Barangay Mapang is one of

the rural barangays of the

municipality of Bongabong.
It has a total land area of
910 square meters. It is
bounded by barangay For-
mon from the West, Baran-
gay Hagupit from the South,
and Barangay Morente from
the East. The Barangay has
two (2) sitios namely: Sitio
Centro and Sitio Mascong.
 Barangay Mapang was formerly a sitio named “Pulingon”. The name Mapang was
derived from the endearment of the first couple who lived in the place. Felix Formon used
to call his wife, “Ma” and his wife called him, “Pang”. Since then, the Sitio was called
“Mapang” until today to commemorate the first persons who lived in the barangay. In
1950, a couple named Timoteo and Soyha Mameng lived in Mapang. It was year 1959
when Dr. Rodreguez appointed Temoteo Mameng as the lieutenant of Barangay Mapang.

Former Barangay Captains of Mapanng

1950-present

2010 - Present HON. AZUR G. MAMENG

1997 - 2010 HON. NESTOR A. MAMENG

1985 - 1997 HON. PALCUNER E. SARMIENTO

1969 - 1985 HON. TEMOTEO MAMENG

1964 - 1969 HON. PAULA CASTILLO

1950 - 1964 HON. TEMOTEO MAMENG

 Barangay Mapang is a nicipality “Center of Organic
zero crime rate and drug freeFarming in Oriental Mindoro”
barangay. The barangay has through joining the annual fair
received various awards that of the Municipal Agriculture Of-
shows Mapang is an environ- fice, “Gulayan sa Barangay”.
ment-friendly and safe place The barangay has won the first
for its residents as well as its lo-
place award in the said agri-
cal and foreign tourists. fair on 2017 and second place
in 2018 through the leadership
The barangay also sup- Barangay Captain Azur G. Ma-
ports the vision of the Mu- meng.

Barangay Development Council

of Mapang headed by Barangay
Captain Azur G. Mameng with
barangay councilors, barangay
secretary and treasurer.
 ran-
lo n g t a o n , ang Ba
g wa ay sa
a k a li p a s ang labin maunlad na Barang
M a ltu-
M a p a n g ay isa n a r a n g a n ng Agriku
ga y abong sa L raan, may
n g B o n g p a m a m a
Bayan ong ,
it a g u y o d ang organik nis na kapaligiran
ra na mali bawat isa,
d n a p a mayanan, n g a n a n g
maunla tutulu ay
p a g k a k a isa at pag kasyon at may mahus
may edu ng
m a t a a s n a antas ng u m u n o s a patnubay
may nam
p a m a m a lakad ang ykapal.
na Poong Ma
 “Tawiran sa Mapang” is situated in Sitio Centro,
Barangay Mapang, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro with
latitue 12.679339 and longitute 121.397243.

The area is composed of different slopes, you will

have a nice view of green mountains of Barangay Morente,
different shades of stones, and the pristine water of Tawiran
sa Mapang.
 There is one big river that runs through Bongabong and they call it Binagao (a
mangyan word which means “big wave”). This river passes through different barangays
and one of them is Barangay Mapang. Way back in early 80s, the public vehicles which
were traveling to the south of Oriental Mindoro, coming from Calapan City used to have
their routes thru crossing the river in Barangay Mapang, thus it was being called “Tawiran
Sa Mapang.”
 The area is composed of dif-
ferent slopes, you will have a nice
view of green mountains of Baran-
gay Morente, different shades of
stones, and the pristine water of
Tawiran sa Mapang

Nipa huts by the river

 Covid-19 pandemic has gone worldwide and made people stay in their homes. The
locals just have to explore or enjoy in their own place as this pandemic prohibits people to
hop in from one place to another to avoid hosting the virus and pass it to other people.

This was the time that the locals of Mapang started to enjoy their own unappreci-
ated beauty of Tawiran sa Mapang. In just short period of time, the beauty of Tawiran sa
Mapang which has been overlooked by many, became famous all over Bongabong and
nearby towns. The attraction became an instant hit to many as it became viral in social
media.
 The presence of flora and fauna in
Tawiran sa Mapang. They also have a lot
of variety of flowers and one of which is a
big flower called “Pongapong.”
A striking aroid with a flower spike
crowned with a bulbous maroon knob and
encircled by a fleshy maroon and green-
blotched bract. The solitary leaf, which
emerges after the flowering parts, resem-
bles a small tree.
Common in most or all, provinces of
Luzon and in Mindor, in thickets and sec-
ondary forests, along roads, trails, etc. at
low medium altitudes in settled areas.
They are traditionally used in the
treatment of a wide rangeof conditions
including parasitic worms, inflammation
coughs, flatulence, constipation, anaemia,
hemorrhoids and fatigue.

(Sources: www.kew.org/plants-fungi/Amorpho-
phallus-paeoniifolius/htm
www.stuartxchange.org)
 There are different kinds of
kubo sheds, alongside the river that
you can rent for your picnic-by-the-
river. There are more than twenty
(20) kubo sheds which were made
by residents of the barangay. There
are also public restrooms which
can be used for changing clothes.

