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.

• is located at the heart of the archipelago and is

dubbed as the "Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon".

• MIMAROPA is envisioned as the food basket for the

country and a haven for tourism, industry, and
technology.
• Region 4-B (MIMAROPA) is awarded as one of the top 5
rice producing regions in the country for 2012. The
award was given by the Department of Agriculture in
recognition to the region's outstanding performance in
line with the rice production that contributes to the
attainment of food sufficiency program of the Aquino
government.
• Economy In 2007, MIMAROPA's economy surged by
9.4%, making it the fastest growing region in the
country in that year. History Executive Order No. 103,
dated May 17, 2002, divided Region IV (Southern
Tagalog) into Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region
IV-B (MIMAROPA).

• The name is an acronym combining the names of its

provinces, which are: Occidental Mindoro Oriental
Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Palawan
LOCATION
• LOCATION
• North-Batangas
• South- Mindoro Strait
• West –West Philippine Sea
It•East-Oriental
is a province ofMindoro Occidental
the Philippines Mindoro
located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon.
"Home of the Indigenous Mangyans“. Its capital is Mamburao and occupies
the western half of the island of Mindoro. Occidental Mindoro

CLIMATE
CLIMATE
WET PERIOD: August and September
DRY PERIOD: March and April
THERE ARE TWO CITIES IN THE ENTIRE REGION:
• Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro
• Calapan City is the regional center Languages Tagalog
is widely spoken in the region. In the interior of Mindoro,
various languages are spoken by Mangyans. They are
Iraya, Alangan, Tawbuid, Hanunoo, Tadyawan, Buhid,
and Ratagnon. The later is a Visayan language with less
than three speakers. In Romblon, there are three main
languages: Romblomanon, Asi, and Onhan. These
languages belong to the Visayan language family.
 The Iraya Mangyans live in the
The Alangan Mangyans live in the
municipalities of Puerto Galera, San
municipalities of Naujan, Baco, San Teodoro,
Teodoro and Baco in Oriental Mindoro but
and Victoria in Oriental Mindoro, and in the
most are in Occidental Mindoro,
municipality of Sablayan in Occidental
particularly in the municipalities of Abra de
Mindoro.
Ilog, Paluan, Mamburao and Santa Cruz.
 The Tau-buid Mangyans live in the municipalities of
Socorro, Pinamalayan and Gloria, but mostly in
Occidental Mindoro. The Tau-buids are known as pipe
smokers and even children begin smoking at a young
age.
Standard dress for men and women is the loin cloth.
In some areas close to the lowlands, women wrap a
knee-length cloth around their bark bra-string and men
wear cloth instead of bark. Bark cloth is worn by both
men and women in the interior and is also used for head
bands, women's breast covers, and blankets. Cloth is
made by extracting, pounding and drying the inner bark
Tau-buid Mangyans
of several trees [Pennoyer, 1979].
THERE ARE TWO CITIES IN THE ENTIRE REGION:
• Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesa City in Palawan Province
REGIONAL PROFILE:
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 103 – CREATION OF MIMAROPA

COMPOSITION:
• Mimaropa is composed of 5 island provinces, 2 cities
and 71 municipalities

