Region X

NORTHERN MENDANAO
Northern Mindanao
Designated as Region X of the
Philippines, Northern Mindanao
occupies the north-central part of
Mindanao Island, and the island-
province of Camiguin
It composed of 5
provinces
 Camiguin
 Bukidnon
 Lanao del Norte
 Misamis Occidental
 Misamis Oriental

 It has 2 highly Urbanized City Which Are the Cagayan

de Oro City and Iligan city
CAMIGUIN
“The island born of Fire”

Capital: Mambajao
Cities: 0
Municipalities: 5
Barangays: 58

 Province of Camiguin is an island province in the Philippines located in

the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) off the northern coast of
mainland Mindanao. It is geographically part of Region X, the Northern
Mindanao Region of the country and formerly a part of Misamis Oriental
province.
 Camiguin, also known as the Island of Fire or the Island Born of Fire, is
home to seven volcanoes—one of which, Mount Hibok-Hibok, is currently
active
 FESTIVALS
• Lanzones Festival is a cultural
and fruit festival held in the
province of Camiguin,
Philippines in the third week
of October. It celebrates
lazones, a fruit that the
province is famous for. A
week-long festivity, it is
scheduled in time for the
harvest season of the fruit.

Language: Cebuano Lanzones Festival

Tribes: Cinamiguin Manobo
Culture

 The Camiguin culture is a mixture of both Boholano

and Cebuano culture. It is very colorful and creative.
The people are deeply religious, hospitable and
friendly. “Bisaya” is the major dialect in the Province.
BUKIDNON
“watershed Of Mendanao”

Capital: Malaybalay
Cities:2
Municipalities:20
Barangays:454

 The Province of Bukidnon is located at the

center of Mindanao Island, southern part of
the Philippines.
BUKIDNON

 It is a major producer of rice, corn,

sugar, coffee, rubber, pineapple, tomato,
flowers, cassava, and other fruits and
vegetables. It is also a major producer of
chicken, hogs, and cattle.
FESTIVALS
• Kaamulan Festival is an ethnic
cultural festival held annually
in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon in
the Philippines from the second
half of February to March 10,
the anniversary date of the
foundation of Bukidnon as a
province in 1917.

Language: Binukid or
Bukidnon
Tribu: Bukidnon, Kaamulan Festival
Higaonon, Matigsalug,
Manobo, Tigwahanon,
Talaandig
Culture

 The traditional culture of Bukidnon is a pride to all.

The oral folk literature are classified into; Antoka,
(riddles) Basahan(proverbs or wise sayings), Kaligaon
(ceremonial songs), Limbay(lyric poem), Sala(love
song) and Nanangon (folktales).
LANAO DEL NORTE
“Tanglaw ng Bansa”

Capital: Tubod
Independent city: iligan city
Municipalities: 22
Barangays: 462

The Province of Lanao del Norte, is a province in the Philippines

located in the Northern Mindanao region.
 Dubbed as the Land of Beauty and Bounty, the ecologically rich
province of Lanao del Norte is synonymous with abundance and
unspoiled natural beauty.
FESTIVALS

Alimango Festival, also known as Crab Nangkaan Festival is a celebration of

Festival, is an annual seafood festival fruit festival and Charter Day in the
and founding anniversary of the town of municipality of Maigo in Lanao del
Lala in Lanao del Norte, Philippines Norte, Philippines every February
every March 22. Its central focus is the 27. History of Nangkaan Festival
abundant harvest of crabs. Nangkaan Festival was first held in
Language: Cebuano, Maranao, Tagalog, 2008.
English
Tribes: Maranaos, Cebuanos,
Chabacanos, Tausugs, Yakan, and Bajau.
Kahumayan Festival is the yearly rice, Sagingan Festival is the annual agricultural
Christmas, and religious festival in the town festival and founding anniversary of the
of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines town of Tubod in the province of Lanao del
every December 2. A week-long affair, it is a Norte, Philippines every October 17. It is
celebration of the production of rice in the regarded as the “mother of festivals” in the
town as well as an annual fiesta of its province.
patron,
CULTURE

 cultural background of Lanao del Norte presenting the

characteristic types of folklore dances and music, Kawayan and
Kambihon festivals. Among today’s traditional garment, the
“Malong”is one that would highly be used in symbols of
ceremonies. Other local dishes include piyanggang and is mostly
eaten during occasions that involve a group of people. The region
is also famous for its unique woven work** and other artefacts.
Largely-popular traditions include Islamic practices and
performing prayers, with heavy concentration on respecting
family and communal relationships as a thrust in leadership.
MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL
“MisOcc”

Capital: Oroquieta City

Cities: 3
Municipalities: 14
Barangays: 490

 The Province of Misamis Occidental, is a province located in the

region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines.
 The province has 169 kilometres (105 mi) of coastline fronting
the rich fishing grounds of Panguil and Iligan bays. It also has the
biggest area of brackish water fishponds in the region. Tangub
City is a fishing port on Panguil Bay famous for seafood.
FESTIVALS

Binalbal Festival an annual festival held on Inug-og Festival (Oroquieta City, Misamis
the first of January in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, Mindanao)October
Occidental, Philippines . It is a unique 15,Oroquieta,held in honor of Our Lady of
celebration of welcoming the new year for the the Most Holy Rosary.
townsfolk of Tudela.
Language: Subanon
Tribes: Subanen tribe
CULTURE

 Misamis Occidental maintains colorful customs and passed on

through festivals like “Tugyanan Festival” promoting agriculture
and the “Balaan Festival”, for religious immersion involving the
patron saint. Traditional crafts of this region include; “wearing”,
“baskett making”, and “carving on woods”, Local foods include
raw fish and other seafood and dishes that can be likened to
“kinilaw” owing to the area’s agricultural productivity. Most of the
people in the community are Christians and they celebrate
numerous religious events, along with Holy Week. Culture and
traditions which are well represented by the “Immaculate
Conception Cathedral” reflect the historical background of the
province; families and communities in the area stress the values
of support in stochastic activities.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
“MiSor”

Capital: Cagayan De Oro

Cities:2
Municipalities:23
Barangays:424

 The Province of Misamis Oriental, is a province located in

the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its
capital, largest city and provincial center is the city of
Cagayan de Oro, which is governed independently from the
province and also the regional center of Northern
Mindanao.
FESTIVALS

Kuyamis Festival (January 05-10 – Misamis Kagay-an Festival (28 August –

Oriental Province)Historical jottings and Cagayan de Oro City)Every August of
sources reveal that KUYAMIS is the original the year, the most celebrated event
name of MISAMIS before the Spanish of Cagayan de Oro, the culture-rich
colonizers came. and colorful Kagay-an Festival
happens. It is held every 28th day of
Language: Cebuano, Higaonon, Maranao August, which is the feast day of St.
Subanon, Tagalog, English Augustine– patron saint of the City of
Tribes: Higaonon tribe Cagayan de oro
 SUMMARY

Region 10 also known as Northern Mindanao is found in the

northern half of Mindanao Archipelago in the Republic of the
Philippines. It comprises five provinces: The provinces are Bukidnon,
Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, and Misamis
Occidental. It has various terrains: mountains, plains and coastal
landforms, agricultural products such as rice, corn, and high value
crops are produced mostly in the region.

Cagayan de Oro City is tasked to be the regional center and the

nerve center of businesses and learning institutions. The area also
has cultural blend of several indigenous communities and festival
celebrations. The area of Northern Mindanao has witnessed
economic development due to agriculture trade and tourism and
More over it also has problems like environmental and socio-
economic imbalances.
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