CENTRAL VISAYAS - It is strategically located at the geographical center of the

Philippines archipelago between the major islands of Luzon and Mindanao. It is

bounded in the north by the Visayan Sea, in the east by the Camotes Sea and Camiguin
Channel, in the south by the Mindanao Sea, and in the west by Negros Occidental
Province.

- It is the sixth smallest region in the country and consists of four provinces (C, B, N
and S) and three highly urbanized City(C, L and M). The regional center is Cebu City.
- The word “Bisaya” was first documented in Spanish sources in reference only to
the non-Ati inhabitants of the island of Panay and possibly parts of Negros. They were
described by the Spanish as being “white people” with no tattoos.
The native languages of Central Visayas are:
●Bantanayon, spoken in Bantayan Islands in Cebu province.
●Boholano, a Cebuano dialect spoken in Bohol.

●Cebuano, spoken in Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol and Siquijor. It is the regional lingua

franca.
●Hiligaynon, spoken in western Negros Oriental.

●Porohanon, spoken in Camotes Islands in Cebu province.

CEBU - Its name came from the old Cebuano word sibu or sibo (trade), as shortened
form of sinibuayng hingpit (the place for trading). It was originally applied to the
harbors of town of Sugbu, the ancient name for Cebu City.
- Is known as the Queen City of the South and often regarded as the cultural capital
of the Cebuanos. Is located to the east of Negros Island, to the west of Leyte, and Bohol
islands. Also located on both sides by the straits of Bohol and Tañon. Its capital of Cebu
is Cebu City. It served as the gateway of Catholicism
- The port of Cebu is the main gateway for the region and the Cebu-Mactan
International Airport is the 2nd busiest airport next to NAIA. It is located in Lapu-lapu
City. It is also the hub of the Cebu Pacific Airlines and the 2nd hub of Philippine
Airlines and its subsidiaries.
Popular attractions in Cebu:
- Sinulog Festival - The grandest and most celebrated of Cebu’s festivals, the
Sinulog, is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January in Cebu City. The Sinulog
commemorates the feast of the Santo Niño, or the Child Jesus, which is a significant
icon in Cebu’s history. The gaiety and verve of the festivities is so infectious, and will
certainly have even newcomers shouting out “Pit Senyor!”
 - The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú - It is commonly known as the Santo
Niño Basilica, was founded in the 1565 by Frays Andres De Urdaneta, O.S.A. and
Diego de Herrera, O.S.A.. The oldest Roman Catholic Church in the country, it is built
on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition
of Miguel López de Legazpi. The icon, a statue of the Child Jesus, is the same one
presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the chief consort of Rajah Jumabon upon the royal
couple's Christening on April 14, 1521.

Popular attractions in Cebu:

- Lechon De Cebu - This dish is quite the local trademark for Cebuanos. They claim
to have the best-roasted pork in the Philippines.
- Dangit - It is a salted, sun-dried rabbitfish (aka spinefoot), which is abundant and
native to the island’s shallower waters. The fish are split open, cleaned, salted, and
spread out on drying racks under the sun. Danggit is popular among locals as breakfast
food, fried and paired with eggs, rice, and atsara (pickled unripe papaya).
- Puso Rice - It is boiled and wrapped in coconut leaves. You will most likely notice
themhanging in batches in local eateries.

