Romblon | |
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Municipality of Romblon | |
Nickname: Marble Capital of the Philippines | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 12°34′44″N122°16′29″E / 12.578869°N 122.274656°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Mimaropa |
Province | Romblon |
District | Lone district |
Founded | 1571 (as encomienda) |
Incorporated | 1631 (as pueblo) |
Barangays | 31 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Gerard S. Montojo |
• Vice Mayor | Mariano "Anoy" M. Mateo |
• Representative | Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona |
• Electorate | 26,229 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 86.87 km2 (33.54 sq mi) |
Highest elevation (Mount Lagting) | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 40,554 |
• Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
• Households | 10,406 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 21.71 |
• Revenue | ₱ 144.1 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 231.8 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 106 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 32.13 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Romblon Electric Cooperative (ROMELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5500 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
Native languages | Romblomanon Tagalog |
Website | www |
Romblon, officially the Municipality of Romblon, is a 3rd class municipality and capital of the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,554 people [3] . The archipelagic municipality is the capital of Romblon province and the seat of its provincial government. It includes Romblon Island as well as the nearby islands of Lugbon, Alad and Cobrador.
Romblon island is one of the three major islands of the province, aside from Sibuyan Island and Tablas Island. As the capital of the province, its natives mostly speak Romblomanon or Ini language. Romblon is known for its local marble industry and is the second biggest producer of the mineral in the country. It is also a tourist destination because of its unspoiled beaches and Spanish-era twin forts.
The first inhabitants of Romblon were the Negritos tribes of Panay and the Mindoro Mangyan tribes. The discovery of hanging coffins and artistic material in the caves of the island of Banton demonstrates the existence of a rich and ancient civilization and aboriginal culture. [5]
The islands were first visited by Spanish conquistador Martin de Goiti in late 1569, and were thereafter organized by the Spanish into encomiendas . The encomienda of Donblon (Romblon), established on April 24, 1571, was granted to Don Gonzalo Riquel. In the first census done by Spanish navigator Miguel de Loarca in 1582, Romblon Island was shown to have 240 residents engaged in wax gathering. [6] At this time, Miguel de Loarca recorded the island's name as "Lomlon" or "Doblon". [7] In the local Visayan dialect, the word means a bird warming an egg in its nest. It was also known as Domblon before the present name was adopted. [5]
In 1631, during the term of Spanish Governor-General Juan Niño de Tabora, Romblon was established as a pueblo, making it one of the two oldest settlements in the province, the other being Banton located in the north of the province. [6] In 1635, the island of Romblon was evangelized by Spanish Recollect fathers and became a dependency of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. Their fortified church is the present cathedral of Romblon. It received its first Spanish missionaries in the 17th century. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it was often ravaged by Moros. [8] Two forts were erected by the Spanish, San Andrés and Santiago. [9]
It was organized into a Comandancia (a province or district under military control) by the Spanish in 1853.
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In 1898, at the conclusion of the Spanish–American War, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States. In 1901, the Americans established a civilian government in the town. [10] [11] Ten new barrios were created while three existing barrios were also abolished. These include Aglomiom, which was merged to Sablayan due to its small population, Embarcacion, which was attached again to El Pueblo or Poblacion, and the inland barrio of Cogon, which was reorganized and split into five barrios of Tambac, Ilauran, Macalas, Lamao, and Agbaluto (referred collectively as TIMLA, from their initial letters) while barrio Alfonso XIII was renamed as Li-o.
The 10 additional barrios were Bagacay, Agbudia, Agtongo, Embarcacion, Maria Cristina (renamed as Sawang) and the five TIMLA barrios. Agtongo was created into a separate barrio in 1916, taken from Cajimos. In 1918, those engaged in the maritime industry were designated separately as a distinct barrio known as Embarcacion, which was annexed again to barrio Poblacion or El Pueblo in 1939. Agbudia was the last barrio to be created after being taken from Guimpingan in 1939. Meanwhile, the two barrios Majabangbaybay and Sogod, located in Tablas island, were returned to Badajoz (now San Agustin), and were abolished as independent barrios and attached as sitios of barrio Guinpuc-an (Carmen) in 1901.
During World War II, an American force landed in the island on March 11, 1945, and liberated it from the occupying Japanese forces. By March 18, the entire province was liberated from the Japanese. A monument located near the beach in Sawang commemorates this.
