Bukidnon

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About Bukidnon

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Location

Bukidnon is a landlocked plateau in North Central Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City; on the south by North Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Davao City; on the east by Agusan del Sur and Davao del Norte; and west by Lanao del Sur. It lies between parallels 7°25' and 8°38' North latitude and meridians 124°03' and 125°16' East longitude. Malaybalay City, the capital town, is about 850 kilometers by air from Manila and 91 kilometers by road from Cagayan de Oro City.

It has two important landmarks, Mt. Kitanglad and Pulangi River. Mt. Kitanglad is 2,955 meters above sea level. Pulangi River, on the other hand, traverses through the northeastern and southern part of the province towards the Rio Grande of Mindanao.

Land Area

The province's total land area is 829,378 hectares (8, 293.78 square kilometers). It accounts for 59 percent (59%) of Northern Mindanao. Thirty-eight percent (38%) is alienable and disposable. The rest is classified timberland.

It also accounts for 80 percent (80%) or 34 million metric tons of the region’s nonmetallic mineral deposits which include high grade white and red clay, gold, chromite, copper, serpentine, manganese, quartz and limestone deposits can also be found in the province.

Ethnicity

According to ethnicity, majority of the people in Bukidnon are Cebuano accounting approximately 58% of the total population. The Bukidnon lumads (Bukidnon, Higaonon, Manobo, Talaandig, etc.) account about 14% of the total population of the province. The Hiligaynon/Ilonggo and Boholano groups follow with 8.83% and 7.37%, respectively, of the province’s total population.

Languages Spoken

The major language spoken in the province is Cebuano, used by 77.92% of the total households in the province. It is followed by Binukid (Bukidnon) with 8.86%, and Hiligaynon/Ilonggo with 8.17%. Ilocano, Tagalog, Maranao, Waray, Ivatan, Tausug and Pampango are also spoken but at low percentage.

English is the medium of instruction in most schools in the province.

People and Culture

The traditional culture of Bukidnon is a pride to all. The cultures and traditions are embodied in oral folk literature of the province which are classified into; “Antoka” (riddles), “Basahan” (proverbs or wise sayings), “Kaliga” (ceremonial songs), “Limbay” (lyric poem), “Sala” (love song), “Idangdang” (ballad), “Ulaging” (epic) and “Nanangon” (folktales). Religion is monotheistic. They believe in one God. “Magbabaya” (the ruler of all) has minor gods and goddesses under his command (Example: “Bulalakaw” watches rivers and lakes, “Tumpas Nanapiyaw” or “Itumbangol” watches the bases of the earth night and day lost in crumbles).

The Bukidnons have different degrees of acculturation. The first-degree Bukidnons are those leading the most traditional life style. This includes those who lived remote from any center of lowland habitation, deep in the forest and along the watershed of the main rivers. The second-degree Bukidnons lived near the fringes and directly within the bounds of the lowlanders. The third-degree Bukidnons are highly assimilated and are generally able to send their children off to school. The fourth degree Bukidnons have fully assimilated the ways of urban living and hardly acknowledge the old ways of their background. The fifth degree Bukidnons are largely recent immigrants from their other parts of the Philippine archipelago and have made Bukidnon as their permanent home.

Festivals

The province celebrated the Kaamulan Festival, an ethnic cultural festival held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon from the mid-February up to March 10, the founding date of the Bukidnon as a province in 1917. It is held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups—Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon—that originally inhabit the province. Kaamulan comes from the Binukid word “amul” meaning to gather. Kaamulan is gathering for a purpose—a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these together. The festival started in 1974 and is celebrated until now.

Tourist Attractions

STONE MARKER OF YOSHITOI’S GRAVE – Located at Poblacion Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. This stone, inscribed with Japanese character marks the grave of high-ranking Japanese official killed during the World War II. Roughly elliptical and measuring about 2 feet and 1 foot across, the stone bears two sets of inscriptions which when translated, means “On this spot died Miyazaki Yoshitoi, chief of army and Emperor Chiao. In memory of Kaji Battalion, May 8, 1942.

KITANGLAD NATIONAL PARK – a natural type of attraction located at the north central Bukidon. It has an area of 31,297 hectares composed of more than dozen mountain peaks, including Mt. Dulang-Dulang. The peak of the mountain could be reached through 3 trail routes namely: Bolugan, Kaatuan, Lantapan / Lupiagan, Sumilao / Intavas, La Fortuna, Impasugong.

MT. KITANGLAD, the second highest mountain in the country, towers to more than nine thousand feet, serving as the base of the Province’s long distance communication tower. It also offers a challenge to mountain climbers. To reach its summit, one has to scale its ranges for five hours passing through Flora and Fauna of genuine virgin forests. At the base of Lalawan, Dalwangan, is the home of the Philippine Eagle. It was declared as a National Park under EO 677 dated December 14, 1990. Rising up to 9,696 feet above sea level, this second highest peak in the Philippines, has been declared as highest in biodiversity. The temperature varies from 64 to 56 planted mostly with Alvizza Falcantria and other medicinal trees, most of which grow on trees which still drip with dew even at twelve o’clock high noon.

LAKE APO – a natural type located at Guinoyuran, Valencia. This could be reached through jeepney and motorcycle. This twenty-four hectares and eighty five feet-deep lake is surrounded by mountains. It is an ideal place for boating and fishing.

