NICKNAMES OF THE REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The National Capital Region

City/Municipality Nicknames
Home of the Bamboo Organ
City of Love and Progress
Las Piñas
Salt Center of Metro Manila
Lantern Capital of Metro Manila
The Wall Street of the Philippines
Makati The Financial Capital of the Philippines
The Business Capital of the Philippines
The Tiger City of the Philippines
Mandaluyong
The Shopping Capital of the Philippines
The Distinguished and Ever Loyal City
Manila The Queen City of the Pacific
The Pearl of the Orient
The Shoe Capital of the Philippines
Marikina
Home of the World's Largest Shoes
Muntinlupa The Emerald City of the Philippines
Navotas The Fishing Capital of the Philippines
The Fashion Capital of the Philippines
Parañaque
The City of Lights
The Gateway to the Philippine Islands
The Travel City
The Travel Capital of the Philippines
Home of Aliwan Fiesta
Pasay
Trading Wall of the Philippines
Festival Capital of Metro Manila
Asian City
Japanese City of the Philippines
A Small Town with a Big Heart
Pateros Balut Capital of the Philippines
Home of the World Famous Balut
Quezon City The City of Stars
Heart of Metro Manila
San Juan Home of Philippine Presidents
Tiangge Capital of the Philippines
Taguig Metro Manila's ProbinSyudad
The Vibrant City
Valenzuela
The City of Discipline

Ilocos Region
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Alaminos Pangasinan The Hundred Islander Capital of the World
Anda Pangasinan Mother of the Hundred Islands
Bani Pangasinan Golden West
Home of Great Leaders
Batac Ilocos Norte
City of my Dreams
The Walis Tambo (broom) Capital of the Philippines
Bautista Pangasinan
Lupang Hinirang
Binalonan Pangasinan The Most Beautiful and Cleanest Town in the Philippines
Binmaley Pangasinan Yellow Beach
Cervantes Ilocos Sur Summer Capital of Ilocos Sur
The Bangus (Milkfish) Capital of the Philippines
Dagupan Pangasinan
Melting Pot of Pangasinan
Northernmost City of the Philippines
Northern Gateway of the Philippines
Laoag Ilocos Norte Sunshine City
Political, Commercial and Industrial Hub of Ilocos Norte
The Sparkling Gem of Ilocandia
Lingayen Pangasinan Most Romantic Place in the Philippines
Luna La Union Home of Apo Baket Namacpacan
Manaoag Pangasinan Home of the Our Lady of Manaoag
Mapandan Pangasinan Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Municipality in Pangasinan
Pagudpud Ilocos Norte Boracay of the North
Rosario La Union Gateway to Ilocandia
San Carlos Pangasinan Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines
Regional Center of Ilocos Region
San Fernando La Union The Prime Capital of Ilocandia
Botanical Garden City
San Juan Ilocos Sur Buri Capital of Ilocos Sur
San Juan La Union Surfing Capital of the North/Northern Philippines
Home of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Nuestra Señora
Santa Maria Ilocos Sur
de la Asuncion), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Santiago Ilocos Sur Boracay of Ilocos Sur
Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Research
Santo Tomas La Union Tabo-an of the North
Home of Señora Virgen del Mar Cautiva (Virgen of the Sea)
Sinait Ilocos Sur Garlic Center of the North
Tubao La Union Home of the Native Tobacco
Urdaneta Pangasinan Gateway to Northern Philippines
Vigan Ilocos Sur The Heritage City of the Philippines
Vintar Ilocos Norte The Territory of Siwawers (Siwawer is a high-flying, black and
 orange-colored bird)
Municipality of Canaoays (Canaoay is a low-flying, black and white-
colored bird)
Center Municipality of Ilocos Norte
Area of Mighty Eagles

The Cordilleras
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
The Summer Capital of the Philippines
The City of Pines
Center of Education in the North
The highest City
Baguio Benguet
Capital of the North
Convention City
Artists Heaven
Little America
The site of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Batad Rice
Banaue Ifugao
Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces
Strawberry Capital of the Philippines
La Trinidad Benguet
Salad Bowl of the Philippines

