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Situated east of Oriental Mindoro, southwest of Marinduque and north of Romblon is an Island commonly called SIBALE, one of the Island municipalities of Romblon. Originally, it was under the province of Mindoro. Romblon and its neighboring islands were then under the province of Capiz, now Roxas Province. When Romblon was created as a regular province, Sibale was annexed to the new province to comply with population requirements in creating a province.On the map, the island looks like an irregularly shaped starfish. The topography is more of a rolling hills covered with coconut trees. More....
MORE ABOUT SIBALE ...
THE PEOPLE
The people of Sibale Island are called "Sibalenhons" and they speak English, Spanish, Tagalog and "Asi", all at the same time, making it their own island dialect. They are proud of their heritage and are willing to share it with the tourists. Regarding the "Asi" language, please click here.
THE HISTORY
The name of the island "Maestre de Campo" is likely derived from Martin de Goite's Master of Camp or Maestre de Campo of General Lopez de Legaspi. He chanced to drop by the island during his trip to Manila. To read more, please click here
THINGS TO DO
* Diving & Snorkling * Fishing * Boating * Bird Watching * Hiking * Biking *
2 comments:
Hi Mervin.
I am coming on holiday to the PI and I wondered if I need to reserve to stay at the guest house in Sibale? Is there a bar or should I bring my own San Mig?
What time of day do the ferries leave Pimalayan for Sibale?
Would be great to hear from someone who knows the island.
My email is timm.jetsleeper@btinternet.com
and my name is TIM
I would like to have some more info on Sibale.
Timm.jetsleeper@btinternet.com
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