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	Guimaras Oil Spill Petition
		Last August 11, 2006, Solar I, a tanker chartered by Petron to transport 2 million liters of oil sank somewhere in Guimaras Straight.
		Petron is legally and morally liable for the oil spill in Guimaras.
		The Guimaras Oil Spill Petition to Petron Corporation was created by and written by Froilan Grate (froilan@greenminds.net).
	www.petitiononline.com /guimaras/petition.html (231 words)

	Guimaras - Definition, explanation
		Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region.
		Guimaras was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 11, 1992.
		Guimaras first gained its status as a sub-province of Iloilo by virtue of R.A. 4667, which was enacted by Congress on 18 June 1966.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/g/gu/guimaras.php (938 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Famous For
		Guimaras is home of the famous and the best export-quality mangoes in the Philippines, thus “Manggahan Festival” has been established.
		Guimaras is known for its splendid white sand beaches and island coves.
		A race among native outriggers in the strait between the island province of Guimaras and Iloilo City.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=famousefor&province=36 (221 words)

	Press Releases: Philippines: Guimaras oil spill – Aug 2006, Philippines/Guimaras Island: Recovering from the oil ...
		For decades, the people of Guimaras have put their hearts and lives to make huge strides in development and to battle poverty in their province----only for these efforts to be washed away in the dark tide hours of an oil spill.
		With a population of 142,000, Guimaras is a small island found between the two larger islands of Panay and Negros in the Western Visayas Region in central Philippines.
		Noble praised the local government of Guimaras for their exemplary leadership in responding to the crisis and in even going beyond the rehabilitation effort and toward formulating a response strategy for risk reduction.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EKOI-6VZ8R4?OpenDocument (1111 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| LIFE & TIMES > ‘Guimaras:’ Short films on the oil spill
		On September 9, 16 independent filmmakers set out to Guimaras to shoot a 10-minute short film each on the oil spill that ravaged what used to be pristine waters and islands of the Western Visayas.
		They spent four days in Guimaras, digital cameras in hand, with some reportedly staying longer and shouldering all expenses to finish their pieces.
		He adds that Project Guimaras addresses the need to save the soul of the nation by cultivating healing of one Pinoy spirit at a time.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/oct/04/yehey/life/20061004lif5.html (600 words)

	Province of guimaras
		Guimaras is the youngest and smallest of the six component provinces of the Western Visayas Region (Region 6).
		Declared as a full-pledged province on May 22,1992, Guimaras has also been proclaimed as the "island to watch" due to unspoiled natural beauty as for its potential.
		Guimaras occupies about 3% of the region's total land area.
	www.nscb.gov.ph /ru6/guimaras.htm (154 words)

	Manila Bulletin Online
		By JUDE C. The first congressional hearing on the Guimaras oil spill pushed ahead yesterday even without the presence of executive department officials who had opted to snub the probe.
		Meanwhile, Senate President Manuel Villar Jr., president of the Nacionalista Party, is proposing the inclusion of R1 to R2 billion funds for the rehabilitation of Guimaras to lessen the impact of the Aug. 11 oil spill on the island-province and its people.
		Worse, Biazon stressed that the legislative inquiry on the Guimaras oil spill was not even remotely concerned with politics but at what the government should do to help the victims of the accident.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2006/08/29/MAIN2006082972907.html (1047 words)

	Guimaras, Philippines
		The claims were rejected because they were incomplete and a significant number were from people under the age of 18 years, which is the minimum age at which people are allowed to engage in fishing in the country.
		The IOPCF earlier raised concern over the number of claimants in Guimaras, saying it was improbable that the oil spill affected 80 percent of the island’s population of around 154,000.
		Of the 3,782 families affected from 65 barangays, 3,429 are from the province of Negros Occidental, 335 are from Iloilo City, 14 are from Iloilo, and 4 from Guimaras.
	visayas.wowphilippines.com /guimaras (1257 words)

	The Provincial Profile of Guimaras
		Guimaras, a paradise for growth, is among the youngest provinces of the Philippines having been created only in 1992.
		Guimaras is only a 10 to 15 minute pump boat ride from Iloilo City and an hour away from Negros Occidental.
		Guimaras has five banking institutions that serves the financial needs of the people although the proximity of Iloilo City allows residents to tap into that city’s well developed banking system.
	www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/guimaras.htm (986 words)

	GlobalPinoy, Travel - Guimaras (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guimaras is an island province located mid-way the islands of Panay and Negros.
		Guimaras’ golden carabao mango is renowned worldwide for its sweetness and quality, which makes it the most important commercial crop in the province.
		The Guimaras Strait, Iloilo Strait, Panay Gulf and Visayan Sea serves as major fishing grounds teeming with shrimps, mackerel, cavalas, moonfish, round scad, anchovies, slipmounths, groupers and sardines.
	www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/guimaras.php (664 words)

	Guimaras Province, Region 6, Philippines (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guimaras is an island province in Western Visayas between the islands of Panay and Negros.
		Guimaras was an integral part of the Iloilo province established by the Spaniards.
		Guimaras was created as a sub-province of Iloilo by Republic Act No. 4667 on June 18, 1966.
	oasis.fortunecity.com /acapulco/215/region6/guimaras/guimaras.htm (308 words)