LANGUANGE
• TAGALOG is widely spoken in the region.
LOCATION AND AREA:
• Mimaropa region relies along the southern portion of luzon. It is
archipelagic, bounded in the north by calabarzon and the verde island;
in the southeast by bicol region and the pacific ocean; in the south lies
panay islands.
• Mimaropa has a total land area of 2, 745,720 hectares, with an arable
land area 550,302 has integrate areas.
• Palawan is the biggest with marinduque as the smallest province.
ORIENTAL MINDORO
• Is a province in the Philippines located in the island of Mindoro under
MIMAROPA region in Luzon, about 140 km southwest of Manila.
• Oriental Mindoro is touted as the country’s emerging eco-tourism
destination.
Most of the endemic species in the Philippines are found in the
Verde Island Passage between Mindoro Island and the main
island of Luzon.
The passage houses 2,983 individual species of algae, corals,
crustaceans, mollusks, fishes, marine reptiles, and marine
mammals, based on the study conducted by scientists Carpenter
and Springer 2009
UNESCO, declared Puerto Galera a biosphere reserve
under its Man and the Biosphere Programme in the 1990’s.
The Verde Island Passage is at the apex of the so called
Coral Triangle- The Philippines, Inonesia, and Malaysia –
which has the distinction of being the “global center of
marine diversity”
HISTORY
• WORLD WAR II wrought heavy damages, death and pain to
the people of Mindoro. However, social conditions continued
to exist without any definite changes.
• After the war, reconstruction and rehabilitation of
infrastructure and economy took place which ended with the
division of the island into two provinces of Oriental
Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro on June 13, 1950, by virtue
of the Republic Act No. 505.
DEMOGRAPHICS
• Most populous province in the region
• Province is largely rural, with 70% of the population engage in
agriculture and fishing and with only 30% living in the rural centers
• Tagalog is widely spoken language in the province.
• Other language spoken are Ilokano and Cebuano.
• Dialects of the Mangyan language are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid,
Hanuno and Tadyawan.
• Most population are of Roman Catholic conviction.
• Indigenous people of Oriental Mindoro are the Mangyan’s
(Manguianes in Spanish) consist of 7 distinct tribes.
GEOGRAPHY
• The province has a land total area of 4,238.4 km; with the west
portion of the province being mountainous and rugged, hills and
flood plains are widely distributed in the eastern portion.
• Mount Halcon, standing 2582 meters above sea level is the 18th
highest mountain the country and is the province’s island’s highest
peak.
• Lake Naujan, the fifth largest lake in the country with an area
approximately 8,125 8,125ha of open water, is located at the
northeastern part of the island and the province.
• Oriental Mindoro’s rich and arable land is suitable for
agriculture.
• It is producing large quantities of rice,corn, coconut,
vegetables, and fruits like calamansi, banana, rambutan,
marang or uloy, lanzones and durian.
• For that, Oriental Mindoro is also known sa Rice Granary and
Fruit Basket of Southern Tagalog.
• It is still the Banana King and Calamansi King of the region.
• Its agricultural area is 169, 603.34 hectares. Based on
agricultural statitics 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.

