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 Oriental Mindoro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oriental Mindoro is the home province of current Philippine vice-president and former ABS-CBN news anchor Noli de Castro.
Oriental Mindoro occupies the eastern half of Mindoro, the Philippines' seventh largest island.
In 1950, the island was divided into the provinces of Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oriental_Mindoro   (253 words)

  
 GlobalPinoy, Travel - Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro shares the eastern half of the large island of Mindoro Island.
Oriental Mindoro is famous for it's rich marine life and colorful coral reefs.
Access to Oriental Mindoro from Manila is by a two and a half hour land trip to Batangas City or by a two-hour ferryboat ride either to Calapan or Puerto Galera.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/orimindoro.php   (726 words)

  
 About Mindoro Province, Philippines
It is bounded on the north by Verde Island and the Verde Passage, on the east by Maestro de Campo Island and Tablas Strait, on the south by Semirara Island near Pandarodan bay, and on the west by the province of Occidental Mindoro.
Strains of the Mangyan dialect spoken are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid, Hunuo, and Tadyawan.
Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with Calapan City as the capital of the province.
www.islandsaccommodations.com /places/mindoro.htm   (1282 words)

  
 Mindoro Oriental Province
Northeast of Palawan in Region IV is the island of Mindoro, which (with surrounding smaller islands) which constituted the Province of Mindoro from 1921 until 1950, when it was split into Occidental and Oriental halves.
Occidental Mindoro has a population of 378,000 in eleven towns on 5880 sq.km.
Oriental Mindoro has the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines, with the cannons that were used against Moro raiders, whose depredations continued well into the nineteenth century.
www.kykofc.com /kentucky/KOC_Sites/int/Philippines/mindorooriental.htm   (162 words)

  
 Mindorofacts: Start
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with Calapan City as the capital of the province.
GEOGRAPHY The entire island of Mindoro, which is separated from the Southern Luzon mainland, is composed of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
On the north, it is bounded by Verde Island Passage, on the west and the south by Mindoro Strait, and on the east by Oriental Mindoro.
mindoro.21publish.com /Mindorofacts   (4309 words)

  
 Oriental Mindoro Province, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Oriental Mindoro occupies the eastern part of the island of Mindoro.
It is bounded on the north by the Verde Island Passage, on the east by Tablas Strait, on the west by Occidental Mindoro, and on the south by Semirara Island.
Mindoro originally included the island of Maestro de Campo, east of Pinamalayan, but this has since become a part of Romblon.
home.comcast.net /~maesteban/island_groups/luzon/region4b/ormindoro/ormindoroprofile.htm   (524 words)

  
 mindoro-tambayan - A Bravenet.com Hosted Site
Mindoro became part of Batangas Province when the latter was made a separate province known as Bonbon.
occidental mindoro marine wonderland of luzon Description Dubbed as "Marine Wonderland," the fantastic land that is Occidental Mindoro is endowed with marine beauty from its virgin forests, beautiful white sand beaches, islands and islets rich in marine life, coral gardens, mysterious caves, and cascading waterfalls.
Oriental Mindoro - The Islands' Loveliest Harbor BRIEF DESCRIPTION The inverted-J-shaped Oriental Mindoro is endowed with some of the Philippine Islands’ best naturescapes.
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 mindorotambayan.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
mindoro land of golden mines "Mindoro" is a contraction of the Spanish phrase "Mina de Oro," meaning gold mine.
The entire island of Mindoro, which is separated from the Southern Luzon mainland, is composed of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
On the north, it is bounded by Verde Island Passage, on the west and the south by Mindoro Strait, and on the east by Oriental Mindoro.The topography of Occidental Mindoro is generally rugged, with narrow strips of coastal lowlands.
www.mindorotambayan.com   (2415 words)

  
 Free surgery for nephew of slain caregiver from Mindoro - Sept. 18, 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Free surgery for nephew of slain caregiver from Mindoro - Sept. 18, 2002
BANSUD, Oriental Mindoro -- Rebecca Ruga, one of the two Filipina caregivers killed by a suicide bomber in Israel last Aug. 4 must be happy now.
More than six weeks since Ruga died, the nephew she loved as her own son, would be getting free surgery, the first in a series of surgeries that will give him a chance to live as a normal boy.
www.inq7.net /gbl/2002/sep/18/gbl_8-1.htm   (816 words)

  
 Bulatlat.com
Jovito Palparan, dubbed as “Butcher of Mindoro” by rights groups, was rapped by the Commission on Human Rights for the spate of killings in the island.
While alleged to be the mastermind of the spate of killings in Mindoro Oriental, he was merely transferred to another command despite his record.
Juvy Magsino, vice mayor of Naujan, Mindoro Oriental and Leyma Fortu, secretary general of Karapatan provincial chapter.
www.bulatlat.com /news/4-16/4-16-mindoro.html   (680 words)