The barangay is still on the

process of adding more amenities
such as places for photos or devel-
oping instagrammable areas that
can also attract more local and as
well as foreign tourists.

These nipa huts made by the residents of Barangay

Mapang you can rent once you visit the place and price ranges
from P200.00 to P300.00, with more than ten (10) person ca-
pacity for each.
 Mapang also has another beautiful attraction which is the Bapor Bapor Waterfalls.
Its height is about 30 ft. This place can be reached from 10-minute walk from the high-
way. This just needs a development so the water that lands in a plunge pool, which is a
deep pool of water found beneath waterfalls will be cleaner, deeper and people can swim
as well. The trail that leads you to this falls should be developed as well at there is a steep
slope that you have to pass in order for you to reach this attraction.
 The view outside after a 10-min-
ute journey inside the cave, you’ll be
welcomed with strong current of water,
with a majestic view of mountains of
Bongabong.

Also there is a cave in Mapang which looks like a tunnel

as once you entered it, you will find yourself in front of the river at
the ending exit of this cave. This cave is not that big, so small and
medium people can fit in it except to bigger sizes. It is cold inside
this cave and better to ask for a guide if you are planning to go
inside of it.
Address:
Fausto Abao St.,
Bagong Bayan II, Bonga-
bong Oriental Mindoro.

Contact Number:
0999-501-5426

Address:
Rizal Avenue, Po-
blacion, Bongabong Ori-
ental Mindoro.

Telephone Number:
283-5243
Address:
Sitio K.I, Poblacion,
Bongabong Oriental Mind-
oro.

Contact Number:
09202764445

Address:
Sitio Tubigan, Ba-
rangay Labonan, Bonga-
bong Oriental Mindoro.

Contact Number:
09209526421
 Address:
Umali St., Pobla-
cion, Bongabong Oriental
Mindoro.

Telephone Number:
283-5188

Where to stay in Bongabong? area.

They also offer you the best sceneries of
Bongabong offers various safe and com- the beaches and the sound from the waves that
fortable hotels and accomodations for travellers, will bring you peacefulness; delicious foods, des-
tourists and other guests who might want to take serts and other delicacies, and as well as souve-
a close peek on what the municipality’s tourism nirs or other pasalubong.
offers. These accomodation areas are found with-
in the commercial business district of the munici- These accomodation areas offers quality
pality, which means there are lot to offer in terms rooms and service with an affordable and just
of food and other entertainment. We guarantee price. There are rooms for solo backpackers,
the cleanliness, safety and comfortability of your couple travellers and even for group or family
stay in our beloved municipality. Each hotel have tourists who plans to visit the municipality.
more to offer than being just an accomodation
 JAPZ GRILL BURGER & BISTRO
Located at Naguit St., Barangay Bagong Bayan
I, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.

Contact No.: 0928-396-1300

ALAIS RESTAUTANT
Located at Naguit St., Barangay Bagong Bayan
II, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.

Contact No.: 0936-357-6137

 MCV Restaurant’s SamgyupSaBayan
Located at Rizal Avenue, Corner Del Pilar St.,
Barangay Bagong Bayan I, Bongabong, Oriental
Mindoro.

Contact No.: 0921-214-8400

FOUR J’S FOOD HUB

Located at Vicente Ylagan, St., Barangay Ba-
gong Bayan II, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.

Contact No.: 0915-689-7657

 The Municipal Tourism Team headed by SB Chairperson on Tourism Vicky Baes Padullo and Municipal
Planning Officer/Tourism Officer Designate Mr. Gregorio S. Reyes together with the Barangay Development
Council of Mapang headed by Hon. Azur G. Mameng during the conduct of profiling of potential tourist des-
tinations in at Barangay Mapang.
PLANNING
&
TOURISM
STAFF
IN ACTION

ELEGIO A. MALALUAN, O.D. RICHARD S. CANDELARIO
Municipal Mayor Municipal Vice-Mayor

HON. VICKY BAES PADULLO MR. GREGORIO S. REYES, EnP

SB Chairperson of Committee on Tourism MPDO/Tourism Officer Designate

COUN. JAYSON BARCELONA MR. SOLON MORILLO

SB Chairperson of Committee on Transportation Tourism Information Officer

COUN. EVELYN ALEA MR. JEFFREY ALEA

SB Chairperson of Committee on Health Tourism and Sports Coordinator

HON. AZUR MAMENG MR. GAYLORD DE LUNA

Mapang Barangay Captain Graphics Artist

MS. JOVITA G. MONTERO MR. ROGER M. MANGUA

LEEPU/LEIPO

MS. MALFE R. MANGARIN MR.MELVIN L. ANGELES

MS. JAY ANN DELIN MR. FRANCIS KENNETH L. DALAG

MS. MAERYL C. GAGANI MR. JOSELITO S. TORNO

MS. MARICHILE SADIWA MR. JEFFERSON N. GARCIA

MS. FAITH F. DE LEON MS. NAZEL FAITH B. AQUINO

BARANGAY DAVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF MAPANG

LGU BONGABONG