Cagayan Valley
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Aglipay Quirino The Heart of Quirino
Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya Pineapple Region of Nueva Vizcaya
Buguey Cagayan Crab Capital of the North
Cabarroguis Quirino The Golden Park of Quirino
Cabatuan Isabela Land of the Golden Grains
Mushroom City of the North
Bamboo City of Isabela
Cauayan Isabela Agro-Industrial Capital of Cagayan Valley
Central Business District of Region 2
The Ideal City of the North
Diffun Quirino Gateway to Quirino Province
Echague Isabela Queen Town of Isabela
The Mother Town of the 2nd District of Isabela
Gamu Isabela
The Oldest Town of Mallig Plains Region
Holy Land of the North
Iguig Cagayan
Pottery Center of Cagayan
Corn Capital of the Philippines
Ilagan Isabela
The Center of Eco-Tourism Adventure in Region 2
 Home of the World's Largest Wooden Lounge Chair
Primary Growth Center of Region 2
Maddela Quirino Commercial Hub of Quirino
Tourism Capital of Quirino
Nagtipunan Quirino
Land of the Origin
Piat Cagayan Pilgrimage Center of Cagayan Valley
Tilapia Capital of Isabela Province
Ramon Isabela
Hub of the Famous Magat Dam
Roxas Isabela The Commercial Center of the Mallig Plains Region
Saguday Quirino The Rice Granary of Quirino
San Mariano Isabela Rice Bowl of Luzon
Agro-Ecological City
San Mateo Isabela
Munggo Capital of the Philippines
Santa Ana Cagayan The Game Fishing Mecca of the Philippines
Santa Fe Nueva Vizcaya Southern Gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region
Santa Maria Isabela Finest Pottery of the North
Santa Praxedes Cagayan Northern Gateway of the Cagayan Valley Region
Vannamei Capital of the North
Santa Teresita Cagayan
Youngest Town of Cagayan
Queen City of the North
Santiago Isabela Commercial and Trading Center of Cagayan Valley
Investment Hub of Northern Philippines
Solano Nueva Vizcaya Central Business District of Nueva Vizcaya
The Premier Ybanag City
Tuguegarao Cagayan
Regional Center of Cagayan Valley

Central Luzon
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
City of Angels
Angeles Pampanga
Entertainment Capital of the Philippines
Aliaga Nueva Ecija The Home of Taong Putik Festival
Pampanga's Gateway to Manila
Apalit Pampanga
The Blacksmith Capital of Pampanga
Bacolor Pampanga Athens of Pampanga
Baler Aurora The Birthplace of Philippine Surfing
Bocaue Bulacan Fireworks Capital of the Philippines
Bongabon Nueva Ecija Onion Capital of the Philippines
Bustos Bulacan Home of Minasa Cookies
Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija The Tricycle Capital of the Philippines
Cabiao Nueva Ecija The Sorghum Capital of Nueva Ecija
Capas Tarlac The Gateway to Pinatubo Volcano
Carranglan Nueva Ecija The Largest Municipality in Nueva Ecija
Dilasag Aurora The Last Paradise of the North
Doña Remedios Trinidad Bulacan Bulacan's Last Frontier
Gabaldon Nueva Ecija The Stone Capital of Nueva Ecija
Gapan Nueva Ecija The Footwear Capital of the North
General Tinio Nueva Ecija The Papaya Capital of Nueva Ecija
The Garden Haven of Bulacan
Guiguinto Bulacan
Garden City
Guimba Nueva Ecija Organic Capital of Nueva Ecija
The Aquaculture Capital of Bulacan
Hagonoy Bulacan
Leviticus Town
Iba Zambales Beach Capital of Zambales
Jaen Nueva Ecija Mango Capital of Nueva Ecija
La Paz Tarlac Home of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Licab Nueva Ecija The Home of Kariton Festival
Lubao Pampanga Balen Baba
Macabebe Pampanga Pampanga Mini Sea
Magalang Pampanga Sweet Tamarind Capital of the Philippines
The Cradle of the Philippine Republic
Malolos Bulacan The Renaissance City
The Historic and Heritage City of Bulacan
Mayantoc Tarlac Summer Capital of Tarlac
Meycauayan Bulacan Hub of Jewelry Production in the Philippines and in Asia
Minalin Pampanga The Egg Basket of the Philippines
Muñoz Nueva Ecija The Science City of the Philippines
Pantabangan Nueva Ecija The Tilapia Capital of Nueva Ecija
Paombong Bulacan Vinegar Capital of the Philippines
Penaranda Nueva Ecija The IKMO Capital of Nueva Ecija
Pulilan Bulacan Home of the Kneeling Carabao Festival
San Antonio Nueva Ecija The Watermelon Capital of Nueva Ecija
San Antonio Zambales Surfing Capital of Central Luzon
San Isidro Nueva Ecija The Chicken Capital of Nueva Ecija
San Fernando Pampanga The Christmas City of the Philippines
City of the Golden Harvests
San Jose Nueva Ecija
Rice Bowl of the Philippines
 The First City of Bulacan
San Jose del Monte Bulacan
The Evergreen City
San Leonardo Nueva Ecija The Town of Progress
San Marcelino Zambales Singkamas Capital of the Philippines
Santa Maria Bulacan Chicharon Capital of Bulacan
Santo Tomas Pampanga Coffin Capital of Central Luzon
Sasmuan Pampanga Pampanga Mini SEA
Subic Zambales Wreck Diving Capital of the Philippines
Talavera Nueva Ecija The Home of the Best Fish Sauce in Nueva Ecija
Tarlac City Tarlac Home of Sugar, Rice and Everything Nice
Zaragosa Nueva Ecija The Home of the Best Fermented Rice in Nueva Ecija

