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Misamis Oriental – Mindanao’s
Nature Front
Any nature tripping adventure
is possible in Misamis Oriental. From white water rafting in
Cagayan de Oro River to Canopy walk in Claveria, nature loving
visitors will surely enjoy every activity the province has to
offer. The province is blessed with lush greenery and unspoiled
waters that serve as sanctuary for several species. With such
rich ecosystem, Misamis Oriental served as the dwelling place
of several ethnic tribes in Mindanao.
Demographics
1. Population – 748,885
(as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 3,426 sq. km
3. Capital – Cagayan de Oro City
4. Language/Dialect –, Cebuano, Maranao, Hiligayon, Ilonggo,
Waray, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (2)
- Cagayan de Oro City
- Gingoog City
Municipalities (24)
- Alubijid
- Balingasag
- Balingoan
- Binuangan
- Claveria
- El Salvador
- Gitagum
- Initao
- Jasaan
- Kinoguitan
- Lagonglong
- Laguindingan
- Libertad
- Lugait
- Magsaysay (Linugos)
- Manticao
- Medina
- Naawan
- Opol
- Salay
- Sugbongcogon
- Tagoloan
- Talisayan
- Villanueva
Famous For ...
White Water Rafting
and River Trekking at Cagayan de Oro River
Location: Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
These two activities are actively promoted by the Department
of Tourism as a main tourist attraction of Cagayan de Oro City.
The river is known for its challenging courses and strong waves.
Canopy Walk at Claveria
Location: Brgy. Mat-I, Claveria, Misamis Oriental
Built for the brave and adventurous, the municipality of Claveria
offers visitors with a breathtaking view of its greenery and
the thrill of walking above trees.
Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
Location: Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
This botanical village features different houses of the tribes
found in the region. It also gives a stunning view of Macajalar
Bay and Camiguin Island
Cagayan de Oro Ham / Jamon Cagayan de Oro
This mouthwatering cuisine will challenge tourists that are
on a diet. Sold brands of the ham are Oro Ham, Slers, Pine Ham,
Country Foods
Places of Interest
Cultural
Museo de Oro
Location: Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
The museum is the keeper of pre-historic artifacts and bones
found in Huluga Cave. Based on the acid racemization done by
Scripps Institute in La Jolla, California, the bones recovered
dates back as far as 377 A.D.
Museum of Three Cultures
Location: Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Found at the Academic III building of the university, the museum
is composed of three galleries containing the history of Cagayan
de Oro, Maranao Muslim crafts, and artworks done by local visual
artists.
La Castilla Museum
Location: Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Initially used as a summer residence of Liceo de Cagayan founders
Atty. Rodolfo Pelaez and Mrs. Elsa Pelaez, the house was converted
into a museum where it contains the family’s heirloom
and antiques from their local and overseas travels.
Historical
Macahambus Hill Cave And Gorge
Location: Brgy. Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
This is the site of the first Filipino victory against the American
forces during the Philippine-American war which took place on
June 4, 1900.
General Douglas McArthur Marker
Location: Macabalan Port, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
In honor of the gallant general, the marker commemorates the
events on March 13, 1942 when Gen. McArthur, his wife Jean,
and other American soldiers arrived at the Macabalan port via
PT boat from Corregidor Island to leave for Australia to form
the liberation forces.
Casa del Chino Ygua (Balay na Bato)
Location: Brgy. 2, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Built by the Sia family in 1882, the house served as the meeting
place of Filipino Revolucionarios and the Fiesta Nacional parade
in January 10, 1899. The backyard served as a burial site for
fallen soldiers during the Philippine – American war.
Man-made
Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS)
http://mogchs.tripod.com/index.htm Administration Building
Location: Don Apolinar Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City
Inaugurated in December 15, 1909, it was part of the 1907 Gabaldon
Initiative to build public schools all over the country. MOGCHS
was designed by New York architect William E. Parson, the same
architect of Manila Hotel.
Wildflower Sanctuary
Location: Brgy. Haruhay, Claveria, Misamis Oriental
Found at the foot of Mt. Sumagaya, the park offers a good picnic
spot for visitors. It also serves as a memorial of the 104 victims
of Flight 387
Natural
Huluga Cave
Location: Cagayn de Oro City,
Pre-historic artifacts and bones were found in this cave which
dates back as far as 377 A.D. The cave has a steep
Agutayan Reef
Location: Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Pelagic fishes such as surgeon fish, barracuda, tuna, eagle
rays, and occasional sharks can be sighted here.
Constancia Reef
Location: Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
This is a shoal approximately 3 has. in size with the shallowest
depth at 20 ft. below the surface. On the south side, the coral
reef is in good condition teeming with colorful tropical fishes,
pelagic and territorial fishes, sea fans and sponges.
