[3] The municipality encompasses the north-western half of Lubang Island, as well as Cabra Island, which are part of the Tagalog homeland.Lubang is part of the Lubang Island Group, which constitutes seven islands that are geographically distinct from any landmasses, making the island group biologically unique - and endangered at the same time.The islands are under consideration to be set as a UNESCO tentative site due to its geographic importance, biological diversity, and intact rainforests.Currently, the following are the councilors of the municipality: The municipality, as part of the Province of Occidental Mindoro, also elects provincial government officials.In the House of Representatives of the Philippines, it is part of the Lone District of Occidental Mindoro currently represented by Congresswoman Josephine Y. Ramirez-Sato.