This document summarizes attractions, dishes, and festivals of Romblon, Philippines. Some key attractions highlighted include Mainit Falls with its warm waters and three pools, and Bonbon Beach's unique 2km stretch of sand connecting to an uninhabited island. Local dishes mentioned are inaslum vegetable soup, sarsa shrimp cooked in coconut leaves, and freshly caught seafood. Festivals summarized are the Talabukon Festival in Looc honoring Saint Joseph with street dancing, the Saginyogan Festival in Alcantara featuring banana and coconut costumes, and the Biniray Festival in Romblon with a fluvial parade honoring Sto. Niño de Romblon.

1. I AM A FILIPINO
MARYNEL C. GAGANI
BSE-MATHEMATICS I

2. ROMBLON (REGION IV-B MIMAROPA)

4. Mainit Falls Bonbon Beach Looc Fish Sanctuary

5. 1. Mainit Falls (Brgy. Patoo, Odiongan)- Earning its name from its warm waters, Mainit Falls is a
three-tiered cascade that forms three deep pools ideal for bathing. Visitors are advised to bring
their own food, drinking water, and gear as the area is secluded and undeveloped.
2. Bonbon Beach (Romblon, Romblon)- Considered as Romblon’s best and probably most beautiful
sandbar. Located just 5km away from Romblon town, the beach is a must-go-to-site when
visiting the island, with frequent locals and foreigner visitors alike. Besides its beautiful 2km
stretch sand, it’s unique feature is that it connects all the way to uninhabited Bang-ug island.
3. Looc Fish Sanctuary (Tablas)- The Looc Bay Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine sanctuary
in the middle of Looc Bay. It is host to more than a hundred different marine species including
different fishes, corals, clams, lobsters, and turtles.

6. Tinagong Dagat
San Jose
Mt. Guiting-Guiting

7. 1. Tinagong Dagat (Brgy. Talisay, Calatrava, Romblon)- Measuring 40 meters in
diameter and about seven fathoms at its deepest, this “Hidden Sea” is a circular pool
of saltwater barely 10 meters from the sea on the northmost tip of Tablas Island. It is
home to several species of saltwater fishes and seashells.
2. San Jose (San Jose, Romblon)- The coastline of San Jose town harbors some of the
most beautiful and isolated beaches in the province. Notable are the ones located in
Barangay Lunas and Bignay. Access to the coastal village is limited to bancas.
3. Mt. Guiting-Guiting (Sibuyan, Romblon)- The sheer jagged peaks of Mt. Guiting-
Guiting rise 2,075 meters above sea level in the middle of Sibuyan Island. Wild and
unexplored, the mountains present a challenge to seasoned climbers. Hiring
experienced guides is a must. Wild ferns, orchids, and bonsai dot the rugged trails.
The summit provides views of the entire island and neighboring Romblon and
Marinduque

8. Lambingan Falls
Fuerza de San Andres
Mablaran Falls

9. 1. Lambingan Falls(Magdiwang)- A romantic hideaway marked by huge boulders that deflect
the cascade from the heights. The falls has a natural pool with cool surroundings, ideal for
swimming and picnics. The park is complimented by other tourist potentials that is
constantly developed for town beautification because of its lush greenery.
2. Fuerza de San Andres (Fort San Andres)- The coral and brick structure has once guarded
the people of Romblon against Moro (pirates) raids. The 17th-century old structure has been
renovated back to its former glory and is now a functioning weather station. The fort is
conveniently located beside the town and is accessible by walking or tri bike. Just make sure
you can handle the 200 steps to the top.
3. Mablaran Falls (Linawan, San Andres, Romblon)- Set amidst lush foliage, the waterfall
cascades into a 20-foot deep pool of cool, blue-green water. This is one of the most frequented
picnic and swimming spots in town, although picnickers are advised to bring their own food
and gear.

10. Romblon Marble Shopping Center

11. The marble sourced in Romblon, Romblon is at par with the world’s best, with export
quality material giving it high value to sculptures and builders around the world. The marble
shopping center is the best place to buy intricate marbles ranging from small to big souvenir
items where you can find keychains, lamp shades, vases, sculptures and etc here at a low price.
Marble is one of the most sustainable form of mining. The island is blessed with sizable
deposits of raw minerals that do not run out because of its inexhaustible supply. They have a
lot of variety of marbles such as the black, green, blue, white, Italian white, century and
century-cream.

12. Old Town Houses and Old Municipal Building

13. Old Municipal Building- Built out of coral limestone
during the Spanish colonial era, it housed the cuartel
or headquarters of the local Guardia Civil. Retaining
the old architecture of the building, the municipal
hall is still used to house government offices and the
municipal jail.

14. Inaslum
Sarsa
Freshly caught shrimp

15. 1. Inaslum is a healthy vegetable soup that makes use of any available fresh vegetable in season.
It is not sour like what the name suggests, but actually very bland. Good for those who are
health conscious and for seniors.
2. Sarsa is a local dish found only in Romblon. The dish is made out of small shrimps caught in
streams, mixed with young coconut and chili. It is then wrapped in coconut leaves, giving it that
local touch. You eat the dish paired with rice. Best to buy early in the morning before it runs
out. It can be found in their local carinderia.
3. Freshly caught seafood. Whether its shrimp, squid or fish, you’ll never go wrong ordering
something from the sea.

16. Sihi
Taghilaw
Gayabon

17. 1. 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. When fishermen
aren’t able to get a good catch of fish for the day, they would often resort to looking
for these shells by the shore. Often cooked in coconut milk, you can find them in
carinderias in Looc Town.
2. Taghilaw is pork meat and intestines cooked in vinegar sauce. A dish similar in
preparation to "dinuguan" but minus the blood.
3. Gayabon, is Romblon's version of Laing. But what makes it different is that they
use fresh gabi cooked until the leaves are mashed into a pasty texture. It is very
chunky and is not spicy like the Bikolano version.

18. Talabukon Festival
Saginyogan Festival
Biniray Festival

19. 1. Talabukon Festival (Looc) – held every 3rd week of April. The festival features street
dancing where different dancing powers were shown by the town folks of almost all of the
barangays in Looc. It is done to honor the patron saint, Saint Joseph. What makes the
festival evern merrier are the colorful costumes and props used by the participants of the
street dancing.
2. Saginyogan Festival(Alcantara) - held every March 19 – 21. The festival aims to show case
Alcantara’s main produce which is banana (saging) and coconut (niyog). This is a two days
colorful and joyful street dancing celebration and where dancers are wearing a colorful
costumes using indigenous materials of banana and coconut
3. Biniray Festival(Romblon) – held every 2nd week of January. This festival features a
fluvial parade with the image of Sto. Niño on the the lead boat, gaily decorated with
colorful buntings. The festivities usually lasted for a week celebration filled with ethnic
dances and music. Various fun-filled activities are lined up to show case the rich culture
and Christian faith of Romblomanons. The festival is held in the honor of Sto. Niño de
Romblon