REGION 10 – NORTHERN MINDANAO Barangays: 464

JENNY S. PARCON Spoken Language: Cebuano, Higaonon,

SOC. STUD. 25 Binukid, Hiligaynon, Tagalog,
Maranao, English

Bukidnon (officially the: Province of

Bukidnon, Cebuano: LalawigansaBukid
non) is a landlocked province in
the Philippines located in the Northern
Mindanao region. Its capital is the city
of Malaybalay. The province borders,
clockwise starting from the north, Misamis
Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del
Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao
del Norte. It is the third largest province
in the country in terms of total area of
Northern
jurisdiction behindPalawan and
Mindanao (Filipino: HilagangKamindan
Isabelarespectively.
awan, Cebuano: Amihanang Mindanao)
is an administrative region in
the Philippines, designated as Region X. Bukidnon became a part of Misamis in the
It comprises five provinces: latter part of 1850. The whole area was
then called "Malaybalay" and the people
1. Bukidnon
were known as Bukidnons means
2. Camiguin highlanders or mountain dwellers.
3. Lanao delNorte Occupying a wide plateau in the north
4. Misamis Occidental central part of the island of Mindanao, the
province is considered to be the food
5. MisamisOriental
basket of the region, being the major
A number of factors are conducive to the producer of rice and corn.
development of Region X. Foremost is its
very favourable social environment. The Import/Export Products
very good alliances among local chief
executives, heads of regional line Bukidnon is the country's major producer
agencies, NGO/private sector partners, of rice, corn, sugar, banana, coffee,
and the members of academic rubber, cassava as well as pineapple,
institutions together with the support of tomato and other fruits and vegetables.
its friendly, literate and highly skilled
Recognized by the Food and Agriculture
population make the region generally
secure and orderly and a very ideal place Organization as a foot-and-mouth-
to locate investments. disease-free province, it is also a major
producer of chicken, hogs and cattle.
Northern Mindanao is the 8th most
Flowers and floriculture abound, as its
populous region in the Philippines and
2nd in Mindanao (after Davao Region) biodiversity and endemic species of flora
according to the 2015 Philippine Statistics and fauna is one of the richest in the
Authority Census. The major urban country.
areaof Region X is Metro Cagayan de
Oro which includes Cagayan de Oro and Major Industries
some municipalities and cities of Misamis
Oriental and Bukidnon. Del Monte Phils Inc., Dole Philippines,
Inc., Lapanday Diversified Products
BUKIDNON Corporation, Bukidnon Sugar Milling Co.,
Crystal Sugar Milling Corp., Southern
Nickname: The Primary Food Basket
Fresh Products, Inc., Celebrate Life Agri-
of Mindanao
ventures Philippines, Inc., Nature's
Founded: September 1, 1914
Organic Fresh Pineapple, Inc.,
Capital: Malaybalay
ManupaliAgri-Development Corp.,
Governor: Jose Maria R. Zubiri Jr.
Agrinanas Development Corporation, Jikka
Vice Governor: Rogelio N. Quiño
Fruits, Inc., Bukidnon Highland Farms, Mt.
Independent Cities: 0 KitangladAgri-Development Corporation,
Component Cities: 2
and Mt. KitangladAgri-Ventues,
 Malaybalay Incorporated.
 Valencia
Municipalities: 20
Kaamulan Festival is an ethnic cultural
 Baungon Cabanglasan
festival held annually in Malaybalay
 Damulog Dangcagan
City, Bukidnon in the Philippines from the
 Don Carlos Impasugong
second half of February to March 10, the
 Kadingilan Kalilangan
anniversary date of the foundation of
 Kibawe Kitaotao
Bukidnon as a province in 1917. It is held
 Lantapan Libona
to celebrate the culture and tradition of
 Malitbog ManoloFortich
the seven ethnic tribal groups—
 Maramag Pangantucan
Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig,
 Quezon San Fernando
Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and
 Sumilao Talakag
Umayamnon—that originally inhabit the
province. It is the only authentic ethnic
festival in the Philippines.
Kaamulan comes from
the Binukid word “amul” meaning to
gather. Kaamulan is gathering for a
purpose—a datuship ritual, a wedding
ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during
harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these
together.
Tourist Spots
Sumalsag Cave-are long stretches of
caverns with astonishing pillars and rock
formations that offers memorable
experiences for the thrill-seeking
travelers.
Monastery of Transfiguration- was
designed by the late National Artist,
Leandro Locsin. Located in Bukidnon’s
capital city, the monastery has been a
popular wedding destination because of its
magnificent design. But more than being a
striking architectural wonder perched on a
hill, this idyllic spiritual place is perfect for
city-weary souls seeking for a blissful
experience. Here, you can also buy
Bukidnon’s best treats such as the Monk’s
Peanut Butter and Monk’s Blend Coffee.
Lake Napalit- The 36-hectare inland
water in Brgy.Pigtaurananpalys a vital role
in the lives of IP’s in the barangay. It
serves as the food basket of the tribe. The
place is considered sacred. It’s floating
islets are among its best features.
Kampo Juan- this adventure park is
known for its environmental advocacy. It
made use of the areas no longer suited for
agriculture due to impossible terrain.
Organic foods are offered here. The place
is most famous for its unicycle or bike on
wire.
Binahon Agroforestry Farm- the place
is located in the cool base of Mt.
Dulangdulang in Songco, Lantapan. Here
you can experience sleeping in a native
hut. The surrounding is full of forest trees
and organically grown vegetables. A carrot
processing center is also located here.
CAMIGUIN
Nickname: The Island Born of Fire
Founded: 1565
Capital: Mambajao
Governor: Maria Luisa Romualdo
Vice Governor: Rodin Romualdo
Independent Cities: 0
Component Cities: 0
Municipalities:5
 Catarman
 Guinsiliban
 Mahinog
 Mambajao
 Sagay
Barangays: 58
Spoken Language: Cebuano, Tagalog,
English, Kinamigin
Camiguin (Cebuano: LalawigansaCamigui
n) is an island province in
the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea,
about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the
northern coast of Mindanao. It is politically
part of the Northern Mindanao Region of
the country and formerly a part
of Misamis Oriental province.
Camiguin is the second-smallest
province in the country in both
population and land area
after Batanes. The provincial capital
is Mambajao, which is also the province's
largest municipality in both area and
population.
The name Camiguin is derived from the
native word Kamagong, a species
of ebony tree that thrives near Lake
Mainit in the province of Surigao del
Norte, the region from which the earlier
inhabitants of the islands, the Manobos,
came. Kinamigin, the local language of
Camiguin, is closely related to
the Manobo language.
Camiguin is a small province known as
an “Island Born of Fire”. This is so
because of its volcanic origins and
eruptions, theisland's tourist attractions
like the hot springs, the islets, the cold
and soda springs, the waterfalls and
sunken cemetery came into existence.
The economy is based upon fishing and
farming, with copra providing the greatest
income contribution. Lanzones has since
then became the main agricultural product
of the island province. Other agricultural
products are abaca, rice, mangoes and
other fruit trees. The growing tourism
industry has improved the economy of the
province. Small cottage industries have
increased in number to accommodate the
influx of visitors.
Lanzones Festival
Each year in the third week of October, a
festival is held to celebrate
the Lanzones (locally called
bwahan/buahan), 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.
Natural attractions
VOLCANOES
 Mount Hibok-Hibok and Mount
Vulcan are the northernmost and the
only active volcanic vents in Camiguin.
Mount Vulcan, ironically known as
the Old Volcano [671 m (2,201 ft)], is
actually the youngest volcano in the
island, born in 1871 starting as
a fissure vent on the northwestern
flank of Mount Hibok-Hibok [4,370
feet (1,330 m)]. As a parasitic cone of
Hibok-Hibok, it is still considered part
of volcano.
 Mount Timpoong is the largest
mountain in Camiguin. It is composed
of several domes, the tallest of which
is Timpoong Peak, also the highest in
Camiguin at 5,294 ft(1,614 m). The
peak of Mambajao is the second tallest
at 5,143 ft (1,568 m). A lower central
peak of 5,015 ft (1,529 m) is located
between the two peaks. Some of the
 flank vents on Mount Timpoong are Governor: Imelda "Angging" Q.
Campana Hill and Minokol Hill. Dimaporo
 Mount Butay, also known as Mount Vice Governor: Cristy Atay
Uhay, is located between the towns Independent Cities: 1
of Mahinog and Guinsiliban.  Iligan
 Mount Guinsiliban is located in the Component Cities: 0
town of Guinsiliban. The 1,872-foot- Municipalities: 22
high (571 m) mountain is the  Bacolod Baloi
southernmost volcano and the first  Baroy Kapatagan
seen coming from the port  Kauswagan Kolambugan
of Balingoan in mainland Mindanao.  Lala Linamon
 Magsaysay Maigo
Islands
 Matungao Munai
Located just a few kilometers off the coast  Nunungan PantaoRagat
are the two islands of Camiguin.  Pantar Poona Piagapo
 Salvador Sapad
 White Island is an uninhabited white  Sultan Naga Dimaporo
sandbar located about 1.4 kilometres  Tagoloan Tangcal
off the northern shore of Mambajao in  Tubod
the volcanic island of Camiguin in the Barangays: 462
Philippines. The island is generally Spoken Language: Maranao,
horseshoe shaped, although the tides Chavacano, Cebuano, Tagalog,
constantly resize and reshape its exact English
form. It can be accessed from Agoho
which is about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Lanao del
the town of Mambajao. Norte (Cebuano: AmihanangLanao, Mara
 Mantigue Island is a small island nao: RanaoPangotaraan), officially
located about 3.5 kilometres off the the Province of Lanao del Norte, is
coast of volcanic island province of a province in the Philippines located in
Camiguin province in the Philippines. the Northern Mindanao region.
Also known as Magsaysay Island, it is
about 4 hectares of greenery fringed The word Lanao came from the Maranao
with a gleaming white beach of word “Ranao” which means a body of
powdery coral sand. It can be reached water and this instance- the second
from Mahinog about 14 kilometres largest lake in the Philippines (Lake
(8.7 mi) south of Mambajao. Lanao/Ranaw) which is while located in
Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte shares a
Sunken cemetery
huge affinity through the indigenous
During the volcanic birth of Mt. people living around the lake which is
Vulcan lasting from 1871 to about 1875, considered as one of the world’s foremost
some areas in the town of Bonbon ancient lakes (An ancient lake is a lake
subsided, sinking the cemetery of the that carried water without any
town to below sea level. The place is interruptions for more than 1 million
commemorated by a huge cross erected in years. Aside from Lake Lanao- other lakes
1982. that fit this category are Lake Baikal in
Siberia, Lake Titicaca in South America,
Waterfalls
and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa).

 Katibawasan Falls — Located 5 km Situated within LanaodelNorte is the

(3.1 mi) southeast of Mambajao, the
Katibawasan Falls cascades 250 ft
(76 m) down to a pool surrounded by
orchids and ferns. An invigorating dip
on the pool is popular especially on
warmer days, and several hiking trails
are within the park. This is also the
favorite jump-off point for trekkers
and mountaineers in search of
adventure on the slopes of Mt.
Timpoong.
 Tuasan Falls is located 6 km (3.7 mi)
northeast of Catarman. Unfortunately,
accessing the falls no longer entails a
scenic hike passing through the Barrio
of Mainit, Catarman and along the
rocky river bed. The local government,
to accommodate local tourism,
decided in 2012 to improve access to
the falls with a road built all the way
up to the falls, finished in late 2014.
LANAO DEL NORTE
Founded: May 22, 1959
Capital: Tubod
highly urbanized city of Iligan, which is
governed independently from the
province.
The province of Lanao existed from 1914
until 1959. Republic Act No. 2228 divided
Lanao into two (2) provinces creating
LanaodelNorte and Lanao del Sur. The
new province was inaugurated on July 4,
1959 making Iligan City as the capital.
In 1977, President Ferdinand E.
Marcos signed Resolution No. 805, series
of 1977 of the SangguniangPanlalawigan
(Parliamentary Bill No. 586) sponsored by
Assemblyman Abdullah D. Dimaporo,
into Presidential Decree 181 transferring
the province's capital from Iligan City to
the municipality of Tubod.
In October 1984, inaugural ceremonies
were held to celebrate the occasion of the
transfer of the Provincial Capitol from
Poblacion, Tubod to the Don Mariano
Marcos Government Center (now
Governor Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial
Government Center) at Pigcarangan, in
Tubod.
The economy in LanaodelNorte is
predominantly based on agriculture and
fishing. Factories are mostly based in
Iligan City. LanaodelNorte is the home of
Agus Power plants 4-7 that stretch
from Balo-i to Iligan City. It serves at
about 70% of power supply in
Mindanao. Tourism is also a growing
economy in the province.
FESTIVALS
The Alimango Festival is a colorful and
fascinating celebration in the town of Lala
in the province of Lanao del Norte. The
alimango became a symbol of unity
among Christians, Lumads, and Muslims
who are living in harmony and prosperity
in the 27 barangays of Lala. It also
became a symbol of economic
development as more people in various
communities developed sustainable
livelihood and agricultural practices.
HudyakaKinhason Festival, Jan. 16,
Bacolod, LDN - it was the culture of the
settlers that every time they make a
bountiful harvest, they give thanks to the
Lord through street dancing. They dance
around the ‘barrio’ with colorful costumes
decorated with seashells (locally known as
‘Kinhason’), thus the name “HUDYAKA
KINHASON” was born.
AnihanFerstival of Maigo, Feb. 23 - the
celebration, which was instituted just the
year 2003, is conceived as
“Thanksgiving to the Gods” for a bountiful
harvest, as well as a showcase fo the
Municipality’s local products. The
presentation, which consists of street
parade (caronata contest), street dancing
and agro fair booths.
Sagayan Festival, July 4 - A cultural event
using as its base, a Maranao dance
performed during the ArawngLanao del
Norte Celebration participated by all the
municipalities of the province. Sagayan
depicts a war dance among the Maranaos
that portrays masculinity. It also
complemented by women wearing their
colorful costumes dancing gracefully with
movement of their arms (known locally as
“Kasiduratan”.)
Sagingan Festival, a festivity held in
thanksgiving for their harvests,
particularly bananas. Held every 17th of
October infront of the Municipal Hall of
Tubod, LanaodelNorte. A street dancing
prelude is being done before each
contingent presents a showdown at the
Municipal Hall.
TOURIST SPOTS
Maria Cristina Falls is 320 feet high and
spills 130 cubic meters per second of
water, its raging magnificence is
harnessed to provide electricity (although
we have heard locals grumble of the
apparent frequent outages in the
province- we have not experienced such
while we were there). This beautiful
waterfall is located at the borders of
Barangay Maria Cristina, Ditucalan and
Buru-un about 9.3 kilometers away from
the city.
Tinago Falls, which is accessible through a
300-step staircase that is located in the
upper part of Barangay Buru-un. The
waterfalls feature a curtain-like cascade
which falls into a basin-like pool of icy-
cold water. Tinago Falls (elevation- 420
feet), like what it names say (Tinago is
hidden in local dialect), is literally hidden
in a deep ravine about 13.8 kilometers
away from Iligan City proper.
Limunsudan Falls which is about 35
kilometers away from the city proper is a
breathtaking two-tiered falls with a total
height of 870 feet and is close to the
boundaries of Iligan, Bukidnon and
Lanaodel Sur.
Timoga Springs (also in Buru-un)
meanwhile is well known for its crystal-
clear water which flows into many
numerous swimming pools of each of the
resorts around the area.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
Founded: November 2, 1929
Capital: Oroquieta
Governor: Herminia M. Ramiro
Vice Governor: Aurora Virginia M.
Almonte
Independent Cities: 0
Component Cities: 3
 Oroquieta
 Ozamiz
 Tangub
Municipalities:14
a
 Aloran Baliangao
 Bonifacio Calamba
 Clarin Concepcion
 Don VictorianoChiongbian
 Jimenez Lopez Jaena
 Panaon Plaridel
 SapangDalaga
 Sinacaban Tudela
Barangays: 490
Spoken Language: Cebuano, Tagalog,
English, Subanen
MisamisOccidental(Cebuano: Kasadpan
gMisamis; Subanen: SindepanMis'samis)
is a province located in
the region of Northern Mindanao in the
Philippines.
The name Misamis is believed to have
been derived from
the Subanen word Kuyamis which is a
variety of coconut, the staple food of the
early settlers. During the years the name
persisted as an inference of the
geographical location, and upon the
advent of the Spanish settlers, the
word kuyamis easily gave way to the
more convenient pronounceable but
corrupted word Misamis.
The province economy depends firstly on
fishing, secondly on coconuts, thirdly on
rice. The province has 169 kilometres
(105 mi) of coastline fronting the rich
fishing grounds of Panguil and Iligan bays.
It also has the biggest area of brackish
water fishponds in the region. Tangub
City is a fishing port on Panguil Bay
famous for seafood. Coconut is the chief
crop. This is processed into oil, desiccated
coconut, and coir, most of which are
shipped to Cebu. Coconut processing is
the main industry in Oroquieta City. Other
crops grown are rice, corn, abaca, coffee,
cacao and rubber.
Resources
Wood is the major forest product.
Predominant species are the lauan group,
apitong, tanguigeyakal, and Philippine
mahogany. There is also an abundant
supply of bamboo, rattan and various
vines. Forest land in the province has an
area of 66,002.46 hectares; 53,262
hectares of which are considered a
national park (which has legal
implications).
The province has a considerable deposit of
clay especially in the municipalities
of Lopez Jaena and Concepcion. Plaridel is
the largest in rice production, and the
longest coastal town in the province.
There are also an abundant sources of
sand and gravel.
Being a coco-based province, major
manufacturing firms in Misamis Occidental
are engaged in the production of crude
coconut oil, cooking oil, lard, margarine,
laundry soap and desiccated coconut.
Other products are furniture, ceramics
gifts toys and housewares, processed food
like banana chips and marine products.
Locally fabricated agri-industrial machines
and equipment are also available in the
province.
Triumph) every 16 July each year. Here
are real SubanonTribesfolk at the
Subayen Keg Subanon Festival.
TOURIST SPOT
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 intendedfor the
Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
However, the bells were too heavy at 7
tons for the cathedral's belfry.
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.
Hoyohoy Highland Park in Tangub
City- a scenic, cool adventure park. It
operates two ziplines, the country’s
longest.
Naomi’s Botanical Garden and Tourist
Inn in Ozamis City- this 13-hectare
garden showcases a variety of plants and
flowers, orchards and other different
species of flora and fauna.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL

Major Industries Founded: 1939

AA Export and Import Corp. (Frozen Capital: Cagayan de Oro
Shrimps and Prawns) Coconut-based Governor: Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano
Industries MOELCI I Misamis Occidental I Vice Governor: Jose Mari G. Pelaez
Electric Cooperative, Inc MOELCI II Independent Cities: 1
Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative,  Cagayan de Oro
Inc. Component Cities: 2
 El Salvador
 Gingoog
FESTIVALS
Municipalities: 23
 Alubijid Balingasag
The Binalbal Festival is an  Balingoan Binuangan
annual festival held on the first of January  Claveria Gitagum
in Tudela, Misamis  Initao Jasaan
Occidental, Philippines. It is a unique  Kinoguitan Lagonglong
celebration of welcoming the new year for  Laguindingan Libertad
the townsfolk of Tudela.  Lugait Magsaysay
Binalbal is derived from the local dialect  Manticao Medina
"Balbal" which is Cebuano; it refers to a  Naawan Opol
supernatural genus of strange-looking  Salay Sugbongcogon
lifeforms: imps, witches, ogres, and the  Tagoloan Talisayan
likes of them. Very much like a giant  Villanueva
Halloween costume party, the Binalbal Barangays: 424
Festival is a very important cultural Spoken Language: Cebuano, Tagalog,
celebration where many revelers are clad English
in gory costumes. Misamis
Pas'ungko S'g Mis Occ Festival this Oriental (Cebuano: SidlakangMisamis) is
festival commemorates the Founding a province located in
Anniversary of the province. It is held the region of Northern Mindanao in
every 1st week of November. Pas’ungko is the Philippines. Its capital and provincial
a Subanen word for ‘thanksgiving’. center is the city of Cagayan de Oro,
which is governed independently from the
Dalit Festival of Tangub City this province.
festival celebrates the feast of Saint
Michael the Archangel every 29th of The name Misamis is derived from the
September. Dalit means ‘offering’. word Misa (a Spanish term for mass or a
church rite). When Christianity was yet
Subayen Keg Subanon Festival new in the Philippines, every time the
(Ozamiz City) a week-long festivity
priest travelled around the province, the
marking the feast of NuestraSeñora de la converts were usually heard to shout
Conception del Triunfo (Our Lady of "Misa! Misa!". Thus, over a period of time,
the Spanish missionaries started to call
the province by the name Misamis.
When Misamis Oriental became a separate
province, Don GergorioPelaezwast its first
Governor. Since then, many gubernatorial
terms of office passed, occupied by
governors who were either elected or
appointed.
CROPS
Misamis Oriental is self-sufficient in some
crops. Forty-three percent of the land is
cultivated with cereals, fruit trees,
vegetables, root crops, and industrial,
non-food plants. The top five agricultural
products are coconut, banana, corn, rice,
papaya and cassava.
The province is one of the country's major
producers of coconut. This explains the
presence of coco-based factories such as
Pilipinas Kao, Inc., Fiesta Brands, IndoPhil
Oil Mills, Limketkai and Sons Milling
Corporation, and Pacific Activated Carbon
Company.
Major industries.
Most medium to large industries in
Misamis Oriental are located in PHIVIDEC
Industrial Estate. Major ones are STEAG
State Power Inc., Philippine Sinter
Corporation (now JFE Steel), Pilipinas Kao,
Inc. and the food giants Del Monte
Philippines, Inc. (DMPI), Nestle
Philippines, San Miguel Foods, Inc., and
Universal Robina Corporation.
Other major manufacturing industries:
 Coco-based (PACCO, Indo-Phil Oil
Mills, Fiesta Brands, Cagayan De
Oro Oil Company, Limketkai Sons
Milling Co.)
 Wood-based (CATIMCO Group,
Vicmar, Top Forest)
 Several agri-based companies
Misamis Oriental is rich in some mineral
deposits with cement raw material and
clay deposits topping the list. The mining
activities in the province are for chromite,
feldspar, silica, bentonite, gold, coal,
phosphatic deposit, guano, shale, and
limestone
FESTIVALS
Kuyamis Festival (January 05-10 –
Misamis Oriental Province)
Historical jottings and sources reveal that
KUYAMIS is the original name of MISAMIS
before the Spanish colonizers came.
Kuyamis Festival of the Province of
MisamisOriental highlights and showcases
of products and by-products made out of
Cocunut tree. It is a variety of sweet
coconut, which was a staple food of the
earliest known Negrito settlers of Misamis.
Items, handicrafts, articles, stuffs and
food of Filipino delicacies that necessarily
use coconut and its parts are sold by
different participating municipalities. Art
exhibits are also conducted by local artists
from Misamis Oriental.
Kagay-an Festival (28 August –
Cagayan de Oro City)
Every August of the year, the most
celebrated event of Cagayan de Oro, the
culture-rich and colorfulKagay-an Festival
happens. It is held every 28th day of
August, which is the feast day of St.
Augustine– patron saint of the City of
Cagayan de oro. The festival is a three-
week celebration that starts on the first
week of August with activities like pageant
competitions, marathons, agricultural
trade fairs, cultural street dancing parade,
exhibition and sponsored events to patron
and fluvial parade.
Sakay-Sakay Festival ( 3rd Week of
January – Balingasag, Misamis Oriental)
Balingasag, Misamis Oriental locals
show their devotion to the image of Sto.
Niño with dance and parade along the
streets. The highlights of the festival is
the Sakay-sakay Fluvial Parade at
BalingasagMacalajarBay . It is said to give
blessing to the locals. Both locals and
tourists visit Balingasag around January to
experience Sakay-Sakay festival.
Hudyaka Festival (July 12 –
Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental)
The festival is highlighted by a street
dancing competition depicting how
Laguindingan became one of the
municipalities of Misamis Oriental.
Kalinga Festival [Street
Pageantry] (July 22 – Gingoog City,
Misamis Oriental)
The Kalinga Festival in Gingoog City
features street dancing, cultural
presentations. People call it Street
Pageantry with several festive activities
showcasing art, and ingenuity in customs.
The locals also have a trade fair, in
observance of the city’s charter day.
TOURIST SPOT
La Castilla Museum- located at
Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro. It was
converted into a museum during 1997. It
was originally the vacation house turned
permanent residence of Neri and Elsa
Pelaez.One of the museum’s current
goals is to educate the youth and future
generations about the Filipino lifestyle
during the 20th century.
Mapawa Nature Park- located at
MalasagCugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
Within Mapawa Nature Park’s wide
expanse, you’ll find stunning views,
waterfalls, pools, ziplines, horse fields,
and trails where you can hike to your
heart’s content.
The Malasag Eco-tourism Village-
located at Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
Itis a park owned and managed by the
Philippine Tourism Authority. It highlights
replicas of tribal houses in the region.
You’ll also find a museum, a swimming
pool, a restaurant, and cottages within
this 7-hectare reforested property.
St. Augustine Metropolitan
Cathedral- located at Cagayan de Oro. is
a century old gothic-inspired church and
a must-see in Cagayan de Oro. It’s
intricate exterior design draws in both
devout and the simply curious.