Standing at the entrance of the city is a memorial monument at Finnemann Plaza in Barangay Calero, dedicated to Bishop Wilhelm, also known as William Finnemann, SVD, the first bishop of Mindoro and a martyr of the Second World War.
On October 29, the Catholic faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan gathered to bid a tearful farewell to their beloved shepherd of 33 years, Bishop Warlito “Warlit” Cajandig, laid to rest at Sto. Niño Cathedral.
In Oriental Mindoro island province, concerned citizens like members of the Rotary Club served hot meals five days ago to stranded passengers when boat trips were cancelled due to severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami)
