City of Zamboanga

Location
Location of Zamboanga City within the map of the Zamboanga Peninsula on the island of Mindanao
Government
Region	Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Province	None
District	1st and 2nd Legislative districts of Zamboanga City
Barangays	98
Income class:	1st class city; highly-urbanized
Mayor	Celso L. Lobregat (LDP)
Founded	June 23, 1635
Cityhood	February 26, 1937
Official Website	www.zamboanga.gov.ph
Physical characteristics
Area	1,483.38 km²
Population
Total (2000)	{{{pop2000}}}
Coordinates	6°54′N 122°4′E

Officially, the City of Zamboanga (Chavacano de Zamboanga/Spanish: Ciudad de Zamboanga). Zamboanga is a corrupted word for the Bahasa Sug jambangan, which means garden. The highly-urbanized city is located on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is one of the first chartered cities and the sixth largest in the country. Zamboanga City is also one of the few cities independent from any province. Zamboanga City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province, though it is usually grouped with Zamboanga del Sur for statistical purposes. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Ph_locator_zamboanga_del_sur_zamboanga. ... It has been suggested that Zamboanga be merged into this article or section. ... Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections Chairman: Resurreccion Z. Borra 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Government Website Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Map of the Philippines showing the... It has been suggested that Zamboanga be merged into this article or section. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections Chairman: Resurreccion Z. Borra 2013 | 2010 | 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Government Website Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The province (Filipino: lalawigan... Type Lower house Houses House of Representatives House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The current lone Legislative district of Zamboanga City is the representation of... A barangay (Tagalog: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy), also known by its former name, the barrio, is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Politics Portal      A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino and Tagalog) is a tier of local... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Political clans Other countriesAtlas  Politics Portal      The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (Struggle of Democratic Filipinos) is a... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events February 10 - The Académie française in Paris is expanded to become a national academy for the artistic elite. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Tausug is spoken in Sulu province in the Philippines. ... A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino) is a tier of local government in the Philippines. ... Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Incorporated town. ...

Philippine Commonwealth Act No. 39 of 1936 signed by President Manuel L. Quezon on October 12, 1936 in Malacañang Palace created and established Zamboanga as a chartered city. It has been known as "El Orgullo de Mindanao" (The Pride of Mindanao), nicknamed the "City of Flowers," and affectionately called by Zamboangueños as "Zamboanga Hermosa" - Chavacano/Spanish for "Beautiful Zamboanga." Today, the city is commercially branded for tourism by the city government as "Asia's Latin City." Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina (b. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Depiction of the Malacañang Palace at the back of the 20-peso bill. ... This article refers to the people of Zamboanga City. ...

Zamboanga City's birthday as a chartered city coincides with the day when the popular Fiesta del Pilar is celebrated in honor of the city's patron saint, Our Lady of the Pillar. A statue honoring the saint is prominently embossed above the façade on the eastern wall of the meter-thick walled fort called El Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza (also called El Real Fuerza de San José in its early days). This Spanish military fort was built on June 23, 1635, by the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Melchor de Vera in defense against pirates and slave raiders. Zamboanga City is one of the oldest cities in the country and the most hispanicized. It is also one of the largest cities in the world in terms of area, with over 1,480 km², including its 28 surrounding islands. Its recorded population in 2000 was 601,794. Our Lady of the Pillar Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Spanish for Our Lady of the Pillar) the name given to Virgin Mary for her appearance in Spain, whose shrine (Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica) is in Zaragoza, Spain, by the river Ebro. ... Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City, Philippines Fort Pilar (El Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza) is a 17th century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government in Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events February 10 - The Académie française in Paris is expanded to become a national academy for the artistic elite. ...

Zamboanga City has been the center of commerce, trade, health services, and education for the entire Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX). It is the seat of the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (popularly known as Zamboecozone). The people of Zamboanga speak a unique Creole language called Chavacano - a blend of Spanish and European, Mexican-Indian languages and other local dialects but mostly Cebuano as its substrate language. Zamboanga is the only city in Asia where the majority of the population speak Chavacano, according Mayor Celso Lobregat.^[1] It has been suggested that Zamboanga be merged into this article or section. ... The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (Zamboecozone), otherwise known by its corporate name as Zamboanga Freeport Authority (ZFA), was created by virtue of Republic Act 7903 authored by then Congresswoman and now City Mayor Maria Clara L. Lobregat. ... Chavacano, (also Chabacano or Zamboangueño), is a Spanish creole spoken in the Philippines. ... Cebuano, also known as Sinugboanon, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 20,000,000 people (according to Ethnologue). ... In linguistics, a substratum (lat. ...

Zamboanga is home to three universities: Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Western Mindanao State University, and the newly-elevated Universidad de Zamboanga. The city is contains the first Catholic diocese in Mindanao, today's Archdiocese of Zamboanga which was created in 1910 and elevated to an archbishopric in 1958. The Ateneo de Zamboanga University is a private university in Western Mindanao. ... Western Mindanao State University is the only state university in Zamboanga City. ... Universidad de Zamboanga formerly known as Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges Vision To be a premier educational institution providing quality education, training and technological services that is accessible and relevant to all in support of regional and national development. ... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ... The Archdiocese of Zamboanga is a Catholic archdiocese located within the Philippine Islands. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop heading a diocese of particular importance due to either its size, history, or both, called an archdiocese. ...

