What are the products of Occidental Mindoro?

Palay and corn are the major crops of Occidental Mindoro. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), other top crops in the province in 2018 based on volume of production are onion, coconut, sweet potato, banana, and papaya.

What are the types of delicacy?

Examples of delicacies

• Abalone (Bao Yu) – China, Japan.
• Akutaq – Alaska, Northern Canada, Siberia.
• Alligator meat – Southern United States.
• Alici from the Gulf of Trieste near Barcola – Italy.
• Balut – Southeast Asia.
• Biltong – Southern Africa.
• Bird’s nest soup – China.
• Black-headed gull eggs – United Kingdom.

What is the difference between Oriental and Occidental Mindoro?

The north-east part is called Oriental Mindoro; the south-west part is called Occidental Mindoro. The boundary of the two provinces roughly follows the mountain range that bisects the island from southeast to northwest. All towns of any significance are at or near the coast.

What kind of food is from Occidental Mindoro?

Adobong pugita is a Filipino specialty originating from Occidental Mindoro. This adobo dish is made with mature octopus that’s cooked in a combination of vinegar and soy sauce. Other common ingredients include garlic, onions, oil, and bay…

Where is Occidental Mindoro located in the Philippines?

Occidental Mindoro is a province in the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. The province occupies the western half of the island of Mindoro. Its capital is Mamburao but the largest municipality is San Jose. The province is bordered on the east by the province of Oriental Mindoro, and on the south by the Mindoro Strait.

What kind of religion does Occidental Mindoro have?

Religion. Like the Eastern half of the island, most of the population of Occidental Mindoro are of Roman Catholic conviction (82%) [citation needed] while minor religions are usually represented by various Christian denominations, Islam, Anitism, animism, and atheism .

What kind of food does Mindoro province produce?

Rice, corn, onions, garlic, salt, fishes (both wild and cultured) are some of the relatively significant surpluses produced in the province in exportable quantities.