Calabarzon
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
The Hidden Gem of Quezon
Alabat Quezon Gateway to the Pacific
Alabat, A Lost Paradise
Alaminos Laguna The Home of the Coramblan Festival
Alfonso Cavite Agro-Industrial Center of Upland Cavite
Alitagtag Batangas Float Capital of the Philippines
Amadeo Cavite Coffee Capital of the Philippines
Angono Rizal Arts Capital of the Philippines
The Pilgrimage City of the Philippines
Antipolo Rizal
The City in the Sky
Cavite's Gateway to the Metropolis
Bacoor Cavite Marching Band Capital of the Philippines
City of Transformation
Balete Batangas Land of Honeybees
Industrial Port City of Calabarzon
Batangas City Batangas
Tourist City of the Past, Present and Future
Bauan Batangas The Town that Refuses to Die
Flower Garden of Laguna
Bay Laguna
The First Capital of Laguna
Your Gateway to the East
Cainta Rizal Information Technology Capital of the Province of Rizal
Bibingka Capital of the Philippines
Resort Capital of the Philippines
Calamba Laguna
Cradle of the National Hero
Calauan Laguna Home of the Sweetest Pineapple
Industrial Town of Quezon
Candelaria Quezon
Desiccated Coconut Capital
Center for Investment & Sports of Cavite
Carmona Cavite
Industrial Corridor of Cavite
Catanauan Quezon Heart of the Bondoc Peninsula
The Eventful, Adventure, Falls, Caves and Eco-Tourism Capital of
Cavinti Laguna
Laguna
The Historic and Cultural City of 3 Bays
Cavite City Cavite
International Transport Hub of the Future
Cuenca Batangas Home of the Bakers
University City of Cavite
Industrial Giant of Calabarzon
Dasmariñas Cavite
Melting Pot of Cavite
Tiger City of the South
Dolores Quezon The Foot of Majestic Mt. Banahaw
Famy Laguna The Home of Bamboo Weavers
Imus Cavite Flag Capital of the Philippines
Indang Cavite Upland Market Center
Infanta Quezon Gateway to the Pacific
Kalayaan Laguna Laguna's Symbol of Peace and Unity
Kawit Cavite The Birthplace of Philippine Independence
Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines
Liliw Laguna
Footwear Capital of the Philippines
Next Wave City
Lipa Batangas Little Rome of the Philippines
City of All Seasons
Lobo Batangas Atis Capital of the Philippines
Los Baños Laguna Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines
Lucban Quezon Home of Pahiyas
Biofuel City
Cocopalm City of the South
Lucena Quezon The Gateway to the South
Entertainment Capital of Southern Luzon
Bagong Lucena
Little Baguio of Laguna
Luisiana Laguna
Pandán Capital of the Philippines
Lumban Laguna The Embroidery Capital of the Philippines
Mabini Batangas Diving Capital of the Philippines
Mabitac Laguna The Site of the Fabled Battle of Mabitac
Magdalena Laguna Little Hollywood of Laguna
 The Bamboo Capital of Laguna
Majayjay Laguna Town of Rivers and Waterfalls
Maragondon Cavite Historic Town & A Wildlife Sanctuary
Morong Rizal Puso ng Rizal
Naic Cavite Industrial Terminal & Amusement Center of the Future
Vegetable Basket of Laguna
Nagcarlan Laguna
Home of Ana Kalang Festival
Padre Garcia Batangas Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines
Paete Laguna Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines
Pagbilao Quezon Power Port of Quezon
The Tourist Capital of Laguna
Pagsanjan Laguna Athens of Laguna
Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pakil Laguna Home of the Turumba Festival
Pangil Laguna Home of the Nuestra Señora de la O and the Santo Niño de la O
Pila Laguna La Noble Villa de Pila
Rizal Laguna Tayak Adventure and Nature Park of Laguna
The Agro-Industrial Capital of Southern Tagalog
Rosario Batangas
Rice Granary of Batangas
Rosario Cavite An Agricultural-Commercial-Industrial Center
San Jose Batangas Egg Basket Capital of the Philippines
San Mateo Rizal Mountain Biking Capital of the Philippines
The City of Seven Lakes
San Pablo Laguna
The City of Buko Pie
Sampaguita Capital of the Philippines
Rooster City of the Philippines
San Pedro Laguna
Laguna's Gateway to Metro Manila
Shrine City of the Southern Tagalog
Santa Cruz Laguna The Capital of Laguna
The Lion City of South Luzon
Santa Rosa Laguna Next ICT Hub of the Philippines
Makati of the South
Silang Cavite Food Bastion of Metro Manila
Sinaloan Laguna Waterfalls Sanctuary of Laguna
The Heritage Town
Taal Batangas
Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines
Tagaytay Cavite The Country's 2nd Summer Capital
Talisay Batangas The Seedling Bowl of the Nation
The Premiere City of Calabarzon
Tanauan Batangas
City of Colors
 City of Festivals
Home of The Finest Lambanog
Tayabas Quezon
Rest and Recreation Destination of Quezon
City of 11 Spanish Bridges
Taytay Rizal Woodworks and Garments Capital of the Philippines
Tiaong Quezon Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob
Trece Martires Cavite Drug and Gambling Free City
Unisan Quezon The First Capital of Quezon
Victoria Laguna Duck Raising Capital of the Philippines

