PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ORIENTAL MINDORO province is situated 140 kilometers south of Manila, in the Philippines’ 7th largest island of the same name. It is divided into 14 municipalities (Baco, Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalacao, Gloria, Mansalay, Naujan, Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, San Teodoro, Socorro and Victoria) with Calapan City in the north as the only city and provincial capital. The province’s topography is organized into two types: mountainous, rugged land in the west and flat agricultural lands to the east. The country’s 18th highest mountain, Mt. Halcon (2582 m) and 5th largest lake, Lake Naujan, are found in the province.
Its name came from Mina de Oro which means Mine of Gold. It started from rumors of Chin-San or “Mountain of Gold” which have already been in circulation among Chinese merchants who traded with the locals a century before Magellan came to the Philippines. However, there isn’t really gold in this island. The real “gold” rests in its countryside, in the golden rice fields and thick coconut plantations, in the glowing white sand beaches, abundant marine life, lush rainforests and colorful cultures and traditions.
Oriental Mindoro province in the eastern half of Mindoro Island is Southern Tagalog’s primary food basket and tourist destination. The wide expanse of this land is made up of a network of towering mountains, labyrinthine caves, unspoiled waterways and captivating shores that are waiting for the brave and adventurous to come and embrace the mystery and excitement within.
Starting with Calapan City, this site aims to showcase the natural beauty of the island together with its economic development.
Join us in our journey as we trek our way to the regained paradise!
