REGION X- NORTHERN MINDANAO

By: Danilyne Bumanglag Eunice Jane Ternio

TRIVIA

NORTHERN MINDANAO- Second Most Populous Region in Mindanao (next to Davao

Region)

Bukidnon- Pineapple Capital of the World

Camiguin- An Ancestral Homecoming

TRIVIA

Lanao del Norte- Land of Beauty and Bounty

Misamis Occidental- Christmas Capital of Mindanao

Misamis Oriental- Mindanao’s Nature Front

NORTHERN MINDANAOCamiguin

Misamis Oriental

Bukidnon

Misamis Occidental

Lanao del Norte

Lanao del Norte (was transferred to Northern Mindanao from Region XII by virtue of Executive Order No. 36 in September 2001)

REGION X• The region is composed of 9

cities:7 are composite cities namely:1. Malaybalay City2. Valencia City3. Oroquieta City4. Ozamis City5. Tangub City6. El Salvador City7. Gingoog City

2 highly urbanized cities namely:1. Iligan City 2. Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro City is the Regional Capital of Region X

LOCATION• N: Mindanao Sea

• W: Western Mindanao

• E: Caraga Region

• S: Region XI and XII

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Northern Mindanao has a total land area of 2,049,602 hectares.

• More than 60% of Northern Mindanao’s total land area are classified as forest land.

• Its seas abound with fish and other marine products.

CHIEF INDUSTRIES• Agriculture• Fishing• Forestry• Food processing• Livestock raising

CROPS• Palay• Banana• Sugarcane• Coconut• Corn• pineapple

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The economy of Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in the island of Mindanao.

The economy of Northern Mindanao is mainly agricultural.

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan Ciy supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao.

The famous Del Monte Philippines in Bukidnon shipped to the entire Philippines and Asia-Pacific

Region.

Bukidnon- tops all the other provinces in its agricultural output especially in corn,

pineapple, and rice.

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Misamis Occidental- has the largest area of brackishwater fishponds in the region.

Gingoog City- home to some of the country’s biggest lumber enterprises.

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Misamis Oriental- now fast becoming the center of industry, trade and commerce in the

region.Cagayan de Oro City• long held as the economic center of the

region• Transportation center• Home to major industrial and manufacturing

firms in the country

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Malaybalay City- center of cattle-ranching enterprises and extensive agriculture.

Bukidnon- has one of the largest pineapple plantations in the world.

BUKIDNONTHE HIGHLAND PARADISE IN THE HEART OF MINDANAO

The capital city

eighth largest province in the

country

LOCATION

• Northwest: Misamis Oriental

• East: Agusan del Sur• Southeast: Davao del

Norte• Southwest: Lanao del Sur • South: Cotabato.

BUKIDNON• Bukidnon means "people of the mountains" and was

named after the tribes who inhabited the mountains of the area.

• In 1903, Bukidnon was made a separate province and was formally recognized as such on March 10, 1917 under Republic Act No. 2711.

• Home to the finest and sweetest pineapple in the country• It is the biggest cattle- producing province in the region

Major Industries and Resources

• One of the country’s richest in biodiversity and endemic species of flora and fauna.

• The watershed of Mindanao• leads the production of rice in Northern Mindanao• second largest producer of corn in the country

Major Industries and Resources

FESTIVAL

FESTIVALKaamulan Festival-Malaybalay City

Kaamulan comes from the indigenous Binukid word amul meaning "to gather".

It is held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups (Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon) that originally inhabit the province

Kaamulan is gathering for a purpose—a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during harvest time and a peace pact

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

LAKE APO

The cleanest and greenest inland body of water in Northern

Mindanao.

CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (CEDAR)

CEDAR is a protected forest reserve area with a hiking trail under the canopies of age-old trees.

KAMPO JUAN

Philippine's first Anicycle where one can ride a bicycle across a 600-ft cable hanging on a 100-ft deep ravine.

