MODULE WEEK NO.

9-12
Santa Monica Institute of Technology
TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY (CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY)

Andrada Bldg. Poblacion, Iligan City

Education Department
SOCSTUD 1: Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades (Culture and Geography)
Semester of A.Y. 2020-2021

REGION IX AND X
Introduction
Mindanao is one of the three island groups making up the Philippine Archipelago. Its largest
islands are the Mindanao landmass, Basilan, Jolo, Tawitawi, and Dinagat.

As of 2015, it had a total population of 24,135,775, representing 23.90% of the entire population
of the Philippines.
The island group is bordered, clockwise from the North, by the Sulu Sea, Dipolog Strait, Bohol
Sea, Surigao Strait, Leyte Gulf, Philippine Sea, and the Celebes Sea.

Mindanao has six (6) regions, namely, Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), Region X (Northern
Mindanao), Region XI (Davao Region), Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN), Region XIII (Caraga),
and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

The regions of Mindanao encompass a total of sixteen (16) provinces, with an aggregate of
thirty-three (33) cities, and 422 municipalities. The total number of barangays in the island group
is 10,084.

Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Trace the origin of the place;

2. Describe the local identity of the people and other cultural resources found in the community;

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DISCUSSION

The Zamboanga Peninsula, officially designated

as Region IX, is an administrative region in the
Philippines occupying the western section
of Mindanao. It covers 3 provinces,
namely, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur,
and Zamboanga Sibugay, as well as 1 highly
urbanized city (Zamboanga City) and the component
city of Isabela. The regional center is the City
of Pagadian.

Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was

3,629,783. This represented 15.04% of the overall
population of the Mindanao island group, or 3.59%
of the entire population of the Philippines.

Basilan Strait, Autonomous
Mindanao (Sulu Archipelago), and the Sulu Sea.
Zamboanga Peninsula
is bordered, clockwise
from the Northeast,
by the Dipolog Strait,
Bohol Sea, Northern
Mindanao, Illana Bay,
Moro Gulf (Celebes
Sea), Sibuguey Bay,
Region in Muslim

Local government units

Zamboanga Peninsula has 3 provinces, 67 municipalities, and 5 cities (1 of which is a

highly urbanized city administered independently from any province). The total
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number of barangays in the region is 1,904.
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AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

Total agricultural land area comprised almost half

(45.2%) of the entire land area. Due to the increase
in the no. of farms and area planted over 1991
estimates, the average farm size increased from
2.87 ha. (per farm) to 3.11 ha. in 2002. Area
harvested likewise increased by 5.8%.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE has the highest
number of farms. The total farms for the
province accounted for 41.2 % of the total farms
in the region.

PALAY COCONUT BANANA

PALAY is the major temporary crop in the region. Total palay production increased by 2.62%.
COCONUT is the dominant permanent crop. All provinces have the same top three crops namely,
COCONUT, RUBBER & BANANA. Zamboanga City showed the highest improvement in
palayproduction.
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Raising of chicken is the primary poultry raising

activity. (Zamboanga del Sur contributed most.)

Other agricultural activities:

 Ornamental & flower gardening (excluding
orchid) are more common.
 High percentage increases in mushroom
culture & sericulture/silk/cocoon activity.

 Coastline is about 43% of Mindanao's total coastline. Major sea

products include tuna, herring sardines, anchovies and mackerel.
Shrimps, prawns, lobsters, crabs, squid and cuttlefish also abound.

 Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority

(ZamboEcozone) Only freeport in Visayas & Mindanao Agriculture
and Fisheries.

 Summary of Aquaculture Production by Culture Environment &

Region, 2009 247,634 metric tons 21,650 metric tons 2,477,392
metric tons.

 Zamboanga City showed a large increase in fishery production,

which offset the declines in other provinces. Region 9 makes up
10% of aquaculture production in the country. (2nd among regions)
Total Aquaculture (Philippines): 2,477,392

TOURISM AND CULTURE

1. Merloquet Falls
One could argue that the most majestic falls in Zamboanga city
are the Merloquet Falls. This natural beauty looks more like an
ancient ruin where a waterfall has magically decided to run
through it, rather than a wall of rocks. It’s truly breathtaking.

Surrounded by jungle, you’ll come across a cool pool of water

being fed by tiers of waterfall rocks. There are a couple platforms
under the biggest section of the waterfall where you can give
yourself a waterfall massage or just hang out and listen to the soothing sounds.

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2. Fort Pilar

You can most certainly see the Spanish influence in Fort

Pilar, a 17th-century fort of defense built and used by the
Spanish military.

Upon your visit, you’ll be welcomed by a large courtyard

with a wide brick path leading up to the regal fortress
which looks like something out of the Alamo. Fort Pilar is adorned with dozens of bright white
stars surrounding an outdoor shrine for Roman Catholics who believe that the Christian mother
Mary appeared here many years ago.

3. Yakan Weaving Village

At Yakan Weaving Village, you can observe colorful

textiles being made on the spot. You’ll most likely
recognize these popular textiles as you’ve seen them
in the form of purses, parkas, and more along your
travels in the Philippines.

There are plenty of handicrafts to be purchased such as hand carved Basilian Pira Swords,
satchels, scarves, and textiles to take home as souvenirs. You won’t find price tags on these
goods so get ready to haggle a price that leaves both you and the vendor satisfied.

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Northern Mindanao, officially designated

as Region X, is an administrative region in the
Philippines occupying the northern-central
section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces,
namely, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del
Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis
Oriental, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The
regional center is the City of Cagayan de Oro.

