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Features
Region X lies in the north-central part of mainland Mindanao. The region consists of the provinces of Bukidnon,
Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. This region is known for their kinilaw, a
raw seafood dish marinated in a sour liquid, usually vinegar. (Philippine Information Agency, n.d.)
• Bukidnon is located at the center of Mindanao. This landlocked province has a very progressive
agriculture-based economy. This province supplies most of agricultural products in the region, so it is
tagged as the region’s “food basket.” It is a major producer of rice, corn, sugar, coffee, pineapple,
tomato and other fruits, vegetables and crops, as well as livestock like hogs, cattle, and chicken.
(Philippine Information Agency, n.d.)
• Camiguin is an island province located off the coast of northern Mindanao. It is the second smallest
province in the country next to Batanes. Camiguin is known for its pristine beaches, beautiful
landscapes, and the seven (7) volcanoes in this 30,000-hectare island. (Philippine Information Agency,
n.d.)
• Lanao Del Norte is a land bridge that links western and northern Mindanao. It was formerly grouped
in Central Mindanao. The name originated from the Maranao word “ranao” which means “body of
water.” Maranao means lake dweller and the natives occupying the land around Lake Lanao.
(Philippine Information Agency, n.d.)
• Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental came from the Spanish term “misa” which means mass or
a church rite. These two (2) provinces used to be a single Misamis Province. But in 1930, through R.A.
3537, then-Misamis Province was divided into two. These share not only a common history but also a
common native cuisine. (Philippine Information Agency, n.d.)

Region XI, or Davao Region, consists of Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao
Occidental, and Davao del Sur. The region is situated at the southeastern part of Mindanao island. Davao is
the Hispanicized pronunciation of the Bagobo word “daba-daba” which means “fire” (Philippine Information
Agency, n.d.). The whole region was administered as a single province called Davao. In 1967, the province was
divided into three (3): Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur (Chan Robles Law Firm, n.d.).
Compostela Valley was carved out of Davao del Norte in 1998 (Congress of the Philippines, 1997). And in 2013,
Davao Occidental was created, separating the province from Davao del Sur (Congress of the Philippines, 2012).
Davao del Norte is known as the “Banana Capital of the Philippines,” supplying Cavendish bananas to different
parts of the country and exporting it overseas as well. The Davao Gulf in Davao del Sur is the fishing center for
tambakol or yellowfin tuna (Philippine Cities, n.d.).

Distinct Food Products

Camiguin
• Kiping – These are crisp crepes made from grated cassava then placed on banana leaves before frying.
It is eaten with latik sauce.
• Sorol – This dish is made with chicken cooked in coconut milk. This also contains ginger, oregano,
lemongrass, chili, and tomatoes.

Lanao del Norte

• Fish Tinola – It is similar to the Visayan tola but is flavored instead with onion and tomato. The soup
has a slight sour flavor because of the tomatoes.

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Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental

• Sampayna – This is a blood stew made with pork innards. Banana heart is also added into the dish.
• Kinutil or Kutil – This is a beverage mixing tuba (coconut wine) and chocolate.
• Sinuglaw – It is a dish combining pork sinugba (charcoal-broiled) and kinilaw (ceviche) with coconut
milk.

Davao Region
• Tuna Pakfry – The marine equivalent of the crispy pata or crispy pork hock. Tuna tail is cooked as
paksiw or in vinegar then deep fried.
• Crocodile Sisig – This is a version of the Kapampangan dish where chopped crocodile meat is used.
• Ginisang Bihod ng Bariles – This dish contains the sack of tuna roe, sliced and then sautéed in onion,
garlic, and tomatoes.

References:
Fenix, M. (2014). Country Cooking: Philippine Regional Cuisines. Pasig City, PH: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Sta Maria, F. P. (2016). What kids should know about Filipino food. Diliman, QC: Adarna House.
Congress of the Philippines. (2012, July 23). Republic Act No. 10360: Charter of the Province of Davao
Occidental. Retrieved from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/01/14/republic-act-no-10360/
Chan Robles Law Firm. (1967, May 8). R.A. 4867: An Act Creating the Provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del
Sur, and Davao Oriental. Retrieved from
http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno4867.html#.W_Y_Z_ZuLcs
Congress of the Philippines. (1997, July 28). Republic Act No. 8470: An Act Creating the Province of Compostella
Valley, from the Province of Davao del Norte, and for other purposes. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/01/30/republic-act-no-8470/
Mesiona, A. C. (2015, July 24). Business unusual: Restaurant takes pride in selling crocodile meat dishes.
Entrepeneur Philippines. Retrieved from
https://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/business-ideas/restaurant-takes-pride-in-selling-crocodile-meat-
dishes
Philippine Cities. (n.d.). Region 11 (Davao Region). Retrieved from https://philippinescities.com/region-11-
davao-region/
Provinces. ( n.d.). In Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved from https://pia.gov.ph/provinces

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