SPRING RESORTS IN MARAMAG

The Spring Resort Capital of Bukidnon.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTION

THE MONASTERY OF TRANSFIGURATION

The magnificent pyramid chapel was designed by the late National Artist Leandro

Locsin. This home of the Benedictine Monks is also the

most popular wedding destination in Bukidnon.

CAMIGUIN ISLANDAn Ancestral Homecoming

CAMIGUIN ISLAND

Born of FireMt. Hibok-HibokMt. MambajaoMt. Guinsiliban Mt. TimpoongMt. VulcanMt. Uhay Mt. Tres

Camiguin’s highest volcano is Mt. Timpoong with 1600 meters, followed by Mt. Mambajao with 1400 meters and Mt. Hibok-Hibok with 1240 Meters.

The capital city

LOCATION• North: Guindulman

Bay• West: Bohol Sea• Southest: Gingoog

Bay • East: Butuan Bay

CAMIGUIN ISLAND• Camiguin is derived from the native word

“Kamagong” a species of the ebony tree that thrives near Lake Mainit in the Province of Surigao del Norte.

• Earlier inhabitants of the island are Manobos from the Surigao region.

• Camiguin was part of Misamis Oriental until 1958 when it became a sub-province. It was made into a separate province on June 18, 1966, but was formally inaugurated only in 1968.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

FESTIVALLanzones Festival

Lanzone is a typical tropical fruit and they say that the sweetest grows in Camiguin. This is to celebrate the fruit harvest which attracts a lot of tourists . Houses, people and streets are decorated with lanzones.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONPanaadThis particular week is the walking (the walkway) at old volcano where are placed the statues representing the stations of the cross

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

CROSS MARKER AND SUNKEN CEMETERY

Located in Bonbon, Catarman a huge cross marker has been installed by the Provincial government to mark the community cemetery that sunk during the 1871 volcanic holocaust.

Old Catholic Church

Grim testimony to the devastation caused by the eruption of Mt. Vulcan Daan in 1871.

NATURAL ATTRACTION

MOUNT HIBOK-HIBOK

The only active volcano in the island. Mount Hibok-Hibok has a crater lake at the peak and has steam outlets abound. The peak also offers a breathtaking view of the islands of Cebu, Negros and Bohol.

LANAO DEL NORTELand of Beauty and Bounty

LOCATION• North: Iligan Bay

• Northwest : Province of Misamis Occidental

• South : Lanao del Sur

Tubod City is the capital city

Iligan City- old capital of Lanao del Norte

HISTORY

In 1950, Lanao became a regular province . Nine years later, on May 22, 1959, it was split into Lanao del Norte and Sur by virtue of R.A. No.

2228.

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MARIA CHRISTINA FALLS

A waterfall of the Agus River. It is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall.

TINAGO FALLS

It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.

MOUNT AGAD-AGAD

It is the highest point in the Iligan area, which provides a spectacular view of the surrounding city and countryside.

TIMOGA COLD SPRING

The clear icy cold water is from Lake Lanao, which is

known to be the largest fresh water lake in the Philippines.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTION

FORT ALMONTE

Repertory of the Spaniards during World War II.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

NORTE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

It is the venue of the (Central Mindanao Athletic Association) CMRAA.

ALIMANGO FESTIVAL

It is in line with the thrust of the National Leadership

and the Department of Tourism to promote and enhance a community- based development and

sustainable tourism.

MISAMIS OCCIDENTALChristmas Capital of Mindanao

HISTORY

Misamis was divided into Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental

through Act. No. 3537

The capital city

Misamis Occidental is located near the narrow strip of land linking northwestern Mindanao to the north central part of the island.

LOCATION• Northeast : Mindanao

Sea• East : Iligan Bay• Southeast: Panguil Bay• West: Zamboanga del

Norte and del Sur

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MOUNT MALINDANG RANGE NATURAL PARK

This 53,000-Hectare Asean Heritage Park is a wildlife sanctuary to such species as the Philippine eagle, Philippine deer and tarsier.

