REGION-4 MIMAROPA DEFFERENT PROVINCES AND CAPITAL

1. MIMAROPA

2. MIMAROPA
MIMAROPA is an
administrative region in the
Philippines, designated as region
IV-B. It is one of the two region
in the country having no land
border with another region, the
other being Eastern Visayas.
The region is formally known
as Southern Tagalog Islands.

3. 1. Occidental
Mindoro
2. Oriental Mindoro
3. Marinduque
4. Romblon
5. Palawan

4. 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.
MIMAROPA has:
• 5 Provinces
• 71 Municipalities
• 1,459 Barangays
• 2 Cities (Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro and Puerto Princesa
City in Palawan.

5. MIMAROPA
• Is located at the heart of archipelago and is dubbed as the “treasure
trove of the Southern Luzon”.
• MIMAROPA is envisioned as the food basket for the country and a
haven for tourism, industry, and technology.
• Puerto Princesa is the Regional Center of MIMAROPA.
• Total land area of 27,455.9 square kilometers composed of 1,946
islands and islets.
• It is the largest Region nationwide in terms of land area.
• Due to its archipelagic nature, it claims to also have the largest
territorial water. In terms of land area and territorial waters,
MIMAROPA represents one-third of the whole Philippine
archipelago.

6. ECONOMY
•In 2007, MIMAROPA’s economy surged by
9.4%, making it the fastest growing region in
the country in that year.

7. LANGUAGES/DIALECTS
• Tagalog is widely spoken in the region.
• Marinduque, Tagalog is spoken with a unique blend of Bicolano and Visayan
languages. Aside from Tagalog, there are other major languages being used by
the people in different provinces and localities.
• In the interior of Mindoro, various languages are spoken by Mangyans, and
they include Iraya, Alangan, Tawbud, Tadyawan, and Buhid.
• 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 Cayunon, Calamian,
Tagbanwa, and Palawano that are spoken by significant number of people.

8. Occidental Mindoro
• Is a province of the
Philippine located in the
MIMAROPA Region in
Luzon.
• Its capital is Mamburao and
occupies the western half of
the island of Mindoro.

9. • The province has a land area of 5,865.71 square kilometers 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 over all
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
kilometers or 215 inhabitants per square mile.
• Occidental Mindoro has 11 municipalities, the total number 0f
barangays in the province is 62.

10. History of Mindoro Island during:
•Pre- Spanish time
 MA-I
•Spanish time
MINA DE ORO
•In 1950, it was divided into:
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL MINDORO

11. Climate
•WET PERIOD: August and September
•DRY PERIOD: March and April

12. • Agriculture propels the economy of Mindoro Occidental and of, the various
agricultural activities; rice farming is the most prevalent which makes the province
the highest palay producer in Region IV-A and IV-B.
• It is among the country’s top agricultural producer, the so called “food basket of
the Philippines”.
• Major Agricultural Products include:
Rice
Corn
Tabacco
Coconut
Garlic
Onion
Mango
Banana

13. OCCIDENTAL MINDORO (products)

14. Fishery and Aqua-marine Products
• Salt
• Milkfish
• Prawn
• Tuna
• Octopus
• seaweeds

15. ADOBONG PUSIT

17. HISTORICAL PLACE

18. SCENIC SPOTS

19. V

20. TOURIST ATTRACTION

22. FESTIVALS

23. SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL
• Saknungan, a Mangyan
word is literally meant
bayanihan, the spirit of
cooperation and unity at
work which is practiced by
the people of Mindoro in
their everyday activities.

24. ARAWATAN FESTIVAL
• Arawatan is a native term of
Hanunu’o Mangyan community of
Mindoro, which cannotes “unity” or
“cooperation”. With the Arawatan
festivals, not only are people being
united but also the diverse culture,
talents, and industries each of 11
municipalities.

25. Oriental Mindoro
• It lies on the eastern portion of
the island. It is bounded on the
north by Verde Island and the
Verde Passage, on the east by
Maestro de Campo Island and
Tablas Strait, on the south by
Semirara Island near Pandarodan
bay, and on the west by the
province of Occidental Mindoro.

