REGION X

Region X

Bukidnon

Its capital is Malaybalay City

-It is the major producer of rice & corn in the region.

-Plantations in the province also produce pineapples , bananas & sugarcanes.

-The province's total land area is 829,378 hectares (8, 293.78 square kilometers).

-barangays: 46

Population: 128 persons per square kilometer

Language spoken: The major language spoken in the province is cebuano , used by 77.92% of the total households in the province. It is followed by Binukid (Bukidnon) with 8.86%, & hiligaynon/ilonggo with 8.17%.

English is the medium of instruction in most schools in the province.

Total Area

- 10,498.59 km² (4,053.5 sq mi)

 Total Population(2007)

- 1,190,284   

 Density

- 113.4/km² (293.6/sq mi)

Barangay's

- 464

Spoken languages

- Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Binukid

Municipalities

- 20

A waterfall found within the boundaries of the Kalatungan Mountain Range

-Bukidnon is known as the watershed of Mindanao.

-It is endowed with six major river systems namely: Pulangi, Tagoloan, Cagayan, Manupali, Muleta, and Bobonawan Rivers.


-These rivers carved the landscape of the province creating numerous canyons.

 

Demographics

Based on the National Statistics Office (NSO):

Bukidnon has a total population of 1,060,415.

Males: 546,234, accounting for about 52%

Females: with 514,181 account about 48%

Festivals

Kaamulan festival

-mid-February up to March 10

It is held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups:

-Bukidnon

-Higaonon

-Talaandig

-Manobo

-Matigsalug

-Tigwahanon and Umayamnon

Economy

-Bukidnon is an agricutural economy.

-it is a major producer of rice, sugar, coffee, rubber, pineapple, tomato, flowers, cassava, and other fruits and vegetables.

-A wide variety of resource-based handicrafts is extensively produced from rattan, bamboo and wood.

 

Transportation

• Roads and highways:
  
  • -Malaybalay is linked by about 749 kilometers of road classified as national, provincial, city and barangay roads.
    
  • Airports:
    
    • Malaybalay City has an airport. However, it receives no commercial flights, with all air traffic to the city relying on lumbia airport in Cagayan de Oro.
      
      

Cagayan De Oro

• is the provincial capital city of the Province of Misamis Oriental and classified as first class city.
  
• It is considered as the melting pot of Mindanao in the Philippines because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people.
  

Nicknames of CDO

• "Gateway to Northern Mindanao"
  
  • because of its location and good transportation facilities,
    
• "Rafting Capital of the Philippines"
  
  • it is a primary whitewater rafting destination in the Philippines that has a whole year round of maneuverable rafting courses and is located within the city limit.
    
  • 
    
• "ICT Goldmine of the Philippines"
  
• - due to its number of ICT infrastructures and businesses mushrooming the city providing job opportunities for ICT personnel.
  
• "A City in Bloom, in Blossom and in BOOM!"     
  
• -because of the great strides it has made by way of progress, notably in the last few years.
  

Total Area

• -488.86 km² (188.7 sq mi)
  
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -553,966
  
•    Density
  
• -945/km² (2,447.5/sq mi) 
  
• Barangay's
  
• -80
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -cebuano, Filipino(tagalog), English
  
• Abbreviations
  
• -CDO, CDOC, CdeO, Cag. de Oro
  

 

People

• The residents of Cagayan de Oro are a mixture of:
  
  • Spanish-American
    
  • Maranao
    
  • Bukidnon-Higaonon
    
  • Chinese blood
    

the household population in Cagayan de Oro classified themselves as :

- 44% as Visayan (Binisaya or bisaya),

-22.15% as Cebuano

-4.38% as Boholano

-while 28.07% as other ethnic groups (2000 Census)

 

Economy

• Cagayan de Oro is the melting pot of Mindanao in the Philippines
  

-because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people.

• It is also the business hub of Northern Mindanao (Region X)
  
• -to be considered as one of the most progressive and competitive cities in the country.
  

- It was recorded to have reached the annual income of 1.345 billion pesos as of the fiscal year 2006

• The city's economy is largely based on:
  
• - industry,
  
• -commerce,
  
• -trade,
  
• -services and tourism.
  
• - These are the major financial sources of the city and it has been sufficient for the city's economic growth development.
  

 

Transportation

• Airports
  
• Lumbia Airport
  
• -is the second-busiest airport in Mindanao, often called as Cagayan de Oro Airport caters domestic flights to and from Manila and Cebu.
  
• -From Manila, it is an hour and fifteen minutes away by plane and from Cebu is about forty-five minutes away.
  
• Seaport
  

Cagayan de Oro Port

in 2005 with two

quay cranes

• - is the most modern international seaport in the country.
  
• - it has an anchorage depth of 18 meters and is around 400 meters from the shoreline.
  
• - It has two authorized cargo-handling operators.
  
• * With the recent completion of the P250 million rehabilitation project, the port is now the largest international and domestic seaport in the country
  
• The international seaport serves regular trips to and from:
  
• -Manila
  

     -Cebu

• -Tagbilaran
  
• -Bacolod
  
• -Dumaguete
  
• -Iloilo and
  
• -Jagna, Bohol
  
• It is the busiest seaport in the Philippines
  
• Land Transportation
  
• Rela
  
• (cagayan's
  
• version of tricycle)
  
• - It is a common mode
  
• of transportation within the city proper, which can seat around six to eight people and could get cramped.
  
• NOTE: This is not an advised mode of transportation for plus sized people.
  
