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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte also known

as Digong and Rody, is a Filipino politician who is
the 16th and current President of the
Philippines and the first from Mindanao, the
southernmost major island group of the country, to
hold the office. He is chair of the ruling PDP–
Laban party. At 71 years old, Duterte is the oldest
person to assume the Philippine presidency; the
record was previously held by Sergio Osmeña at DURIAN MINDANAO
the age of 65.
“The Philippines’ Land of Promise”

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Erika Chryselle Gonzales

Gancayco (born September 20, 1990), better
known by her stage name Erich Gonzales, is
a Filipina actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-
CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career
at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality
talent search Star Circle Quest. She came to
prominence in her lead role Katorse.
 Mindanao encompasses the large island
of Mindanao plus smaller islands in the southern
Philippines. In its largest city, Davao, the Philippine
Eagle Centre and Davao Crocodile Park
showcase local wildlife. The urban People's Park
features statues of indigenous people and the
Durian Dome, named after the spiky, smelly fruit
that grows in abundance on Mindanao.
Southwest, the Mount Apo volcano has trails and
a lake.
Around Cagayan de Oro city are river
rapids, gorges and a zipline course. Southwest
from here, numerous waterfalls around Iligan City
include the large Maria Cristina Falls, plus Tinago
Falls, hidden inside a ravine. Cotabato City
features Islamic architecture at the massive Sultan
Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (Grand Mosque of
Cotabato). On the eastern coast, Davao Oriental
province is known for its white-sand beaches like
Dahican Beach, near the city of Mati. North of
Mindanao Island, Camiguin Island is home to
many volcanoes and hot springs. The northeastern
island of Siargao is popular for surfing and game
fishing.
The climate is tropical, with hot, humid
and rainy weather year-round. Jan–Apr is the
driest part of the year. The multicultural
Kadayawan Festival (Davao City, Aug) is a
traditional celebration of the harvest and
thanksgiving. Kasadya Street Dancing (Iligan City,
Sep) is a reenactment of Biblical scenes
performed in colorful costumes.
TOP DESTINATIONS and THINGS YOU
CAN DO IN MINDANAO
A travel wouldn’t be complete if you will
not see the beauty of the place and as what the
millenials do, take a selfie and post it on social
media. And guess what? Mindanao has a lot of
destinations that you can go. Let’s see and
explore the top and hot places that you can also
choose to enlighten your spirit and refreshen your
mood. What a terrific sight it would be!
1. Mount Apo 3. Kaamulan Festival
Mount Apo (Cebuano: Bukid Apo) and (Filipino: Bundok
Apo) is a large solfataric, potentially active
stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines.
With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea
level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine
Archipelago and is located between Davao City and
Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato
province in Region XII. Mt. Apo is said to be named after
a nobleman named Apong, who was killed while Kaamulan Festival is an annual convergence of all
mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter
tribal leaders in Agusan del Sur. The festival’s
Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the
word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” highlight is the authentic tribal performances
or “grandchild”. and/or rituals by the tribal priests. Kaamulan
Festival is celebrated every September 23rd in
2. Tinago Falls Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur.
Tinago Falls is a 4. Santikan Festival
waterfall on the Agus
River, located in On the dawn of 24th Araw ng Trento when the first
between the town of festival was launched the word “santikan”
Linamon and Iligan
emerged as a very significant label of the
City, Lanao del Norte in
the southern Philippine celebration.
island of
Mindanao.[1][2] It is Derived from the word “santik” which means
one of the main tourist “strike” , “santikan” for the Manobos means the
attractions of Iligan, a clash of two hard objects that cause friction or fire.
city known as the City In the historic days of Trento, this word was often
of Majestic Waterfalls. used by the natives as an invitation to a contest –
Tinago is a Filipino term
usually a competition between two Manobo
meaning "hidden", the
warriors or the ostensible “baganis”.
falls being hidden in a
deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately The Santikan Festival is celebrated every June 12
500 descending steps called the winding staircase. to 15 annually in Trento municipality which offers
The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully various friendly competitions.
into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like
a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave
where people can enter and listen to the rumbling
waters.