Oriental Mindoro – Page 12 – Philippines Information

Ponderosa Recreational Eco and Adventure Park, Puerto Galera

The Ponderosa Recreational Eco Park and the Extreme Sports Adventure Park is situated in Santo Nino, Puerto Galera. Head out of Puerto Galera towards Baletero and White Beach.

Ponderosa Recreational Eco Park

Zip Line
Canopy Walk
Hanging Bridge
Animal Zone with: Fallow Deer, Ruso Deer, Native Deer, American MuleFoot, Pekin Duck

Extreme Sports Adventure Park
The Adventure Park is located at the Holy Child School, Santo Nino, Opposite the Shell petrol station.

Contact:
Tel: 0932 884 8790 (Sun)
Tel: 0917 552 8114 (Globe)
www.extremesportsphilippines.com/puertogalera

Paintball
ATV Riding/Driving
Go Cart
Mud Cart

Some of the pricing (June 2013) at Extreme Sports Adventure Park.

Go Kart Racing – P500 for 10 minutes
Mud Karts – P500 for 10 minutes, P100 for passenger
ATV’s – P500 for 10 minutes, P100 for passenger
Paintball – Equipment plus 100 Bullets : P600, Extra bullets (100) : P450
Jungle Camping – P300 p/person p/night
All activities include all necessary safety equipment, and free transport between the site and Sabang/White Beach/Puerto Galera.

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Banco De Oro, Puerto Galera

Banco De Oro (BDO)

It has been said that there is a Banco De Oro (BDO) ATM in White Beach, Puerto Galera.

However, the BDO website does NOT agree with that, and says the only Branch, and ATM, on Oriental Mindoro is in Calapan, about one hour away, on a long winding road. (travel sickness tablets advised for those who need them.)

National Website: www.bdo.com.ph

BRANCHES
Mindoro – Calapan
J. P. Rizal St., Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. 5200
Telephone: (043) 288-4104

ATM
Mindoro – Calapan
J. P. Rizal St., Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. 5200

Allied Bank, Puerto Galera

The Allied Savings Bank (ASB) is a subsidiary of the Allied Bank, which is now a part of the Philippine National Bank

In addition to its Head Office at the Allied Bank Center in Makati City, ASB now has twenty two (22) branches throughout Metro Manila and Southern Tagalog and Northern Tagalog. This includes one branch, and an ATM, in Puerto Galera.

Allied Savings Bank, Muelle Port, Poblacion, Puerto Galera. Tel: 043 442 0204

The ATM at this branch has a maximum withdrawal of 10,000 pesos per individual transaction, but you can make more than one ATM withdrawal of 10,000Php each day. For example; Two consecutive transactions is no problem.

Online transfers, for account holders, have a maximum daily transaction limit of P20,000. There is a P25 transaction fee for every successful fund transfer.

The Allied Savings Bank, is on the right when coming out of Muelle Port, and going up the hill heading to the town centre. The road to Sabang is straight on, while the road to White Beach is behind.

The Allied Savings Bank, has an ATM on the left, as you go up the steps. Security Guards are both outside the door, and inside. There is a queue system to use the tellers. take a number and sit in the waiting area on the right after going in. Non teller enquiries are dealt with on the left, at the two desks where other bank staff deal with general questions, new accounts, etc.

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Location:

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www.alliedsavingsbank.com.ph – www.alliedbank.com.ph

Allied Savings Bank, Puerto Galera, telephone numbers.
Tel: 043 442 0204 and 043 287 3121
Manila Line: 02 425 6381
Fax: 043 442 0203

Rural Bank Of Puerto Galera

Rural Bank of Puerto Galera, is one of three banks in Poblacion, Puerto Galera as at June 2013.

It also has an ATM. It is located just past the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, up the hill from Muelle Pier, on the road heading towards Sabang.

