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LIST OF REGION IN THE PHILIPPINES (REGION X-B NORTHERN MINDANAO)
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.
Old Spanish documents indicate that the renowned explorers, Ferdinand Magellan and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi landed in Camiguin in 1565, respectively. The first Spanish settlements in what was later to be known as Guinsiliban as established in 1598. Guinsiliban comes from the old Kinamiguin word "Guinsilipan" which means to look out for pirates from a "Watch tower." An old Spanish watchtower where the Camiguinous kept watch for Moro pirates still stands in Guinsiliban. Before eruption of Mt Hibok-hibok in 1951, the population of Camiguin had reached 69,000.. After the eruption, the population was reduced to about 34,000 due to massive out-migration. 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.
Former Names: Mindanao and Maguindanao
Land Area: 237.95 km2(91.9 sq mi)
Capital: Mambajao
Population: 81,293 (2007)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Sixth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 5 (Catarman, Guisiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao, and Sagay)
No. of Barangays: 58
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. In the months between October and January the province is always visited by typhoons from the southeast creating high winds and rain occurrences.
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: Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo
Congressman: Pedro P. Romualdo
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.
History
Legislative Act No. 3537 passed on November 2, 1929 divided the old province of Misamis into Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. The Occidental comprised the towns of Baliangao, Lopez Jaena, Tudela, Clarin, Plaridel, Oroquieta, Aloran, Jimenez, and Misamis.
In 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces landed in Misamis Occidental, beginning their brief occupation of the province as part of World War II. In 1945, combined American and Philippine Commonwealth forces liberated the province, and with the help of the recognized guerilla units, defeated the Japanese forces.
Former Name: None
Land Area: 2,055.2 km2(793.5 sq mi)
Capital: Oroquieta City
Population: 531,680 (2007)
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 Barangays: 490
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: Herminia M. Ramiro
Congressman: Jorge T. Almonte and Loreto Leo S. Ocampos
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.
Legislative Act No. 3537 passed on November 2, 1929 divided the old province of Misamis into Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. The Occidental comprised the towns of Baliangao, Lopez Jaena, Tudela, Clarin, Plaridel, Oroquieta, Aloran, Jimenez, and Misamis. The original nine municipalities of the province of Misamis Occidental grew into the present three cities of Ozamiz, Oroquieta, and Tangub, and the 14 municipalities of Aloran, Baliangao, Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Victoriano, Jimenez, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Sinacaban, and Tudela, with a total of 490 barangays.
Former Name: None
Land Area: 3,102.9 km2(1,198 sq mi)
Capital: Cagayan de Oro City
Population: 748,791 (2007)
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 Barangays: 424
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: Oscar S. Moreno
Congressmen: Peter M. Unabia andYevgeny Vincente B. Emano
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