Geography

Location

The city is located on the southernmost tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula, on the island of Mindanao. It is 460 nautical miles (850 km) south of Manila, 365 nautical miles (676 km) northeast of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, and 345 nautical miles (639 km) northwest of Manado in Indonesia. It is bounded on to the west by the Sulu Sea, to the east by the Moro Gulf, and to the south by the Basilan Strait and Celebes Sea. It is about 1 hour and 50 minutes away by plane from Manila and an hour away from both the cities of Cebu and Davao. It has been suggested that Zamboanga be merged into this article or section. ... Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location in Malaysia and Sabah Country State Settled by BNBC 1882 Declared capital of North Borneo 1946 Granted city status February 2, 2000 Government  - Mayor Datuk Illiyas Ibrahim Area  - City 351 km²  (136 sq mi) Population (2007)  - City 532 129 [2]  - Density 1,516/km² (3,913/sq mi... Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. ... The Sulu Sea is a large sea in the southwestern area of the Philippines. ... Moro Gulf is a gulf in Mindanao in the Philippines. ... Celebes Sea The Celebes Sea (or the Sulawesi Sea (Indonesian: Laut Sulawesi) of the western Pacific Ocean is bordered on the north by the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea and Mindanao Island of the Philippines, on the east by the Sangihe Islands chain, on the south by Sulawesi, and on... Nickname: Map of Cebu showing the location of Cebu City Coordinates: 10°17 N 123°54 E Country Region Province Cebu (capital) Districts 1st and 2nd districts of Cebu City Barangays 80 Incorporated (town) 1565 Incorporated (city) February 24, 1937 Government  - Mayor Tomas D.R. Osmeña (BO-PK/Lakas... Davao refers to several places in Mindanao in the Philippines. ...

Component islands

Zamboanga City has 28 islands off the mainland coast. All of these islands come under the city's jurisdiction. The biggest of these islands is Sacol (about 12 km. long and 8 km. wide). Three of these islands (Vitali, Malanipa, and Sacol) are inhabited mostly by fishing residents and have their own barangays. The others are frequented only by fishermen and scuba divers. Eleven of these islands on the Moro Gulf coast form a cluster known as the Eleven Islands, the largest being Cabugan Island (approx. 11 hectares). A barangay is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is very similar to a village. ...

The most popular of these islands among Zamboangueños and tourists alike are the Santa Cruz Islands—famous for their pink coral sands. The islands are rich in coral, shell varieties (over half of the world's known shell varieties are found in the Sulu Sea which surrounds these islands)^[2] , and sea life. The Sulu Sea is a large sea in the southwestern area of the Philippines. ...

The islands are:

Climate

The city has a naturally mild climate with a pronounced dry or wet season — relatively dry from November to May, wet during the rest of the year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the city was 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) on August 15, 1999.^{[citation needed]} The coldest temperature recorded was 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) on February 27, 1965.^{[citation needed]} is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ...

Tropical cyclones or typhoons rarely affect the city because it is outside the typhoon belt. Average temperature is about 28 °C, while annual rainfall is 1,362.01 mm. This article is about weather phenomena. ... This article is about weather phenomena. ...

Population

In 2000, the Census of Population and Housing of the government's National Statistics Office recorded the city population of 601,794 people in 177,152 households or an average of five persons per household with an annual growth rate of 3.56 percent. Compared to the national population, Zamboanga City's 601,794 is only 0.8 percent of the total Philippine population of 76.5 million people.^[3]

History

Celso Lobregat, mayor of Zamboanga City, 2006

The area around Zamboanga Peninsula was occupied by indigenous people as early as 30,000 years ago.^{[citation needed]} The first inhabitants were the Subanons and Lutaos and later, the Islamized ethnic groups of Samals, Bajaus, Tausugs, and Yakans. It has been suggested that Zamboanga be merged into this article or section. ... Sama or Samal is an Austronesian language in the Sulu Archipelago. ... The Bajau are an indigenous ethnic group residing in Sabah, eastern Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines and parts of Sarawak. ... Tausug is spoken in Sulu province in the Philippines It is a member of the Visayan language family. ... Binomial name Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC. Belamcanda chinensis (Leopard flower; syn. ...

Oral history accounts note that the early Austronesian settlers - the highlander Subanons or the people who live by the suba or river and the Lutaos of the plains called the place "Jambangan", meaning a place abundant with flowers. Eventually, the lowlanders (the descendants of the early Austronesian settlers), the boat dwellers and sea gypsy tribes - the Bajaus and Samals collectively called the place "Samboangan." Apparently, "Samboangan" came from the word "Jambangan." In one of the earliest Spanish maps, the place was already called Samboangan, which meant as "docking point." Samboangan, though, was thought to have come from the word "sabuan" - the wooden pole used by the Samals and Bajaus in pushing their boats on shallow waters. The early Spaniards called the place "El Pueblo de Lutao" or the place of Lutaos. The Austronesian people are a population group in Oceania and Southeast Asia who speak or had ancestors who spoke one of the Austronesian languages. ...

Fort Pilar, now an outdoor principal Marian shrine, was founded in 1635 by the Spanish colonial government. The fort was the focus of a number of battles between Moro pirates and Spanish soldiers until 1718 when modifications to the fort were made. Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City, Philippines Fort Pilar (El Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza) is a 17th century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government in Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. ... Spanish East Indies This article covers the history of the Philippines from the arrival of European explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, to the end of Spanish rule in 1898. ... Moro may refer to: Moro Islamic Liberation Front Moro reflex Moors The term Moro (pl. ...

The city was the capital of the Republic of Zamboanga during its brief existence from May 18, 1899, to November 16, 1899. Capital Zamboanga City Language(s) Chavacano language Government Republic President Vicente Alvarez Historical era Philippine-American War  - Established 18 May, 1899  - Disestablished 16 November, 1899 The Republic of Zamboanga was a short-lived revolutionary republic, founded after the collapse of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. ...

During the American colonial period, Zamboanga City hosted a number of American regional governors, including General John J. Pershing who was military commander/governor of the Moro Province from 1909 to 1914. The Moro Province was administered directly from the city. The total number of United States citizens living in the Philippines is more than 130,000[]. Only about 22,000[], however, are permanent settlers. ... John Joseph Black Jack Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) was an officer in the United States Army. ... Moro Province is the former name of the combined province of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. ...