BOHOL - Is derived from the word Bo-ho or Bo-ol. The island was the seat of the first
international treaty of peace and unity between native King Datu Sikatuna and Spanish
conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on 16 March 1565 through a blood compact
alliance known today by many Filipinos as the Sandugo.
- It is the tenth largest island of the Philippines and lies in the middle of the Visayas.
The capital of Bohol is Tagbilaran City.
- Boholano is a variant of the Cebuano language spoken in the island province of
Bohol in the Visayas and a major portion of Southern Leyte, as well as parts of
Mindanao, particularly in Northern Minadanao and Caraga Region.
Popular attractions in Bohol:
- Sandugo Festival - This festival commemorates an event in the Philippine history:
the blood pact that was made between Datu Sikatuna, Ruler of Bohol Island in 1565
and Spanish Explorer Miguel López de Legazpi. There are plenty of street fairs,
sporting and cultural events and more.
- Chocolate Hills - These are a geological formation in the Bohol province of the
Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread
over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. These limestone chocolate hills is that
they are only covered in grass and the cone shape is more or less common to all although
differing in size. The hills look chocolaty only during dry season when the grass withers
and turns into brown and looks like giant chocolate kisses.
Popular foods in Bohol:
- Peanut Kisses - An ode to the world-famous Chocolate Hills, Peanut Kisses has
long-been a staple on every tourist’s pasalubong list. It is made with peanuts and egg
whites.
- Calamay - It is a popular mid-afternoon snack which is made of glutinous rice,
coconut milk, sugar and peanuts. They are packed in a coconut shell and sealed with a
red band.

NEGROS ORIENTAL - It is also called Oriental Negros or Eastern Negros, is a

province located in the region of Central Visayas, in the Philippines. The province
which is "boot shaped" on the map is on the eastern side of Negros Island, thus the name
Negros Oriental which means East of Negros Island. It is classified as a First Class
province.
- Negros Oriental has 19 Muninicipalities, 6 Cities, and 557 Barangays - Every
barangay in the province of Negros Oriental has an Interactive Webpage of its own.
- Dumaguete City is the capital, seat of government, and most populous city and is
known as a university town due to the existence of four universities and colleges in the
relatively small city.
Popular attractions in Negros Oriental:
- Apo Island - It is a volcanic island locaed in the southeastern tip of Negros
Island and its name "Apo" means "elder" or "respected ancestor" in the Visayan
languages. The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the
National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive
site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There Lodge. There is also a ranger station
and a lighthouse.
- Lake Balinsasayao - It is one of three crater lakes located within the Balinsasayao
Twin Lake Natural Park, which is a protected area covering the municipalities of
Valencia, Sibulan and San Jose in the Province of Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Popular foods in Negros Oriental:
- Sans Rival - It is a pastry made basically of meringue sandwiched with cream and
butter and showered with cashew nuts.
 - Barquiron - It is a fusion of two delicacies: barquillos and polvoron. Polvoron is
put in every wafer roll which complements its flavor.
SIQUIJOR - It is an island about 30 km southeast of Negros, south of Cebu and
southwest of Bohol. During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, the
Spaniards called the island as Isla del Fuego (Island of Fire) because the island gave off
an eerie glow, which came from the great swarms of fireflies that gathered in the
numerous molave tress on the island. Its residents are called Siquijodnons and its capital
is Siquijor.
- Siquijor is a mysterious other-world of witchcraft and the unknown. True, this tiny
island province is famous for its mountain-dwelling mangkukulam (healers) who brew
traditional ointments for modern ailments.
Facts about Siquijor:
●It does not have an airport and no airplane is going there
●It does not have buses and coasters that will bring you to your destination

●It does not have tall buildings or establishments

●It does not have shopping malls and arcade centres

●It does not have Jollibee, McDo and other fast food restaurants

●It does not have clubs or bars for your night life thing

Popular attractions in Siquijor:

- Balete - It is one of the more famously mysterious trees in the country, and Siquijor
is host to one that is 400 years old! It wouldn’t be surprising if you find a diwata living
here, given that age. If you dare visit it (most do), it is located in Barangay Campalanas
in Lazi. Check out the spring that flows from under the tree, too.
- Dilaab Festival - It suggests the distinct hospitality that the Siquijodnons are
popularly known for, and the name the island was once-known for “Isla de Fuego”
because of the natural assets of Siquijor and in honor of the town’s patron saint, St.
Francis of Asisi who is known as a lover of nature.
Popular foods in Siquijor:
- Caramelized Chopped Peanut Balls - It is a delicacy from their locally farmed
product, peanut. This pack of sweet nutty balls is a great snack and pasalubong from
this small province.
- SUTUKIL - This means Sugba-Tula-Kinilaw. Sugba means grilled fish while Tula
is a fish soup and Kinilaw is fish caviche.
 EASTERN VISAYAS - It consists of three main islands, Samar, Leyte and Biliran.
The region has six provinces, one independent city and one highly urbanized city. The
highly urbanized city of Tacloban is the sole regional center.
The native languages of Eastern Visayas are:
●Abaknon, spoken in Capul Island in Northern Samar.
●Baybayanon, spoken in Baybay City in Leyte.

