Region IV-B MIMAROPA
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The region is also formally known as the Southern Tagalog Islands. |
Romblon Islands Philippines Romblon History Romblon Climate Romblon Commerce Industry Romblon Cultural Attractions Romblon Demography Romblon Economy Romblon Is Famous For Romblon Festivals Romblon Geography Romblon Historical Attractions Romblon Languages Romblon Man-Made Attractions Romblon Natural Attractions Romblon Political Subdivision Romblon Population Romblon Religious Attractions Romblon Special Interest |
Romblon Islands Philippines
Romblon Commerce and Industry Romblon has become synonymous with its most important mineral resource - marble. In fact, all the islands comprising the province have marble. Quarries on these islands produce raw marble for sculpture and construction purposes. There are around 20 small and larger resorts, several hundred foreigners either living there permanently or still coming and going - and many fish sanctuaries plus an amazingly beautiful nature. with spring, river, waterfalls, caves etc. The occupations of the people include farming, livestock raising, and logging. The Sibuyan Sea provide year-round fishing opportunities.During the off-season, farmhands engage themselves in cottage industries such as basket-weaving, rope and fishnet making, and marble curing. The women of Romblon are mostly involved in crocheting. |
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Mindoro (divided into Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro), Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan (El Nido, Puerto Princesa) |