerto Princesa, then take the taxi
to Puerto Princesa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Edsa Lrt, take
the walk to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay, take the
night bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International

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Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, take the walk to Manila airport, fly to
San Jose, then take the taxi to San Jose.
III. Provinces
1. Occidental Mindoro “Marine Wonderland of Luzon”

A. Fast facts

 Located in the Mimaropa region in Luzon

 17th latgest province of the Philippines
 Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of Mindoro.

B. Area and Location

 Occidental Mindoro is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA
region grouped under the Luzon island group. Its capital is the Municipality of
Mamburao.

 The province has a land area of 5,865.71 square kilometres or 2,264.76

square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
487,414. This represented 16.45% of the total population of the
MIMAROPA region, 0.85% of the overall population of the Luzon island
group, or 0.48% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on
these figures, the population density is computed at 83 inhabitants per
square kilometer or 215 inhabitants per square mile.

 Location:
North- Batangas
South- Mindoro Strait
West- West Philippine Sea
East- Oriental Mindoro

C. Geographic Profile

The province is bordered on the east by the province of Oriental Mindoro,

and on the south by the Mindoro Strait. The South China Sea is to the west of
the province and Palawan is located to the southwest, across the Mindoro
Strait.

Climate:

 Occidental Mindoro has two distinct weather types: rainy season and dry
season

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 The months of August and September are the wettest period, with storms
directly passing through the area.
 March and April are the driest period, with cloudless skies and parched
earth characterizing the general area.
 Temperature range is from 26 °C (79 °F) in the windy uplands to 32 °C (90
°F) in the lowlands.

D. History and Culture

 has been called Mai or Mait by Chinese traders

 as Mina de Oro (meaning "gold mine") by the Spaniards
 The island was once a single province from 1920 to 1950 when it was divided
into its two present-day provinces, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.

 Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of
Mindoro, on the west by Apo East Pass, and on the south by the Mindoro
Strait; Oriental Mindoro is at the eastern half. The South China Sea is to the
west of the province and Palawan is located to the southwest, across Mindoro
Strait. Batangas is to the north, separated by the Verde Island Passage.

 The province of Occidental Mindoro was created on November 15, 1950

when Republic Act No. 505 enacted splitting the island into two province.
Initially, the capital was San Jose but it was moved to Mamburao on January
1, 1951.

 Occidental Mindoro is an agricultural area devoted to the production of food.

Its economic base is rice production (Oryza sativa culture), a Philippine
staple crop. It is the leading activity and source of seasonal employment in the
province, participated in by almost 80 per cent of the population, including
children.

Home of the indigenous Mangyans.

The Mangyans are the original inhabitants of Occidental Mindoro. Though

they were coastal folk during the pre-colonial period, threats from Muslim
pirates and Spanish colonizers forced them inward and into the mountains,
where many tribes still live today.

THE MANGYAN TRIBE PEOPLE

 have curly hair and dark skin but not as dark compared to Negrito -they are
skilled in nito- weaving and handicraft -women wore a blouse and a skirt while men
wore g-string made of cloth IRAYA

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1. ALANGAN -one who lives along the river -they practice swidden
farming -they chew betel nut -women wear a skirt called “ lingeb” wore
together with a g- string called “abayen” -the upper covering is called
“ulango” -men wear g-string

2. TADYAWAN -they depend on “kaingin” farm for their subsistence -

women wore red cloth for their upper called “paypay” worn around their
breast and white cloth called “talapi” for their lower -men wore g- string
called “abay”

3. BUHID -Buhid means “mountain dweller” -they are known as pot

makers -women wear black and white brassier called “linagmon” and a
black and white skirt called “abal” -men wear g-strings -possess a pre-
Spanish writing system called Surat Mangyan

4. HANUNUO -they practice swidden farming -male wears a loin cloth

(ba-ag) and a shirt (balukas) -female wears an indigo- dyed short skirt
(ramit) and a blouse (lambong) -(hagkos) version of their built bag

5. TAU-BUID -are known to smoke in pipes all day -men and women wear
loin cloth which is made from inner bark of several trees

6.RATAGNON -means a mixture of Visayan and Tagalog people -women

wear a wrap around cotton cloth from waistline to the knees

Beliefs and practices -the common religion is fall under Christianity -the
Mangyan’s practice animism. -indigenous people were peace loving people

Languages: Tagalog, Kamangyan and English

E. Food and Delicacies

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Adobong Pugita Adobong pugita is a Filipino specialty

originating from Occidental Mindoro.
This adobo dish is made with mature
octopus that’s cooked in a combination of
vinegar and soy sauce. Other common
ingredients include garlic, onions, oil and
bay leaves for flavouring.

Ginataang Puso ng Saging Ginataang puso ng saging is a traditional

Filipino dish originating from Occidental
Mindoro. It’s made with a combination of
banana blossoms (puso ng saging), diced
pork, and chili peppers cooked in coconut
sauce. Other ingredients include onions,
garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper.

F. Festivals of Occidental Mindoro

Dugoy Festival Dugoy festival is celebrated every January

18 in the town of Sablayan, Occidental
Mindoro.

Karakol Festival Karakol Festival of Mamburao Occidental

Mindoro is celebrated every 10th of
October in honor of the town’s patron saint
Nuestra Señora Del Pilar.

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Tamaraw Festival Tamaraw Festival is celebrated in October

with info-caravan, exhibits, camping, and
other activities throughout the island of
Mindoro.

Indak Padurukan Festival Indak Padurukan Festival is an inter-

barangay street dancing competition with a
theme, “Mangyan at Tamaraw: Mukha at
Kulay ng San Jose, Occidental Mindoro”,
celebrated every 29th day of April.

