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Northern Mindanao
By: Dan Michael N. Nacua

Group 5
fast facts about
region - x
Northern Mindanao is an
administrative region in the
Philippines. It is also known as
Region X.

The regional center is Cagayan de

Oro.

Northern Mindanao has a total land

area of 2,049,602 hectares.

It has five provinces: Bukidnon,

Camiguin, Misamis Occidental,
Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del
Norte.
The economy of Northern Mindanao is
the largest regional economy in the
island of Mindanao.

than 60% of Northern
More
Mindanao's total land area are
classified as forest land. Its seas
abound with fish and other marine
products
pan of access
 Bounded on the North by Bohol Sea, on
the East by the Provinces of Agusan del
Norte and Sur on the South by Davao del
Norte, and on the West by the Provinces
of Zamboanga del Sur and Lanao del Sur.

Strategically located serving as the

gateway to and from the rest of
Mindanao, linking this resource-rich
island to the rest of the country and
the world via its relatively modern
seaports, airports, and an extensive
arterial road network
attractions
and
activities
Cagayan de Oro (CDO) City is one of the top places to
visit in Northern Mindanao. Apart from its very active
night life, CDO also offers tourists outdoor activities
that adventurous travelers will surely love.

White Water Rafting is one of the outdoor activities CDO

has to offer. Depending on the preference of the guests,
white water rafting operators offer half-day and whole-
day tours with different level of rafting difficulties
Dahilayan Nature Park in Bukidnon is where
the longest Zipline in Asia that stretches 840
meters long can be experienced. For those
who love adrenaline pumping adventure,
they can opt to try the zipline and scream
their hearts out.
Waterfalls-hopping, then Iligan City would be
the perfect destination. Iligan City, endowed
with lush forests and numerous waterfalls, is
also referred to as “City of Waterfalls”.

Iligan city is the home of the famous Maria

Christina Falls which is the source of the
hydroelectric power in almost entire Mindanao.

Among the other majestic falls in Iligan City are

the Lumbatin Falls, Mimbalut Falls and Tinago
Falls.
Camiguin Island is ideal for adventure lovers,
nature enthusiasts and leisure trippers.
Among the many hot springs in the island,
Ardent Hot Spring is the destination of
travelers who want to relax in a pool of water
coming from the depths of Mt. Hibok-hibok.

White Island of Camiguin, which is an

uninhabited piece of white sand bar. It also
offers a beautiful view of Mt. Vulcan and Mt.
Hibok-hibok.
accomodation
Apple Tree Resort
Surrounded by trees and overlooking
Macajalar Bay and Camiguin Island, this
relaxed hotel along a sandy stretch of
Opol Beach is 25 km from Laguindingan
International Airport.

The unfussy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-

screen TVs and safes, as well as tea and
coffeemakers; some have pool views.
Upgraded rooms add minifridges, while
suites feature living areas with minibars.
Limketkai Luxe Hotel
This polished hotel is a 13-minute walk from
the Capitol University Museum of Three
Cultures and a 14-minute walk from
Vicente de Lara Park.

Relaxed rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi,

flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus safes,
and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites
add separate living areas.

Amenities include a restaurant/bar, a gym,

and meeting and event space. There's also a
rooftop terrace with an infinity pool and a
bar. Massage services and breakfast are
available.
 Balai sa Baybay
Resort
This resort is your one-stop destination for
quality hotel accommodations in Camiguin.
While lodging at this wonderful property,
guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms,
luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, car
park, room service.

The hotel offers wonderful recreational

facilities such as private beach, outdoor
pool, diving, spa, massage to make your
stay truly unforgettable.
Bahay Bakasyonan
sa Camiguin
Bahay-Bakasyunan sa Camiguin is a
tropical resort nestled in one of the
Philippines' most captivating islands.
Camiguin's natural heart is revealed in the
unique setting of the resort, which
highlights its quaintness and unparalleled
beauty.