  
 Birds of Mindoro Island Pola
Puerto Galera Mindoro (Gonzales, JCT.1993); Bulalacao (McGregor, 1905); Mts.
Mindoro (JCTGonzales 1999);Puerto Galera Mindoro (Gonzales, JCT.1993);Panacan, Ma.
Concepcion and Kamangyanan, Bugtong-na-toog, Socorro; Alcate, Victoria - Mindoro [Ruscoe 1997]; Baet and Cabalwa, Mansalay; Marungan, Alcate, Victoria; Budburan, Bulalacao; Bulusan, Calapan; San Teodoro - Mindoro (JCTGonzales 1999); Ambulong and Ilin Is., Bunlao, Labangan, San Jose ;Culasisi, Manamlay and Pagasa, Sablayan; Calavite Mt., Calawagan,
www.malampaya.com /mindoro/webpage/MBIS/AV_Pola.htm   (3180 words)

  
 Sun.Star Manila - DOJ to probe death of activists in Mindoro
Marcellana and Gumanoy's remains were found Tuesday in a bamboo grove a few meters from a highway in Bansud town in the island-province.
Palparan, however, denied that his unit was involved in the abduction-killings, and in human rights violations in Oriental Mindoro.
They are Francisco Saez and Melvin Jocson, provincial coordinators of the peasant-workers’ group Anakpawis in Oriental Mindoro, and Virgilio Catoy, a member of the award-winning audio-visual group ST-Exposure.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/man/2003/04/25/news/doj.to.probe.death.of.activists.in.mindoro.html   (378 words)

  
 People vs Minon : 148397-400 : July 7, 2004 : J. Tinga : En Banc : Decision   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The prosecution likewise presented Dr. Preciosa Soller, Municipal Health Officer of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, who personally examined the three complainants and issued the corresponding medico-legal reports.
In a sudden turnaround, complainants Elizabeth and Eloisa Miñon testified for the defense, and manifested that they were no longer interested in further prosecuting the accused as they pity his children.
They claimed that after having gone under investigation by the Bansud Police, they decided to withdraw the case against the accused-appellant.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2004/jul2004/148397_400.htm   (3885 words)

  
 Magsino-Fortu killings are Palparan’s “legacy” to Mindoro -- Satur : QC IMC
The former commanding officer of the 204th Brigade stationed in the island province, Palparan has been tagged in the murders of Marcellana and Gumanoy and numerous mass activists in Mindoro Oriental for the past two years.
On April 22, 2003 the lifeless bodies of human rights leader Eden Marcellana and peasant leader Eddie Gumanoy were found in Bansud, Mindoro Oriental.
The rampant cases of summary executions and other human rights abuses in Mindoro began with the 204th IB’s deployment in 2001.
qc.indymedia.org /mail.php?id=174   (542 words)

  
 Sun.Star Manila - DOJ eyes 5 suspects in Mindoro murders
EIGHT witnesses to the killing of two human rights activists allegedly by local military units last week in Mindoro Oriental are being screened for possible admission into the government witness protection program, a senior justice official said Friday.
The remains of victims Elaine Marcellana and Eddie Gumanoy were found Tuesday in a bamboo grove a few meters from a highway in Bansud town in the island province.
Silver was repeatedly identified by witnesses as the triggerman in the killings of Edilberto "Choy" Napoles, the Albarillo couple and other Bayan Muna leaders in Oriental Mindoro, Arcebuche said.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/man/2003/04/26/news/doj.eyes.5.suspects.in.mindoro.murders.html   (638 words)

  
 G.R. No. 144261-62   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The grounds for petitioners' Motion to Quash the Informations against them are that only petitioner Prudente D. Soller occupied a position classified as Grade 27 and higher and because the offenses charged were not committed by him in violation of his office as Municipal Mayor of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro.
It appears that in the evening of March 14, 1997, Jerry Macabael a municipal guard, was shot and killed along the national highway at Bansud, Oriental Mindoro while driving a motorcycle together with petitioner Soller's son, Vincent M. Soller.
His body was brought to a medical clinic located in the house of petitioner Dr. Prudente Soller, the Municipal Mayor, and his wife Dr. Preciosa Soller, who is the Municipal Health Officer.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri2001/may2001/gr_144261_2001.html   (1509 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description
There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.
It has a total land area of 436,470 hectares.
These Mangyans are skilled weavers and craftsmen, producing intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both functional and aesthetic.
www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=21   (692 words)