The Republic of the Philippines became an independent sovereign nation on July 4,1946. The island barrio of Nagoso was renamed Cobrador in 1960 and the urban barangay of Poblacion was split into four separate barangays, named simply as Barangays 1, 2, 3, and 4 in 1975. [12]
On March 25, 2018, the Sandiganbayan, a special appellate collegial court that tries graft and corruption cases, affirmed its ruling sentencing Romblon mayor Mariano Mateo, former mayor Leo Mérida and eight other former local officials to 10 years in prison. The ruling was in connection with the alleged anomalous procurement of a heavy equipment. The case, which was filed in 2010, stemmed from the municipal government's purchase of a backhoe amounting to P13.95 million in November 2005 without public bidding. At the time, Mérida was mayor and Mateo was councilor. The court said witnesses testified that the backhoe was not used for the purpose for which it was purchased. [13]
In the 18th Congress of the Philippines, house bills were filed by various representatives which seeks Romblon including other capital towns of provinces with no current component cities, independent component cities or highly urbanized cities to automatically convert into cities. House Bill No. 5535 to this effect was referred to the House Committee on Local Government on November 25, 2019. [14] [15] [16] [17]
Geography | |
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Archipelago | Romblon Group of Islands |
Adjacent to | Sibuyan Sea |
Administration | |
Region | Mimaropa |
Province | Romblon |
Municipality | Romblon |
Largest settlement | Romblon(pop. 38,758) |
Demographics | |
Population | 38,758 (2015) |
Additional information | |
The municipality consists primarily of Romblon Island, as well as the smaller Alad, Cobrador, and Logbon islands, to the northwest, each of which are their own barangays. The municipality proper is situated along the coast of Romblon Bay, a natural harbor and safe haven for ships passing in the area during inclement weather. The highest peak is Mount Lagting in barangay Sablayan with a height of 444 metres (1,457 ft).
Romblon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate data for Romblon, Romblon (1981–2010, extremes 1904–2012) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 35.5 (95.9) | 35.1 (95.2) | 35.8 (96.4) | 37.5 (99.5) | 38.2 (100.8) | 38.2 (100.8) | 37.7 (99.9) | 35.7 (96.3) | 35.8 (96.4) | 35.3 (95.5) | 35.2 (95.4) | 34.1 (93.4) | 38.2 (100.8) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.4 (83.1) | 29.1 (84.4) | 30.4 (86.7) | 32.0 (89.6) | 32.6 (90.7) | 31.7 (89.1) | 30.8 (87.4) | 30.5 (86.9) | 30.6 (87.1) | 30.3 (86.5) | 29.7 (85.5) | 28.5 (83.3) | 30.4 (86.7) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.2 (79.2) | 26.7 (80.1) | 27.6 (81.7) | 29.0 (84.2) | 29.4 (84.9) | 28.7 (83.7) | 28.1 (82.6) | 28.0 (82.4) | 28.0 (82.4) | 27.8 (82.0) | 27.5 (81.5) | 26.5 (79.7) | 27.8 (82.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 24.0 (75.2) | 24.2 (75.6) | 24.9 (76.8) | 26.0 (78.8) | 26.3 (79.3) | 25.8 (78.4) | 25.4 (77.7) | 25.5 (77.9) | 25.3 (77.5) | 25.2 (77.4) | 25.2 (77.4) | 24.4 (75.9) | 25.2 (77.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) | 17.0 (62.6) | 19.7 (67.5) | 20.1 (68.2) | 15.6 (60.1) | 20.6 (69.1) | 21.1 (70.0) | 21.2 (70.2) | 21.0 (69.8) | 20.4 (68.7) | 20.3 (68.5) | 18.5 (65.3) | 15.6 (60.1) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 99.2 (3.91) | 63.4 (2.50) | 59.7 (2.35) | 68.2 (2.69) | 147.3 (5.80) | 233.1 (9.18) | 260.5 (10.26) | 210.3 (8.28) | 259.9 (10.23) | 320.3 (12.61) | 270.1 (10.63) | 211.8 (8.34) | 2,203.9 (86.77) |
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 167 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 84 | 83 | 81 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 |
Source: PAGASA [18] [19] |
Romblon falls under Type III of the Corona climatic classification system which was devised in 1920. It is characterized by no pronounced wet and dry seasons. Generally, the wet season is from June to November and sometimes extends up to December when the southwest monsoon is predominant. The dry season is from January to May but is sometimes interrupted by erratic rainfall. The annual mean temperature is 27 °C (81 °F), with February as the coldest month with temperatures dropping to 20 °C (68 °F), and May as the warmest month with temperatures reaching up to 35 °C (95 °F). Habagat monsoon winds pass through the province from June to October while northeasterly winds or Amihan blows through the islands from December to February.
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [20] [21] [22] [23] |
Romblomanons are the indigenous inhabitants of Romblon. They are part of the wider Visayan ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. In 2015, there were 38,758 people living in Romblon. Most Romblomanons speak Ini, one of the three languages in the province after Asi and Onhan.
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Romblon's economy relies much on the local marble industry. Marble is the most significant mineral deposit of Romblon and is the most renowned product of the province. The province is the second biggest provincial marble producer of the country next to Bulacan. Romblon marble is of very high quality and comes in shades of white, green, pink, red and black. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has estimated that Romblon is endowed with about 150 million metric tons of marble. At current rates of extraction, the supply may last for three more centuries. Tablas Island is also believed to have vast reserves of marble.