• . There are three major integrated bus and jeepney terminals, which offer regular land trips:
  
• 1.Eastbound Integrated Bus Terminal
  

- is located just behind Market City, offers regular land trips to and from Gingoog, Bukidnon, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Butuan, Surigao in the Caraga region, Davao, Tacurong and Balingoan (ferry going for Camiguin).

• 2.Eastbound-Gusa Jeepney Terminal
  
• - offers regular land trips to and from Gingoog, the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia in Bukidnon, eastern towns of Misamis Oriental, Camp Philips, Libona and Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon.
  
• 3.Westbound Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal
  
• -offers regular land trips to and from western towns of Misamis Oriental including Laguindingan and El Salvador, Iligan, Marawi, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Pagadian, Zamboanga and some parts of western Mindanao.
  

 

Camiguin

• is an island province of
  

the Philippines located

in the Bohol Sea.

• It is the second-smallest province both in population and land area next only to Batanes.
  
• Nambajao- capital of the province
  
• The people of Camiguin are called "Camiguingnon."
  

Total Area

• -237.95 km² (91.9 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -79th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -81,293
  
•   Rank
  
• -79th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -341.6/km² (884.8/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -14th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -5
  
• Barangays
  
• -58
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -cebuano, kinamigin
  

 

Economy

• The main livelihood of the people is fishing and farming.
  
• Other agricultural products are:
  
  • Abaca
    
  • Rice
    
  • Mangoes
    
  • Lanzones
    
  • & other fruit trees
    

Municipalities

• Camiguin is subdivided into 5 municipalities:
  
  • Catarman
    
  • Guinsibilan
    
  • Mahinog
    
  • Mambajao
    
  • Sabay
    

Natural Attractions

Islands

• Located just a few kilometers off the coast are the two beautiful islands of Camiguin:
  
• White Island is accessed from Agoho which is about 5 km west of the town of Mambajao.
  
• Mantigue Island can be reached from Mahinog about 14 km south of Mambajao.
  
• Waterfalls:    
  
• Katibawasan Falls
  
•     -Located 5 km. (3.1 mi)
  
• southeast of Mambajao,
  
• the beautiful Katibawasan Falls
  
• cascades 250-foot (76 m.)
  
• down to a pool surrounded
  
• by orchids and ferns.
  
• Tuasan Falls
  
•     -is located 6 km. (3.7 mi) northeast of Catarman. Getting to the falls entails a very scenic hike passing through the quaint Barrio of Mainit, Catarman and along the rocky river bed.
  

Hotsprings

-Ardent Hot Spring

-Sto. Niño Cold Springs and Bura Natural Soda Water Swimming Pool

-Tangub Hot Spring

Churches

• Santo Rosario Church in the municipality of sagay was built in 1882.
  
• Old Catarman Church Ruins also known as (Gui-ob Church), only the ruins of the church and bell tower remains of the old town.
  

        -destroyed and partly submerged by volcanic debris during the eruption and formation of Mt. Vulcan from 1871 to 1875.

Baylao Church -is claimed to be miraculous attributed to saving many lives during the last volcanic eruption of Hibok-hibok.

Lanzones Festival

• Each year in October, a festival is held celebrating the Lanzones.
  
• a small grape-sized tropical fruit grown all over the island.
  
• The week-long Lanzones Festival is one of the more colorful events in the Philippines.
  

Sunken Cemetery

• During the volcanic birth of the Mt. Vulcan that lasted from 1871 to about 1875, some areas in the town of Bonbon subsided, sinking the cemetery of the town to below sea level.
  
• The place is commemorated by a huge cross erected in 1982.
  

Transportation

• Camiguin is accessible by air and sea from Cebu City however flights into the province's only airport is only seasonal.
  
• Most fly in to Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental Province, the gateway to Northern Mindanao.
  
• One would then take 2 more or less hours bus or hired van from Cagayan de Oro City to the port of Bilangoan.
  
• Ferries leave Balingoan to Camiguin Island every hour from 6:00 am until 5:00 pm.
  

 

Iligan City

• is a highly urbanized city north of the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital.
  
• 
  
• It is approximately 795 kilometers southeast of Manila.
  
• According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 308,046 people.
  

Total Area

• - 813.37 km² (314 sq mi)
  
•  Total Population (2007 census)
  
• - 308,046   
  
•  Density
  
• - 378.73/km² (980.9/sq mi)  
  
• Barangays
  
• - 44
  
• Spoken languages
  
• - Cebuano(major),
  
• Tagalog, Maranao,
  
• Hiligaynon, Ilocano,
  
• Chavacano, and
  
• Waray-Waray.
  

Tourism

• -Iligan is also known as City of Majestic Waterfalls because of its numerous waterfalls that are located within its area of jurisdiction.
  
• -There are about 20 waterfalls in the city.
  
• -city's major landmark, is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city.
  
• -the celebration of Iligan's fiesta was named "KASADYA" festival.
  

People

• Cebuano is the major language in the city (about 93%).
  

The rest speak Tagalog, Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray-Waray. The majority of the population can speak and understand English.

Economy

• The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC).
  
• -was also established during that period (Specifically in 1962).
  
