REGION 9

ZAMBOANGA
PENINSULA
 PROVINCE CAPITAL

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE DIPOLOG CITY

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR PAGADIAN CITY

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY IPIL

 HISTORY
&
CREATION
 HISTORY & CREATION

It was previously known as Western

Mindanao before the enactment of
Executive Order No. 36

It is divided into the province of Zamboanga

del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur by virtue of
Republic Act. No.711
 HISTORY & CREATION

Zamboanga City is considered a highly

urbanized city of the region. Pagadian
City is its regional capital.

Zamboanga was founded by Spanish

Forces in 1635. Its name is derived from the
Malay jambangan, “place of flowers”.
 MAJOR
CULTURAL
GROUPS
 MAJOR CULTURAL GROUPS

The Major Cultural Groups of Zamboanga are:

Visayan
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tausug
The dialect dates back to over 400 years old with its
roots coming from Spanish influences.
 MAJOR
INDUSTRIES
FISHING
AGRICULTURE
MINING
 MAJOR INDUSTRIES

The region produces the most fish and accounts for

almost 1/5 of the country's fish production. It supplies
70% of the domestic requirements for dried fish.
It is also considered as the Sardines Capital of the
Philippines.
Coconut is also extensively grown in the region.
Zamboanga is a major producer of virgin coconut oil and
edible oil for the domestic market.
LANGUAGES
AND
DIALECTS
 LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS

The Languages and Dialects that can be familiarized

from the region are:

English Cebuano
Visayan Subanon
Chavacano Zamboangueño
Ilonggo Tausug
Tagalog Spanish
PORTS OF
ACCESS
 PORTS OF ACCESS

Zamboanga has an international airport and two

domestic airports. It is also accessible by boat & land.

• Zamboanga International Airport

• Dipolog Airport
• Pagadian Airport
PORTS OF ACCESS

• Ports in Zamboanga City and

Dapitan City (from Manila,
Cebu, and Dumaguete)

• Zamboanga City to
Dipolog/Pagadian/Cagayan
de Oro and vice versa
 FESTIVAL AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
ZAMBOANGA
DEL NORTE
FESTIVALS
 ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE FESTIVALS

Buklog Festival - (Feb 2)

thanksgiving festival of the Subanen.
 ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE FESTIVALS

Hudyaka Festival (May 29 - June 7)

week-long celebration for best-agri tourism booth.
 ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE FESTIVALS

Kinabayo Festival - (June 12 - July 25)

annual celebration for St. James, Dapita patron saint.
ZAMBOANGA
DEL SUR
FESTIVALS
 ZAMBOANGA DEL
SUR FESTIVALS

Kutsitsa Festival - (April 26) a thanksgiving for a

bountiful harvest highlights it's street dancing.
 ZAMBOANGA DEL
SUR FESTIVALS

Megayon Festival (September 11-17) annual

celebration of the founding anniversary of the province.
ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY
FESTIVALS
 ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

Sibug-Sibug Festival - (February 15-26)

it is to celebrate its oyster industry.
 ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

Pasalamat Festival (January 15-29)

a thanksgiving celebration among the Subanens & Kalibugans.
 ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

Kasikas Festival - (May 1)

annual celebration honoring
Sr. San Jose Mamumus the patron of Ipil.
 ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

Bangus Festival - (December)

a thanksgiving to celebrate the abundance of
Bangus or milk fish in the province.
 ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

Kasadyaan Festival - (December 15-19)

celebrated to commemorate to the founding
anniversary of the Municipality of Diplahan.
ZAMBOANGA CITY
FESTIVALS
 ZAMBOANGA CITY
FESTIVALS

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival/Fiesta Pilar - (October 10-12)

Celebrated in honor of the miraculous image of
Our Lady of the Pillar at the legendary Fort Pilar.
 ZAMBOANGA CITY
FESTIVALS