Mimaropa
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Boac Marinduque The Heart's Capital
Original Home of the Biggest Pearl in the World (Pearl of Lao
Brooke's Point Palawan
Tzu or the Pearl of Allah)
Buenavista Marinduque Home of the Famous Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa
Administrative Center of Mimaropa
Oriental The Center of Commerce, Industry, Transportation,
Calapan
Mindoro Communication, Religious Activities and Education in the entire
Province of Oriental Mindoro
Gateway to Wild Adventure
El Nido Palawan
Heaven on Earth
Gasan Marinduque The Cultural Nerve Center of the Marinduque
Magdiwang Romblon The Gateway to Mount Guiting-Guiting
The Original Home of the Moriones
Mogpog Marinduque
Primary Gateway of the Province
Oriental
Pinamalayan Rainbow City
Mindoro
Oriental The World's Most Beautiful Bay
Puerto Galera
Mindoro Poor Man's Boracay
The Eco-Tourism Capital of the Philippines
Puerto Princesa Palawan
The City in the Forest
Home of the Famous Poctoy White Beach
Torrijos Marinduque
Little Baguio / Summer Capital of Marinduque
Oriental
Victoria Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro
Mindoro
Bicol Region
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Barcelona Sorsogon Little Switzerland of Asia
Home of Lake Buhi and the World's Smallest Commercial Fish
Buhi Camarines Sur
locally known as the Sinarapan (Mystychtis Luzonensis)
Citadel of Bicol Culture
Canaman Camarines Sur
Birthplace of Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit
Camarines
Daet Gateway to Bicolandia
Norte
Daraga Albay Home of the (Cagsawa) Ruins
Donsol Sorsogon Whale Shark Capital of the World
The City of Fun and Adventure
Queen City of Southern Luzon
Legazpi Albay
Gateway of Southern Luzon
Gateway City of Bicol
Libmanan Camarines Sur Rice Granary of Camarines Sur
City of Hearts
Rodeo Capital of the Philippines
Masbate City Masbate
Melting Pot of Diverse Cultures and Traditions in Central
Philippines
The Queen City of Bicol
The Heart of Bicol
The Pilgrim City
Naga Camarines Sur An Maogmang Lugar (The Happy Place)
Titan City
Spanish Royal City
One of the Seven Golden Cities of the Sun
Pandan Catanduanes The Fishing Capital of Catanduanes
Camarines
Paracale Gold Town
Norte
Pasacao Camarines Sur Summer Capital of Camarines Sur
Pili Camarines Sur Pili Nut Capital of the Philippines
Egg Basket of Camarines Sur
Sipocot Camarines Sur Native Chicken Capital of Camarines Sur
Where Andaya Highway Ends
Sorsogon City Sorsogon Gateway to Southern Philippines