●Boholano, spoken in Southern Leyte.

●Cebuano, spoken in Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern

Samar.
●Kinabalian, spoken in the municipality of San Juan, Southern Leyte.

●Waray-waray, spoken in Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Samar, Northern Samar, and

Eastern Samar. It is the regional lingua franca.

Biliran - It was formerly known as Isla de Panamao during the spanish era. It is the
fourth smallest province in the Philippines.Formerly a sub-province of Leyte, it became
an independent province in 1992. It lies less than a kilometer north of the island
of Leyte. Its capital is the municipality of Naval on the western coast of the island.
Popular attractions in Biliran:
- Bagongbong Falls - It is a single-tiered waterfall with its cascading water falling
from some 30-feet torn in two by a boulder. It is also called Bagumbong falls and has
a crystal-clear and ice-cold rapids of water coming from the cathedral-like falls nestled
in a forested area of Almeria town.
- Recoletos Falls - The waterfall which is approximately 15 meters high, has a wide
pool with deep water that is perfect for swimming and cliff jumping. The wide and flat
stones surrounding the basin of water is perfect for picnic.
Popular foods in Biliran:
- Nilubid - It is a delicacy made of "cassava flour drenched in water and shaped like
rope and then fried and coated with syrup"

- Kuping - It is a delicacy made of "a labor-intensive snack of grated cassava

(balanghoy) spread on banana leaves, boiled, sun-dried, fried, and topped with latik
(syrup) made of coco jam (kalamay sa bao), water and kalamansi juice"
LEYTE - Its historical name of the Philippines, "Las Islas Felipenas", named by
Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in honor of Prince Philip of Spain, used to
refer to the islands of Leyte and Samar only, until it was adopted to refer to the entire
archipelago.
 - Leyte is known as Tandaya during the 16th century and is also known as the site
of the largest naval battle in modern history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which took place
during the Second World War. Its capital is the city of Tacloban.
Popular attractions in Leyte:
- Mac Arthur Landing Park - It is also known as the Leyte Landing Memorial Park
and MacArthur Park. It is a protected area of the Philippines that commemorates the
historic landing of General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf on 20th of October 1944.
This event led to the largest naval battle of WWII and Japan's eventual defeat and
surrender after almost three years.
- Pintados - It is a cultural-religious celebration in Tacloban based on the body-
painting traditions of the ancient tattooed “Pintados" warriors. In 1986, the Pintados
Foundation, Inc. was formed by the people of Tacloban to organize this festival in honor
of Sr. Santo Niño. Years later, it was merged with the Kasadyaan Festival which is
always held on June 29.
Popular: foods in Leyte:
- Binagol - It is a sweet delicacy that has a different taste and a distinct packaging.
Binagol. It is made from Glutinous rice and taro pudding with nuts, it also has an
exciting part in the middle. There is a sweet mixture of coconut and “Kalamay” in the
middle. It is called as BINAGOL because of its packaging that is in a coconut shell,
which is “bagol” in Waray-Waray. Tourists often associate binagol to Tacloban City
since it is said that your visit to Leyte is not complete without buying Binagol and other
native delicacies
- Chocolate Moron - It is an exquisite chocolatey ‘kakanin’ that is wrapped in a
banana leaf, a combination of white coating and chocolate mixture. Moron is always
present in all occasions in Leyte and Samar. The technique to make a delicious
chocolate moron is that you have to balance the chocolate mixture and the white coating
mixture so that you’ll get the perfect play of textures.
NORTHERN SAMAR -Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion
of the island of Samar. The people of Northern Samar were previously
called Ibabaonon or Lequios, now they call themselves as Ninorte
Samarenyo or Nortehanon.
Popular attractions in Northern Samar:
-The Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Park - It is a protected natural area about
841 hectares and a tourist attraction within the Samar Island Natural Park. The natural
park features caves, subterranean rivers, waterfalls, limestone formations, thick forest
and a natural stone bridge.
 - Pink Beach - It is located in San Vicente Northern Samar.It is believed that the pink
color of the sand came from the shattered remains of the dark red shells and skeletons
of hermitcrabs and the skeletons of corals, snails, and other sea shells in the seabed that
were brought ashore by the waves.
Popular attractions in Northern Samar:
- Kamuntaha - It is also known as mantis shrimp in English, is neither shrimp nor
lobster, and definitely not a mantis. This crustacean is a delicacy in the island
municipality of Biri, Northern Samar province, and typically cooked by Birianons by
boiling them in Sprite with garlic.
- Sarongsong - It is similar to suman. It is made up of rice and wrap in coconut leaves
and boiled in coconut milk.