Regatta de Zamboanga (October 12)

a highlight of ZaHermosa Festival where
colorful vintas are set to race.
 FOOD AND
DELICACIES
 FOOD
DELICACIES
IN BILIRAN
DELICACIES IN BILIRAN

SPANISH
SARDINES
FOOD DELICACIES IN
BILIRAN

LECHON
FOOD DELICACIES IN
BILIRAN

HALANG HALANG
FOOD DELICACIES IN
BILIRAN

BAS-OY
 FOOD DELICACIES IN
BILIRAN

PAKLAY
FOOD DELICACIES IN
BILIRAN

BALBACUA
DELICACIES IN
EASTERN
SAMAR
 DELICACIES IN
EASTERN SAMAR

TIUALA ITUM
 FOOD DELICACIES IN
EASTERN SAMAR

SATTI
FOOD DELICACIES IN
EASTERN SAMAR

CURACHA
DELICACIES IN
LEYTE
 DELICACIES IN
LEYTE

TAKLOBO KILAWIN
DELICACIES IN LEYTE

TALABA
 DELICACIES IN LEYTE

CHICKEN SNAKE
 DELICACIES IN LEYTE

OX TAIL KARE-KARE
DELICACIES IN LEYTE

LIEMPO
DELICACIES IN
NEGROS
ORIENTAL
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

CURACHA
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

SATTI
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

SEAFOOD PAELLA
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

BAKED CLAMS
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

KNICKERBOCKER
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

LOKOT LOKOT
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

PIANONO
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

CHICALANG
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

BANGBANG SUG
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

SAGING PRITO
 DELICACIES IN
NEGROS ORIENTAL

CHICKEN
PIYANGGANG
 RECOMMENDE
D PASALUBONG
IN ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

CHICKEN PIZZA
 RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

LOKOT LOKOT
 RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

BARQUILLOS
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

BOTTLED SARDINES
 RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

BAGOONG GATA
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

TARTS
 RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

NUTS
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

MALONG
 RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

YAKAN, MARANAO AND

TAUSUG HANDICRAFTS
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

FRESH SEAFOODS
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

FRUITS
RECOMMENDED
PASALUBONG

SOUVENIR ITEMS
ATTRACTIONS
AND
ACTIVITIES
HISTORICAL,
CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE
ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND
HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

FORT DE
DAPITAN
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

RIZAL NATIONAL PARK

HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

ANCESTRAL HOUSES
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

P'GSALABUK CIRCLE
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND
HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA CITY
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

ZAMBOANGA CITY HALL

HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

BADJAO BURIAL
GROUNDS
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

FORT PILAR
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

RIO HONDO VILLAGE

HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

CLIMACO
FREEDOM PARK
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL,
AND HERITAGE

YAKAN WEAVING
VILLAGE
 NATURAL
ATTRACTIONS
 NATURAL
ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA
DEL NORTE
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

DAKAK BEACH
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

DAPITAN BAY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

ALIGUAY AND
SILINOG ISLANDS
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

SUNGKILAW
FALLS
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

COGON ECO-TOURISM PARK

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

SICAYAB BEACH
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
IN ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

LAKEWOOD
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

LAKE DASAY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MT. TIMOLAN
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MT. SUSONG
DALAGA
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

PULACAN FALLS
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

SOMINOT CAVE
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

DAO-DAO
ISLANDS
 NATURAL
ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

SIBUGUEY BAY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

TANTANAN BAY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

PULO LAUM
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

PANDILUSAN
ISLAND
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MOALBOAL CAVE
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

TAGBILAT FALLS
 NATURAL
ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA CITY
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

STA. CRUZ
ISLAND
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MOUNT PULONG BATO

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

LA VISTA DEL MAR

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

MERLOQUET
FALLS
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

PASONANCA ECOPARK
 BUILT
ATTRACTIONS
 BUILT ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

ST. JAMES CHURCH

BUILT ATTRACTIONS

CASA BERNEDO
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

LINABO PEAK
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

DAPITAN CITY PLAZA

 BUILT ATTRACTIONS

GLORIA'S FANTASY LAND

BUILT ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
 BUILT ATTRACTIONS

AURORA MOUNTAIN RESORT

BUILT ATTRACTIONS

LILY'S HIDDEN SPRING

 BUILT ATTRACTIONS

LA SUERTE HANGING BRIDGE

BUILT ATTRACTIONS

LOWER SIBATANG
HANGING BRIDGE
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

