Zamboanga del Sur Province, Philippines

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Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.


Location of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Zamboanga del Sur is an independent province and Zamboanga City is an independent chartered City. Neither one belongs to the other. Yet google and the government of the Philippines continues with their erroneous ways and report Zamboanga City as part of Zamboanga del Sur. (“Stupid is as stupid does”)

Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the western part of Mindanao and is in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Zamboanga del Sur is occupying the southern section of the Zamboanga Peninsula that forms the western part of the island of Mindanao. It is located within longitude 1220 54' to 1230 40' east and latitude 70 22' to 80 20' north. It is bounded in the north by the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, in the south by the Moro Gulf, in the southwest by the newly-created Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, in the east by the Province of Misamis Occidental, the Panguil Bay and a portion of Lanao del Sur Province.

Stretching northward from Sibugay Province in the southwest and running along the northern boundary onward to Salug Valley in the east is a mountainous country. The coastal plains are narrow strips extending regularly from the southwest, then spreading into wide flat lands when reaching the coastal plains of Baganian Peninsula in the southeast.


Municipalities in the Zamboanga Del Sur Province within Region IX(zamboanga peninsula) in Republic of The Philippines
AuroraBayogDimatalingDinasDumalinaoDumingagGuiposJosefinaKumalarangLabanganLakewoodLapuyanMahayagMargosatubigMidsalipMolavePitogoRamon MagsaysaySan MiguelSan PabloSominotTabinaTambuligTigbaoTukuranVincenzo A. Sagun
Cities in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur: Pagadian City

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Seal of Zamboanga del Sur Province
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Municipalities within Zamboanga del Sur
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Provincial Capitol of Zamboanga del Sur
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Provincial Capitol of Zamboanga del Sur, Santo Niño, Pagadian city

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Lapuyan Falls: The favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas, usual meeting place with many a young country swain in some secluded cavern beneath the rocky forest lane.
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Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
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Village of Pedagan

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

  • Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
  • Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:
  1. The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.
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Lintugop, Aurora
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Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
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Bayog Municipal Hall Zamboanga del Sur
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Margosatubig municipal hall, Zamboanga del Sur
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Mahayag municipal hall, Zamboanga del Sur
Province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
  • Created in September 17,1952 R.A. No. 711 with a land area of 473,491 hectares.
  • The province of Zamboanga del Sur is in Region IX
  • The capital city of Zamboanga del Sur is Pagadian City.
  • Zamboanga del Sur has 26 Municipalities, 1 City, and 681 Barangays.
  • Registered Voters per the COMELEC as of 2010 = 851,280
  • Population (as of 2015 census) = 1,010,674
  • Population (as of May 1, 2010 census) = 959,685
  • Population (as of Aug 1, 2007 census)= 914,278

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Location of Zamboanga del Sur

  • 7.8333° N, 123.2500° E - Zamboanga del Sur, Coordinates

History of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

The name of the Province was derived from the Malay word Jambangan, meaning a pot or place of flowers. Historically, Zamboanga was the capital of the Moro Province, which comprised of five (5) districts, namely: Cotabato, Davao, Sulu, Lanao and Zamboanga. In 1940, these districts became individual provinces. Zamboanga City became the capital of the Zamboanga Province. Soon after the Second World War, the provincial capital was transferred to Dipolog. After that, Molave was created as the provincial capital of the Province of Zamboanga by virtue of RA 286 dated June 16, 1948. Zamboanga del Sur was carved out from the former Zamboanga Province that encompassed the entire peninsula in Southwestern Mindanao on September 17, 1952 by virtue of Republic Act 711. As the 52nd province of the Republic, it originally consisted of 11 towns, which later expanded into 42 municipalities and one city-Pagadian, its capital.

It was sub-divided into three (3) congressional districts with 11 municipalities and one (1) city in the first, 15 municipalities in the second, and 16 towns in the third. In 1990, Executive Order 429 reorganized the administrative set-up of Region IX and identified Pagadian City as the new regional center. The gradual transfer of regional offices of the national government agencies started in mid-2002. The Department of Agriculture (DA) with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were the first that had transferred while other regional offices only established their field or extension office.

