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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 on 12/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Communities, Environment, Health
Tags: Mindoro, Program, coral, coral reefs, fishermen, marine, reefs, residents
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 on 06/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, News and Events
Tags: Mindoro, Resort, Sanctuary, Tourism, coral reefs, fish
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 on 07/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Communities, Environment, News and Events
Tags: Island, Mindoro, Princess, coral, coral reefs, fishermen, marine, reefs
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 on 05/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Politics
Tags: DENR, Mindoro, coral, coral reefs, marine, reefs
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 on 22/12/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Recreation, Travel
Tags: MIMAROPA, Mindoro, Tourism
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 on 18/07/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, News and Events, Travel
Tags: Mindoro
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 on 04/03/2018 by puertoparrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Mindoro, mountains, sceneries
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 on 04/03/2018 by puertoparrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Mindoro, destinations
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 on 02/03/2018 by puertoparrot
Categories: Communities, Culture, Documentary
Tags: Mangyans, Mindoro, ambahan, poetic