Marble quarrying and processing are major activities in Romblon. Among the most common marble products are categorized into the following: novelty items (gifts, ashtray, table bars), furniture (dining tables, baptismal fonts) and construction materials (tiles, balusters, marble chips). Aside from marble quarrying and processing, tourism, fishing and coconut farming are also basic livelihood sources in the island.
The port of Romblon, one of the major ports of the Philippines, is located in Romblon, Romblon. The main transportation link to Romblon is through RORO vessels operated by Montenegro Lines, 2GO Travel, Starhorse Shipping, Navios Shipping and/or others that dock at Romblon port from the ports of Batangas or Lucena on Luzon island or from other Philippine port cities. Travel time from Luzon usually takes about six to seven hours. RORO vessels also travel directly from Batangas to Odiongan on nearby Tablas island, and from there, travelers can ride a jeepney to the port of San Agustin where they can catch a ferry or motorized outrigger boat to Romblon. [31]
Some shipping lines also operate between Romblon and Roxas, Capiz on Panay island. Travel connections are generally available between either Roxas or Odiongan and Boracay and with other Philippine tourism destinations.
The closest airport with active airline service is Tugdan Airport in the town of Alcantara in the neighboring island of Tablas. From Alcantara, Romblon can be reached in 3–4 hours by jeepney and an hour by motorized boats or 40 minutes by ferry from San Agustin.
The island municipality is connected through the circumferential Romblon-Cogon-Sablayan Road as well as through a network of shorter roads. Modes of transportation available throughout the island include jeepneys and tricycles.
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The capital town of Romblon has a number of tourist places, which include:
Barangay Capaclan in the municipality hosts the Romblon Provincial Capitol Complex, where the governor, the vice governor, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan hold office. The municipal government is seated in Barangay II.
Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, [33] the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde), a vice mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. The incumbent mayor is Gerard Montojo and the vice mayor is Mariano "Anoy" Mateo. [34]
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Term | Mayor | Vice Mayor |
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June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2010 | Gerard Montojo y Sy (CMD), (KAMPI) [35] [36] [37] | Melben Mesana y Montojo (CMD), (KAMPI) [36] [37] |
June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2013 | ||
June 30, 2013 - June 30, 2016 | Mariano "Anoy" Mateo | |
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2019 [38] | Mariano "Anoy" Mateo y Mallorca | Mart Arthur "Mac-Mac" L. Silverio |
June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2022 [39] | Gerard Montojo y Sy | Mariano "Anoy" Mateo y Mallorca |
June 30, 2022 - incumbent [34] |
Romblon, as a municipality and provincial capital, belongs to the lone district of the province of Romblon. Currently, the town is represented by Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona in the house of representatives.
Romblon, officially the Province of Romblon, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region. Its main components include Romblon, Romblon, an archipelagic municipality of the same name that also serves as the provincial capital; Tablas, the largest island, covering nine municipalities; Sibuyan with its three towns; as well as the smaller island municipalities of Corcuera, Banton, Concepcion, San Jose. The province lies south of Marinduque and Quezon, east of Oriental Mindoro, north of Aklan and Capiz, and west of Masbate. According to the 2020 census, it has a total population of 308,985.
San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,171 people.
Alcantara, officially the Municipality of Alcantara, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,171 people.
Cajidiocan, officially the Municipality of Cajidiocan, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,259 people. The municipality is located on Sibuyan Island, which has been dubbed as the "Galapagos of Asia" due to its pristine natural environment and high endemism rate for flora and fauna.
Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion, is a 6th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. The municipality is coextensive with Maestre de Campo Island, which is also known as Sibale Island. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,561 people.
Corcuera, officially the Municipality of Corcuera, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,112 people.
Calatrava, officially the Municipality of Calatrava, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,342 people.
Ferrol, officially the Municipality of Ferrol, is a 6th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,005 people.
Looc, officially the Municipality of Looc, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,799 people.
Magdiwang, officially the Municipality of Magdiwang, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,385 people.
Odiongan, officially the Municipality of Odiongan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,284 people. It is composed of 25 barangays.
San Andres, officially the Municipality of San Andres,, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,940 people.
San Agustín, officially the Municipality of San Agustín,, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,115 people.
San Jose, officially the Municipality of San Jose, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,759 people.
Santa Fe, officially the Municipality of Santa Fe, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,802 people.
Santa Maria, officially the Municipality of Santa Maria,, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,989 people.
Mogpog, officially the Municipality of Mogpog is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,516 people.
Mamburao, officially the Municipality of Mamburao, is a 2nd class municipality and capital of the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,705 people.
Sablayan, officially the Municipality of Sablayan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 92,598 people.
Roxas, officially the Municipality of Roxas, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 69,624 people.
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