| Misamis Oriental Probinsya sa Sidlakang Misamis |
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| Coordinates: 8°45′N 125°00′E / 8.750°N 125.000°ECoordinates: 8°45′N 125°00′E / 8.750°N 125.000°E | |||
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | ||
| Founded | 1939 | ||
| Capital | Cagayan de Oro City | ||
| Government | |||
| • Governor | Bambi Emano (NP) | ||
| • Vice Governor | Joey Pelaez (UNA) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3,102.9 km2 (1,198.0 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 46th out of 80 | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 748,791 | ||
| • Rank | 38th out of 80 | ||
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 31st out of 80 | ||
| Divisions | |||
| • Independent cities | 1 | ||
| • Component cities | 2 | ||
| • Municipalities | 23 | ||
| • Barangays | 424 including independent cities: 504 |
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| • Districts | 1st and 2nd Districts of Misamis Oriental including independent cities: 1st and 2nd Districts of Cagayan de Oro City |
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| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | ||
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| Spoken languages | Cebuano, Binisaya, Filipino (Tagalog), English | ||
| Website | www.misamisoriental.gov.ph | ||
Misamis Oriental (Filipino:Silangang Misamis, abbreviated Mis. Or.) is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital and provincial center is Cagayan de Oro. The province borders Iligan City and Bukidnon to the south, the Agusan del Norte to the east, and to the north is Bohol Sea with the island-province of Camiguin just off its northern shore.
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Geography [edit]
Located in Northern Mindanao, it is bordered by the provinces of Bukidnon to the south, Agusan del Norte to the east and Lanao del Norte to the west. On the north lies Camiguin Island in the Bohol Sea.
Subdivisions [edit]
Misamis Oriental is subdivided into 23 municipalities and 2 component cities. Cagayan de Oro City, the capital, is a highly-urbanized city that governs itself independently from the province.
Cities [edit]
Municipalities [edit]
History [edit]
The earliest known settlers of the territory were the Negritos. Centuries later, Austronesian colonists fought the natives for the control of the rich coastal plains by the Cagayan River, and the Visayans won the struggle for possession over the Bukidnons.
In the 16th century, most of Mindanao was under the control of Muslims, and the inhabitants were converted into Islam. As part of Mindanao, the people of the territory were obliged to pay tribute to Muslim rulers.
Legislative Act. No. 3537 approved on 2 November 1929, divided the province of Misamis into two due to the lack of geographic contiguity. It was not until ten years later on 28 November 1939 that the division between Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental was implemented by Act. No. 3777. When Misamis Oriental separated, Don Gregorio Pelaez became its first governor.
In 1942, at the onset of World War II in the Philippines, Japanese soldiers landed in Misamis Oriental to occupy the region. Combined American and Philippine Commonwealth forces along with recognised guerrilla fighters liberated Misamis Oriental in 1945.
Economy [edit]
The province is host to industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral, rubber and food processing. It is home to the 30 square kilometre PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate and the Mindanao International Container Port, all in Tagoloan. Del Monte Philippines, which exports pineapples all over the Asia-Pacific region, has a processing plant in Cagayan de Oro.
$2 billion shipyard [edit]
On January 10, 2008, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company of South Korea inked a contract to build a $2 billion shipyard building complex at Villanueva, Misamis Oriental with the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority. It is bigger than Hanjin's $1 billion shipyard complex in Subic, Olongapo City which will hire 20,000 Filipinos to manufacture ship parts. The Philippine government declared the 441.8-hectare project site an economic zone (part of 3,000-hectare industrial estate managed by PHIVIDEC).[1]
Laguindingan International Airport [edit]
With the anticipation for the opening of Laguindingan International Airport located in the Municipality of Laguindingan this June 15, 2013, business analysts predict the entry of more foreign and local investments and an increase in tourism activity in the region will make Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental as one of the chief regions in the southern part of the Philippines.
Tourism [edit]
Misamis Oriental is home to many natural scenic spots that attracts millions of tourists annually. From Nature Trekking to Adventure and from Historical wonders to Island Hopping, the province is endowed with great natural architecture.
Birhen Milagrosa Beach [edit]
Location: Brgy. Moog, Laguindingan Description: The place offers crystal clear water and fine gray sand. Its name is derived from the image of the Virgin Mary on its rockwall. In that spot, an altar has been built in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Punta Gorda Beach = [edit]
Location: Brgy. San Antonio, Jasaan and Hermano, Balingasag; 31 kms. east of Cagayan de Oro. Description: Located just below the Provincial Road. Has round, smooth stones that cover the beach front. The water is crystal clear even when viewed up the road. The Sangguniang Bayan Council of Balingasag proposes that it would be developed as a marine sanctuary if they would be given financial support by the local government.
St. Bernadette Beach [edit]
Location: Brgy. Poblacion, Binuangan Description: Located along the highway, this beach is a magnificent sight for it offers crystal clear water. A shrine is built in honor of St. Bernadette.
Mempepe White Beach [edit]
Location: Brgy. Poblacion, Binuangan; 66 kms. east of Cagayan de Oro. Description: An undeveloped beach that is blessed with fine white sand. The place is shaped like a cove with lush vegetation in the background.
Alibuag White Beach [edit]
Location: Brgy. Mangga, Sugbongcogon; 71 kms. east of Cagayan de Oro Description: A unique beach that has a fresh, underwater spring. The beach has fine white sand.
Politics and administration [edit]
| Governors of Misamis Oriental |
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| Governors of Misamis Oriental |
| Manuel Roa Corrales– 1901-1905 |
| Apolinar Velez – 1906-1909 |
| Ricardo Reyes Barrientos – 1910 - 1912 |
| Jose Reyes Barrientos – 1912 - 1916 |
| Isidro Rillas – 1917-1919 |
| Juan Valdeconcha Roa – 1920-1922 |
| Segundo Gaston – 1923-1925 |
| Don Gregorio A. Pelaez – 1926-1931 |
| Gregorio Borromeo – 1935-1937 |
| Don Gregorio A. Pelaez – 1938-1940 |
| Pedro S.A Baculio – 1941-1945 |
| Mariano Ope Marbella – 1945 |
| Ignacio S. Cruz – 1946-1947 |
| Felicisimo E. Aguilar – 1948-1950 |
| Paciencio G. Ysalina – 1951 - 1954 |
| Vicente L. De Lara, Sr. – 1954-1961 |
| Alfonso R. Dadole – 1961-1967 |
| Pedro N. Roa – 1968 - 1969 |
| Concordio C. Diel – September 1969 - March 1974 |
| Rosauro P. Dongallo – March 1974 - December 1979 |
| Meynardo A. Tiro – January 1980 - March 2, 1980 |
| Homobono A. Adaza – March 3, 1980 - July 22, 1984 |
| Fernando B. Pacana, Jr - July 23, 1984 - March 2, 1986 |
| Vicente Y. Emano – March 3, 1986 - December 1987* ; February 1, 1988 - February 2, 1998 |
| Norris C. Babiera * - December 1987 - February 1988 |
| Ruth de Lara-Guingona – February 2 - June 30, 1998 |
| Antonio P. Calingin – June 30, 1998 - December 15, 2003 |
| Miguel C. De Jesus ** – December 15, 2003 - June 30, 2004 |
| Oscar S. Moreno – June 30, 2004 - Present |
| Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano – June 30, 2013 - Present |
| * - Appointed |
| ** - Acting Capacity |
See also [edit]
References [edit]
External links [edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Misamis Oriental |
- Official website of the Province of Misamis Oriental
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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