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Ozamiz City
Dakbayan sa Oroquieta
Lungsod ng Oroquieta
City
Flag of Ozamiz City
Flag
Nickname: 
City of Goodlife
Map of Misamis Occidental showing the location of Oroquieta City
Map of Misamis Occidental showing the location of Oroquieta City
CountryPhilippines
IslandMindanao
Class3rd Class City
ProvinceMisamis Occidental
Barrios or Barangays47
Government
 • TypeCity Legislative Council
 • MayorMayor Jorge T. Almonte
 • Vice-mayorDr. Henry Famas
Population
 (2007)
 • Total
65,349
 • Demonym
Oroquietanon
 • Language(s)
Cebuano Filipino English
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
WebsiteOroquieta City Official Government website

Oroquieta City is a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. It is the capital city of Misamis Occidental. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 65,349 people.

Entymology

Oroquieta derived its name from the words oro and kita. Oro which means "gold" in Spanish and quita or kita which means "to find" in the local dialect. The early inhabitants then had found gold along the river.[2]

History

Layawan was the oldest name of Oroquieta, which was the barrio in the province of Misamis since 1861 until 1879. The early settlers then of the barrio were Boholano peddlers. They found so many stray animals along the river, thus they named the place Layawan, which means a place of stray animals. A little later, Misamis was divided into two provinces, Misamis Occidental and Oriental. Then in 1880, Layawan changed its name into Oroquieta when it became a town. Some sources revealed that the town got its name from a famous barrio in Spain where Father Toas Tomas Casado, the first parish priest here and General Domingo Mariones y Murillo, a hero in the battle of Oroquieta, were born.


Another version is that Oroquieta had derived its name from the word ‘ORO’ and ‘KITA’. The early inhabitants then had found gold along the river. Thus, the name ‘ORO’ which means Gold and ‘QUITA’ or ‘KITA’ which means to find.

Layawan river

Many years had passed; Oroquieta progressed by leaps and bounces until finally it became the capital town (cabecera) on January 6, 1930. As capital town, people of various neighboring provinces came and inhabited in the place where they earn their living through fishing, farming, merchandising and other forms of businesses. Soon afterwards its income increased simultaneously with increase in population.


It is worthy to note that sometime in 1942, Oroquieta was made the capital of the free Philippines by the guerillas. (Personal interview with the late Atty. Vicente Blanco, Municipal Mayor during the Japanese Occupation)

It must be remembered that during this time the late President Manuel L. Quezon together with the late Sergio Osmeña, Sr., a bodyguard and Major Manuel Nieto, Sr. landed in Oroquieta after their evacuation from Corregidor to Australia.

The seat of government of the Free Philippines then was the Capitol. The Free Philippine Government was then issuing Misamis Occidental emergency notes. Late President Quezon, upon knowing that Oroquieta was made a capital of the Free Philippines and that the town was issuing emergency notes, authorized the Printing of the Mindanao emergency note.

Another noteworthy incident during the Japanese occupation was the visit of the former President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos and Major Manzano to Oroquieta. That time, the Commanding General of Mindanao was the late Col Wendell Fertig.

Oroquieta was created a City under R.A. 5518 and inaugurated as a chartered city on January 1, 1970. The charter converting the municipality of Oroquieta into a city are signed by President Marcos on June 25, 1969 in the presence of the then City Mayor, the late Ciriaco C. Pastrano, with the newly elected councilors and other city officials.

Oroquieta City is and will always be the home of hospitable and peace loving people.


Geography

Oroquieta City is bounded on the south by Aloran and the north of Lopez Jaena. On the eastern side is Iligan Bay, with Concepcion on the southwest and Sapang Dalaga on the northwest. Lowland plains and coastal lowlands are located in the City’s eastern side while highlands and mountains tower over its western side. The City occupies roughly 26,393 hectares, the majority of which comprises the mountain barangays of Mialen, Toliyok and Sebucal, averaging less than a thousand hectares per Barangay, the 47 barangays of the City outsize its urbanized counterparts.

Barangays

Oroquieta City is politically subdivided into 47 barangays.

