Camiguin

 Camiguin is a small volcanic island province located in Mindanao, Philippines. Its capital is the municipality of Mambajao. It is politically included to Northern Mindanao region (Region 10).

Camiguin has a total land area of 238 square kilometers, comprising only 2% of Region X. It lies 10 km off the coast of Misamis Oriental and 90 km north of Cagayan de Oro city. It is bounded on the north by Bohol Sea, on the west by Macajalar Bay, on the southeast by Gingoog Bay, and on the east by Butuan Bay.

Camiguin's topography is mostly shaped by its volcanic origin. Currently there are still active volcanoes, including Mount Hibok-Hibok (1250 m), which last erupted in 1953. Other volcanoes include Mount Timpoong (1,580 m), Mount Mambajao (1,420 m), and Mount Vulcan (671 m).

The island generally has good climate with seasonal rain showers. There is good weather from April to June while coolest season is from November to January.

Culture in the island is a mixture of Boholano and Cebuano culture. The Camiguinon's artistry comes from the Filipino's ability to adopt other cultures and incorporate them as their own.

Painting and sculpture were influenced by 19th century Roman Catholicism. Sculptures of saints and other artworks were what they usually did.

Th island is also famous for its crafts with the abundance of handicraft materials. Camiguinons make baskets, potteries, metalworks, and other products.

The annual Camiguin Lanzones Festival was started in 1980s, being famous for its sweet-tasting lanzones. Held every 3rd week of October, this festival showcases folk dances like the Spanish dance Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Tinikling which now have become tourist attraction.

The Panaad is an annual Holy Thursday and Good Friday activity. This is a gathering of people from Camiguin and nearby regions for a yearly devotion. Devout Catholics from all walks of life undergo penitence by walking the 64km circumferential road at Camiguin.

The San Juan Hibok-Hibokan is held every June 24 to honor St. John the Baptist. Boat races, fluvial processions, and an annual beauty pageant are conducted.

The May Festival held every May 15 is a month-long fiesta of the barangays and town in Camiguin. It also features the search for the Rose of May and Santacruzan.

Among the province's major products are coconut, cassava, banana, camote, palay, corn, fruits, coffee, vegetables, and of course the lanzones. It is also among the best producers of abaca fiber in the country.

The island is proud of its natural resources which includes sulfur deposits, geothermal energy, agricultural lands and fishing grounds.

Moreover, as one of the Philippine's major tourist spots, it contributes to the economic growth not only of the province but of the country as well.