A. Top Tourist Destinations

Name and Location Description

Apo Reef Apo Reef is one of the best tourist spots
in Occidental Mindoro. Recognized as
the second-largest contiguous reef
system in the world next to Great
Barrier Reef in Australia, it is being
considered as the number one dive site
in the Philippines. It is a 34-kilometer
reef system divided into north and south
lagoon systems by a narrow channel.
Jellyfish, turtles, white-tip and black-tip
Apo Reef by Macoy Mejia reef sharks, manta rays and vast variety
of corals and marine life forms one can
witness when diving in Apo Reef.
White Island is one of the tourist spots
in Occidental Mindoro. It is also called
by the locals as Manadi Island which
means “Sudden Appearance” for it is
said to have suddenly appeared decades
ago. It is a small island and an ideal
White Island destination for swimming, snorkeling,
scuba diving and fishing. Some part of
White Island by Elal Jane Lasola the shore are breeding grounds for
turtles where they bury their eggs. One

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can walk around the island in just few

minutes. Again, there are no store or
electricity in the island so you have to
bring your own food.
Inasakan Beach Inasakan Beach is a hidden paradise in
Occidental Mindoro. It is an unspoiled
powdery pure white sand beach and
crystal clear waters that one could even
see through the orange and blue
starfishes in the waters. Visitors even
compared Inasakan Beach very similar
to Boracay but this beach is not yet
developed. There are no vendors and
establishments near the beach other
Inasakan Beach by The Pinoy Byahero than very few cottages. Which means
you have to bring your own food and
swimming gears.

Regara Beach Regara Beach is a less crowded and

quiet beach in Occidental Mindoro. It is
composed of a long stretch of fine sand
beach with an array of palm trees.
There is a private resort in the beach
called The Ragara Beach Resort which
is a simple resort offering good
accommodation and delicious meals.
This beach is a simple paradise where
they have huts, beach beds and
hammocks available for visitors for
free. A perfect place to unwind and
Regara Beach Resort is located in enjoy the quiet and relaxing
Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro. atmosphere.

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Pandan Island Resort is one of the best

tourist spots in Occidental Mindoro and
tourists keep coming back to this simple
and beautiful island. Aside from a
stretch of white sand beach good for
swimming and coral gardens perfect for
snorkeling, visitors love this place
because it is a peaceful, relaxing and
friendly paradise. In the afternoon,
visitors would love to play volleyball in
the beach. If you want to go diving and
Pandan Island Resort is located in Sablayan, island hopping, they have the diving
Occidental Mindoro. gears and staffs to arrange your trip. It
is one of the top resorts in the
Philippines, not in terms of luxury but
for it’s quality of life and it’s
personalized atmosphere.
Ambulong Island is one of the stunning
islands in Occidental Mindoro. It has a
powdery white sand beaches, calm and
clear waters and beautiful sights of
limestone cliffs. This island is also
good for snorkeling since one can find
beautiful coral gardens and plenty of
Ambulon marine lifeforms. There is a resort in
the island named Ambulong Bluewater
Ambulong Island by Tramping Philippines
Resort that offers good accommodation.
There are also beach beds and
hammocks one can use. The island also
serves as the jump-off point to the
nearby dive sites and an island, so it
would be better to include island
hopping and diving in your plans.
Mount Iglit-Baco One of the most visited tourist spots in
National Park Occidental Mindoro is the Mount Iglit-
Baco National Park. It is a protected
area surrounding the Mount Iglit and
Mount Baco located in the central
interior of Mindoro. The park is the
habitat of the endemic Tamaraw in the
Philippines, it is currently one of the
most seriously endangered animals in
the world and for that very reason, this
park was established. If you are a
mountain climber then this is a perfect
destination for you. Two days and one
Mount Iglit-Baco National Park by Phuxx night tour would be enough. One would
see the Tamaraw Buffalos eating,
stunning sunrise and sunset in the
mountains.
Grace Island Resort Grace Island Resort might be the best
island resort in Occidental Mindoro. It

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has clean sand beach and clear waters

but what attracts the most are its
floating cottages. This is a very private
paradise perfect for family or couples.
In your floating cottage’s balcony, you
can just jump into the water and enjoy
swimming then back to your cottage.
They also have mini banana boat,
zipline, and jetski. One can also visit
Grace Island Resort is located in San Jose, their bird and marine sanctuary.
Occidental Mindoro.
Mamburao Beach is one of the most
visited tourist spots in Occidental
Mindoro. It is famous for its very long
stretch of fine sand beach, blue waters
and arrays of palm trees on the coast.
There are plenty of beach resorts in
Mamburao Beach which offers great
accommodation and facilities. It is a
great destination for group of friends
where you can enjoy swimming, diving
and playing volleyballs in the beach.
Mamburao Beach by Vershia There are around eleven (11) beach
resorts here so pick one that suites you.
Calawagan Mountain Resort Calawagan Mountain Resort is a public
resort located in the forested mountain
of Occidental Mindoro managed by the
Local Government. This is a quick
getaway destination for local families,
barkadas and teenagers especially
during summer since this place have a
natural cool and refreshing waters. It
has a very clean river called Canawagan
River which is the main source of
freshwater in the swimming pools.

Calawagan Mountain Resort is located in

Barangay Alipaoy, Paluan, Occidental
Mindoro.

B. How to get there

 By Air Travel

Get a direct flight from Manila to San Jose Airport. There are regular flights
going from Manila to San Jose. The flight takes about 50 minutes.

