MARINDUQUE

Geographic Profile

• Composed of four major and eight minor islets.

• Characterized by undulating hills,

• Mountainous valleys,

• Declivitous seaside cliffs, and patches of flatland.

How to get there?

• From manila, take a Tritran bus to Dalahican,

• From Dalahican take a ferry boat to Sta. Cruz and Balanacan; travel time is approximately two to three hours .

• By plane - travel time is about 45 minutes.

Where to Go?

Bathala Caves

These mystical caves are said to be the respiratory of psychic emanating from

various points the universe. They are believe to from a complex of seven caves; but currently only four have been complex.

Paadjao falls

This series gently cascading falls end in a 10-foot-deep pool of crystal clear water. It is an

ideal place for picnicking and campi.ng

Mount Malindig

Rising 3,167 feet above the sea, Mt. Malindigdominates the south of Marinduque. Half of it is still covered with dense forest, while the other

half has been deforested by slash-and-burn farmers.

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ROMBLON

Area and location

• The province of Romblon is composed of acluster of 20 islands lying in the Sibuyan sea.

• It has a total land area of 135,690 hectares.

GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE

• Romblon has a mountainous and ruggedterrain.

• In highest peak is 2,057 meters above sealevel.

• The islands themselves are believe to havebeen formed by volcanic activity.

How to get there?

• Can be reached by ferry boats originatingfrom Batangas city port.

• Sometimes, small commercial planesoriginating from manila land in Tablasisland.

Where to Go?

Aliwanyag beach

Aliwanyag beach is located in a secluded cove along Looc Bay. the nearest road ends about half A kilometer from it, which means to get there, one has to trek for 10 to 15 minutes

across rice fields.

Bonbon beach

This 500-meter long,18-meter-wide beach covered with fine white sand and features a

gradually sloping ocean floor free of sea grass and sharp stones.

Garing falls

The cool waters of Garing falls form to lakes, the larger one three fathoms deep and

15meters wide .

Tugdan beach

This pebble-covered beach boasts a wide shoreline and deep, calm waters.

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PalawanPuerto Princesa city

Area and location

• Palawan is total land area of 1,489,655hectares. It is approximately 586 kilometerssouthwest of manila

• Forming a land bridge between Mindoro andnorth Borneo.

Geographic profile

• The province of Palawan is composed of1,768 island and islets most of which haveirregular cost lines

• Palawan is surrounded by a coral shelfthat abounds with varied and colorfulmarine life, hence the island province hasbeen declared a nature sanctuary.

How to get there?

• Palawan is accessible by air and by sea. Philippines airlines and air Philippine have daily flights to Puerto Princesa.

• Asian spirit and SEA-air have a regular flights to Busuanga.

• Travel time is 1 to 1 and half hours ..also services routes from manila to Puerto Princesa and Busuanga.

Where to Go?

Honda bay

One of the major destinations near Puerto Princesa city ideal for snorkeling and other

water-related activities.

Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary

This 3,700 hectares game preserve and wildlife sanctuary is inhabited by African wildlife. Like zebras, giraff and gazelles, along with various indigenous species that abound in the island. Sea turtles, sea cows.

And other varieties of marine life also live in the waters surrounding the island.

El Nido

El Nido is host to some of the most beautiful lime stones island and high end resorts in the

Philippines. It is also an established diving site.

Thank you for listening.

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