REGION-4B

MIMAROPA
Map of Region 4B - MIMAROPA
 MIMAROPA is an administrative region 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.The
region is also more formally known as Southern Tagalog
Islands.
Calapan City is the regional center; however, most
regional government offices like the Department of
Public Works are situated in Quezon City, Metro
Manila.
 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued the
Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002,
divided Region IV (Southern Tagalog) into Region
IV-A CALABARZON and Region IV-B MIMAROPA.
 OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
“Marine Wonderland of
MAP OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
 The island of Mindoro was mentioned in
some Chinese Chronicles as the land “Ma’I”
where Ma’I residents were believed to be
trading with merchants from other parts of
archipelago and Southeast Asia.
Occidental Mindoro
Capital
Land Area 5,865.71 km2
Population 487,414 (2015)
Cities -
Municipalities 11
Barangays 162
Districts 2 Legislative Districts
Language Mangyan, Tagalog, English
crops and native Delicacies
Historical Places, Scenic Spots and
Tourist Attraction
Parola Park
This Mountain Park
was served as the setting
of a historic watchtower
and cannon built in 1861
against Muslim pirates and
intruders ho used to raid
the area. Round the clock
watchers and defenders
stationed there at signal or
warn the people to hide
while launching volleys of
cannon fires to defend the
town. Today, a lighthouse
and an old cannon could
still be found there. The
park offers the best sunset
view in town.
Lubang
Island
Lubang is a group
of islands located
southwest of Manila and
northwest of mainland
Mindoro. It is composed of
seven islands and two
municipalities under the
jurisdiction of the province
of Occidental Mindoro on
the western end of Verde
Island Passage, dubbed as
the center of the center of
the world’s marine
biodiversity.
Ambulong
island
The 3,000 Ambulong
Island is one of the three
island found in San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro. It is
characterized by white
sand beaches, cliffs along
pillars jutting out of the
water, and underwater
caves . Coral gardens and
tropical fish are abundant
in several coves.
Apo reef
national park
Apo Reef is the
largest coral reef in the
Philippines! It spreads
over an area of 34
square kilometers,
making it the second
largest connecting coral
reef in the world (the first
place being occupied by
the Great Barrier Reef of
Australia).
Calawagan
mountaion resort
The beauty of this
island is evident in its many
spectacular beaches,
rivers, streams and
mountains. In particular,
the Calawagan Mountain
Resort is such a place that
exemplifies the many
amazing sights this land
has to offer. It is located in
the vicinity of the town
of Paluan, Occidental
Mindoro.
Mina de oro
beach resort
The island of
Mindoro got its name from
“Mina de Oro” as to how the
Spaniards used to call it in
olden days because it was
believed to be a repository
of gold. True enough, the
province of Oriental
Mindoro, which comprises
about half of the island,
has many treasures in its
midst. I’m not referring to
the gold that can be mined
but the natural attractions
and abundant biodiversity
that can be found in its
bosom.
Paradise
beach resort
Paradise Beach
Resort is among the
earliest established resort
near the Mamburao
Airport. Through the years,
it was recognized by locals
from different towns in
Occidental Mindoro and
every year their improving
the amenities but still
maintaining a very
affordable rates for local
and out of town visitors.
FESTIVALS
Arawatan
festival
A native term among
the Mangyan that connotes
“unity”, “cooperation” and
“helping each other”. This is
an annual historic event in
Occidental Mindoro where the
people of this province of
various religious
congregations, beliefs, and
political differences, varying
ethical & indigenous peoples,
customs and traits are
strongly “unified.”
Saknungan
festival
Saknungan is a
Mangyan term which
means “BAYANIHAN” or
the spirit of cooperation,
brotherhood, and unity at
work. This is portrayed
by the Mindorenos in
their day-to-day activities
especially during the
planting and harvest
seasons.
 Oriental MINDORO
“Home of Indigenous
 In the early 17th century, the island of Mindoro
was separated from Bonbon (now Batangas) and
organized into a "corregimiento". Puerto Galera, what
is now Oriental Mindoro, was made its capital.
In 1837, the capital was transferred to Calapan
and remained until June 13, 1950, when Mindoro was
divided into two provinces. Oriental Mindoro retained
Calapan as its capital.
Mindoro originally included the island of Maestro
de Campo, east of Pinamalayan, but the island has
since become a part of Romblon.
