Executive Order 103, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2002, reorganized Southern Tagalog into two regions, IV-A (Calabarzon) and IV-B (Mimaropa), with the latter consisting of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. The document highlights the region's linguistic diversity and tourist attractions, including natural parks and beaches, while also detailing the histories and capitals of its provinces. It discusses transportation options to the region and the climate variations, underlining its significance in terms of eco-tourism and cultural richness.

2. AnOverview…

3. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order 103
(EO103) on May 17, 2002 which subdivided the Southern Tagalog
provinces which were included in 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.

4. Region IV-B is known as MIMAROPA, standing for the island
provinces belonging to the region — MIndoro (Oriental and
Occidental), MArinduque, ROmblon and PAlawan. EO103 also
transferred the province of Aurora to Region III in Central Luzon.

5. • Executive Order 429 moved Palawan to Region VI on May
23, 2005.
• After this, 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. 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.

6. TheirLanguages
• Tagalog is widely spoken in the region. In Marinduque, Tagalog is
spoken with a unique blend of Bicolano and Visayan languages.
• In the interior of Mindoro, various languages are spoken by
Mangyans, and they include Irena, Alangan, Tawbuid, Hanunoo,
Tadyawan, Buhid, and Ratagnon.
• Romblon, being near the Visayas, has three main languages that
belong to Visayan language family namely, Romblomanon, Asi,
and Onhan.
• Palawan has its own set of native languages such
as Cuyonon, Calamian Tagbanwa and Palawano that are spoken by
significant numbers of people.

7. TheFiveProvinces…
• Marinduque; Capital – Boac
• Occidental Mindoro; Capital – Mamburao
• Oriental Mindoro; Capital – Calapan City
• Romblon; Capital – Puerto Prinsesa City
• Palawan; Capital – Romblon

9. Mindoro
• the seventh-largestisland in
the Philippines
•located offthe coast of Luzon, and
northeast of Palawan
•forms the northeastern extremum of
the Sulu Sea

10. Brief History
• 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.

11. OccidentalMindoro
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.

12. Climate:
• Occidental Mindoro has two distinct weather types:
rainy season and dry season
• 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.

13. Languages:
• Tagalog
• Kamangyan
• English

14. Municipalities
Municipalit
y
No. of
Barangays
Area
(km²)
Population
(2010)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Income
Class
(2008)
Abra de Ilog 9 533.70 29,225 54.8 2nd Class
Calintaan 7 382.50 28,148 73.6 3rd Class
Looc 9 132.30 9,758 73.8 5th Class
Lubang 16 113.10 23,068 204 4th Class
Magsaysay 12 296.70 31,969 107.7 3rd Class
Mamburao 15 283.51 39,237 138.4 2nd Class
Paluan 12 564.50 15,223 27 3rd Class
Rizal 11 242.50 34,458 142.1 3rd Class
Sablayan 27 2,188.80 76,153 34.8 1st Class
San Jose 38 446.70 131,188 293.7 1st Class
Santa Cruz 11 681.40 34,544 50.7 1st Class

15. Wheretogo?

16. Apo Reef National Park
Found in Apo Island, Sablayan, the park dubbed as the
diving mecca of the Philippines, is a 34 kilometer reef
that has a narrow channel dividing the reef into two
lagoon systems. Beneath the clear water of these
lagoons, divers can explore the fine white sand bottom
with its colorful array of approximately 400 to 500
coral species. Almost 500 marine species, including a
variety of sharks, stingrays and manta rays, can also be
spotted around the area. Bird watchers can visit the
fascinating bird populated islands of Binangaan and
Cajos del Bajo, which is also part of the Apo Reef
Marine Park.

18. Calawagan Mountain Resort
The resort’s main attraction is the Calawagan River,
which has won the Cleanest Inland Body of Water award
several times. It also features natural and man-made
pools, a hanging bridge, tree houses ad a natural rain
forest.

20. White Island
True to its name, this island has a mile long beach with
divinely white and powdery smooth sand that makes it an
ideal site for lounging under the sun. Aside from
vacationers who go for swimming, fishing and scuba
diving, the island is also a favorite nestling ground of
turtles. Turtle eggs are often found buried in the sand,
and visitors are enjoined to leave these undisturbed.

22. Presing Park
The main attraction is the watchtower, which was
constructed in 1861 and features a set of bells that
were rung to warn the people of impending raids. The
cannon that was used to defend the town still stands at
the promontry.

24. Tayamaan Beach
This one hectare-beach is lined with coconut tress and
is a favorite swimming spot of the local residents.

26. Pandan Island
The home of pandan island resort,which features a
beautiful stip of whitish-sand beach.the place is also
very ideal for picnics.

28. Ilin Island
The main atrraction of the island is the mina de oro
beach which boats of a fine white-sand beach.fifteen
minutes from the beach by boat is a cave,the entrance
to which you have to swim through if the tide high.

30. Howtotravel?

31. • Occidental Mindoro, 15 kilometers from the southwest coast of
Luzon, is accessible by sea and air. Flights from Manila to San
Jose are available from Sunday to Friday and travel time is
around one hour. There are also chartered and commuter flights
from Manila to Lubang Island that take about 45 minutes.
• Travelers can likewise take a ferry from Batangas port to Abra
de Ilog. Travel time takes about two and a half hours. From Abra
de Ilog, there are air-conditioned vans plying the route to
Sablayan and San Jose.