  
 EURO COMMISSION - Pinoy.MD Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The European Commission is granting a significant amount to selected provinces (including Romblon, Mindoro..) in order to help rehabilitate the existing health system of the provinces.
I remember few months ago, Ive talked about the merging issue of the Rural Health Units and the district hospitals (preventive and curative medicine)...So far, there are oppositions to this plan as this would affect the functions of Rural Health Physicians (RHPs) and Municipal Health Officers (MHO) and the rest of health workers.
I was born in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro in the year of the rabbit more than 4 decades ago.
pinoy.md /ipb/index.php?showtopic=1500&pid=18816&st=0&#entry18816   (974 words)

  
 eBalita - a FREE service that provides you the latest news from the Philippines through the Web and E-mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
BANSUD, Oriental Mindoro--In Rebecca Ruga’s last call to her mother, she asked what the old woman would like as a "pasalubong " from Israel.
Friday, and will be shipped to Bansud and Adelina’s hometown of Minalin in Pampanga.
In Bansud, Rosario Ruga said Rebecca and husband Pepito Santos, 68, jobless and a diabetic, had been living for 18 years in a rented house in Baclaran.
www.ebalita.net /go/news/news.php?id=193   (1042 words)

  
 ‘Unding’ leaves trail of death, destruction - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Sixteen people died in the municipalities of Roxas, and Bansud Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro, adding to the eight casualties that were recorded before dawn Monday, the OCD said in its report.
"The municipalities in the southern part of Mindoro Oriental -- Roxas, Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bongabon, and Bansud Mansalay -- were reported to have been heavily devastated," the OCD report also said.
Soliman said her department was coordinating with local officials and the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council in distributing the goods.
news.inq7.net /breaking/index.php?index=2&story_id=18939   (519 words)

  
 eBalita - a FREE service that provides you the latest news from the Philippines through the Web and E-mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Donald Caigas, intelligence officer of the 204th Infantry Brigade based in the province, was nabbed inside the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio.
Marcellano and Gumayon went to Oriental Mindoro in April for a fact-finding mission to probe alleged human rights abuses by the military.
On April 21, their lifeless bodies were found in Bansud town.
www.ebalita.net /go/news/news.php?id=1264   (226 words)

  
 UPDATE from WCG PHILIPPINES
We witnessed this for several months as we shared the good news to them through the leadership of my husband.
We are happy now because presently we have four areas that we are taking care of: 10 are attending Bible Study in Calapan, 15 to 20 are attending in Naujan, 25 to 30 are attending in in Bansud and about 10 are attending in Villa Cerves.
It is our goal that our Youth Club will become the instrument to share the gospel of Jesus in every community here in Mindoro.
www.wcg.org /ph/wcgphupd020524.htm   (761 words)

  
 ABS-CBN Interactive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
By GREG B. delina Cunanan of Minalin, Pampanga, and Rebecca of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, had one thing in common with the people of Israel.
Adelina Cunanan of Minalin, Pampanga, and Rebecca of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, had one thing in common with the people of Israel.
Not so for the man. He might not love the woman at all, but still enjoy the sex.
www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=2042   (1493 words)

  
 Suspect in radioman slay in Quezon surrenders - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines -- Saying someone was out to liquidate him, a suspect in the killing of a radio broadcaster in Quezon province gave himself up to the mayor of Bansud town, Oriental Mindoro province on Monday night.
The suspect is said to be one of two gunmen in the May 17, 2003 slaying of Apolinario “Polly” Pobeda, a radio commentator for DWTI- AM station in Lucena City, said Senior Superintendent Ricardo Padilla, former chief of Task Force Pobeda.
The mayor turned over Alcantara to the Oriental Mindoro police.
news.inq7.net /breaking/index.php?index=2&story_id=19132   (295 words)

  
 GMA CONDOLES WITH KIN OF ISRAEL BOMBING VICTIM
The President made an unannounced visit to the home of Adelina Cunanan, 43, who died when a Palestinian suicide bomber blew up the bus she was riding in northern Israel.
The other casualty was Rebecca Ruga, 39, of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro.
Arroyo personally extended her condolences to Cunanan’s parents, 62-year-old Pablo Lagunila and his 60-year-old wife Ynez and the rest of Cuna-nan’s family.
www.newsflash.org /2002/08/hl/hl016228.htm   (553 words)

  
 SVD-Curia :: Obituaries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
His early years as a priest were spent doing pastoral work in the parishes of Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, Naujan, Bansud, Concepcion (Sibale), all in Oriental Mindoro.
Afterwards he moved to Occidental Mindoro where he worked in Mamburao, Sta Teresa, and the Divine Word College of San Jose.
In 1992, he became the assistant director of the Divine Word Biblical Center in Christ the King.
www.svdcuria.org /public/general/obituary.htm   (617 words)

  
 Mindoro Philippines Pictures
Please help us in our effort to promote Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro and other places in The Philippines.
If you have any relevant pictures of Mindoro which are attractive to foreign travelers, we like to show them here.
Mindoro consists of two provinces of The Philippines.
www.enjoyph.com /mindoro_philippines_pictures.htm   (54 words)

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