  • Apil
  • Binuangan
  • Bolibol
  • Buenavista
  • Bunga
  • Buntawan
  • Burgos
  • Canubay
  • Clarin Settlement
  • Dolipos Bajo
  • Dolipos Alto
  • Dulapo
  • Dullan Norte
  • Dullan Sur
  • Lamac Lower
  • Lamac Upper
  • Langcangan Lower
  • Langcangan Proper
  • Langcangan Upper
  • Layawan
  • Loboc Lower
  • Loboc Upper
  • Rizal Lower
  • Malindang
  • Mialen
  • Mobod
  • Ciriaco C. Pastrano (Nilabo)
  • Paypayan
  • Pines
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • San Vicente Alto
  • San Vicente Bajo
  • Sebucal
  • Senote
  • Taboc Norte
  • Taboc Sur
  • Talairon
  • Talic
  • Toliyok
  • Tipan
  • Tuyabang Altohttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oroquieta_City&action=edit
  • Tuyabang Bajo
  • Tuyabang Proper
  • Rizal Upper (Tipalac)
  • Victoria
  • Villaflor

Establishments

Shopping Centers/General Merchandise

  • AIKO Shopping Home - located at Cor. Enerio & Juan Luna Sts., Oroquieta City (0918-7441959)
  • Amil Gift Shop - located at Mabini St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1303
  • Aurorama - Barrientos St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1227
  • Crisky Fashion Collection - Mabini St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1400
  • East Coast Merchandising - J.P. Quijano St., Oroquieta City 0919-3631898
  • 38 West Merchandising - Enerio St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1517
  • LB Enterprises - Enerio, Oroquieta City 0916-9946393
  • Metro Oroquieta Shopping Center - Cor. Independence & J.P. Quijano Sts., Oroquieta City 0919-7862295
  • Ronl General Merchandise - Independence St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1463
  • SBU General Merchandise - Juan Luna St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1550
  • Sincere Merchandising - Enerio St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1263
  • Uptown Square General Merchandise - Barrientos St., Oroquieta City 0917-9324799
  • Oroquieta Town Center - Soon


Restaurant/ Bars

  • DDC Noodle House - Pastrano St., Oroquieta City 0906-9130071
  • Chopstick Resto Bar - Independece St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1225
  • Halang-Halang Stalls - City Plaza, Oroquieta City
  • Jingle Bells Resort Music Bar & KTV - Taboc Sur, Oroquieta City 0928-3893908
  • Kamayan sa Oro - Pastrano St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-0155
  • Moniakan Resto Bar - Independence, Oroquieta City 0921-3651332
  • Pola's Canteen - M. Revil St., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1008
  • Rhovic's Place Hotel & Restaurant - City Plaza Boulevard, Oroquieta City 0918-580-1906
  • Tatong's Beach Resort & Restaurant - San Vicente Bajo, Oroquieta City 0919-2457305/0917-7442222
  • Paseo Rafael -
  • Carmela's Cakes and Pastries - M. Revil St., Oroquieta City
  • Sugbahan - located at the back of Rhovic's Place
  • Smith's Restobar - Loboc, Oroquieta City
  • Bianos Homemade PIZZA - Quijano Streest, Oroquieta City


Hotels/ Lodging House

  • Century Pension House - Independence St., Lower Langcangan (088) 531-1225
  • Dajao Lodge - Pastrano St., Poblacion I 0910-6030492 0919-6866172
  • Daminar Riversidce and Garden - Brgy Villaflor, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1998
  • Rhovic's Place Hotel - Brgy Villaflor, Oroquieta City 0918-5801906
  • Rhapsody Inn - Brgy. Layawan, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1594
  • Emily's Lodge - Lower Lancangan, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1505
  • Sheena's Inn - Corner Barrientos & Del Pilar Sts., Oroquieta City (088) 531-1158
  • St. Gerard's Lodging House - Rizal St., Poblacion I, Oroquieta City
  • Tatong's Beach Resort - San Vicente Bajo, Oroquieta City 0919-2457305/0917-7442222
  • Circle Inn Lodging House - Loboc, Oroquieta City


Hospitals

  • Misamis Occ. Provincial Hospital - Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City(088) 531-1042
  • St. Therese Hospital - Layawan, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1274
  • Oroquieta Community Hospital - Poblacion I, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1858
  • Holy Family Clinic - Canubay, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1247
  • Dignum Foundation Hospital - Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1689


Supermarket/Drugstores

  • Botica Jane Drugstore and Supermarket - Juan Luna Street, Poblacio II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1014
  • Century Drug Store - Independence Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1225
  • EJM Pharmacy - Calapini Stree, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1721
  • Farmacia Jessica/Grocery - Villarin Street, Pob. II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1172
  • G & P Pharmacy (open 24 hours) - Calapini Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1304
  • HG Trading - Villarin Street, Pob. II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1397
  • Mercury Drug Store - Corner Barrientos and J. P. Quijano Streets, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1014
  • Rose Pharmacy - Oroquieta City


Banks

  • Banco De Oro (BDO) Enerio Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1121
  • Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)- Cor. Rizal and Pastrano Streets, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1095
  • Philippine National Bank (PNB) -J. Ozamiz Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1052/53
  • Rural Bank of Oroquieta (RBO) - Cor. M. Revil & Barrientos Streets, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1261
  • United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)- Enerio Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1123/24
  • First Valley Bank - Oroquie City

