Visit Romblon

05/09/2024

𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗡, 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗦
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
Choose from a ferry (Starlite Ferries Inc , Starhorse Shipping Lines, Inc. , Montenegro Shipping Lines Incorporated ) going directly to Romblon or choose air travel (AirSWIFT Airlines) to Tablas Island, followed by a van transfer to San Agustin. From there, ferry or pump boat options will take you to Romblon, Romblon.
Routes:
Batangas to Romblon (Capital)
Lucena, Quezon to Romblon (Capital)
Capiz to Romblon (Capital)
Rest of the Romblon Islands to Romblon (Capital)
Manila (AirSwift) to Tablas to Romblon (Capital)
Caticlan, Aklan to Odiongan - San Agustin - Romblon (Capital)
Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Please note that the estimated duration provided is an approximation and may vary depending on various factors and unforeseen circumstances.

05/09/2024

Are you visiting the DRT SHOW in Manila?
(6-8 September 2024, SMX Convention Center, Manila)

Don't miss Jerome Kim's talk about the "Special critters of Romblon" on the stage this Saturday (Sep. 7) 2:30-3:00 PM.

See beautiful photos of our rare critters and learn about underwater photography.

05/09/2024

𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗡, 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗦

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!

Choose from a ferry (Starlite Ferries Inc , Starhorse Shipping Lines, Inc. , Montenegro Shipping Lines Incorporated ) going directly to Romblon or choose air travel (AirSWIFT Airlines) to Tablas Island, followed by a van transfer to San Agustin. From there, ferry or pump boat options will take you to Romblon, Romblon.

Routes:
Batangas to Romblon (Capital)
Lucena, Quezon to Romblon (Capital)
Capiz to Romblon (Capital)
Rest of the Romblon Islands to Romblon (Capital)
Manila (AirSwift) to Tablas to Romblon (Capital)
Caticlan, Aklan to Odiongan - San Agustin - Romblon (Capital)

Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Please note that the estimated duration provided is an approximation and may vary depending on various factors and unforeseen circumstances.

05/09/2024

𝗔 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁.

05/09/2024

Romblon Bay. THEN AND NOW. ⌛️

04/09/2024

𝗕𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 (Romblon, Philippines) has been recognized as one of the best in the world, making it onto The World's 50 Best Beaches.

03/09/2024

03/09/2024

The off-the-beaten Utod Beach with my High School friends (RNHS Class of 2009)🌴

02/09/2024

Keep safe and dry, mga ka-isla!

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01/09/2024

𝗔𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗸 𝗻𝗮 '𝗙', 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘆 '𝗥' 𝗮𝘁 '𝗠' 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻? ⏳

𝗔𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗸 𝗻𝗮 '𝗙', 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘆 '𝗥' 𝗮𝘁 '𝗠' 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻?

The letters "F," "R," and "M" in the surnames of the people of Romblon have a history that spans over one hundred years from the Spanish period.

On November 21, 1849, Spanish Captain and Governor General Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa issued a decree mandating that all Filipinos should choose a surname. The adoption of new surnames was necessary for the efficient implementation of census and taxation processes, as well as to monitor unusual or unauthorized migration throughout the Philippines. The decree was accompanied by a 141-page book called the "𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀" (Alphabetical Catalogue of Surnames), which was used to distribute surnames based on geographical locations.

The Catálogo alfabético de apellidos (English: Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames) is a book of surnames that was published in colonial-era Philippines after a decree for the systematic distribution of family names and the implementation of the Spanish naming system.

Per the decree, a copy of the catalog was mandated to be circulated to the provincial leaders throughout the archipelago. A specific number of surnames, based on the population, were sent to the parish priests of each barangay. Subsequently, the leaders of each barangay, along with other town officials, oversaw the process as the head of each family or the eldest member selected a surname. Several groups were also exempted from having to choose new surnames.