All rooms are equipped with your

conveniences. Timeless elegance stylish
beyond incomparable and comfortable.
Saddle Ridge Camp
A RELAXING AND PEACEFUL PLACE IN
DAHILAYAN. BEST FOR FAMILY BONDINGS
AND ROMANTIC DATE TO YOUR LOVED
ONES.

THEY CATER:
-WEDDINGS
-BIRTHDAYS
-SEMINARS
-RETREATS
 Go Hotel Iligan
Located in Iligan, in a building dating from
2018, 9.3 mi from Tinago Falls, Go Hotels
Iligan provides guestrooms with free WiFi.
The accommodations features a 24-hour
front desk and a shared lounge for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-

conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety
deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private
bathroom with a bidet. At Go Hotels Iligan
the rooms include bed linen and towels.
 Food,
cuisines &
delicacies
Here are some of our favorites
 Pastel de Camiguín, or
simply pastel, is a Filipino
soft bun with yema (custard)
filling originating from the
province of Camiguin.
 Palagsing is brown, sticky
suman made of unaw (sago
starch). It is one of the
delicacies in Butuan City
Philippines. Palagsing is
brown, sticky suman made of
unaw (sago starch).
 The name “Sinuglaw” was
derived from two famous cooking
methods sugba, meaning to grill;
and kinilaw, which means to cook
by soaking in vinegar or citric acid.
This dish is very famous in
Cagayan De Oro.
Beef Rendang of Lanao Del
Norte , is a slow-cooked
curry, spiked with ginger
and turmeric, kaffir lime
and chillies.
Festival and
special events
 Kaamulan Festival

(Bukidnon)

“Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul”

which means “to gather”. It is a gathering of
Bukidnon tribespeople for a purpose. I

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

(Camiguin)

Held every third week of October and it is a

four day grand celebration of the lanzones
fruit. The most important livelihood in
Camiguin is lanzones. It is when a lot of
tourists come to witness the joyous Lanzones
festival.Lanzones is one of the major fruit
producers in the Philippines.
 Diyandi Festival

(Iligan City)

It is celebrated in honor of Iligan's patron Saint,

St. Michael the Archangel, thus, the festival is
concluded on his feast day on September 29th.

Diyandi Festival was derived from the word

"diyandi" which means "celebrate" and "mag-
diyandi" meaning "to celebrate." It was
conceptualized in when Iligan City Council
passed and approved a resolution establishing
Diyandi Festival as the tourism name of Iligan.
 Tabanog Festival

(Oroquita City)

One of Oroquieta City’s favorite past times is

the Tabanog (Kite-Flying) Festival, which is held
during the Summer months. The festival is held
in the Plaza, near the bay front.

Oroquieta City’s bay front is somewhat

comparable to Chicago’s Lake Michigan,
except the warm and soothing trade winds are
irresistible to everyone’s desire to a fly kite with
full enjoyment.
Sakay-Sakay

Lambago Festival

(Cagayan de Oro City)

This annual boat race is held in August and

allows the people of Cagayan de Oro to show
off their boating skills. The boats are made of
local wood and are manned by anyone from
fishermen to restaurateurs. The race is
extremely colorful and filled with energy, and is
a great way to spend your time on the banks of
the Cagayan de Oro river.
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Subanon
History has better words to speak for
Misamis Occidental. Its principal city was
originally populated by the Subanon, a
cultural group that once roamed the seas in
great number; the province was an easy prey
to the marauding sea pirates of Lanao whose
habit was to stage lightning forays along the
coastal areas in search of slaves. As the
Subanon retreated deeper and deeper into
the interior, the coastal areas became home
to inhabitants from Bukidnon who were
steadily followed by settlers from nearby
Cebu and Bohol.
higaonon
The Higaonon is located on the provinces of
Bukidnon, Agusan del Sur, Misamis Oriental,
Rogongon, Iligan City, and Lanao del Norte.
Their name means "people of the
wilderness". Most Higaonons have a rather
traditional way of living. Farming is the most
important economic activity.
talaandig
The Talaandig people are mostly
concentrated in the northern and western
part of the province of Bukidnon, Mindanao
Island, Philippines. Their territory is marked
by the Kitanglad and Kalatungan mountain
ranges.
MAJOR
INDUSTRIES
DEL MONTE PINEAPPLE
PLANTATION
The Del Monte Pineapple Plantation is one of the
largest pineapple plantations in the world.

