People of Misamis Oriental As of the 2020 Census, Misamis Oriental had a population of 956,900 (excluding Cagayan de Oro City). In 2015, the province recorded a population of 889,942, reflecting steady growth over five years. Misamis Oriental is historically home to the Higaonon and Subanen indigenous peoples. The Higaonon are known for their forest-based […]
Provinces, Cities and Municipalities in Region 7 – Central Visayas Region 7 – Central Visayas Overview Region 7, also known as Central Visayas, is an administrative region in the Philippines located in the heart of the Visayas island group. As of 2020, it has a population of over 8 million people. Central Visayas is
Bukidnon Province, Region X, Philippines Bukidnon has a total of 464 barangays, 20 municipalities, and 2 cities. It is a 1st class province located within Region X (Northern Mindanao) on the island of Mindanao. The capital city of Bukidnon is Malaybalay City. Population (2024 Census): 1,601,902 Registered Voters (2019): 875,634 Land Area: Approximately 1,049,859 hectares (10,498.59 square kilometers) Bukidnon is a landlocked province in the Northern Mindanao
Overview Region X, also known as Northern Mindanao, is an administrative region in the Philippines composed of five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro City serves as the regional center. It is one of the most populous regions in Mindanao with a rich mix of ethnic groups and
Snapshot of the history of Islam in the Philippines There were no Muslim(Moro) communities in the Philippines prior to the year 1380. And most definitely they were NOT the original inhabitants of Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan. Moros are Muslims and they are not an ethnicity or indigenous people. Prior to the arrival of the Muslims,
Cities in the Philippines The Philippines sets clear standards for municipalities to be elevated to city status, and cities are organized into distinct classifications. These cities are distributed throughout the country’s three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Requirements and Classification of Cities To become a city, a municipality must reach minimum income, population,
The Origin and Purpose of Regional Divisions The concept of administrative regions in the Philippines was formally established on September 24, 1972, with the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 1 by President Ferdinand Marcos. This decree, part of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, organized the provinces into eleven regions. The primary purpose was to decentralize the
The Barangay system of the Philippines As of June 30, 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that there are 18 regions, 82 provinces, 149 cities, 1,493 municipalities, and 42,011 barangays. The barangay system is what makes the Philippines a community-oriented country. The barangay is the core local government unit (LGU) and is the smallest
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula Overview Region IX, officially known as the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, is located in the western part of Mindanao, Philippines. It serves as a strategic cultural and economic hub, bridging Mindanao with the Sulu Archipelago and the rest of Southeast Asia. In July 2025, through Executive Order No. 91 signed by President
The territory of the Philippines is divided into regions, and within each region are the provinces. Provinces – These are subdivided into cities, municipalities, and barangays. Some cities within the provinces are independent of the province in which they are geographically located; these are called independent and highly urbanized cities. Voters registered in a highly