- Puerto Galera: It's More Fun in the Philippines (source)
Oriental Mindoro is shaped as an inverted-J south of the Luzon island. It is graced with some of the Philippines’ most beautiful naturescapes. There are many beaches to pick from, from the colors powdery white to fawn beige. Aside from that, experience oneness with nature with their beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, rain forests, wild animals, rare flora and fauna, and pocket communities of the existing ethnic groups. Throughout the years, Oriental Mindoro has maintained its rustic, agrarian location.
The Province of Oriental Mindoro is predicted to be Philippines' emerging eco-tourism destination. In 2005, the Philippines was found to be the center of marine fish biodiversity and the home of the most diverse marine ecosystem all over the world. Most of the endemic species in the Philippines are found in the Verde Island. The passage houses 2,983 individual species of algae, corals, crustaceans, mollusks, fishes, marine reptiles, and marine mammals (based on a study conducted by scientists Carpenter and Springer in 2005).
- White Beach Resort, Puerto Galera (source)
Oriental Mindoro is famous for Puerto Galera, which is graced with topnotch quality of natural harbors. Known as the "Pearl of Mindoro", it's no doubt for its popularity all over the globe for its splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike. Active water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming is also very abundant in these parts.
Aside from these lovely activities stated above, there are countless numbers of special interest tours a tourist can engage on: from mountain climbing to trekking, hiking, camping, butterfly watching, game fishing, and adventure trips to the wilderness. Visit the locals or the Mangyans, and you shall find it absolutely pleasing to engage in exploring natural caves, captivating waterfalls and island hoppings.
FAST FACTS ABOUT ORIENTAL MINDORO
- CAPITAL: Calapan City
- Flag of Oriental Mindoro (source)
- 30th largest province in the Philippines
- The Halcon mountain range (4th highest peak in the Philippines) runs from north to south and serves as the province's natural boundary with Occidental Mindoro.
- FOUNDED ON: June 13, 1950 (from Republic Act No. 505, An Act to Create the Provinces of Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro)
- Seal of Oriental Mindoro (source)
- TOPOGRAPHY: Varied and dominated by rugged mountain ranges on the west and fertile valleys towards the eastern coast
- LAND AREA: 436,470 hectares
- POPULATION: 785,602 (2010 census)
- LANGUAGE: Tagalog (predominant dialect), Ilocano and Cebuano, Strains of the Mangyan dialect (Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid, Hunuo, and Tadyawan) The working population can read and speak Filipino and English
- CLIMATE: Has no distinct wet or dry seasons but is open to southwest monsoons and typhoons; experiences maximum rainfall during the month of June to October. Relative humidity is registered at 81%
LOCATION
Oriental Mindoro lies on the eastern part of the island of Mindoro. It is located 15 km off the southwest coast of Luzon. It's bounded on the north by Verde Island and the Verde Passage, on the east by Maestro de Campo Island and Tablas Strait, on the south by Semirara Island near Pandarodan bay, and on the west by the province of Occidental Mindoro.
Oriental Mindoro's coordinates are: 13°00′N 121°05′E
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
- Map of Oriental Mindoro (source)
1 COMPONENT CITY: Calapan City
14 MUNICIPALITIES
- Baco
- Bansud
- Bongabong
- Bulalacao
- Gloria
- Mansalay
- Naujan
- Pola
- Pinamalayan
- Puerto Galera
- Roxas
- San Teodoro
- Soccoro
- Victoria
HOW TO GET THERE
- BY AIR
Private/commercial aircraft and government including military craft landed in Calapan airport. Pinamalayan airport which opened just a few years ago is now non-operational. Private airport is being operated in the municipality Naujan Sea.
- BY SEA
- Ro-Ro Vessel at Calapan Pier, Oriental Mindoro (source)
Calapan port in Calapan City and Dangay port in Roxas are the two national ports of entry in the province servicing 20 cargo Vessels and 20 fastcrafts by 7 shipping companies)
DAILY DEPARTURE ARRIVAL OF VESSELS IN CALAPAN CITY-VICE VERSA
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DANGAY PORT VIA CATICLAN AND ROMBLON
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- BY LAND
Land transport within the province is facilitated by public utility vehicles (jeepneys, buses, minibuses) and L-300 vans. A number of vans offer door-to-door direct transport and cargo services from some of the municipalities to Metro Manila. PUVs and tricycles serve passengers within short distance trips or just within the town proper.
Travel to-and-from the southern Philippine islands was made easier with the opening of Strong Republic Nautical Highway in 2003 - one remarkable project proudly conceptualized and proposed by the Mindorenos. This even offered convenience and shorter access primarily to the world-famous Boracay, where guests may take the "Isang Sakay na Lang" via Manila-Calapan-Roxas route. And with the SRNH in full operation, Oriental Mindoro is regarded as the "ultimate bridge" that connects mainland Luzon with the Visayas-Mindanao group.
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SOURCES
- http://www.darfu4b.da.gov.ph/mindoro.html
- http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/InteractiveSitesPage.aspx?siteID=22
- http://www.islandsproperties.com/places/orientalmindoro.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Mindoro
- http://web0.psa.gov.ph/content/population-oriental-mindoro-increased-100-thousand-results-2010-census-population-and
- http://www.my-own-travels.com/philippines/oriental-mindoro-thehe-philippines-emerging-ecotourism-destination/
- Carpenter, Kent; Springer, Victor, "The center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity: the Philippine Islands", Environmental Biology of Fishes, Volume 72, Number 4, April 2005, pp. 467-480
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