BAGALUPA
HANGING BRIDGE
 BUILT
ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY
 BUILT ATTRACTIONS

PHILIPPINE RUBBER CO. PLANTATION

BUILT ATTRACTIONS

NOAH'S ARK
 BUILT
ATTRACTIONS IN
ZAMBOANGA CITY
 BUILT ATTRACTIONS

ZAMBOANGA CATHEDRAL
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

PASEO DEL MAR

BUILT ATTRACTIONS

TALUKSANGAY MOSQUE
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

CAWA-CAWA
BOULEVARD
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

JARDIN MARIA
CLARA
BUILT ATTRACTIONS

ZAMBOANGA GOLF
AND COUNTRY CLUB
TRAVEL
TRIVIA
 TRAVEL TRIVIA

Nine(9) out of Twelve(12) sardines companies in the

Philippines are operating in Zamboanga, giving it the
title "Sardines Capital of the Philippines".
With a population of over 800,000 people,
Zamboanga City is one of the most populous cities
in the country.
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE
 FAST FACTS ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

Dipolog City is Zamboanga Del Norte's Capital City.

Zamboanga Del Norte's Land Area(in hectares) is
730,100.
Zamboanga Del Norte's Major Industries are
Fishing, Mining, and Coconut Industry.
There are a total of 2 cities in Zamboanga Del Norte.
 FAST FACTS
ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA
DEL SUR
 FAST FACTS ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

Pagadian City is Zamboanga Del Sur's Capital City.

Zamboanga Del Sur's Land Area(in hectares) is
591,416.
Zamboanga Del Sur's Major Industries are
Agriculture, Rubber Industry, Fishing, Wood
Industry, and Mining.
There are a total of 1 city in Zamboanga Del Sur.
 FAST FACTS
ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY
 FAST FACTS ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

Ipil is Zamboanga Sibugay's Capital City.

Zamboanga Sibugay's Land Area(in hectares) is
360,775.
Zamboanga Sibugay's Major Industries are Wood
Industry, Agriculture, Livestock, Poultry, and
Fishing.
 FAST FACTS
ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA
CITY
 FAST FACTS ABOUT
ZAMBOANGA CITY

Zamboanga City is the Capital City itself.

Zamboanga City's Land Area(in hectares) is
141,470.
Zamboanga City's Major Industries are Trade,
Agriculture, Fishing, Furniture & Wood Industry,
Ornamental Horticulture, Textile, and Processed
Marine Products.
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 PROVINCE CAPITAL

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE DIPOLOG CITY

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR PAGADIAN CITY

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY IPIL

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PORTS OF ACCESS
Air: Zamboanga International Airport, Dipolog Airport,
Pagadian Airport
Boat: Ports in Zamboanga City and Dapitan City
(from Manila, Cebu and Dumaguete)
Land: Zamboanga to Dipolog/Pagadian/Cagayan de
Oro and vice versa
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ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE FESTIVALS

- BUKLOG FESTIVAL (FEB 2)
- HUDYAKA FESTIVA (MAY 29 JUNE 7)
- KINABAYO FESTIVAL (JUNE 12-JULY 25)

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FESTIVALS

- KUTSITSA FESTIVAL (APRIL 26)
- MEGAYON FESTIVA (SEPTEMBER 11-17)
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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY FESTIVALS

- SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL (FEBRUARY 15-26)
- PASALAMAT FESTIVA (JANUARY 15-29)
- KASIKAS FESTIVAL (MAY 1)
- BANGUS FESTIVAL (DECEMBER)
- KASADYAAN FESTIVAL (DECEMBER 15-19)
ZAMBOANGA CITY FESTIVALS
- ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL/FIESTA PILAR
(OCTOBER 10-12)
- REGATTA DE ZAMBOANGA (OCTOBER 12)
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BILIRAN FOODS AND DELICACIES

