These island provinces are known for their art in basketry and mat weaving.

The basket making of the Iraya Mangyan of Mindoro includes varied patterns and designs of men, animals, trees, and other common objects found around them.

It is also known for the Moriones Festival every Lenten Season.

The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks.

Romblon is not only known for its marble crafts; but also for their sense of artistry in making woven mats and plants.

This island is internationally known as “The Last Frontier” of the country because its cultural and natural resources are very rich.

The Puerto Princesa’s Underground River was recently recognized as one of the New 7 wonders of Nature.

Palawan is also known as for its largest marine habitat, the Tubbataha Reef is considered as one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

It is considered as one of the most treasured artifacts in Philippine history.

The jar is considered as a secondary burial for the deceased loved ones.

The Northern Script of the Hanunó'o Mangyan and the Southern Script of the Northern Buhid remain in existence today likely due to the Mangyan’s relative isolation in the mountains of Mindoro.