Sipaka Point
Location:
Known for its strong current, the spot is good for more experienced
divers. Huge sea fans, basket sponges, hard and soft corals,
feather stars, string rays, snappers, groupers, and colorful
small fishes abound in this area as well as. For the underwater
photographer, the clear water of Sipaka is ideal for micro and
wide angle setups.
Sta. Ines Wreck
Location:
There is an old World War II pontoon wreck at depths starting
at 30 feet to about 150 feet. This wreck is now is now covered
with different corals and has served as home for small and big
fishes.
Monigue Cave
Location: Brgy. Mambuaya, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
The cave has a small opening which seems impassable. Inside,
there are formations of flowstone, gurpool-resembling, rice
terraces, transparent crystals and pictureque speleothems, such
as cathedral drapes and icons made from calcites.
Punta Diwata
Location: Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
The dive spot has a stair step type of carolline slope. The
ledges and walls are beautifully covered with marine out-croppings,
seafans and sponges. Fish inhabitants include colorful tropical
fishes, lapu-lapu, sweetlips, snappers and occasional manta
rays glide.
Festivals
Kagay-an Festival
Place: Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Date: August 26 - 28
Celebrated with the feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo, it
is highlighted by the Miss Kagay-an Tourism beauty pageant,
Lambagohan Fluvial parade, Higaonon Street Dancing Festival
and the Golden Float parade.
Kaliga Festival
Place: Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Date: July 23
Celebrated to mark the City Charter Anniversary, the festival
is highlighted by street dancing, trade fairs, parades, competitions.
Lubi-lubi Festival
Place: Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Date: July 23
The city commemorates the feast day of Sta. Rita with parades
and street dancing with participants wearing costumes made from
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Kasalan sa Kagay-an Set to
Highlight Northern Mindanao Wedding Suppliers, Customs
The wedding customs along
with the premier wedding suppliers of Cagayan de Oro City and
the rest of Northern Mindanao, will be highlighted at the Kasalan
sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit to be held on July 16 –
19, 2009 at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. Kasalan
sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit is the eight leg of Kasalang
Filipino 2009, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network
Group, Professional Organizers Unlimited, Inc., and Limketkai
Sons, Inc., Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair
road show which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one
goal of promoting the local wedding industry. Read
more ...
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The Atrium - Limketkai Center
Address: Limketkai Center, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City,
Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 856-5226 to 27, 856-2224 to 27, (638822)
725-226 to 228
Fax No: (6388) 856-8881
Url Page: http://www.limketkaicenter.com, http://www.limketkaicenter.blogspot.com
Email: carlene@limketkai.com.ph,
limketkai.center2010@gmail.com
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Pryce Plaza Hotel
Address: Carmen Hill, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental,
Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 858-4537, 858-3111, (638822) 722-791,
722-792, 722-793
Fax No: (638822) 726-687
Url Page: http://www.pryceplaza.ph, http://www.pryceplazahotel.blogspot.com
Email: reservations@pryceplaza.ph
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Jerry Paclijan Udasco - Hair
& Make up Artist
Contact Person: Jerry Udasco
Address: 23 Consolacion St., Barangay Consolacion, Cagayan
de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 231-5983
Mobile No: (63908) 576-0910, (63926) 244-9110
Url Page: http://www.jerrypaclijanhairandmakeup.blogspot.com
Email: ireg12@yahoo.com,
jerry.paclijan@gmail.com
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Carlo Salcedo Salvaña - Hair
& Make up Artist
Contact Person: Carlo Salvaña
Address: Le'Rouge Salon de Leon Plaza Building, Yacapin
cor. Velez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental,
Philippines
Telephone No: (638822) 712-960
Mobile No: (63916) 107-3304
Url Page: http://www.carlosalcedohairandmakeup.blogspot.com
Email: carlo_lerouge@yahoo.com,
carlosalcedo.makeup@gmail.com |
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Perfect Endings
Contact Person: Bobbie Hernandez
Address: 7 Fernhill, Hillside, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro
City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, 9000
Telephone No: (638822) 726-471
Mobile No: (63928) 216-1022
Url Page: http://perfectendings.multiply.com
Email: perfectendingscdo@gmail.com |
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Sugar Basket Cakes & Pastries
Contact Person: Tarra Thea Corpuz
Address: Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental,
Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 857-3852
Mobile No: (63927) 690-9651, (63917) 322-5111
Url Page: http://www.sugarbasket.multiply.com
Email: tarrathea_11@yahoo.com.ph |
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Tita Mimi's Catering and Food
Services
Contact Person: Micmic Fabello
Address: 80 15th-23rd Sts., Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City,
Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 857-2150, (638822) 728-039
Mobile No: (63920) 901-8222
Fax No: (638822) 728-039
Url Page: http://www.titamimiscatering.multiply.com
Email: titamimis@yahoo.com
, micmocs@yahoo.com |
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Gil Macaibay Fashion Studio
Contact Person: Gil Macaibay III
Address: 1255 Bolonsori Rd., Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro
City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 857-2742
Mobile No: (63917) 702-8000
Url Page: http://www.gilmacaibay.multiply.com
Email: gmacaibay@yahoo.com |
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GAITS General Merchandise
by Gifts Station
Contact Person: Shirley Cuaki
Address: 2/F Rika Drugstore, Tirso-Neri Sts., Divisoria,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 856-1238, (638822) 723-647
Mobile No: (63917) 712-0347
Fax No: (6388) 856-1238
Url Page: http://www.gaitsweddinginvitations.blogspot.com
Email: gaits_merch@yahoo.com,
gaits.merchandise@gmail.com
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Mike Sia Photography
Contact Person: Mike Sia
Address: 413 Osmena St., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental,
Philippines
Telephone No: (63922) 868-8877, (63918) 929-5525
Mobile No: (63922) 868-8877, (63918) 929-5525
Url Page: http://morganic123.multiply.com
Email: mikesia123@yahoo.com |
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Roger Nazar A. Lactao, Jr.