- SPANISH SARDINES
- LECHON
- HALANG HALANG
- BAS-OY
- PAKLAY
- BALBACUA
EASTERN SAMAR FOODS AND DELICACIES
- TIUALA ITUM
- SATTI
- CURACHA
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

LEYTE FOODS AND DELICACIES

- TAKLOBO KILAWIN
- TALABA
- CHICKEN SNAKE
- OX TAIL KARE KARE
- LIEMPO
 POINTERS TO REVIEW
NEGROS ORIENTAL FOODS AND DELICACIES
- CURACHA
- SATTI
- SEAFOOD PAELLA
- BAKED CLAMS
- KNICKERBOCKER
- LOKOT LOKOT
- PIANONO
- CHICALANG
- BANGBANG SUG
- SAGING PRITO
- CHICKEN PIYANGGANG
 POINTERS TO REVIEW
PASALUBONG RECOMMENDATIONS
- CHICKEN PIZZA
- LOKOT LOKOT
- BARQUILLOS
- BOTTLED SARDINES
- BAGOONG GATA
- TARTS, NUTS, ETC.
- MALONG
- YAKAN, MARANAO AND TAUSUG HANDICRAFTS
- FRESH SEAFOODS
- FRUITS
- SOUVENIR ITEMS
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE HISTORICAL,

CULTURAL, AND HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
- FORT DE DAPITAN
- RIZAL NATIONAL PARK
- ANCESTRAL HOUSES
- P'GSALABUK CIRCLE
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA CITY HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND

HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
- ZAMBOANGA CITY HALL
- BADJAO BURIAL GROUNDS
- FORT PILAR
- RIO HONDO VILLAGE
- CLIMACO FREEDOM PARK
- YAKAN WEAVING VILLAGE
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

- DAKAK BEACH
- DAPITAN BAY
- ALIGUAY AND SILINOG ISLANDS
- SUNGKILAW FALLS
- COGON ECO-TOURISM PARK
- SICAYAB BEACH
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

- LAKEWOOD
- LAKE DASAY
- MT. TIMOLAN
- MT. SUSONG DALAGA
- PULACAN FALLS
- SOMINOT CAVE
- DAO-DAO ISLANDS
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

- SIBUGUEY BAY
- TANTANAN BAY
- PULO LAUM
- PANDILUSAN ISLAND
- MOALBOAL CAVE
- TAGBILAT FALLS
 POINTERS TO REVIEW

ZAMBOANGA CITY NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

- STA. CRUZ ISLAND
- MOUNT PULONG BATO
- LA VISTA DEL MAR
- MERLOQUET FALLS
- PASONANCA ECOPARK
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ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE BUILT ATTRACTIONS

- ST. JAMES CHURCH
- CASA BERNEDO
- LINABO PEAK
- DAPITAN CITY PLAZA
- GLORIA'S FANTASY LAND
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ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR BUILT ATTRACTIONS

- AURORA MOUNTAIN RESORT
- LILY'S HIDDEN SPRING
- LA SUERTE HANGING BRIDGE
- LOWER SIBATANG HANGING BRIDGE
- BAGALUPA HANGING BRIDGE
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY BUILT ATTRACTIONS
- PHILIPPINE RUBBER CO. PLANTATION
- NOAH'S ARK
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ZAMBOANGA CITY BUILT ATTRACTIONS

- ZAMBOANGA CATHEDRAL
- PASEO DEL MAR
- TALUKSANGAY MOSQUE
- CAWA-CAWA BOULEVARD
- JARDIN MARIA CLARA
- ZAMBOANGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
REGION IX

ZAMBOANGA
PENINSULA
PREPARED BY:
OGHAYON, ALLEN ANN
COSME, JADE
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