Prior to World War II, Zamboanga City was the center of commerce, trade, and government of Mindanao Island, being the capital of the Moro Province. In the city during World War II, Pettit Barracks was where part of the US Army's 43d Infantry Regiment (PS) was stationed here. After the invasion of the Philippines, the Japanese occupying forces landed at Zamboanga on March 2, 1942. They formed a defense headquarters, which was eventually taken by U.S. and Filipino forces in 1945. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Moro Province is the former name of the combined province of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. ... Pettit Barracks was located in Zamboanga City (Mindanao, the Philippines) and, along with Camp John Hay, was the location of the US Armys 43rd Infantry Regiment (PS). ... The 43d Philippine Scout Infantry Regiment (43d INF (PS)) was part of USAFFEs Philippine Division, during World War II. History of the 43d Infantry Regiment The 43d Infantry Regiment was formed in June of 1917, at Fort Douglas, Utah. ... is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American...

For much of the 1950s, the mayor of Zamboanga City was Cesar Climaco, a flamboyant personality who pursued policies of good governance and cleanliness.^[4] Later a prominent critic of Ferdinand Marcos, Climaco again became mayor in 1980, at a time of growing violence in the city. He was assassinated in 1984. Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. ...

Zamboanga City has had a diverse heritage. It has been over time a small Spanish fort, a U.S. governed capital of the Moro Province in Mindanao Island, one of the first chartered cities in the Philippine Commonwealth, and a war-torn town after World War II under Japanese occupation. Zamboanga became a strife-torn city under martial law and recurrent terrorists attacks. The city helped elevate the entire Zamboanga area when it became the number one Gross Domestic Productivity (GDP) area in the entire Philippines in 2006.^{[citation needed]}

The Philippine Department of Tourism is helping Celso L. Lobregat, the city mayor, to promote the city as an attractive tourist destination. Its numerous natural, historical, and cultural tourist attractions are a boon to new travelers to this ancient "City of Flowers."

In 2007, Zamboanga was slated to be divided into two separate Congressional districts in the eastern and western areas of the city (including the city proper), as a result of the 2000 Census change in population count. After the elections of 2007, Erbie Fabian re-elected as congressman, became the first representative of the city's second (east) district. Maria Isabelle Climaco is the representative the first (west) district in the congress.

Unsupported Plan

In recent years, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Zambasulta chapter wanted to divide Zamboanga City into seven municipalities creating a new province to "hasten the development of rural or remote areas." Opinions in local tabloids urged Zamboanguenos to support the creation of the province. But most of the Zamboanguenos declined the creation of the province, which proponents of the plan contend will result in damage to the local economy and hold back progress in Zamboanga.^{[citation needed]}

Government

Since 1983, Zamboanga City has been a highly-urbanized city, independent from Zamboanga del Sur. Zamboanga City received its own representation for the Philippine Congress beginning in 1984. The former lone congressional district is divided into two separate districts: the West District (I) from the City Proper to Labuan, and the East District from Tetuan to Limpapa(II). The government is composed of a mayor, vice mayor, two district representatives, and eight councilors in each district. Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. ...

Barangays

Zamboanga City has 98 barangays: A barangay (Tagalog: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy), also known by its former name, the barrio, is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward. ...

Map of the City of Zamboanga showing location of barangays

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1973, 428 KB) Summary map of zamboanga city Template:PD-self made Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1973, 428 KB) Summary map of zamboanga city Template:PD-self made Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Ayala, located at the western portion of Zamboanga, is a progressive barrio/barangay of the city. ... Cabatangan is a barrio/barangay in Zamboanga City with Pasonanca (north) and Santa Maria (south) as its boundaries. ... Pasonanca is a barrio/barangay of Zamboanga City belonging to the First (West) Congressional District where Pasonanca Park is located. ... Tetuan, located near the Zamboanga City central area, is the most populous barangay in the belonging to the citys Second (East) Congressional District. ... Tumaga is a district (barrio or barangay) of Zamboanga City. ...

Economy and industry

Central Business District of Zamboanga City

The Zamboanga economy is largely agricultural and aquacultural-based. Agriculture and fishing provide activity and income to 70 percent of the population. The city territory includes 560 km² of arable lands and 700 km² of permanent crops, mainly coconut. The city's farmers produce 86,000 metric tons of coconut a year, 26,000 metric tons of rice, and 11,000 metric tons of corn.^{[citation needed]}Average annual production of fish – from the sea or raised in fishponds inland – is about 1,600 metric tons.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Climaco_ave. ... Image File history File links Climaco_ave. ... The Central Business District of Sydney, Australia. ...

Zamboanga City has emerged in recent years as a principal producer of seaweed. Seaweed farming occupies close to 2,000 Zamboangueño farmers and 4.07 km² offshore. Average annual production is 14,000 metric tons.^{[citation needed]} Some consider the city’s economic prospects as bright with the value of investments increasing since 1993. From 1993 to 1994 the increase was 332%. From 1994 to 1995 it was 42%.^{[citation needed]} Ascophyllum nodosum exposed to the sun in Nova Scotia, Canada Dead Mans Fingers (Codium fragile) off Massachusetts coast For the band, see; Seaweed (band) For the rock musician, see; Seaweed (musician) Seaweeds are any of a large number of marine benthic algae. ...

Zamboanga is noted for sardine exports to the Philippine market. The sardines are also exported to the United States, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. There are canning factories located in the west coast of Zamboanga producing popular sardine brands. Sardine fishing and processing account for about 70 percent of the city's economy or P3 billion, according to press reports.^[5] Sardines can refer to: The plural of sardine, a species of fish. ...

Exports grew by 6 percent in 1995, and it continues to grow.^{[citation needed]} The top export items are coconut oil, marine products, and processed food. As part of its effort to boost economic development, the Zamboanga City government has committed 44 percent of its total budget to economic and infrastructure projects in recent years.