ECONOMY
• Oriental Mindoro relies on tourism, and harvest of fruits for
an income.
CLIMATE
• Oriental Mindoro has no distinct dry and wet seasons.
• Average temperature ranges from 26 to 32 degree celcius
(79 to 90 degree fahrenheit).
• Maximum rainfall – June to October
• Relative humidity is registered at 81%
Occidental mindoro
• Is a province of the philippines located in the MIMAROPA
region in Luzon.
• Known as the "Home of the Indigenous Mangyans"
• Its capital is Mamburao.
HISTORY
• The political history of Oriental Mindoro necessarily begins with
the commercial history of Mindoro Island.
• Mindoro Island was originally known to the ancient as Ma-i.
• It was formally called Mait, and known to the Chinese traders
before the coming of the Spanish.
• In 1570, the Spanish began to explore the island and named it
Mina De Oro (mine of gold) after finding some of the precious
metal, though no major gold discoveries were ever made.
• The natives of Mindoro were called Manguianes by the
Spaniards.
ECONOMY
 Occidental Mindoro is an agricultural area devoted to the production of food.
 It 's economic base is rice production (Oryza sativa culture), a Philippine staple crop.
 Wet land or lowland rice is a rainy season crop, produced from July (planting season)
to October (harvest season).
 Tobacco, onions, garlic and vegetables are rather grown during the dry season
(November to May).
 Forest resources include timber and minerals, among them gold, copper, silver,
chrome, and non-metallic minerals such as lime for making cement, and
greenstones for ornaments.
DEMOGRAPHICS
• The country’s 21st least populated province.
• Major languages spoken are Tagalog and the Mangyan
language.
• Ilokano, Visaya, Kapampangan, and Bikolano, are spoken by
people who migrated from the provinces where they are
spoken.
• Occidental Mindoro is currently melting pot, populated mostly
by recent immigrants.
GEOGRAPHY
 General land surface features that characterize Occidental Mindoro are mountains,
rivers, hills, valleys, wide plains and some small fresh water lakes.
 Mountain ranges converge on the two central peaks, namely Mount Halcon in the
north, and Mount Baco in the south.
 There is also a mountain known as bundok ng susong dalaga, the "Maiden's breast
mountain", that looks like a reclined woman.
 The northern part of the province has relatively fewer plains, while the southern parts
have wider flatlands.
 The province is also home to one of the more popular coral reefs in the Philippines,
Apo Reef.
CLIMATE
 Occidental Mindoro has two distinct weather types: rainy season and dry
season.
 Rains begin to fall in the province in late May, intensifying through June,
July, August, September and October, then gradually subsides in
November.
 The months of August and September are the wettest period, with storms
directly passing through the area.
 On the other hand, dry season starts in November, with rainfall subsiding
in intensity, and altogether ceasing in January, February, March and April.
 March and April are the driest period, with cloudless skies and parched
earth characterizing the general area.
MARINDUQUE
 It lies between Tayabas Bay to the North and Sibuyan sea
to the south. It is located south and west of Quezon, East of
Mindoro, and North of Romblon.
 Its capital is boac.
 The province is the genuine home of the century old
Moriones Festival.
HISTORY
• Legend has it that the island of Marinduque was formed as a
consequence of a tragic love affair between two people: Mariin
and Gatduke.
• During the Philippine-American War , Marinduque was the first
island to have American concentration camps.
• Marinduque was the site of the Battle of Pulang Lupa, where 250
Filipino soldiers under Colonel Maximo Abad, defeated a smaller
force of 54 American Infantrymen.
• On February 21, 1920, Act 2280 was passed by the Philippine
Congress, reestablishing Marinduque as a separate province.
ECONOMY
 Marinduque is an agricultural province, primarily growing rice
and coconuts.
 Handicrafts from Marinduque are also exported to different
parts of the world.
 Fishing is another important part of the economy.
 significant role in Marinduque's economy is also played by
tourism, especially during the lenten season.
 Recently, some residents are now engaged in butterfly
farming.
DEMOGRAPHY
• Population (2010) Total 227,828
• Marinduqueños are said to be very hospitable in nature
and are very welcoming.
• Marinduqueños are of Tagalog origin and speak Tagalog.
• Marinduque Province is resided with various religious
groups, with Catholics belonging to the Latin Rite
predominantly making up the greatest number.
GEOGRAPHY
 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 with a total land area of 95,258
hectares (235,390 acres).
 highest peak in Marinduque is Mount Malindig (formerly called Mt.
Marlanga)
 Various cave system occupies the province which include the grand
Bathala cave, newly discovered San Isidro cave with its complex
subterranean river. Talao cave with its 12 series of caves overlooking
the western part of the island.
CLIMATE
• Marinduque is categorized on Type III climate having rainfall
more or less evenly distributed throughout the year and no
clear boundary between dry and wet seasons.
ROMBLON
 It lies south of Marinduque and Quezon,
east of Mindoro, north of Aklan and
Capiz, and west of Masbate.
 Its capital is also named Romblon.
BRIEF HISTORY
 Romblon's early inhabitants were the Negritos from
Panay and Mangyan tribes from Mindoro.
 Spanish colonization: Dispatched by Governor Miguel
López de Legazpi, Spanish conquistador Martin de
Goiti explored the western and northern Visayan
Islands including Romblon Islands and Mindoro in late
1569.
 American period: Civil government was established
under American colonial rule on March 16, 1901.
ECONOMY
 Romblon has a mainly agricultural economy with copra farming,
fishing, and rice farming as the chief agricultural activities.
 The fertile soil nurtures various agricultural crops like coconut, rice,