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		Dasmari๑as reported to the King of Spain on June 20, 1551 that one of the two friars of Oton was assigned to Guimaras who made his visits from time to time.
		Fishing activities are concentrated in waters surrounding the island especially in San Antonio, Igdarapdap, Tando, Capay, Igang and round the offshore islet of Guiwanon, Luisan and Panobolon in Nueva Valencia; Lawi, Morobuan and Alegria in Jordan and Sto.
		Guimaras mainland is close to Iloilo harbor and accessible in 15 minutes by motorboat or ferry boat that services the island from six in the morning to six in the evening daily.
	www.asia-planet.net /philippines/guimaras.htm (588 words)

	Guimaras Island
		Guimaras is well-known for its agricultural crops, in particular mangoes where some 50,000 of these trees are planted.
		Guimaras also has many coves and neighboring islets with fine white sand beaches which is the reason why the island was the favorite spot for vacation houses by the well-heeled of Iloilo.
		Guimaras attractions are for the most part natural: white sand beaches and private coves, farms and the like.
	www.admu.edu.ph /offices/mirlab/panublion/r6_guimaras.html (627 words)

	Iloilo: Guimaras
		Guimaras is an exotic island off the coast of Iloilo.
		The mission is to promote bicycling as a sport, environmentalism as a way of life, and Guimaras as an ecotourism destination.
		Guimaras is noted for plantations of mango trees, locally believed to produce the finest fruit in the country, and the excellent beaches dotting the outer shore.
	iloiloonline.blogspot.com /2006/02/guimaras.html (1130 words)

	OIL SPILL IN GUIMARAS
		The Philippines is preparing to evacuate families from the coast around central Guimaras island on Wednesday after a huge oil spill polluted a marine reserve and threatened the livelihood of thousands.
		Disaster workers and residents in Guimaras are attempting to contain last week’s oil slick from a sunken tanker due to its impact on fish, plants, people and tourism in the area.
		Disaster workers and residents in Guimaras on Thursday attempted to contain last week’s oil slick from a sunken tanker due to its impact on fish, plants, people and tourism in the area.
	www.gnn.tv /threads/19015/OIL_SPILL_IN_GUIMARAS (866 words)

	Guimaras Hotels Resorts - Guimaras, Philippines
		Guimaras, considered one of the exotic islands in the Philippines; believed to have been once part of the Panay group of islands.
		Once a sub-province of Iloilo, Guimaras was proclaimed as a regular and full-pledged province on May 22, 1992.
		Hiligaynon is the native dialect but the residents also write and speak English and Pilipino, the national language...
	www.islandsaccommodations.com /hotels-resorts/guimaras (153 words)

	Guimaras: Blogs, Photos, Videos and more on Technorati
		[IMG ] Guimaras Island, despite the recent assault on its maritime resources courtesy of one oil tanker and an indecisive captain (allegedly), remains idyllic, calm and beautiful.
		Though its terrain does not compare to my first love - Bukidnon, the fact that this is home to the world's sweetest mangoes (and to so much more, siempre!) is enough reason to see it.
		This one is in Barangay Cabalagman, town of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Island.
	www.technorati.com /tag/Guimaras (394 words)

	ICLEI Global: Oil Spill off coast of Guimaras Island, Philippines
		According to reports from the Philippines, the tanker is over 600 metres below sea level and continues to leak fuel and is still spreading in other islands; approximately 4,000 families have been affected and/or displaced by the spill.
		It is in this regard therefore that we appeal for your assistance for the Province of Guimaras in the crisis it is currently facing.
		The Provincial Government of Guimaras and the communities of Guimaras are asking for support.
	www.iclei.org /index.php?id=1487&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=436&tx_ttnews[backPid]=983&cHash=edc991168d (457 words)

	Retz - Travel & Stock Photos › Shutter Box › Teh Beautiful Island of Guimaras › Guimaras Island
		Teh Beautiful Island of Guimaras · Guimaras Island
		Guimaras Island - rockface white sand beach, better than Boracay?
		The Philippine Tourism Authority is missing out this great Island of Guimaras.
	shutter-box.talentado.com /super-ferry-17-the-beautiful-island-of-guimaras (88 words)

	Guimaras Vacations Philippines Travel - List of Guimaras Tourism, Attractions, Hotel Deals, Island Beaches, Beach ...
		The site is focused in assisting business or leisure travellers to search and book their hotels or resorts that meet their needs and budget.
		Guimaras online booking for your vacation holidays, weekend short stays, travelling or business appointments, discover our offers and special promotions from economy hotels to luxury Guimaras hotels and resorts.
		Book your hotel accommodations in Guimaras and in Philippines hotels, beaches, island resorts, travel packages.
	www.phvacation.com /guimaras-philippines (307 words)

	Guimaras Hotels - HotelTravel.com HOTEL REVIEWS, DISCOUNTS up to 75%
		Guimaras Hotels - HotelTravel.com HOTEL REVIEWS, DISCOUNTS up to 75%
		The sweetest mangoes in the world from over 50,000 trees can be found on this quiet island.
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	www.hoteltravel.com /philippines/guimaras/hotels.htm (71 words)

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