Region X of the Philippines

List of the 18 Regions in the Philippines
National – Capital Region ● I – Ilocos ● II – Cagayan Valley ● III – C. Luzon ● IV‑A – Calabarzon ● IV‑B – Mimaropa ● V – Bicol ● VI – W. Visayas ● VII – C. Visayas ● VIII – E. Visayas ● IX – Zamboanga Peninsula ● X – N. Mindanao ● XI – Davao ● XII – Soccsksargen ● XIII – Caraga ● XIV – CAR ● XV – BARMM ● XVI – Negros Island Region (NIR)

Educational Note: Only 17 of the 18 administrative regions of the Philippines are under the jurisdiction and general supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is the sole exception — it operates under its own organic law and answers directly to the President of the Philippines.. (This distinction is often misunderstood, as many Filipinos assume BARMM is under the DILG — it is not.)

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 cultures.

List of Municipalities in the Camiguin Province within Region X in the Republic of The Philippines
Catarman | Guinsiliban | Mahinog | Mambajao (Capital) | Sagay

List of Municipalities in the Lanao del Norte Province within Region X in the Republic of The Philippines
Bacolod || Baloi || Baroy || Kapatagan || Kauswagan || Kolambugan || Lala || Linamon || Magsaysay || Maigo || Matungao || Munai || Nunungan || Pantao Ragat || Pantar || Poona Piagapo || Salvador || Sapad || Sultan Naga Dimaporo || Tagoloan || Tangcal || Tubod (Capital)
Cities in the province of Lanao del Norte: Iligan City

List of Municipalities in Misamis Occidental Province within Region X in the Republic of The Philippines
Aloran || Baliangao || Bonifacio || Calamba || Clarin || Concepcion || Don Victoriano Chiongbian || Jimenez || Lopez Jaena || Panaon || Plaridel || Sapang Dalaga || Sinacaban || Tudela
Cities in the Province of Misamis Occidental: Oroquieta City(Capital) || Ozamis City || Tangub City

List of Municipalities in the Misamis Oriental Province within Region X in the Republic of The Philippines
Alubijid • Balingasag • Balingoan • Binuangan • Claveria • Gitagum • Initao • Jasaan • Kinoguitan • Lagonglong • Laguindingan • Libertad • Lugait • Magsaysay • Manticao • Medina • Naawan • Opol • Salay • Sugbongcogon • Tagoloan • Talisayan • Villanueva
Cities in the Province of Misamis Oriental: Cagayan de Oro City • El Salvador City • Gingoog City

Geography

Northern Mindanao features diverse geography, including mountain ranges, plateaus, valleys, and coastal areas along the Mindanao Sea. It has fertile lands and abundant natural resources such as rivers, waterfalls, and fertile soil ideal for agriculture. The Camiguin island is famous for its volcanic landscapes and white sand beaches.

People and Culture

The region is inhabited by several ethnolinguistic groups including Cebuano-speaking settlers, indigenous Bukidnon and Manobo tribes, and others. Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism, is predominant, while Islam is practiced in pockets. The region retains rich indigenous traditions and cultural festivals that celebrate their diverse heritage.

Economy

Northern Mindanao’s economy is driven by agriculture, with major crops like corn, rice, bananas, pineapples, and coconut. The region also benefits from mining and fisheries. Cagayan de Oro is a commercial and industrial hub supporting trade, commerce, and services.

Festivals

Higalaay Festival in Cagayan de Oro celebrates the feast of St. Augustine every August 28.
Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon is an ethnic cultural festival honoring indigenous communities and celebrating the harvest.
Lanzones Festival in Camiguin is a 4-day event in October celebrating the region’s famous lanzones fruit.

Government

Region X is overseen by a regional center located in Cagayan de Oro City. Each province has its own local government headed by governors. The region participates actively in national governance while focusing on regional development and inter-provincial coordination.

January 7, 2026

1️⃣ Andas for Traslación 2026 now ready, with upgrades

The Andas carrying the Black Nazarene for January 9 Traslación features new steering wheel and reinforced underchassis to handle massive devotee crowds safely.

2️⃣ Over 3,500 affected by Mayon volcano unrest

NDRRMC reports 3,515 people from 964 families evacuated in Albay due to recent magmatic eruptions, ashfall, and pyroclastic flows; all in permanent danger zone.

3️⃣ Magnitude 6.4 quake hits off southern Philippines

USGS detects 6.4 quake off Davao Oriental coast—no tsunami threat reported, but locals feel shaking; no immediate damage confirmed.