Sibuyan natives received most surnames starting with "R." Surnames beginning with "F" are common in Banton, Corcuera, and Concepcion. Friars tore pages with "F" surnames from the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" and posted them on church doors, forcing natives of Banton, Corcuera, and Concepcion to adopt them. The letter "M" surname was dedicated to the people of the Romblon and Badajoz (now San Agustin).

How interesting our history is, isn't it?

Sources:

Siscar, Edgar H. (2012, March 25). On November 21, 1849 Governor General Narciso Clavería ordered a systematic distribution of family names for the natives to use. [Notes]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/legacy/notes/413497488676089/

Ocampo, A. (2013). A sense of order. The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved from http://opinion.inquirer.net/46885/a-sense-of-order. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

01/09/2024

What's your plan this September?

This September, I'm hopping from Romblon to favorite Visayan destinations - Dumaguete and Siquijor. Expect amazing stories and photos!

Let's explore lesser-known destinations, experience local culture, and create unforgettable memories. Let's go! Just Kit Going!

31/08/2024

Let's Go, Simara! Babalikan Kita

30/08/2024

Mga palangga, Romblon is strategically located in MIMAROPA region together with Mindoro, Marinduque and Palawan. 🏝️

"𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻? 𝗦𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻? 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗻?"

Hey friend, where exactly is Romblon? Is it in the Visayas? What language do they speak there?

Romblon (rom-BLOHN), or the Province of Romblon, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. It is strategically located at the center of the Philippine archipelago and serves as the gateway to the Visayas and Southern Luzon Region.

Its main components include Romblon, Romblon - an archipelagic municipality and capital; Tablas, the largest island, encompassing the nine municipalities (including Odiongan); Sibuyan with its three towns (San Fernando, the largest among the municipalities in terms of total land area), Magdiwang and Cajidiocan); 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.

The inhabitants of Romblon are divided into three ethnolinguistic groups: Romblomanon, Onhan and Asi.

Romblomanon is mainly spoken in Romblon island, and Sibuyan Island, and the town of San Agustin in Tablas. Onhan is mainly spoken in the southern part of Tablas and San Jose. The northwestern part of Tablas Island, as well as the islands municipalities of Corcuera, Banton, and Concepcion or Maghali Islands, speaks the Asi language.

30/08/2024

A showoff of Agnay, Romblon 😍

28/08/2024

The Calatrava's Canvas 🎨

Where is Calatrava located?

Calatrava is located in the Northwest part of Tablas Island, Romblon.

To reach Calatrava, you can take a ferry going to Odiongan, Romblon. From there, hop on a van or hire a tricycle or van to take you to Calatrava.

From Romblon, take a ferry or pump boat going to San Agustin, and hop on a van that will take you to Calatrava.

📍 Calatrava, Tablas Island, Romblon
In Frame :
Tinagong Dagat, Guindauahan Island, Cove Aurelio, Turtle Cove, part of Lapus Lapus Beach, and White Rock.
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🎥 Underwater footage of Dwight del Mundo
🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️ Jero Rino/ Kit Meñez Turalba

27/08/2024

Aquamen in Blue Hole ❤️🔵🕳️

25/08/2024

Igma na ikaw

24/08/2024

Ano ang inyong naalala pag nakikita nyo ang landmark na ito? 🌴🏝️

23/08/2024

Tanan siguro kita na taga Romblon, makarelate? 😅
"𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻? 𝗦𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻? 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗻?"

"𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻? 𝗦𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗻? 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗻?"

Hey friend, where exactly is Romblon? Is it in the Visayas? What language do they speak there?

Romblon (rom-BLOHN), or the Province of Romblon, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. It is strategically located at the center of the Philippine archipelago and serves as the gateway to the Visayas and Southern Luzon Region.

Its main components include Romblon, Romblon - an archipelagic municipality and capital; Tablas, the largest island, encompassing the nine municipalities (including Odiongan); Sibuyan with its three towns (San Fernando, the largest among the municipalities in terms of total land area), Magdiwang and Cajidiocan); 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.

The inhabitants of Romblon are divided into three ethnolinguistic groups: Romblomanon, Onhan and Asi.

