MIMAROPA Region

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ZAIJIAN LARA JARANILLA



birthplace: Gloria,Oriental Mindoro
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kaya pala pareho tayo ng CHARM Santino,magkababayan tayo! taga-Gloria!

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Be the first ones here: Agsalin Fish Sanctuary

Up for underwater adventure? Be ready with your underwater cam and goggles.

"Ang baybaying dagat ng barangay Agsalin ay isa sa maipagmamalaking lugar ng Gloria. Dito matatagpuan ang Marine Protected Areas na may lawak na 36.5 ektarya at nagtataglay ng masaganang biyaya ng yamang dagat..

..Higit nilang ipinagmamalaki ang pagkilalang nakamit ng Fish Sanctuary mula sa Marine Protected Areas Support Network (MSN), Nov. 26, 2007 dahil dito nila nakikitang malaki ang maiiambag nitong pag-unlad sa kanilang pamayanan..

..Nagkakaisa ang mga opisyales at mamamayan ng Agsalin sa mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng batas sa pagbabawal na mangisda sa Marine Protected Area (MPA) upang mapangalagaan ang kayamanang taglay nito. Plano din ng pamahalaang barangay na idebelop ito bilang tourist spot na maipagmamalaki sa buong mundo. Ayon kay AT/CRM-Coordinator MAgO Lydia M. Cantos, na naging presentor sa MPA Congress, Villa Resort, Ilo-ilo City hindi imposible na makilala ang Agsalin Sanctuary dahil sa kayamanan at kagandahang taglay nito. Magiging patok ito sa mga turistang mahilig sa diving, snorkeling, pagrerelaks sa floating house at iba pang mga aktibidad sa dagat.."

Walang Langit Waterfalls

Who's up for hiking? By just a tricycle ride from Bali Beach, relish the beauty of nature walking through a cave and a stream leading to the Walang Langit Waterfalls. Not a fan of saltwater? This is for you - Cold freshwater offered by the Walang Langit Waterfalls.

Images from The Official Website of the Municipality of Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
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Gloria,Oriental Mindoro

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Best Summer Destination in Oriental Mindoro

Oriental Mindoro is a big island that lies in the heart of the Philippines. This also serves as the gateway in reaching the islands of Visayas and other nearby provinces. It has several municipalities, each of which bears their own hidden treasures. Puerto Galera, has the popular beaches in Oriental Mindoro and also coined as one of the beautiful bays in the world.


Along with this, Oriental Mindoro is not only known for its dazzling beaches but also for its natural rivers hidden in different mountainous areas. Paitan, Calapan City happened to be the residential area of Mangyans, (the native of Oriental Mindoro) where the scenic river I am mentioning can be found.

March! The summer month in the Philippines and also happened to be the vacation month of elementary, secondary and tertiary students. Many Filipinos and even tourists from outside the Philippines are hunting for places where they can celebrate their summer getaways. And I recommend, this is one of the best summer destinations here in Mindoro, I happened to went here for quite several times and nothing has changed in its attractive nature.

If you happened to have your vacation in Puerto Galera, try to reach this place, you will truly experience the feeling that I am talking about. Unlike other beaches or resorts in nearby provinces, this is a free summer destination where your family could really enjoy.

Below are the sample photos of the summer destination I am talking about.

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The inverted-J-shaped Oriental Mindoro is endowed with some of the Philippine Islands’ best naturescapes. Choose your own beach among the many that abound, from fawn beige to powdery white. Then match the experience with interesting mountain lairs, lakes, rivers, rain forests, wild animals, rare flora and fauna, and pocket communities of the existing ethnic groups. It has maintained its unspoiled environment, all within a rustic agricultural setting.

The province's foremost asset is Puerto Galera, blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.