Its population as determined by the 2015 Census

was 4,689,302. This represented 19.43% of the
overall population of the Mindanao island group,
or 4.64% of the entire population of the
Philippines.

Map

Northern Mindanao is bordered, clockwise from the North,

by the Bohol Sea, Iligan Bay, Macajalar Bay, Gingoog
Bay, Caraga, Davao
Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao, Illana Bay, Pagadian Bay, and
the Zamboanga Peninsula.

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Local government units

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Northern Mindanao has 5 provinces,

84 municipalities, and 9 cities (2 of which
are highly urbanized cities administered
independently from any province). The
total number of barangays in the region is
2,022.

Northern Mindanao’s topography is varied. There are plains, forests, mountains, hills and coastal
areas. The area supports agriculture and aquaculture. The soil is rich in minerals. There are
hydro-electric plants to provide a steady supply of electricity. Northern Mindanao has a wealth of
natural resources.

The region’s attractions are a mix of the historical, the natural, and the man-made. There are
several beaches good for diving and snorkeling. You can go on mountain climbing expeditions.
For the more adventurous, there’s rappelling in Katibawasan Falls. You can even see the fierce
Philippine Eagle up close. Or go squid fishing and visit the Giant Clams Ocean Nursery in
Kantaan, Guinsiliban.

LIVESTOCKS AND RESOURCES

CHIEF
INDUSTRIES
• Agriculture
• Fishing
• Forestry
•Food processing
•Livestock
raising

CROPS
• Palay
• Banana
•Sugarcane
• Coconut
• Corn
• pineapple
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CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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The economy of Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in the island of Mindanao.
The economy of Northern Mindanao is mainly agricultural.

CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan Ciy supplies most of its electrical power in
Mindanao. The famous Del Monte Philippines in Bukidnon shipped to the entire Philippines
and Asia-Pacific Region.
 Bukidnon- tops all the other provinces in its agricultural output especially in corn, pineapple,
and rice.
 Misamis Occidental- has the largest area of brackishwater fishponds in the region.
 Gingoog City- home to some of the country’s biggest lumber enterprises.
 Misamis Oriental- now fast becoming the center of industry, trade and commerce in the
region.
 Cagayan de Oro City • long held as the economic center of the region • Transportation
center • Home to major industrial and manufacturing firms in the country
 Malaybalay City- center of cattle-ranching enterprises and extensive agriculture.
 Bukidnon- has one of the largest pineapple plantations in the world.

CULTURES AND ATTRACTIONS

1. “Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul”

which means “to gather”. It is a gathering of
Bukidnon tribespeople for a purpose. It can
mean a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a
thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a
peace pact, or all of these put together.
Showcasing the unique indigenous culture of
Bukidnon, the Kaamulan is held annually in the
province, particularly in Malaybalay City, the provincial capital, from the second half of February

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to March 10, which latter date marks the anniversary of the creation of Bukidnon as a province
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in 1917.

As an ethnic festival, the Kaamulan celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal
groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon region, namely, the Bukidnon, Higaonon,
Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon. Several tribal folks representing
these seven hill tribes of Bukidnon gather in unity with the local dwellers in town, wearing their
intricately woven costumes studded with trinkets, anklets, earrings, necklaces, leglets,
headdresses and amulets. They dance together, chant, perform ancient rituals, and compete in
indigenous sports.

2. LANZONES FESTIVAL (CAMUIGIN)- 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.

3. TINAGO FALLS- It is one of the main tourist attractions in

Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.
Tinago Falls is a waterfall on the Agus River, located in
between the town of Linamon and Iligan City, Lanao del
Norte in the northern part of the Philippine island of
Mindanao.

4. DALIT FESTIVAL (TANGUB CITY)- Dalit

Festival: Dancing for Señor San Migue. Dalit,
which means, “to offer” is a festival that gives
worship & thanksgiving to St. Michael the
Archangel. They sing, dance & herald the
archangel’s gift of abundance & protection. It is
celebrated on his worldwide feast day every 29th of September.

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5. KALIGA FESTIVAL (GINGOOG CITY)-

(Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental)
The Kalinga Festival in Gingoog City features
street dancing, cultural presentations. People call
it Street Pageantry with several festive activities
showcasing art, and ingenuity in customs. The
locals also have a trade fair, in observance of the
city’s charter day.

Assessment

MAKE A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO/ VLOG (ATLEAST 2 MINUTES) SHOWCASING YOUR BARANGAY OR

CITY. Submit your videos online ( https://www.facebook.com/mam.maryel.3)

CRITERIA:
Creativity: 10pts
Content: 25pts
Organization and Relevence: 15 pts
TOTAL: 50 PTS

Resources and Additional Resources

 http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/region-10-northern-mindanao/top-destinations/
 http://vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Northern-Mindanao-Region-X-Profile
 http://www.mb.com.ph/neda-region-10-fastest-growing-economy-in-mindanao/
 http://cagayandeoro.da.gov.ph/about-us/da-rfu-10/
 http://r10.denr.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/regional-profile
 http://www.mb.com.ph/neda-region-10-fastest-growing-economy-in-mindanao/
 http://www.raftingphilippines.com/?page=home&task=cagayan-de-oro
 http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/misamis-occidental/
 http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru10/

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 http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph/?cont=16&r=10
http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph/home/index.php/about-bukidnon/general-info/brief-history
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 https://www.quora.com/Philippines-What-is-the-history-of-Camiguin-Island

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