26. •It has a total land area of 436,470 hectares. The
province has 39 named and much 89 unnamed
islands and islets.
•Oriental Mindoro has 14 municipalities, and 1
city (Calapan City) serving as the provincial
capital. The total number of barangays in the
province is 426.

27. PRODUCTS
•Oriental Mindoro bulk of outward merchandise
consists of rice, banana, calamansi, livestock, and
poultry, and fish products.
•Inward merchandise, on the other hand, consists
mainly of petroleum products, basic and prime
commodities, consumer electronics, motor vehicles
and parts and construction materials.

29. CLIMATE
•Oriental Mindoro has no distinct
wet or dry season
•Maximum rainfall – June to
October

31. Historical Places

32. Tourist Attractions

36. BAHAGHARI FESTIVAL
• The yearly Bahaghari Festival id a
colorful commemoration of the
importance of the rainbow in the
history of the town of
Pinamalayan. The celebration
includes a street dancing
competition, cultural presentation,
religious and cultural activities, and
products and trade fair.

37. BANANA FESTIVAL
• Banana Festival, held
every march 18 to 19
in Baco, Oriental
Mindoro, it is a
festival of the wealth
of bananas.

38. SULYOG FESTIVAL
• Sulyog Festival is a
celebration of towns
agricultural heritage and
features a variety of
events, including a street
parade, cultural
performances, and
entertainment night.

39. MARINDUQUE
LENTEN MECCA OF
SOUTHERN.

40. MARINDUQUE MAP
• North – Tayabas Bay
• South – Sibuyan Sea
• West – Mindoro
• East - Quezon

41. • Marinduque is considered the
Geographical Center of the
Philippine Archipelago by the
Luzon Datum of 1911, the mother
of all Philippine Geodetic Surveys
• The province is a “heart – shaped”
island.

42. MARINDUQUE
• Known as the smallest province in the Southern Tagalog
region, Marinduque has the shape of a human heart
floating on a clear blue sea.
• The island province is characterized by undulating hills,
picturesque valleys, sheer seaside cliffs, interspersed with
patches of flatland on the different parts of the island.

43. HISTORY
• The island of Marinduque is known to have been first peopled
by the Malays and the Mangyans. They were believed to be
governed by the bonbon settlement in Batangas, which was
founded by the Bornean Datus, Dumagsil and Balkasusa.
• Legendary stories narrate that the original name of the island
was “Malandik”, describing the gently slopping terrain of the
island’s peak, Mt. Malandik. When the Spaniards came, they
found it difficult to pronounce the word, so they called the
island Marinduc. Through constant usage, Marinduc became
Marinduque.

44. GEOGRAPHY
• The heart – shaped island of Marinduque rest on the Sibuyan Sea and is
located south of Manila between the Bondoc Peninsula at the southeastern
portion of Luzon and Mindoro Island. It is bounded on the north-northeast
by Quezon, south by the island of Romblon, West-southwest by Oriental
Mindoro, and west by Batangas.

45. LANGUAGES/DIALECTS
• The Marinduqueños speak a unique blend of
Tagalog and Visayan dialects, with traces of
Bicolano.

46. CLIMATE
• Marinduque has two pronounced seasons: dry from
December to May, and wet from June to October. The
average monthly rainfall is highest in October, and lowest
in April.

47. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
• Marinduque consists of 6 municipalities:
• Boac
• Buenavista
• Gasan
• Mogpog
• Sta. Cruz
• Torrijos.

48. TOURISTS
ATTRACTIONS

49. PAADJAO FALLS
• A 15-foot high cascading falls that nature hunter might
surely enjoy. This falls formed bathtubs downstream and
you will enjoy its Jacuzzi-like effect.

50. PAADJAO FALLS

51. BELLAROCCA ISLAND RESORT AND SPA
• This resort is located in an exclusive island minutes away
from Marinduque's mainland.

52. BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA MARKER
• The marker stands at the site of the bloodiest battle
fought in the island between the Philippine Revolutionary
forces and the Americans. The “Battle of Pulang
Lupa” was the first known major battle won by the
Filipinos over the Americans.

53. BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA MARKER

54. BATTLE OF PAYE MARKER
• This is another marker that serves as a reminder of the
battle on July 31, 1900 between the Filipinos and the
Americans. Despite the inferior weapons, the Filipinos
defeated the Americans.

55. BATTLE OF PAYE MARKER

56. WHITE BEACH
• One of the most frequented beaches in the province is a
stretch of white sand beach called “White Beach”

57. FESTIVALS

58. MORIONES FESTIVAL
• A much-awaited Lenten tradition in Marinduque, which is
celebrated every Holy Week.
• Morion refers to the masks that are made of wood or paper-
mache, adorned with colorful shells, animal hair tassels and
crepe papers.
• People who act as Roman soldiers during the festival wear these
masks.

59. MORIONES FESTIVAL

60. BULATING FESTIVAL
• Barangay Malbog prides itself as the home of the Bulating, or the tradition
of parading the streets of the main town of Boac, Marinduque with
participants covered in mud as a form of panata.

61. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
• The town fiesta of the municipality of Boac falls on the feast
day of the Immaculate Conception. During this day, a religious
civic-military celebration is observed throughout the town,
capped by an evening procession in honor of Our Lady of the
Immaculate Conception.

62. ROMBLON
The Marble
Capital of the
Philippines

63. ROMBLON MAP
• North-Marinduque Island
• South – Panay Island
• West – Mindoro
• East - Masbate

64. ROMBLON
• Is an island province of the Philippines
located in the MIMAROPA region. Due to
its geography, the province is endowed with
lush vegetation and mineral resources. The
fertile soil nurtures various agricultural
activities. Mining is also a lucrative industry
in the province due to its vast mineral
resources.
• Romblon is the country’s leading producer
of high-quality marble, comparable to that
of Italy.

65. HISTORY
• The early aborigines of Romblon were believed to be the Negritos
from Panay and Mangyans from Mindoro. It was in 1582 when the
Loarca expeditionist came to the island and named them
collectively as “Lomlon”. A secular clergy administered the
province until 1635.
• In 1818 Romblon was annexed to the province of Capiz and made
into a political and military stations. The Americans, who came to
rule in 1901, appointed a civil government to run the local affairs.
About a century later in 1917, Romblon became an autonomous
province, but it was only in 1947 when this was promulgated by
R.A. 18.

66. GEOGRAPHY
• Located almost at the center of the Philippine archipelago,
the province of Romblon lies in the Sibuyan Sea. It is
composed of three islands: Romblon (main island), Tablas
Island, and Sibuyan Island. It has total land area of 135,690
hectares. It is bounded on the north by the province of
Marinduque, on the south by Panay Island, on the east by
Masbate and on the west by Mindoro.

67. LANGUAGE / DIALECT
• The people of Romblon speak a variety of Visayan
dialect, notably a mixture of Cebuano, Hiligaynon,
Aklanon, and other minor tongues. Tagalog is widely
understood and English stand as the medium of
communication in business trade.

68. CLIMATE
• Heaviest rainfall – September to January
• Driest – March and April
• Coldest – February
• Warmest – May

69. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
• Romblon has 17 municipalities, which are subdivided into 213
barangays.
Romblon Calatrava Odiongan
Banton Ferrol Sta. Maria
Conception Looc Cajidiocan
Corcuera Sta. Fe Magdiwang
San Jose San Agustin San Fernando
Alcantara San Andres

70. TOURISTS
ATTRACTIONS

71. Mt. Guiting-Guiting
• Romblon’s highest peak. It is the province’s major source
of timber and metallic products. It is also abundant with
wildlife, plant species, and waterfalls.

72. Mt. Guiting-Guiting

73. Cantingas River
• Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon known for its
enchanting vistas. In its mountain are found the world’s
smallest bat, the endangered wild cat or the singalong,
and the hardest wood, the magkono or iron wood.
Cantigas river valley is known to have the second cleanest
inland water in the region.