Alibatan Island in Baco, noted for its white sand, serves as a breeding place for seagulls and turtles. Corals and oysters can be found all around the area. Also in Baco is Mt. Halcon, the country's third highest peak and a favorite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing. In Puerto Galera, 423-foot Tamaraw Falls is a series of asymmetrical falls, leading to a grand fall, dropping to the frothy waterbed below. Another attraction within the area is Sabang Beach, a portion of which is tourist-flocked for water sports and a cluster of nightspots popular for evening socials. Beside Sabang Beach is Small La Laguna, with amazingly beautiful coral reefs, and water ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Indulge in a number of special interest tours while in the province, from mountain climbing to trekking, hiking, camping, butterfly watching, game fishing, and adventure trips to the wilderness. Enjoy active water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming. Visit the Mangyan settlement areas, and find it rewarding to engage in natural cave and waterfall exploration and island hopping."

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The inverted-J-shaped Oriental Mindoro is endowed with some of the Philippine Islands’ best naturescapes. Choose your own beach among the many that abound, from fawn beige to powdery white. Then match the experience with interesting mountain lairs, lakes, rivers, rain forests, wild animals, rare flora and fauna, and pocket communities of the existing ethnic groups. It has maintained its unspoiled environment, all within a rustic agricultural setting.

The province's foremost asset is Puerto Galera, blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.

Alibatan Island in Baco, noted for its white sand, serves as a breeding place for seagulls and turtles. Corals and oysters can be found all around the area. Also in Baco is Mt. Halcon, the country's third highest peak and a favorite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing. In Puerto Galera, 423-foot Tamaraw Falls is a series of asymmetrical falls, leading to a grand fall, dropping to the frothy waterbed below. Another attraction within the area is Sabang Beach, a portion of which is tourist-flocked for water sports and a cluster of nightspots popular for evening socials. Beside Sabang Beach is Small La Laguna, with amazingly beautiful coral reefs, and water ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Indulge in a number of special interest tours while in the province, from mountain climbing to trekking, hiking, camping, butterfly watching, game fishing, and adventure trips to the wilderness. Enjoy active water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming. Visit the Mangyan settlement areas, and find it rewarding to engage in natural cave and waterfall exploration and island hopping."

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Equipping The Guardians of Biodiversity

Guardians of one of the country’s priority marine biodiversity corridors in Oriental Mindoro have been awarded patrol boats and other equipment by an international conservation group to help them catch illegal fishers.

The Conservation International (CI) donated the equipment to the local governments of Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, Baco, Pola, Pinamalayan, Naujan and Gloria and the City of Calapan, all located along the Verde Island Passage (VIP).

The VIP Corridor contains more than half of the Philippines’ documented fish species, as well as many globally threatened species. It occupies more than 1.14 million hectares of marine area bounded by the provinces of Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon.

It is among the four priority biodiversity corridors of the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape, one of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems.

Two patrol boats, 11 searchlights, 12 global positioning system (GPS) units and other equipment were given on Monday to the seven coastal towns by the CI, according to Vivencio Marasigan Valdez Jr., agricultural technologist at the Provincial Agriculture Office-Fisheries and Coastal Resource Management Division (Pago-FCRM).

The patrol boats were turned over to the provincial government.

The equipment would beef up efforts of sea patrols (Bantay Dagat) of the local governments to protect the areas along the VIP and the whole province. Patrol members were trained on the enforcement of fishery laws with borrowed logistics in May.

“Now we can board safely, read the map through the GPS, arrest illegal fishers, file a case and many other things,” said Reynaldo Ladrera, one of the Bantay Dagat leaders and member of the Marine Protected Area and Law Enforcement Network (MPALEN).

Ely Vargas, municipal agriculturist of Naujan, said the network would facilitate projects in marine-protected areas and enforce fishery laws.
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Equipping The Guardians of Biodiversity

Guardians of one of the country’s priority marine biodiversity corridors in Oriental Mindoro have been awarded patrol boats and other equipment by an international conservation group to help them catch illegal fishers.

The Conservation International (CI) donated the equipment to the local governments of Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, Baco, Pola, Pinamalayan, Naujan and Gloria and the City of Calapan, all located along the Verde Island Passage (VIP).

The VIP Corridor contains more than half of the Philippines’ documented fish species, as well as many globally threatened species. It occupies more than 1.14 million hectares of marine area bounded by the provinces of Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon.

It is among the four priority biodiversity corridors of the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape, one of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems.

