Maestro de Campo Island

Philippines , Philippines

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Maestro de Campo Island, also known locally as Sibale or Maestre de Campo, is a small inhabited island in the province of Romblon in the central Philippines, under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Concepcion and lying within the Sibuyan Sea.

The island covers roughly 22 square kilometers and features a rugged, mountainous interior with steep shores, coconut‑dominated vegetation, and a long, varied coastline that includes stretches of fine white‑sand beach as well as rocky and pebbly shores.

It supports a modest population of a few thousand people, mainly in small fishing and farming communities, and is known for its relatively quiet, off‑the‑beaten‑path atmosphere, clear waters good for snorkeling and diving, and a strong sense of local history tied both to early Spanish‑era conflicts and to the island’s traditional seafaring and agricultural life.