Zamboanga City is home to 66 banks (including branches), 53 pawnshops, 24 credit cooperatives, and seven lending institutions. Most of the banks operate automated teller machines. Supplied with energy by the National Power Corporation, the city at present has more electricity than it can use. In 1994, only 72 percent of the available power was consumed, with this ratio increasing by three percentage points in 1995.^{[citation needed]} For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ... Modern pawnbroker storefront A Pawnbroker is a person who offers loans to individuals who use their personal property as collateral. ... Credit as a financial term, used in such terms as credit card, refers to the granting of a loan and the creation of debt. ... Co-op redirects here. ... Cash machine redirects here. ... The National Power Corporation (Filipino: Pambansang Korporasyon sa Elektrisidad), also known as the NPC or Napocor, is a state-owned company that serves as the largest provider and generator of electricity in the Philippines. ...

Local economic planners have identified opportunities for investors in food processing, wood and forest-based products, coconut-based products, marine products, gifts, toys and house wares, machine and equipment fabrication, garment manufacturing, ceramics, and low-cost housing.

Transportation

• Land Transportation and Government Projects

Taxi service in the city is not well-established, although there are some independent taxis. The common mode of transportation in Zamboanga is by a Jeepney or a Tricycle. There are two types of city buses: the green bus and the blue bus. A new bus terminal was planned for construction in 2007 at the MCLL highway in Divisoria-Boalan area and is seen to be one of the most modern bus terminals in Mindanao when completed. The modern bus terminal serves as a prologue of East Coast's development as a business district. Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. ... Antique tricycle 19th century tricycle used in Iran A tricycle (often abbreviated to trike) is a three-wheeled vehicle. ...

Ninety-nine percent of the local road network is paved with concrete.^{[citation needed]} In the rural areas, the government has constructed 667 kilometers of farm-to-market roads. A law established a free port and special economic zone in the city known as Zamboecozone, which is the only free port in the country outside of Luzon.^{[citation needed]} The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (Zamboecozone), otherwise known by its corporate name as Zamboanga Freeport Authority (ZFA), was created by virtue of Republic Act 7903 authored by then Congresswoman and now City Mayor Maria Clara L. Lobregat. ...

• National and International Sea Port

sea also Port of Zamboanga

Zamboanga City has 19 seaports and wharves, twelve of which are privately-owned. The biggest and most modern is the government-operated main port which can accommodate 20 ships at any given time. There are 25 shipping lines whose vessels regularly call at the port of Zamboanga. A new international port will be open soon outside the city proper that can accommodate international ships and vessels. This port will be established at the Zamboecozone, which is under construction. The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (Zamboecozone), otherwise known by its corporate name as Zamboanga Freeport Authority (ZFA), was created by virtue of Republic Act 7903 authored by then Congresswoman and now City Mayor Maria Clara L. Lobregat. ...

Zamboanga City has also fastcraft services to Sandakan, Malaysia.

• International Air Port

The local airport has been upgraded to Zamboanga International Airport. It will be named after the late Mayor of Zamboanga city as Maria Clara L. Lobregat International Airport early in 2008. Its 2,610-meter primary runway can serve international flights. The government has earmarked P100 million in 2008 to completely rehabilitate the existing facilities, including the air navigation equipment.^{[citation needed]}Plans call for a 3,210-meter runway and a modern terminal building with fivejet bridges. A new airport has been planned to be built in the City's east coast barangays Talabaan and Taluksangay. Upon completion, it will be Mindanao's largest Aiport. Zamboanga International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Zamboanga, Chavacano and Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Zamboanga) (IATA: ZAM, ICAO: RPMZ) is the main airport serving Zamboanga City in the Philippines. ... A Jetway, jet bridge or aerobridge/airbridge is a moveable bridge, normally enclosed, which extends from an airport terminal gate allowing passengers to board an airplane without having to go outside. ...

• These are following carriers that serve ZIA.
  • Philippine Airlines- Manila
  • Air Philippines- Manila
  • Cebu Pacific- Cebu, Davao, Manila
  • South East Asian Airlines- Bongao, Cotabato, Jolo, Sandakan (Malaysia)
  • Asian Spirit- Bongao, Jolo, Sandakan (Malaysia)

• Three additional airline companies are expected to open their routes to the city. The expected date is yet to be announced to open the route here.
  • Air Asia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Sriwijaya Air

Zamboanga International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Zamboanga, Chavacano and Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Zamboanga) (IATA: ZAM, ICAO: RPMZ) is the main airport serving Zamboanga City in the Philippines. ... Philippine Airlines (abbreviated PAL, PSE: PAL), also known historically as Philippine Air Lines, is the national airline of the Philippines. ... Air Philippines is a low-cost airline based in Pasay City, Manila, the Philippines. ... Cebu Pacific Air is a low-cost airline based in Pasay City, Manila, the Philippines. ... South East Asian Airlines or SEAIR is an airline based in the Philippines and is committed to serve remote destinations throughout the Philippines. ... Asian Spirit is an airline based in Pasay City, Manila in the Philippines. ... AirAsia is a low-cost airline based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS, Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, operating scheduled services to over 100 destinations worldwide. ... Sriwijaya Air is an airline based in Indonesia. ...

Infrastructure

Western Mindanao Power Corporation produces 100 megawatts of electricity and is located near Sangali Fishing Complex in the east coast. This is to augment the supply of electricity currently provided by NAPOCOR. In 1994 only 48 percent of the total water production was consumed; in 1995 only 58 percent.^{[citation needed]}

The Zamboanga City Water District is expanding its reservoir and distribution system to meet the growing industrial demand for water. Zamboanga City is also the communications center of Western Mindanao. Local communications services include conventional and cellular telephone systems with direct distance dialing, paging services, telegraph and facsimile services, and the Internet.

Shopping centers and malls

As the center of commerce in Western Mindanao, Zamboanga is home to five shopping Malls and numerous department stores, supermarkets and retail stores.

