In the Philippines, provinces are one of its primary political and administrative divisions. There are 82 provinces at present, which are further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The local government units in the National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are independent of any provincial government. Each province is governed by an elected legislature called the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and an elected governor.
Misamis Occidental, officially the Province of Misamis Occidental, is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Oroquieta. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Panguil Bay to the south and Iligan Bay to the east. The province of Misamis was originally inhabited by Subanens who were an easy target by the sea pirates from Lanao.
Lanao del Norte, officially the Province of Lanao del Norte, is a province in the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Tubod.
Misamis Oriental, officially the Province of Misamis Oriental, is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital, largest city and provincial center is the city of Cagayan de Oro, which is governed independently from the province.
Davao de Oro, officially the Province of Davao de Oro, is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Nabunturan. It used to be part of the province of Davao del Norte until it was made a separate province in 1998.
Iligan, officially the City of Iligan, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Northern Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 363,115 people.
Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion, is a 6th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Located in the island of Maestro de Campo. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,561 people.
Oroquieta,(formerly/originally known as Layawan), officially the City of Oroquieta, is a 4th class component city and capital of the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,301 people.
José Ozámiz y Fortich was a Spanish Filipino lawyer and politician from Misamis Occidental.
The legislative districts of Camiguin are the representations of the province of Camiguin in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its lone congressional district.
The legislative districts of Misamis Occidental are the representations of the province of Misamis Occidental in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts.
The legislative districts of Misamis Oriental are the representations of the province of Misamis Oriental in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts.
Corazon "Cora" Torraba Nuñez Malanyaon was a Filipina politician, lawyer, and accountant. She served as the representative of Davao Oriental's 1st district twice, from 2001 to 2007 and again from 2016 to 2022. She also served twice as the governor of Davao Oriental: from 2007 to 2016 and from 2022 until her death in 2023. She started her political career as a member of the Davao City Council from 1986 to 1987 and 1988 to 1992.
Oscar "Oca" Seriña Moreno is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental, from 2013 to 2022. He is a lawyer by profession and a former banker before he entered public service.
Emilio Cabrera Macias II was a Filipino politician and doctor who held various positions in the Philippine Government, particularly in the Province of Negros Oriental.
Election will be held in Northern Mindanao for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 9, 2016.
The Misamis Occidental Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Philippine province of Misamis Occidental.
Steve Chiongbian Solon is a Filipino politician from the province of Sarangani in the Philippines. Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon is a public servant who emerged from the business community. Coming a from Cebu-based family with a long and successful history in business and public service, Steve is related to a Misamis Occidental Chiongbians, whose William Chiongbian–a lone district congressman of Misamis Occidental from 1953 to 1963 and again from 1965 to 1972 and provincial governor from 1988 to 1992– was his grandfather James' brother. His grandfather was Don Victoriano Taghap Chiongbian (1890-1939), the first municipal mayor of Don Mariano Marcos, Misamis Occidental.
The Misamis Oriental Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Philippine province of Misamis Oriental.
The governor of Misamis Occidental, is the chief executive of the provincial government of Misamis Occidental. The governor holds office at the Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term. In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.
