Mindanao

Mindanao is an island in the Southern Philippines. Regions Zamboanga Peninsula — consists of Zamboanga City , Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay Northern Mindanao — consists of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Lanao Del Norte Davao Region — consists of Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur, Davao Oriental and Compostella Valley Soccsksargen — consists of North Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato Caraga Region — consists of Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Surigao Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao — consists of Basilan, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi and Sulu Cities Cagayan de Oro Davao General Santos Gingoog Pagadian Zamboanga Other destinations Understand Talk Get in Get around See Do Eat Drink Stay safe WARNING A heavy conflict is going on in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Basilan, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi) between Muslim militias and the Philippine government. In 2009 this region was declared the world's most hazardous area for journalists by the Committee to Protect Journalists, a massacre occurred twice in this area; once in 2009 and again in 2010. Travelling to this region is dangerous and strongly discouraged. If it is necessary to visit, inform your embassy, remain cautious at all times and avoid public gatherings. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!