Two patrol boats, 11 searchlights, 12 global positioning system (GPS) units and other equipment were given on Monday to the seven coastal towns by the CI, according to Vivencio Marasigan Valdez Jr., agricultural technologist at the Provincial Agriculture Office-Fisheries and Coastal Resource Management Division (Pago-FCRM).

The patrol boats were turned over to the provincial government.

The equipment would beef up efforts of sea patrols (Bantay Dagat) of the local governments to protect the areas along the VIP and the whole province. Patrol members were trained on the enforcement of fishery laws with borrowed logistics in May.

“Now we can board safely, read the map through the GPS, arrest illegal fishers, file a case and many other things,” said Reynaldo Ladrera, one of the Bantay Dagat leaders and member of the Marine Protected Area and Law Enforcement Network (MPALEN).

Ely Vargas, municipal agriculturist of Naujan, said the network would facilitate projects in marine-protected areas and enforce fishery laws.
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Sunset over Traditional Boat on The White Beach of
Oriental Mindoro Island

ALL CREDITS TO THE OWNER.

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Puerto Galera,Mindoro

The island of Mindoro has several points of interest: The Apo Reef is considered the Diving Mecca of the Philippines; the Ambulong Island, which has attractive white sand beaches or visit Mount Iglit, a reservation area and game sanctuary for Tamaraws or wild water buffaloes and the Busuanga River where rare Philippine Tamaraws are hunted. Oriental Mindoro is popularly known as the site of the Puerto Galera beaches and the home of the Mangyan tribes.

Dive areas around Mindoro & Luzon are:

Pandan Island is a small private island with its own little beach resort, a perfect Robinson place for nature lovers, bon vivants and scuba divers. Located two kilometers off the west coast of Mindoro Island, central Philippines, Pandan Island offers scuba diving at it's finest, a back to nature atmosphere, lots of privacy and the peaceful culture of a small international community. All divesites around Pandan Island are within short distance from the beach or accessible by our custom built dive-catamaran. The very sound of the name conjures up images of Spanish galleons and ancient Chinese junks laden with silk and spices.

More so does the sight of the island with its beautiful harbor. Countless coves and beaches outdo each other for the city-weary traveller. No wonder then that so many local and foreign visitors tend to overstay in Puerto Galera. Puerto Galera is accessible by daily ferry from Batangas City or via fast banca out-rigger or its big brother version called basnig from Anilao, Matabungkay and the Batangas coastal towns. The nearest diving haven from Manila, Batangas is only two and a half hours from Manila by car. It is also considered the jump-off point for new and experienced divers to other exciting dive destinations. The area offers superb first-hand introduction to the exciting world of diving. Batangas diving season: although diving here is possible all year round, it is best to dive here between November and June. Typhoon season intensifies between July and September resulting in choppy waves and poor visibility.
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Aras Cave, Oriental Mindoro







This cave is so unique because inside it, there is a big falls! This cave can be found in Brgy. Bigaan, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.

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Pink Sunset over Paradise Beach on Oriental Mindoro



ALL CREDITS TO THE OWNER.

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Pink Sunset over Paradise Beach on Oriental Mindoro



ALL CREDITS TO THE OWNER.

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Santo Nino Cathedral
Calapan Oriental Mindoro

This is another organ 1 of 2 known to be installed in Mindoro in the early 1960s. The other was installed in the SVD Monastery but removed and is in another church but disassembled. The city wishes to have the organ restored and we will offer a proposal to restore both organs and find a location for it.
The original to this instrument was partially destroyed in the late 1960s by a fire but rebuilt in the early 1970s and the facade changed to the present. it is a 21 stop instrument with 2 reeds, a trumpet and oboe. it would have been cheaper for the church to have had regular maintenance instead of letting it deteriorate and then to have a complete restoration as part of the expense is the replacement of all the leatherwork and transit to and from shop.

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Kawa - kawa falls , Sta. Cruz , Marinduque by Ralph Yabut, on Flickr

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wow nice picture sherwin! thanks for posting that here!

