Mindanao

Mindanao is located in southern part of the Philippines including the island of Sulu. Other component larger island in Mindanao are Basilan, Tawi-Tawi group of island in western side; Samal and Sarangani in southern part; Camiguin located in the north and Dinagat on the pacific side.

Mainland Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines at 94,630 square kilometers, The Island is the home of the world largest flying bird the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi).

Political Subdivision and Economy

Mindanao has six (6) political divisions; Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Northern Mindanao (Region X), Davao Region (Region XI), SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), CARAGA (Region XIII) and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Fishing is number one industry in Mindanao and a city tag as tuna capital of the Philippines is also here in Southern part of the island which is General Santos City. Palm oil and rubber plantation industries is also invested in Agusan del Sur, Sultan Kudarat and some part of western Mindanao respectively.

Two vast pineapple plantation in Asia is located in the island, the DOLE Philippines in South Cotabato and Del Monte Philippines in Bukidnon.Central Mindanao tag as one of our rice granary in the country and Davao region the number one banana and exotic fruit (durian) producer.