Oriental Mindoro
Capital Calapan City
Land Area 4,238.4 km2
Population 785,602 (2010)
Cities Calapan
Municipalities 14
Barangays 426
Districts 1st and 2nd District of Oriental Mindoro
Language Tagalog, Mangyan, English
crops and native Delicacies
Historical Places, Scenic Spots and
Tourist Attraction
Baluarte
This is old watchtower
built during the 16th century
located at Brgy. Melgar, was
used in the old times to warn
villagers of oncoming Moro
raiders.
It was erected at the
hilltop with magnificent views
of the sea, agricultural plains
and a network of local rivers
connecting to the Naujan
Lake and overlooking an old
harbour and the surrounding
bay.
Cross at
muelle
The Cross at
Muelle is a marble cross
established to
commemorate the
sinking of the battleship
Canonero Mariveles at
the Manila Channel on
November 18, 1879.
Today it is one of the
historical landmarks in
Puerto Galera.
Cuta shrine
Front view of Kuta
Shrine. Built in the 17th
century during the
Spanish regime by the
Augustinian Recollects.
Located in Barangay
Anilao which is
approximately 17
kilometers from the town
proper of Bongabong,
Oriental Mindoro in the
Philippines.
Alibatan
islands
Also known as
Alibatan Island, Target
Island is a stingray-shaped
island named so after
Americans used the island
for "target" bombing
practices during the World
War II. Exploring the island,
you'd see bomb sites and
jagged rocks broken into
pieces. Privately owned,
Target Island has
cemented walkways that
loop around it.
Mt. halcon
Towering 8.488
feet above sea level , Mt.
Halcon is one of the
country's third highest
peak. It is a favorite
destination for nature
tripping and mountain
climbing. It is located at
Baco, the jump off point.
Tamaraw
falls
The 423 foot
waterfalls, situated
alongside the road,
actually as series of a
asymmetrical falls,
leading to the grand only
dropping to a frothy
waterbed below. It is
located in Barangay
Villaflor, Puerto Galera.
Puerto galera
Puerto Galera was
voted a member of the
UNESCO affiliated “the
Club of the Most Beautiful
Bays in the World”. Puerto
Galera was soothing vision
of shimmering seas
surrounded by lush
mountains. It is considered
one of the most beautiful
and developed beach
resort community in the
country.
Tukuran
falls
Tukuran Falls is a
series of gentle cascades
and turquoise-toned
swimming holes accessed
from the village of Calsapa,
about 45 minutes south of
Puerto Galera. They are
refreshing and photogenic,
but go early in the morning
or late in the day to avoid
the tour vans that frequent
the place, thanks to a newly
sealed access road to the
trailhead.
FESTIVALS
Bahaghari
festival
Bahaghari Festival
was celebrated every
24th of April . A colorful
celebration highlighted
by street dancing, a
parade of colorful floats,
and a different kind of
Moriones festival.
Banana
festival
Every 18th-19th day
of March, peoples in Baco
celebrate Banana Festival
for having an abundances
bananas. It features a
banana cook fest and a
“saba” (a typre of banana)
inspired street dancing
competition and beauty
pageant. This coincides
with the town fiesta in hoor
of St. Joseph.
Sulyog
festival
Sulyog Festival
was celebrated every
19th day of March in
Bongabong, Oriental
Mindoro. A religious
festival in honor of St.
Joseph. It is celebrated
by way of the Sulyog (suli
and niyog) Festival
through dances, flats,
and cultural shows.
 marinduque
“The Lenten Capital”
 Legendary stories narrate that the
original name of the island was “Malandik”,
describing the gently slopping terrain of the
island’s highest peak, Mt. Malandik. When
the Spaniards came they found it difficult to
pronounce the word , so they called the
island Marinduc. Through the constant
usage, Marinduc became Marinduque.
 The province is a “heart-shaped” island.
Marinduque is known as the smallest
province in the Southern Tagalog region,
Marinduque has the shape of a human heart
floating in the sea. Deposits of iron, copper,
and lead are found in mined in the province.