• The city made its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation, named Global Steelworks Infrastructures, Inc. [GSII] on 2004
  

The current industrial plants in operation and their locations are the following:

• The current industrial plants in operation and their locations are the following:
  
• Treasure Steel Corporation (Formerly National Steel Corporation) — Barangay Suarez
  
• Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation — Barangay Maria Cristina
  
• Granexport Manufacturing Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc. — Barangay Dalipuga
  
• Pilmico Foods Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Pilmico Iligan Feedmill — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Platinum Group Metals Corporation (Formerly Maria Cristina Chemical Industries, Inc.) — Barangay Maria Cristina
  
• San Miguel Corporation-Iligan Coconut Oil Plant — Barangay Santa Filomena
  
• Refractories Corporation of the Philippines — Barangay Dalipuga
  
• Iligan Cement Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Mindanao Portland Cement Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Formerly Alsons Cement Corp.) — Boundary of Barangay Dalipuga and Lugait, Misamis Oriental
  
• Iligan Bar and Rod Mill — Barangay Suarez
  
• Fort Steel and Cargo - Barangay Tomas Cabili
  
• Global Steelworks Inc. - Barangay Suarez
  

Transportation

• Sea
  

-There are five shipping lines serving Manila, Cebu City, and Ozamiz City routes namely: Superferry, Cebu Ferries, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Negros Navigation, Sulpicio Lines, and Cokaliong Shipping Lines.

Land

• The public mode of transportation withinin this city are by:
  

-Jeepneys

-Taxis

-Pedicabs

"Tartanillas" (calesas)

-is also a public mode of transportation which serves through Barangay Pala-o and Barangay Tambacan.

Air

• The opening of Laguindingan International Airport in 2012 which is located at Laguindingan town in Misamis Oriental, is expected to replace Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City.
  
• It is also expected to augment the city's need for a nearby airport as the new airport is only 65 kilometers away or at most 35 to 40 minutes away from Iligan.
  
• The new airport is a flagship project of the Mindanao Super Regions project of the President as a major project of the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC).
  

 

Lanao del Norte

• is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao
  region.
  
• Its capital is Tubod.
  
• The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated from Misamis Occidental by Panguil Bay to the northwest.
  

According to the 2007 census, the province has the total population of 538,283.

Total Area

• -3,011.4 km² (1,162.7 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -47th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -538,283
  
•   Rank
  
• -48th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -178.7/km² (463/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -44th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -462
  
• Barangays
  
• -22
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -Cebuano, Maranao
  

Economy

• The economy in Lanao del Norte is predominantly based on agriculture and fishing.
  
• Factories are mostly based in Iligan City.
  
• Lanao del Norte is the home of Agus Power plants 4, 6, and 7 that stretch from Baloi to Iligan City.
  
• It serves as the power supply in some parts of Mindanao.
  
• Tourism is also a growing economy in the province.
  

Geography

• Lanao del Norte is a rugged province that ranges from the coastal shorelines in the north to the high plateaus and mountains in the south.
  
• It has also diverse flora and fauna.
  

 

Misamis Occidental

• is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao
  region.
  
• Its capital is Oroquieta City.
  
• The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Panguil Bay to the south and from Misamis Oriental by Iligan Bay to the east.
  

Total Area

• -2,055.2 km² (793.5 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -62nd out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -531,680
  
•   Rank
  
• -49th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -258.7/km² (670/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -26th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -14
  
• Barangays
  
• -490
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -Cebuano
  

Economy

• The majority hardly depends on agriculture and fishing.
  
• Commerce is also progressive in this municipality.
  
• There are many Tudelanhon businessmen.
  
• People in the municipality and of the neighboring barangays of Clarin and Sinacaban towns depend on the local market, instead of going to Ozamiz City, the economic hub in the province.
  

People

• The dense population along the coast consists mainly of migrants from Cebu and Bohol, thus the major dialects are Cebuano and Boholano.
  
• The native Subanens live in the interior uplands
  

Tourism and Attractions

• Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park
  

-Located along the

mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo,

baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban,

respectively - a wildlife park that serves

as sanctuary for other endangered

animals like the monkey-eating

eagle and the tarsier found in

the forests of nearby.

• Binalbal Festival
  

-every January 1.

• Niyogan Festival
  

-held every January 21, the Araw ng Tudela.

• Furniture Shops(Bamboo)
  

-located at barangay Nailon, along the national highway.

• Mount Malindang
  

-National Park

Transportation

• Air
  
• -Tudela is accessible by plane and served by Ozamiz City Airport, a short ride of motorcycle from the airport to the Ozamiz City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBJT).
  
• Sea
  
• -Served by Port of Ozamiz City.
  
• Land
  
• -The public mode of transportation withinin this municipality is by tricycle and habal-habal.
  

Misamis Oriental

• Its capital and provincial center is Cagayan de Oro City.
  
• The province borders Iligan City and Bukidnon to the south, the Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the east, and to the north is Bohol Sea with the island-province of Camiguin just off its northern shore.
  

Total Area

• -3,102.9 km² (1,198 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -46th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -748,791
  
•   Rank
  
• -38th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -241.3/km² (625/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -31st out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -24
  
• Barangays
  
• -424
  
• Spoken languages
  
• Cebuano
  ^(Majority), Filipino (Tagalog),
  
• English, Spanish, Ilonggo, Boholano,
  
• Waray, Higaonon
  

 

Economy

• The province is host to different types of industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral, rubber and food processing.
  
• It is home to the 30 square kilometre PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate and the Mindanao International Container Port, all located in Tagoloan.
  
• 
  Del Monte Philippines, which exports pineapples all over the Asia-Pacific region has a processing plant in Cagayan de Oro City.
  

PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate

Mindanao International Container Port

 

Transportation

• By land
  
• Habal-habal
  
• -is the most popular land transportation in the town.
  
• By air
  
• Laguindingan International Airport
  
• -is the upcoming air transportation in the town
  

Laguindingan International Airport

Highlights

• Hill Top (Buntod)
  
• –a place where the old Iglesia Pilipina Independente Church site before it transferred.
  
• -It is visible to everybody during Holy Week season where the people will walk towards the Holy
  Cruz.
  
