The Origin of Our City Province and Region

The Origin of Our
City Province and

Region
Story of a
Province in
Luzon
Region 2- Cagayan Valley
- It is located at the
northeastern part of
Luzon.
- Isabela is one of the five
provinces in Region 2.
- Isabela is the second
largest province in the
Philippines next to
Palawan.
- It is composed of 3
cities, 34 towns and
1055 barangays.
- In 2010, the
population has
reached 1.5 million.
- It was part of
Cagayan and Nueva
Viscaya.
- On May 1, 1856 in
accordance with the royal
decree, it became a
province independent from
the nearby provinces.
- The province was named
after Queen Isabela II of
Spain.
- This way during the
administration of
Governor General Juan
Antonio de Urbiztondo in
the Philippines.
Changes in the Provinces
- American era, a lot of
schools were established in
Isabela.
- Fine roads and other
infrastructures were also
built.
- Changes also took place
in politics.
- Agriculture remained the
main economic
livelihood.
- At first Isabela was known
for its production of corn
and tobacco, as time went by
the province became known
for its production of palay.
- Isabela is one of the leading
provinces in the north in
terms of rice production. It
is one of the more
prosperous provinces in the
country.
Story of a
Province in the
Visayas
REGION VI- (WESTERN
VISAYAS) ILOILO
- Iloilo province is known as the
“Heart of the Philippines”. This
is because it is located at the
central part of the country.
REGION VI- (WESTERN
VISAYAS) ILOILO
- It is also in the middle
of islands of Panay that
is “heart shaped”.
REGION VI- (WESTERN
VISAYAS) ILOILO
- It is one of the six
provinces in Region 6
or Western Visayas.
REGION VI- (WESTERN
VISAYAS) ILOILO
- The province is
composed of two cities,
42 towns and 1721
barangays.
REGION VI- (WESTERN
VISAYAS) ILOILO
- Its population has
reached 1.81 million in
2010.
Origin of the Province
- Iloilo got its name
from the word
irong-irong because of
its nose-like shaped.
- According to the legend
of Maragtas, Iloilo’s
history started in the
thirteenth century.
- Datu Puti and his
company escaped from
the harsh ruling os
Sultan Makatunao of
Borneo.
- They landed in Panay
where they found the
Aetas under the
leadership of King
Marikudo and Queen
Maniwangtiwang.
- When Aetas migrated to
the mountains,
Irong-irong was left with
Datu Paiburong
Law That Established the
Province
- In 1885 Iloilo became a
part of the world trade
thus its economy grow. It
became one of the leading
provinces in the country.
Province
- Under the Bacura Law, the
once Munisipyo de Iloilo
became a province in 1893.
Province
- During the uprising against
the Spaniards led by General
Martin Delgado, all towns
were set free except for the
cities of Iloilo, Molo and
Jaro.
Province
- When the Americans
came, other towns were
set free and continued to
develop.
Province
- Through Commonwealth Act
Number 158, the towns of La
Paz, Jaro and Mandurriao and
Arevalo were added to the
territory of Iloilo.
Province
- An inauguration was held
on August 25, 1937. General
Delgado became the first
governor in Iloilo.
Challenges Faced by the
Province
- The economy of Iloilo
prospered until The
Second World War.
Province
- A great fire destroyed
many business
establishments then.
Province
- The wealthy families
who had invested
businesses in the
province left.
Challenges Faced by
the Province
- This affected the sugar
and garments industry.
Province
- But the people of Iloilo rose
above the situation and
worked hard to achieve its
current economic
Province
- Iloilo is a prosperous
province at present. It is
also one of the leading
provinces in the country.
The Story of a
Province in
Mindanao
Region 10- Northern
Mindanao (Misamis
Oriental)
- It is one of the five
provinces in Region 10
or Northern Mindanao.
Region 10- Northern
Mindanao (Misamis
Oriental)
- It is composed of 3 cities,
23 towns and 42 barangays.
Cagayan De Oro is our
provincial capitol.
Region 10- Northern
Mindanao (Misamis
Oriental)
- In 2010, the population of
Misamis Oriental reached
813, 856 and it continues to
increase every year.
Changes in my Province
- It was just a part of Cebu
City.
- In 1818, it became a district
that was divided into four,
Misamis, Dapitan, Cagayan
and Catarman.
- In the latter part of the
nineteenth century,
Misamis became one of
the 6 districts of
Mindanao.
- After that it became
part of the 7 districts. It
was part of a big
province called
MISAMIS before.
- On January 1, 1930 it
was divided into two
Misamis Oriental and
Misamis Occidental.
- This was through
Republic Act Number
3537. Don Gregorio Pelaez
became the first governor
of Misamis Oriental.
- Misamis Oriental is one
of the leading provinces
in Mindanao especially
in trade.
- It owes its development
to the cooperation of its
people, bountiful land
and water forms and
locally made products.
Origin of the Name of the
Province
- Misamis came from
the word “misa”.
Province
- When Christianity was new
to the country, priest made
rounds in the communities
to celebrate mass.
Province
- The people upon seeing them
would yell “ Misa! Misa” Later,
the Spanish missionaries
called the province Misamis.

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