Marinduque
Capital Boac
Land Area 952.58 km2
Population 227,828 (2010)
Cities -
Municipalities 6
Barangays 218
Districts Lone District of marinduque
Language Tagalog, English
crops and native Delicacies
Historical Places, Scenic Spots and
Tourist Attraction
Battle of pulang
lupa maker
The marker stands at
the site of the bloodlust
battle fought in the island
between the Philippine
Revolutionary Forces and
the American . The Battle of
Pulang Lupa was the first
time major battle won by the
Filipinos over the Americans.
The area is surrounded by
dense vegetation making in
camping.
Boac
Cathedral
The cathedral is a
mere ten minutes walk from
the town proper. It was built
in 1756 in honor of the
Blessed Virgin of Biglang
Awa (Immediate Succor.) it
was here where Filipinos
and Spaniards took refuge
from pirate attacks. The
architecture is Filipino-
Hispanic Gothic with much
of the original structuire –
façade of the main body,
the belfry, and the altar –
faithfully preserved.
Bathala
caves
Bathala Caves is a
complex network of caves
that are said to be the
playground of the Gods.
Located in the rustic town
of Sta. Cruz in Marinduque,
the caves are believed to
be mystical. According to
locals, these caves are a
repository of psychic
power emanating from
various points of the
universe.
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. it is an ideal place
for picnicking or
camping, a perfect get
away for the everyone.
Tres reyes
islands
Serving as favorite
haunts, delightful picnic
grounds, and dive spots
in Marinduque are the
islets named Gaspar,
Melchor, and Baltazar,
collectively known as
Tres Reyes Islands.
Blessed biglang-awa
miraculous church
This is another
marker that serves as a
reminder of the battle on
July 31, 1900 between
the Philippines and the
Americans. Despite
interior weapons, the
Filipinos defeated the
Americans. Blessed of
Biglang-Awa Miraculous
Shrine. It houses the
patroness of the
province.
Malbog sulfur
spring
The Malbog Sulfur
Spring can be found at
the base of Mt. Malindig
volcano. Two swimming pools
with warm though slightly
sulfuric waters are considered
to be healing with medicinal
properties. Malbog Sulfuric
Springs, whose water is
believed to cure skin diseases
like acne, has a particularly
relaxing effect. The spring is
a good reason to visit the old
town of Buenavista.
FESTIVALS
Moriones
festival
Annually, during
the observance of Holy
Week, a biblical
character in the person
of the Roman centurion,
Longinus, comes alive as
the town of Boac,
Mogpog, and Gasan
celebrate the Moriones
Festival. It is a religious
festival which links the
story of Longinus with
Christ’s Passion and
Death.
bulating
festival
Covering the whole
body with mud and putting
on a headdress made of
leaves and twigs is an age-
old practice in Catanauan,
Quezon observed from
Sunday to Tuesday
preceding Ash Wednesday
that signals the start of the
Lenten Season. They call it
“Boling-Boling”, said to
have been adopted from
‘boling’, a Visayan word for
‘dirt’.
Bila-bila
festival
On the day of the
celebration, children from
various schools in the town
dress up in their best
butterfly costumes for a
parade that depicts the life
cycle of the butterfly. Brass
bands, street dancing by
costumed delegates, and
colorful, decorated floats
also accompany the
parade, with the image of
the Immaculate Conception
at the end of the
procession.
 Romblon
“Marble Capital of the
MAP OF ROMBLON
 The province of Romblon was formerly
called Lomlon (an act of a hen nesting to
warm her eggs). Then it was Domblon before
it finally became Romblon.
 The first Spaniards who came to visit the province
in 1582, named it "Lomlon".
In 1818, Romblon was made a sub-province of
Capiz.
A civil government was established in the islands
by the Americans in 1901.
Romblon was created as a province in 1901 but
due to insufficient income, it became a sub-province of
Capiz in 1907 until 1917, when it was re-established as a
province.
Romblon was abolished as a province in 1941. On
January 1, 1947 it regained its provincial status.
Romblon
Capital Romblon
Land Area 1,533.45 km2
Population 283,930 (2010)
Cities -
Municipalities 17
Barangays 219
Districts Legislative District of Romblon
Language Romblomanon, Onhan, Asi, Tagalog,
English
cROPS and native Delicacies
Historical Places, Scenic Spots and
Tourist Attraction
Battle of
sibuyan sea
marker
The battle of the
Sibuyan Sea (23-24
October 1944) was the
opening phase of the
battle of Leyte Gulf and
saw American
submarines and carrier
aircraft attack Admiral
Kurita's I Striking Force,
sinking the massive
battleship Musashi.
Fort san adres
Guarding the hills
of San Adres in Romblon
town proper, the coral
brick structure once
served as a lookout point
for misguiding pirates
during the Spanish era.
Today, Fort San Adres is
being used as a weather
station.
St. joseph
cathedral and
belfry
The Recollect
fathers built the oldest
Roman Catholic church
in the province out of
limestone and brick in
the 15th century. The
structure is embellished
with architectural detail.
Mainit falls
The province of
Romblon is made up of
twenty beautiful islands
which have been likened
to the Mediterranean
islands. The island of
Romblon is the
Philippines’ main source
of marble, thus earning
the moniker “Marble
Country”.
Mt. guiting
guiting
Mt. Guting-Guting
is located at Sibuyan
Island, Romblon. It is
Romblon’s highest peak.
It is an attraction to the
mountaineers and is the
province’s major source
of timber and metallic
products.. It is also
abundant with wildlife,
plant species, and
waterfalls.
Tinagong
dagat
Tinagong Dagat,
which translates to “Hidden
Sea”, is a salt lake (actually
there’s two!) carved into
the limestone rock of
Kabibihan Point – the
northern most tip of Tablas
Island. The lakes rest in
the impressive shadow of
Mount Payapao, the highest
point on Tablas, and they
make for a good picnic spot
or quiet retreat.
Bonbon beach
Stretching for
almost 50 meters. This
great expanse on the
eastern shores of Romblon
Island boast of fine white
sand and a gradually
sloping ocean floor. Right
across the beach is a small
islet accessible by foot at
low tide. The islet has a
secluded swimming area
on a short stretch of white
fine sand.
Guyangan
caves
Believes to be
burial sites of our
ancestors and have the
oldest depositories of
“ikat” or “Banton Burial
Cloth” in Southeast Asia.
Centuries old coffins
made of hollowed logs
were discovered in the
caves, Guyangan caves
was discovered in 1936
and not after the war. It is
located in the island of
Banton, Romblon.
FESTIVALS
Biniray
festival
Held every
January, the celebration
begins with a fluvial
parade at sea and end
with merrymaking in the
streets of the capital.
Kanidugan
festival
Kanidugan
Festival (Coconut Festival
which derived from a word
“Nidog” or Niyog in Filipino
or Coconut in English) it’s
an annual festival
celebrated in every month
of April, foundation day of
Odiongan and to honour
Saint Vincent Ferrer (the
patron saint of Odiongan,
Romblon.)
 palawan
“Philippines Last Frontier”
Brief History:
Palawan was said to be a land-bridge that connected Bornea and Mindoro.
Before the Spaniards came, The inhabitants of Palawan had already attained a fair
degree of civilization. They had their own alphabet, a form of government, and had
relations with China and other Asian countries.
There are several versions of the origin of the name. There is the Chinese
word "Pa-Lao-Yu" meaning "land of Beautiful Harbors"; the Indian word "Palaws",
meaning territory; a plant the natives called Palwar; and the Spanish word "Paragua"
because of the main island´s shape resembling a closed umbrella.
In 1818, it was known as the province of Calamianes with its capital in Taytay.
In 1859, it was divided into two sub-provinces, Castilla and Asturias. At the
turn of the century, Palawan was again divided into three districts: Calamian, Paragua
and Balabac.
In 1902, the Americans established the province of Paragua, with Cuyo as its
capital.
In 1905, the name was changed to Palawan and the capital moved to Puerto
Princesa.
Palawan
Capital Puerto Princesa
Land Area 14,679.7 km2
Population 771,667 (2010)
Cities Puerto Princesa
Municipalities 23
Barangays 433
Districts 1st and 2nd Districts of Palawan
Language Tagalog, Cuyonon, Hiligaynon, Tausug, Batak,
Tagbanua (Aborlan, Calamian, Central),
,Palawano, kagayen, Bikol, English
CROPS and native Delicacies
Historical Places, Scenic Spots and
Tourist Attraction
Cuyo Fort and
san Augustin
parish
Built by a group of
Augustinians who had
control of Palawan, the
structure is square with
four bastions, with a large
belfry and watchtowers. It’s
made of coral stone and
mortar and is more than a
meter thick. Cuyo Fort is
among the oldest and most
respected in the
Philippines, and would have
been daunting for any
invading pirate in that era.
