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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.

Official Website of the Provincial Government of Camiguin

History

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.

Official Website of the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental

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. 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

MORE REGION

REGION I (Ilocos Region)
(Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan)

REGION II (Cagayan Valley)
(Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino)

REGION III ( Central Luzon )
(Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales)

REGION IV A ( Calabarzon )
(Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal)

REGION IV B (Mimaropa)
(Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan and Romblon)

REGION V ( Bicol Region )
( Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon )

REGION VI (Western Visayas)
(Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental
)

REGION VII (Central Visayas)
(Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor)

REGION VIII (Eastern Visayas)
(Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and Southern Leyte)

REGION IX ( Zamboanga Peninsula )
(Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay )

REGION X (Northern Mindanao)
(Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oreintal)

REGION XI (Davao Region)
(Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental)

REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)
(North Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat)

REGION XIII (Caraga)
(Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur)

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