Political developments in February 2001 saw another major change in the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga del Sur. Its inhabitants voted to create a new province out of the Third Congressional District-named the Zamboanga Sibugay Province. Republic Act 8973 embodies the legal creation of the said province. The mother province is now left with 26 municipalities and one city with 681 barangays

  • article from the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur

People of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

  • Population of Zamboanga del Sur (as of 2020 census) = 1,050,668
  • Population of Zamboanga del Sur (as of 2015 census) = 1,011,000

The major dialect is Cebuano, spoken by 61.31% of the population. Also spoken are Tagalog, Subanon, Chavacano, Ilonggo, Maguindanao, Tausug, Boholano, and Ilocano.

The province is shaped historically by various migration patterns with the Subanen people being the longest established group. This was followed by the Muslims and then by the Visayans. Other notable migrations came in later adding to accelerate development of the area. These are the Chavacano, Tagalog, and Muslims from neighboring provinces. On the percentage of ethnic grouping and dialect spoken, the 1995 official census divided the population of the province into tribal groups based on their mother tongues. With the population growth rate of 1.74 % in 1995 to 2000, it is expected that these percentage still prevail in the year 2000. Cebuano is 77.60 %, Subanen is about 9.01 %, Muslims is 6.6 %, Chavacanos is 1.33 %, Ilocanos is 1.02 %, Tagalogs is .32 %, Chinese is .03 % and others is 4.05 %.

Elected Government Officials of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Zamboanga del Sur is subdivided into 26 municipalities and 1 city. These divisions are further subdivided into 681 barangays. The province has two congressional districts.


Elected officials of Zamboanga del Sur for the term of 2019-2022
  • Provincial Governor: YU, VICTOR
  • Provincial Vice-Governor: ARIOSA, ROY
  • House Representatives:
    • 1st District: Divina Grace Yu
    • 2nd District: BABASA, JUN
Provincial Board Members
  • 1st District:
  1. FERNANDEZ, BOYBALELENG
  2. SANIEL, ROGER
  3. DACAL, JULU
  4. VILLAMERO, DJANGGO
  5. SANORIA, ALMANDO
  • 2nd District:
  1. REGALA, JOHN
  2. VIDAD, EKING
  3. FAMOR, RAUL
  4. POLOYAPOY, LOLOY
  5. MARIANO, DANG

Elected officials of Zamboanga del Sur for the term of 2016-2019
  • Provincial Governor: Antonio Cerilles
  • Provincial Vice-Governor: Ace William Cerilles
  • House Representatives:
    • 1st District: Divina Grace Yu
    • 2nd District: Aurora Cerilles
Provincial Board Members
  • 1st District:
  1. Mario Cerilles
  2. Hipolita Marilyn Pajares
  3. Pepito Degamo
  4. Roque Yamba
  5. Maria Fe Pitogo
  • 2nd District:
  1. Edward Pintac
  2. Vicente Cajeta
  3. Edilberto Adlaon
  4. Belman Mantos
  5. Junetine Lanzaderas

Elected officials of Zamboanga del Sur for the term of 2013-2016
Provincial Board Members
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Pajares, Joaquin Gloria Joy First District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Blancia, Ramon Jr. Ortega Doki First District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Bajamunde, Jesus Jr. Blancia Idol First District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Degamo, Pepito Batiquin Dodong First District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Relacion, Eduardo Demata Ed / Eddie First District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Pintac, Edward Banguis Dodong Second District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ocapan, Miguelito Toribio Nonoy Second District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Funtanilla, Felicidad Bejar Baby Second District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Adlaon, Edilberto Simbajon Eddie Second District
  • Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Cajeta, Vicente Payapa Dodo Second District

Elected officials of Zamboanga del Sur for the term of 2010-2013

Elected officials of Zamboanga del Sur for the term of 2007-2010

Barangay's power and authority: A must read for all barangay officials

This is the "Barangay Code of the Philippines".

