Zamboanga del Sur Province, Philippines

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Lapuyan Falls: The favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas, usual meeting place with many a young country swain in some secluded cavern beneath the rocky forest lane.

Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

The Province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

• Created in September 17,1952 R.A. No. 711 with a land area of 473,491 hectares.
• The province of Zamboanga del Sur is in Region IX
• The capital city of Zamboanga del Sur is Pagadian City.

Geography of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Location of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the western part of Mindanao and is the Zamboanga Peninsula. Zamboanga del Sur is occupying the southern section of the Zamboanga Peninsula that forms the western part of the island of Mindanao. It is located within longitude 1220 54' to 1230 40' east and latitude 70 22' to 80 20' north. It is bounded in the north by the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, in the south by the Moro Gulf, in the southwest by the newly-created Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, in the east by the Province of Misamis Occidental, the Panguil Bay and a portion of Lanao del Sur Province.

Stretching northward from Sibugay Province in the southwest and running along the northern boundary onward to Salug Valley in the east is a mountainous country. The coastal plains are narrow strips extending regularly from the southwest, then spreading into wide flat lands when reaching the coastal plains of Baganian Peninsula in the southeast.

History of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

The name of the Province was derived from the Malay word Jambangan, meaning a pot or place of flowers. Historically, Zamboanga was the capital of the Moro Province, which comprised of five (5) districts, namely: Cotabato, Davao, Sulu, Lanao and Zamboanga. In 1940, these districts became individual provinces. Zamboanga City became the capital of the Zamboanga Province. Soon after the Second World War, the provincial capital was transferred to Dipolog. After that, Molave was created as the provincial capital of the Province of Zamboanga by virtue of RA 286 dated June 16, 1948. Zamboanga del Sur was carved out from the former Zamboanga Province that encompassed the entire peninsula in Southwestern Mindanao on September 17, 1952 by virtue of Republic Act 711. As the 52nd province of the Republic, it originally consisted of 11 towns, which later expanded into 42 municipalities and one city-Pagadian, its capital.

It was sub-divided into three (3) congressional districts with 11 municipalities and one (1) city in the first, 15 municipalities in the second, and 16 towns in the third. In 1990, Executive Order 429 reorganized the administrative set-up of Region IX and identified Pagadian City as the new regional center. The gradual transfer of regional offices of the national government agencies started in mid-2002. The Department of Agriculture (DA) with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were the first that had transferred while other regional offices only established their field or extension office.

Political developments in February 2001 saw another major change in the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga del Sur. Its inhabitants voted to create a new province out of the Third Congressional District-named the Zamboanga Sibugay Province. Republic Act 8973 embodies the legal creation of the said province. The mother province is now left with 26 municipalities and one city with 681 barangays

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People of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

The major dialect is Cebuano, spoken by 61.31% of the population. Also spoken are Tagalog, Subanon, Chavacano, Ilonggo, Maguindanao, Tausug, Boholano, and Ilocano.

The province is shaped historically by various migration patterns with the Subanen people being the longest established group. This was followed by the Muslims and then by the Visayans. Other notable migrations came in later adding to accelerate development of the area. These are the Chavacano, Tagalog, and Muslims from neighboring provinces. On the percentage of ethnic grouping and dialect spoken, the 1995 official census divided the population of the province into tribal groups based on their mother tongues. With the population growth rate of 1.74 % in 1995 to 2000, it is expected that these percentage still prevail in the year 2000. Cebuano is 77.60 %, Subanen is about 9.01 %, Muslims is 6.6 %, Chavacanos is 1.33 %, Ilocanos is 1.02 %, Tagalogs is .32 %, Chinese is .03 % and others is 4.05 %.

Local Government Unit LGU of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Zamboanga del Sur is subdivided into 26 municipalities and 1 city. These divisions are further subdivided into 681 barangays. The province has two congressional districts.

• Provincial Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
  • Gov. Aurora E. Cerilles: Elected in 2004 - 2007 then re-elected for a second term 2007 - 2010
• Provincial Vice-Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
  • Roseller L. Ariosa
• Congressional Representatives of Zamboanga del Sur
  • District 1: Congressman Victor J. Yu
  • District 2: Congressman Antonio H. Cerilles

Businesses in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Businesses of Province

Religions in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Religion is an important social element in the lives of the people in the province. Roman Catholic is overwhelmingly dominant among the Visayan, Chavacano and Luzon-originated ethnic groups. This is embraced by more than two-fifths of the population. However, it appears that other Christian groups have gained some ground in the province. These include the Evangelical Churches, United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Aglipayan, Iglesia Ni Kristo and other religious sects. Next to Roman Catholics, the Evangelical groups are the second dominant religious group in the province.

