Residential Places in Calapan

Hospitals and Universities of Calapan

Calapan has private and government tertiary care hospitals that can proficiently provide for the healthcare and medical needs of the city and the whole province.  Either type of hospitals is considered to provide the same quality of healthcare, primarily differing with the available medical and diagnostic facilities at hand.  These are staffed with qualified medical practitioners that are well-versed in English.

The physicians are well-trained and graduate of the many top reputable medical schools in the country.  Most of these physicians have spent a few significant years in the United States, after pursuing further studies and training.  The nurses are likewise, are well-trained by the many credible nursing schools in the Philippines.  These same institutions have produced the many Filipino nurses that are working in the United States, Europe, Middle East, and other parts of the world.

Below is a list of hospitals found in Calapan City:

Calapan City Hospitals

Name    Address    Telephone

Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital    OMPH Compound Barangay Ilaya    2884556
Hospital of the Holy Cross    VR Medrano Sr corner TM Kalaw, Barangay Ilaya    288-4470
Ma. Estrella General Hospital    Barangay Tawiran    286-7388, 286-7386, 441-0492 or 441-0079
Luna Goco Medical Center    Barangay Lalud    286-7208

Educational Facilities  

Found in Calapan are several institutions for higher education that offer training and course programs in various fields of study.  One of these is the Divine word college of Calapan (DWCC) which stands on Infantado Street in Sta. Marica Village.  This private Catholic institution was established in 1946 by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) .  It was first established as the Mindoro Junior College and offered courses in pre-law, liberal arts, and short courses in typing and stenography.  Through the years, the DWCC had expanded its course offerings and gained its status as one of Oriental Mindoro’s premiere institution for engineering and teacher education.  Aside from these, DWCC also offers degree and non-degree courses in other fields, such as business administration, public administration, tourism, hotel and restaurant management, computer science, medical transcription, commercial cooking, and  contact center agent training.

Other tertiary educational institutions found in the city that offer a wide range of degree courses are MSCAT-Polytechnic College of Calapan, CLCC Institute of Computer, Arts and Technology on J.P. Rizal Street in Lalud, and AMA Computer Learning Center at the  Tolentino Building on J.P. Rizal Street.

The Luna Goco Colleges in Lalud offers courses in allied medical sciences, as well as vocational courses that are accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).  Some of its TESDA accredited courses include office management with computer, nursing aide, caregiver, pharmacy assistant, and stationary marine engineering.  Other TESDA accredited vocational schools found in Calapan include the Basic Skills Training and Development Technical School, Inc. on  Del Rosario Street in  laya, Faith Caregiver, Inc. on Langka Street in Sta. Maria Village, and the Filipino Academy of Scientific Trades Institute of Electronics and Communication, Inc. in Salong.

Commercial Places in Calapan

Calapan does not have large shopping malls that have been a usual trademark of most major cities.  Taking its place are several small commercial centers and independent retail establishments that can adequately provide most common commodities.  Some of these establishments are the Budgetlane Shopping Center and the San Vicente Central.  

Also serving as the city’s major commercial centers are the traditional open-air public markets.  These are the most premiere venues for shopping for fresh seafood, meat and meat products, poultry, rice, fresh produce, and most common food items.  Some items of clothing, house ware, furniture, and footwear are also sold here.   

Taking advantage of its growing tourism industry, Calapan boasts of a variety of dining establishments to cater to the diverse tasters of its visitors. Filipino and international cuisine are served in establishments that may range from intimate bars and lounges, casual sit-down restaurants, to prominent Filipino fastfood outlets.  

The most ideal setting for dining in Calapan is found in the city’s numerous world-class resorts.  Often set against the breath-taking backdrop of the ocean, these establishments create the perfect ambiance for leisure and relaxation. Some of the city’s most prominent resorts are the Luz del Mar Seaside Resort, Anahaw Island View Resort, Parang Beach Resort, Aganahaw Beach Resort, Calapan Bayside Resort, El Pueblo Rhizort, Donnyland Beach Resort, and the Richville Garden Resort.

Alternatively, the city’s firs-class hotels and lodging houses also host their own in-house cafes and restaurants which often feature a mixture of Filipino and international cuisine.  Some of these hotels include the Filipiniana Microtel Inn and Suites, Riceland Hotel, Morning Breeze Lodge, Hotel Mayi, Blue Harbor Hotel, Calapan Bay Hotel, Achimie, Rodina Lodge Marco Vincent Residence Inn, and the Bimas Inn.

Service Establishments of Calapan

Electricity in the city is generated by the National Power Corporation(NPC) and distributed by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO).  Providing additional power is ORMECO’s 1.2 MW Mini-Hydro Power Plant in Dulangan.

Telephone and internet service providers in the city are the Calapan Telephone System Inc. (CATSI) and Globelines of Globe Telecom.  The former provides internet access via digital subscriber line (DSL), while the latter provides wireless internet connection via broadband.

Cellular network service in the city is provided by Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Sun Cellular of Digitel Telecommunications.  These are the three major cellular network service providers in the city and all have a nation-wide coverage.  Postpaid and prepaid subscriptions are offered by all three companies.

The Philippine National Police Oriental Mindoro Provincial Police District is headquartered at Barangay Suqui in Calapan City.  It may be reached through the numbers 288-8733 and 288-3990.  In addition to this, Calapan has its own police station which is found at Barangay San Antonio.  The Calapan City Police Station may be reached by dialing 288-1114.  Sub-stations are located in every barangay to ensure the safety and orderliness of the city, as well as to provide immediate response to any emergency.

Embassies in Calapan

There are no foreign embassies or consulates found in the city of Calapan.  The bulk of these diplomatic missions have their offices located in the cities of Makati and Manila in the National Capital Region found at the main island of Luzon.  Daily flights to Manila are available from Calapan Airport to the Manila Domestic Airport in Pasay City.  Bordering to the northeast of the city is Makati city.