Outgoing Mayor Eric Constantino deeply thanked his constituents, bidding them goodbye with heavy heart, as his term as Abra de Ilog’s local chief executive expired, July 1.
Coinciding with the inauguration of newly elected officials of Abra de Ilog, Mayor Eric turned over the management of the municipality to his wife and incoming Mayor Meg Constantino together with her set of Municipal Councilors who all won in May 2016 election.
According to him, he has nothing to worry about since his wife is probably better than him as a leader. And since he is headed back to a “civilian life”, he will on the other hand take over the duties and responsibilities of looking after their children.
“It’s my turn to take and fetch the kids from school”, he said.
The photos below feature Congresswoman Nene Sato and Gov. Gene Mendiola of the Province of Occidental Mindoro joining Mayor Meg Constatino and outgoing Mayor Eric Constantino of the Municipality of Abra De Ilog during the inauguration of the newly elected officials of the said municipality held last July 1, 2016. Vice Gov. Peter Alfaro also graced the event who was then also celebrating his birthday.
Mayor Meg Constantino’s Arya Abra team swept all positions and had everyone in her ticket win in the last May 2016 elections. Mayor Meg replaced his husband and outgoing Mayor Eric Constantino.
A thanks giving mass at San Rafael Parish Church was celebrate before the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected officials of the municipality of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro led by Mayor Meg Constantino.
Just like any other municipalities, tricycle is one of the major mode of transportation. They are primarily used by passengers traveling from one destination to another around Poblacion.
Abra de Ilog is located in the Northeastern part of Occidenal Mindoro with coordinates 13” 25’ longitude and 120” 42’ latitude, bounded in the North by the Verde island Passage; in the Northeast by Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; in the South by Mamburao and in the West by the Municipality of Paluan.
The Port of Abra de Ilog is considered as the northern gateway to the province of Occidental Mindoro. It has a RoRo facility that is being used by commercial vessels transporting passengers and cargoes all the way from San Jose, Abra de Ilog and other neighboring barangays to Batangas City via Batangas port and vice versa. Incoming cargoes are mainly household consumption goods and construction materials while outgoing cargoes are composed of rice, livestock and corn.
PORT PROFILE
· Location
Latitude : 13*31’N
Longtitude: 121*33’E
· Sea distance
It is about two and a half hours by RoRo and an hour by fastcraft from the port of Batangas.
Total port area: approximately 4,335 square meters
· Land access
Abra de Ilog is accessible through land transportation from the capital town of Mamburao with a distance of about 31 kms and by passenger and cargo ferry service from the Batangas City with a distance of 25 nautical miles. The Port is approximately 7 km from the town proper of Abra de Ilog and is accessible via main national road. It can also be reached by pump boats (motorized bancas) from the Port of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.
· Entrance channel/Turning basin – there is a designated channel/basin
· Physical environment/topography
Tidal type: Diurnal/semi-diurnal. Mean tidal range: 0.62 m; Max tidal range: 1.28 meters
Wave: Significant wave height calculated: approximately 2.30 meters; Max fetch length: roughly 50 kms.
· Anchorage and fairway – there is a designated area in the port
PORT FACILITIES
· Navigational aids: it has a lighthouse at the approach to the port.
· Breakwater
The on-going Abra Port development Project involves the extension of the existing RC pier into an L-shape wharf and will be constructed out of closely- driven piles. The structure once completed will act as breakwater and berthing even during rough sea conditions.
· Berthing facilities
The port’s existing main facility is a 65 m rock causeway connected to an 85 m RC pier with two adjacent RoRo ramps at its end. However, due to the dilapidated condition of the older ramp, only the ramp recently completed by PDO-SL is being utilized for safety purposes. Controlling draft is 4 to 5 meters.
Roll-On-Roll-Off (RoRo) Facilities
There are two (2) RoRo ramps with the following dimensions/specifications:
1. RoRo Ramp No. 1 – 9.0m x 11m fixed with a depth of 4 meters
2. RoRo Ramp No. 2 – 9.0m x 11m fixed with a depth of 5 meters
PORT SERVICES
· Information technology and communication system
Radio, telephone and fax are available in the town. There is also a cellular provider at the area.
· Telecommunications
Radio and telephone services are available just outside the port and also at the town proper about 7 kilometers away.
· Safety and security features
Port police and private security agency provide security and law enforcement within the port.
· Other government agencies in the port
None except a help desk of the DA located in the PTB.
· Fresh water supply
There is an elevated water tank to serve the port needs.
· Ship cleaning – Shipping lines clean their own vessels
· Maritime waste and garbage collection – there is provision for garbage disposal at the port
Cargo Handling Services
· Arrastre/Stevedoring
This is being handled by Cabignayan Arrastre Services, Inc., with business address at Wawa, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Tel. No. (043) 711 – 1663
Mr. Carlito Ng – President and General Manager.
. Services for Passengers, Shippers and the general public
· Passenger terminal building
The TMO has a passenger terminal building with an approximate area of 120 sq. meters complete with chairs, separate comfort rooms for men and women and a child care and nursing area.
· Vehicle parking area
There is a limited provision for vehicle parking area inside the port.
· Telecommunication services
Radio and telephone facilities are available at the town proper and just outside the port.
· Medical facilities
Government and private hospitals and clinics can be found in the town proper.
· Necessary customs, immigration, quarantine and health clearances
Animal and plant quarantine are present inside the port.
· Nearest airport
The Mamburao airport which accommodates small to medium aircrafts is about thirty kilometers from the port.
· Other passenger services – none identified at the time
Other Services
· One-stop-shop for paying port charges and fees
This is available inside the port.
· Help desk for port users – being handled by the TMO itself
Regular Liners Calling at the Port
· International liners – no international liners calling at the port
· Domestic liners
· Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc.
· Jomarias Shipping Lines, Inc.
Directory of Services
· Agents, domestic shipping lines
1. Montenegro Shipping Lines
Abacan Subdivision,
Calicanto, Batangas City Tel. No. (043) 723-7975
2. Jomarias Shipping Lines, Inc.
· Bunkering – vessels are being serviced at the port of Batangas
· Cargo Handling Operator
Cabignayan Arrastre Services, Inc.,
Wawa, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Tel. No. (043) 711-1663
Carlito C. Ng, President and General Manager
· Maritime waste and garbage contractors – there is a provision for garbage disposal at the port
· Pilotage service – not compulsory at the port
· Power supply
Power source comes from Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) while stand-by power comes from a PPA genset
· Ship repair – the nearest shipyards are located in Batangas City and in Manila.
· Water supply – the port has an elevated water tank
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