June 30, 2007

Pope appoints new bishop of Zamboanga Sur

By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO

Pope Benedict XVI yesterday appointed Monsignor Julius Sullan Tonel as new bishop for the prelature of Ipil in Zamboanga del Sur.

Tonel’s appointment was officially published in the Vatican yesterday and announced here by outgoing Papal Nuncio Archbishop Fernando Filoni.

This is, indeed, welcome news for the faithful of Ipil since they have been without a bishop for more than a year already, Filoni said.

Ipil’s former bishop, Antonio Ledesma S. J., was transferred to the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City in March, 2006.

Born in Davao City on Aug. 31, 1956, Tonel studied philosophy at Saint Francis Xavier Minor Seminary in Davao, and theology at the Central Seminary of the University of Santo Tomas, in Manila. Ordained to the priesthood on April 12, 1980 in Davao at the age of 23, Tonel earned his Licentiate in Liturgical Theology at the Saint Anselmo Pontifical Institute of Liturgy in Rome.

He also served as director of the Archdiocesan Family Apostolate in Davao, then as rector of the Archdiocesan Seminary, and president of the Commission for Basic Ecclesiastical Communities.

For five years, he was also the rector of the Regional Major Seminary and since 2002, he has been the vicar general of the archdiocese of Davao. No date has been set yet for Tonel’s ordination and installation as bishop of the Prelature of Ipil.

Schools in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Southern Mindanao College Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Economy of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Agri-based manufacture of coco oil, livestock feed milling, rice/ corn milling, including the processing of fruits; gifts and housewares made from indigenous materials like handmade paper, roots, rattan, buri, and bamboo; wood-based manufacture of furniture and furniture components from wood, rattan, and bamboo; marine and aquaculture including support services; construction services and manufacture of marble, concrete, and wooden construction materials.

Natural Resources of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Agri-based manufacture of coco oil, livestock feed milling, rice/ corn milling, including the processing of fruits; gifts and housewares made from indigenous materials like handmade paper, roots, rattan, buri, and bamboo; wood-based manufacture of furniture and furniture components from wood, rattan, and bamboo; marine and aquaculture including support services; construction services and manufacture of marble, concrete, and wooden construction materials.

Tourists Attractions of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

• Megayon Festival
  • It is an institutionalized tri-people festival to showcase the arts and crafts of Zamboanga del Sur.
• Buklog
  • One of the religious rituals and ceremonies of the Subanens, it represents the social hierarchy of the Subanon community.
• Lapuyan Falls
  • It is the favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas.
• Lakewood
  • Some 15 km. from Brgy. Tubod is a beautiful mountain lake, on the banks of which is located the town of Lakewood, a quiet and lovely place where the air is heavy with the scent of wild champakas and the fragrance of a thousand nameless herons.
• Lake Dasay
  • The second largest mountain lake in the province, Lake Dasay is located in the town of San Miguel. Its luscious mouth is parted like the smile of a country damsel yet silent fury lurks beneath its innocent-looking waters.
• Sominot Cave
  • Massive pillars and columns guard the entrance to Sominot Cave. Deep within, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites adorn wide spaces. The subterranean stream makes a long journey towards the coast and empties into the Tukuran River.
• Malindang Mountain Resort
  • It is a favorite tourist destination of big groups who want to commune with nature. The resort is owned and managed by Rogelio Mabanag, one of the most outstanding farmers in Zamboanga del Sur.
• Aurora Mountain Resort
  • The resort has been carved out of a hillside in Barangay Anonang, town of Aurora. It has a wide swimming pool, which is the favorite hunt of bathers from the nearby eastern municipalities.
• Lily’s Hidden Spring
  • Along the rocky highlands and steep mountainside flows the lovely Lily’s Hidden Spring, endowed with splashing waters to the delight of nature lovers.

Fiestas, Festivals and Traditions of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

• Megayon Festival
  • An institutionalized tri-people festival to showcase the arts and crafts of Zamboanga del Sur.
• Buklog
  • One of the religious rituals and ceremonies of the Subanens, it represents the social hierarchy of the Subanon community.
• CITY PAROCHIAL FIESTA
  • January, 3rd Sunday; Pagadian City's Fiesta in honor of the patron Sto. Niño is a colorful event showcasing the Zambulawan festival, a regatta (fluvial parade), trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows, sports competitions, as well as civic military parade.
• City Charter Day (Araw ng Pagadian);
  • June 21 ; Commemorating Pagadian's becoming a chartered city, this is observed annually but celebrated with festivities only every 10 years.
• Zamboanga del Sur Anniversary
  • September 17 ; The mother province's anniversary is marked with agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural presentation and sports competitions.

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