Romblon, Archipelagic province capital in Mimaropa, Philippines
Romblon is the capital of the province bearing the same name and spreads across several islands in the central part of the Philippine archipelago between Luzon and Mindoro. The settlement is distributed across a central landmass and smaller surrounding islands separated by narrow waterways.
Spanish colonizers founded the settlement in the early 17th century and brought Catholic missionaries who built stone churches that remain visible today. Its location between larger islands later made it a trade hub for regional ships and fishermen.
Fishermen arrive at the island shores with colorful outrigger boats and sell their catch directly at the local markets. Many craftsmen work the local stone by hand and create carved objects that they display in small workshops along the main streets.
Most accommodations and restaurants are located along the coast of the main settlement, where ferries also dock and small shops remain open. The tropical climate brings heavy rainfall during the wet season between June and November, while the drier months suit exploration better.
In several workshops on the main island, visitors can watch workers shape and polish large blocks of pale stone using simple tools. The finished material is often processed on site into tabletops, stairs, and gravestones that are then transported by ship to other islands.
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