• My Relaxing Terrace
  
• -site in Tubajon a beach where many mangrove trees cited, the sand like Boracay sand.
  
• Virgin of Moog
  
• -a place in Moog where it miracles it is site beside the sea, many people will Church there during Sunday it also become a tourist spot.
  
• Cueva Con Agua
  
• -site in Mauswagon nearby the Barangay Hall, it is known as a place of enchanto, a cave that has water and being protected by Municipalty of Laguindingan due to some superstitious belief.
  

Virgin of Moog

Cueva Con Agua

Kagay-an Festival

• celebrated on the 28th of August during the feast of the city's patron St. Augustine.
  
• Street Dancing Competition, Trade Fair, Sports fest, Beauty Contest, etc.
  

 

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REGION 11 DAVAO REGION

Region 11

Davao Region

• is one of the regions of the Philippines, located on the southeastern portion of Mindanao.
  
• Davao Region consists of four provinces, namely: Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur.
  
• The region encloses the Davao Gulf and its regional center is Davao City.
  
• Davao is the Hispanicized pronunciation of daba-daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kalayo").
  
• The biggest city in Asia
  
• Best agricultural producers in Asia
  
• Third largest city in the country
  

One of it's Kind

• Mt. Apo
  
• Philippine Eagle
  
• Durian
  
• Waling-Waling
  
• Mangosteen
  
• Davao Pomelo
  

Climate

• The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt. has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.
  

Natural Resources

• Southern Mindanao has mineral resources of chromite, iron, nickel, and manganese, gold, copper and other non-metallic minerals. Five of the major fishing grounds of the Philippines are located in the region..
  

 

 

Economy

• While the region's economy is predominantly agri-based, it is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, and fish products are exported abroad.
  

Component Cities

• Digos City, Davao del sur
  
• Island Garden City of Samal
  
• Panabo City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Mati City, Davao Oriental
  

Province Industries

• Sasa International Seaport
  
• Sta. Ana Pier
  
• Panobo Seaport
  
• Mati Seaport
  

Language

• Cebuano
  
• Tagalog
  
• Iloko
  
• Hiligaynon
  
• Bilaan
  
• Manobo
  
• Bagoboo
  
• Waray
  

 

 

Compostella Valley- Nature's Work of Art

• Population- 665,900
  
• Area-4,479.8 km²
  
• 11 municipalities
  
• Borders: North-Agusan del sur, West-Davao del Norte, East- Davao Oriental, Southwest- Davao Gulf
  
• Capital- Nabunturan City
  
• Language- Criole Spanish(kinatsila) Cebuano/Visayan, Tagalog/Pilipino, Mandaya, Mansaka, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Maranao, and Suriganonon are the dialects spoken in the province.
  
• Comval
  
• The Lost Spanish
  
• It is the third newest province of the Philippines, behind Dinagat Islands and Zamboanga Sibugay.
  

People and Culture

• The province was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, enacted on January 31, 1998 and ratified on March 7 of the same year by Terisita Zamora
  
• Majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu, Samar, Bohol and other Visayan provinces.
  
• The cultural minorities in the province include the Mansaka, Mandaya, Dibabawons, Mangguangans and Aeta groups such as the Talaingod, Langilan, and Matigsalug.
  
• Arnold Bajo- the most successful defender of the poor minorities, especially the Mandaya
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, sugar, banana
  
• Tilapia
  
• Milkfish
  
• Gold ore
  
• ethelmadzleonphoebe
  

 

Tourists Attractions

• Maragusan: Aguacan Inland Resort, Tagbibinta Falls,
  
• Maragusan: Mt. Candalaga Peak
  
• Maragusan: Haven's Peak, Kanlawig Hot Spring
  
• Maragusan: Sky Garden Restaurant and Fitness Gym
  
• New Bataan: Manurigao Falls, White Peak, Andap Inland Resort
  
• Maco /mainit sulfuric hotspring. *Nabunturan, San Vicente Caves, Toyuzu Inland Resort
  
• Magnaga, Pantukan Beach Resorts and Hotels
  
• Mabini: Manaklay Beach Park and Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Beach View Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort I, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort II, Pindasan , Mabini
  
• Monkayo: Kumbilan cave,Octagon park, Mt.diwata mining ,Monkayo Arena
  
• MOnkayo: Mt. Diwata's Peak,A gusan River, Baylo Falls,
  
• Kopiat Island
  
• Tagbibinta Falls
  
• Kumaykay falls
  
• Malumagpak Falls
  
• Nabunturan Hot Spring
  
• San Vicente Cave
  

Compostella Valley

To be in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and sound that defines a place and a people pulsing with life yet reserved in spirit.

Festivities

• Kariyawan Festival
  
• Simballay Festival
  
• AniBina Bulawanon Festival
  
• Buganihan Festival
  
• Diwanag Festival
  
• Kaimunan Festival
  
• Pyagsawitan Festival
  

Davao Del Norte

• Population-830,600
  
• Area-3,427.0 km²
  
• Capital- Tagum City
  
• Borders: N-Agusan Del Norte, W-Bukidnon, E-Compostella Valley S- Davao del Sur
  
• The province of Compostela Valley used to be part of Davao until it was made into an independent province in 1998.
  
• Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, together with Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur used to be a whole province simply known as Davao. This original province was split into three—Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental— when Republic Act No. 4867 (authored by Representative S. Sarmiento, Sr.) was signed into law on May 8, 1967 by President Ferdinand Marcos.
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, maize, banana,coconut, abacca, ramie, coffee,, fruits, rootcrops
  
• Major producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica, silver, copper and elemental sulfur.
  
