Mindoro

Mindoro The island was divided into its two present-day provinces, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro, in 1950.

In past times, it was called Ma-i or Mait by ancient Chinese traders and, by Spaniards, as Mina de Oro (meaning "gold mine") from where the island got its current name. Before then, since 1921, the entire island was one province. According to the late historian William Henry Scott,[1] an entry in the official history of the Sung Dynasty for the year 972 mentions Ma-i as a trading partner of China.

Other Chinese records referring to Ma-i or Mindoro appear in the years that follow. Prehispanic Source Materials enumerates the products that Mindoro traders exchanged with the Chinese as "beeswax, cotton, true pearls, tortoise shell, medicinal betelnuts and yu-ta [jute?] cloth" for Chinese porcelain, trade gold, iron pots, lead, colored glass beads and iron needles.

24/02/2026

MANDIRIGMA SERIES 2026
Endurance.
Grit
Nature

Are you ready to face the elements?
The Mandirigma Series 2026 brings you a 10KM Endurance Race that will push your limits and awaken the warrior in you!

🏔️ What awaits you on the trail:
✔️ Challenging climbs
✔️ Thrilling river crossing
✔️ Grit-testing mud crawl
✔️ Breathtaking scenic views of Aliw Falls

đź“ŤRace Venue: Pilgrims Dream Eco Farm and Resort
đź“Ś Luisiana, Laguna

đź“…Race Day: May 24, 2026
đź“ťRegistration Opens: March 1, 2026

This is not just a race — it’s a battle against terrain, fatigue, and self-doubt, all rewarded with nature’s raw beauty.

Run with purpose.
Fight with heart.
Finish like a Mandirigma.
Stay tuned for registration details and race mechanics.

Kitakits sa putikan at trail, Mandirigma!!!

24/02/2026
14/11/2021
No to Mining!!!
27/02/2017

No to Mining!!!

09/05/2016

Vote wisely mga kabayan...

17/05/2013

I made a long awaited trip to the island of Mindoro to visit some of the different Mangyan groups there. There are 8 different Mangyan groups (Iraya, Alangan, Tadyawan, Tau-buid, Bangon, Buhid, Hanunoo and Ratagnon) on the island of Mindoro.

15/11/2011

Sa lahat ng Mindorenos....HAPPY 61st Founding Aniversary po!!! MAbuhay tayong mga lahing Mangyan :)

13/11/2011

Celebration for Mindoro’s
61st foundation starts today..

05/11/2011

CALAPAN CITY PROMO AD title: ANG BAGONG CALAPAN executive producer: CITY GOVERNMENT OF CALAPAN producer : CITY INFORMATION OFFICE director: WENG DEL MUNDO ED...

05/11/2011

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