Romblomanon is mainly spoken in Romblon island, and Sibuyan Island, and the town of San Agustin in Tablas. Onhan is mainly spoken in the southern part of Tablas and San Jose. The northwestern part of Tablas Island, as well as the islands municipalities of Corcuera, Banton, and Concepcion or Maghali Islands, speaks the Asi language.

21/08/2024

Amazing Sunsets in Romblon Island, Philippines. 😍

21/08/2024

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮'𝘆𝗼, 𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 ?
In which part of Romblon would you like to watch the sunset?

Here is my list:

𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞)

Just an 8-kilometer journey from Romblon town, Agnay Silangga Reef and Marine Sanctuary is located in Brgy Agnay. Established to safeguard the area's marine life and regulate human activities, the sanctuary boasts a vibrant marine ecosystem. Visitors can also enjoy a scenic bridge view deck surrounded by lush mangroves.

Visitors are advised to coordinate with the barangay and pay the necessary fee.

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐚𝐲 / 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐝

Visitors can expect a rugged road winding through the hillsides of Barangays Lonos, Bagacay, and Agnay. This scenic route offers unique experiences of sunsets at various establishments, ranging from those perched atop the "upper lusod" to those situated near the lowest-standing windmill.

𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝

If you want to experience another scenic sunset location along the western side of the island, go to Agnipa Sunset View Boulevard and Lunas Coast Road which offer a wider view of the sunset along the coastal road.

𝐁𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

This is a top-tier location to watch the sunset on Romblon Island. Just a 5-km journey from Romblon town, you can experience a dramatic sunset spectacle that can take your breath away. Bonbon Beach provides a perfect canvas for capturing stunning sunset photos. With its westward orientation and scenic views of the sandbar, neighboring islands, and Bang-og islets, you're sure to get some magical shots!

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Disclaimer: The best place to watch the sunset depends on individual preferences but this gives you a guide on locations to experience amazing sunset in Romblon Island.

20/08/2024

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19/08/2024

In celebration of World Photography Day, let us honor and appreciate the masters behind these old stills to remind, reimagine, and appreciate our history.

19/08/2024

Romblon Old Photos 📷❤️

18/08/2024

😲𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘆 (Including the Former name of Boracay Island as Isla Carabao Chico)

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽

▶️Former Names of the ff places in Romblon as referenced to the 1876 Isla de Panay map.

📍Agnaga's former name was Naga.
📍Alad's former name was Isla Alag. The Tinang Islets we used to see today are also included in the map.
📍Logbon’s former name was Isla Lugbon
📍Calabogo's old name can be mapped as Calobojc Point (from where the lighthouse is situated today)
📍Sabang is a place in Cajimos today
📍Lintian (Agbudia/Agnaga), Sablayan, Bonbon (Lonos), and Apunan (Agpanabat) are remarkable points of Romblon.
📍Carabao Island's former name is Isla Carabao Grande.
📍Former name of Boracay is Isla Carabao Chico.

𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘆 (Including the Former name of Boracay Island as Isla Carabao Chico)

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽

▶️Romblon was separated from the jurisdiction of Arevalo (Iloilo) and annexed to Capiz, when the province was created in 1716.

▶️The province underwent various political reorganizations in the nineteenth century.

▶️In 1853, the islands were organized into a politico-military commandancia ("sub-province" in English) administered from Capiz and continued to be so until the end of the Spanish rule in 1898. As a sub-province, Romblon was under an army officer with the rank of captain. The town of Romblon was its capital and the other municipalities were Azagra, Badajos (now San Agustin), Banton, Cajidiocan, Corcuera, Looc, Magallanes (now Magdiwang), Odiongan, Despujols (now San Andres) and Santa Fe.

▶️On March 16, 1901, Romblon (Romblon Foundation Day) was created as a regular province. Still, due to its insufficient economy to sustain a provincial government, it became re-absorbed into Capiz on July 2, 1907, under Act No. 1665. Romblon was reestablished as a separate province under Act No. 2724 on December 7, 1917.

