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  Romblon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Romblon is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon.
Romblon consists of numerous islands sitting in the Sibuyan Sea.
Romblon is the country's leading producer of high-quality marble, comparable to that of Italy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Romblon   (308 words)

  
 GlobalPinoy, Travel - Romblon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Province of Romblon is a cluster of twenty islands lying at the center of the Philippine archipelago.
Romblon’s three major islands are Tablas, Romblon, and Sibuyan, forming the largest and populated areas.
Though the smallest of the three major islands, Romblon is the seat of the provincial government and center of commercial and economic activities in the province.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/romblon.php   (854 words)

  
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Although the local situation is characterized by massive poverty because a majority of its people are poor fisher folk and marginalized farmers, the resources and strength of the Romblomanons, as the native inhabitants are called, have come to the fore to solve the vital problems that beset the diocese.
Romblon is a province composed of 20 islands and islets surrounded by deep waters in the Western Visayas region known as Region IV.
Its titular patron is St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and its secondary patron is the Santo Niño.
www.cbcponline.net /romblon   (673 words)

  
 The Provincial Profile of Romblon
Romblon does not experience a pronounced a marked seasonal shift, but is relatively dry from November to April.
Romblon is famous for its traditional weaving and basketry.
Romblon's population of 227,000 is young, highly educated and trainable.
www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/romblon.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Romblon Province, Region 4, Philippines
Romblon is a cluster of twenty islands Iying in the Sibuyan Sea that is practically at the center of the Philippine archipelago.
Romblon was created as a province in 1901 but due to insufficient income, it became a sub-province of Capiz in 1907 until 1917, when it was re-established as a province.
In 1946, Romblon was abolished as a province.
www.fortunecity.com /oasis/acapulco/215/region4/romblon/romblon.htm   (361 words)

  
 Romblon Province   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Romblon Province, south of Marindugue consists of three main islands, Romblon, Tablas and Sibuyan together with about 15 smaller islands.
The little town of Romblon is its undisputes centre, officially called "Romblon on Romblon in Romblon".
Romblon island is the country’s main source of marble.
www.regit.com /regitour/philipin/intplace/romblon.htm   (151 words)

  
 Landkarten
This was, however, insignificant compared with the injuries the town of Romblon and other towns in the province sustained in the hands of the Moros, as the Moslems of Mindanao were then called, during the Moro depredation when a good numver of the inhabitants were held captives.
On March 16, 1901, the American civil government was established and in 1907 Romblon became a sub-province of Capiz.
Romblon was occupied by the Japanese forces on March 21, 1942.
www.romblon-isl.com /uebersichtskarte_phil_eng.html   (718 words)

  
 Romblon Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Romblon is the perfect place for outdoor activates.
Romblon's unspoiled seas and hidden coves beckon the weary travelers to romantic boating and island hopping activities...
Romblon's 17 municipalities are perfect hideaways, where stressed city residents can seek repose...
romblontourism.com   (112 words)

  
 Romblon - Apr. 30, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
ROMBLON is the island that the late NVM Gonzalez referred to in his little book "Look, Stranger, on This Island Now."
The book remained unread on my shelves for a long time since I find little time for fiction and literature, but I finally opened it when I found out that the "stranger" in the title is Jose Rizal who visited the island briefly in the 19th century.
Romblon may be a sleepy town, but it has its own economic indicator on its rest room doors.
www.inq7.net /opi/2004/apr/30/opi_arocampo-1.htm   (952 words)

  
 ABS-CBN Interactive
Romblon Rep. Eduardo C. Firmalo said the opening of the Rombtron CME plant on Friday ensures the availability of a cheaper diesel substitute and the stabilization of copra prices in the province.
Romblon Governor Perpetuo Ylagan said the provincial government could establish five CME plants in Tablas Island alone due to the high yield of copra in the area.
"We deliberately chose Romblon because it is an island province and it is coconut-producing.
www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=5279   (1187 words)

  
 Romblon State College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Romblon State College is one of the oldest institution of learning in Southern Tagalog Region.
As early as 1978, the plan to convert the Romblon Agricultural College into a State College sought the assistance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for endorsement to the Interim Batasan Pambansa.
Under the able leadership of Honorable Nemesio V. Ganan Jr., Assemblyman for Region IV at the same time representing Romblon, authorized Parliamentary Bill 131, an act converting the Romblon Agricultural College in the municipality of Odiongan, Romblon into a State College to be known as the Romblon State College and appropriating funds thereof.
www.uplb.edu.ph /admin/ovcre/starrdec/rosc.htm   (637 words)

  
 Romblon Travel Guide
Tablas is the largest and longest among the cluster of islands.
Romblon is a cluster of twenty islands lying in the Sibuyan Sea that is practically at the center of the Philippine archipelago.
Romblon is also called "Marble Country" and experts says that Romblon marble are equal to Italian marble in quality.
www.romblon.homestead.com /home.html   (755 words)