Mindpro Citimall (opened in 1996, the first mall in the city) and Southway Square (opened in 2007) are two of the major malls located in the city proper. Yubenco Star Mall, located in Putik, Zamboanga City, is a shopping complex. Other shopping arcades in the city are LimTown Center (at La Purisima St.) and Midtown Plaza Mall (at Nuñez Extension). Mindpro Citimall- A huge shopping mall in Zamboanga City located at la purisima st. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Yubenco Star Mall is a shopping complex in Zamboanga City located at Maria Clara L. Lobregat highway (MCLL), Putik, Zamboanga City (fronting the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Main Plant). ... Midtown Plaza Mall- A Shopping Mall located at Nunez Extension corner Gov. ...

A Gaisano branch is planned to rise in the city. According to the Zamboanga Today headline (October 24, 2007, pg.1) Eddie Gaisano, one of the owners of Gaisano chain of malls, intends to invest^{[citation needed]} in "Asia's Latin City." The investor is presently looking for its proper location for the mall in Zamboanga, as reported in TV Patrol Chavacano (January 8, 2008). is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... TV Patrol Chavacano is ABS-CBN Zamboangas top-rating local newscast. ...

Moreover, a new 10-storey mall is slated to open. Upon completion, it would be the tallest commercial building in Asia's Latin City. Shoppers' Mall, managed by Huylian Development Corporation, has been two years under construction, and the expected opening of this mall will be three to four years from now. Another shopping mall, Shoppers' Center by ACLEM Properties (at the front of Southway Square) will have its soft opening with the inauguration of Red Ribbon franchise in Zamboanga. Shoppers Mall is owned by the Shoppers Chain of Stores, Inc. ...

A Robinsons Mall and an SM Mall ^[6] has also been proposed to be built in the city. These two proposed shopping malls are said to be built in the east coast of the city, somewhere near barangays Boalan, Divisoria or Putik. Robinsons and Marks and Spencer inside Raffles City. ... SM Prime Holdings, Inc (PSE: SMPH) is the parent company of the SM Groups shopping mall and retail operations. ...

Plaza Fair, a retailing investor from Manila, will have its latest department store-supermarket branch in Midtown Plaza Mall in Nuñez Extension. The opening of this branch will be opened within 2008. Midtown Plaza Mall- A Shopping Mall located at Nunez Extension corner Gov. ...

Foreign relations

Zamboanga is an important part of BIMP-EAGA area which stands for Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area. BIMP-EAGA is an agreement among the four Southeast Asian neighbor countries for economic cooperation. It has put Zamboanga City in touch with towns in Malaysia and Indonesia. As a result of contacts arising from BIMP-EAGA, an air and sea route has been opened between Zamboanga City and Sandakan in Malaysia. The East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is a subregional economic cooperation initiative in Southeast Asia. ... Location in Sabah and Malaysia Country Malaysia State Sandakan Establishment Government  - Council President Dr Yeo Boon Hai Area  - City 2,266 km²  (875 sq mi) Population (2006)  - City 427,200  - Density 184/km² (488/sq mi) Time zone MST (UTC+8)  - Summer (DST) Not observed (UTC) Website: http://www. ...

Sister cities of Zamboanga

• Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia (since 2006)
• Zaragoza, Spain (since 2005)
• Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia (since 2005)
• Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (since 2002)
• Dagupan, Pangasinan
• Sorsogon City, Sorsogon

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Education

Zamboanga City is home to three universities, three computer college branches, and numerous colleges and institutes in Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

The Western Mindanao State University (formerly Zamboanga Normal College founded 1914) is the first to be granted as a university in 1978. It is the only state university in the city. Its campus is located in Baliwasan and has offered college and vocational programs. The Ateneo de Zamboanga University, founded in 1912, and became the latest Ateneo school to become a university in 2001. The University now has a new campus located in Tumaga for its high school department. The new ADZU high school building currently holds the title for being the largest building in the City. The Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges changed its name to Universidad de Zamboanga(UZ) in 2005 after upgrading its status to a university. Western Mindanao State University is the only state university in Zamboanga City. ... The Ateneo de Zamboanga University is a private university in Western Mindanao. ... Universidad de Zamboanga formerly known as Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges Vision To be a premier educational institution providing quality education, training and technological services that is accessible and relevant to all in support of regional and national development. ...

Other notable schools and colleges are Pilar College, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga Regional Science High School, Zamboanga City State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Claret School of Zamboanga and the St. Joseph School. The Zamboanga-owned and pioneer Computer School in the region - Computer Technologies Institute (COMTECH) Inc., AMA Computer University and STI each have also satellite campus in the city. AMA Computer University (AMACU) is a university located in Project 8, Quezon City, Philippines. ... Meanings of STI: // Sega Technical Institute Southern Technical Institute - a university in Marietta, Georgia, USA Substitute Teaching Institute Swiss Tropical Institute Systems Technology Institute Speech Transmission Index - a measure of understanding for speech intelligibility Straits Times Index - a stock market index Shallow Trench Isolation Single Table Inheritance - a technique to...

Note: Courses leading to a bachelor of science in nursing in this city are the most in demand,^{[citation needed]} almost every school offers nursing courses. Because of the growing student demand for nursing courses, even the STI College-Zamboanga, a computer school opened a nursing course in 2004; followed by Southern City Colleges in 2007. Among the colleges and universities in the city the offers the BS nursing course, the one with the highest passing rate in the nursing board exam is the Universidad de Zamboanga. Its passing rate beat even that of the University of Santo Thomas and other well-known schools in the country. UZ's nursing board passers were the university's first batch of nursing graduates.

Hospitals and health centers

The city is also home to medical centers and hospitals. These provide quality health care service for Zamboanguenos.

Brent Hospital (Located at R.T.Lim Boulevard) was founded on February 2, 1914 by Charles Henry Brent, first Protestant Episcopal missionary bishop. It has also a school at its back, offering nursing and medical courses. Zamboanga City Medical Center is the largest medical facility in Region 9 in terms of bed capacity. The hospital was founded in 1918 as Zamboanga General Hospital.

