"Ticao Island (334 km2 or 129 sq mi) is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Ticao Pass. The other two major islands are Masbate Island (3,290 km2 or 1,270 sq mi) and Burias Island (424 km2 or 164 sq mi). The island is divided into the municipalities of Batuan, Monreal, San Fernando and its mother-town, San Jacinto."