MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Marin…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Marinduque can you recommend, an…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Marinduque would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Marinduque is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Marinduque, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-out!

White Beach - White Beach is in Barangay Poctoy within the municipality of Torrijos. Poctoy's white beach is one of the finest beaches on the Marinduque Mainland, surrounded by clean, clear, deep water. The area is also…

=== Middle ages === The island was called Malindig in Tagalog and Malindog in Visayan languages. It was likely a constituent of the Kingdom of Luzon, due to the immediate Spanish claims to the island after the fall of M…

Marinduque (; Tagalog pronunciation: [maɾinˈduke]), officially the Province of Marinduque (Filipino: Lalawigan/Probinsya ng Marinduque), is an island province in the Philippines located in Southwestern Tagalog Region or…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Romblo…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Romblon …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Romblon: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in a…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Romblon when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rainy…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Romblon? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

1 Twin Forts. at the peak of San Andres and Santiago hill, constructed by the Spanish in the 1640s. It is now a declared National Cultural Treasure under the protection of the Philippine government through the National …

=== Early history === Romblon's aboriginal inhabitants were the Negritos from Panay and Mangyans from Mindoro, who settled in the islands during the precolonial period. Ancient wooden coffins discovered in the Guyangan …

Romblon (, rom-BLOHN, Tagalog: [ɾomˈblon]), officially the Province of Romblon (Filipino: Lalawingan/Probinsya ng Romblon), is an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region. It is also at th…