Plaza cuartel
Former site of a
Japanese garrison, it is a
few yards from the
Immaculate Conception
Cathedral. 143 American
soldiers were burned
inside the tunnel during
World War II. It serves as
a Memorial Park in honor
of local heroes, and
American soldiers.
Tabon caves
Known as the
“Cradle of Philippine
Civilization.” Tabon caves
consists of chambers
where anthropologists
discovered the remains of
crude man and his tools.
Anthropological
significance came to the
fore with the discovery of
the remains of the 22,000
years old of Tabon Man in
one of its interiors, along
with the artifacts decades
ago.
El nido marine
reserve
Marine Reserve Park is
another good place to visit in
the beautiful province of
Palawan. Located in Bacuit
Bay, it will take approximately
1 hour travel time from the El
Nido City. El Nido Marine
Reserve Park covering an
area of 96,000 hectares of
land and 54, 00 hectares of
water. This popular nature
spots blessed with
extraordinary ecosystem such
as white sand beaches, rain
forest, mangroves, coral reefs
and limestone cliff.
Puerto princesa
subterrenean
national
The world’s longest
underground river system
accessible to man can be
found at the St. Paul
National Park in Puerto
Princesa, Palawan. A world
heritage site, this natural
wonder features an 8.2
kilometer navigable
underground river that
winds through a
spectacular cave before
emptying out in to the West
Philippine Sea.
 Tubbataha
reef
The Tubbataha Reefs is
the country's premier dive spot
and is listed in the UNESCO world
heritage site. The Marine park
covers 33,200 hectares and
contains what is believed to be
the world’s largest grouping of
marine life, per unit area.
Scientist claimed that more than
300 coral species, and at least
40 families and 379 species of
fish were recorded in the area.
Maquinit hot
spring
Here, mangrove trees
surround the area, as if
guardians of the stunning
beach. There are two available
pools of warm saltwater at the
site. The flooring and walls of
the pool are covered in pebbles.
The pool temperature
plays between 37° to 40°
Celsius. While it certainly takes
time to adjust the body to the
temperature, remember that it
gets more soothing and more
therapeutic later on. Just
don’t stay in the water too long.
Palawan wildlife
rescue and
conservation center
This wildlife
reserve is a complex of
concrete buildings and
outdoor pens that house
hundreds of crocs, from
newly hatched to scary
behemoths. Guided tours
leave every 30 minutes.
Towards the back, in a
densely forested area,
other animals and birds
eke out an existence in
neglected aviaries and
cages.
Ihawig firefly
watching
Enjoy the beauty
of the night sky and relax
as you cruise along the
Iwahig River. Witness a
wonderful light show of
fireflies playing on the
trees as they softly glow
amidst the quiet
darkness.
Ihawig prison
and penal form
IWAHIG PENAL
COLONY: This facility was
established during the
American occupation. It was
however, during the Spanish
regime that Puerto Princesa
was designated as a place
where offenders sentenced to
banishment were exiled. A
specific area of Puerto
Princesa was selected as
the site for a correctional
facility.
Pilandok
Located in the
South of Palawan., lies in
the Balabac Island, home
of the World’s Smallest
Hoofed Mammal – the
Philippine Mouse dear.
Or locally known as
PILANDOK. This
ruminant stands only
about 40 centimeters at
the shoulder level.
FESTIVALS
Baragatan
festival
It happen every 3rd
week of June in Puerto
Princesa, Palawan. A garnd
celebration of the founding
of the civil government of
Palawan, its highlight are
the LGU Trades and Food
Fair, and colorful parade
with participation from the
different municipalities and
private sectors, featuring
the ethnic groups and the
coronation of Ms. Palawan.
Pista y ang
Cagueban festival
Celebrated every 3rd
week of June in Magarwak,
Sta. Lourdes, Puerto
Princesa.it is a festive
reforestation dance by
practically all people from
different walks of life with
activities, such as the
performance of the
environmental artists of
Puerto Princesa City,
through songs and dances.
GROUP MEMBER

Cagoco, Jaycille B.
Daguil, Mark Argel B.
Mompil, Guilbert R.
Pangilinan, Bessie Joie B.
Pineda, Efren Jr. C.
Pojado, Christopher H.
Reyes, Agnes G.
Reyes, April Joyce e.