PAIYAK CAVE – Found in the Palaopao mountains of Sumilao, Bukidnon it is fifteen minutes ride and an hour and 50 minutes walk from Sayre Highway in Kisolon. This well-preserved Cliffside cave has created centuries old formations as gleamed from undistributed stalactites and stalagmites

PINAMALOY LAKE – This serene and tranquil lake can be seen from the highway in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Often used as picnic and fishing area.

NAPALIT LAKE – the 36 hectares-seventy eight feet deep lake in Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, is located at the foot of the Kalatungan Mountains. It stands out because of its twenty-four floating islets of varying sizes, the biggest of which is 50 feet wide. Those islets float around the lake parallel to the direction of the wind.

NASULI SPRING – Located twenty kilometers from Malaybalay. Nasuli springs offers nature enthusiasts cool, clear water which is ideal for diving and swimming.
MT. PIGTUYUAN – Found in Sampagar, Damulog, breast-like mountainas and 250 feet high with a slope range from 30 to 50 percent. Host of PLDT, PHILTEL, NAPOCOR & DOTC transmitters.

MINLAYA FALLS – Located at Poblacion, Damulog, fifty nine feet high falls and 15 feet deep at the drop site.

QUARRY CAVE – Composed of several interconnected passages and has several outlets. The width ranges from .60 m to 19.10 m. while its height ranges from 1 meter to 6 meters located at East Poblacion of Kitaotao.

LIROPAN CAVE – Found in Kiabo, Malitbog, about 30 to 45 minutes ride from Poblacion. Noted for its deposit of organic fertilizer called “Guanoâ€. Its creek discharges milky white water.

MALAGAHA LAKE – Located in Barangay Kalingking, Malitbog and about 15 minutes ride from Poblacion. It is a hunting area for wild ducks, likewise a fishing ground for mudfish.

SUMALSAG CAVE – Found in Kilabong, Sumilao which is known as the longest cave in the Northern part of the province.

BORANTAWAN CAVE – in Bita-ug, Lantud, Talakag has a 300 meter vertical entrance and is almost a kilometer long. Bats thrive within the cave while its floor either flows with water or is covered with guano.

PAIYAK CAVE – Found in the southern wall of Palaopao Mountain in Sumilao, an hour walk from Sayre Highway. This huge cave contains over a million year – old stalagmites and stalactites.

DEL MONTE PHILIPPINES INC. – This pineapple plantation is located in Manolo Fortich, Libona, Impasugong and Sumilao; considered the biggest single pineapple plantation in the Far East.

DEL MONTE GOLF COURSE – The evergreen, well-trimmed, world-class 18 hole golf course located within the Pineapple Plantation.

MANGIMA CANYON – Is zigzagged road along the Sayre Highway, w/ views of rivers & hills, making it one of the most interesting spots in Bukidnon.

MANGIMA SPRING RESORT – A local government-initiated project. The resort comprises approximately 6 hectares. Presently, the resort has four operational swimming pools. It is deal for family gatherings, horse back riding, seminars and relaxation since the site is surrounded with hills and mountains.

IMPALUTAO REFORESTATION PROJECT – One of the earliest reforestation project situated along the Sayre Highway in Impalutao, Impasugong, Offering nature lovers beautiful forest and crystal clear waterfalls.

BUKIDNON FOREST INC. – A 36,000 hectare-reforestation project under the assistance of the New Zealand government under the auspices of DENR.

KAAMULAN PARK – Located at the back of the Provincial Capitol, the area is best used for camping and rodeo activities. It has been the site for provincial fairs, foremost of which is the KAAMULAN. The park in its natural setting abounds with pine trees.

MGM RESORT – Located at Dologon, Maramag. The resort is popular for swimming and relaxation.

LUAN-LUAN Spring and Swimming Pool – Located within the Poblacion, municipality of Quezon. It is a place where several springs flow out the whole year round. It is popular for swimming.

VER OVERVIEW – A high point located in Sitio Kipolot, Palopao, Quezon. The landscaped area offers the viewer a panorama of beautiful rolling hills and plains of Bukidnon.

ATUGAN SWIMMING POOL - In Sumilao is managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways. It has a pool for adults as well as for kids.

BIRD WATCHING – located in Lalawan, Dalwangan, 6 kms from the National Highway, is the home of the Philippine Eagle and host of a rare bird species like the Philippine Hanging Parakeet. Giant scoops, owl, species of the fly catcher, brahmine kite and jungle fowls.

SEAGULL VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT – Swimming Pools located at Barangay Lorega, Kitaotao, with parks, benches, cottages and lodging house.

MAGAWA PLAIN – Proposed Golf Course contained with in an area of about 80 hectares. About 25 minutes ride from Poblacion, Malitbog.

MENZI FARMS – A place which provides an overview of the whole municipality of Manolo Fortich. MENZI produces oranges, pineapples, cutflowers, cacao and coffee.

RPA VENTURES, INC. – area formerly known as Farms Incorporated, which engages in cutflower production. Located in Barangay Diclum, Manolo Fortich. The area houses anthurium blooms of different Holland varieties.

MAGIC FARMS – A vast agricultural area devoted to different agricultural experimentation. Also produces grapes, banana, langka and fresh water fish.
HELMS FARM – Located in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich. This is where one can enjoy houseback riding and a camp-out night with the soothing caress of the cool breeze.

ALL FARMS – Located in San Gabriel, Manolo Fortich. This is an 18 hectare area, which is devoted to the production of cut folfiage-potted ornamentals of both local and imported origins.