• leading producer of bananas, with many plantations run by multinationals Dole and Del Monte, and local producers such as Lapanday, TADECO, and Marsman.
  
• one of Mindanao's leading producer of rice.
  
• Fisheries: tilapia, milkfish, catfish, shrimp, crabs
  
• producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica,silver, copper and elemental sulfur
  
• Wide agricultural plantations
  

Tourists Attractions

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Samal Island

 

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

• Pearl Farm Beach Resort, where actual oyster cultivation is currently in effect, producing a strong and steady supply of the countrys most elegant and fashionable pearls. Above all, the place is more popular for its tremendously fine white sand and super clear waters.
  
• Located in Samal Island
  

Samal Island

Canibad Cove Beach

Davao del Sur

• Population-2,156,000
  
• Area-6,666.9 km²
  
• Capital-Digos City
  
• Borders: N-Davao del Norte, Cotabato W- Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani E- Davao Gulf S-North of Indonesia)
  

World's largest City

Mt. Apo

• Mt. Apo-tallest peak in the country at 10,311 feet above sea level the mightiest upward surge of along mountain range.
  
• Located in Cabarisan, Davao City/ Kapatagan, Davao del Sur.
  

Philippine Eagle

• The largest eagle, standing to about three and a half feet (3 1/2) may be recognized by its powerful bill, strong legs and claws.
  
• Located in Malagos, Calinan Davao City
  
• The general body color is grayish brown in the back and wings, whitish front neck and belly with shafts of gray brown streaked feathers on the head, which when erect forms a crest.
  

Eden Mountain Resort

• This mountain resort reservation offers a cool climate, lush forest, and natural surroundings, overlooking the city and the gulf. Suitable for camping, nature hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding.
  

 

Malagos Garden Resort

This garden resort is filled with tall trees and a multitude of rare orchids. It has a restaurant, butterfly sanctuary, horseback riding facilities, fishponds, golf driving range, swimming pool, adventure playground, seminar halls, campsite, and cottages

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague

• Open air chapel with replicas of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague and that of Our Lady of Fatima, magnificent views of fruit bearing trees and coconut plantation.
  
• Facilities: Retreat house, seminar hall, canteen, children's playground, pilgrim's hall, restaurant, souvenir shop selling religious articles, rosaries, medals, pamphlets, novenas.
  

Davao Oriental

• Population-501,800
  
• Area-5,670.1
  
• Capital- Mati City
  
• Borders: N- Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur W- Compostella Valley
  
• Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location.
  
• In 1942, occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces in the province of Eastern Davao
  

Tourist Attractions

• Tagtalisay Beach,
  
• Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Botona Beach Resort,
  
• Dahican Beach,
  
• People's Park, Capitol Hills,
  
• Buso Hot Spring,
  
• Pujada Bay, Pujada Island,
  
• Sleeping Dinosaur,
  
• Dao Beach Club,
  
• Waniban Island,
  
• Gregorio Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Philippine Eagle Sanctuary.
  
• Deo Beach
  
• TITO BROS-ROSE-VERGI RESORT,
  

Davao Museum

A landmark which offers the opportunity to understand the soul of the people of Davao. Its main gallery is a repository of tribal art and other material culture such as: tribal art costumes, jewelries, handicrafts and others. Also a gallery of paintings, sculptures and ceramics and a souvenir shop of native crafts.

San Pedro Cathedral

• Davao City's oldest church named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao. The church was built in the year 1847 during the Spanish period led by Don Jose Uyanguren, the Spanish Conquestador of Davao. The old altar of then San Pedro Church is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral featuring old/antique images of saints and that of Saint Peter.
  

Gap Farming Orchard Resort

• The GAP Farm has deluxe cottages and campsites, Olympic size swimming pool, picnic area, horseback riding facilities, convention hall, and a World War II cave among others. Its garden is filled with exotic flowers and tropical fruits.
  

Crocodile Park

• The only crocodile park in the region provides home to locally bred crocodiles including the country�s biggest crocodile named �Pangil� (or fangs) measuring over 18 feet in length. One can take pleasure from viewing, horseback riding around the park, or feeding the young fierce reptiles.
  

Talomo Beach

• Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found just 200 meters from the shore.
  

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REGION VIII EASTERN VISAYAS

REGION VIII

Eastern Visayas

Biliran- Naval - 163,713

Eastern Samar- Borongan - 431, 102

Leyte- Tacloban City - 1,886,011

Nothern Samar- Catarman - 549,759

Southern Leyte- Maasin City - 401,128

Samar (Western Samar)- Catbalogan - 728,909

• These provinces occupy the easternmost islands of Visayas: Leyte, Samar and Biliran.
  
• The Regional center is Tacloban City
  
• Population is 3, 912, 936.
  

Land Area- 21, 437.7km²

Geography:

• Climate
  
• Natural Resources
  
• Culture
  
• Languages
  
• Dances
  
• Music
  
• Economy
  
• "BILIRAN" was first called Isla de Panamao, referring to an ethnic fishing net the name was changed to Biliran, which was derived from a native grass called "borobiliran".
  
• ALMERIA,BILIRAN
  
• SAMBAWAN ISLAND
  
• Agta Beach Resort
  

"Eastern Samar" became an independent province by virtue of Republic Act No. 4221 which Congress approved on June 19, 1965

Our Lady of Nativity Cathedral" in Borongan

LOOM RIVER

Borongan Beach

View of Borongan from Mt. Kawilion

"Leyte" is one of the country's most historic province. It is the site of uprising against the Spaniards and the famous landing of the U.S. Forces during World War II.