 
A Barangay Clearance is NEEDED in order to get a Business License.
So why is the barangay name not in most business addresses?
Ask your Barangay Captain/Chairman to create a Resolution to make it mandatory to put the barangay name in all Business addresses.
Every Government Unit in the Philippines is within a Barangay. The municipal hall, city hall, the provincial capitol building, and even the Malacañang Palace where the president resides is within a Barangay.

The barangay has power and authority over its domain. The improvement of the barangay rests on the barangay officials. The barangay chairman, the barangay council and the local businessmen forge the prosperity of the barangay. Not the president of the Philippines, senate, nor congress. Not the governor of the province, not the mayor nor council of the municipality or city. Poor barangays stay poor because of weak and/or ignorant(uninformed) barangay leaders.

When roads or any infrastructure need to be built, improved or repaired, all the barangay officials have to do is make a resolution and present it to the city or municipality council. The resolution will force the city/municipal council or responsible government office to hear the legitimate demands. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Each city or municipality is represented by the "barangay association or federation". The elected president of the Association of Barangay Council and the President of Kabataan (SK) association each have a seat in the City/Municipality council. Their powers are the same and equal to the elected city/municipality councilors. They are there to help lobby the demands of the barangays. They are not there just to collect a big salary and rub elbows with the regular elected city/municipality council, but to also represent the needs of the barangays.
The duties of the barangay officials are specifically written in Chapter III(Punong Barangay) and Chapter IV (The Sangguniang Barangay). Read it..

Practically anything that has to do with the barangay, the barangay officials have a say on it and most likely the authority over it. The majority of the barangay officials are not aware of their duties and power. They depend on the city council or mayor. The elected barangay officials are afraid of the mayor and city/municipality's "Sangguniang Panlungsod". They are in fear of being ousted or removed from office. The truth is, the "Sangguniang Panlungsod" does not have the power to remove or suspend any elected barangay officials from office. Only the COURT OF LAW can do this (judicial branch of the government). Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed, there must be proof and there must be due process. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4, Section 60. Information is power. Be informed. Do not be intimidated by the president, senator, congressman, governor, mayor, vice-mayor, or councilors. Do your job.

The control of traffic is not up to the city council or chief of police. It is controlled by the barangay. If the barangay needs traffic enforcers, the barangay can make a resolution to demand it from the city or municipality council. When the electric coop or the water district do not maintain their lines, the barangay can directly demand for the maintenance from the utility companies. No need to wait for city council.

The citizens also has the power to make demands to the barangay officials. In case the officials get blinded. Simply file an official complaint with the barangay secretary naming the Punong barangay as the respondent representing the barangay.

If the power lines are sagging, don't go to the power company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the power company.
If the water lines are busted, don't wait for the water company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the water company.
If the potholes in the road are not fixed, don't wait for the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the DPWH.
Are you beginning to get the point?

Cleaning the shorelines, drainage systems, streets, rivers, and parks within your barangay is YOUR responsibility. You are accountable for this. It is not the responsibility of the City/Municipality officials. The citizens and officials of the barangay are responsible. Stop blaming others.

  • BUDGET: As far as the preparation for the budget expenditures, it starts at the barangay level, then moves on to cities, municipalities, provinces and regions. The barangays need to exercise their authority. They need to put their yearly budget together for their administration and future projects. The majority of the barangays leave this job to the municipality and city. This is so wrong. Then when the budget doesn't come or is lacking, they complain.
  • The budget for the barangays does go to the City or Municipality, but simply for holding and later distribution. The city or municipality DOES NOT approve the budget. It was already approved by congress. The city or municipality simply "distributes" the approved budget.
  • The bureau of internal revenue is in cahoots to subdue the barangays, municipalities and provinces. They call the rightful shares to the taxes collected as "Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency". It is not a dependency. It is the lawful and rightful share of the LGU as specified in "TITLE III, SHARES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES, CHAPTER I, Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes, Section 284."
  • "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.
  • DURING ELECTIONS: Where do City and Municipality politicians go to campaign? They seek the support of the Barangay officials. They plead to the barangay folks for the votes. Even the candidate for president. But after the election they ignore you. Do not ever forget the power of the barangay.

