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 79th 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 500th store nationwide.
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