Passion and Resurrection, covering the
entire duration of the DUGOY FESTIVAL
Located on the coast of the West Philippine
Sea, the island region of MIMAROPA is
composed of the provinces of *Mi*ndoro
(divided into Occidental Mindoro and
Oriental Mindoro), *Ma*rinduque,
*Ro*mblon, and *Pa*lawan. The region is
known for its white sand beaches, its
diverse marine life, and its simple way of
life.
Places to visit in
MIMAROPA
Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro,
Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon
MARINDUQUE
Festivals
Haring Karabaw Festival
The carabaos are very
important part of
Marinduque’s livelihood..
To recognized their efforts,
people of Marinduque
celebrate the Haring
Kalabaw every 3rd week of
January. It is a festival
where the carabaos are
dressed and parade around the barangay.
Moriones Festival
Holy Week
celebration centered
on the reenactment
of the Christ’s
Explore colorful marine life in the numerous dive
The Dugoy Festival is sites in the province. Go windsurfing and water-
Lenten Season, from skiing in the pristine waterfalls and natural springs
an annual festival in the
Palm Sunday to municipality of of Ambil. Sail out to the open sea for an exciting
Easter Sunday. Sablayan, Occidental fishing trip. Relax in solitude on the white sand
ATTRACTIONS Mindoro, Philippines. beaches of Ambulong and White Island. Stretch
It is celebrated during those muscles and hike through the verdant greenery
Merely six hours of
the town fiesta and of Mt. Halcon or visit the Tamaraw reservation area
land travel from Manila and you will be
through street parades to learn more about this indigenous mammal.
transported to Maniwaya Island, Marinduque’s
and street dancing which feature the Mangyan
prime beach destination. culture. It is becoming popular in recent years and is
now in its seventh year.
ORIENTAL MINDORO
What to Do in Maniwaya Island
Beach bumming, Island Hopping: Ungab Rock POPULAR DESTINATIONS Festivals
Formation, Palad Sandbar and coral garden
(snorkeling) – P1,500 good for 6 to 8 persons, BANANA FESTIVAL
CALAWAGAN MOUNTAIN RESORT
Camping, Snorkeling or Free Diving. Jump in and enjoy the cool, bracing natural pools of
the Calawagan Mountain Resort. The Calawagan
Banana Festival, as
the name suggests
BOAC CATHEDRAL River has consistently been voted as the Cleanest
Inland Body of Water in the Department of Interior
is the festival that is
all about bananas
This is Marinduque’s
and Local Government’s (DILG) Clean and Green that grow
oldest standing
Program. abundantly in the
building – the century
area. This festival is
old Boac Cathedral. MAMBURAO
celebrated from March 18th to 19th every year.
Boac Cathedral has BEACH RESORT
served in several Located within a
instances as the refuge secluded cove, the DE GALERA
of the people of Marinduque. People attribute resort covers 14 FESTIVAL
hectares of developed beach shaded by coconut
many miracles here hence, this Cathedral is
trees. The area is ideal for swimming, boating,
dedicated to “Mahal Na Birhen Ng Biglang
scuba-diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, deep-sea
Awa”. fishing and water skiing.
De Galera Festival
OCCIDENTAL MINODORO ACTIVITIES showcases the rich
historical, cultural
Festivals Accommodations
heritage and natural resources of Puerto Galera.
Resorts and lodges in the major towns of San Jose, de galera festival street performers in Puerto
SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL Mamburao and Sablayan provide simple and
San Jose, Occidental Galera Philippines. Celebrated every May 9 –
comfortable lodgings to meet the traveler’s basic 12 every year the highlight of the festival is the
Mindoro necessities. Cottages in the many beach resorts are
Incorporating the especially designed to blend with the island’s
parade at the sea together with the devotees of
exhibition of the castaway feel. Resorts also provide water sports Our Lady of Fatima.
cultural heritage of equipment and motorized boats for rent. Diving
Mindoro’s ethnic equipment and classes by accredited diving Popular Destinations
communities is the instructors are also offered.
Saknungan Festival, held every fourth week of April ISLANDS OF BULALACAO
in San Jose, Mindoro Occidental.