 By Land and Sea

You can also reach Occidental Mindoro by taking a bus going to Batangas then a
ferry ride which will go to Abra de Ilog or to Calapan.

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2.

ORIENTAL MINDORO "The Islands' Loveliest Harbor"

A. Fast facts

 One of the major players in the economic development of MIMAROPA

 A 40- minute plane travel from Manila or a 2 hours boat ride from Batangas
International Port;
 Key towns include San Jose, Sablayan and Mamburao
 Has 11 municipalities and 162 barangays
 1st District include the municipalities of Abra de Ilog, Looc, Lubang,
Mamburao, Sablayan, Paluan and and Sta. Cruz; (Looc and Lubang are island
municipalities)
 2nd District include Calintaan, Rizal, Magsaysay and San Jose
(SAMARICA).

B. Area, Location and Climate

 Oriental Mindoro covers a total area of 4,238.38 square kilometres (1,636.45 sq
mi) occupying the eastern section of Mindoro island in Mimaropa region. The
province is bordered by the Verde Island Passage to the north, by Marinduque,
Maestre de Campo, Tablas Strait and the rest of Romblon to the east, by Semirara
and the rest of Caluya Islands, Antique to the south, and by Occidental Mindoro
to the west.
 This city has a tropical climate. There is significant rainfall throughout the year
in Pachoca. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall.

 Then match the experience with interesting mountain lairs, lakes, rivers, rain
forests, wild animals, rare flora and fauna, and pocket communities of the

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existing ethnic groups. It has maintained its unspoiled environment, all within a
rustic agricultural setting.

C. Major Industries

Oriental Mindoro's rich and arable land is suitable for agriculture. It produces large
quantities of rice, corn, coconut, vegetables and fruits like calamansi, banana,
rambutan, marang or uloy, lanzones and durian. For that, Oriental Mindoro is also
known as the Rice Granary and Fruit Basket of Southern Tagalog.

 ORIENTAL MINDORO Rice Granary and Fruit Basket of Southern Tagalog

 The Islands' Loveliest Harbor- Oriental Mindoro The inverted-J-shaped Oriental
Mindoro is endowed with some of the Philippine Islands’ best natures capes.
Choose your own beach among the many that abound, from fawn beige to
powdery white.

D. History and Culture

 On 13 June 1950, the island of Mindoro was split into two provinces: Oriental
and Occidental. Due to its vast agricultural lands, Oriental Mindoro was
subjected to agrarian reform initiatives since the 1950s. The first congressman of
the independent Oriental Mindoro was Raul T. Leuterio.
 Pandang- Gitab the official festival of Oriental Mindoro features music, lighted
candles and street dance to showcase the province’s culture and traditions. Carry
on the traditions, Pandang- Gitab was inspired by women carrying oil lamps as
they send off their husbands to fish out to the sea at early dawn.

E. Food and Delicacies

Suman sa Lihiya This kind of kakanin is made of

“Malagkit” or rice and this is best paired
with a “Latik” and wrap with the leaf of
banana. LAtik is made from coconut sap
added with sugar and heated and cook
under exact heat.

Suman “Ibus” They are known in making rice cake

wrap with the leaves of a coconut tree. In
Mindanao we called it Ibus but in Naujan
they just called it as Suman.

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Ginataang Kuhol In Oriental Mindoro, Ginataan is a

famous type of recipe. Different ginataan
recipes are common to them aside from
ginataang Kuhol, they also loved to cook
Crab in Coconut Milk.

F. Festivals

Adyawan Festival Adyawan Festival is celebrated

coinciding with the feast of
Immaculate Conception. The activity
displays the many uses of coconut –
from its leaves, trunks, down to its
root. Adyawan is one variety of this
“tree of life “ that is common among
the Iraya-Mangyans of San Teodoro.

Bahag-hari Festival Bahag-hari Festival is a colorful

celebration highlighted by street
dancing, a parade of colorful floats,
and a different kind of Moriones
Festival. As indicated by an old
story, the early pioneers of
Pinamalayan originated from
Marinduque

Banana Festival Banana Festival, held every March

18 to 19 in Baco, Oriental Mindoro,
is a celebration of the abundance of
bananas. It showcases the different
varieties of banana like the Senorita,
the Latundan, the Lacatan and the
Saba

Basudani Festival Basudani Festival is held every

January 19 in Bansud, Oriental
Mindoro, Philippines. It is a street
dance similar to Sinulog which
depicts “thanksgiving” for the

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bountiful harvest.

Biniray Festival Biniray Festival of Bulalacao, held

everyJune 29| Bulalacao, Oriental
Mindoro, Philippines was brought in
by the early settlers who came from
the Island of Panay, this festival is
done in honor of the town’s patron
saints Peter & Paul, and is a way of
thanksgiving for the blessings from
the sea.

Coco Festival Coco Festival was birthed out of the

need to commend this remarkable
plant. Otherwise called the coco fest,
the occasion’s unassuming
beginnings can be followed back to
1996 when the main release of the
festivals was held to respect the
Hermit, St. Paul

Dabalistihit Festival Dabalistihit Festival is the town’s

annual celebration featuring fish
species that can be found on Naujan
Lake such as Dalag, Banak, Banglis,
Tilapia, Hito (hence the festival
name) and other resources that can
be found on and around Naujan Lake

De Galera Festival De Galera Festival showcases the

rich historical, cultural heritage and
natural resources of Puerto Galera

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Feast of St. John the Baptist / Lechon Festival Feast of St. John the Baptist / Lechon
Festival held every June 24 at Pola,
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines,
people roast pigs or lechon garbed in
creative costumes that are paraded
around the town to the
accompaniment of gay chanting and
“buhusan” a customary practice
during the San Juan Bautista feast,
which involves water dousing.
Kalap Festival Kalap Festival is celebrated every
March 21, it is the city’s official
festival. It was originally derived
from the tagalog word Kalap means
to gather, during the old times people
gather woods to provide warmth and
to cook food.