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Official website of Province of Oriental Mindoro
Official website of City of Calapan.
Official website of Municipality of Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Official website of Municipality of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Official website of Municipality of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Blog of Municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Facebook of Municipality of Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Facebook of Municipality of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Facebook of Municipality of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Facebook of Municipality of San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Facebook of Municipality of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Website of Municipality of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Wikipedia of Municipality of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
Wikipedia of Municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Wikipedia of Municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Wikipedia of Municipality of Victoria, Oriental Mindoro

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MiMaRoPa

MIMAROPA is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is one of two regions of the Philippines having no land border with another region, Eastern Visayas being the other, and is designated as Region IV-B. The name is a portmanteau combining the names of its provinces, which are: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.
On May 23, 2005, Palawan and Puerto Princesa City were moved to Western Visayas by Executive Order No. 429[1]. However, on August 19, 2005, President Arroyo issued Administrative Order No. 129 to hold the earlier EO 429 in abeyance pending a review.[2] As of 2010, Palawan and the highly urbanized city of Puerto Princesa still remain a part of this region.

History

Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, divided Region IV (Southern Tagalog) into Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA).[3]
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order 103 on May 17, 2002 which subdivided the Southern Tagalog provinces which comprised Region IV into two regions – Regions IV- A and IV-B, to promote efficiency in the government, accelerate social and economic development and improve public services. Region IV-A is now known as CALABARZON- which stands for the provinces of CAvite, LAguna,BAtangas, Rizal and QueZON). Region IV-B on the other hand, is now known as MIMAROPA which stands for the island provinces comprising the region - MIndoro (Oriental and Occidental), MArinduque, Romblon and Palawan. EO103 also transferred the province of Aurora to Region III in Central Luzon.
Executive Order 429 moved Palawan to Region VI on May 23, 2005.[1] After this move, Region IV-B began to be called MIMARO instead of MIMAROPA.
However, Palaweños criticized the move, citing a lack of consultation, with most residents in Puerto Princesa City and nearly all municipalities preferring to stay with Region IV-B. Consequently, Administrative Order No. 129 was issued on August 19, 2005 to address this backlash. [2] This order directed the abeyance of Executive Order 429 pending the approval of an implementation plan for the orderly transfer of Palawan from MIMAROPA to Region VI. Thus, it is not yet clear if the transfer of Palawan to region VI is already done and final creating confusion on whether to address the region as MIMARO or MIMAROPA.

Economy

In 2007, MIMAROPA's economy surged by 9.4%, making it the fastest growing region in the country in that year.[4] It was aided by robust growth in the industrial sector which grew by 19.1% from -6.1% in 2006.[4]
MIMAROPA experienced a big slowdown in 2006, posting a decelerated growth of 2.3% from a 6.4% increase in 2005. This resulted mainly from the slump in the industry sector, which shrunk by 5.4% in 2006 from its 10.8% increase in 2005.
The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, which contributed 42.1% to the total regional economy, grew by 9.1% in 2006, accelerating from 3.2% the previous year. The higher production of palay, corn, other crops, livestock and fishery resulted in the accelerated growth in the total agriculture and fishery sector.
The industry sector, which contributed 38.3% to the region’s total economy, was the second largest contributor next to agriculture. Its decline of 5.4% was largely attributed to the decrease in the mining and quarrying subsector, which went down by 15.4% due to the reduced production of natural gas in Palawan. Mining and quarrying contributed 16.6% to the total regional economy. The positive growth in the electricity and water, construction and manufacturing subsectors were not able to compensate to the drop in the mining and quarrying subsector.
The service sector, on the other hand, posted an accelerated growth of 5.1%, which was attributed to the increase in the TCS, finance, private services, government services and trade subsectors, which managed to post accelerated growths of 6.0%, 5.5%, 5.1%, 5.1% and 4.7%, respectively. The other subsector, however, had a decelerated growth due to the slowdown in the ownership of dwelling.source

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Puerto Galera
P h i l i p p i n e s

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Puerto Galera
O r i e n t a l M i n d o r o

Originally Posted by up_mc

Puerto Galera Photos (April 17-18, 2010)

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