Mindanao: The Land of Promise by Caryl May Gayola

Mindanao: The Land

of Promise

Mosque ni Datu Paglas

in Maguindanao

Mindanao is the only area of the Philippines with a significant Muslim presence. Due to widespread poverty and religious differences, the island has

been the site of a separatist movement by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Fighting between

MILF and Philippine forces has displaced more than 100,000 people.

mindanao is

mountainou

s, and is home to Mount Apo,

Mount Malindang

, Mount Kitanglad ,

Mount Matutum

and many other more.

The Zamboanga city hall is a fine example of American turn of the

century colonial

architecture

Fort Pilar in Zamboanga

Rio Hondo Village is a muslim

village popular fot its houses on

stilts

Bukidnon Provincial Capitol,

Malaybalay City

The Pulangi River, considered the longest river in the province, is a tributary of the Rio Grande of Mindanao. It is the largest as well as the longest

river found in the province. It covers the following cities and municipalities of the province: Impasug-ong, Malaybalay City,

Cabanglasan, San Fernando, Valencia City, Maramag, Quezon, Don Carlos, Kitaotao,

Dangcagan, Kibawe and Damulog.

The island of Camiguin is of volcanic origin composed of four strato volcanoes. Each volcanoes (except Mount Guinsiliban) is made up of several flank domes. The only volcano in the island with historical eruptions is Hibok-Hibok, which last erupted in

1953.

Hibok-hibok

Volcano and Mt. Vulcan.

Silhouette of Mt.

Timpoong (L) and

Mt. Mambajao

(R)

Maria Cristina Falls is a

waterfall of the Agus River on the island of

Mindanao. It is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is

separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall.

Tinago Falls, which is accessible through a 300-step staircase that

is located in the upper part of Barangay Buru-un.

Cota Fort in Ozamis City

MOAP IN SINACABA

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Prepared by: Celven Famas,

Caryl May Gayola and Engelbert

Bation

Divine Mercy In El

salvador

one of the successful

stories of how people,

livelihood, environment and tourism

work well together.

The Philippine Eagle Nature Center

Crocodile Farm

These are some of the known spots in Davao to offer tourists and even locals the best getaway experience.