The festival commences with the annual celebration
Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
of the blessings of the province. Leisure and Sports
 Fee: P3,000 to P3,500
banca for a day (eight
to 10 pax)
Situated at the
southernmost part of
Oriental Mindoro, the
town of Bulalacao takes pride in its unexplored
islets such as Target, Aslom, Suguicay,
Liawagao, Tambaron, Maasin, Pocanil, Sibalat
and Buyayao. Each will dazzle you with its
own unique charm. You can soak up the sun on
the tranquil white sand shores for free, but most
of them do not allow overnight stays.
WALANG LANGIT FALLS
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Fee: P200+ (tour guide)
Unlike the usual
waterfalls where there
is a view of the sky,
you only see
intertwining trees when you look up from
Walang Langit Falls. In the early 1990s, a thick
forest used to cover this place, blocking the
light from passing through—hence, “walang
langit” (no sky). Getting to the falls requires a
trek that lasts between 45 minutes and an hour
on shallow streams, high boulders, and a
narrow passageway.
PALAWAN
FESTIVALS
KULAMBO FESTIVAL
The Kulambo Festival
is a celebration that is
conducted every 15th
up to the 18th day of
March. This event is
hosted by the town
of El Nido – one of
the most famous and unique islands in the
province of Palawan. The top attraction during
this event is the eye-catching costumes of the
participants of the street parade who utilized
the use of kulambo, which is also known city. It is one of the world’s most complex cave
as mosquito nets, in their attire. The town systems, covering 220 km² and featuring 8 POPULAR DESTINATION
fiesta is marked by dancing, singing, and large kilometres of underground rivers. Inscribed by
gatherings and presentation of various types of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL AND
delicacies in the area.
BELFRY
CORON One of the oldest
PASINGGATAN FESTIVAL Roman Catholic
Pasinggatan Like El Nido, Coron
Church is located
Festival is an is another reason
in barrio
event that is being why Palawan is the
Poblacion. It was
celebrated in the Last Frontier of the
constructed for the
Municipality of Philippines. Due to
Recollect Fathers
Taytay in its pristine beaches, dive site and other nature-
between 1640 and 1726 by talented local
Palawan which oriented activities, Coron is a top tourist
artisans using coral blocks and bricks.
takes place from the first to the fourth day of destination in the region.
the month of May. In this festivity, the
fondness of Filipinos when it comes to singing
CRESTA DE GALLO ISLET
ROMBLON
and dancing are being highlighted. Although it
is done in Taytay, this fiesta is a celebration of When asked
FESTIVALS what’s the most
the entire culture of the Philippines.
beautiful
BINIRAY
POPULAR DESTINATION attraction to see
FESTIVAL in Romblon,
– held every 2nd
EL NIDO MARINE RESERVE PARK locals would
week of January. point to Crest De Gallo. A five-hectare kidney-
Popular for its This festival features shaped islet located east of Sibuyan Island.
limestone cliffs, 50 a fluvial parade with Known for its picturesque views, powder
beaches, three major the image of Sto. Niño on the lead boat, gaily
marine habitats, five white sands and turquoise waters. The
decorated with colorful buntings. The festivities
types of forest, and usually lasted for a week celebration filled with
island is almost secluded except for one
an abundant fauna ethnic dances and music. Various fun-filled fisher family living there.
and flora including over 20 endemic species, activities are lined up to show case the rich
this is the ultimate must-see attraction in culture and Christian faith of Romblomanons.
Palawan. El Nido is a municipality located The festival is held in the honor of Sto. Niño
toward the north-eastern tip of Palawan Island,
de Romblon.
some 240 km from Puerto Princesa, the capital
city of the province.
MARBLE FESTIVAL
PUERTO PRINCESA held every 1st
Friday of January.
SUBTERRANEAN RIVER
This festival is the
Puerto Princesa
actual curving of
Subterranean River
raw marble stone to
National Park is a
an astonishing work
protected area
of art that show case the artistic works of our
located 80 km north
local marble artisans. Romblon marble is
of Palawan capital
comparable to Italy’s Carrara.