SAMAR - It is formerly named as Western Samar and its capital is the city
of Catbalogan. Its name is said to be derived from Samad, the Visayan word for
"wound" or "cut", describing the rough physical features of the land which is rugged
and deeply dissected by streams.
Popular attractions in Samar:
- San Juanico Bridge - It connects the provinces Samar and Leyte. It is the second
longest bridge in the Philippines on all category. The bridge was dedicated to Ferdinand
Marcos' wife, Imelda Marcos which is why it is also named as Marcos’ Bridge.
- Pinipisakan falls - It is situated in San Jorge, Samar. It is one of the most beautiful
waterfalls in the Philippines. It is a four-layered waterfalls that serve as the convenient
way to enter the Sulpan Cave. The cave has a five-kilometer long underground cave
chambers with huge stalactites and stalagmites. Also, Sulpan Cave has an underground
river that serves as tributary for the Blanca River.
Popular foods in Samar:
- Lelang - It is a native pork recipe containing shrimps, togue, and sotanghon.

- Tamalos - It is a Mexican version of tamales, which is packed with slivers of liempo

(pork belly) and chunks of soft fat cooked with rice flour in a spicy, rich peanut sauce.

EASTERN SAMAR - Its capital is the city of Borongan. On March 16, 1521, the area
of what is now Eastern Samar is said to be the first Philippine landmass spotted by
Magellan and his crew. Ferdinand Magellan had set foot on the tiny island
of Homonhon in the southern part of the province.
Popular Attractions in Eastern Samar:
 - The Balangiga bells - These are three church bells that were taken by the United
States Army from the Church of San Lorenzo de Martir in Balangiga, Eastern Samar,
Philippines, as war trophies after reprisals following the Balangiga massacre in 1901
during the Philippine–American War. They were retreive only last 2018.
- Apiton Island - It is a small island which offers a majestic view of rock formation
and offers a breath taking view of sunrise and sunset.
Popular Food in Eastern Samar:
- Salukara - It is a cross between bibingka and pancake.
- Baduya nga Pasayan - It is Samar’s answer to Japanese tempura. Fresh shrimps,
chopped green onions, salt, and pepper mixed with a batter of flour, water, and baking
powder are fried in clumps that turn into these delicious crispy fritters.