Western Visayas
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Banga Aklan Banga the Beautiful
Barotac Nuevo Iloilo The Football Capital of the Philippines
Bugas Sa Lusong
Bugasong Antique
The First Capital of Antique
Dingle Iloilo Spelunker's Paradise
Estancia Iloilo Alaska of the Philippines
The Queen's City of the South (de jure)
The Pioneer City of the Philippines
The Most Loyal and Noble City
The City of Firsts
Iloilo City Iloilo The City of Love
Emerging Museum City
Athens of the Philippines
Festival Capital of the Philippines
Textile Capital of the Philippines
Kalibo Aklan Ati-Atihan Town
Leon Iloilo Vegetable Basket of Iloilo Province
Madalag Aklan Land of the Sweetest Lanzones
Miagao Iloilo Onion Capital of the Visayas
Nabas Aklan Nature Lovers' Haven
New Washington Aklan The Bountiful
Panay Capiz Heritage Capital of Capiz
Pandan Antique Jewel of Antique
Passi Iloilo The Sweet City at the Heart of Panay
Pavia Iloilo Regional Agro-Industrial Center for Western Visayas
Pototan Iloilo Christmas Capital of Western Visayas
Roxas Capiz Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Sibalom Antique Rice Bowl of Antique

Central Visayas
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Balamban Cebu The Ship Building Capital of the Philippines
Balilihan Bohol Vegetable Capital of Bohol
Bien Unido Bohol The Seaweed Capital of the Visayas
Heritage City of Cebu
Carcar Cebu
Little Marikina of Cebu
Carmen Bohol Home to the Chocolate Hills
The Queen City of the South (de facto)
Cebu City Cebu
Oldest City in the Philippines
 The Gateway to a Thousand Journeys
First Capital of the Philippines
Compostela Cebu Land of the Free
Corella Bohol Home of the Endemic Philippine Tarsier
Danao Cebu The Gunsmith Capital of the Philippines
Lapu-Lapu Cebu Historic Resort City
Liloan Cebu The Light of the North
Loboc Bohol Music Capital of Bohol
Furniture Capital of the Philippines
Mandaue Cebu
Industrial Capital of Southern Philippines
Minglanilla Cebu Sugat Capital of the South
Naga Cebu The Industrial Hub of Southern Cebu
Tagbilaran Bohol City of Peace and Friendship
The Aqua City
Talisay Cebu
Home of Cebu's Finest and Tastiest Lechon
Toledo Cebu The Copper City with a Heart of Gold
Ubay Bohol Town of Warmest Friendship

Eastern Visayas
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Abuyog Leyte Home of the Buyogan Festival
Banig Capital of Region 8
Basey Samar Home of the Famous Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge National
Park
Baybay Leyte A Place of Discovery, Beauty and Serenity
City of Waterfalls
Calbayog Samar The City of Pilgrimage
The City of Heritage
Northern The Commercial, Educational, Financial, Political and
Catarman
Samar Government Center of the Province of Northern Samar
The Gateway to Samar Region
The Quadricentennial City of Samar
Catbalogan Samar
The City of Manaragat
The City of Captivating Contrasts
Southern
Hinunangan Rice Granary of Southern Leyte
Leyte
The Economic, Educational, Socio-Cultural and Government
Northern
Laoang Center of the 2nd Congressional District of the Province of
Samar
Northern Samar
 Southern
Maasin Religious and Miraculous City in the Philippines
Leyte
Northern Undisturbed Paradise and Future Premier Tourist Destination in
San Antonio
Samar Eastern Visayas
Regional Center of Eastern Visayas
The Gateway to Eastern Visayas
Tacloban Leyte
City of Hope
Queen City of the Orient Seas
Cradle of the Intellectuals
Tanauan Leyte
Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines

Negros Island Region

City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Negros
Bacolod The City of Smiles
Occidental
Negros
Bago Home of Historical and Natural Treasures
Occidental
Bais Negros Oriental City of Whales and Dolphins
Character City (as per International Association of Character
Bayawan Negros Oriental Cities)
A Pioneer "Healthy City" (DOH certified)
Negros
Binalbagan "Banwang Panganay" of Negros Island Region
Occidental
Canlaon Negros Oriental The Home to Mount Kanlaon
The City of Gentle People
Dumaguete Negros Oriental The University Town of the Visayas
The Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines
Negros
Hinigaran The Gateway to Southern Negros
Occidental
Jimalalud Negros Oriental Little Big Town
Negros
Kabankalan The Rising City of the South
Occidental
Negros
La Carlota Home of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Occidental
Mabinay Negros Oriental The Cave Capital of the Philippines
Salvador Negros
The Summer Capital of Negros Occidental
Benedicto Occidental
San Jose Negros Oriental The Regional Pineapple Capital
Negros
Silay The Paris of Negros
Occidental
 Negros
Sipalay The Jewel of the Sugar Island
Occidental
Negros
Talisay The Home to The Ruins (dubbed as "The Taj Mahal of Negros")
Occidental
City of Professionals
Tanjay Negros Oriental City of Music and Fun
City of Lights
Negros Rice Granary of Negros Occidental
Valladolid
Occidental Fruit Basket of Negros Occidental
Negros The Sugarlandia of Negros
Victorias
Occidental The Sweet and Green City of Negros

Zamboanga Peninsula
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Baliguian Zamboanga del Norte Philippine Eagle Capital of Zanorte
The Shrine City of the Philippines
Historic City of the South
Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte
Amusement Capital of the South
Rizal City of the South
The Locust City
Dipolog Zamboanga del Norte The Orchid City of the Philippines
Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines
Gutalac Zamboanga del Norte Pebbles Capital of the Philippines
Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay Heart of Zamboanga Peninsula
Kalawit Zamboanga del Norte Carabao Capital of Mindanao
Adventure Capital of Zanorte
Katipunan Zamboanga del Norte
The Highest Mountain of Zanorte
Fresh Fish Capital of Zanorte
Labason Zamboanga del Norte
Danggit Capital of the South
Little America
Lapuyan Zamboanga del Sur Subanen Land
Culture-Friendly Municipality
Liloy Zamboanga del Norte Peanut Capital of Zanorte
Manukan Zamboanga del Norte Chicken Capital of the South
Mutia Zamboanga del Norte Mountain Resort of Zanorte
Pagadian Zamboanga del Sur The Little Hong Kong of the South
Piñan Zamboanga del Norte Inland Resort Capital of Zanorte
Polanco Zamboanga del Norte Marang Capital of the Philippines
President Manuel A. Roxas Zamboanga del Norte Industrial Capital of Zanorte
Salug Zamboanga del Norte Magnificent View Capital of Zanorte
Sergio Osmeña Sr. Zamboanga del Norte Vegetable Bowl of Zanorte
Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte Last Frontier of Zanorte in the South
Sibutad Zamboanga del Norte Mineral Premier Capital of the South
Sindangan Zamboanga del Norte Fishing Capital of Zanorte
Siocon Zamboanga del Norte Kalaw (hornbill) Capital of Zanorte
Titay Zamboanga Sibugay The Central Axis of Zampen
Swimming Capital of Zamboanga del Sur
Tukuran Zamboanga del Sur
The Isthmus of Zamboanga Peninsula
The City of Flowers
Zamboanga City Asia's Latin City
The Sardines Capital of the Philippines

Northern Mindanao
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
The City of Golden Friendship
The Heart of Northern Mindanao
Adventure Capital of the Philippines
Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental
The Gateway to the Land of Promise
The City of Gold
The River Rafting Capital of the Philippines
Don Carlos Bukidnon Little Vigan of Mindanao
The City of Mercy or "City of The Saviour"
El Salvador Misamis Oriental
Christ City of the Philippines
Gingoog Misamis Oriental The City of Good Luck
The Industrial Center of the South
Iligan Lanao del Norte
The City of Majestic Waterfalls
Impasug-ong Bukidnon Home of the Finest Cowboys
Kitaotao Bukidnon Mango Capital of Bukidnon
Lantapan Bukidnon Vegetable Basket of Mindanao
Linamon Lanao del Norte Beach Capital of Lanao del Norte
South Summer Capital of the Philippines
Malaybalay Bukidnon
The City in the Forest of the South
Mambajao Camiguin Lanzones Capital of the Philippines
Manolo Fortich Bukidnon Adventure Capital of Bukidnon
Tangub Misamis Occidental The Christmas Symbols City of the Philippines
Tubod Lanao del Norte Motocross Capital of the Philippines
Oroquieta Misamis Occidental The City of Good Life
Ozamiz Misamis Occidental Pilgrimage Destination
Quezon Bukidnon Sugar Capital of Bukidnon
Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental Greenest Municipality of Misamis Oriental
Valencia Bukidnon The City of Golden Harvest