Ignorance keeps the pinoys thinking that Manila rules. Be informed, be educated and make your barangay prosper.

  • Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State where the religion of Islam is financed by the Philippine government. Bangsamoro will be a HOMELAND not for all Filipinos but for only the Muslim Filipinos. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.

Businesses in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Zamboanga del Sur Province, Philippines

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.


  • FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
    Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.


  • List the Mosques or Masjid in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Catholic churches and chapels in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Methodist churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Iglesia Ni Cristo churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Seventh-day Adventist churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints (Mormons) churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Presbyterian churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.
  • List the Baptist churches in Zamboanga del Sur here.

Religions in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Religion is an important social element in the lives of the people in the province. Roman Catholic is overwhelmingly dominant among the Visayan, Chavacano and Luzon-originated ethnic groups. This is embraced by more than two-fifths of the population. However, it appears that other Christian groups have gained some ground in the province. These include the Evangelical Churches, United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Aglipayan, Iglesia Ni Kristo and other religious sects. Next to Roman Catholics, the Evangelical groups are the second dominant religious group in the province.


June 30, 2007

Pope appoints new bishop of Zamboanga Sur

By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO

Pope Benedict XVI yesterday appointed Monsignor Julius Sullan Tonel as new bishop for the prelature of Ipil in Zamboanga del Sur.

Tonel’s appointment was officially published in the Vatican yesterday and announced here by outgoing Papal Nuncio Archbishop Fernando Filoni.

This is, indeed, welcome news for the faithful of Ipil since they have been without a bishop for more than a year already, Filoni said.

Ipil’s former bishop, Antonio Ledesma S. J., was transferred to the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City in March, 2006.

Born in Davao City on Aug. 31, 1956, Tonel studied philosophy at Saint Francis Xavier Minor Seminary in Davao, and theology at the Central Seminary of the University of Santo Tomas, in Manila. Ordained to the priesthood on April 12, 1980 in Davao at the age of 23, Tonel earned his Licentiate in Liturgical Theology at the Saint Anselmo Pontifical Institute of Liturgy in Rome.

He also served as director of the Archdiocesan Family Apostolate in Davao, then as rector of the Archdiocesan Seminary, and president of the Commission for Basic Ecclesiastical Communities.

For five years, he was also the rector of the Regional Major Seminary and since 2002, he has been the vicar general of the archdiocese of Davao. No date has been set yet for Tonel’s ordination and installation as bishop of the Prelature of Ipil.

Schools in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

  • Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

  • List of schools: >>> click

PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.


Department of Education Zamboanga del Sur
DAVID B. CARTOJANO
OIC-SDS
Pagadian City
zamboangadelsur@deped.gov.ph
062-2141991/ 2143575
062-2143386 fax

Southern Mindanao College Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Economy of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Agri-based manufacture of coco oil, livestock feed milling, rice/ corn milling, including the processing of fruits; gifts and housewares made from indigenous materials like handmade paper, roots, rattan, buri, and bamboo; wood-based manufacture of furniture and furniture components from wood, rattan, and bamboo; marine and aquaculture including support services; construction services and manufacture of marble, concrete, and wooden construction materials.

Jobs in Zamboanga del Sur Philippines

If you have a job available and that job is within the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, you may post it here.
Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number..
Post expiration of Job Application. Go ahead and Click HERE to Insert your job offer in the "Jobs in Zamboanga del Sur Philippines" page.

Natural Resources of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Agri-based manufacture of coco oil, livestock feed milling, rice/ corn milling, including the processing of fruits; gifts and housewares made from indigenous materials like handmade paper, roots, rattan, buri, and bamboo; wood-based manufacture of furniture and furniture components from wood, rattan, and bamboo; marine and aquaculture including support services; construction services and manufacture of marble, concrete, and wooden construction materials.

