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Magdiwang - "Magdiwang is the home of Mt. Guiting-Guiting, the highest peak in Sibuyan Island. The town has much more to offer, stunning sceneries such as lovely beaches, astonishing waterfalls and thick forest are only some of Magdiwang's pride and endowment."

The history of Magdiwang begun sometime in 17th century. A group of religious missionaries led by Valentine Ayala found settlement in this place originally named the place Magallanes, in honor of Ferdinand Magallanes. From a mere barrio of Cajidiocan. On January 1, 1947, The Philippine President signed the Republic Act no. 48 making Magdiwang as a Municipality.

Situated in the island of Sibuyan, the municipality of Magdiwang is bounded by the municipality of Cajidicocan in the east and the municipality of San Fernando in the south and by Sibuyan Sea on the north. Magdiwang is known for its dense forest, which is one of the favorites by mountain climbers to conquer and explore. The island possesses endemic and rare species that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. Scientific research, education and recreation rare only some of the reasons why it is the favorite area of foreigners. The island has an abundance of corral reefs, and mangroves.

Magdiwang is one of the three municipalities which composed the Sibuyan island, the second largest among the island of Romblon, it is bounded on the West by Cajidiocan on the South by San Fernando and on the North by Sibuyan Sea facing the Romblon, Romblon.

The total land area of Magdiwang is 11,190 hectares. The municipality is hilly and has a mountainous terrain. The town has the following soil classification: Tupi loam, Laylay sandy clay loam and Mogpog Farson Complex.

MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The woods and forests are always so near and alive. The rivers and the falls, from Dalipi to the sparkling torrents of Cataja Falls, gouged from solid rock by eons. The verity of nature becomes more palpable due to the thundering water and that are partly hidden by a tangle of trees and brush.

MAGDIWANG BEACH – Stretches over two kilometer on the western side of Magdiwang facing the Sibuyan Sea.

MT. GUITING-GUITING – The pride of Magdiwang and the whole Romblon, this is the highest peak in Sibuyan Island, reaching a highest of 6,725 feet. Its northeast ridge has a series of jagged peaks from which the mountain earned its name Guiting-guiting that means, "saw tooth" in the local vernacular. Mountaineers would love to take the challenge and siege the rugged terrain of the mountain.

LAMBINGAN FALLS – Romantic hideaway marked by huge boulders that deflect the cascade from the heights, the park is complimented by other tourist potentials that is constantly developed for town beautification because of its lush greenery. The falls has a natural pool with cool surroundings, ideal for swimming and picnics.

PASEO DE MAGDIWANG – Close to Magdiwang beach, the farm is home to a strand of agojo and pine trees that are older than the park.

MARINE GARDEN – A repository of rich marine life that is a boon for scuba divers and explorer of the deep.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Magdiwang is an agricultural municipality. It has a highest level of production according to the latest data from the office of the provincial agriculturist. Vast are planted to root crops with a highest level in term of vegetable productivity. Establishment is 0.95 industry sector, 1.57 service sector. Am entry to national resource.

POWER SUPPLY

Magdiwang relies on ROMELCO power, which facilitate the area.

WATER SUPPLY

The municipality has 5 community irrigation project with 188 service area that serves the area. Potable water is mostly in typical individual distribution. Source are deep wells, jet pumps and springs.

COMMUNICATION

Liberty Phones and RCPI-BayanTel serves the town.

TRANSPORTATION

Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ), Pedicabs, Tricycles, Solo motorcycles and some Private vehicles.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Agri Business

Fish Culture and Processing

Cut flower Industries

Cottage Industries

Garments

Tourism Related Facilities

Banking

Other Non-Pollutive Industries

HOW TO GET THERE

BATANGAS-SAN AGUSTIN-ROMBLON-MAGDIWANG

One can travel through Princess Camille of Shipshape Ferry, which departs every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

MANILA-CAJIDIOCAN-MAGDIWANG

Take MV Mary the Queen of MBRS Lines at Pier 8 Manila, the departure time is 5:00 PM every Saturday to Cajidiocan port. From Cajidiocan, a travel to reach Magdiwang by jeepney lasts for 30 minutes.

WHERE TO STAY

Corran Guest House

Strangers Inn

Rocha's Lodging House

The Jungle

INFORMATION ASSISTANCE

Municipal Tourism Council

Magdiwang, Romblon

Hon. MONTON, JULIE R.

Municipal Mayor

Satellite Phone No.: 0981-992017