SAPANG DALAGA FALLS

Formerly called Baga Falls

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

DALIT FESTIVAL

This festival celebrates the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel. Dalit means

‘offering’

PAS'UNGKO S'G MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL FESTIVAL OF ALL FESTIVALS

This festival commemorates the Founding Anniversary of the

province. Pas’ungko is a Subanen word for

‘thanksgiving’.

SUBAYEN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL (OZAMIZ CITY)

A week-long festivity marking the feast of Nuestra Señora de la Conception del Triunfo (Our Lady of Triumph) every 16 July each year. Here

are real Subanon Tribesfolk at the Subayen

Keg Subanon Festival.

SINACABAN FLUVIAL PROCESSION

It’s an event practiced by the Aglipayan catholics of

Sinacaban honoring Saint Joseph.

PIPE ORGAN OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL OF OZAMIS CITY

Composed of 1,936 pipes, it is the only pipe organ in

Mindanao. It is only surpassed in size by the pipe organ of the

Manila Cathedral.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

FORT SANTIAGO (COTTA) IN OZAMIS CITY

This fort is an officially declared historical

landmark. It was built in 1756 by Jesuit Fr. Jose

Ducos as defense against marauding Muslim pirates.

BUKAGAN HILL IN MALAUBANG, OZAMIS CITY

Atop this 92-meter hill are four massive bells named “St. Peter”,

“St. Marien”, “St. Joseph” and “St. Michael.” The bells were intended for the Immaculate

Conception Cathedral. However, the bells were too heavy at 7 tons for the cathedral's belfry.

CENTURY-OLD NAZARENO DAM

It is an irrigation canal which is considered as one

of the best in the Philippines without the aid of the

sophisticated machinery.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

Mindanao’s Nature Front

The capital city

The city is located on the northeastern coast of the Province of Misamis Oriental.

• North: Gingoog bay• East: Municipality of

Magsaysayand the Province of Agusan del Norte

• West: Municipalities of Claveria and Medina

• South: Agusan del Sur

CULTURAL ATTRACTION

HUDYAKA FESTIVAL

The Hudyaka Festival in the Misamis Oriental

provincial town of Laguindingan is on July 12. The word means “revelry”

or “celebration.”

NATURAL ATTRACTION

SIPAKA POINT

Known as a strong undersea current, the spot is good for more experienced divers.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTION

 VEGA ANCESTRAL HOUSE

This is one of the 1st Transition Bahay na Bato inspired houses that has been standing through

times and witnessed the different colonial periods of the Philippines in its 200 years of

existence. Its located at Balingasag, Misamis Oriental.

EXOTIC DELICACIES IN REGION X

Piňasitas Binaki Dodol 

Piñasitas, a pineapple-based product, is one of the

famous delicacies in Bukidnon.

Binaki is steamed cake made of grated young corn with powdered

milk, baking powder and sugar mixed with water.

The dodol is wrapped in corn husks or brightly colored

cellophane sheets.

NOTABLE PERSONS

EMMANUEL “MANNY” DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO

He was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon. He is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a

former world champion at IBF Super Bantamweight, and WBC

Flyweight divisions.

EMMANUEL PELAEZ

He came from Misamis Oriental who almost became the President of the Republic of the Philippines but became the 7th Vice President

of the Philippines.

REFERENCES

• http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/InteractiveSitesPage.aspx?siteID=58 • http://triptheislands.com/destinations/top-attractions-in-misamis-oriental/ • http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/InteractiveSitesPage.aspx?siteID=54 • http://www.camiguin.redbearnet.com/places.html • http://bukidnonphotojournal.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-10-tourist-attratio

ns-in-bukidnon.html

• http://www.islandsproperties.com/places/bukidnon.htm • http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/InteractiveSitesPage.aspx?siteID=54

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