Kapakyanan Festival

Kapakyanan Festival is held every

October 14-15 in Victoria, Oriental
Mindoro. Kapakyanan means
abundance. The festival focuses on
the bountiful harvest of fruits and
crops.

Kawayanan Festival Kawayanan Festival happens every

1st of October. It started in 2003 and
is held every year since then. The 1st
of October also happens to be the
founding anniversary of the town of
Gloria.

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Mahalta Festival Mahalta Festival honors the three

most famous landmarks of the
province of Oriental Mindoro –
Mount Halcon, the Tamaraw and the
Mangyans.

H. Top Tourist Destination

Name and Location Description

Sabang Beach is one of the most popular
tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. It is
good for swimming and snorkeling but it is
best known for its amazing dive sites and
awesome nightlife. Tourists visit here to
explore the underwater wonders during the
day and party hard at night. One can find a
Sabang Beach of Oriental Mindoro lot of diving shops around. Great
accommodations abound like resorts,
hotels, restaurants and bars. If you want to
bring kids, just explore the place during the
day or stay at your hotel at night. Since this
Sabang Beach is really a destination of
party people at night.
Talipanan Beach Talipanan Beach is one of the most
popular tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro
but is less crowded than that of White
Beach. It is a long stretch of white sand
beach and turquoise green waters fringed
with mountains and relaxing tropical
jungle as background. If you don’t want a

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place where there’s a party everywhere at

night and less people, this place is what
you are looking for. This is a much more
quite and relaxing beach perfect for
couples and families, a good spot for
swimming, riding jet skies and banana
boats.

Talipanan Beach is located in Puerto

Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Sunny Beach
Resort is the recommended and most
popular resort in Talipanan Beach.
Aninuan Beach is a wide and long stretch
of fine sand beach. It is another less
crowded, relaxing and quite beach just like
the nearest beach, Talipanan Beach.
Actually, both can be crossed by walking
on the shore and passing through the
boulders that separates them, possible
during low tide. After swimming and
snorkeling during the day, a romantic thing
Aninuan Beach to do in the afternoon is to walk into the
shore when the sun is coming down
because the sunset is best viewed at
Aninuan Beach. Have a dinner in beach
front restaurants and enjoy the night with
your partner or friends.
Big La Laguna Beach Among all the beaches in Oriental
Mindoro, the Big La Laguna Beach is
being dubbed as the most serene, most
quiet beach and one of the best tourist
spots in Oriental Mindoro. It has a peaceful
and secluded cove with fine white sand
where you can play valleyball and other
beach activities. It has clean and clear
waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling
and scuba diving. The best part is, the
water here is calm allowing small one’s to
enjoy the beach knowing they won’t be
knocked out by big waves since there are
no big waves in Big La Laguna Beach.
Haligi Beach is a secluded and uninhabited
island in Oriental Mindoro. It is a small
white sand beach with crystal clear waters
good for swimming and snorkeling. This
beach is less crowded but without any
establishments that’s why visitors have to
bring their own food. Picnics and having
Haligi Beach lunch with families is a good thing to do
here. This is also an ideal romantic
getaway for lovers or couples. You can
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candlelit dinner. It would be easy if you

stay at Coco Beach Island Resort, they can
assist you to arrange your trip to Haligi
Beach just contact them first.
Tukuran Falls One of the most visited tourist spots in
Oriental Mindoro is the Tukuran Falls or
the Tukuran Hidden Paradise. It is just a
small waterfall but the surroundings is
astonishing and very refreshing. Most
vacationers climb the high rocks for cliff
jumping and some prefer just to swim and
go into the cascading waters to have some
waterfall massage. Ask assistance from the
locals to guide you to high rocks to have a
better view of the area and take some
pictures. You can bring your own food for
picnic and much better if you can also
bring meat and coal for barbecue. One can
find picnic tables and shelters near the falls
just make sure you are early enough to
have one since there are many tourists visit
Tukuran Falls.
Mount Halcon is one of the most storied
hiking destination in the Philippines
located in Oriental Mindoro. It is 8, 484
feet above sea level making it the 18th
highest mountain peak in the country. If
you are a serious mountaineer, then
climbing the so-called “most difficult
mountain to climb in the Philippines”
would be a challenge for you. Along the
Mount Halcon trail, one can find thick vegetation of flora
and fauna and many cold, clean and clear
river streams. Mount Halcon is open from
1st of February to 31st of May every year.
Alibatan Island is one of the most popular
tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. This is
about 4 hectares island famous for its pure
white sand beaches and crystal clear
waters. At the center of the island, one can
find a lake that serves as the breeding
grounds for seagulls and turtles. There are
also plenty of corals and oysters in the
beach. One can enjoy swimming and
Alibatan Island snorkeling in the beach and explore some
part of the island. If you are into a island
hopping tour, make sure to include this is
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Buyayao Island is the largest and the most

beautiful island in Oriental Mindoro. It is
has a long stretch of white sand beach and
pristine waters. It is a rocky island with
tropical jungle, abundant in wildlife and
marine lifeforms. This is also a perfect spot
for swimming and snorkeling though the
waters could go very deep. Just stay near
Buyayao Island
the shore. Eating picnic lunch with friends
is a good thing to do here. When you are
into island hopping tour in Bulalacao,
don’t forget to drop in Buyayao Island and
dip into the crystal clear waters.