Leyte Landing of Gen.Douglas MacArthur Monument

The Leyte Kalipayan Dance troupe

Leyte-Tacloban delicacies "Binagos"

PINTADOS FESTIVAL

REGION XII SOCCKARGEN

REGION XII

SOCCSKSARGEN

 

• Regional center: Koronadal City, South Cotabato
  
• Area: Total 22,466 km² (8,674.2 sq mi)
  
• Population (2007) : Total3,829,081
  
• Cities: 5 –Kidapawan City, Koronadal City, Cotabato City, General Santos City, Tacurong City
  
• Languages: English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Tboli, Cotabato Manobo
  

  
   

NORTH COTABATO (Land of the Mightiest Mountain)

 

• Kidapawan City (a spring in the highland)
  
• Area: 9,008.90 km² (3,478.4 sq mi)
  
• Population : 1,121,974
  
  • N    - Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon,
    
  • E    - Davao City and Davao del Norte,
    
  • S & W    - Maguindanao
    
  • SE    - Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur.
    
• Cotabato province is strategically linked to the major "Arterial Road System" traversing andconnecting the province to Davao City- SOCSKARGEN- Cotabato Coridor and the Cotabato Via Kabacan- Maramag_ Kibawe, Bukidnon (Cagayan de Oro/ Iligan City Corrigidor) Sayre Highway.
  
  
• Cotabato derives its name from the Maguindanao kuta wato, meaning "stone fort" served as the seat of the great sultan kudarat
  
• North Cotabato is considered as Mindanao's food basket.One of the Philippines most vibrant economies from being a basket case. It is a major producer of cereals, tropical fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, coconut, coffee, freshwater and fish and livestock.Rubber has been among the leading high-value products of the province. North Cotabato has more or less 25,000 hectares planted to coconut.
  

TRANSPORTATION

• By air. As a landlocked province, the provincial government realized that the only option left to Cotabenos in shipping out perishable products.
  
• buses, jeepneys and motorcycles as the main transportation vehicles that is available in the whole Province
  

TOURIST SPOT

• Lake Venado-(Tent City of The Mountain) A lake hidden in the mountain vastness approximately 8,000 ft (2438 m) above sea level. It features a crystal clear and ice cold expanse of fresh water that mirrors the majestic twin peaks of Mt.Apo.
  
• North Cotabato Rural Airport – a 64 hecyare airport project a Tawan tawan, M'lang, whichis the mostimportant infrastructure project implemented in the province.
  
• Mt. Apo Natural Park – major naturala assets are Mt. Apo,the country's highest peak at 10,311 ft above sea level.(Mindanao 1 Geothermal Power Plant at the foot of Mt.Apo in Illomavis, Kidapawan City which produces 97megawatts ofelectricity).
  

  
   

SHARIFF KABUNSUAN

• Capital: Cotabato City
  
• Area: 176.00 km² (68 sq mi)
  
• Population: 259,153
  

     FESTIVAL

• Shariff Kabunsuan Festival- Held every 15 to 19 of December. The grandest festival commemorating the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, an Arb Malay missionary from Johore, Malay Peninsula to bring Islam in Mainland Mindanao.
  

• Araw ng Kutabato ( June 12 – 24 )- it celebrates the creation of Cotabato as charter city.
  
  • Immaculate Conception Fiesta ( December 08 )- the biggest religious activity, this celebration combines the merry atmosphere of chistmas and the traditional "PISTAHAN" into a holiday for both the spirit and the body. Highights are Maria Procession.
    
  • HOLY MONTH OF RAMADHAN(based on the lunar calendar) – it commemorate the start of Islam's holiest month. Ramadan call outs to its faithful for few weeks of prayer and fasting.
    

TOURIST DESTINATION

• Cotabato City Hall- a century old structure which houses almost all the city government offices. It showcases a unique and antique architectural design depicting the Muslim Art.
  
• Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto- A replica of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in France. The compound is equipped with ideal retreat house for recollection and seminars, a mini zoo and a children's park.
  
• Tamontaka Church-Built in 1872 of Spanish architecture and design. It is the oldest church in the city, a relic of the living past.
  
• Kutang Bato Caves -
  "KUTA" means FORT and "WATO" means STONE. The only cave in the country that is right in the heart of the city. It has four major entrances offering various attraction like rock formations, salt water ponds, underground river,
  
• Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) –Houses the Office of ARMM Regional Governor. The buildings in the copmpund showcase unique blend of modern and Muslim architecture.
  
•  Masla Pulangi (Rio Grande De Mindanao)- the longest river in the country, it is estimated to be 182 kilometers long and96 meters wide
  
•  TambakWeavers- "Weavers of dreams as they say are commonly referred to for they weave not only "inaul malongs" of exquisite design and colorful but also offers them on an unbelievable bargain.
  
  

SOUTH COTABATO (Conference Capital of Mindanao)

 

• Capital : Koronadal City
  
• AREA: 3,936.0 km² (1,519.7 sq mi)
  
• Population: 767,255
  
• Location:
  
  • N & W --- Sultan Kudarat
    
  • E & S --- General Santos city and Sarangani.   
    
• Languages:  Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Tagalog and English
  
• General Santos City
  

TOURIST SPOT

• Lake Sebu- it is natural lake located in the municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cobato and within the Alah Valley region. It is the country'smost important watershed.
  
• Mt. Matutum- oneofthe active volcano in the Philippines. All are part of the Pacific ring of fire.
  