Protect the environment

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!


Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More


We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

  • Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
  • +63-2-929-6626
  • osec@denr.gov.ph

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.


Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

  • Megayon Festival
    • It is an institutionalized tri-people festival to showcase the arts and crafts of Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Buklog
    • One of the religious rituals and ceremonies of the Subanens, it represents the social hierarchy of the Subanon community.
  • Lapuyan Falls
    • It is the favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas.
  • Lakewood
    • Some 15 km. from Brgy. Tubod is a beautiful mountain lake, on the banks of which is located the town of Lakewood, a quiet and lovely place where the air is heavy with the scent of wild champakas and the fragrance of a thousand nameless herons.
  • Lake Dasay
    • The second largest mountain lake in the province, Lake Dasay is located in the town of San Miguel. Its luscious mouth is parted like the smile of a country damsel yet silent fury lurks beneath its innocent-looking waters.
  • Sominot Cave
    • Massive pillars and columns guard the entrance to Sominot Cave. Deep within, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites adorn wide spaces. The subterranean stream makes a long journey towards the coast and empties into the Tukuran River.
  • Malindang Mountain Resort
    • It is a favorite tourist destination of big groups who want to commune with nature. The resort is owned and managed by Rogelio Mabanag, one of the most outstanding farmers in Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Aurora Mountain Resort
    • The resort has been carved out of a hillside in Barangay Anonang, town of Aurora. It has a wide swimming pool, which is the favorite hunt of bathers from the nearby eastern municipalities.
  • Lily’s Hidden Spring
    • Along the rocky highlands and steep mountainside flows the lovely Lily’s Hidden Spring, endowed with splashing waters to the delight of nature lovers.

Fiestas, Festivals and Traditions of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.

The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.


  • Megayon Festival
    • An institutionalized tri-people festival to showcase the arts and crafts of Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Buklog
    • One of the religious rituals and ceremonies of the Subanens, it represents the social hierarchy of the Subanon community.
  • CITY PAROCHIAL FIESTA
    • January, 3rd Sunday; Pagadian City's Fiesta in honor of the patron Sto. Niño is a colorful event showcasing the Zambulawan festival, a regatta (fluvial parade), trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows, sports competitions, as well as civic military parade.
  • City Charter Day (Araw ng Pagadian);
    • June 21 ; Commemorating Pagadian's becoming a chartered city, this is observed annually but celebrated with festivities only every 10 years.
  • Zamboanga del Sur Anniversary
    • September 17 ; The mother province's anniversary is marked with agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural presentation and sports competitions.

Your Story about Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

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Zamboanga del Sur Municipalities and Zip Codes

Source: Philippine Postal Corporation
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7011 Bayog Zamboanga del Sur
7013 Kumalarang Zamboanga del Sur
7014 Lakewood Zamboanga del Sur
7015 Dumalinao Zamboanga del Sur
7016 Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur
7017 Labangan Zamboanga del Sur
7019 Tukuran Zamboanga del Sur
7020 Aurora Zamboanga del Sur
7021 Midsalip Zamboanga del Sur
7022 Don Mariano Marcos Zamboanga del Sur
7023 Molave Zamboanga del Sur
7024 Ramon Magsaysay Zamboanga del Sur
7025 Tambulig Zamboanga del Sur
7026 Mahayag Zamboanga del Sur
7027 Josefina Zamboanga del Sur
7028 Dumingag Zamboanga del Sur
7029 San Miguel Zamboanga del Sur
7030 Dinas Zamboanga del Sur
7031 San Pablo Zamboanga del Sur
7032 Dimataling Zamboanga del Sur
7033 Pitogo Zamboanga del Sur
7034 Tabina Zamboanga del Sur
7035 Margo sa Tubig Zamboanga del Sur
7036 Vicencio Sagun Zamboanga del Sur
7037 Lapuyan Zamboanga del Sur
7042 Guipos Zamboanga del Sur
7043 Tigbad Zamboanga del Sur

Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

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  • ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
  • CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
  • Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

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