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CAMIGUIN was a part of Misamis Oriental when Visayan immigrants from Bohol and Cebu settled there in the early 1800s. Next to Batanes as the smallest province of the country, Camiguin also has the second smallest number of inhabitants. The first known settlement in Camiguin is in Guinsiliban which was ruled by Datu Salampung. The original inhabitants were the Bukidnons who retreated to the hinterlands of Mindanao or settled in other parts of the island when the Visayans came. Republic Act No. 4669 made the island of Camiguin a province on June 18, 1966.

Former Names: Mindanao and Maguindanao
Land Area: 229.8 square kilometers
Capital: Mambajao
Population: 57,126 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Sixth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 5 (Catarman, Guisiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao, and Sagay)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: Camiguin is ringed with seven mountain volcanoes. It is also a paradise-island where one can wander among its dense wilderness. Mt. Hibok-hibok dominates the landscape of the province. Stretches of white sand beaches and rocky hills also mark the terrain.
No. of Principal Rivers: None
No. of Mountains: 7 (Mt. Hibok-hibok and Mt. Vulcan-Daan are the only active volcanoes. The five others are extinct)
Climate: There is an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year.
Average Annual Rainfall: 257.79 inches
Principal products/crops: Corn and rice
Industries: Fishing and farming (major industries), mat weaving, woodcraft, bamboo craft and repair shops
Mineral Resources: Limestone and clay
Forest Resources: Bamboo and buri
Tourist Attractions: The Katibawasan Falls, the Sulphur springs in Tangud, Mainit Spring, and the Kabuan Beach.
Governor: Antonio A. Gallardo
Congressman: Pedro P. Romulo

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL Although the origin of the word “Misamis” cannot be determined, some believe that the name came from the Subano word “Kuyamis”, a variety of the coconut. The word was changed by the Spanish conquistadores to the more easily pronounced “Misamis”. Misamis used to be a part of the province of Cebu. In 1818, it became a corregimiento, composed of four partidos or divisions namely, Partido de Misamis, Partido de Dapitan, Partido de Cagayan, and Partido de Catarman. Legislative Act No. 3537, approved on November 2, 1929, divided the old province of Misamis into two provinces: Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental. However, it was not until ten years later, on November 28, 1939, that the division was implemented by an amendment, Act No. 3777.

Former Name: None
Land Area: 1,939.3 square kilometers
Capital: Oroquieta City
Population: 386,328 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Fifth Class Province
No. of Cities: 3 (Oroquieta, Ozamis, and Tangub)
No. of Municipalities: 14 (Aloran, Baliangao, Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Mariano Marcos, Jimenez, Lopez-Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel, Sapang-Dalaga, Sinacaban, and Tudela)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: The central part of the province is mountainous and rice plantations can only be found along the coasts. Along the western boundary are the Amparo and Malindang Mountains.
No. of Principal Rivers: None
No. of Mountains: 2
Climate: No pronounced dry and wet seasons. However, the rainiest months are November and December and the sunniest months are from February to April. The province is seldom visited by typhoons.
Average Annual Rainfall: 100.15 inches
Principal products/crops: Coconut, rice, corn, banana, abaca, coffee, cocoa, and rubber.
Industries: Logging (major industry), fishing and cottage industries.
Mineral Resources: Manganese and clay
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: Provincial Capitol, Panguil Bay (for duck hunting), Malindang Mountain, De la Paz Beach, Oroquieta beach resort, the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, the old church of San Juan de Bautista, and the Nazarene Irrigation Dam.
Governor: William L. Chiongbian
Congressman: Julio H. Ozamis

MISAMIS ORIENTAL The first Spaniards to arrive in Misamis were the Recollect missionaries. During the latter half of the 19th century, Misamis was one of the six districts of Mindanao. Later, towards the end of the Spanish era, it became one of the seven districts of Mindanao and Sulu with Cagayan de Misamis, now Cagayan de Oro, as its capital. Misamis Oriental has four islands- Canauayan, Puluo, Medano and Mantiqui. It has three important ports located in Cagayan de Oro City, Medina and Gingoog City. The country’s biggest ship-building outfit the Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works, Inc. can be found in this province.

Former Name: None
Land Area: 3,570.1 square kilometers
Capital: Cagayan de Oro City
Population: 690,032 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Second Class Province
No. of Cities: 2 (Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog)
No. of Municipalities: 24 (Alubijid, Balingasag, Balingoan, Binuangan, Claveria, El Salvador, Gitagum, Initao, Jasaan, Kinogitan, Lagonglong, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Magsaysay, Manticao, Medina, Naawan, Opol, Salay, Sugbongcogon, Tagoloan, Talisayan, and Villanueva)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: Misamis Oriental has rugged terrain although the mountains in the province are low.
No. of Principal Rivers: 2
No. of Mountains: 15
Climate: Rainfall in the province is heavy from June to December. However, it is seldom visited by typhoons.
Average Annual Rainfall: 257.79 inches
Principal products/crops: Coconut, corn, rice, tobacco and abaca
Industries: Logging, fishing and manufacturing (major industries)
Mineral Resources: Gold, chromite and manganese
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: Lawit Waterfalls, Sepaca Point, Huluga Caves in Cagayan de Oro, the Catanico Falls, Makahambus Cave, Initao National Park, Friendship Garden, Xavier University Museum, and Caprice-by-the-Sea.
Governor: Vicente Emano
Congressmen: Isacio Pelaez, Victorico L. Chavez.