SOUTHERN LEYTE - Its capital is the city of Maasin. It comprised the third
congressional district Leyte until it was made into an independent province in
1959. It includes Limasawa, an island to the south where the first Roman Catholic
Mass in Philippine soil is believed to have taken place and thus considered to be the
birthplace of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
Popular attractions in Southern Leyte:
- Kalanggaman Island - It is one of the famous tourist spots in Leyte and it is being
tagged as the most beautiful island in the province and in the entire Philippines.
The long stretch of powdery white sandbars on both ends of the island is one of its
amazing feature. Its calm and clear waters makes it very inviting to go swimming and
snorkeling. There are no private resorts in the island or any accommodations but
camping is allowed.
Popular Foods in Southern Leyte:
- Pakdol - It is a boiled carabao feet much like the Batangas bulalo and the Ilonggo
kansi, a tuba drinker’s favorite, consisting of very tender skin and ligaments which
come out very gelatinous and apparently restorative.

- Hinatukang Manok - It is chicken cooked with coconut milk... made richer with
chicken blood and slowly stewed until the livers have turned into mush and are fully
incorporated into the sauce, then flavored with sangig, the local basil.
 ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA - It is a long, semicircular peninsula of
western Mindanao, Philippines, extending southwesterly toward the Sulu
Archipelago and Borneo. It is the second largest island in the Philippines. It consists of
three provinces, namely, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga
Sibugay. The region was previously known as Western Mindanao before the enactment
of Executive Order No. 36 on September 19, 2001. Pagadian City is the regional center.
- It is also dubbed as the Latin City of Asia and Sardines Capital of the
Philippines.The language spoken here, Chavacano, is a Spanish-based creole language,
which is considered as one of the oldest creole languages in the world.
- Zamboanga always throbs with the colorful cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of
people shaped by the confluence of native Subano, Malay, Islamic (Yakan, Samal,
Tausug and Badjao), Spanish and American cultures
- Zamboanga was founded by Spanish forces in 1635 on the site of a native
settlement. Its name is derived from the Malay jambangan (“place of flowers”), and
bougainvillea, orchids, and other tropical flowers line its roadsides
The Provinces and their capitals:
●Zamboanga del Norte – Dipolog City
●Zamboanga del Sur – Pagadian

●Zamboanga Sibugay – Ipil

- Badjaos - They are called "Sea gypsies" because they move with the wind and the
tide with on their small houseboats called vintas. The Badjaos are primitive people,
friendly and meek.
Popular attractions in Zamboanga:
- Zamboanga Hermosa Festival - Every October the scenic city of Zamboanga, as
the "City of Flowers", celebrates its grand annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival or the
popularly known as Fiesta Pilar with 12 days and nights of events and celebrations. The
beautiful city of Zamboanga welcomes thousands to the region's biggest, most
extravagant celebration of the year.
- Yakan Weavers - You can witness the local people weaving intricately hand-woven
clothes on giant looms as well as traditional brasswares. In order to make a meter of the
specially weaved Yakan cloth, it takes a week to finish a meter of it.

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY - is the 4th youngest province in the Philippines. Its capital
is IPIL.
It is also known as the “Emerging Pearl of the Southern Seas”.
Popular attractions in Zamboanga Sibugay:
 - Buluan Island Marine Sanctuary - This Marine Protected Area (MPA) was hailed
the best in its category in the entire country for 2015. The Local Government has totally
banned fishing in the waters surrounding the island. It has further taken protective
measures by setting up a military detachment to protect the reef from fishing
activities. The island is not yet fully developed and activities are limited to hiking,
snorkelling and sometimes scuba diving.
- Tagbilat Falls - It is believed to be the grandest waterfalls in Zamboanga Sibugay.
It is also known as Malagandis Falls as it is situated in the interrior barangay named
Malagandis. It is a two-level cascade along the river of the same name. The upper level
consists of small cascades while its base is a 30-feet tall curtain-like waterfall with
protruded wall that forms a cave
Popular Foods in Zamboanga:
- Curacha - It is a hybrid of a giant sea crab and spiny lobster, is a rare species of
crabs that is abundantly found in the waters of Zamboanga and the nearby Sulu. The
dish can only be served and eaten fresh here. Unlike ordinary crabs, the bulk of the
meat of the curacha was inside the crustacean’s body, not inside its claws. Eating it
was a challenge but it was certainly delish.
- Tiulah Itum - It is a type of beef-and-goat stew with a broth blackened with
roasted coconut. Seasoned with spices and ginger, it is indeed similar to “Dinuguan”
but tastes differently.
- Oko-oko - A cooked sea urchin with rice inside it. The rice inside the sea urchin
was sautéed and flavored, which blended well with the natural saltiness of the sea
urchin. To eat oko-oko the traditional way, it involves cracking it like a boiled egg.
- Lokot-lokot - It is also called Zamboanga Rolls, this dessert, usually eaten as a
snack, is made from fine rice flour and water. The thick mixture is then poured into
a strainer with small holes and then rolled and fried in a pan. These crispy rolls had
a very light nd pleasing taste like wafer.