Zamboanga Doctors' Hospital, Veterans Avenue, is the first privately owned hospital established in 1964. Ciudad Medical Zamboanga, one of the most equipped and advance medical centers in Zamboanga, is a five-storey medical complex located at Nunez Avenue. It was formerly known as Zamboanga Polymedic Hospital. Western Mindanao Medical Center, located at Veterans Avenue Extension, is the first hospital to serve patients from the former Western Mindanao Region in 1990. Universidad de Zamboanga Community Medical Center in San Jose is a university-owned hospital equipped with advanced medical facilities and has a 24-hour pharmacy located inside the center. Western Mindanao Medical Centre (WMCC) is a private hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and newly reconstructed building. It is located near Tumaga. Ciudad Medical de Zamboanga or simply Ciudad is one of the newest hospitals in this city. Located at Maria Clara Lobregat Highway, formerly known Nuñez EXTENSION. Zamboanga City MEdical Center, formerly known as the Zamboanga General hospital or to the locals, simply General, is located in the crossing in Veterans Avenue-Fort Pilar road. Other specialized hospitals are: Zamboanga Children's Hospital (a special hospital for pediatrics, located at Pilar Street); Salvador A. Cabato Memorial Hospital (located at Tetuan Highway); Edwin Andrews Air Base Hospital (located within the vicinity of Edwin Andrews Air Base, the sole command of the Philippine Air Force in Mindanao); Camp Navarro General Hospital (located inside Camp Navarro, the Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command); Zamboanga Puericulture Lying-in Maternity Hospital (located at Pura Brillantes Street); and the Mindanao Central Sanitarium (located at Pasabolong). Universidad de Zamboanga formerly known as Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges Vision To be a premier educational institution providing quality education, training and technological services that is accessible and relevant to all in support of regional and national development. ...

Tourism and attractions

The Philippine Department of Tourism has selected Zamboanga City to highlight as a tourist destination to be promoted nationally and internationally.^[7] Tourism to the Zamboanga Peninsula has trended upward in recent years. Domestic and foreign tourist arrivals increased 8 percent to 439,160 in 2005, according to data from the regional tourism office. The same report notes that Filipinos accounted for 80 percent of the tourist arrivals. Moreover, 50 percent of those tourists visited Zamboanga City.^[8]

Local tourist destinations include Fort Pilar, a landmark of the city's history and culture. Spaniards laid the fort's cornerstone on June 23, 1635.^[9] The former garrison also features Our Lady of Pillar shrine. The Fort area includes a national museum and a patio. Several events commemorating citywide celebrations and feasts are also held at the site.

Beside Fort Pilar is the Pettit Barracks site that US forces under Gen. C. Bates occupied after the capture of the city on November 15, 1899. It was named Pettit Barracks after Col. James S. Pettit, 31st Infantry, US Volunteer Commanding Officer of the Second Military District. He was later promoted to General, became the Inspector-General and later, the in-Charge of Civil Affairs of Zamboanga, Inspector-General's Department, US and Philippine Infantry. Occupied by Japanese forces in 1942-1945, the barracks were recaptured by United States and Philippine liberation forces on March 10, 1945, and turned over to the Philippines on July 4, 1946. is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Nearby Fort Pilar is Campo Muslim - Rio Hondo - Sahaya. This stilt village over the waters of Rio Hondo is populated by colony of coastal Tausugs, Samas, and Badjaos.^[10]

Located at the heart of the city is the old City Hall, which was used to be the capitol of the Moro Province and later the Zamboanga Province until 1952. The construction of this building started in 1905 and was completed in 1907 by the United States government. The structure is Mindanao's oldest government structure. ^[11]Today, the building serves as the City Hall of Zamboanga City and the mayor's office.

The Pasonanca Park, a recreation spot located at the north of city proper, is known for its greenery. The mountainous Abong-abong, located near Pasonanca, houses the famous pilgrimage site with cross at the top overlooking Zamboanga City. One of the attractions in Abong-abong is the fabled Mt. Pulongbato, an extinct volcano that is shaped like a turtle when viewed from afar and resembles a heart when seen from above.

One of the popular tourist spots is the modern Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which was originally located in the present Universidad de Zamboanga. The seat of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga was reconstructed in La Purisima St. in 1998-2002. Other attractions include Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (now R.T. Lim Boulevard, known of its Regatta of Vintas), the Yakan Weaving Village, and the Taluksangay Mosque.

City officials broke ground in 2007 for the "Paseo del Marina Zamboanga," a seafront parkway. The Paseo encompasses 2.5 hectares in what was a former slum, which required relocating 300 families.^[12]. The walkways faces Basilan Strait and is near Fort Pilar.

Travel concerns

A separatist movement fought by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and other armed opposition groups since 1972 for an independent Islamic state in the region that includes Zamboanga City has prompted some nations to issue warnings regarding the city and region as a travel destination.^[13]

Political and military tensions in the region during the 1980s raised fears that Zamboanga City was unsafe for outsiders. ^[13] Yet not only safety of foreigners was of concern. Kidnappings, assassinations, and bombings were so commonplace at the time that then Mayor Cesar C. Climaco erected a billboard on the front of city hall tallying the city’s violence.^[14]

However, Philippine Tourism Secretary Richard Gordon in 2001 charged that a U.S.-issued travel advisory to western Mindanao, including Zamboanga City, “smacks of discrimination.” “The practice of issuing travel advisories is discriminatory to developing countries like the Philippines. These advisories misrepresent the real situation in Mindanao.”^[15] Moreover, some critics point out that the U.S. never issued a travel warning to New York City or Washington D.C. after the 9/11 attacks.^[15]

On February 27, 2008, Philippine Sen. Loren Legarda said in a speech in Davao, Mindanao, to the League of Municipalities that “the ongoing conflict between rebel groups and the government continues to pose grave threats to the lives, property, and overall security of the people of Mindanao.”^[16]

Entertainment and recreation

The city has also popular recreation sites. Catribo Complex, Latitude, and Grand Alejandra's Place are among the popular discos in the city. Mindpro's six cinemas are the city's only existing movie theatres as the result of popularity of malls and the closure of old cinemas such as Rizal and Viva Theatres.

