Initao, Misamis Oriental
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Initao is a third-class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines
. Initao is seated about 39 km west of province capital Cagayan De Oro City, 29.5 km east of Iligan City and about 767 km south-south-east of Philippine main capital Manila. The geographic coordinates of Initao are 8° 30' 0 N, 124° 17' 59 E.
According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 35,000 people in 10,702 households. It was once declared the poorest town in the Philippines.
The bustling town thrives mostly on fishing and agricultural farming; however, different small business establishments have flourished, making the town self-sustained in ways.
Skirted by Macajalar Bay, snorkeling
and beach bumming is one of the pastimes. Meanwhile storms and other natural phenomena rarely bother this small, bustling town.
All government offices are found in the "poblacion": that is the center of the town.
In 1957, the barrio of Naawan, then part of Initao, was constituted into the town of Naawan
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A different variety of corals dominate the underwater and a wide variety of fish can be found making home amidst it. Tourists interested in a snorkelling safari may set up a tent or rent cottages located near the park.
Currently the park is under extensive development. A "skywalk" is being built near the old hospital site. It was designed with the aid of the Cagayan Mountaineers Group.
Resort amenities include a pool, well-tended cottages, convention hall and a man-made island. There are sleeping quarters and private cottages for those who plan to stay overnight.
There are three other known beaches in the town aside from Midway White Beach; there is the adjacent Hapitanan (means "Drop-in" in local dialect) Beach; this beach is frequented by locals because of its cheap rates; residents and tourists can even stay there without paying if they don't use any cottages as there is no entrance fee, and Don Arc Poblete Beach Resort (named after the owner Arc Poblete), or Emeralda Beach Resort located in barangay Pagahan.
There is also horseback riding in Initao.
PLDT Landlines and "cell sites" for all major "telecom" providers like Globe, Smart and Sun are serviceable in this region. Internet access is also available. Internet cafes can be found in various places in town. Broadband service is also available.
With regards to financial matters. Rural Bank, Valley Bank, Oro Savings Bank, and lending institutions such as FECCO and others are accessible at office hours in this locality.
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Philippines
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. Initao is seated about 39 km west of province capital Cagayan De Oro City, 29.5 km east of Iligan City and about 767 km south-south-east of Philippine main capital Manila. The geographic coordinates of Initao are 8° 30' 0 N, 124° 17' 59 E.
According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 35,000 people in 10,702 households. It was once declared the poorest town in the Philippines.
The bustling town thrives mostly on fishing and agricultural farming; however, different small business establishments have flourished, making the town self-sustained in ways.
Skirted by Macajalar Bay, snorkeling
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn...
and beach bumming is one of the pastimes. Meanwhile storms and other natural phenomena rarely bother this small, bustling town.
All government offices are found in the "poblacion": that is the center of the town.
In 1957, the barrio of Naawan, then part of Initao, was constituted into the town of Naawan
Naawan, Misamis Oriental
Naawan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,173 people in 3,376 households....
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Highlights
- Initao National Park is a 57-hectare natural forest with diverse flora and fauna. The National Highway (Cagayan de Oro to Iligan) snakes through the forest. Check out also the various caves here. Go spelunking. (note: please have an experienced tour guide to be with... for the said activity.) Visitors and locals can also try fishing atop one of the boulders overlooking the deep blue sea. Just bring your own hooks and baits. Swimming, snorkelling, scuva diving and diving from the high steep rock surface down to the sea water are one of the most exciting activities that can be go through in this place. As a great alternative Visitors and Locals can also stay overnight. Just inform the park authorities. Don't fail to see also the split-nose bats nesting in one of the caves here.
A different variety of corals dominate the underwater and a wide variety of fish can be found making home amidst it. Tourists interested in a snorkelling safari may set up a tent or rent cottages located near the park.
Currently the park is under extensive development. A "skywalk" is being built near the old hospital site. It was designed with the aid of the Cagayan Mountaineers Group.
- Midway White Beach Resort is a known white sand beach located in Baranggay Tubigan a few minutes away from Initao National Park by jeepney. National conventions, other official and government functions as well as private weddings, family gatherings and celebrations are held here. Fruit stands with variety of fruits are located just outside the gates.
Resort amenities include a pool, well-tended cottages, convention hall and a man-made island. There are sleeping quarters and private cottages for those who plan to stay overnight.
There are three other known beaches in the town aside from Midway White Beach; there is the adjacent Hapitanan (means "Drop-in" in local dialect) Beach; this beach is frequented by locals because of its cheap rates; residents and tourists can even stay there without paying if they don't use any cottages as there is no entrance fee, and Don Arc Poblete Beach Resort (named after the owner Arc Poblete), or Emeralda Beach Resort located in barangay Pagahan.
There is also horseback riding in Initao.
Banking, transportation and communication
The urbanization status of the municipality is classified as partly urban.Initao can be reached in an hour via plane from Manila to Cagayan de Oro, then about 45 minutes bus ride west. Like any other towns the national highway snakes through it. Visitors and Locals can go around the town by just hailing a "sikad-sikad" or motorboat, "jeepneys" or motorcycles to the far-flung barangay.PLDT Landlines and "cell sites" for all major "telecom" providers like Globe, Smart and Sun are serviceable in this region. Internet access is also available. Internet cafes can be found in various places in town. Broadband service is also available.
With regards to financial matters. Rural Bank, Valley Bank, Oro Savings Bank, and lending institutions such as FECCO and others are accessible at office hours in this locality.
Schools
- Initao Central School is a government elementary school. There are elementary schools in almost every barangay in this town.
- Initao National Comprehensive High School is a public secondary school. The school has a playing field where soccer matches are held occasionally and soccer practice by local enthusiasts is held almost every afternoon.
- Xavier High School is a Catholic school. It is very strict on disciplinary and religious activities. The school is known for its formality and extracurricular activities like the Xavier on the Runway and Pinoy Big Teacher with its champion III-St.Ignatius '09-'10. Its teacher to student ratio is an ideal alternative to the sometimes overcrowded public high school.
- Initao College is seven years old. This school was recently revived and it is guaranteed to be a CHED recognized school. A night college, it shares its facilities with the INCHS. The courses offered are Bachelor in Secondary and Elementary Education, B.A. Public Administration, B.A. English, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and other two-year courses.
Barangays
Initao is politically subdivided into 16 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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