corn, bananas, raffia palm, root crops, fruit trees, and many others.
 The capital town of Romblon and the port town of Odiongan are the
province's trade and commercial centers.
 Mining is also a lucrative industry in the province due to its vast mineral
resources.
 Recently, tourism has also become a viable source of income for the
province with its pristine beaches and crystal clear waters.
DEMOGRAPHICS
• According the may 2010 philippine census, it has a total population of
283,930 people.
• Majority of the inhabitants of the province are visayan
• There are three distinct native languages spoken by romblon's
inhabitants; they are romblomanon or ini, bantoanon or asi, and
inunhan or onhan, which are classified as visayan.
• Tagalog is widely understood, and English language stands as the
medium of communication in business and trade.
• The people of the province are mostly Christians: 75% of the population
are Roman Catholic, 25% belong to other Christian denominations such
as the Philippine Independent Church.
GEOGRAPHY
• The province is composed of three major islands: Romblon,
where the capital city of Romblon is located, Tablas, the
largest island in the province, and Sibuyan, the easternmost
island.
• There are also four smaller island municipalities: Banton
Island, Simara Island, Maestro de Campo Island, and Carabao
Island.
• Romblon's islands have a mountainous and rugged
topography, and are of volcanic origin.
• The highest elevation in the province is Mount Guiting-
Guiting in Sibuyan, which stands at 2,058 m.
• The province is endowed with lush vegetation and mineral
resources. The fertile soil nurtures various agricultural
activities.
• Being an archipelago, its coasts are dotted with numerous
fine, white sand beaches such as in Carabao Island and
Cresta del Gallo.
CLIMATE
• Romblon does not have a truly pronounced wet or dry season
though the heaviest rainfall occurs from September to January.
• The driest months are March and April which are the best months
to visit the province.
• 27° Celsius is the annual mean temperature, with February being
the coldest month with temperatures dropping to 20°C, and May
being the warmest month wherein temperatures could reach
35°C.
PALAWAN
• Its capital is Puerto Princesa City
• the largest province in the country in
terms of total area of jurisdiction.
• The province is named after its largest
island, Palawan Island.
HISTORY
• Ancient times: During the period of the Three Kingdoms,
"little, dark people“ known as Aetas and Negritos from
whom Palawan's Batak tribe descended.
• Palawano and Tagbanwa, are also descendants of the early
settlers.
ECONOMY
• Palawan's economy is basically agricultural.
• The three major crops are palay, corn and coconut.
• Mineral resources include nickel, copper, manganese, and
chromite.
• Logging is also a major industry.
• Palawan has one of the richest fishing grounds in the
country.
• Having natural gas reserves of approximately 30,000 trillion
cubic feet
• the province is the only oil-producing province in the
country.
• In addition, tourism is also a thriving sector.
• Pearl diving used to be a significant economic activity for
Palawan until the advent of plastics.
• The world's largest pearl, the 240 millimetres (9.4 in)
diameter Pearl of Lao Tzu, was found off Palawan in 1934.
DEMOGRAPHICS
• The population of the province excluding the independent
puerto princesa city is 771,667 persons, or 994,340 including
puerto princesa.
• A melting pot of 87 different cultural groups and races who
live together in peace and harmony.
• 52 languages and dialects in the province, with tagalog
being spoken by more than 50 percent of the people.
• The predominant religion in palawan is roman catholicism.
GEOGRAPHY
• Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island,
plus a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main
island.
• The disputed Spratly Islands, are considered part of Palawan
by the Philippines, and is locally called the "Kalayaan Group of
Islands".
• Palawan's almost 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) of irregular
coastline are dotted with roughly 1,780 islands and islets, rocky
coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches.
• highest peak rising to 6,843 feet (2,086 m) at Mount
Mantalingahan.
CLIMATE
• The province has two types of climate.
• The first, 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, 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.
• Summer months serve as peak season for Palawan.
Write true if the statement is correct and false if wrong.
1. MIMAROPA is also known as the Southern Tagalog Region.
2.MIMAROPA is located at the heart of the archipelago and is
dubbed as the "Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon".
3. MIMAROPA is envisioned as the food basket for the country
and a haven for tourism, industry, and technology.
4.During the period of the Three Kingdoms, "little, dark people“
known as Buhid and Ratagnon from whom Palawan's Batak
tribe descended.
5. Mimaropa is composed of 6 island provinces, 3 cities and 75
municipalities .
Identification Test
1. What does the "MI" in MIMAROPA stands for?
2. What does the "RO" in MIMAROPA stands for?
3-4 Give 2 Tourist spots of the Region - IVB.
5-6 Give the 2 cities in the entire region
7-10 What are the 4 provinces under the MIMAROPA
region?
1. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS IN
"THE LEND OF MARINDUQUE"?
a) Maria
b) Mari
c) Maring
2. What Province is known as the "Heart of the Philippines"?
a) Marinduque
b) Romblon
c) Mindoro
3. There are different classification of Mangyans EXCEPT
a)Tadyawan
b)Buhid
c)Onhan
4. Which of them relies on tourism, and harvest of fruits for an
income.
a) Palawan
b) Romblon
c) Oriental Mindoro
5. The Verde Island Passage is at the apex of the so called Coral
Triangle. There are 3 countries under Coral Triangle EXCEPT
a)Malaysia
b)China
c) Philippines
6. Where did the Moriones Festival celebrated?
d) Marinduque
e) Palawan
f) Oriental Mindoro