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Mindoro Oil Spill Victims Reach 19,000
Mindoro Oil Spill Victims Reach 19,000
Oriental Mindoro residents affected by the oil spill from the tanker Princess Empress have risen to 19,000. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin on March 15 a cash-for-work program, in addition to the food relief that is already being distributed, to help affected residents and pump-prime the local economy.
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Published at 2023-03-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Communities, Environment, Health
Oriental Mindoro Oil Spill Now Affecting Tourist Spots—DOT
Oriental Mindoro Oil Spill Now Affecting Tourist Spots—DOT
Based on the information gathered by the agency, the oil spill has affected several Marine Protected Areas in the Municipality of Pola in Oriental Mindoro, such as the KingFisher Reserve, St. John the Baptist Marine Sanctuary, Song of the Sea Fish Sanctuary, Stella Mariz Fish Sanctuary, Bacawan Fish Sanctuary, St. Peter the Rock Fish Sanctuary, and the San Isidro Labrador Fish Sanctuary.
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Published at 2023-03-06 by Puerto Parrot
Mindoro Oil Spill Endangers Diverse Marine Ecosystem, Peoples’ Lives
Mindoro Oil Spill Endangers Diverse Marine Ecosystem, Peoples’ Lives
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino has raised alarm over the recent maritime incident which threatened to affect the ecosystem of the country. “While we are seeking accountability, our efforts in the meantime should be focused on the containment of the oil spill to prevent it from causing further irreversible damage to our marine ecosystem. Next should be the recover. He was referring to MT Princess Empress. It carried 800,000 liters industrial fuel oil.
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Published at 2023-03-07 by Puerto Parrot
36,000 Hectares of Coral Reefs, Mangroves Possibly Affected by Mindoro Oil Spill
36,000 Hectares of Coral Reefs, Mangroves Possibly Affected by Mindoro Oil Spill
Experts from the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) estimate that tens of thousands of hectares worth of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass have been affected by the oil spill due to the recent sinking of MT Prince Empress.
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Published at 2023-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
DoT Honors Top Tourism Stakeholders in Mimaropa
DoT Honors Top Tourism Stakeholders in Mimaropa
The event, themed "The Winner Takes It All," recognized the public and private stakeholders for their support of the DoT's programs and for maintaining the tourism quality standards. The Mimaropa Region is composed of the island provinces of Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan, which are known for lush terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and a host of natural wonders.
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Published at 2022-12-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Business, Recreation, Travel
Oriental Mindoro Launches Online Pasalubong, Travel App
Oriental Mindoro Launches Online Pasalubong, Travel App
The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro launched the online pasalubong and booking portal, Lakbay Oriental Mindoro. The initiative is launched under the leadership of Gov. Humerlito "Bonz" Dolor with the assistance of the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines.
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Published at 2022-07-18 by Puerto Parrot
Tags: Mindoro
Mount Halcon
Mount Halcon
Mount Halcon is a mountain located in the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. Its height of 2,586 metres (8,484 ft) makes it the 18th highest peak in the Philippines. Its steep slopes have earned it the reputation of being the most difficult mountain to climb in the country.
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Published at 2020-09-22 by Puerto Parrot
Abra De Ilog: A Scenic Town in Mindoro for Bikers & Adventure Seekers
Abra De Ilog: A Scenic Town in Mindoro for Bikers & Adventure Seekers
Most weekends—for the usual backpacker who juggles travel and his 9-5 job—is filled with near-Manila getaways and detailed itineraries that can be done in a day or two. It can be a quick dip by the beaches of Zambales or a day tour in Corregidor. One may even opt for a night at the summits of Batangas or spend some time cooling in Tagaytay while enjoying an order of bulalo.
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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Travel
Bulalacao & San Jose: Mindoro's Underrated Destinations
Bulalacao & San Jose: Mindoro's Underrated Destinations
It seems like everyone is going to or planning a trip this summer to Boracay, Baler or Cebu. If you are feeling a bit adventurous and want destinations that are more on the “off the beaten path” category, less touristy and more secluded, these destinations are for you. Bulalacao and San Jose, both located at the southernmost tip of Mindoro Island, are two of the country’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations.
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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Travel
Introduction to Ambahan
Introduction to Ambahan
The ambahan is a literary product and poetic expression of the Southern Mangyans of Mindoro, Philippines. Although there are about seven different ethnic groups living in Mindoro, collectively called the Mangyans, these groups are quite distinct from each other as to language, customs, and way of living.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
Bangon
Bangon
The Bangon Mangyans live along the Bongabon river called Binagaw and the surrounding mountains in the municipalities of Bongabong, Bansud, and Gloria in Oriental Mindoro.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
Tau-Buid
Tau-Buid
The Tau-buid Mangyans live in the municipalities of Socorro, Pinamalayan and Gloria, but mostly in Occidental Mindoro.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
Tags: Mangyans, Mindoro
Iraya
Iraya
The Iraya Mangyans live in the municipalities of Puerto Galera, San Teodoro and Baco in Oriental Mindoro but most are in Occidental Mindoro, particularly in the municipalities of Abra de Ilog, Paluan, Mamburao and Santa Cruz.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
Alangan
Alangan
The Alangan Mangyans live in the municipalities of Naujan, Baco, San Teodoro, and Victoria in Oriental Mindoro, and in the municipality of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro. The name Alangan was derived from the name of a river and mountain slopes in the upper Alangan Valley [Leykamm, 1979].
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
Tawbuid, Eastern
Tawbuid, Eastern
Tawbuids are pipe smokers, and children start smoking at an early age. A loincloth is standard wear for both men and women. In some areas, women wrap a knee-length cloth around their back bra-string while men are dressed in cloth.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot