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REGION X
-Northern Mindanao
Northern Mindanao is a region of the Philippines,
composed of five provinces and two cities
classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the
north-central part of Mindanao island, and the
island-province of Camiguin. The regional center
is Cagayan de Oro City. Lanao del Norte was
transferred to Northern Mindanao from Region XII
(then called Central Mindanao) by virtue of
Executive Order No. 36.
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PROVINCES AND
CAPITAL
Province Capital

Bukidnon Malaybalay City

Camiguin Mambajao
Lanao del Norte Tubod
Misamis
Oroquieta City
Occidental
Cagayan de Oro
Misamis Oriental
City
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BUKIDNON
“The Primary Food Basket of Mindanao”
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Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern
Mindanao region. The province of Bukidnon is subdivided into 20 municipalities
and 2 cities.Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting
from the north, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato,
Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.

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%.
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Kaamulan Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Mindanao. It
is said to be a celebratory congregation of Bukidnon’s seven
indigenous groups, namely the Bukidnon, Tigwahanon, Higaonon,
Manobo, Matigsalug, Talaandig, and Umayamnon. The term
Kaamulan comes from the Binukid word “amul” meaning “to gather”
– as the aim of the festival is to gather and bind the different
indigenous groups of the province.
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QUICK FACTS IN BUKIDNON
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Date Founded: September 1, 1914
Capital: Malaybalay City
Land Area: 10,498.59 km2 (4,053.53 sq mi) [6th out of 81 provinces]
Population: 1,299,192 (as of 2010 NSO Census)
Income Class: 1st Class Province
Highest Point: Mt. Dulang-Dulang, Kitanglad Range [2,938m. above sea level (MASL)]
Official Website: www.bukidnon.gov.ph
No. of Independent Cities: 0
No. of Cities: 2
No. of Municipalities: 20
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Top Major Tourist Attraction and Major
Activities in Bukidnon
 MONASTORY OF TRANSFIGURATION

Without a doubt, the most visited architectural structure in the whole Province of
Bukidnon is the Benedictine Monastery Church of the Transfiguration in San Jose,
Malaybalay City. It is even said that one’s visit to Bukidnon is not complete without
visiting this holy structure

More than a tourist destination, the Monastery of the Transfiguration is a perfect place for
solemn reflection and personal retreat. With its ambience of deep serenity, the Monastery
of Transfiguration is essentially a great opportunity to get away from deafening sounds of
the concrete jungle and spend quality time to reflect and have meaningful personal
retreats.
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CAMIGUIN
- The Island of Fire
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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 province is famous for its
sweet lanzones, to which its annual Lanzones Festival is dedicated, and its interior
forest reserves, collectively known as the Mount Hibok-Hibok Protected Landscape,
which has been declared by all Southeast Asian nations as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
The province also boasts three National Cultural Treasures, namely, the Old Bonbon
Church ruins in Catarman, the Sunken Cemetery of Catarman, and the Spanish-era
watchtower in Guinsiliban. The three sites were declared for “possessing
outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is highly
significant and important to the country and nation.
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Lanzones Festival, an annual event marked in the month of October, is a four-
day festival held to celebrate bounty harvests of the lanzones fruit.

Lanzones, also known as langsats, is a type of tree in the Mahogany group of

plants, and whose edible fruits are a favorite for many people in the Philippines.
The origin of Lanzones in Southeast Asia has made it a critical part of this festival.
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QUICK FACTS IN
CAMIGUIN
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Camiguin Island has the smallest population in Region X; and in the Philippines, it is
second to the smallest

In Camiguin Island, there are more males than females.

The rainy season occurs between the months of November and February and these
are the coldest months in the island. With the dry season usually starting in April
and lasts for two to three months, relative humidity averages near 76.77% all year
round.
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Top Major Tourist Attraction and Major
Activities in CAMIGUIN
 WHITE ISLAND
The Naked Temptress of Camiguin. The stunning White Island or
Medan Island is 10 minutes away from the northern coast of
Camiguin. There are boat rentals available for only PHP 450 in
Yumbing area near the check point. Some resorts also offer their
own day tours to visit this pristine, powdery paradise. You have to
pay 50 PHP extra for the entrance. It’s popular to visit in the
sunrise. Our choice was visiting at lunch time and we were alone
in the island for a couple of hours. You can rent umbrellas in
White Island for 150 PHP. You can stay until 5 pm when White
Island close until next day in the sunrise.
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LANAO DEL NORTE
“The Land of Beauty and Bounty”
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Lanao del Norte is situated in Northern Mindanao, along the northwest and southwest coast of the
Mindanao Island. Its boundaries include Iligan Bay on the North, the provinces of Lanao del Sur and
Bukidnon to the East, Illana Bay and the Celebes Sea to the South and Southwest, and the province
of Zamboanga del Sur and Panguil Bay to the West, with the province of Misamis Occidental on the
opposite side of Panguil Bay.

The province prides itself as a major contributor to the overall development of Mindanao. It hosts
three of the seven Agus Hydropower Plants, which generates 80% of the Mindanao power grid.

The province of Lanao was divided into Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur on July 4, 1959 with the
passage of Republic Act 2228. Iligan City once served as the capital of Lanao del Norte until June 24,
1982. The capital of the province was moved to the municipality of Tubod in pursuance to Batas
Pambansa 181.
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LANAO DEL NORTE, July 4 (PIA)--Named as the grandest festival of the province,
Sagayan Festival has showcased once again the cultural treasure that the land of
beauty and bounty possesses.

In 1994, the provincial government through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

issued Resolution No. 140 adopting Sagayan as the cultural dance of Lanao del
Norte. (PIO LDN/PIA10)
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QUICK FACTS
IN
LANAO DEL NORTE
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Lanao del Norte is strategically located in the northwestern part of Mindanao and is
administratively part of Region 10 or Northern Mindanao Region. It is located at
approximately 7.30’ north latitude and 123.47’ east longitude. It is bounded on the
north by Iligan Bay, on the northeastern side by the Province of Misamis Oriental,
on the southeast by Lanao del Sur, on the west by the Provinces of Misamis
Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur, and on the south by Illana Bay.
THE WATER FALLS
Perhaps the most popular reason people come to
the northern tip of Lanao del Norte is to see a
variety of spectacular waterfalls. Since more than
20 waterfalls are around the region, it's known as
the "City of Majestic Waterfalls." Maria Cristina is
among the major waterfalls, and it helps to
provide much of the region's hydroelectric power.
The power plant located its grounds around the
falls, but visitors are allowed to hike to the falls
after signing in.
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REGION X FAMOUS DISH
SINUGLAW
BINAKI (SWEET TAMALES)
PIGOK FISH