There are convention areas designed for regional and national events and conferences as well as social events. These are: Garden Orchid Convention Center, Marcian Convention Center, Zamboanga City Colliseum in Tetuan, Zamboanga City Convention Center and Regency Astoria in Pasonanca, and Patio Palmeras Convention Center at Patio Palmeras, Sta. Maria Road, Zamboanga City

Festivals

• Dia de Zamboanga

February 26, 1937- the date when Zamboanga was declared a chartered city under the Commonwealth Government. Charter Day of the City became a non-working holiday. A roster of special activities are lined up annually to mark the occasion.

• Holy Week

March/April (movable) A city procession known as the Santo Entierro (Holy Funeral) on Good Friday highlights the observance of the season of Lent. Celebrated in barangays Sta. Maria, Tetuan, and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, the Santo Entierro is a procession of Christ's images, many of the Stations of the Cross, along the city's main streets, depicting his last hours before, during, and after the Crucifixion. For the 1958 novel of the same name by Louis Aragon, see La Semaine Sainte. ...

• Flores de Mayo

May 1 - 31 A religious feast celebrated in all Catholic churches in honor of the Virgin Mary. Little children in white gala dresses walk up the altar to offer flowers to the image of the "Blessed Mother," as she is the Catholics call her. In some parts of the city, the traditional Santacruzan is also held. The Santa-cruzan is a procession of the Reyna Elena and other local beauties with their escorts, decked out in Maria Clara gowns and barong tagalogs, along major streets. For the architectural structure, see Church (building). ... The term Virgin Mary has several different meanings: Mary, the mother of Jesus, the historical and multi-denominational concept of Mary Blessed Virgin Mary, the Roman Catholic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary Marian apparitions shrines to the Virgin Mary Virgin Mary in Islam, the Islamic theological and doctrinal concept...

• Isra Wal Miraj

May 9 An Islamic event celebrating the nocturnal journey and ascension of Muhammad.

• Eid al-Fitr/Hari Raya Puasa

An Islamic event commemorating the end of the Muslim fasting season.

• Zamboanga Hermosa Festival (Fiesta Pilar)

October 3-12 Highlighted by the October 12 Fiesta Pilar in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pillar at the legendary Fort Pilar. The festival features week-long novena masses, cultural shows, agricultural fairs, cutural exhibits, a two-day mardi gras parade, the bandoreal, a regatta, torch parades, fireworks, and carnivals. The festival commences with a solemn procession and a grand mass at the Fort. With thousands of pilgrims converging in Zamboanga City, this is the peninsula's biggest festival.

• Feast of the Immaculate Conception

December 8 Feast day of Zamboanga City, commemorating the Blessed Virgin's Immaculate Conception; traditionally celebrated with a procession and a concelebrated mass highlighted by either First Communion or Ordination rites.

• Maulidin-Nabi

December 27 An Islamic celebration honoring the birthday of Muhammad.

• Fonda de Barangay

Week-long celebration in the Barangay/Barrios honoring their patron saints. The celebration usually starts with novena masses held every day for 9 straight days prior the feast day of the patron saint. every night, the barrio is lit up for celebration and merry-making that includes pageants, trade fair, parade, cock-fighting, carnival, musical competition and "baile."

Demographics

The most common languages and dialects in the city are Chavacano, Bisaya, Tagalog, English, Mandarin and Tausug.

The most dominant religion is Christianity at 88% with Roman Catholicism constituting 95-97%. The remaining 12% belongs to other non-Christian faiths (Islam, Buddhism, etc).

Famous Zamboangueños

There are Zamboanguenos who are famous for their fields of endeavor, especially in music, entertainment, and sports. These are the following:

• Marc Velasco- singer and composer, whose song "Ordinary Song" became a top hit in 2000.
• Chris Cayzer- Aficionado Perfumes model and singer, who had his first concert here in Zamboanga on July 2007 with Lovi Poe, another Aficionado model and singer/actress. His Zamboangueño parents were based in Australia, where he grew up.
• Alana Mas Soriano - singer, theater-artist.Went into the international scene as member of the famous female trio and recording artist under Viva Records known as FOJ later VANNA VANNA when they released their international records under Christian De Walden. Their hit singles were "Hurting Inside", "I Need Your Love". Alana is a solo artist now with her band known as Alana & Friends. She is the daughter of Alberto & Alilou (nee Mas) Soriano of Sta. Maria and the granddaughter of the famous singer Antonio "Tony" and Lottie Mas of Pasonanca.
• Susan Jane Ritter- beauty queen titlist; co-winner of Magica Dream Girl 1995 with Genesis Canlapan (actress Patricia Javier's real name) and later semifinalist in the 1997 Miss International in Japan.
• Armarie "Arms" Cruz- one of the "Final 12" and the lone Mindanao bet of Philippine Idol (now Pinoy Idol after GMA-7 acquired its franchise rights with Fremantle Media).
• April Ross Perez- 2002 Miss Earth Semifinalist and first Zamboanguena to win the Miss Philippines-Earth Title.
• Antonio Salcedo- Filipino Sprinter. Represented the Philippines in Several Far Eastern Games in the 1920s.
• Simeon Toribio- Filipino High Jumper, 1932 Olympics Bronze Medallist in Athletics. He later settled in Bohol and represented it in Congress.
• Harry Tañamor- Filipino Amateur Boxer. Two-time Bronze Medalist, silver medalist (2007) in World Championship in the Light Flyweight division.
• Roberto Gomez- World Pool nine ball 2007 runner-up. Beaten By Daryl Peach onto the finals 17-15.
• Tim Yap- Well-known singer, fashion icon and the owner of The Embassy bar in Manila.