2.MARINDUQUE
“Lenten Mecca of southern
Tagalog”

A. Fast facts

 Smallest yet Fantastic Island with a shape of human heart floating on a

clear blue sea, lives up to its name. It has one of the friendliest and most
hospitable in the country.
 Is a fourth class agricultural province and center for native pig
propagation.
 The province is one of the top cattle produces for Manila during the
Spanish time.

 Marinduque is famous for this annual Moriones festival locally known as

“Moryonan” during the month of March and April, parade and celebrations can
be seen on the streets.
 Marinduque is considered the Geographical Center of the Philippines
Archipelago by the Luzon Datum 1911, the Mother of all Philippine Geodetic
Surveys.
 The province is a “heart-shaped” island.
 One of the best travel destination for island hopping, beach bumming,
scuba diving and spelunking.

B. Area and Location

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 Marinduque is an island province of the Philippines located in the

MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Boac. Marinduque lies
between Tayabas Bay to the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is
located south and west of Quezon, east of Mindoro, and north of
Romblon.

C. Economy
 Marinduque is an agricultural province, primarily growing rice and
coconuts. Handicrafts from Marinduque are also exported to dıfferent
parts of the world, and fishing is another important part of the economy.
 It is located between the Bondoc Peninsula at the southeastern portion of
Luzon and Mindoro Islands. It is bounded on the north by Tayabas Bay,
on its northeast by Mompoy Bay, on its southwest, by Tayabas Strait, on
its south by yhr Sibuyan Sea.

 Most of the people in Marinduque are engaged in either farming or

fishing. Rice, fish, corn, coconut, banana, and mango are the primary
products. Cottage industries include rice milling, furniture and automotive
shops, and handicraft making. Tourism is still being developed although
visitors from other provinces flock to the Marinduque during the lenten
season for the celebration of Moriones Festival.

D. Major Industries

Marinduque is agricultural, having no well-organized manufacturing or

processing of the island products. Agriculture is practiced by antiquated methods.
Palays is the major product of Marinduque´s subsistence agriculture. The limited
arable land area and the prevalence of hills and mountains in the province limit
extensive production of this staple crop. Coconut is the major crop of the
province and is its top revenue earner.

A. History and Culture

 Putong this is Marinduque´s unique custom of welcoming and honoring

friends and visitors. The ceremony starts with the "mamumutong", a
group of men and women singing greetings to the honoree. Calling the
latter "santo", the "mamumutong" sing and dance in quickening rhythm in
front of him, showering him with flowers and coins as signs of affection.
A crown made of flowers and garlands/bouques are given the honoree.
Shouts of "mabuhay" and "viva" end the ceremony.
 Kulatang his is a kind of instrument indigenous to the province. The
"Kulatang" consists of two pieces of wood, graduated in size to produce
different notes, with which a band of 10-12 people make music.
 Language Despite a tendency among Philippine island inhabitants
towards insular individualism, the people of Marinduque did not evolve
their own dialect. Tagalog, the mother tongue of its neighboring
provinces to the north is spoken by 99 percent of its inhabitants. Only 45
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B. Food and Delicacies

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Miki The province of Marinduque is noted
to produce some of the best Miki
noodles in the Philippines. Miki
noodles are made op of egg flour and
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re similar in size to the typical pancit
noodles. Miki pancit in Marinduque is
a must-try.

Manakla Marinduque cuisine is a haven for

seafood lovers. Manakla is the local
Marinduque word for crayfish, and
it’s a variety of cryfish espeacially
popular in Marinduque, and is
regularly used as a protein for every
type of recipe you can think of. In
seaside bars and restaurants, manakla
is popularly cooked in pulutan recipes
or beer/alcohol snacks.

Kalamay- Dampa Kalamay- Dampa is the popular

Marinduque variety of the more
known kalamay- hati. Kalamay is the
general term for this typical recipe of
both the variety of kalamay-dampa
and kalamay- hati. Kalamay is made
up of ground glutinous rice, coconut
milk, and brown sugar. It’s popular
served in a coconut shell or in slices
on banana leaves.

Ulang- ulang Ulang- Ulang is one of the top must-

try native dishes in Marinduque. It’s a
seafood dish made of crab meat from
a native vriety of crab in Marinduque
called Kagang.

Arrowroot cookies or popularly

known as uraro, are the number one
Uraro pasalubong food in Marinduque you
can buy for your loved ones at home.
It’s also the number one snack to buy
to eat when traveling or exploring the
island province.

Arrowroot cookies, or as the

Marinduqueños call it, arurut, are dry,
powdery, bite-sized flower-shaped
cookies made from arrowroot flour.
Travelers can buy these cookies in
packages. Locals often point to
Rejano’s Bakeries as having the best
arrowroot cookies in Marinduque.

Tinudtod Tinudtod looks like slices of banana

mashed together using a yellowish
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It’s made up of slices of saba banana,

a native variety of banana in the
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C. Festivals

Mariones Festival Celebrated in Boac, Mogpog and

Gasan. Every week before Easter, the
centurion named Longinus "comes
alive" as the towns of Boac, Mogpog
and Gasan celebrate the Mariones
Festival. A religious festival which
links the story of Longinus with Christ's
passion and deat, it features masked
men in colorful costumes in the likeness
of Roman soldiers.

Haring Kalabaw Festival In a farming village in Santa Cruz town,

residents celebrate Epiphany or the
Feast of the Three Kings not just with
three kings but with four. The unique
tradition is known in the province as the
Haring Kalabaw festival.