Poblacion,
Puerto Galera,
Oriental Mindoro

Tel: 043 442 0049 or 043 442 0095 (this may be fax machine)
Tel: 043 287 3141
Fax: 043 442 0095

Mobile: 0927 568 9253
Mobile: 0919 346 1669

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Date Established: 28th December 1972

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Western Union, Puerto Galera

Western Union, one of the International Money Transfer Companies, have a few branches/agencies in Puerto Galera, and at June 2013 they are located as follows:

Tourist Center, Sabang Beach, Sabang, Puerto Galera. Tel: 043 287 3109
New Galerian Businessmens Credit Cooperative, Hondura, Poblacion, Puerto Galera. Tel: 043 287 3130
Tupings Money Changer, Sabang Beach, Sabang, Puerto Galera. Tel: 043 287 3239
Tupings Money Changer, San Isidro Street, White Beach, Puerto Galera. Tel: 043 287 3239
Rural Bank Of Puerto Galera, Poblacion, Puerto Galera. Tel 043 442 0095 Mobile: 0927 568-9253 and 0919 346 1669
Isle Dot Net Internet Cafe, Muelle Poblacion, Puerto Galera. Tel: 02 449 2973
Galeras Pawnshop, Sabang, Puerto Galera. Tel: 02 449 2973
Joven S Motorbike Rental, Centilo Street, Puerto Galera. Tel: 0915 902 9574

National Website: www.westernunion.com.ph

National Telephone Numbers:

02 888-1200 (for calls within Metro Manila)
1-800-1-888-1200 (toll-free nationwide via PLDT Lines)
1-800-9-888-1200 (toll-free nationwide via Globe Lines)

Generics Pharmacy, Puerto Galera

The Generics Pharmacy is one of the Philippines larger chains of Pharmacies (Drug Stores, Chemist), with over 1,600 branches nationwide. They have one branch in Puerto Galera at June 2013
This is the view of the Generics Pharmacy, from the Public Market.

Generics Pharmacy,
Hondura,
Poblacion,
Puerto Galera.
Mobile: 0922 886 8494

National Website: www.thegenericspharmacy.com

A price list from the Generics Pharmacy, showing prices per tablet in Philippine Pesos:

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LBC Express, Puerto Galera

LBC Express have two branches in Puerto Galera, (as at June 2013), and they are located in the main center Poblacion and in Sabang.

LBC – Puerto Galera: Siete Pares Building, Hondura, Poblacion, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Tel: 043 287-3176 Mobile: 0922 851 0264

LBC – Sabang, Puerto Galera: Sabang Street, Sabang, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Tel: 043 xxx-xxxx Mobile: 09xx xxx xxxx

National Customer Service Hotlines: (NCR) 8585-999 and (Provincial) 1-800-10-8585999

LBC Poblacion, Puerto Galera. Yellow Building is the Public Market.

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Phone:
Metro Manila: 8585-999
Provincial: 1-800-10-8585-999

Siete Pares Building, Barangay Hondura, Puerto Galera

Businesses in Siete Pares Building, Barangay Hondura, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

Current at June 2013

LBC – Puerto Galera: Stall 2, Siete Pares Building, Barangay Hondura, Poblacion, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Tel: 043 287-3176 Mobile: 0922 851 0264

Loyola Plans Consolidated, Inc. – Puerto Galera District Office, Unit C, Siete Pares Building, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Tel: 043 287 3173 Mobile: 0923 634 5382

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Barangays in Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera comprises the following Barangays:

Aninuan – Aninuan Beach is the next beach to White Beach
Baclayan –
Balatero – This area has a Pier and the small Delos Reyes Hospital (Medical Clinic)
Dulangan –
Palangan –
Poblacion – The City Centre
Sabang – Famous for Beach and Night Life
San Antonio –
San Isidro (White Beach) – Famous for Beach and Night Life
Santo Niño –
Sinandigan –
Tabinay – Heading south from the centre
Villaflor – The Tamara Falls are in this area

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Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Batangas is the main port from the Philippines mainland for visitors to Puerto Galera.