Digital Photography
Contact Person: Roger Lactao, Jr.
Address: Lactao Building, Buntong, Camaman-an, Cagayan de
Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, 9000
Telephone No: (6388) 857-2742
Mobile No: (63917) 722-4589
Url Page: http://www.rogerlactao.com/
Email: roj_lactao@yahoo.com |
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Edwin Orbe Photography
Contact Person: Edwin Orbe
Address: c/o Suarez Wedding Rings, 1st Level East Promenade,
Limketkai Mall, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 856-3334
Mobile No: (63919) 419-4300, (63919) 893-8647
Url Page: http://www.edwinorbe.com
Email: imageshooter2005@yahoo.com
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ProCam Videography
Contact Person: Mike Sia
Address: 413 Osmena St., , Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (63922) 920-3970
Url Page: http://morganic123.multiply.com
Email: procam_video@yahoo.com |
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Wolfram Virtual Works
Contact Person: Marjeanette Abejuela
Address: 67 Justo Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 858-3699
Mobile No: (63917) 718-3040, (63917) 706-3040
Fax No: (6388) 858-3699
Url Page: http://www.wolframworks.com
Email: wolframworks@yahoo.com |
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MVP Digital Video
Contact Person: Allan Alejandrino
Address: Betty Building, Velez-Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro
City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 856-7108
Mobile No: (63917) 707-0511
Url Page: http://www.mvp.com.ph
Email: mvpdigitalvideo@yahoo.com |
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Cielo Vista Gardens
Contact Person: Cai Cuerpo
Address: Dongallo Hilltop, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City,
Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 857-8084
Mobile No: (63905) 345-0472
Url Page: http://www.cielovistagardens.blogspot.com
Email: caipanlilio@gmail.com,
cielovista.gardens@gmail.com |
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Pearlmont Inn
Address: Limketkai Drive, , Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (638822) 729-455, 729111, 727-477, (6388)
856-2653 to 55
Fax No: (638822) 728-913
Url Page: http://www.pearlmontinn.com, http://www.pearlmontinn.blogspot.com
Email: info@pearlmontinn.com,
pearlmont.inn@gmail.com
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Cha-li Beach Resort
Contact Person: Alexis Chaves
Address: Cha-Li Beach Resort and Conference Center, Zone
3, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (6388) 855-5941, 855-5942, (638822) 732-840,
732-929
Fax No: (6388) 855-2108
Url Page: http://www.chalibeach.com, http://www.chalibeachresort.blogspot.com
Email: info@chalibeach.com,
chalibeach.resort@gmail.com
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Professional Organizers
Unlimited Inc.
Contact
Person: Armi Sobremisana
Address: Celebrations, Hayes St. cor. Pabayo St., Cagayan
de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, 1200
Telephone No: (6388) 857-6223
Mobile No: (63919) 626-8972, (63922) 632-6869
Fax No: (6388) 857-6223
Url Page: http://cdo.organizers.tripod.com
Email: armi@consultant.com |
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Christian Flowershop by Roel
Yap
Contact Person: Roel Yap
Address: Pabayo-Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental, Philippines
Telephone No: (638822) 729-351
Mobile No: (63919) 521-4034
Fax No: (638822) 729-351
Url Page: http://www.roelyap.multiply.com
Email: roelyap@yahoo.com |
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