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What is the main dialect spoken in Misamis Oriental?
What is the main dialect spoken in Misamis Oriental?
Which of the following is NOT a main agricultural product of Misamis Oriental?
Which of the following is NOT a main agricultural product of Misamis Oriental?
What is traditionally used to pack Cagayan de Oro ham?
What is traditionally used to pack Cagayan de Oro ham?
What unique qualities does the dish 'Remember Me' have that attract tourists?
What unique qualities does the dish 'Remember Me' have that attract tourists?
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Which industry is NOT mentioned as part of Misamis Oriental's strategic economic focus?
Which industry is NOT mentioned as part of Misamis Oriental's strategic economic focus?
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Study Notes
Misamis Oriental
- Shared history with Misamis Occidental, part of Cebu during Spanish colonial era
- Majority of coastal lowland population are Visayan descent; Cebuano dialect is primary
- Other dialects include Hiligaynon, Waray, and Maranao
- Strategically located for trade, commerce, and industry
- Key industries are agriculture, forestry, steel, metal, chemical, mineral, rubber, and food processing
- Main agricultural products are coconut, banana, corn, rice, papaya, and cassava
Signature Dish: Jamon Cagayan de Oro
- Cagayan de Oro is famous for its locally produced ham called Jamon de Cagayan
- Leg ham cured and smoked
- Traditionally packed in "katcha" cloth symbolizing warmth and comfort for Southern people
- Popular local ham makers include SLERS Ham, Pines Ham, and ORO Ham
Remember Me Soup
- Also known as Soup No. 5 or RM
- Made from bovine innards, tendons, and horse's parts
- Found in the streets
- Tourists find it an exciting exotic treat and aphrodisiac
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Description
Explore the rich heritage and diverse industries of Misamis Oriental, from its Visayan roots to its strategic commercial significance. Discover the region's signature dish, Jamon de Cagayan de Oro, and the unique street food known as 'Remember Me Soup'.
