Tourism

Misamis Occidental — A three-day exploratory visit formally began on January 23 following the arrival of Korean investors in Misamis Occidental, opening new opportunities for partnership, innovation, and long-term collaboration. The delegation was welcomed by the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental, together with the City Government of Ozamiz, led by Mayor Sam Norman Fuentes. The group

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Despite long-held misconceptions about Mindanao, the province is emerging as a secure and promising destination for foreign investment, as Korean investors explored tourism spots and agricultural products during the three-day tour. Provincial and local government officials, together with members of the business sector, held an open forum with the Korean delegation led by

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Governor Henry S. Oaminal said the recent three-day exploratory visit of Korean investors reflects growing confidence in Misamis Occidental despite existing foreign travel advisories affecting Mindanao. The governor acknowledged that some foreign governments, including the Republic of Korea, have issued “red advisories” discouraging travel to Northern Mindanao, but stressed that these are

OROQUIETA CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Around 1,000 motorcycle riders from the BMW Owners’ Society of Saferiders, Incorporated (BOSS) felt the Misamisnon Hospitality on Day 2 of the 2026 BOSS Ironman Mindanao Cup, marking the first time the endurance ride included the province as an official checkpoint. The 2026 BOSS Ironman Mindanao Cup converged at the

MANILA — Misamis Occidental has been named an official partner local government unit (LGU) of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 (MUPH 2026), positioning the province as a host of key preliminary activities of the national pageant. The partnership was formally announced on February 16 during the press presentation of the pageant’s 51 candidates held at City

CLARIN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL – After a six-year hiatus, the Municipality of Clarin revived its much-anticipated Suman Festival as part of the 105th Araw ng Clarin celebration, drawing spectators from within and outside the town to the Clarin Town Center on February 21. The comeback of the festival, which was paused from 2020 to 2025, marked