The "Bakit?"* List: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Marinduque

*"Bakit?" is "Why?" in English.

5.) Because they have a cave (complete with stalactites, stalagmites, and the likes) with a low entrance fee

Ka-amon Cave (source)

||  One of the newest attractions in Marinduque. Ka-amon has seven chambers: one has rock formations and one was believed as the banquet place in the early times. Rates are cheap and basics are included: includes tour guide, helmets, and headlamps.

4.) Because they have volcano that's still active but you can visit

Mt. Malindig (source)

|| Okay. It's dormant. It is a favorite destination among mountaineers these days. All you need to do is secure a climbing permit and you can even request for a tour guide. The trek usually takes about two hours or less, depending on the weather and the pace of the climbers. Once you reach the top, you can see the nearby provinces and the islands: Tres Reyes Islands, Elephant Island, Mindoro, Verde Island, Southern Luzon all the way to Bicol, Romblon, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon and Burias Island.

3.) Because they have a hot spring and a white sand beach too

 

Malbog Sulfuric Hot Spring (source)

Poctoy White Beach (source)

|| After that hike, take a dip in the hot springs that will relax your body. It is famous for its therapeutic qualities because it is said that taking a dip there could cure skin diseases like acne and fungi because of the sulfuric water coming from Mt. Malindig.

|| Poctoy White Beach is the pride of the municipality. Another comparable beach to Boracay, you do not have to leave Marinduque to see and experience such fine white sand and pristine surroundings.

2.) Because they will treat you like a king or queen with the traditional Filipino hospitality justified more by the locals of Marinduque

Putong (source)

|| What to do? Just go there and feel the welcome. The people of Marinduque are indigenous for this kind of ceremony. The word "putong" itself meaning to crown is a "song of thanksgiving, hope, and prayer, for a long and blessed life." All of this for the protection of the visitors or tourists. At the end of the ceremony, all will shout "MABUHAY!" and there will be shared meals and drink.

1.) Because of their devotion

Moriones Festival (source)

|| Mention the word Holy Week in the Philippines and I am sure that one of the answers would be: Moriones Festival. The province of Marinduque is known for this "festival" because of the re-enactment of what happened to Jesus Christ on the way to the cross and when He is crucified. The strong devotion of the Catholics to their faith are exhibited here as they take on roles of Jesus Christ and the moriones (men and women dressed as a caricature of the image of the Roman soldiers) as they inflict pain on themselves as an act of penance and repentance for their sins.

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Source:
http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/marinduque/top-things-to-do/?page_id=5720
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/301298/newstv/biyahenidrew/marinduque-in-48-hours-a-biyahe-ni-drew-itinerary
http://themixedculture.com/2013/10/14/tubong-putong/
http://www.thecollectiveint.com/2013/03/moriones-festival-marinduque-philippines.html
http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/islands-and-beaches/761/Poctoy/
http://www.officiallyphilippines.com/marinduque:-a-sweet-homecoming-422
http://yesmarinduque.com/main/torrijos/
http://themixedculture.com/2013/10/14/tubong-putong/