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See also

• Wikitravel Entry on Zamboanga City, Philippines
• Media of Zamboanga City

External links

• Chavacano de Zamboanga Wikipedia
• Zamboanga City official government website
• Zamboanga.com
• Zamboanga City Gallery
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Mega Sardines

Online news

• Zamboanga City, Daily
• Zamboanga Online News
• The Official Website of Zamboanga Today Newspaper
• The Mindanao Examiner

References

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Bayawan City is a city located in the southern tip of Negros Oriental, Philippines, around 101 kilometers from the provincial capital Dumaguete City and near the provincial border with Negros Occidental. ... Baybay is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. ... Bayugan is one of the newest city and the only city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. ... Bislig City is a 4th class city in the province of Surigao del Sur, Mindanao Philippines. ... Bogo City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Bogo, Tagalog: Lungsod ng Bogo) is a 4th class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Borongan is a 5th class city in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. ... The City of Cabadbaran is a component city in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. ... The City of Cabanatuan is a first class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... Cadiz City is a 1st class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... The concrete jar where the legend of the citys name has been immortalized. ... City of Calapan is a 2nd class city in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. ... Calbayog City is a first class city in the province of Samar, Philippines. ... Candon City is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. ... Canlaon City is a city located in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. ... Carcar (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Carcar, Tagalog: Lungsod ng Carcar) is a 2nd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Catbalogan City is a 5th class city in the province of Samar, Philippines. ... Cauayan City is a 4th class city in the province of Isabela, Philippines. ... The City of Cavite is a third class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... Danao City is a 2nd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... The City of Dapitan is a 2nd class city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. ... Digos City is a 2nd class component city in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. ... Nickname: Location of Dipolog City in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte island of Mindanao, in the Philippines Coordinates: , Region Province Chartered as City January 1, 1970 Government  - Mayor Evelyn Uy  - Vice-Mayor Senen Angeles  - Legislative body City Council Area  - City 52. ... The City of Dumaguete is a city in the Philippine province of Oriental Negros. ... Escalante City is a 5th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Gapan City is a 5th class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... Gingoog City is located on the northeastern coast of Misamis Oriental. ... Guihulngan is a 4th class city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. ... Himamaylan City is a city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Iriga City is a 3rd class city in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. ... Isabela City is a 5th class city and the capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. ... Kabankalan City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Kidapawan City is a 2nd class city in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. ... Koronadal City, also known as Marbel to its locals, is a city in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. ... La Carlota City is a 3rd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Laoag City (Ilocano: Siudad ti Laoag; Chinese: 老沃; Pinyin: LÇŽowò) is a 1st class city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. ... The City of Lamitan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Lamitan) is a component city in the province of Basilan, Philippines. ... The City of Legazpi (Bikol: Ciudad nin Legazpi; Filipino: Lungsod ng Legazpi) is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. ... Ligao City is a 4th class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. ... The City of Lipa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Lipa) is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. ... Maasin City is a 5th class city in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. ... Malaybalay City is a 3rd class city in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. ... Malolos is a city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. ... The Islamic City of Marawi is a 3rd class city in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. ... Masbate City is a 5th class city in the province of Masbate, Philippines. ... The City of Mati is a city in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. ... The City of Meycauayan or Meycauayan is a 1st class urban city [1] in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. ... Science City of Muñoz is a 5th class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... Seal of the Municipality of Naga The City of Naga (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Naga; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Naga) is a component city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Oroquieta City is a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. ... Ozamiz is a 2nd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. ... Pagadian City is a 1st class city in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. ... Palayan City is a 4th class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... The City of Panabo (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Panabo, Filipino: Lungsod ng Panabo) is a 4th class city near Davao City in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. ... Passi City is a 5th class city in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. ... Roxas City is a 2nd class city in the province of Capiz, Philippines. ... Sagay City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... The Island Garden City of Samal is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. ... San Carlos City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... San Carlos City is a 2nd class city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. ... San Fernando City is a 3rd class city in the province of La Union, Philippines. ... The City of San Fernando, (Kapampangan: Lakanbalen ning San Fernando/Siudad ning San Fernando; Filipino: Lungsod ng San Fernando) is a 2nd class city in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. ... San Jose City is a 2nd class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... Nickname: Map of Bulacan showing the location of San Jose del Monte City Coordinates: 12°34 N 128° E Country Region Province Bulacan Districts Lone District of San Jose del Monte City 4th District of Bulacan (until 2004) Barangays 59 Incorporated (town) 1845 Incorporated (city) 2000 Government  - Mayor Dr. Eduardo... The City of San Pablo (Filipino: Lungsod ng San Pablo) is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. ... Nickname: Motto: Tindig Bayan, Sulong Mamayan (literally, Strong Town to Help Nations) Map of Laguna showing the location of Santa Rosa City Coordinates: 14°19N 14°3E Country Region Province 1st district of Laguna Districts 897 Barangays 18 Incorporated (town) January 15, 1792 Incorporated (city) July 10, 2004... Silay City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Sipalay City is a 5th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Sorsogon City is a city located at the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. ... Surigao City is a 2nd class city in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. ... Tabaco City is a 4th class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. ... Tabuk is a 5th class city in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. ... Tacloban City is the largest city and regional center of the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. ... Tacurong City is a 4th class city in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. ... Nickname: Map of Cavite showing the location of Tagaytay. ... View of the City of Tagbilaran from Bohol Plaza Resort Flag of Tagbilaran City Tagbilaran City is a 3rd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines. ... Tagum City (Dakbayan sa Tagum/Syudad sa Tagum) is a 1st class city in the 1st congressional district of the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. ... Map of Cebu showing the location of Talisay City. ... Talisay City is a 5th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... The City of Tanauan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tanauan) is a third class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. ... ≈ Tandag is a 5th class city in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. ... Tangub City is a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. ... The City of Tayabas (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tayabas) is a second class city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. ... Tanjay City is a 5th class city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. ... Tarlac City is a 3rd class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. ... Toledo City, formerly known as Pueblo Hinulawan, is a 2nd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Trece Martires City is a 4th class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... The City of Tuguegarao is a second class city in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. ... The City of Urdaneta is a 2nd class city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Victorias City is a 5th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... The City of Vigan is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...