Batangas Port is about 114 km South of Manila

Accurate distance between Manila and Batangas will vary as follows:

94 kilometers: Point to Point (Straight Line)
108 km Driving by one route.
118 km Driving by another route.

Popular Ferry operators to Puerto Galera from Batangas include:

All fares quoted will normally not include the additional fees:

PHP 30 Terminal fee
PHP 50 Environmental fee. (Payable by non locals)

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Mimaropa, Philippines

The name of this region, MIMAROPA, is an acronym that combines the names of its provinces: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.

Some of its islands take some effort to get to, but this contributes to their allure. Virgin forests, secluded beaches, thriving marine life, beautiful waterfalls, magical caves, and warm people will make your trip special.

There’s an enchantment to this region, especially underwater. Above land you’ll find simple towns, delicious seafood, and the quiet, laid-back island life that the people of MIMAROPA have had for centuries.

With its National Parks, World Heritage Sites, protected marine areas and even wild safari parks, the MIMAROPA region is definitely something different. You won’t find big cities, bustling highways, or traffic jams here. You will find rugged roads, palm-fringed beaches, and peace and serenity.

Political divisions of Region 4-B MIMAROPA with 2010 Population numbers are:

277,828 Marinduque. Capital is Boac with 52,892 population.
452,971 Occidental Mindoro. Capital is Mamburao with 39,237 population.
785,602 Oriental Mindoro. Capital is Calapan with 124,173 population.
994,340 Palawan. Capital is Puerto Princesa with 222,673 population.
283,930 Romblon. Capital is Romblon with 37,995 population.

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Occidental Mindoro, Mimaropa, Philippines

Occidental Mindoro has a population of 452,971, and 39,237 of these live in the capital city of Mamburao.

The Municipalities of Occidental Mindoro are:

Abra de Ilog
Calintaan
Looc
Lubang
Magsaysay
Mamburao (The capital)
Paluan
Rizal
Sablayan
San Jose
Santa Cruz

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Populations available from a PDF download file:

2010 Census of Population and Housing MIMAROPA

Oriental Mindoro, Mimaropa, Philippines

Oriental Mindoro has a population of 785,602, and 124,173 of these live in the capital city of Calapan.

The region of Puerto Galera is more well known, due to its tourism reputation, and has a population of 32,521.

The Municipalities of Oriental Mindoro are:

Baco
Bansud
Bongabong
Bulalacao
Calapan (Not a Municipality)
Gloria
Mansalay
Naujan
Pinamalayan
Pola
Puerto Galera (The only Philippines listing in the “Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World”)
Roxas
San Teodoro
Socorro
Victoria

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Populations available from a PDF download file:

2010 Census of Population and Housing MIMAROPA

www.puertobuynsell.info

www.puertobuynsell.info is the name of a website that was operating a classified adverts service in Puerto Galera, but is not functional at the moment. (10 June 2013)

This is the message I got when I just visited:

It’s your lucky day! This domain is available now.
The registration of puertobuynsell.info lapsed on 05/07/2013 [7th May].
This domain is available through Go Daddy Auctions®.
Bid on it now before someone else does.

So, as I was looking for property to buy or rent in Puerto Galera, maybe I should create my own adverts site.

Let me know if you have anything to sell, using the contact form below, and I will consider setting up a site here.

Tamaraw Falls, Villaflor, Puerto Galera

The Tamaraw Falls are located in the Villaflor area of Puerto Galera in Mindoro Oriental, near San Teodoro.

Location is at the KM.37 marker, 37 kms North of Calapan and 15kms South of Puerto Galera.

The Tamaraw Falls, with a height of about 130 metres, are a series of smaller cascading waterfalls finally combining into a single cascade falling into a pool at the foot. This waterfall, being right on the side of the Puerto Galera – Calapan road are an easy attraction for passers-by, as well as those seeking out the location.

