Heart of the Philippines called "Marinduque"

in #untalented7 years ago (edited)

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Hi guys let me share to you my experience in visiting the province of Marinduque. I had given a chance to get here when i was assigned by our company with my workmates to do some project here for one week. The island province is sometimes called the heart of the Philippines because of two reasons first, the province is located in what we considered the geographical center of the country, second, Marinduque viewed from above takes the shape of a heart.
To get here from Manila ride a bus from Cubao bound to Lucena City, Quezon Province. From Lucena city just ride a tricycle bound to Dalahican port then ride a "roro" or boat for only 280 pesos just two hours travel to Balanacan port, Mogpog Marinduque. Here's a view from Balanacan port
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This is the statue of the province beloved patron saint "The mother of Immaculate Succor" or Ina ng Biglang awa. They believe that they were spared from the wrath of typhoon Yolanda because of the patron saint.
The province is composed of six municipality namely Mogpog, Boac, Gasan, Buenavista, Torrijos and Sta. Cruz. It is surrounded by crystaline waters of the Sibuyan sea and Tayabas Bay. We stayed at Hilltop Lodge Hotel in Mogpog for as low as 500php per day, the people here are very kind we can cook in our room without extra charges, they were very accommodating, the rooms are clean and very comfortable.
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This is the Church near our lodge. Mogpog church

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Let me tour you around to Boac the provincial capital of Marinduque . This is a small town surrounded with historical structures and old buildings. It's very beautiful, clean and quiet here, no traffic. You can just walk arround the market and visit the century old Boac carhedral.
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Just a few steps from market is the famous Boac cathedral established in 1792. It's a huge historical cathedral built in bricks and rocks. It's natural beauty is preserved , so serene and quiet place. Im amazed by it's design. I saw how great the structure of the church was. It's look old but still you can see the firm formation.
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Marinduque is well known of the Moriones Festival being celebrated throughout the Holy Week. Still the province has a lot of attractions all over the year.

One of the beach that is near our lodge is Ulong Bay Beach resort few minutes away from the town of Mogpog. Our group enjoyed staying at the beach. FB_IMG_1520800709745-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802320823-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802333694-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802330109-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802358570-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802257861-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802238221-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802364163-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520802343611-01.jpegFB_IMG_1520800839191.jpg

Here's one of my favorite sight here sunset at the beachFB_IMG_1520800857624.jpg
Marinduque is such a peaceful and beautiful place with historical attractions. Definitely a must see place. The food and hotel's here are very affordable, the surroundings are clean and the air is refreshing.We enjoyed staying here and i wish to comeback here to see the Moriones festival and the caves, beach, and mountains that i didn't see yet. Here's the random pictures of me and my team, I hope you enjoy and maybe you could soon visit this amazing island.
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Very nice :-) flash of hard work

Nice place!

Thanks sis

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Hello my friend I'll just follow you here on steemit I Don have whatsapp

Its ok :-) and thanku so much

Beautiful scenery, I hope I can visit this place too.

Yes sis ang mura ng hotel jan at food nakakamis

Truly there are many beautiful places in the Philippines and this is one of them. Soon I will visit these places thanks for sharing my list of places to visit is growing everyday hahaha.

Yes sis ang ganda ng Pinas

Ooohhh nice trip. I have been there once as well and the place is so packed during the moriones festival.

Yes idol thanks for the comment

Lovely place... packed with 100% untouched nature.

Yes mam i hope to back to witness moriones festival

Never been to marinduque.i'll add this to my list. 😊 thanks for sharing.

Thanks dear for sharing your experience

You've taken us on a tour. Wonderful! I notice the house you stayed in seems falling apart. The furniture are worn out. Is it an old house? But it looks clean enough.

I like how they were able to maintain the old structure of some of the houses. The old church is unbelievably old. Restoration is needed. It's amazing how it still stands.

I like how the sunset reflects on the water. Nice click!

Hi yes the house i stayed is a bit old but it's ok it's clean and very affordable

Maybe now they did some renovation in it because every holyweek they are fully book

Thanks for the compliment

Definitely on my bucket list to visit this place! Love it

Yes the place is very peaceful and refreshing

The sunset is a WOW! Keep it up!

Thanks idol

Marami pa talaga akong d napuntahan dito SA pinas. Totoo kaibigan maganda talaga dito SA atin. Salamat sa pag share Sana someday makapunta din ako sa marinduque.

Yes sis salamat