NORTHERN MINDANAO - The current name of the region was derived from its
position on Mindanao island. There have been proposals to rename the current Northern
Mindanao region, which is dominated by the Cebuano ethnic group, into
the Amihanan region. Amihanan literally translates to 'northern area' from the Cebuano
language, which is the lingua franca of the region. Another proposed name
is Calaminon, which is a combination of the names of the region's provinces.
- It consist of five provinces and two highly urbanized cities, namely, Cagayan de
Oro City and Iligan City. The regional center is Cagayan de Oro City.
Bukidnon - Its capital is Malaybalay City. It is the fourth largest province in the
Philippines, makes up half of Northern Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by
Misamis Oriental, on the south by North Cotabato and Davao del Sur, on the east by
Agusan del Sur, and on the west by Lanao del Sur.
- Bukidnon is the country’s major producer of rice, corn, sugar, banana, coffee,
rubber, cassava as well as pineapple, tomato and other fruits and vegetables.
Recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization as a foot-and-mouth-disease-free
province, it is also a major producer of chicken, hogs and cattle. Known for being the
food basket of Northern Mindanao.

Popular Attractions in Bukidnon:

- Kaamulan Festival - It is from the Binukid word “amul”, meaning to gather,
Kaamulan Festival brings together the 7 hilltribes of Bukidnon. They are the Higaunon,
Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahananon, Umayamnon & the Bukidnon.
- Mount Dulang Dulang - It is the second highest mountain in the country with an
elevation of 2,938 masl, and is home of one of the most beautiful and richest forest in
the country.
Popular Foods in Bikidnon:
- Binaki - It literally means "wrapped [in a pouch]" corn husk-wrapped, boiled
ground corn (minus the ear skin) with powdered milk, BUTTER, and sugar.
- Agkud - It is a fermented rice paste or rice wine of the Manobo
people from Bukidnon. Agkud specifically refers to fermented three-day-old paste
made with rice, ginger, sugarcane juice, and agonan or tapey.