 

SARANGGANI (Archeologist's Paradise)

 

• Capital :  Alabel 
  
• Are: 3,601.3 km² (1,390.5 sq mi)
  
• Population: 475,514
  
• Location:
  
  • N ----- South Cotabato,
    
  • S ----- Sarangani Bay and Celebes Sea,
    
  • E ---- DAvao del Sur
    
  • W----- Sultan Kudarat. 
    
  • E & W ----- General Santos City. 
    
• Languages: Cebuano
  

Historical Background

• The early inhabitants who first inhabited Sarangani were the indigenous natives, called "MunaTo," a native term for "first people."
  
• Sarangani Province, composed of one landlocked and six coastal towns, is found in the southern tip of Mindanao.  It was named Sarangani being a primarily coastal area and close to Sarangani Bay.
  
• The name itself is a legend, about the life of Saranganing, and adventurous son of a Sangil family from the coast of Celebes of Indonesia.  His sailing often brought him to the Sultanate of Buayan (now General Santos City), a stronghold of Maguindanaos.  His outstanding character impressed the people
  
• The economy of Sarangani has a high count of wheat, corn and interrelated energy.
  

  
   

SULTAN KUDARAT (Tuna Country of Mindanao)

• Capital:    Isulan
  
• Area:    5,135.30 sq km
  
• Population:    586,505
  
• Location:
  
  • N ----- Maguindanao and Cotabato City
    
  • S ----- South Cotabato and Sarangani,
    
  • E ----- Davao del Sur
    
  • W ----- Celebes Sea
    
• Languages: Hiligaynon,  Ilokano ,Cebuano,  Maguindanao
  
• Pitot Cave
  
• Bamban Falls-Hot and Cold Spring
  
• Datalblao Cave
  
• Kipulao Falls
  
• Paradise Cave
  

Baras Bird Sanctuary

Cebu Pacific MALE Flight Attendants Dancing

REGION 9 ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

REGION IX
MINDANAO/ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

    

    PROVINCE                         CAPITAL

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE                 DIPOLOG CITY

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR                    PAGADIAN CITY

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY                     IPIL

    *CITY OF ISABELA

 

Zamboanga del Norte
From Orchid City to Shrine City

 

    or simply known as ZANORTE is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Dipolog City and the province borders Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to the south and Misamis Occidental to the east. The Sulu Sea lies to the northwest of Zamboanga del Norte.Zamboanga del Norte is the Largest province of Zamboanga Peninsula in terms of land area.

 

    Zamboanga del Norte has a population of 823,130 according to the 2000 census. Its population density is 124/km². It is ranked 27th among the provinces both in terms of population and population density.

The main language spoken is Cebuano. Zamboangueño/Chavacano, English and Tagalog are also spoken, indicative of a high level of literacy. The original and native Subanon language lives on, especially in the highlands.

    

    Zamboanga del Norte is subdivided into 25 municipalities and 2 cities. These are further subdivided into 691 barangays, and clustered into 3 congressional districts.

Cities:

Dapitan City

Dipolog City

 

History

 

    The early history of Zamboanga del Norte is shared with that of Zamboanga City, which had been the center of the entire Mindanao area,     most notably during the American era. When Zamboanga City became a     chartered city on October 12, 1936, it encompassed the southern tip of     the Zamboanga Peninsula and the island of Basilan, making it the largest     city in the world in terms of land area.

This all changed in 1948 when Basilan was made into a separate Chartered City, and further, when Republic Act No. 711, issued on June 6, 1952,     created two more provinces out of Zamboanga City. One of these provinces     was Zamboanga del Norte.

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Tourism

 

• Landmark in Dipolog City        
  
• Sinubo Falls, Tampilisan ZaNorte
  
• Dakak Beach Resort Dapitan
  

 

 

Zamboanga Del Sur
The Colors of Ethnic Zamboanga

 

is a province of the Philippines located in the south-eastern corner of the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Pagadian City, which is also the regional center of Region IX. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga Sibugay to the west, Misamis Occidental to the northeast, and Lanao del Norte to the east. To the south is the Moro Gulf.

 

As of the 2000 census, Zamboanga del Sur had a population of 836,217, making it the 16th most populous province. The population density was 3,480/km², the 20th most densely populated province.

The most commonly spoken language is Cebuano, spoken by 61.31% of the population. Also spoken are Tagalog, Subanon, Chavacano, Ilonggo, Maguindanao, Iranun, Boholano, and Ilocano.

 

Zamboanga del Sur is subdivided into 26 municipalities and 1 city. These divisions are further subdivided into 681 barangays. The province comprises two congressional districts.

Cities/Capital

Pagadian City

 

History

The name of Zamboanga was derived from the Malay word "Jambangan", meaning a pot or place of flowers. The original inhabitants of the Zamboanga peninsula were the Subanons, who settled along the riverbanks. The next group of settlers to arrive were Muslim migrants from the neighboring provinces. The Maguindanaoans and Kalibugans were farmers; the Tausugs, Samals, and Badjaos were fishermen; and the Maranaos were traders and artisans. Mat weaving was the major occupation of the Muslim settlers.

Then came an exodus of migrants from nearby provinces. Historians say most of them came from the Visayas, Cebu, Bohol, Negros, and Siquijor. Together with the original settlers, these pioneers helped develop Zamboanga del Sur into the abundant and culturally diverse province that it is.

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Historically, Zamboanga was the capital of the Moro province, which comprised five districts: Cotabato, Davao, Sulu, Lanao, and Zamboanga. In 1940, these districts became individual provinces. Zamboanga City became the capital of Zamboanga province. Soon after World War II, the provincial capital was transferred to Dipolog. Molave was created as the provincial capital in 1948.

