Port of Laylay in Boac, Marinduque The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is setting aside P176 million to for seaport development in Bohol, Marinduque, and Surigao del Norte. Nearly P59 million will be spent to build a passenger terminal building at the Port of Tagbilaran in Bohol, while P73.5 million will be used to construction a wharf, a roll-on roll-off (Roro) ramp, and a back-up area at the Port of Balanacan in Mogpog, Marinduque, the port regulator said in an invitation to bid. PPA said investors have until April 14 to…
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MNN is a one-stop online portal serving the island province of Marinduque. Aside from providing the latest news, information and as-it-happens updates in and around the province, the site likewise lends its hands in promoting the island to boost local tourism. It serves as the eyes, ears and voice of every Marinduqueno,
Newly Developed Eco-Tourism Park in Marinduque to Generate Jobs, Livelihood
Floating nipa hut just right for fishing bangus and cooking by yourselves.Credit goes to the owner of the photo. BOAC, Marinduque, January 12 (PIA) – Investing in local tourism is a sound decision, if authorities want to reduce unemployment.Led by Governor Carmencita Reyes, the provincial government is developing proto-types of community-based rural tourism that will create jobs and open livelihood opportunities in all barangays. The latest model was the CARMEN (Center for Agricultural Research and Enterprise Network) Eco-Tourism Adventure Park in Sta. Cruz Town. More than half of the park’s…
Marinduque Quick Facts
WHY VISIT? The island province is a heart-shaped Eden of sand, sea, mountains, and falls – all you could ever hope for in an island vacation. Marinduque known as “The Heart Shape Province in the Philippines” About eleven miles away from the island of Luzon is a heart shaped piece of land (370 square miles) surrounded by the clear deep blue sea – Marinduque. It is the geo-physical center of the Philippines, hence dubbed as “The Heart of the Philippines”. It is the smallest province in the southern Tagalog Region…
About Round Trip Marinduque Travel and Tour
Round Trip Marinduque Travel and Tour has been established to help the local tourism sector in gaining and bringing more visitors and travelers to the beautiful Island Province of Marinduque. RTMT&T helps also the Luzon Datum Van Shuttle Operator and Driver Association, resorts, hotels, restaurants owners as well as the provincial government in promoting the cultures, traditions and islands’ magical treasures like caves, waterfalls, beaches, heritage houses and local specialties. Round Trip Marinduque Travel and Tour caters both group and individual clients. It offers complete local and ground arrangement in…
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Romeo A. Mataac, Jr. is an internal researcher, youth advocate and amateur traveler. He has 5 year background experience in finance and accounting operations and business process outsourcing. He worked in Development Bank of the Philippines-Human Resources Department, Compensation and Benefits Management Division. He also served as a part time instructor in Rizal Technological University.