Tuesday, December 13, 2011

THE PLACE OF MASBATE

THE PLACE OF MASBATE


Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol region. Its capital is Masbate City and consists of the three major islands; Masbate, Ticao and Burias.
The province of Masbate is classified as a first class province. Masbate is endowed with rich natural resources. In line with its agriculture are other industries such as large farming, livestock and poultry raising. Along its coastal areas, fishing industry predominates. Agricultural lands are planted with rice, corn, root crops and coconut. Masbate ranks second only to Bukidnon in raising cattle. Farming is the main source of livelihood. Copra is the leading product followed by corn, rice and root crops. Fishing is the major industry along the coast. The province is one of the richest on the country in terms of mineral resources that include copper, silver, iron. Manganese and chromite. Manufacturing firms are in the copra industry, handicrafts, furniture making and fish processing. The province is surrounded with rich fishing areas where all kinds of commercial species of fish teemed in great abundance. Rich minerals are found in the province. Masbate is described by geologist as a province sitting on a pot of gold. Cottage industry is likewise another source of livelihood. They are furniture and cabinet making, ceramics, garments, handicrafts and metal crafts





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