▶️The entire province was reorganized by abolishing existing towns and establishing four municipalities, namely Tablas, Romblon, Maghali, and Sibuyan, through Commonwealth Act No. 581 which was enacted without executive approval on June 8, 1940.

▶️Former Names of the ff places in Romblon as referenced to the 1876 Isla de Panay map.

📍Agnaga's former name was Naga.
📍Alad's former name was Isla Alag. The Tinang Islets we used to see today are also included in the map.
📍Logbon’s former name was Isla Lugbon
📍Calabogo's old name can be mapped as Calobojc Point (from where the lighthouse is situated today)
📍Sabang is a place in Cajimos today
📍Lintian (Agbudia/Agnaga), Sablayan, Bonbon (Lonos), and Apunan (Agpanabat) are remarkable points of Romblon.
📍Carabao Island's former name is Isla Carabao Grande.
📍Former name of Boracay is Isla Carabao Chico.

Sources:
Act No. 1665. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Act No. 104, March 16, 1901. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Act No. 2724, December 07, 1917. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Commonwealth Act No. 581, June 08, 1940. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
Romblon. National Economic Development Authority MIMAROPA Region. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Agustin de la Cavada y Mendez de Vigo / J. Oppel (1876). Isla de Panay, Provincia de Capiz[map]. Retrieved from https://www.gop.com.ph/philippine-clients/antique-maps/isla-de-panay-provincia-de-capiz/. Retrieved August 18, 2024.

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𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘆 (Including the Former name of Boracay Island as Isla Carabao Chico)

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽

▶️Romblon was separated from the jurisdiction of Arevalo (Iloilo) and annexed to Capiz, when the province was created in 1716.

▶️The province underwent various political reorganizations in the nineteenth century.

▶️In 1853, the islands were organized into a politico-military commandancia ("sub-province" in English) administered from Capiz and continued to be so until the end of the Spanish rule in 1898. As a sub-province, Romblon was under an army officer with the rank of captain. The town of Romblon was its capital and the other municipalities were Azagra, Badajos (now San Agustin), Banton, Cajidiocan, Corcuera, Looc, Magallanes (now Magdiwang), Odiongan, Despujols (now San Andres) and Santa Fe.

▶️On March 16, 1901, Romblon (Romblon Foundation Day) was created as a regular province. Still, due to its insufficient economy to sustain a provincial government, it became re-absorbed into Capiz on July 2, 1907, under Act No. 1665. Romblon was reestablished as a separate province under Act No. 2724 on December 7, 1917.

▶️The entire province was reorganized by abolishing existing towns and establishing four municipalities, namely Tablas, Romblon, Maghali, and Sibuyan, through Commonwealth Act No. 581 which was enacted without executive approval on June 8, 1940.

▶️Former Names of the ff places in Romblon as referenced to the 1876 Isla de Panay map.

📍Agnaga's former name was Naga.
📍Alad's former name was Isla Alag. The Tinang Islets we used to see today are also included in the map.
📍Logbon’s former name was Isla Lugbon
📍Calabogo's old name can be mapped as Calobojc Point (from where the lighthouse is situated today)
📍Sabang is a place in Cajimos today
📍Lintian (Agbudia/Agnaga), Sablayan, Bonbon (Lonos), and Apunan (Agpanabat) are remarkable points of Romblon.
📍Carabao Island's former name is Isla Carabao Grande.
📍Former name of Boracay is Isla Carabao Chico.

Sources:
Act No. 1665. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Act No. 104, March 16, 1901. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Act No. 2724, December 07, 1917. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Commonwealth Act No. 581, June 08, 1940. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
Romblon. National Economic Development Authority MIMAROPA Region. Retrieved August 18, 2024

Agustin de la Cavada y Mendez de Vigo / J. Oppel (1876). Isla de Panay, Provincia de Capiz[map]. Retrieved from https://www.gop.com.ph/philippine-clients/antique-maps/isla-de-panay-provincia-de-capiz/. Retrieved August 18, 2024.