74. Cantingas River

75. Cantingas River

76. BUSAY FALLS
• One of the last remaining untouched falls in the
Philippines.

77. COBRADOR ISLAND
• Is the largest among the islets doting the seas around
Romblon. It is reputed to hold deposits of rare black, gold
and green marble.
• The other treasures of Cobrador Island are its beaches – the
most prominent being the wide expanse of fine white sand
for about one kilometer on the eastern side of the islet.

78. COBRADOR ISLAND

79. FESTIVALS

80. BINIRAY FESTIVAL
• Held in early January, the celebration begins with a fluvial
parade at sea and ends with merry making in the streets
of the capital.

81. KANIDUGAN FESTIVAL
• Kanidugan Festival (Coconut Festival) is an annual
festival celebrated in every month of April, foundation
day of Odiongan and to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer

82. PALAWAN
THE PHILIPPINES
LAST FRONTIER

83. PALAWAN
• Northeast – Busuanga Island,
Coron.
• Southwest – Balabac island.
• West – Durangan Island.

84. PALAWAN
• Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the
largest province in the country in terms of total
area of jurisdiction. It lies between the West
Philippine Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is
named after its largest island, Palawan Island
measuring 450 kilometers long and 50 kilometers
wide.

85. PALAWAN
• Palawan covers the Cuyo islands, in the Sulu Sea. The
disputed Spratly islands, located a few hundred
kilometers to the west, are considered part of Palawan
by the Philippines, and locally called the “Kalayaan
Group of Islands”
• Palawan’s economy is basically agricultural. The three
major corps are palay, corn and coconut. Having natural
gas reserves of approximately 30,000 trillion cubic feet,
the province is the only oil producing province in the
country.

86. HISTORY
• The history of Palawan may be tracked back 22,000
years ago, as confirmed by the discovery of bone
fragments of the Tabon Man in the municipality of
Quezon. Anthropologists believed they came from
Borneo, known as the “Cradle of Philippine
Civilization,” the Tabon Caves consist of a series of
chambers where scholars and anthropologist
discovered the remains of the Tabon man along with
his tools and a number of artifacts.

87. LANGUAGE/DIALECT
• There are 52 dialects in the province, with
Tagalog being spoken by 28% of the people.
Other major dialects are Cuyunin (26.27%).
Pinalawan (11.08%) and Ilongo (9.6%).

88. CLIMATE
• Torrential Rains – July and August.
• Sea voyage – March to early June when the seas
are calm
• Average Temp. – 31 degrees C.

89. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
• The province is subdivided into one city, Puerto Princesa, and 23
municipalities.
Aborlan Busuanga El Nido Quezon
Aguyta Cagayancillo Española Rizal
Araceli Coron Kalayaan Roxas
Balabac Cuyo Linapacan San Vicente
Bataraza Culion Magsaysay Taytay
Brooke’s Point Dumaran Narra

90. Tourist
Attraction

91. CORON REEFS
• Seven enchanting lakes surrounded by craggy
limestone cliffs attract hundreds of nature lovers to
this island in northern Palawan, near the town of
Coron.

92. TABON CAVES COMPLEX
• Known as the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization”. Tabon
caves consist of a series of chambers where
anthropologists discovered the remains of crude man and
his tools.

93. PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRAN RIVER
NATIONAL PARK
• The world’s longest underground river system accessible to
man can be found at the St. Paul National Park in Puerto
Princesa, Palawan.

94. PORT MILLER & LIGHTHOUSE TOWER
• A historical landmark in Brooke’s Point, Port Miller is a
cemented water tank constructed as a source of potable
water for the natives and the settlers of the municipality.

95. CALAUIT GAME PRESERVE & WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY
• It is a unique game reserve and wildlife sanctuary of exotic African
animals and endangered endemic animals of Palawan.

96. PALAWAN BUTTERFLY GARDEN
• It is the home of different species of butterflies endemic to the
province, also found in Southeast Asia. It is located in Sta.
Monica, Puerto Princesa City, while the Lepidoptera Farm can
be found in Brgy. Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City.

97. Submitted by: Joshua Callos
Irene Broqueza
Edlina Sario