Kalutang Festival A pair of percussion bars which are

struck against each other at specific
angles to produce a pitch. These sticks
are a part of an entire ensemble of
kalutang which when playing together
produce melodies. The instrument is cut
from the kwatingan tree which grows in
Marinduque. This specimen was taken
from the kalutang band or Tirso who is
well-known kalutang player.

Gasang- gasang Festival Gasang- gasang festival is a yearly

colourful Easter Sunday festival in the
town of Gasan, province of
Marinduque. It is in celebration of the
name pf the town “Gasan”, term
“Gasang- gasang”, a type of coral that
used to be seen around the town’s
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Kangga Festival During the month of May the people of

the agricultural town of Mogpog in
Marinduque celebrates their
thanksgiving festival for their annual
harvest in honor of their patron saint,
San Isidro Labrador. The aim of this
festival is to pay tribute to the saint and
to the farmers who made a solemn
effort on their land for numerous
months. Kangga Festival was
implemented by the local government
which is celebrated annually to
correspond with San Isidro Labarador’s
feast day of May 13.

Kalesayahan Festival Kalesayahan is a contraction of two

tagalog words, “kalesa”, a local horse-
drawn vehicle and “kasayahan”,
festivity. A festival celebrating kalesas
in Gasan town during the past decade to
generate interest in this transportation
and to preserve the few existing ones,
has been successfully undertaken in the
month of August of every year.

Bila- bila Festival Boac, the capital of Marinduque is

being touted as the butterfly center of
the Philippines due to the emergence of
butterfly farms in the town. In order to
promote the industry, the local
government created the Bila- bila
festival in conjunction with the feast of
the Immaculate Conception (the town’s
patron saint) on December 8.

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Gasan Butterfly Garden Imagine standing in a lush setting as

thousands of colorful butterflies fly all
around. That’s exactly how you will
feel when you visit the Butterfly
Garden, one of the famous tourist spots
in Gasan, Marinduque. The town, in
fact, is the butterfly capital of the
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Maniwaya Island Maniwaya Island boasts one of the

longest stretches of powdery white
sands in the province. You’ll feel like
you are in the famed Boracay when you
come here.

Kawa-Kawa falls is only around 15 feet

high with a circular and deep catch
basin. Try climbing the cliff and plunge
or dive your way to the pool. Just make
sure you know how to swim and you hit
the deep part. I do that always wherever
waterfall I go.
Kawa-Kawa Falls

Malbog Sulfur Spring

Aside from the powdery beaches, you

might want to have a relaxing moment
at the Malbog Sulfur Spring. The
sulfuric waters emanate from the slopes
of Mount Malindig, an inactive volcano

Poctoy White Beach Another ideal spot for relaxation is

Poctoy White Beach. As its name
suggests, it also features white sands
that extends for more than a kilometer.

For adventurers like me, the journety is

Mount Malindig sometimes not enough when no hiking
is involved. So if you’re like that, trek
your way to the majestic Mount
Malindig.

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Mongpong Island is one of the farthest

tourist spots in Marinduque. But that’s
all the more reason to have a peek
especially if you’re into less touristy
destinations.

Mongpong Island

E. How to get there

 The province is accesible mainly by water transportation and is serviced by

several shipping lines which launch ferry goods and passengers to the mainland
of Luzon.
Air transportation is provided by Philippine Airlines at the national airport in
Gasan.

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4.

ROMBLON “Marble Country of the Philippines”

A. Fast Facts
 Romblon is known for its local marble industry and is the second biggest
producer of the mineral in the country.
 According to legend, the name "Romblon" was derived from the
Romblomanon word Nagalumyom, which pertains to a chicken in the act of
sitting on its eggs on a nest.
 Romblon is strategically situated at the center of the Philippine
archipelago.

B. Area and Location

 Romblon province straddle the Sibuyan Sea and form the link between the
Tagalog-speaking Region IV and Visayan-speaking Region V. The group’s main
islands are Tablas, Romblon and Sibuyan for the largest and populated areas.
They are surrounded entirely by the Sibuyan Sea on the north, east and south
while the Tablas Strait separates the islands from Mindoro.
Location:
North- Marinduque Island
South- Panay Island
West- Mindoro
East- Masbate
Capital: Romblon

C. Geographic Profile

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 Romblon is strategically situated at the center of the Philippine archipelago. It is

composed of three major islands (Tablas, Sibuyan and Romblon) and 17 smaller
islands. Romblon is surrounded by deep waters, and is bounded by Masbate in
the east, Mindoro in the west, Marinduque in the north and Panay in the south.

A. History of Romblon

 Romblon was organized as a politico-military comandancia in 1853. In 1901, it

was established as a separate province, but was brought back under the
jurisdiction of Capiz in 1907. It became a separate province in 1917 through the
passage of Act No. 2711 on March 10.

B. Culture and Traditions

 Pre-colonial inhabitants of Romblon included the Mangyans from Mindoro as

well as the Negritos from Panay. According to various studies, the islands had a
prosperous ancient civilization and culture based on primeval tombs, skeletons,
and other archeological explorations gathered in the area.