The trip to the Tamaraw Falls is most commonly done by a Jeepney ride on the Puerto Galera to Calapan route, but get off at the falls, and then get another Jeepney back to Puerto Galera. The journey should be about 30 minutes, and no more than about 50 peso per person on a Jeepney, each way. (2013)

Tamaraw Falls, Villaflor, Puerto Galera

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Hotels can often offer a tour package to the Tamaraw Falls, or you can obtain your own transport, using a tricycle for example.

An example price that I have seen, for a Tamaraw Falls Tour Package from White beach, was almost 5,000 pesos for 2 or more people. I went past the falls in a Jeepney the other day, and the cost was under 200 pesos each, but that was going much further to Calapan, and was for the return journey too.

I should stop next time and have a good look at the falls, and maybe get some photos to go here.

Once we know it well, may we could arrange economical tours for people 😉

Stairway Foundation, Puerto Galera

Stairway Foundation Inc.
Aninuan,
Puerto Galera,
Oriental Mindoro

Tel: + 63 917 843 1922

Philippines: http://www.stairwayfoundation.org
Denmark: http://www.stairwaydanmark.dk

Stairway Foundation Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit, non-government child care organization located in Puerto Galera, in the island of Oriental Mindoro.
It was established in 1990 by Lars C. Jorgensen and Monica D. Ray as an alternative program for the most marginalized and endangered streetchildren in the Philippines.

Real Estate in Puerto Galera

Websites for Property for Sale in Puerto Galera

Property Buying costs:

From: puerto.pgli.jp

Attony’s fee　1% of purchase price
Capital Gain Tax　6% of purchase price
Documentary Stamp 1.5% of purchase price
Transferring of title Certificate 0.5% of purchase price
Tax Declaration　PHP 100-500

From: www.housinginteractive.com

Philippines Capital Gains Tax – 6% of actual sale price. This is paid by the seller but in some cases it might be expected that the buyer pays. This percentage could differ if the property assessed is being used by a business or is a title- owned by a corporation, in this case the percentage is 7.5%
Philippines Documentary Stamp Tax – 1.5% of the actual sale price. This is paid by either the buyer or the seller upon agreement. Normally however, it is the buyer who shoulders the cost.
Philippines Transfer Tax – 0.5% of the actual sale price
Philippines Registration Fee – 0.25% of the actual sale price

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, Puerto Galera

2014 Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, Puerto Galera

Dates for 2014: FEB 27 – MAR 2, 2014 Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is the first international music and arts festival of its calibre in the Asia-Pacific.
It is set amidst the tropical gardens of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines; truly one of the world’s most enchanting backdrops for a festival.
The festival grounds is situated on the foothills of the majestic Mount Malasimbo where its most prominent feature is a grass-terraced amphitheatre that overlooks the bay, renowned as one of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World”.

The festival debuted in February 2011 to a stunning turnout of 1,500 individuals. Attendance more than doubled on year two as the festival drew in over 3,500 tourists to Puerto Galera.
The festival is recognized by the Department of Tourism Philippines as a prime catalyst for the country’s continued advance in music, arts, and culture.
It is highly publicized in local and international media for its awe-inspiring landscape and unique eco-cultural program.

http://malasimbofestival.com

The 2013 Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival was held on March 1st to March 3rd 2013 in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

Artists included were:

Joss Stone (An English soul singer)
Jimmy Cliff (A Jamaican reggae musician)
Similarobjects
Ivan Theory
Yolanda Moon
Jazlagiba

Malasimbo is named after the inactive volcano Mt. Malasimbo overlooking the Puerto Galera bay.

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Mt. Malasimbo, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro is a 4 to 5 hour climb and is 1,168 Metres above Sea Level.
Location: 13.45°N; 120.9°E
www.pinoymountaineer.com