Zamboanga del Sur was carved out from the former Zamboanga province that encompassed the entire peninsula in the southwestern Mindanao on September 17, 1952 by virtue of Republic Act 711. As the 52nd province of the Philippines, it originally consisted of 11 towns, which were later expanded into 42 municipalities and one city, Pagadian, its capital.

Political developments in February 2001 saw another major change in the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga del Sur. Its inhabitants voted to create a new province out of the third congressional district, named Zamboanga Sibugay.

 

Tourism

 

Shrine of Our Lady of Pillar

Baculan Falls, Midsalip, ZamSur

Pagadian Festival

Muslim Colorful Vintas- used by the Muslim people for transportation in the early days. The colour of the vintas depends on what tribe you belong and what rank you possess.

Floating House- Badjao's are the most common people living in the literally on the floating houses at the centre of the sea.

 

 

Zamboanga Sibugay
The Island's Sea snake Santuary

 

is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Ipil and it borders Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east and Zamboanga City to the southwest. To the south lies Sibuguey Bay in the Moro Gulf. Zamboanga Sibugay was created in 2001 when the third district of Zamboanga del Sur split off. Zamboanga Sibugay is the 79^th province created in the Philippines.

 

 

As of the 2000 census, Zamboanga Sibugay has a population of 497,239 people, and a population density of 161/km². It is ranked 29th among the provinces of the Philippines in terms of both population and population density. The annual population growth rate is 2.09%.The major languages spoken in the province are Cebuano and Ilonggo. Tagalog, Ilocano, and other ethnic tongues are spoken as well.                         

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The leading industries are in the areas of bakery, rice and corn milling, food processing, and rattan and wood furniture production. New industries include concrete products, garments, wax and candle factory, and other cottage industries.

Major crops produced include rice, corn, coconuts, rubber, fruit trees, vegetables, tobacco, coffee, cacao, and root crops. Livestock and poultry productions are predominantly small-scale backyard operations.

 

Zamboanga Sibugay is subdivided into 16 municipalities. These municipalities are further subdivided into 389 barangays. The province comprises a single congressional district.

History

The area of Zamboanga Sibugay was formerly a part of Zamboanga del Sur. Attempts to divide Zamboanga del Sur into separate provinces date as far back as the 1960s. Several bills were filed in congress, but remained unacted. The new province was finally created by Republic Act No. 8973 on February 22, 2001.

 

Tourism

 

Sibuguey Bay- Zamboanga Sibugay got its name.

Tantanan Bay- is considered as the largest fish sanctuary in the province.

Takushari- is a known fish sanctuary. It is located within the municipality of Talusan and is around five minutes away from the Talusan seaport.  

Pulo Laum- sea snake island sanctuary.

 

Isabela City

 

    is a 5th class city and the capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. The city is located on the northern shore of Basilan. Across the Basilan Strait to the north is Zamboanga City. According to the 2000 census, Isabela City has a population of 73,032 people in 13,753 households.

While administratively, the island province of Basilan is part of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Isabela City itself is in not part of this region and is placed under the Zamboanga Peninsula region.

 

Isabela City, like the rest of the province, has seen some of the fiercest fighting's between government troops and the Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic separatist group.

 

The city was named in honor of Queen Isabella II of Spain

In 2001, the residents of Basilan Province opted to join the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in a plebiscite. whinstar.blogspot.com

However, the citizens of the capital, Isabela, did not want to join so the city remained a part of this region with the as a result of Executive Order No. 36.

Through the administration of the late Mayor Luis Biel II, Isabela was regarded as the rising city of Basilan and Zamboanga Peninsula.

 

Isabela City is politically subdivided into 45 barangays.

 

There are 2 colleges and one state university in Isabela.

Claret College of Isabela

Basilan State University

JS Alano Memorial College of Midwifery

Malls

Basilan Shopping Center

Ever Shopping Center

YC Sales and Company

Tourism

Basilan Provincial Capitol

St. Elizabeth of Portugal Cathedral

Isabela City Sunrise at Royal Issra Pension House- Safest place in Basilan to stay in.

Jollibee Food Corporation- makes its first venture in Isabela, City on 2005. And mark it as its 500^th store nationwide.

 

 

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Inspiring you to give give

It's Time for Us to Give Back

(The Travel Management Student Outreach Program)

Harwin Francis Ramos

Our group started everything with a prayer...

Lord was always in the top of this journey...

We started giving activities to the children.....

Since I love to draw and colour things...

I started giving tips to the children on how to colour with style....

Every one's in a while we took pictures...

Pictures that would remind us of how inspiring this program is...

It really made a difference....

The group finds time to laugh...

To explore, to bond, and make this a worthy experience...

Sharing thoughts on how to make the children happy....

After a long morning....

We ate with the children...

I just know then that these simple things we do for them....

Make them better citizens of tomorrow....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, we play games....

Give prizes that made the children more active...

The smile, the laughs, the warm touch....

It made me more of a person after the children give us the feeling....

That even for just that day, we are FAMILY!!!

 

I was approach by this cute kid named JUDGE....

We talk, we play, we laugh, and we became friends.....

He thought that I was teaching him a lot...

But he doesn't know that I was happier that...

He showed me how lucky I am that my family....

Was able to give what I need...

Finally, it was over but before that...

We can't leave without showing we've got...

We dance and sing with the kids...

A show of a lifetime...

I just hope that the kids...

After that, will benefit from what we have shown them...

I hope that we inspire them to strive for a better tomorrow....

And I just hope we inspire other people to help them out...

Because,

"I WAS ALSO INSPIRED",

Fierce and Love

HARWIN