OCCIDENTALMINDORO

“Marine Wonderland of Luzon”

LOCATION

NORTH:BatangasSOUTH: Mindoro StraitWEST: South China SeaEAST:Oriental Mindoro

consist of 11 municipalities

Mamburao-is the provincial capital

LAND AREA

588,350 hectares general land surface features:• mountains • rivers• hills• wide plains• small fresh water lakes

MAJOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM

-Mamburao River -Lumintao River

-Pagbahan River -Busuanga River

-Mompong River -Caguray River

-Biga River

CLIMATE

November to April

May to October

March and April

August and September

HISTORY

the political history of Occidental Mindoro necessa-rily begins with the commercial history of Mindoro Island

Mindoro Island was originally known to the ancients as Ma-I

it was formally called Mait, and known to the Chinese traders before the coming of the Spanish.

The island was a major anchorage in the Southeast Asia trade route during the pre-Philippines period

Chinese, Arabs, and Indians traded with the natives

In 1570, the Spanish began to explore the island and named it Mina de Oro (Mine of Gold) after finding some precious metal and later compressed it to Mindoro.

The natives of Mindoro were called Manguianeseand now anthropologically known as Mangyans.

POPULATION

452,971 as of 2010 census

THE MANGYAN TRIBE

PEOPLE

-have curly hair and dark skin but not as dark compared to Negrito

-they are skilled in nito-weaving and handicraft

-women wore a blouse and a skirt while men wore g-string made of cloth

IRAYA

ALANGAN

-one who lives along the river

-they practice swiddenfarming

-they chew betel nut

-women wear a skirt called “ lingeb” wore together with a g- string called “abayen”

-the upper covering is called “ulango”

-men wear g-string

TADYAWAN

-they depend on “kaingin” farm for their subsistence

-women wore red cloth for their upper called “paypay” worn around their breast and white cloth called “talapi” for their lower

-men wore g- string called “abay”

BUHID

-Buhid means “mountain dweller”

-they are known as pot makers

-women wear black and white brassier called “linagmon” and a black and white skirt called “abal”

-men wear g-strings

-possess a pre-Spanish writing system called Surat Mangyan

HANUNUO

-they practice swiddenfarming

-male wears a loin cloth (ba-ag) and a shirt (balukas)

-female wears an indigo-dyed short skirt (ramit) and a blouse (lambong)

-(hagkos) version of their built bag

TAU-BUID

-are known to smoke in pipes all day

-men and women wear loin cloth which is made from inner bark of several trees

RATAGNON

-means a mixture of Visayan and Tagalog people

-women wear a wrap around cotton cloth from waistline to the knees

LANGUAGE

-Tagalog and Mangyan

•Ilokan0•Hiligaynon•Kinaray-a

Bidu’ mada dayu’ ag gura’an?How far is it to town?

Umaning ako kuyay kawu?How much older am I than you?

Kura namagtabuy ag lapis sa na’ayA pencil was given was given to me by all of them together.

Na’ay tay atabuy ag begas sa kunin.I can give the rice to him.

MANGYAN SURAT

-a pre-Spanish syllabic writing system used by the Buhid and HanunuoMangyan

BELIEFS AND PRACTICES

-the common religion is fall under Christianity

-the Mangyan’s practice animism.

-indigenous people were peace loving people

ECONOMY

LAND RESOURCES

RICE CORN

MAJOR RESOURCES

ONIONS SALT

GARLIC FISHES

OTHER PRODUCTS

MANGOES CASHEW NUTS

COOKING BANANAS PEANUTS

FOREST RESOURCES

MINERALS

GOLD SILVER

COPPER LIME

TRANSPORTATION

SAN JOSE AIRPORT

PORT OF SAN JOSE

PORT OF LUBANG

SCENERIES

APO REEF MARINE

PARK

-a 34 km. reef in Sablayanlocated in Apo Island

-is acclaimed as the best in Asia and as the Diving Mecca of the Philippines

MT. IGLIT

-located in San Jose

-is a game sanctuary for the tamaraw

PRESING PARK

-a five hectare park overlooking the sea

-stands the historic watchtower (Parola) that was used by the early natives to prey on Muslim Vintas

-is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

MT. CALAVITE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

-Paluan, Occidental Mindoro

-its areas is 68 kilometers

-it protects some of the endangered species.

AMBULONG ISLAND

-a 3000 hectare island with fine beaches, cliffs, and underwater cave.

ILIN ISLAND

- has a village of shell divers, being abundant in shells and coral reefs

HULAGAAN FALLS

-A series of falls leading to a story shores

-located in southeast of Lubang Island

CABACUNGAN FALLS

-will enthrall you with its curtain-like shower gushing from the sides of rock formation into a stairways mini-fall and towards the still lake

LIBUAO LAKE

-a 24-hectare inland lake

-is known for its cool, clear water and for the abundant white lotus (water lily) on its surface

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SIBURAN RAIN FOREST

-is the largest tract of lowland forest known on Mindoro.

-This forest is contiguous with the patchy forests on the limestone ridge running north from Malpalon

WHITE ISLAND

-has along powdery beach where buried turtle eggs are occasionally found

-an ideal island for swimming, scuba diving and fishing

CABRA ISLAND

-is another fishing ground of local and foreign visitors

-it is used to be popular to be a pilgrimage site because of reported apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary

SABLAYAN MUSEUM

FESTIVALS

DUGOYFESTIVAL

-an annual festival in Sablayan

-celebrated during town fiesta through street parades and street dancing

-it features the Mangyan culture

SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL

-incorporates the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic group.