C. Food and Delicacies

Sarsa One of the local delicacies usually

peddled on the streets of Romblon is
this, Sarsa. It is traditionally made of
lrge freshwater shrimp, red chili
peppers, and coconut. These
ingridents are mixed with garlic,
ginger and whole peppercorn. By
using a Lusong and Lomok(wooden
mortar and pestle) they pound these
mixed ingridients.
Balichaw na Gamus Romblon has their own version of
‘bafoong’. For those who are not
familiar with bagoong. It is a
traditional condiment in the
Philippines. Basically, it is a salted
and fermented fish or alamang (krill).
In Romblon, the fermented krill is
sautéed with coconut milk. The
coconut milk added creamy flavor and
nice aroma to the “bagoong”.
Ginataang Langka The Filipino word ‘langka’ refers to
jackfruit. For this dish, the unripe
jackfruit is used, ‘Ginataan’, on the
other hand, refers to any dish cooked
with coconut milk. Coconut is among
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used in Romblon as one of the main

ingredients in their dishes like this
Ginataang Langka.

Taghilaw Taghilaw is pork meat and intestines

cooked in vinegar sauce. A dish
similar in preparation to "dinuguan"
but minus the blood.

Sihi Sihi, a local edible shellfish. One

cannot normally eat by sucking it out
of its shell, but instead, with an aid of
a pin, you slowly pick the meat out.

Odiongan is known for its preserved

meats like the longganisa, tapa, and
tocino that can last outside the fridge
up to 5 days.

D. Festivals

Coco-Banana Festival Coco-Banana Festival was initially

organized and presented in 2010
town fiesta. The presentation was
participated in by the pupils from
the different schools in the district
of Alcantara

Biniray Festival Biniray Festival is Romblon’s

prestigious festival participated by
Rombloanon every second week of
January in honor of Señior Santo
Niño. It is just the same as the
Sinulog Festival of Cebu which
also depicts the strong faith of the
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Talabukon Festival Talabukon Festival this is a

religious celebration the
municipality of Looc is known for,
which is held during the 3rd week
of April to honor St. Joseph and to
celebrate a genie who was stated to
once save the town folks.

H.Top Tourist Destination

Bonbon Beach

Bonbon Beach is a privately owned property

in Romblon. Although it is a tourist
destination, you will mostly spend your time
here without too many people in the
background. The place is quiet and peaceful,
good enough for your relaxation.

Tiamban Beach Located just hours away from the regional

highway of Romblon, you will run into one of
the best beaches in the province– the Tiamban
Beach. The seawater is perfect for swimming,
the air is fresh, and the island is surrounded
by coconut trees, which will remind you that
a tropical life is sometimes better than cars
and fine restaurants. To get here, you will
need to travel from Ondiongan port to
Romblon port so make sure to bring your
snacks on the way.

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Mount Guiting-Guiting If you are looking for a more adventurous trip

in the province of Romblon, check out Mount
Guiting-Guiting. Unlike other mountains, this
one is kind of difficult to climb. This
mountain is steep and has jagged trails which
you need to cross for you to reach its summit.
So before you decide to hike or trek here,
ensure that you are strong enough to start the
trip. Nevertheless, the place is ideal for active
and fitness trips.

E. How to get there

 Tugdan Airport in Tablas is the gateway to the province by plane. Cebu

Pacific regularly fly to and from Romblon. From the airport, catch a ride
to Odiongan Port and hop on to ferries going to Romblon Island or travel
by land to San Agustin where there are regular boat trips (10AM and
3PM) to Romblon.

5.PALAWAN “The Philippines' Last Frontier”

A. Fast Facts

 Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines by land area.

 Palawan may be split into 3 provinces if voters there will approve the division.
 Palawan is home to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
 Tourist arrivals in Palawan picked up in 2018.
 Palawan hasn't been hit by a destructive earthquake at least since 1907.

 It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction.

 The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island measuring 450
kilometres long and 50 kilometres wide.

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B. Area and Location

 The islands of Palawan

stretch from Mindoro in the
northeast to Borneo in the
southwest. It lies between
the South China Sea and the
Sulu Sea. The province is
named after its largest
island, Palawan Island,
measuring 450 kilometers
(280 mi) long, and 50
kilometers (31 mi) wide.
Location:
 Northeast- Busunga Island,
Coron Island and Culion
Island
 Southwest- Balabac Island
 West- Durungan Island
Capital: Puerto Princesa
Founded: 1818

C. Geographic profile

 Located in the western Philippines, the island is bounded by the South

China Sea (locally referred to as the West Philippine Sea) and the Sulu Sea.
The Palawan Province is an archipelago consisting of 1,700 islands and is
the largest province in the Philippines with a land area of about 1.5 million
hectares

D. History and Culture

 Palawan is often referred to as the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization”

because the bones of the first Filipinos were found there 22,000 years ago.
The first known settlers were the Tagbanua, Palaw'an, Tau't bato and the
Bataks. They were here before Palawan ever became known to the rest of
the world.

E. Food and Delicacies

Crocodile Sisig Another exotic dish you can try in

Palawan is Crocodile Sisig, a variation of
the sizzling dish that typically uses pork.
The taste of Crocodile Meat is similar to
chicken, mild flavoured and firm in
texture. It’s a healthy meat due to its high
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Lato Seaweed Lato Seaweed, also known as sea grapes

or green caviar is a very popular dish in
Palawan due to its soft and succulent
texture. It is best served with either salt
or vinegar and is a perfect match to any
dish especially fried ones.o
Tamilok Sampling exotic food in Palawan will
most definitely broaden your culinary
horizon and expand the way you think
about food. One of the most popular
dishes is the tamilok. Tamilok is known
as woodworm, it’s actually a mollusc
harvested from mangrove trees.