  
 Local Government Unit: Provincial Government of Romblon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Strategically located in the center of the Philippine archipelago, the Province of Romblon is a cluster of 20 rustic and unspoiled islands.
It is known as the "marble country" of the Philippines.
Aside from its tourist destinations, Romblon is rich in natural resources.
elgu2.ncc.gov.ph /romblonprov   (179 words)

  
 About Romblon Province, Philippines
Romblon is also known as the "Marble Country".
Romblon was abolished as a province in 1941.
Joseph Cathedral in Romblon town was built by the recollect fathers in the 15th century and features a Byzantine altar, stained-glass windows, and a collection of antique icons and religious paintings.
www.islandsproperties.com /places/romblon.htm   (440 words)

  
 Romblon Island, Philippines - Discount Cruises, Last-Minute Cruises, Short Notice Cruises - Vacations To Go
Romblon Island is actually made up of series of islands, each with its own unique characteristics.
Romblon, the main island, boasts Logbon, Alad and Cobrador, three islets with white-sand beaches, as well as St. Joseph Cathedral, built in the 15th century, and San Andres, a Spanish fort made of coral bricks.
At the southern tip of the island is Canyayo Beach, a combination of white sand and crushed coral overlooking Mt. Guiting-Guiting, the highest peak in Romblon.
www.vacationstogo.com /cruiseports/viewport.cfm?port=861   (284 words)

  
 The Languages of Romblon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jason Lobel is currently involved in research on the languages of Romblon Province, a project he began in September 2000.
A descriptive study of the languages of the Romblon Province of the Philippines.
Useful for travellers to Romblon; for citizens of Romblon to understand each other's languages; and for students in Romblon to learn Filipino and English.
home.san.rr.com /bikol/romblon.html   (165 words)

  
 RDL-CLEAR - Welcome to Romblon Discussion List - Cultural, Livelihood and Educational Assistance for Romblon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is a non-profit organization made up of Romblon natives from the Philippines who mostly reside or are naturalized citizens of foreign countries.
But in Romblon, it actually refers to a local tradition of sharing food, more specifically a dish of vegetable stew called “inaslom”.
Therefore to sanrok or sandok (as it is referred to in the other islands) is to ladle a dish to one’s neighbor.
www.romblon.org /faq.php   (626 words)

  
 Sanrokan News Magazine - Romblon Province, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
“Reacting to some searching questions posed by Romblon native Nic Musico, Petron’s corporate communications manager Virginia A. Ruivivar wrote to tell us that they would send him their answers to his questions.
Ipil, Lonos, Romblon will adversely affect the island's environment and tourism.
“This developed as the Concerned Citizens of Romblon (CCR) and Romblon Gov. Eleandro Madrona appealed to Alvarez for an "open and thorough public hearing" on the controversial P10.8-million plant as well as a recent resolution approved by the Romblon Municipal Tourism Council banning all fuel depots from the Lonos-Romblon area.
www.sanrokan.com /op_eds.php?topic=opeds1p8   (544 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Jaro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Diocese in the Philippine Islands, formerly a part of the Diocese of Cebú, was made a separate diocese on 27 May, 1865.
It comprises the islands of Panay and Negros; the Romblon, Palawan, and Jolo groups, and in the island of Mindanao the Provinces of Zamboanga, Cottabato, and Davao.
Here and there throughout the diocese are some Aglipayan schismatics, and in Mindanao and the Jolo group a large number of Mohammedans and some pagans.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08323d.htm   (496 words)

  
 RDL-CLEAR - Welcome to Romblon Discussion List - Cultural, Livelihood and Educational Assistance for Romblon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Romblon Studies Center for Culture and the Arts
RDL- CLEAR aims to assist the province of Romblon, Philippines through programs and projects on culture, livelihood, education, environ-mental protection and medical services.
Through its activities and commitment to help, RDL-CLEAR hopes to bring together Romblomanons in the Philippines and those in diaspora around the world.
www.romblon.org   (104 words)

  
 Sanrokan News Magazine - Romblon Province, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Romblon Travel Guide with links to local radio stations.
Got a Romblon site, or surfed into a good one lately?
Please email us the URL so we can visit the site and include it in this Directory.
www.sanrokan.com /view.php?action=links   (163 words)

  
 House of Representatives - House Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROMBLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE ODIONGAN NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROMBLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROMBLON, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE ROMBLON NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Status: Approved by the House on 2005-12-14, transmitted to on 2005-12-22 and received by the Senate on 2005-12-22
www.congress.gov.ph /members/print_member.php?id=firmalo   (966 words)

  
 Parishes
A. Ecclesiastical District of Romblon and Maghali Islands
Parish of St. Augustine, San Agustin, 5501 Romblon
On Loan to the Diocese of Orange Country, California, USA:
www.cbcponline.net /romblon/html/parishes.html   (151 words)

  
 Philippines > Romblon > Choose city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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