REGIONAL DIRECTOR MESSAGE
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Welcome to BLGF Region IV-B
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PROFILE OF THE REGION
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
CLIMATE
Occidental Mindoro’s climate is generally characterized by two pronounced seasons: (1) dry during the month of January to May and (2) wet during the rest of the year. The warmer months are experienced from March to May, while the lowest temperature is experienced in December.From June to October, rain prevailing in the eastern part are the rainy, low altitude and the coastal plains suffer excess heat and humidity, while the extensive mountain ranges receive cool climate. During the northwest monsoon, the moist air coming from the Nortwest side becomes dry after crossing the mountains. This accounts for the dry season during the months of northeast monsoon. From June to October, the province is affected by the southeast monsoon. The annual volume of rainfall in 2002 was 2,387.5 mm with the monthly average of 198.96 mm.
Oriental Mindoro has no distinct wet or dry seasons. Average temperature ranges from 26 to 32 degrees celsius. The province experiences maximum rainfall during the months of June to October. Relative humidity is registered at 81%.
The climate in Marinduque can be categorized as Type IV, a rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year with no close boundary between dry and wet seasons.
The climate in Romblon is characterized by seasons that are not very pronounced. November to April is relatively dry and the rest of the year is wet.
It is highly difficult, if not impossible, to forecast what the weather will be like at a certain time in a very precise place. And yet, all travellers would like to know in advance the climate conditions in order to organize their future trip. Average temperatures or rainfall can help you to get a good idea of the issue. The temperatures mentioned hereafter are expressed in degrees Celsius and represent the monthly averages observed over a great number of years. The rainfall graph can also be useful to determine the better period to set out on a trip.
The province of palawan has two types of climate: the first type which occurs in the northern and southern extremities and the entire western coast, has two distinct seasons – six months dry and six months wet. The other type, which prevails in the eastern coast, has a short dry season of one to three months and no pronounced rainy period during the rest of the year. THe southern part of the province is virtually free from tropical depressions, but northern Palawan experiences torrential rains during the months of July and August. Summer months serve as Peak season for Palawan viewing. Sea voyage is most favorable from March to early June when the seas are calm.
Tagalog is widely spoken in the region. In Marinduque, Tagalog is spoken with a unique blend of Bicolano and Visayan languages. Aside from Tagalog, there are also 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, Tawbuid, Hanunoo, Tadyawan, Buhid, and Ratagnon. The latter is a Visayan language with less than three speakers.
Romblon, being near the Visayas, has three main languagues that belong to Visayan language family namely, Romblomanon, Asi, and Onhan.
Palawan, on the other hand, has its own set of native languages such as Cuyonon, Tagbanwa and Palawano that are still spoken by significant numbers of people.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
MIMAROPA Regions opens its doors to everyone, from the regular travelers and tourists to the businessmen and investors. A visit to the different provinces of Region IV-B accords visitors a peaceful retreat from the complexities of city life.Some main entry points are the Puerto Princesa City airport and seaport, but visitors may also fly directly to selected northern destinations. Small commercial aircrafts from Manila and Puerto Princesa can ferry tourist, traders and businessmen to northern tourism destinations using the Busuanga and El Nido airstrips.
The province of Romblon, which is in Region IV-B is best known as the marble capital of the Philippines. It has been said that the quality of its marble equal to that of Italy. However, Romblon is more than just about marble. Situated at the heart of the archipelago, Romblon is a cluster of twenty islands hemmed in by the Sibuyan Sea on the north, east and south, and the Tablas Strait on the west. Comprised of 17 municipalities and 213 barangays, endowed with rich natural wonders. Romblon links the supply areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Tugdan Airport located Tablas Island is only 45 minutes away by light aircraft from Metro Manila’s financial districts. Also, direct ship routes from Manila as well as the southern Luzon ports of Batangas and Lucena intensify its linkages with the industrial CALABARZON region, making the province an ideal location for supply distribution and light manufacturing ventures. The capital town of Romblon and the port town of Odiongan are the provinces trade and commercial centers.
Oriental Mindoro is primarily an agricultural province. Although it is rich in natural resources and endowed with many natural attractions, it is one of the provinces with a very high poverty incidence.Tourism-related projects are the best business to go into especially in the unexplored areas of the province and along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway. Small to medium manufacturing plants such as food processing, meta lworks, and furniture making are possible winners. Bamboo, jatropha, cacao, coffee, and malunggay plantations are recommended in addition to commercial livestock and poultry-raising. A modern cold storage terminal should be put up.
Agriculture is basically the major industry in Occidental Mindoro and holds the record of being the Southern Tagalog Region’s leading rice producer. Other major agricultural products that are likewise exported from the province include coconut, corn, tobacco, garlic, mango, banana and peanut. The residents are also engaged in cattle and poultry raising, logging and fishing. The famous “Mindoro Bangus” is produced in many fresh-water ponds, while its offshore water teem with tuna, grouper and octopus. There are also light industries like processing fruits, fish, prawns and nuts, feed milling, gemstone and marble finishing, handicrafts, toys and gifts, which make use of the provinces profuse and accessible resources.
Mimaropa Region is rich in natural resources. Mindoro province is known as the “Rice Granary” and “Fruit Basket” of Southern Tagalog. It still is the Banana King and Calamansi King of the region. Its total agricultural area is 169, 603.34 hectares. Based on agricultural statistics, 85, 244 hectares are devoted to palay production while 21, 671 hectares to coconut plantation. The province, for the past years, registered an average of 1 to 2 million cavans as surplus in rice production. Occidental Mindoro is gifted by nature with a highly fertile soil which is a source of various crops like palay, coconut, fruits, root crops and vegetables. It is acclaimed as the Rice Granary of Southern Tagalog.It is also noted for its rich fishing grounds.Palawan is rich in seafood like crabs, squid, blue marlin, and calamares.
Baragatan Festival
A week long celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the Civil Government of Palawan. Dubbed as BARAGATAN, from a Cuyuno word “beggar” which means a convergence of people coming together from various municipalities bringing their songs, dances and music and present all these aspect of life through cultural presentation, trade shows, exhibitions, float parade and street dancing.
Moriones Festival
In the 90s up to the present, the island gained popularity among tourists for its annual Moriones Festival.However, in recent years, the six towns of Marinduque have also adopted new forms of celebrations and revelries to cater to the influx of local and foreign visitors. Two of these festivals are the Kangga Festival in Mogpog and Bila-Bila Festival in Boac.
Biniray Festival
One of the Philippines’ colorful festivals is the Biniray Festival which is annually held in the town of Romblon, Romblon. The town’s fiesta is observed in conjunction with the festival’s celebration which consists of several days. The festival is held in honor of Señor Santo Niño.
MIMAROPA is one of the regions 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.MIMAROPA is one of the archipelago�s most famous and profitable regions because of its abundance of environmental beauty and natural produce. The youngest among the 17 administrative regions in the Philippines, it was made separate for fair distribution of wealth among the provinces.
Provinces/City Land Areas Populations Income Classifications Oriental Mindoro 423,838 407,914 1st Occidental Mindoro 586,571 421,952 2nd Romblon 153,345 279,774 3rd Palawan 1,703,075 682,152 1st Marinduque 95,258 229,636 4th