32. OrientalMindoro
touted as the country's emerging eco-tourism destination

33. Brief History
• World War II wrought heavy damages, death and pain to
the people of Mindoro.
• After the war, reconstruction and rehabilitation of
infrastructure and economy took place which ended with
the division of the island into two provinces of Oriental
Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro on June 13, 1950, by
virtue of the Republic Act No. 505.
• the island continued to become one of the preferred areas
of new settlers coming from the overpopulated provinces in
the Philippines in search of the new land
• Since then new settlers have incessantly migrated to
Mindoro until today.

34. Municipalities
• Baco
• Bansud
• Bongabong
• Bulalacao
• Gloria
• Mansalay
• Naujan
• Pinamalayan
• Pola
• Puerto Galera
• Roxas
• San Teodoro
• Socorro
• Victoria

35. Wheretogo?

36. Aganahaw Island
The island has a wide expanse of beach with whitish
sand . suitable for swimming and picnicking .

38. Buyayao Island
It is a rocky island, except for the area facing Buyayao Peninsula.
Big snakes called "sobre kama" are found in the mountains. The
water around the island is suited for deep-sea fishing. It is
located off the coast of Mansalay, and can be reached in 30
minutes by motorized banca from Mansalay market.

39. Puerto Galera
Puerto galera is a popular destination among tourist,
aside from the beautiful beaches ,the town also offers
a number of tourist facilities . the waters are ideal for
scuba diving.

41. Bulalacao Beach
A local favorite,this beach is frequented for by
excurssionist.

43. Naujan Lake National Park
This 79-square kilolometer,20-feet-deep is he largest in
the province and the dwelling place of mindoro
crocodile,the banak and the simbal,it is now a wildlife
sangtuaryhunting and fishing are supervised by the
natoinal park people.

45. Mount Halcon
The fourth highest point in the country rising 2,586
meters above sea level, this mountain is a favorite
among mountaineers , trekkers, and other nature lovers.
Wild tamaraws still roam its forest.

48. END of Mindoro Province

49. MARINDUQUE

50. Geographic Profile
• Composed of four major and eight minor islets.
• Characterized by undulating hills,
• Mountainous valleys,
• Declivitous seaside cliffs, and patches of flatland.

51. Howtogetthere?

52. • From manila, take a Tritran bus to Dalahican,
• From Dalahican take a ferry boat to Sta. Cruz and
Balanacan; travel time is approximately two to three
hours .
• By plane - travel time is about 45 minutes.

53. WheretoGo?

54. Bathala Caves
These mystical caves are said to be the
respiratory of psychic emanating from
various points the universe. They are believe
to from a complex of seven caves; but
currently only four have been complex.

56. Paadjao falls
This series gently cascading falls end in a 10-
foot-deep pool of crystal clear water. It is an
ideal place for picnicking and campi.ng

58. Mount Malindig
Rising 3,167 feet above the sea, Mt. Malindig
dominates the south of Marinduque. Half of it is
still covered with dense forest, while the other
half has been deforested by slash-and-burn
farmers.

60. END of Marinduque

61. ROMBLON

62. Area and location
• The province of Romblon is composed of a
cluster of 20 islands lying in the Sibuyan sea.
• It has a total land area of 135,690 hectares.

63. GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE
• Romblon has a mountainous and rugged
terrain.
• In highest peak is 2,057 meters above sea
level.
• The islands themselves are believe to have
been formed by volcanic activity.

64. Howtogetthere?

65. • Can be reached by ferry boats originating
from Batangas city port.
• Sometimes, small commercial planes
originating from manila land in Tablas
island.

66. WheretoGo?

67. Aliwanyag beach
Aliwanyag beach is located in a secluded cove
along Looc Bay. the nearest road ends about
half A kilometer from it, which means to get
there, one has to trek for 10 to 15 minutes
across rice fields.

69. Bonbon beach
This 500-meter long,18-meter-wide beach
covered with fine white sand and features a
gradually sloping ocean floor free of sea
grass and sharp stones.

71. Garing falls
The cool waters of Garing falls form to lakes,
the larger one three fathoms deep and
15meters wide .

73. Tugdan beach
This pebble-covered beach boasts a wide
shoreline and deep, calm waters.

75. END of Romblon

76. Palawan
Puerto Princesa city

77. Area and location
• Palawan is total land area of 1,489,655
hectares. It is approximately 586 kilometers
southwest of manila
• Forming a land bridge between Mindoro and
north Borneo.

78. Geographic profile
• The province of Palawan is composed of
1,768 island and islets most of which have
irregular cost lines
• Palawan is surrounded by a coral shelf
that abounds with varied and colorful
marine life, hence the island province has
been declared a nature sanctuary.

79. Howtogetthere?

80. • Palawan is accessible by air and by sea.
Philippines airlines and air Philippine have daily
flights to Puerto Princesa.
• Asian spirit and SEA-air have a regular flights
to Busuanga.
• Travel time is 1 to 1 and half hours ..also
services routes from manila to Puerto
Princesa and Busuanga.

81. WheretoGo?

82. Honda bay
One of the major destinations near Puerto
Princesa city ideal for snorkeling and other
water-related activities.

84. Calauit Island Wildlife
Sanctuary
This 3,700 hectares game preserve and
wildlife sanctuary is inhabited by African
wildlife. Like zebras, giraff and gazelles,
along with various indigenous species that
abound in the island. Sea turtles, sea cows.
And other varieties of marine life also live in
the waters surrounding the island.

86. El Nido
El Nido is host to some of the most beautiful
lime stones island and high end resorts in the
Philippines. It is also an established diving site.

88. Thankyouforlistening.
Anyquestions?

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