Region 4b Mimaropa

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Region 4b

"ORIENTAL MINDORO

Oriental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Calapan City and occupies the eastern half of the island of Mindoro; Occidental Mindoro is at the western half anf its city is Calapan City

Oriental Mindoro is famous among tourists for Puerto Galera. This municipality, only a few hours from Manila, boasts of splendid white beach resorts and diving spots. For the adventurous, Mt. Halcon, on the western border of the province provides one of the most challenging mountain climbing experiences in the Philippines.

"OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

Occidental Mindoro (Filipino: Kanlurang Mindoro, “Western Mindoro”; Spanish: Mindoro Occidental) is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of Mindoro; Oriental Mindoro

Oriental Mindoro occupies the eastern half of Mindoro, the Philippines' seventh largest island. It also encompasses 39 named and 89 unnamed islands and islets."

(Streets,2006)

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MARINDUQUE

Marinduque is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Boac.Marinduque is a heart-shaped island between Tayabas Bay in the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south.

The highest peak in Marinduque is Mt. Malindig (formerly, Mt. Marlanga), a potentially active volcano with an elevation of 1157 meters.

The island has two major seasons--the dry season (November through February) and the rainy season (June through October), with a transitional period in between."

(Streets,2006

PALAWAN

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the Southern Tagalog region. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City and it is the largest province in terms of land area.

Palawan's almost 2,000 kilometers of irregular coastline are dotted with 1,780 islands and islets, rocky coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches. It also harbors a vast stretch of virgin forests that carpet its mountain ranges.

The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island.

Palawan by the Philippines, and is locally called the Kalayaan Group of Islands.

(Streets,2006)

Region 4b Mimaropa

Region 4b

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Region 4b

"ROMBLON

Romblon is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is the municipality also named Romblon.

Romblon consists of numerous islands sitting in the Sibuyan Sea. It lies south of Marinduque and Quezon, east of Mindoro, north of Aklan, and west of Masbate. The three major islands are Romblon Island, Tablas Island, and Sibuyan Island.

Romblon is the country's leading producer of high-quality marble, comparable to that of Italy."

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• "More than being the Marble capital of the country, the Province of Romblon is also a mountaineer's destination for trekking to the summit of Mt. Guiting-Guiting- the highest in the Province located in the island of Sibuyan.
• Some African wildlife are also found in Palawan Province, in Calauit island.
• Palawan is considered to be the Philippines' "last frontier". The province boasts of many splendid beaches and has two World Heritage Sites: Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park."
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Region 4b

"The name of this region is an acronym that combines the names of its provinces: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan."

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"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."

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Region 4b

"MIMAROPA, also known as Region IV-B, is a region of the Philippines located in Luzon. The name is an acronym that stands for its provinces, which are: MIndoro (Occidental Mindoro & Oriental Mindoro), MArinduque, ROmblon and PAlawan. There are only two cities in the entire region: Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro, and Puerto Princesa City in Palawan Province."

(Streets,2006)

"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.

With its National Parks, World Heritage Sites, protected marine areas and even wild safari parks, the MIMAROPA region is definitely something different. You won’t find big cities, bustling highways, or traffic jams here. You will find rugged roads, palm-fringed beaches, and peace and serenity."

(It's More Fun In The Philippines,n.d.)

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