Davao Region
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Crown Jewel of Mindanao
Fruit Basket of the Philippines
Philippines' Little Japan
Davao City Eco-Adventure Capital of the Philippines
Durian Capital of the Philippines
City of Royalties
Silicon Gulf
City of Sweet Mangoes
Clay Capital of Mindanao
Digos Davao del Sur
Gate City of the South
Champion City of Good Governance
Monkayo Compostela Valley Gold Ore Capital of Compostela Valley
Nabunturan Compostela Valley Home of the Biggest Gold Ring in the Philippines
Panabo Davao del Norte Banana Capital of the Philippines
Island Garden City
Samal Davao del Norte Philippines' Largest Resort City
IGaCoS
Music Capital of the South
Palm City of the Philippines
City of Golden Opportunities
The Little Green Singapore of the South
Tagum Davao del Norte
Tourist Capital of the South
City of Perfect Harmony
City of Parks
City of Festivals
Mati Davao Oriental Coconut Capital of the Philippines
Banana Capital of Davao Occidental
Malita Davao Occidental
Whaleshark Capital of Mindanao

Soccsksargen
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Antipas Cotabato The Economic Center of Arakan Valley Complex
 Sultan Central Mindanao's new source for export-quality Banana and
Bagumbayan
Kudarat Pineapple
Regional Center of the Autonomous Region in Muslim
Cotabato City
Mindanao
General Santos The Tuna Capital of the Philippines
Spring in the Highlands
City of Fruits
Kidapawan Cotabato
Second Fruit Basket of the Philippines
City at the Foot of Mt. Apo
The Ilonggo City of Mindanao
South
Koronadal The Crown City of the South
Cotabato
The Sports Mecca of the South
Sultan
President Quirino Banana Capital of Sultan Kudarat
Kudarat
South
Surallah Alternate Provincial Agro-Industrial Center
Cotabato
Sultan The City of Goodwill
Tacurong
Kudarat Commercial Center of Sultan Kudarat
South
Tupi Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Basket of South Cotabato
Cotabato

Caraga
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
City of Rice, Corn and Flowers
Cut Flower Capital of Agusan del Sur
Bayugan Agusan del Sur Agusan del Sur Growth Center
Timberland City
Rice Capital of Agusan del Sur
The Booming City by the Bay
The City of Wonders
Bislig Surigao del Sur
The Model City for Organic Agriculture in the Philippines by
2020
Home of the Balangays
Agusan del Caraga's Economic Hub
Butuan
Norte Timber City of the South
Premier Forest City in 2020
Cantilan Surigao del Sur The Cradle Town
Surigao del
Dapa Growth Center of the Beautiful Islands of Siargao
Norte
Dinagat Dinagat Islands The Mother Municipality of Dinagat Islands
Tilapia Capital of Agusan del Sur
Esperanza Agusan del Sur
The Home of Cultural Diversity
 Surigao del
General Luna Surfing Capital of the Philippines
Norte
Hinatuan Surigao del Sur The Home to the Enchanted River
Lanuza Surigao del Sur Surfing Gateway of the Philippines
Agusan del
Nasipit Gateway to Agusan del Norte
Norte
Surigao del
Placer The Golden Town
Norte
San Francisco Agusan del Sur The Commercial Capital of Agusan del Sur
San Jose Dinagat Islands The Place of Mystical Adventure
Surigao del City of Island Adventures
Surigao City
Norte Gateway to Mindanao

ARMM
City/Municipality Province Nicknames
Lanao del
Marawi The Only Islamic City in the Philippines
Sur
Sibutu Tawi-Tawi Home to the descendants of Malay Royalty in Borneo
The site of Oldest Mosque in the Philippines and Home of Sheikh
Simunul Tawi-Tawi Makdum, one of the early pioneers spreading Islam in the
Philippines
Southernmost Municipality in the Philippines; known as "Venice of
Sitangkai Tawi-Tawi
the South"