School/Learning Centers

  • Misamis University- Poblacion I, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1153
  • Stella Maris College - Poblacion I, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1675
  • Southern Capital Colleges - Poblacion II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1170
  • Misamis Occ. Institute of Technology - Poblacion I, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1965
  • CLAN - Poblacion I, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1868
  • Oroquieta City Agro Industrial - School Villaflor (088) 531-2111

Communication Facility

  • Globe Telecom
  • Smart
  • PLDT
  • SUN CELLULAR
  • PT&T
  • Philippine Postal Service Office


Other Services

  • Caltex Gasoline Station - Upper Loboc, Oroquieta City (088) 531-2128
  • Petron Gasoline Station - Poblacion II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1051
  • SEAOIL Gasoline Station - Talic, Oroquieta City (088) 531-0056
  • Shell Gasoline Station - Poblacion II, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1140
  • DXOM Radio Station Lower Loboc, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1821
  • Radyo Natin - Lower Loboc, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1821
  • Misamis Cable TV - Pastrano Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-0087
  • RMA Cable TV - Mobod, Oroquieta City 0920-707-7038
  • LBC- Enerio Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1585
  • JRS Express - J.P. Quijano Street, Oroquieta City (088) 531-1519


City Tourism/Attractions

'Historical

  • Provincial Capitol Building - Capitol Grounds Capitol Drive. The Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol building was built in 1935. It was adjudged as one of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the Philippines in 1973.
  • City Kiosk - City Plaza Poblacion I. Often referred to by the locals as the “kiosko”, It was built in 1912 as a municipal bandstand.
  • Oroquieta City Public Plaza - Poblacion I. A unique park by the sea, its beautiful landscape is ideal for early morning jogs

Cultural

  • Oroquieta City Museum - 3rd Floor City Hall Annex Building Independence Street. Attractions: The city museum showcases a collection of various antique pieces loaned or donated by some pioneering families of Oroquieta. The museum’s priceless collections offer a glimpse of the “Oroquietanian Heritage.”

and afternoon strolls. Known to be one of the best plazas in Northern Mindanao, it provides a beautiful view of the Iligan Bay seascape.

Natural/Man Made

  • Layawan River - A consistent awardee of the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran as the Cleanest Inland body of Water in the Philippines. Layawan River’s pristine water flows directly from the bosom of Mt. Malindang and is ideal for fishing, swimming and other water sports such as water tubing.
  • Libadatama Dam`- Barangay Dolipos Bajo. Located a few kilometers from the city proper. What was originally constructed for irrigation purposes, the dam area soon became a favorite picnic destination. Experiencing the strong rushing current of the water is quite a thrill in itself. The clear and cool water of the Layawan River provides a soothing relief from the summer heat.
  • Ciriaco H. Pastrano Hanging Foot Bridge - Poblacion II/Barangay Taboc Norte. Crossing this hanging footbridge provides a scenic view of the Layawan River below.
  • Peace Resort - Poblacion I , This seaside resort provides a refreshing haven for picnic lovers as they enjoy swimming in the cool waters of Iligan Bay.
  • Sebucal Hot Spring - Barangay Sibucal. It’s steaming water springs out from the heart of Mount Malindang. It is one of the favorite destinations for mountaineers.
  • Marine Sanctuary - Barangay Mobod. A facility maintained for the protection and preservation of our rich marine resources. It is also a great site for diving and snorkeling.

Festivals

  • Inug-og Festival - An annual October event in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (“Birhen sa Santo Rosaryo”). The festival is celebrated with street dancing and ritual presentations by contingents of dancers, props men and instrumentalists in colorful indigenous costumes.
  • Light A Tree - This annual Light A Tree activity kicks off with the transportation of the city plaza into a Christmas Wonderland.
  • Dayan-Dayan Festival - The Dayan-Dayan Festival is an inter-barangay competition for the Most Festive and Most Lighted Barangay during the entire of the Christmas Season.

Delicacies / Specialties

  • Banana Chips
  • Broas
  • Lumyagan (Local Squids)
  • Suman
  • Virgin Coconut Oil
  • Various Tropical Fruits

Projects

Oroquieta City will continue to progress with the implementation of various infrastructures projects.

  • The OROQUIETA CITY SEA PORT
  • OROQUIETA CITY FISH PORT- Canubay
  • OROQUIETA CITY TOWN CENTER/ CITY CENTER COMPLEX - Bunotex Area
  • OROQUIETA CITY BYPASS ROAD - diversion highway traversing the upper barangays from Mobod through San Vicente Alto.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Zip codes in the Philippines". Retrieved 2009-03-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Oroquieta Legend (retrieved: 26 April 2009)

8°29′N 123°48′E / 8.483°N 123.800°E / 8.483; 123.800

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special%3ADiff%2F295132243