F. Festival
Balayong Festival The city of Puerto Princesa’s immense
developments in the last ten years
have lest the light pink blossoms of
the “Balayong” in the sidelights. To
revive the Palawan’s Cherry’s forlorn
splendor, the city government started
in 2005 the 1st balayong festival and
planted thousand trees in the nature
park.
Kulambo Festival Every 15th of March up to the 18th, the
town of El Nido Palawan host the
Kulambo Festival, one of the most
unique in the island province. While
this fiesta is marked by dancing,
singing and large gatherings and
presentation of various types of
delicacies, the townspeople who dress
in the kulambo, or mosquito nets,
while parading in the streets.
Pasinggatn Festival Singing and dancing are two of the
Filipino’s favorite pastimes, and this
can be seen in the Pasinggatn Festival,
which happens from May 1-4 in
Taytay, Palawan.

Kalabukay Festival Is an annual celebration for the

foundation day of municipality of
Dumaran, Plawan in the Philippines. It
is also the celebration for successful
preservation of the endangered bird
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for preservation of natural resources of

the island.

Malagnang Festival The word “Malagnang”, in the local

dialect literally means “Mud” or
“Mudy” which signifies fertile soil
that gave life and prosperity to the
early settlers of the town. All activities
and events during this festival
underline the symbolic and significant
nature of mud to the people of San
Vicente, Palawan.

G. Top Tourist Destination

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 The The shipwrecks of Coron Bay are among
the most visited dive sites in the
Philippines. There are 12 war wrecks at the
bottom of the ocean – the result of an
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attack on the Imperial Japanese Navy by
US Navy aircraft during the Second World
War.

Encrusted with coral and home to

shipwrecks of Coron Bay abundant marine life, diving these
wrecks is a thrilling activity that
requires special certifications. The many
dive centres at hand in Coron Town, and
on the islands situated in the bay, offer a
great range of day trips and courses for
you to discover these fabulous remains.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
National Park is a protected area located
80 km north of Palawan's capital city.
It's one of the world’s most complex
cave systems, covering 220 sq km and
featuring 8 km of underground rivers.
The site has a full mountain-to-sea
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River ecosystem which contains bountiful
fauna and flora.

Calauit Safari Par Calauit Safari Park is a wildlife

sanctuary that covers 37 sq km of
Calauit Island, just north of Busuanga
Island and Coron. Visiting the island,
you have the chance of seeing the park’s
waterbucks, deer, crocodiles, monkeys,
zebras and other wildlife.

Despite being on the opposite side of the

Indian Ocean from their country of
origin, these animals can live in some
comfort, thanks to the region’s climate
being similar to Kenya’s. Day and
overnight trips at Calauit Safari Park are
available from Coron Town.

Barracuda Lake is a spectacular site with

emerald-green brackish waters
surrounded by an impressive limestone
karst formation. Located on the
northwest coast of Coron Island, it
offers not only a splendid place to visit,
but also one of the most original dive
sites in the region.
Barracuda Lake
Like many exceptional places, getting
there requires some efforts: a 30-minute
steep walk is necessary to reach the lake.
If you take the strenuous effort needed
to carry your diving equipment
(including a tank) to get there, you’ll
40surely enjoy it.
Honda Bay Honda Bay (Deep Bay, in Spanish) is a
superb body of water dotted with small
islands, located just northeast of Puerto
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H. How to get there

The easiest and most common way to go to Palawan is by riding a plane, with
Puerto Princesa as the main jump-off. There are also flights going to El Nido,
Coron, and San Vicente. However, more flights are going to Puerto Princesa, and it
covers international flights aside from domestic.

Summary:

The name of this region is an acronym that combines the names of

its provinces: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro,Marinduque, Romblon and Pala
wan.

Some of its islands take some effort to get to, but this contributes to their allure. Virgin
forests, secluded beaches, thriving marine life, beautiful waterfalls, magical caves, and
warm people will make your trip special.

There’s an enchantment to this region, especially underwater. Above land you’ll find
simple towns, delicious seafood, and the quiet, laid-back island life that the people of
MIMAROPA have had for centuries.

Closure:

Congratulations! This lesson is about to end. Give yourself a pat on the

shoulder. To officially end your learning experience, write your reflections by
completing the graphic organizer below.

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31&sk=&cvid=095651A2500145769295EC2660E2A0E5

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2019/07/17/colorful-festivals-in-
oriental-mindoro/

https://touristspotsfinder.com/oriental-mindoro-tourist-spots/
#:~:text=Alibatan%20Island%20is%20one%20of%20the%20most
%20popular,plenty%20of%20corals%20and%20oysters%20in%20the
%20beach.

https://www.bing.com/search?
q=Area+and+Location+of+Mimaropa&form=PRPHEN&pc=ACTE&https
msn=1&msnews=1&refig=737b31f9f2aa4c0b93ff324f002d8a61&sp=-
1&pq=area+and+location+&sc=018&qs=n&sk=&cvid=737b31f9f2aa4c0b
93ff324f002d8a61

https://www.bing.com/search?
form=MOZLBR&pc=MOZD&q=natural+resources+of+mimaropa+

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1052711

http://occidentalmindoro.tesdamimaropa.com/tvet-quick-facts-figures/

http://marinduquenews.blogspot.com/2013/09/marinduque-quick-facts.html?
m=1

://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-about-palawan

https://jonnymelon.com/romblon-tourist-spots/

https://touristspotsfinder.com/marinduque-tourist-spots/

https://danielsecotravels.com/occidental-mindoro-tourist-spot/

https://touristspotsfinder.com/oriental-mindoro-tourist-spots/

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 Mimaropa

https://myranggo.com/the-hottest/hot-events/santo-nino-calapan-festival/

https://www.travel-palawan.com/cultural-heritage/festivals-in-palawan/

https://sites.google.com/site/philippinespotsattraction/luzon/mimaropa

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