Situated on plateaus with elevations ranging from

1,600 to 2,200 feet, the pineapple plantation covers
an area of 23,000 hectares that includes the
municipalities of Manolo Fortich, Impasug-ong,
Sumilao and Libona of Bukidnon Province in
Mindanao. Harvested fruits are sent to the Del Monte
Plant in Philippine Packing Corporation in Bugo,
Cagayan de Oro City for processing and canning.
HOLCIM
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines,
Inc. takes pride in the all-Filipino team leading its
cement manufacturing facilities with the
appointment of new leaders for its plant in Lugait,
Misamis Oriental.
AGUS IV - VII
HYDROELECTRIC
PLANTS
The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan City
and Baloi, Lanao del Norte supplies most of its
electrical power in Mindanao.
Language/ Dialects
Spoken in Region - X
There are a lot of ethnic languages in the
region. Bisaya, Boholano and Cebuano are
the major ones. Native languages are still
used like Higaonon in Misamis Oriental,
Maranao in Lanao Del Norte, Subanen in
Misamis Occidental, Binukid in Bukidnon
and Kinamiging in Camiguin. English and
Tagalog are also understood.
tour
package
4D3N explore Cagayan de
Oro – Bukidnon – Iligan –
Camiguin Tour Package

 Package Inclusions
3D2N standard aircon accommodation in Cagayan de Oro
Overnight Family Loft Aircon accommodation in Paras
Beach Resort/Camiguin
Daily breakfast (starting on 2nd day)
Whitewater rafting adventure with lunch
Camiguin Countryside tour - aircon
White Island boat trip
Bukidnon/Dahilayan Adventure Park Day tour
Iligan Exploration Day tour
Round trip private aircon land transfers in CDO and
Camiguin - via Laguindingan airport (If time permits, free
stopover at Divine Mercy, Opol Seaside and Vjandep
Pasalubong Center)
 White Water Rafting Adventure

Round trip land transfers from CDO

hotel, White water rafting adventure-
beginner's course, all necessary
equipment and gear, river guide, all
fees and permits, set meal

 Camiguin Island Countryside tour

Taguines Lagoon Zipline/J and A Fishpen

(option for meal)/Giant Clam Sanctuary
(for snorkeling)/Katibawasan
Falls/Sunken Cemetery/Old Vulcan via
Crucis/Old Church Ruins/Soda Mineral
Water Pool/Sto. Nino Cold Spring/Ardent
Hot Spring/White Island (best done
before 10:00AM or after 3:00PM)

 Bukidnon/Dahilayan
Adventure Park

Dahilayan Adventure Park, Forest

Park, Del Monte Plantation and
clubhouse, Gardens of Malasag and
Macajalar Bay view

 Iligan Exploration Day Tour

Maria Cristina Falls/Tinago Falls/Iligan

Anahaw Amphiteater/Saint Michael the
Archangel Cathedral/Timoga Fresh
Cold Spring waters and Olympic
Swimming pool (Dela Mar
Resort)/Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral
House/Mimbalut Falls/Initao Lasang
Secret Adventure Park (Canopy
walk)/Divine Mercy

 Mapawa Nature Park River

Trekking and Canyoneering

Round trip land transfers from CDO

hotel, river trekking adventure, all
necessary equipment and gear,
river/mountain guide, all fees and
permits, set lunch and snack

What to wear: Hiking shoes or sandals

with straps-no slippers, clothing with
light material. Be ready to get wet.

 Northern Mindanao has a lot of

things to offer and the only way to
enjoy these things is to pay the
place a visit and see its beauty for
yourself.

By: Dan Michael N. Nacua

Group 5