-held every 4th

week of April in San Jose, Mindoro Occidental

TUNA FESTIVAL

-showcased the

abundance of tuna fish in waters around Mindoro island.

ORIENTALMINDORO

Rice Granaryand

Fruit Basket of

Southern Tagalog

LOCATION

NORTH: Batangas

EAST: Marinduque and Romblon

SOUTH: Antique

WEST: Occidental Mindoro

LAND AREA

-4,238 km2

CAPITAL

-Calapan City

MUNICIPALITIES

--14

HISTORY

-In the early 17th century, the island of Mindoro was separated from Bonbon now( Batangas) and organized into corregermiento.

-Puerto Galera 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

LANGUAGE

MAJOR LANGUAGE

TagalogMangyan

OTHER LANGUAGE

IlocanoCebuano

THE MANGYANS

PEOPLE

IRAYA-have curly hair and dark

skin but not as dark compared to Negrito

-they are skilled in nito-weaving and handicraft

-women wore a blouse and a skirt while men wore g-string made of cloth

ALANGAN-one who lives along the

river

-they practice swiddenfarming

-they chew betel nut

-women wear a skirt called “ lingeb” wore together with a g- string called “abayen”

-the upper covering is called “ulango”

-men wear g-string

TADYAWAN-they depend on “kaingin”

farm for their subsistence

-women wore red cloth for their upper called “paypay” worn around their breast and white cloth called “talapi” for their lower

-men wore g- string called “abay”

BUHID

-Buhid means “mountain dweller”

-they are known as pot makers

-women wear black and white brassier called “linagmon” and a black and white skirt called “abal”

-men wear g-strings

-possess a pre-Spanish writing system called SuratMangyan

HANUNUO

-they practice swiddenfarming

-male wears a loin cloth (ba-ag) and a shirt (balukas)

-female wears an indigo- dyed short skirt (ramit) and a blouse (lambong)

-(hagkos) version of their built bag

TAU-BUID

-are known to smoke in pipes all day

-men and women wear loin cloth which is made from inner bark of several trees

RATAGNON

-means a mixture of Visayan and Tagalog people

-women wear a wrap around cotton cloth from waistline to the knees

AGRICULTURE

RICE CORN

MAJOR PRODUCTS

COCONUT VEGETABLES

FRUITS

CALAMANSI BANANA

RAMBUTAN MARANG

LANZONES DURIAN

TRANSPORTATION

ROXAS PORT

CALAPAN PORT

TOURIST SPOTS

MT. HALCON

-located in Baco

-is the country’s 3rd

highest peak

-is a favorite mountain climbing destination for ecological aware group.

PUERTO GALERA

-declared as biosphere reserve under its man by UNESCO

-known for lovely white sand beaches

ALIBATANISLAND

-measures five hectares and is noted for white sand beaches

-serves as the breeding place of seagulls and turtles

-also called as “Target Island”

TAMARAWFALLS

-a 423 ft. waterfalls

-it is situated along side the road

-a series of asymmetrical falls

-located in Brgy. Villaflor Puerto Galera

LA LAGUNABEACH

-is an ideal place for swimming, snorkling, and scuba diving

-is located La Laguna, Puerto Galera

SABANGBEACH

-is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving

-is popular for evening socials

SMALLLA LAGUNA

-contrary to its name ,it is bigger than La Laguna and has more facilities.

-it has coral reefs and its water is ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving

TALIPANANBEACH

-is not as busy as other beaches in Puerto Galera

-it is ideal site for private swimming

MT.TALIPANAN

-is where the Marble Quarry found where in 17 kinds of marble are extracted

MARBLE CROSS AT MUELLE

-is a landmark in memory of the crew of Spanish warship which sank in 1879

WHITE SAND BEACH

-offers an excellent opportunities for swimming

-it provides entertainment facilities for tourist’s greater amusement and leisure

LAKE NAUJAN

-5th largest lake in the country

MT. IGLIT-BACO NATIONAL PARK

-is a protected area of the Philippines and an ASEAN Heritage Park

-it covers an area of 75,445 hectares surrounding Mt. Iglit and Mt. Bacoin central interior of Mindoro

ENDANGERED SPECIES FOUND IN MT. IGLIT-BACO NATIONAL PARK

TAMARAW MINDORO CLIMBING RAT

PHILIPPINE DEAR MINDORO IMPERIAL PIGEON

FESTIVAL

BANANA FESTIVAL

MY INSIGHTS

I have learned that Mindoro Island is reached in natural resources especially in marine resources and agriculture. I have learned that the Mangyan tribe have their different practices, they also differ in their way of dressing and also the dialect they have spoken are different in each tribe. I have also learned that most of the Mangyan are uneducated. Mangyan parents believed that experience is the best teacher for their child to learn. These indigenous people were good in pottery making and weaving and most of them practice sweddin farming.

I have realized that no matter what are our beliefs andpractices we should respect one another. I haverealized the importance of this subject and it helps mebetter understand the culture of others.

I intend to visit the beautiful sceneries ofOriental and Occidental Mindoro most especially theApo Reef and Puerto Galera. I want also to meet theMangyan tribes and I want to experience and observetheir way of living.