CAMIGUIN - Its capital is Mambajao. It is also known as the “Paradise Island” of

Mindanao. It is the second smallest island in the Philippines and boasts off its scenic
sea and mountain views, natural hot and cold springs and white beaches. To the surprise
of many, within it actually lie seven volcanoes, hence Camiguin being known as the
island “born of fire.” Much of the island was formed through volcanic eruptions and
earthquakes.
Popular Attractions in Camiguin:
- Sunken Cemetery - This also made Camiguin famous. The sunken cemetery is a
remnant of that havoc which had once plagued the island and almost swept it out of
existence. It is represented by a huge cross of what have been an old chapel. Many take
the small boat ride in order to take photos and soak in the view of Mt. Vulcan, the
volcano that sacrificed the people of Camiguin to the sea when it came into being.
- Giant Clam Sanctuary - It is located in a bay near Cantaan. In there lies a beautiful
white sand beach named Kabila Beach where a sanctuary of giant clams awaits the
visitors. Kabila Giant Clam Conservation and Ocean Nursery homes more than 2,600
clams including the giant clams in which one can find the seven (out of nine) species
of giant clams in the world.
Popular Foods in Camiguin:
- Pastel - It is a proudly camiguin delicacy. It’s a sweet bun usually filled with yema.
Other fillings include ube, and macapuno.
- Lanzones - Camiguin is famous for its sweet Lanzones.
LANAO DEL NORTE - Its capital is Tubod. It is known as the Land of Beauty and
Bounty. The term Lanao is derived from a Maranao word “Ranao” meaning a body of
water. “Maranao” means lake dweller. They are the natives of the place occupying the
land around Lake Lanao, which is situated at the central part of Lanao del Sur. Lanao,
applies to the entire area before its division. Lanao del Norte is a banana-growing
province and the town of Tubod is one of its biggest producers. But unknown to many,
Tubod yields 30 amazing varieties of banana.
Popular Attractions in Lanao Del Norte:
- Sagingan FestivaL - Every mid-October, Sagingan Festival showcases what Tubod,
the capital town of Lanao del Norte offers. From farm-fresh produce & delectable
goodies to handicrafts & dances, everything goes all out for a week. But above all, it
celebrates thebounty of its harvests, cultural traditions & the greatness of its people.
- Mighty Cave - It is formed a million years ago when acidic rainwater dissolved
portions of limestone rock creating voids that developed into chambers, tunnels,
forming caves and display spectacular calcite formations.

Misamis Occidental - Its capital is the city of Oroquieta. The province is named after
the early settlement of the Spaniards at the entrance to the Panguil Bay. The
name Misamis is believed to have been derived from
the Subanen word Kuyamis which is a variety of coconut, the staple food of the early
settlers.
Popular Attractions for Misamis Occidental:
- Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park – It is one of the tourist attractions of
Misamis Occidental located in the municipality of Sinacaban. It is a first-rate diving
destination, complete with marine animals and wildlife including warm
accommodations and complete facilities to handle family gatherings and live-in
seminar/workshops, among others.
- Ambak-ambak Falls – It is one can catch a great view from stone stairs descending
where the water jumps and falls.
Popular Foods in Misamis Occidental:
- Ngo Hiong - It is a variety of spring rolls or lumpia. It is anappetizer which is
lightly salty and at the same time crunchy.
- Suman - Dubbed as the Suman Capital of Misamis Occidental, you can never run
out of choices with the 16 variants of suman (rice cake wrapped in banana leaf)
available at the House of Suman and Pasalubong Center in the Municipality of Clarin.
You read it right: 16 delectable variants of suman—latik, chocolate moron, ube moron,
plain, pinya, nangka, durian, balintawak, cheese, ube, ibus, buko, peanut, mango and,
carrot. Some variants are seasonal.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Its capital is Cagayan de Oro.

- Around the 10th Century, the area of what is now Misamis Oriental was under the
Indianized Kingdom called the Rajahnate of Butuan.
- The host to industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral,
rubber and food processing. Traditional products, the major ones include canned
pineapple, sintered ore, crude coco oil, finished lumber and wood products.

Popular Attractions in Misamis Oriental:

- Kuyamis Festival - It highlights and showcases of products and by-products made
out of Cocunut tree. It is a variety of sweet coconut, which was a staple food of the
earliest known Negrito settlers of Misamis. Items, handicrafts, articles, stuffs and food
of Filipino delicacies that necessarily use coconut and its parts are sold by different
participating municipalities. Art exhibits are also conducted by local artists from
Misamis Oriental.
- Sagpulon Springs And Falls - It is a natural attraction situated at Barangay San
Isidro, in the mountainous part of the municipality of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. With a
towering height of almost 150 ft., its beauty is astounding. Adding to its charm are the
streams of water gushing from its walls.
Popular Foods in Misamis Oriental:
- Maranay kinilaw or omelet - Is is a dish in Salay, Misamis Oriental, small fish
soaked in tuba or sautéed in egg.
 - Halang-haling - It is basically a chicken dish cooked in coconut milk, and chili. The
word halang-halang is literally a Visayan word that means spicy-spicy.